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Wescom Partnership Wescom Partnership

A New Partnership

As of July 1, Wescom Credit Union became the official banking partner of the UCLA Alumni Association. After years of sponsoring a slate of signature alumni events, Wescom is taking it to the next level allocating $50,000 in scholarships for underrepresented students and $25,000 towards career programming for alumni.  They're also introducing custom UCLA-design credit cards that offer great perks and savings. Read more on how this partnership can benefit you and the entire UCLA community. 
Carly Cylinder ’08 at Flour LA

Bruin-Owned Event-Planning Businesses

The Bruin entrepreneurs series continues with this list of various event-planning services. Whether it's for a wedding, an office party, team building, a class reunion or a birthday celebration, book your next in-person or virtual event with one of these businesses for a top-notch experience.  
D'Artagnan Scorza

Commencement: "You Are the Class of Hope"

UCLA Alumni President D'Artagnan Scorza '07, Ph.D. 13, delivered a powerful and inspirational virtual Commencement keynote address to the UCLA College Class of 2021. Click above to watch his speech, including an intro from the Chancellor, or watch the entire Commencement Ceremony.   
Bob and Nancy Weeks

Bruin Spotlight

Bob '64, J.D. '67, and Nancy '64, M.A. '66, Weeks take us through their journey at UCLA in the 1960s, surrounded by a who's who of notable Bruins, witnessing history unfold. Shaped by these experiences, they devoted themselves to giving back to students through scholarships and connections, inspiring generations of Bruins with their kindhearted spirit.
President-Elect Ann Wang '13

Meet the Alumni Board

The UCLA Alumni Association elected a new board of directors whose terms began on July 1. The board's new president-elect is Ann Wang '13, a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, creative strategist and producer. She is the first Asian American woman elected to serve as the Association's president. Learn more about the board members.
Bruin Alliance of Skeptics and Secularists

Bruin Faith Groups 

Religion has always played an important role in University life and in the spiritual growth of Bruins. This series features the activities and history behind various UCLA faith groups on campus. In this issue, learn more about UCLA's Greek InterVarsity, Grace on Campus, and the Bruin Alliance of Skeptics and Secularists. 

COVID-19 UPDATES

UC Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

New Indoor Masking Requirements Now in Effect

Cruel and Unusual: UCLA Law Exposes Fatal Flaws in U.S. Prisons During COVID-19

Study: People Who Have Had COVID-19 May Require Only Single Dose of Two-Dose Vaccines

Research Aims for Best Ways to Treat COVID-19 at Home

NEWS

UCLA Remembers Legendary Football Coach and 2008 Alumnus of the Year Terry Donahue '67, M.S. '77

Chancellor: A Message of Thanks to UCLA Alumni

Professor Cynthia Ann Telles Nominated by President Biden to Serve as Ambassador to Costa Rica

The Class of 2021 Embraces Silver Linings During Hybrid Commencement

Juneteenth Added as a UC Holiday, Celebrated This Year on June 28

UCLA Football at the Rose Bowl Returns to Full Capacity Aug. 28

UCLA to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Class of 2020; See Fall Dates

CAREER

Career Coach Webinar: Reclaim Your Future and Design a Career You Love – July 15

2nd Act Presents: Cannabis – Business, Wellness and Policy – July 20

Bruin Success Podcast: Topology Planning at Amazon With Izzah Khan '13

Videos: Alumnae Sip & Share Series Celebrates the Innovative Spirit of Bruin Women in the Beverage industry

Videos: Check Out Our Career Playlist Offering a Broad Spectrum of Professional Development

BRUIN SPIRIT

Alumni Affairs Win Awards for Spring Sing, Dinners for 12 Strangers, Diversity Digest, Best Advisor and an Alumni Scholar Initiative Examining Race

Med School Graduate Gabriela López, M.D. '21, Pays Tribute to Sacrifices Made by Her Parents and Others

First Senior Class Graduates From Mann UCLA Community School

Daily Bruin Alumnus Neil Bedi '15 Awarded Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting With Tampa Bay Times

Class Notes: Joanna Wheaton '13, Who Co-Founded UCLA Farmer's Market and Eco-chella as Student, Killed in Bike Tragedy

ARTS, CULTURE & LEARNING

UCLA Law Ranked No. 1 Entertainment Law School in the Nation by The Hollywood Reporter

Video: Chancellor Block on Investing in Science, Information and Global Literacy

Hollywood in Westwood: Exploring Filmography on the UCLA Campus

Juri Watanabe '18 a Semi-Finalist for Miss Universe Japan 2021

Network Events

Events

July - August Alumni Events

July, Bruin Professionals | Network Meetings
July 8, Alumni Affairs | Your Brain on Social Distancing: How to Optimize Psychology Moving Forward
July 10, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Planning Meeting
July 14, Alumni Affairs | Guided Meditation Series
July 15, Downtown Los Angeles Network | Trivia Night
July 15, Alumni Affairs | Reclaim Your Future and Design a Career You Love With Markell Morris
July 15, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Welcome to the City: Bay Area Bruins “Books With a Purpose”
July 18, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Step Up Your Summer: Make Custom Spanish Espadrilles
July 20, Alumni Affairs | 2nd Act: Cannabis – Business, Wellness and Policy
July 20, Conejo Valley Network | Winedown at Westlake Stonehaus
July 20, UC Alumni Career Network | Careers in Government & Policy
July 31, Lambda Network | Summer Potluck Pool Party in Northridge
Aug. 13, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Bay Area Bruins: Perfect Pairing
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