SEPTEMBER 2015 | NATIONAL EDITION

Tour de UCLA Campus. From north to south, take a cruise down memory lane weaving through the beautiful UCLA campus in 5 minutes. See your favorite landmarks, pass through old hangouts and catch a glimpse of Bruin traditions being re-enacted.

Bruin Bash: A Pre-Game Ritual
Before UCLA Football takes the field, get revved up with fellow Bruins at the best pre-game party in town, hosted by UCLA Alumni. Enjoy unlimited food, drink and spirit, along with visits from Joe and Josie, the Spirit Squad and special guests. Make your reservations for upcoming home and road games.

Councilmember Reflects on His Roots
Last May, David Ryu '99 became the first Korean American to be elected to the Los Angeles City Council. He discusses the influences that turned this once pre-med bio major into a political newcomer and public servant. And to no one's surprise, it all leads back to UCLA.

Countdown to Game Time
Can't make it to the Rose Bowl or any of the road games? Do the next best thing and head over to a UCLA Football game-watching party near you. Participating cities for Sept. 5 game: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Bakersfield (CA), Boston, Camarillo (CA), Chicago, Corona (CA), Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Lake Oswego (OR), Las Vegas, Los Altos (CA), Monterey (CA), Philadelphia, Pismo Beach (CA), Reno, Sacramento, Spokane, St. Louis Park (MN), Tempe, Washington D.C., West University Place (TX).

Welcome to the City
After numerous successful tours, hikes and dining adventures in 2014, Welcome to the City is back for another round of local fun. Experience the community and good company of folks who share your UCLA pride. Participating networks so far: Boston, Dallas Fort-Worth, Houston, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Oregon, Sacramento, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

Unleash Your Most Powerful Community of Supporters
There’s good news for Bruin startups working to create a fantastic future: You have the support of a highly talented and accomplished Bruin community. Resources like UCLA’s Startup In a Box and CrowdSmart help Bruin startups connect to our community’s talent and resources.

Academic World Ranking Puts UCLA Second Among U.S. Publics, 12th Overall Globally

Group of Scientists Including UCLA Alumni, Graduate Students and Faculty Discover Jupiter-Like Planet

UCLA to Formally Establish Independent Herb Alpert School of Music

UCLA Department of Neurosurgery Ranked No. 2 in Research Productivity

Louise Richardson, M.A. '81 Becomes First Woman to Lead Oxford

UCLA Breaks Ground on New Football, Basketball Training Centers

Pet Leads Michael Landa, M.B.A. '95 to Multimillion-Dollar Nutritional Pet Food Business

Romance Novelist, Jane Porter '86, Discusses Inspiration for Writing

Have You Gotten Promoted, Changed Jobs, Won an Award? Tell Us About It in Class Notes

Full-time Flight Attendant and Student Jennifer Colegrove Travels the World and Never Misses a Class

Movie: 'I Am...Full Out' Aired Aug. 9 About the Inspiring Comeback Story of UCLA Gymnast Ariana Berlin '09

Linda Rose, Ed.D. '07, President of L.A. Southwest College, Knows Struggles of Older, Returning Students

Meet James Murakami '82, Our Bruin Weatherman for 33 Years

Kellen Hertz, M.A. '02 Chosen from 3,500 Writers Over 40 for Screenwriting Program The Writers Lab

Anderson Assistant Professor Elisa Long: How Statistics Guided Me Through Life, Death and ‘The Price is Right’

Video: Bartender, Sommelier and Entrepreneur Josh Goldman '05 Discusses His Non-Traditional Journey in 'The Spirit of Cocktails'

Patrisse Cullors '12, Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter, Attends Movement Conference with Fellow Bruins

Alumni Donate Century-Old Letters Capturing Indian Immigrant’s Experiences

Would You Like a Doctor Visit? Alumna Develops an App for That

Free or Discounted Entry to UCLA Day at the L.A. County Fair - Sept. 12, Pomona

ARIZONA NETWORK

Sept. 26, Tuscon | Bruin Bash: UCLA at Arizona

CHANNEL ISLANDS (CA) NETWORK

Sept. 15, Ventura | Channel Islands General Meeting

CONEJO VALLEY (CA) NETWORK

Sept. 17, Agoura Hills | New Bruin Send-Off Celebration

FRESNO NETWORK

Sept. 3, Easton | New Bruin Send-Off Celebration

HAWAII NETWORK

Sept. 5, Honolulu | UCLA Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa

Sept. 6, Honolulu | UCLA Women's Volleyball vs. Hawaii

LAS VEGAS NETWORK

Sept. 11, Las Vegas | UCLA VS. UNLV Football Pre-Game Social

Sept. 12, Las Vegas | Bruin Bash: UCLA at UNLV

Sept. 19, Las Vegas | UCLA Football vs. BYU Game Watching Party

Sept. 26, Las Vegas | UCLA Football vs. Arizona Game Watching Party

NEW MEXICO NETWORK

Sept. 5, Albuquerque | New Mexico Alumni Network Kick-Off Party

NEW YORK TRI–STATE NETWORK

Sept. 16, New York City | Hamilton: An American Musical

OREGON NETWORK

Sept. 11, Portland | Oregon Young Alumni Happy Hour

Sept. 15, Beaverton | Oregon Bruins Happy Hour

Sept. 21, Portland | Board Meeting

SACRAMENTO COUNTY NETWORK

Sept. 19, Sacramento | Volunteer Day for the Great American River Cleanup

SEATTLE NETWORK

Sept. 26, Seattle | Red Hook Brewery and Pub Tour

UCLA ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Oct. 24, UCLA | Save the Date: Leaders Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA NETWORK

Sept. 4, College Park | UCLA Men's Soccer at Maryland

Sept. 12, Washington, D.C. | Planning Meeting

    

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