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A world-class university like UCLA offers many services and opportunities to diverse audiences. The UCLA Alumni Association exists as a conduit, a resource and an advocate to advance the interests of UCLA and its nearly half-a-million living alumni. Here’s a snapshot of your Alumni Association at work.
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UCLA alumni first assembled and organized activities in 1925 as part of the Southern branch of the Berkeley Alumni Association. It declared its independence in 1934 to become the UCLA Alumni Association. Today it is under the umbrella of UCLA External Affairs and led by the associate vice chancellor, Julie Sina. |
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To enrich the lives of alumni and involve them in UCLA’s future.
As a 501(c)3, the governing board oversees the Association’s activities and strategically plans the direction of the organization. |
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As a member-driven organization, all alumni are considered members of the Alumni Association with access to benefits. You can gain access to additional benefits by purchasing an elevated Blue or Gold membership, which supports vital Association programs. |
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Financial partnerships with businesses who offer additional services, discounts or benefits to alumni or students. |
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Alumni Networks
Alumni groups, clubs or chapters formed out of a common interest. Each holds a variety of activities that engage alumni. There are four types.
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Regional Networks
Location-based alumni groups, ranging from local, state, national and international.
Diversity Networks
Identity-based alumni groups, focused on common ethnicities, religions, gender and lifestyle. Participation is open to all. Works closely with identity-based student groups.
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Affinity Networks
Alumni who share a common UCLA student experience, such as the Alumni Band. Also includes legacy groups, such as Gold Shield Alumnae.
Academic and Professional School Networks
Alumni who share a common educational background at UCLA.
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Brings alumni together for both social or professional gatherings, such as Nachos and Networking. |
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Online platform for Bruins to network professionally, post jobs and solicit advice by industry. |
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Alumni and friends honored for their professional achievements and service to their communities. |
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Bruin Bash pregame tailgates or game watch parties during football and basketball season.
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Held at UCLA or streamed online, these industry-specific topics draw from alumni experts.
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Many are in partnership with the UCLA Career Center or can be found within UCLA ONE. |
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Educational tours, often accompanied by expert faculty, diving in to the culture, history and ecology of specific regions. |
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Invitations to art shows and lectures, discounts to UCLA Extension courses and access to UCLA Recreation activities.
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UCLA’s premier family resort in Lake Arrowhead that parents and children love to come back to year after year.
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From leadership roles on a network board to providing interview tips to students, there’s a wide range of opportunities.
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Campus Partners
Various departments on campus work with the Association to communicate specific needs to alumni.
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Students reach out to alumni in their field of interest and engage with them as mentors.
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Alumni share their work experiences with students in industry-based networking nights, offer advice after mock interviews, share info about UCLA at college fairs and New Bruin Send-offs and much more.
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Builds connections with UCLA alumni, community members and employers to help students develop academic and professional skills in preparation for life after university.
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Alumni donors and volunteers award merit-based scholarships to nearly 200 incoming students annually, incentivizing the best and the brightest students to come to UCLA.
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Student groups under the Alumni Association whose goal is to enhance the UCLA student experience.
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Student leaders who put on campus-wide Bruin traditions, such as the Beat ’SC Bonfire and Rally and Spring Sing, as well as professional development events.
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Students who received an Alumni Scholarship, participate in interclub activities and two campus-wide events: Locks of Love and My Last Lecture Award, and required to complete 40 service hours.
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Cheer Squad, Dance Team and Yell Crew perform at UCLA games, pep rallies, campus events and anything that requires the services of Joe or Josie Bruin.
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Students who put on the weeklong festivities leading up to the Homecoming football game in the fall.
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One-stop-shop for parents and family members who need help understanding and navigating the university.
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Events
Coffee Socials, Bruin Family Weekend, webinars and more, offering parents and families opportunities for involvement.
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