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APRIL 2016 | LOS ANGELES EDITION |
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Spark Campaign Exceeds Its Goal. March was a banner month for alumni giving. With the goal of raising a quarter million dollars for Alumni Scholarships, the UCLA crowdfunder, known as Spark, powered by 17 UCLA Alumni groups, brought in more than $447,700. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers and the 838 generous donors, of gifts both large and small, who rallied to make education at UCLA a priority. Congratulations!
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Bruins in Music Video
Jim Morrison' 65, John Williams '53, Sara Bareilles '03, the list goes on and on. They're Bruins whose music has captivated the hearts and ears of many. Watch this compilation of musical Bruins, spanning generations and genres, selected for their variety and contemporary relevance.
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Spring Sing Returns to Rock Pauley May 21
This will be an unforgettable night of amazing student performances in song, dance and comedy. A tradition dating back to 1945, Spring Sing packs in Pauley with a parade of celebrity judges, a musical legend honored and UCLA's most talented on full display. Get your alumni presale tickets April 19-20 using this password: 19LAUC19.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Lynn Dines '78 - A Journey of Giving Back
Lynn Dines lives life with no regrets. Well traveled and adventurous, she's a believer in giving back and helping others at every turn. Why else would she join the Peace Corps at the age of 51? She's also served UCLA in many capacities: Alumni Association board, Gold Shield Alumnae president and one of the creators of Interview With a Bruin.
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There's No Business Like the Family Business
Porto's Bakery in Los Angeles and Netsol Technologies in Pakistan - two family businesses on opposite ends of the world - both thriving in their own markets, and both finding a common destination at UCLA Anderson's Steinbeck Family Business Seminar. Read about the impact these businesses are having in their communities and the influence this seminar has had on their leadership.
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Celebrating 75 Years of Alumni Travel
Founded in 1941, UCLA Alumni Travel is the second oldest program in the Alumni Association and one of the largest travel programs in the country. From solar eclipse viewings and expeditions to Antarctica, to offering one of the earliest educational trips to Cuba, UCLA Alumni Travel is a pioneer leading the industry and will continue to fill bucket lists for generations to come.
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Take Your Bruin Pride On A Ride
Great news! We have added even more benefits for UCLA alumni. You can now get low rate auto financing, thanks to University Credit Union, our new preferred auto lender. For each auto financed, University Credit Union will make a donation back to the UCLA Alumni Association.
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UCLA Graduate Schools, Programs Score Highly in U.S. News and World Report Rankings
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BlackRock Chairman Laurence Fink '74, M.B.A. '76 Receives UCLA's Highest Honor
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Law Alumna Blye Faust, J.D. '01 Wins Oscar for Best Picture
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UCLA to Honor Alumni Whose Achievements and Contributions Have Impacted Society or the University - May 7
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Estate of Irmgard and David '49 Dobrow Leaves $11.7 Million to Music School
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March Centennial Campaign Newsletter: Stories of Alumni Giving from Law to Marketing to Music
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Stephanie Wong ’14 Won the Miss Chinatown USA 2016 Pageant. Read More Alumni News in Class Notes
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YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, M.B.A. '98 Talks About Being a Visionary, Entrepreneur and a Woman in Tech
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Alumni Use Creativity to Reel in Opportunities in Film Industry
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T.K. Pillan, M.B.A. '96, Co-Founder of Veggie Grill, Shares Some Lessons About Starting a Business
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Got a Question for Alumni in Your Industry? Ask Away in UCLA ONE
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Former Daily Bruin Beat Writer Reflects Back to 10 Years Ago on Our Road to the National Championship Game
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As UCLA Prepares to Award Scholarships to New Students, Meet Our 2016 Alumni Scholars
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UCLA's All-Time Steal Leader and the Dodger's First Minority Manager, Dave Roberts '95, is Coming Home
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Exuberant Students Newly Admitted to UCLA Light Up Social Media
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I'm from USC. He's from UCLA. Could Trash Talk Lead to Love?
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Share Your Expertise and See Students in Action During Undergraduate Research Week - May 23-27, UCLA
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UCLA Health Volunteers Needed for Various Positions at the Medical Centers in Westwood and Santa Monica
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Support Veterans by Participating for Free in the 5th Annual Run as One 5K - April 16, West L.A.
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Improve Your Quality of Life and Health. Join Arianna Huffington and the UCLA Healthy Campus Initiative to Get a Better Night's Sleep
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Video: Take a Walking Tour of the Plants on Campus
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Check Out Upcoming Events at the Ralph J. Bunche Center
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See What's Happening at UCLA Arts this Spring
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Bruin Woods Week 10: Aug. 27-Sept. 23 End of Summer Exclusive. No Lottery to Win, No Waiting List to Climb.
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BRUIN PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
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April , All Chapters | Network Meetings
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CHANNEL ISLANDS NETWORK
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April 23, Ventura | General Meeting
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CONEJO VALLEY NETWORK
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April 20, Westlake Village | Spring Mixer
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LAKE ARROWHEAD AREA NETWORK
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April 3, Lake Arrowhead | UCLA Alumni Mountain Bruins Gala
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LOS ANGELES SOUTHEAST NETWORK
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April 23, La Habra Heights | Hike Powder Canyon
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April 24, Cerritos | Book Club: Managing Oneself
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LOS ANGELES WESTSIDE NETWORK
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April 16, Santa Monica | Nothin’ But Sand Beach Clean-up
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ROSE BOWL BRUINS
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April 16, Pasadena | Metro Art Tour
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May 7, Arcadia | Annual Day at the Races
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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY NETWORK
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May 12, Woodland Hills | General Meeting with CA State Assembly Member Matt Dababneh ’04
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THE AFFILIATES OF UCLA
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May 12, Los Angeles | Affiliates of UCLA Luncheon - Sandy Banks, L.A. Times Columnist
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UCLA ALUMNI AFFAIRS
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April 2, Los Angeles | Dance Marathon Alumni Reception
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UCLA MIXED ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
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April 30, Los Angeles | 4th Annual Mixed Heritage Conference
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