JUNE 2015 | LOS ANGELES EDITION

UCLA Alumni Day 2015 Highlights. On May 16, alumni across generations came together with a resounding 8-clap. See photos of the day that reconnected old friends, paid tribute to alumni with outstanding achievements, and highlighted the strength and endurance of Bruin pride. See the video of India Carney's (The Voice) surprise performance.

Video: UCLA Award Recipients Share Their Stories
Seven alumni were honored at UCLA Alumni Day for their contributions to their profession, communities and the university. This video provides a glimpse of each person's personal and professional narrative, illuminating the passions that drive them and the courage that serves as an inspiration for us all.

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Bruin Networks Expanding
The UCLA Alumni family is proud to introduce 11 new regional networks in California and across the country: Los Angeles Southeast, Channel Islands, Conejo Valley, Bakersfield, Central Valley, Monterey, Spokane, Reno/Tahoe, Kansas City, Nashville and Baltimore. These groups have grown out of a desire to create a UCLA Alumni presence that would connect Bruins with each other and UCLA.

Incoming Freshman Wins $25,000 Alumni Scholarship
New Alumni Scholar, Nolan Gunsolley, was the big winner at the Alumni Scholarships National Finals Competition. He impressed judges at this annual event held on April 26 at UCLA, which drew more than 100 alumni volunteers and the top-ranking UCLA freshmen scholarship recipients to compete for a $10,000-$25,000 award. See photos from this amazing day.

Amalfi Coast, Sept. 1-9
The Amalfi Coast is an idyllic paradise of stately mountains adorned with pastel-painted buildings rising majestically over the Mediterranean Sea. Along with UCLA Classics professor Kathryn McDonnell, discover why the Divine Coast has drawn royalty and celebrities for decades.

Marion Anderson Donates $100 Million to UCLA Anderson School, Its Largest Gift Ever

UC and Governor Reach Historic Agreement for More Funding, Tuition Freeze for Two Years

David Ryu '99 Becomes the First Korean American to Be Elected to L.A. City Council

Notable Speakers at Upcoming UCLA Commencement Ceremonies

UCLA Receives 2015 Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards

Luis Martinez '90 Recounts Evolution of Dining Halls to Better Suit Student Needs

Read Life Updates of Fellow Bruins and Submit Your Own Class Note

Google Hangout On Air: Utilizing Your UCLA Network - June 10

Alumni Prove Career Potential of Humanities Education

Kerry Edelstein, M.B.A. '02 Combines Market Research Expertise with Media, Entertainment Business

Photos: UCLA Spirit Squad and Coach Mora Join Forces with USC Marching Band and Athletics to Fight Cancer

Q&A: UCLA Search and Rescue Team Doctor Back from Nepal Quake Disaster

UCLA Football Star and Black Pioneer Woody Strode to Be Inducted in American Football Association Hall of Fame

UCLA Softball Legend Janice Parks '90 is Honored by Her Alma Mater

Alumna Lindsay Vose's '08 Nonprofit Law Firm Seeks to Make Legal Services Affordable

Barbara Sahagun '13 Finds Support in Alumni Network and UCLA Community in Advocating for Mother's Return

Michael Gaulden '14 Uses Personal Experience, Poetry to Help Combat Homelessness

Join the Angel City Games, the Only Multi-Sport Competition for Children and Adults with Physical Disabilities in L.A. - June 19-20, UCLA

Volunteer Spotlight: Ty Hopp, Recipient of the 2015 Alumni Scholars Club Service Award

Recap Video: 2015 UCLA Alumni Affairs Leadership Conference

Video: Love Wise - The Science Behind Thriving Relationships

Randall Rojas ’97, M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’10 Receives and Inspires at ASC's My Last Lecture Award Ceremony

Video: UCLA Dermatologist Jenny Hu, M.P.H. '07, M.D. '07 Discusses Healthy Living, Healthy Skin

UCLA and XPRIZE Present 'Child-Driven Learning: Tackling the Global Literacy Crisis' - June 2, UCLA

Former UCLA Men's Basketball Players Inspire New Comedy Central Show

Director Valerie Brandy's '11 First Feature Film 'Lola's Last Letter' Premiering at TCL Chinese Theatre - June 5

TFT Alumna Madeleine Holly-Rosing Embraces Steampunk and Crowdfunding for Her Award-Winning Web Comic Series

Go Solar with SunEdison and Enjoy Immediate Savings on Your Energy Bill, Plus Get an Exclusive $500 Incentive

Video: All Alumni Can Enjoy the Benefits of Membership

Alumni Discount at TDance at The Edison, Featuring Two DJs, Proceeds Go to Transgender Research - June 7

BRUIN PROFESSIONALS

June, All Chapters | Network Meeting

June 11, Glendale Chapters | Reception with Jamaal Wilkes

CHANNEL ISLANDS NETWORK

June 2, Oxnard | Summer Celebration

June 4, Thousand Oaks | Cup of Java

June 8, Thousand Oaks| General Meeting

June 18, Ventura | Bruins Night Out at the Rubicon Theatre

CONEJO VALLEY NETWORK

June 9, Westlake Village | General Meeting

LOS ANGELES SOUTH BAY NETWORK

June 1 RSVP, Hollywood | Summer Sounds at the Hollywood Bowl: Multiple Events

June 19, Palos Verdes | South Bay Book Club

PILIPINO ALUMNI NETWORK

June 27, Los Angeles | Pilipino Alumni Banquet

WOMEN AND PHILANTHROPY

June 2, UCLA | Female Entrepreneurs Flourish in L.A. Stories of Success in E-Commerce

    

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