JANUARY 2016 | INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Bruins in the NFL. With the football playoffs just around the corner, here's a visual run down of former UCLA players who currently play in the NFL. See which team your favorite Bruin ended up on and at what position.

Global Forums in Asia Strengthen Alumni Support
The UCLA Global Forum initiative is part of an ongoing effort to deepen ties with alumni, institutional partners and supporters living and working abroad. Chancellor Gene Block and Vice Provost Cindy Fan led a campus delegation to Asia in December for three forums that brought together alumni and supporters with local leaders.

Launch of the Vancouver Alumni Network
We invite you to the first UCLA alumni get-together in Vancouver on Jan. 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Steamworks Brew Pub! Join fellow Bruins as we kickoff the new year with networking and socializing in what we hope will be the first of many events for alumni in the area. Bring your ideas - we welcome your involvement.

Nominate an Exceptional Bruin
From larger-than-life legends like Jackie Robinson and John Wooden to community heroes like Captain Anita Ortega '82 and Nancy Halpern Ibrahim '80, M.P.H. '93, UCLA Awards are bestowed upon Bruins who have brought pride and honor to the university because of their work. Nominate someone who makes you proud to be a Bruin.

Survey: Creating Meaningful Career Programs
UCLA Alumni Career Programs is deeply committed to developing a robust career resource hub and offering the services, events and programs most important to you. Please take a few minutes to provide your feedback and help us identify the career services and professional development programs that can contribute to lifelong alumni career success.

National Parks and Lodges of the Old West
From July 27-Aug. 5. Inspiration, a connection to the past and nature’s beauty are the gifts of this 10-day American expedition. From Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota to Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, you'll travel back in time through buffalo country, and experience the best of the West.

Help Make UCLA the Global Startup Capital by 2020
"My 60-year relationship with UCLA has been a continuing love affair, as I’m sure is the case for most of you. It is that love that has caused me to join the movement to transform UCLA into the global startup leader. Join the UCLA startup movement now." - Chancellor Young

Kiplinger Ranks UCLA at No. 6 for ‘Best Value’ Public College in 2016

UCLA Men's Water Polo Team Defeats USC to Earn UCLA's 113th NCAA Title

UCLA Faculty and Students Attended Historic U.N. Climate Talks in Paris

Check Out the December Issue of the UCLA Campaign Newsletter

Chancellor Block and Vice Chancellor Kang Discuss Campus Climate, Issues Facing UC

Art Historian Takes Reins of African Studies Center at UCLA

Class Notes: Former Detroit Lions Running Back and UCLA Alumnus, Mel Farr, Died at Age 70

Alumni Share Their Traditions, Families and Thanksgiving Dinners with International Students

Lambda (LGBTQ) Alumni Association Celebrates New Student Scholars

Alumnus Donates 100% of Book Proceeds to Victims of Paris Attacks

Derek Herrera, M.B.A. '15 Wins Top Prize at First primeUC Competition

Formerly Conjoined Twins Reunite with Their Hospital Team and Visit Pediatric Patients

Russell Westbrook Gives the Single Largest Donation to UCLA by a Former Basketball Player

Hosting or Attending a Dinner for 12 Strangers Will Bring You Back to the Good Old UCLA Days

At UCLA, It's Medicine 2.0

Bruin Woods: Apply by Jan. 31 for the Lottery to Spend a Week in Paradise

Access Thousands of Titles in the ProQuest Online Research Library with Blue Level or Higher Alumni Association Membership

UCLA PARENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS

Jan. 30, Various Locations | Coffee Social Day

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