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Return to Campus, What's Changed?

The start of the school year is always an exciting time for the Bruin community, but this fall will be especially electric as the campus reopens after an 18-month closure. Once again, UCLA’s grounds will be filled with the sight and sounds of students, faculty, staff, visitors, even pets, traversing through its hallowed halls, conversing about the day’s news and delighting in the fact that despite the challenges of this pandemic — we are back! Here are 10 examples of what Bruins can expect to be different when they come to campus. (Above image taken pre-pandemic.)
Belinda Hernández and her mentee Sidronio Jacobo

Meaningful Mentorships

Students are once again seeking alumni mentors for support and guidance as they navigate this school year. One such mentor, Dr. Belinda Hernández ’96, whose doctoral dissertation was on mentorship for leadership development, offers some pearls of wisdom on how to make the most of this mentorship opportunity. Sign up today!     
UCLA Football Player

Game Watch Parties

UCLA Football is back and the Rose Bowl is rocking once again. For Bruins unable to go to the games, fans are gathering at bars and restaurants around the country to support their team with rounds of 8-Claps in their blue and gold. Come out and enjoy the games with Bruins or contact us to organize your own game watch party. 
US Rep Jerry Lewis '56

In Memoriam: U.S. Rep. Jerry Lewis '56

In his 50 years of public service, California's longest-serving Republican congressman was a champion for UCLA from Washington, D.C., helping campus rebuild following the 1994 Northridge quake. In 2006, this True Bruin was honored as the Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year for his impact on the University and the nation.
Sara and Mark Lim

A Bruin-Owned Business Story: Lollaland

Hanna Lim, M.Ed. ’05, and Mark Lim, MBA ’08, are the founders of the infant and toddler goods company Lollaland. The parents of three designed a product that they couldn’t find anywhere else, founded a small business and grew their brand with help from the popular entrepreneurial game show “Shark Tank.”
Wescom Credit Cards

The Wescom Advantage 

Bruins can take advantage of UCLA-themed credit cards offered by Wescom, the Alumni Association’s newest banking partner. The cards feature great rates, savings and rewards, plus more perks for purchases at UCLA and Rose Bowl merchants. Read more on how Wescom is helping the Bruin community.

COVID-19 UPDATES

Planning for Fall Return

Vaccination Documentation for Students, Faculty and Staff Required by Sept. 9

COVID Cut Average Lifespan by Nearly a Decade in Parts of U.S.

California Health Interview Survey Reveals How State Residents Dealt With COVID-19

Study: Text-Message Nudges Can Encourage Holdouts to Get Vaccination

NEWS

Bruins Bring Home 16 Medals From Tokyo Olympics

UCLA Health Hospitals Rank No. 1 in California, No. 3 in Nation

UCLA Admits Most Accomplished Class in Its History

Pac-12, ACC and Big Ten Announce Historic Alliance

UC Community Safety Plan Released

Heidi Shyu, M.S. ’81, Engr. ’82, Confirmed as the U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

CAREER

Career Coach Webinar: Knowing Your Worth - Sept. 14

UC Alumni Career Network: Non-Tech Jobs in Tech - Sept. 22

Video - Step Into Your Full Leadership Potential: Uncovering the Real Science of Transformation

Video - Reclaim Your Future and Design a Career You Love

Promote Your Business and Services for Free on UCLA ONE

BRUIN SPIRIT

Mayim Bialik ’00, Ph.D.’07, to Guest Host Jeopardy and Emcee Its Prime-time Spinoff Series

UCLA Athletics Introduces Name, Image and Likeness Program to Help Student-Athletes Build Their Personal Brand

UCLA Transportation Named Organization of the Year

From BTS to Bach, a Playlist for 2021

Chancellor Block - Coming Back Together: UCLA and Westwood Village Need Each Other to Be at Their Best

VOLUNTEER

What Did Rafer Johnson '59 Mean to You? Sign the Card for His Memorial Tribute

Sign Up for 13th Annual UCLA Volunteer Day - Various Locations, Sept. 25

ARTS, CULTURE & LEARNING

California Lawmakers Put Financial Support Behind UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report

Alumnus Bryan Firks '18 Tells Stories With Legos on TV Show "LEGO Masters"

How a Student Newspaper Became the "Voice of the Asian American Experience"

Sharila Stewart '17 Bridges Barriers With Cooking, Takes Passion to "Top Chef Amateurs"

Team of UCLA Alumni and Students Participate in Analog Mars Mission to Research, Simulate Astronaut Life

Network Events

Events

September - October Alumni Events

Sept. 4, Austin Network | UCLA vs. LSU Game Watch Party
Sept. 4, Colorado Network | UCLA vs. LSU Game Watch Party
Sept. 4, Dallas-Fort Worth Network | UCLA vs. LSU Game Watch Party
Sept. 4, New York Tri-State Network | UCLA vs. LSU Game Watch Party
Sept. 4, Washington, D.C. Network | UCLA vs. LSU Game Watch Party
Sept. 14, Alumni Affairs | Career Coaches Webinar: Knowing Your Worth With Octavia Goredema
Sept. 22, UC Alumni Career Network | Non-Tech Jobs in Tech
Sept. 24, Washington, D.C. Network | “Toni Stone” Show With DC Bruins
Sept. 25, Austin Network | Volunteer Day With Austin Bruins at The Trail Foundation
Sept. 28, Austin Network | Board Meeting
Sept. 28, Black Alumni Association | Save the Date: UBAA All-Star Panel
Sept. 29, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia Networks | Book Club - “Beyond Leaning In: Gender Equity and What Organizations Are Up Against”
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