August 2019 | San Diego Edition
UCLA Alumni Connect

Send Them Off Right

From now through September, alumni networks worldwide are hosting New Bruin Send-offs to welcome incoming students and families to UCLA. Ranging from backyard gatherings to potluck picnics, these events showcase the reach and strength of the UCLA community, provide a space for students and parents to ask questions and give alumni a chance to share their UCLA experience. Attend a Send-off near you!
War Bonds for Sale

UCLA in the 1940s

This decade was a time of great tragedy on the world stage, which touched every aspect of life at UCLA. Yet many of our treasured traditions were born in this era, from Spring Sing to the battle for the Victory Bell, as well as the founding several world-renowned professional schools. It also introduced us to the greatest coach of all time. 
Janss Steps Then and Now

Then and Now

The scenic view atop Janss Steps tells the story of UCLA and the changing landscape. Since its construction in 1928, the westward expansion of the campus foreshadowed UCLA's successes in collegiate sports and the transformation of student life from commuter school to a vibrant residential community. 
Sarah Sponcil ’19 digs out a ball.

Bruins Bring Out the Best in Beach Volleyball

UCLA's recent NCAA championship should come as no surprise. From the owner and CEO of the AVP, Donald Sun '98, to legendary players and Olympians, UCLA athletes are making their mark in professional beach volleyball, a sport on the rise with Bruins leading the way.
New Wight Gallery

Musée d’UCLA

A hub of academic, athletic and cultural achievement, UCLA has no shortage of free galleries and exhibitions to showcase fascinating works of art, scientific discoveries and a sports memorabilia collection like no other. Take a visual tour of these campus museums and add them to your Westwood bucket list.
Volunteers Planting a Garden

A Day of Service

In UCLA's 100th year, you're invited to serve on one of the 100 projects for Volunteer Day on Sept. 28. Whether it's a beach clean-up or the beautification of a senior center, you can uplift the members of your community through your service and leadership. Let's show the world how #BruinsGiveBack.

UCLA 100

Centennial Celebrations Are Coming to Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei and Shanghai

Four Extraordinary Women Who Helped Shape UCLA

UCLA Dental Clinic Shines as Beacon of Health and Dignity

[Not] a Century of Women’s Sports at UCLA

NEWS

UC Berkeley Removed From U.S. News & World Report Rankings Due to Reporting Errors

UCLA Health Hospitals Rank No. 1 in L.A. and California, No. 6 in U.S.

UCLA Offers Admission to Nearly 19,000 Freshman and Transfer Applicants

Four Former UCLA Women's Soccer Players Helped U.S. Women's National Team Win Second Consecutive World Cup

UC Makes Changes to Admissions Process in Recent Audit as Response to Scandal

UCLA to Lead $10 Million California Conservation Project

Spirit Squad Director Dismissed After Vegas Incident With Donor

CAREER

Your Online Community UCLA ONE Has a New Look and New Features

Words of Wisdom From Rachel Sumekh '12, Founder and CEO of Swipe Out Hunger

Bruin Success Podcast Interview With Standout UCLA Running Back Johnathan Franklin '12

BRUIN SPIRIT

Video: Famed UCLA Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi '19 Wins a Pair of ESPYs

Chancellor Block: Everyone Who Attends UCLA Automatically Becomes a Lifelong Member of the UCLA Alumni Association

Music Video: Alumni Band Hello Noon Spotlights Special Olympics Athletes in "Run Free"

UCLA Scientists Honored With Presidential Early Career Awards

Remembering Jonathan Gold '82: One Year Later

VOLUNTEER

Leaders Wanted: Nominations Now Open for Alumni Representative for Undergraduate Students Association Council

ARTS, CULTURE & LEARNING

UCLA Engineers in the Field After Major California Earthquakes

Throwback Thursday: How the 1994 Northridge Earthquake Affected UCLA

"Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood" Production Crew Restores 1960s Westwood

UCLA Basketball: Beau Bridges to Portray John Wooden in a One-Man Play

Former Mayor Tom Bradley the Focus of New Online Archive

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