NOVEMBER 2014 | YOUNG ALUMNI EDITION

Beat 'SC Bonfire and Rally Livestream - Nov. 20, UCLA
A time honored tradition, the Bruin fire rages on as we rally our team to victory against our longtime rivals. Alumni are invited to enjoy exclusive VIP seating for the show featuring student performers, recent championship teams, and Coach Mora and the UCLA Football team. Or view the bonfire and rally online through the YouTube livestream and join the discussion at #beatsc.

Young Alumni Spotlight: Michael Espe '07
His journey of self-discovery and inspiration began at UCLA and continued through his post-college job at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, where he welcomed hundreds of volunteers from the UCLA community. With rivalry week coming up, he encourages all Bruins to Tackle Hunger and beat 'SC in donations and food drives for the benefit of L.A.'s less fortunate. 

Women Breaking Barriers: Bruin Entrepreneurs and Tech Leaders - Nov. 6, San Francisco
The Valley Girl Show host, Jesse Draper '06, will interview a panel of successful Bruins who have crossed the barrier of male-dominated fields as tech industry leaders and entrepreneurs. They'll discuss challenges they've had to overcome and inspire you with their perseverance and dexterity. Register early and save.

Homecoming Weekend - Oct. 31, Nov. 1
Friday and Saturday are jam packed with Bruin Spirit. On Halloween night, come to the James West Alumni Center for a Homecoming Pre-game Party at 5 p.m. before the first Men's Basketball game vs. Azusa Pacific. Friday also marks the start of Parents' Weekend. On Saturday, head over to the Rose Bowl for the Homecoming game against the Arizona Wildcats.

We Run the City Beat 'SC - Nov. 16, UCLA
Before we beat 'SC on the field, let's beat 'SC on the UCLA track and in donations towards Special Olympics. Come out to run, cheer or give, but represent your school for a good cause. Go Team UCLA!

Host a Dinner for 12 Strangers
Hosting or co-hosting a dinner introduces you to students and faculty who can offer insight on life at UCLA today. Or, if you live farther from campus, you can host a regional dinner and meet other alumni in your area. Either way, Dinners for 12 Strangers bring Bruins together for an evening of good food and great conversation.

Expert Insights in Sustainability and Fitness
Whether you are interested in improving the health of the planet or the people who live on it, learn from experts! Watch UCLA Extension Sustainability and Fitness Instruction webinars. Bonus: Drawing for one course up to $525. Don’t wait. Register now!

Subscribe to the Alumni YouTube Channel, Watch Livestreams, Lectures and Other Campus Happenings

Ann Wang '13 and Jessica Willison's '13 Startup, Enrou, Wins Forbes Pressure Cooker $400,000 Grand Prize

Alumni Association Board Vice Chair Christine Simmons ’98 Named President and Chief Operating Officer of L.A. Sparks

Dr. Roman Macaya, Ph.D. '93 Appointed Costa Rica's Ambassador to U.S.

Video: Dr. Anne Rimoin, M.P.H. '96 is the Virus Hunter: The Woman Who Chases Ebola

Judge Rules in Favor of Conference Center Project in Lawsuit

Gift from International Businessman will Propel Japanese Studies at UCLA

Parent and Family Programs Joins the Alumni Team

Discuss Your Career and Professional Development with Experienced Bruins - Nov. 6, Irvine

Submit Your Class Notes of Alumni Achievements, Life Changes, Announcements

Nominate an Exceptional Bruin for a UCLA Award

UCLA Pilipino Alumni Name Dedicated on New UCLA Scholarship Endowments Wall

Brandon Crawford is the First Bruin to Hit a Grand Slam in MLB Post Season History

UCLA Champs in Charity Too

Book Talk: Who We Be: The Colorization of America - Nov. 5, UCLA

Nine Alumni and Three Faculty Nominated for L.A. STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards

Did You Know that the Adviser for The Big Bang Theory is UCLA Professor David Saltzberg?

Shadi Amirieh '14 Starts a Kids' Dance, Music Company Backseat Beats

Member Benefit: Free Access to Proquest Research Library and More

BLACK ALUMNI NETWORK

Jan. 5-9, Bahamas | UBAA Cruise to the Bahamas

LATINO ALUMNI NETWORK

Nov. 5, Montebello | "Book of Life" Movie Screening

ORANGE COUNTY NETWORK

Nov. 6, Irvine | Bruin+PLUS: Interview With a Bruin

Nov. 15, Irvine | Volunteer to Fight Hunger

Nov. 16, UCLA | We Run the City 5k Rivalry Run vs. USC

SAN DIEGO NETWORK

Nov. 8, San Diego | UCLA Football at Washington Watch Parties

Nov. 13, San Diego | Alumni Dinner at Monello

Nov. 15, San Diego | Hike at Cowles Mountain

Nov. 20, San Diego | UCLA and Cornell Happy Hour

Nov. 22, San Diego | UCLA Football vs. USC Watch Parties

Nov. 28, San Diego | UCLA Football vs. Stanford Watch Parties

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY NETWORK

Nov. 8, Van Nuys | Volunteer at Operation Gratitude

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA NETWORK

Nov. 6, San Francisco | Women Breaking Barriers: Bruin Entrepreneurs and Tech Leaders

Nov. 13, Palo Alto | 6th Annual UCLA-Cornell Mixer

UCLA ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Nov. 22, Pasadena | Bruin Bash: UCLA vs. USC

Nov. 28, Pasadena | Bruin Bash: UCLA vs. Stanford

Jan. 31, UCLA | Save the Date: UCLA Alumni Leaders Conference

May 16, UCLA | Save the Date: UCLA Alumni Day

    

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