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Refik Anadol Art Refik Anadol Art

Moment of Reflection

From April 19 to 24, the artistic work of Refik Anadol, M.F.A '14, was on display at UCLA’s Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. The vivid data sculpture was created especially for the UCLA campus by feeding machine-learning algorithms a dataset of more than 300 million photographs of nature, including landscapes, flowers, trees, clouds, water, lakes and the ocean. Visit refikanadol.com to see his body of work.  
2022 UCLA Awards Recipients

UCLA Awards Ceremony

A tradition since 1946, this year's UCLA Awards pays tribute to policymakers, activists, educators and other leaders for their lifelong dedication to bringing Bruin values into the world. Recipients will be recognized during a ceremony that will be held May 21 at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center.
Bruin Business 100

Bruin Business 100

The Alumni Association is recognizing alumni entrepreneurs who are founders, owners and visionaries that have inspired innovation and served their communities. Check out which businesses are being honored on the inaugural BB100 list.
Sustainable LA

UCLA's Plan to Save the Planet

For the first time in campus history, the UCLA Sustainability Plan provides a comprehensive framework which brings together work from across campus and focuses on five target areas. The plan, which will serve as a template for other institutions, also helps Bruins find ways to lessen their own climate impact. Read the plan's highlights.
Spring Sing

Spring Sing Live

UCLA's oldest and grandest musical tradition returns to campus on May 20, 8 p.m. at the open-air L.A. Tennis Center. Just announced, award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer will receive the Gershwin Lifetime Musical Achievement Award. Alumni can purchase tickets by calling CTO at 310 825-2101 or buying online using the promo code CONNECT. 
Anderson FEMBA Students

Become a Double Bruin, Earn an MBA While Keeping Your Job

With the UCLA Anderson Fully Employed MBA program, receive the same degree as full-time MBA students, but on a part-time schedule in a tailored 27-month curriculum with flexible options. An exam waiver option is available for alumni.

COVID-19 UPDATES

Indoor Masking Strongly Urged as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Increase

Video: How Do We Move Forward? Navigating Life "After" the Pandemic

Natural Immunity vs. Vaccine-Induced Immunity: What's the Difference?

Research: About 30% of COVID Patients Develop “Long COVID"

How UCLA's Dr. Yalda Afshar Became a Trusted COVID Spokesperson

NEWS

Gymnast, Activist Katelyn Ohashi '19 to Deliver UCLA College Commencement Address

Cal's Janelle McDonald Hired as UCLA Gymnastics Head Coach

University of California Announces Native American Opportunity Plan: Fully Covered Tuition and Fees

Comedienne and Alumna Finalist for Pulitzer Prize for "Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord"

UCLA Plans to Open American Indian and Pacific Islander Living Learning Community

CAREER

Workshop: Position Yourself for a Promotion With Octavia Goredema - May 17

UCLA ONE Has a New Sign-In Process; Update Your Login Credentials

Bruin Success Podcast Featuring Kelsey Balance '11 of Scripted Programming at NBCUniversal Media

Video: Uncover Your Authentic Personal Brand

Alex Budak '07: Why Your Company Needs a Chief Impact Officer (and What the Position Calls For)

BRUIN SPIRIT

Once Homeless, UCLA's Zaylon Thomas Makes His Mark on the Track

The Asian American Studies Center’s Enduring Legacy

Six Bruins Picked During NFL Draft

Biology Assistant Professor Jeffrey Maloy, Ph.D. ʼ17, Wins and Will Deliver My Last Lecture Award

Ready for Mission to International Space Station, Jessica Watkins, Ph.D. '15, Reflects on Her Journey So Far

VOLUNTEER

Sign Up to Learn More About the New UCLA Disabled Alumni Network

Undergraduate Research Week – Provide Feedback to Student Presentations

Help Judge the Three Finalists in the UCLA Social Enterprise Academy Venture Showcase for Their Chance to Win $5,000

ARTS, CULTURE & LEARNING

Q&A With Journalist Klaus Gomez-Stimeder '21 on Covering the Ukraine War From Odesa

Bob Woodward Shares Insights From a Half-Century Covering the White House

UCLA Alumni Travel: Moroccan Discovery, Singapore, Thailand & Angkor Wat

42 Facts About Jackie Robinson to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of His Breaking the MLB Color Barrier

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Read, Watch, Listen

SPECIAL OFFERS

Avelo Airlines Has Low Fares Out of 26 Locations. Use Bruins30 to Save 30% on Your Next Trip. Book by July 31 and Travel by Aug. 31

Proud Bruins Use the Wescom Bruin Edge Visa Credit Card

Network Events

Events

May - June Alumni Events

May, Bruin Professionals | Network Meetings
May 14, Rose Bowl Bruins | Morning Coffee Social
May 14, Bay Cities Network | Seascape Trail Hike
May 14, North Central Valley Network | Happy Hour at Fall River Brewing Company
May 15, Beachside Network | El Dorado Nature Trail Walk
May 16, UC Alumni Career Network | Career Opportunities at the Intersections of Industries
May 17, Faculty Research Lecture | Traveling Back in Time to the Birth of Galaxies
May 17, Alumni Affairs | Position Yourself for a Promotion With Octavia Goredema
May 17, Alumni Affairs | My Last Lecture Award
May 17, Silicon Beach Network | Happy Hour at The Lincoln
May 19, Channel Islands Network | International Dinner Series - Basil & Mint Vietnamese Café
May 20, Sacramento Network | May Book Club: "The Afghanistan Papers"
May 20, Alumni Affairs | Spring Sing
May 21, First-Gen Alumni Network | Hike at the Lake Hollywood Reservoir
May 21, Orange County Network | Book Club: "Dark Matter"
May 27, Alumni Affairs | Social Enterprise Academy Venture Showcase
June 1, Alumni Affairs | Guided Meditation
June 3, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Presidio Theatre Reception and Show
June 4, UCLA Athletics | Pauley Pavilion Presented by Wescom Open House
June 4, Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA | "Tiger Style!"
June 4, San Francisco Bay Network | Community Service: Tidal Marsh Habitat Restoration Day
June 7, Las Doñas Network | Las Doñas Morning at UCLA: “Julia Morgan, Architect & Engineer: Beyond San Simeon”
June 11, Lambda (LGBT) Alumni Association | Lavender Graduation Reception
June 11, San Francisco Bay Network | Grateful Garment Project
June 12, San Francisco Bay Network | Cherry Picking in Morgan Hill
June 15, Alumni Affairs | A Better Way to Find an Alternative Career With Markell Morris
June 16, San Francisco Bay Network | Opera in the Park
June 22, UC Alumni Career Network | Bringing Your "Self" to Work
June 25, Asian Pacific Alumni, Bruin Professionals and Latino Alumni Association | Happy Hour
June 25, San Francisco Bay Network | Cal Clásico: San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy
June 26, Sacramento Network | June Book Club: "The Lincoln Highway"
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