Commencement 2014 had it all: joy, inspiration and one big surprise. That surprise came in the form of 7’2” legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar ’69, who took to the podium alongside Nobel Laureate Randy Schekman ’71 and Chancellor Gene Block at the College of Letters and Science ceremony. New graduates and their families were also greeted at Grad Central with Diddy Riese cookies and a photo op with Joe and Josie Bruin as they were welcomed to the alumni family. Watch the full Commencement video.

New Bruin Send-offs
Join us in welcoming new students to the Bruin family. All alumni and friends are welcome to help send off incoming freshmen at a BBQ, picnic or game day near you.

Bridging Alumni and Athletics
UCLA alumni love their Bruins. So when Karen McClain ’85 was given the responsibility to be the UCLA Alumni liaison to Athletics, she jumped at the chance to enhance the alumni experience at sporting events through Bruin Bash, the Alumni Tent and basketball tournament pre-game parties.

Unveil the Mysteries of Myanmar, Oct. 28 - Nov. 10
With timeless traditions, join popular UCLA travel lecturer Peter Narins for a journey of deep discovery and reward. Begin in Yangon, touring the downtown area including revered Shwedagon Pagoda, a wonder of the religious world and Kipling’s 2,500-year-old golden mystery.

Insurance Plans for Bruins
Enjoy exclusive discounts on auto, home, life and health insurance products, including term life and long-term care insurance.

Entertainment Industry Icon and Philanthropist Receives UCLA’s Highest Honor

UCLA Ranks #19 Among U.S. Computer Science Graduate Programs

Robert Freedman ’79 Musical Wins Four Tonys Including Best Musical

After Two Decades Westwood’s Last Newsstand Closed for Business

School of Dentistry’s Gary Parker, D.D.S. ’77 Receives UCLA Medal for His Humanitarianism

Archbishop Gintaras Grusas ’83 Newly Confirmed by Pope into Congregation of Clergy

A Special Thank You to the Outgoing UCLA Alumni Association Board of Directors

Co-Founded by Alumnus Dr. Bill Dorfman, the LEAP Foundation Teaches Youth Valuable Life Skills

Author, Entrepreneur and Model Alicia Dunams ’98 Shares Stories for Millennial Women in Shero

Graduating Mother of Three from Compton Sets a Valiant Example

Super Bowl Champ Derrick Coleman ’12 Gives His First Class Seat to Marine

Video: George Takei ’60, M.A. ’64 Narrates His Personal Journey from the Internment Camp to Star Trek to Gay Rights Activist

George Hewett ’14 Skips Commencement to Bike Ride Cross-Country for Charity

UCLA Men’s Basketball Guard Bryce Alford Performs Soccer Trick Shot

Support Bruin Veterans, Get Involved with the UCLA Veteran’s Network

Were You a Part of the UCLA Radio Family as a Student? Join the UCLA Radio Alumni Network

Share in the New Student Experience By Reading This Year’s Common Book “I Never Had It Made” by Jackie Robinson

Has Organic Chemistry Become UCLA’s Most Beloved Class?

UCLA Film Students Create Stories Using Google Glass

BOSTON NETWORK

July 26, Boston | New Bruin Send-off and Alumni BBQ

BRUIN PROFESSIONALS

July, All Chapters | Networking Meetings

NEW YORK TRI–STATE NETWORK

July 15, New York | New York Book Club Meeting

OREGON NETWORK

July 26, Tualatin | New Bruin Send-off

SEATTLE NETWORK

July 19, Seattle | 5th Annual Gasworks Park Picnic and New Bruin Send-off

UCLA ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Aug. 30, Charlottesville, VA | Bruin Bash: Football at Virginia

Sept. 13, Arlington, TX | Bruin Bash: Football vs. Texas

Oct. 18, Berkeley | Bruin Bash: Football at Cal

Oct. 25, Boulder, CO | Bruin Bash: Football at Colorado

Nov. 1, Pasadena | Save the Date: UCLA Homecoming, Football vs. Arizona

Nov. 8, Seattle, WA | Bruin Bash: Football at Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA NETWORK

July 19, Washington, D.C. | 6th Annual Picnic and New Bruin Send-off