Orange County edition of monthly UCLA Alumni newsletter.
APRIL 2018 | ORANGE COUNTY EDITION
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2018 UCLA Awards. Two generous vintners, a homeless advocate and a marathon legend - these are among the recipients of this year's UCLA Awards. Established in 1946, this annual tribute celebrates several distinguished UCLA alumni, whose noteworthy achievements and service make us all proud to be Bruins. Topping the list are Garen ’66 and Sharalyn ’66 Staglin as the Edward A. Dickson Alumni of the Year. See the other honorees and their inspiring stories.

What Makes You Boundless?
The UCLA Alumnae Conference, held on March 11, was more than a series of interactive sessions facilitated by Bruin women. It was a space for honest and open dialogue, recognizing the challenges women faced personally and professionally. Inspired by the theme “Boundless,” alumnae were encouraged and uplifted by their sisterhood community.

Bruins in the Cannabis Business
Bruins are innovators, so it’s no surprise UCLA alumni are involved in developments in the burgeoning marijuana industry. Featured here are three Bruins who are making their impact in diverse ways and changing perceptions about the cannabis business.

It's Good to Be Gold
Gold Membership with the Alumni Association certainly has its perks. Not only is it an investment in UCLA's future while receiving premium benefits, but it's also like a VIP pass. Here are a few extras we added to the Gold Member experience.

Bruins Honor Legacy of Cesar Chavez
March 31 was Cesar Chavez Day, honoring the nation’s best-known Latino civil rights activist. Taking a page from his advocacy for farm workers' rights and nonviolent protest, UCLA students in the 90s rallied, marched and staged a hunger strike for the creation of the Cesar E. Chavez Department of Chicana/o Studies.

Sustainably Raised, All-Natural Foods Delivered
Shop online for nutrient-rich foods at USWellnessMeats.com and save time and money. 100 percent grass-fed beef, lamb, bison and dairy along with wild-caught seafood, heritage pork, free-range poultry and more! Use promo code BRUIN to save. US Wellness Meats is proud to sponsor Bruin Athletics.

Several UCLA Grad Programs in Top 5 in Graduate School Rankings

UCLA Wins 2018 Pac-12 Gymnastics Championship

Labor Activist Dolores Huerta Fires Up Crowd at UCLA

Former Military Analyst Who Was Jailed for Sharing Classified Documents Speaks at Royce Hall

UCLA Sees Drops in World University Rankings for Multiple Subjects

Westwood Congressman Ted Lieu Commencement Speaker for School of Law

Q&A: Jaime Nack ’98, M.P.P. ’02 Built a Thriving Business Creating Sustainability Plans for Corporate, Government and Nonprofit Clients

From Classroom to Career: Expanded Alumni Programs Help Grads Make the Leap

Learn How to Navigate a Job Fair with This Free 30-Minute Webinar by InsideTrack - April 10, Noon

Video - Bruin Career Insights: First Gen to Next Gen Leader

UCLA ONE News and Updates

Video: High School Students' Reactions After Finding Out They're #UCLAbound

Read How One UCLA Alumnus Overcame Obstacles and Now Helps Other Bruins Do the Same

Three Alumni DREAMers Tell Their Stories of What It's Like to Be Undocumented and Unafraid

UCLA Pediatrician Inspires Humanism in Young Doctors

UCLA Student Vikash Singh's App Brings the Power of AI to Doctors in the Developing World

Remembering UCLA Alumnae Who Died Serving in WWII

Virtual Alumni Gallery: Send Us a Photo of Your Favorite UCLA Moment with a Caption

Video Tour of the New State-of-the-Art UCLA Engineering VI Building

Gina Prince-Bythewood '91 and Felicia Henderson '84 Talk About Diversity Issues in Film and Television

Video - Bruin Family Insights: Understanding Your Student’s Summer Opportunities

Q&A: UCLA Dept. Chair Discusses Recent Appointment as CNN Commentator on European Affairs

Amy Adrion's, M.F.A. '09 Documentary “Half the Picture” Features High Profile Women Directors. More in Class Notes

Save with Solar! Plus, $500 Rebate with the Purchase or Lease of a SunPower Home Solar System

Wescom is a Proud UCLA Alumni Association Sponsor Offering Great Auto Loan Refinancing Rates

Network Events

BRUIN PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

April 18, Irvine | Bruin Professionals Irvine Chapter Meeting

ORANGE COUNTY NETWORK

April 28, Mission Viejo | Book Club: “White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America”

April 30, Irvine | Water Wise Gardening

UCLA ALUMNI AFFAIRS

April 16-17, Online | Spring Sing Pre-Sale Tickets for Alumni; Password: SS18UCLA; Free Ticket for Gold Members

May 18, UCLA | Spring Sing

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