SEPTEMBER 2014 | YOUNG ALUMNI EDITION

Bruin Foodies: Building Blockheads Shavery - Sept. 23, UCLA. Alex Yu '01 and Evan Lew’s dream of entrepreneurship became a reality in 2011 when they launched Blockheads Shavery Co., specializing in a blend of ice cream and shaved ice called Snow Cream. Learn as they discuss the ups and downs of starting a small business. Then enjoy by a networking session with a serving of freshly shaved Blockheads.

Inspire, Advise and Befriend a UCLA Student as an Alumni Mentor
Whether you live near campus or across the globe, take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to connect with a current student and offer insights into helping them succeed at UCLA and beyond. Sign up today!

Attend the Ultimate Football Pre-game Party
Both at home and away, UCLA Football is expected to have a fantastic season and Bruins are celebrating before each game at Bruin Bash, a tailgating experience like no other. Enjoy the pre-game revelry in Bruin style with friends, food and entertainment.

Video: Making an Impact: A Bruin's Guide to Nonprofit Culture
On Aug. 12, UCLA Alumni Affairs' Young Alumni Engagement team hosted a panel at the James West Alumni Center made up of diverse nonprofit professionals to discuss the culture within nonprofit organizations.

Meet Cia Ford ’08: Senior Director of Professional Schools and Affinity Programs
In 30 years of service to UCLA and the alumni community, you'd think Cia Ford would have much to say, but on the contrary, her secret to success and longevity is her willingness to listen and understand the needs of her alumni and campus clients so she can better serve them.

Liberty Mutual: Proud Partner of UCLA Alumni
Liberty Mutual has partnered with UCLA Alumni to offer you quality auto and home insurance with personalized coverage to meet your needs. Learn more.

UCLA Ranks No. 1 Among Affordable Elites and No. 12 for Best Bang for Your Buck

UCLA Football to Sport New "L.A. Steel" Alternative Uniforms This Season

Welcome to the UCLA Alumni Association's New Board of Directors

Napolitano Op-ed: Public Universities Need to Be Nurtured and Protected as an Investment for All

Campus Offers Loans and Emergency Assistance to Flood Victims

Former UCLA Basketball Star Ed O'Bannon Wins Lawsuit vs. NCAA Paving Way for Student-Athlete Compensation

UCLA Study Identifies L.A. as the Most Unaffordable Rental Market in the Country

Current and Former External Affairs Interns Impact the UCLA Community and Alumni

Cristin Dorgelo '98, Former Assistant Director for Grand Challenges in the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, Promoted to Chief of Staff

Target Taps Brian Cornell '81 to Lead Shake Up

Dolly Singh '03 is On Top of Her Game Recruiting for High-Tech Companies

Watch UCLA Football at the Rose Bowl While the Team Plays Away - Sept. 25 @ Arizona State

Bruin Swimmer Wins U.S. National Championship

Carissa Phelps, M.B.A. '07, J.D. '07: The Story of a Runaway Girl

Uber, Lyft and Now Buddytruk, a Moving & Delivery Service Co-created by Adam Jacobs '11

Share the New Student Experience by Reading the Common Book Featuring Jackie Robinson's "I Never Had it Made"

Task Captains Wanted for Volunteer Day to Lead New Students in a Community Improvement Project

Be Bold, Be Bald: Help Fight Cancer by Wearing a Bald Cap - Oct. 17

Alan Chen, M.P.H. '14 Receives the President’s Volunteer Service Award

Diversity Event Offers Opportunities to Learn from Each Other and Embrace Our Differences

Class for International Students and Visiting Faculty Teaches Idioms, Pop Culture and L.A. Life

ORANGE COUNTY NETWORK

Sept. 9, Costa Mesa | OC Bruins Running Club

Sept. 15, Costa Mesa | OC Young Alumni Happy Hour

Sept. 20, Irvine | Volunteer to Fight Hunger

Oct. 1, Newport Beach | OC Bruins Running Club

SAN DIEGO NETWORK

Sept. 20, La Jolla | Torrey Pines Hike and Picnic

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA NETWORK

Sept. 13, San Francisco | UCLA vs Texas Football Viewing Party

UCLA ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Sept. 3, West Hollywood | UC Alumni in Entertainment

Sept. 7, Corona | New Bruin Send-off

Sept. 7, Pasadena | New Bruin Send-off

Sept. 7, San Diego | New Bruin Send-off

Sept. 7, Calabasas | New Bruin Send-off

Sept. 7, Vernon | New Bruin Send-off

Sept. 7, Camarillo | New Bruin Send-off

Sept. 11 | Google Hangout with UC President Janet Napolitano

Sept. 13, Santa Barbara | New Bruin Send-off

Sept. 17, UCLA | UCLA Business Industry Sneak Peek

Sept. 21, San Mateo | New Bruin Send-off

Oct. 2, Los Angeles | Welcome to the City: Mixer

Oct. 5, Pasadena | Welcome to the City: Hike and Brunch

Oct. 5, San Francisco | Welcome to the City: Glammin' Sunday

Oct. 7, Los Angeles | Welcome to the City: Lambda Alumni Happy Hour

Oct. 11, San Francisco | Welcome to the City: Game Watching

Oct. 11, Central Coast | Welcome to the City: Game Watching

    

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