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Bruins on the Ballot Bruins on the Ballot

Bruins On the Ballot

From the U.S. House of Representatives to local school boards, scores of Bruin candidates are running in various national, state and municipal races in the upcoming general election on Nov. 8. See the diverse pool of UCLA alumni (including one current student) who will be on the ballot. While this is not an endorsement of any candidates or political parties, it is a call for all Bruins to make their voices heard and VOTE!   
Beat 'SC Rally

Beat 'SC Rally and Game Watch Parties

The No. 10 UCLA Bruins and No. 9 USC Trojans are on a collision course on Nov. 19 with Pac-12 Championship implications. Show your spirit and support by attending Game Watch Parties each week, and by watching the livestream of the Beat 'SC Rally on Nov. 16.
Career Development Calendar #25 Invest in Yourself

Career Development Month Calendar

November is Career Development Month so we've created a calendar with daily action steps to help you grow professionally. Click on each day's revelation featuring an alumni career resource like learning how to boost your profile on LinkedIn or how to arrange an informational interview through UCLA ONE. 
Rieber Reunion

A Return to Rieber and the Good Ol' Days

There's nothing like reuniting with your college mates after spending decades apart. For the residents of the fourth floor, North wing of Rieber Hall between the years 1975 and 1978, this unforgettable weekend in August held laughter and love, memories of mayhem, and a gratitude for this moment, as if time stood still.
Avelo Airplane

Avelo Air Special Offer

Here’s an exciting offer for all Bruin alumni and fans. Use the promo code BRUINS30 at AveloAir.com for 30% off your next roundtrip flight. Must book and fly by April 30, 2023.

NEWS

Iconic Rose Bowl Turns 100

UCLA No. 14 in U.S. News' Best Global Universities Ranking

New UCLA Initiative to Study the Genesis of Hate and How to Mitigate It

UCLA Raised $658 Million From 74,000 Gifts and Pledges During the 2021-22 Fiscal Year

Alumni Town Hall With UCLA Student Leaders Discussing Life On Campus, Goals and the Campus Climate - Nov. 17, Zoom

UCLA Community Members Demonstrate Against Women’s Rights Violations in Iran

CAREER

2nd Act: Retiring the Concept of Retirement - Nov. 9, Zoom

UC Alumni Career Network: Being a Seasoned Professional in a New Workplace - Nov. 14, Zoom

Nominations and Self-Nominations From Entrepreneurs Now Being Accepted for 2023 Bruin Business 100 Award

Video: Breaking Bad Habits With Sami Toussi '11

Calling All Career Coaches! Now's Your Chance to Partner With UCLA Alumni and Help Bruins With Their Professional Needs

BRUIN SPIRIT

UCLA Researchers Create Video Playlist for YouTube Kids’ Anti-Bullying Programming by Promoting Kindness

UCLA Extension Collaboration With Google to Provide Free Tech Training to Adults From Underserved Backgrounds

Christianne Gillespie '04 Releases Her Book "The Top Secret Truth About Santa Claus" Offering Solutions to That Dreaded Conversation With Children

Invest in Changing Lives By Giving to Student Affairs' Programs Like the New Basic Needs Center

VOLUNTEER

Sign Up to Host a Dinner for 12 Strangers in February or March

Nominate a Deserving Bruin for a UCLA Award

ARTS, CULTURE & LEARNING

Alumni Travel: Ancient Greece, Norwegian Fjords & Midnight Sun and Galápagos

UCLA’s First Student-Built Satellites (ELFIN) Meet Their Fiery Demise, the Science Lives On

UCLA Holds Cross-Campus Hispanic-Serving Institution Visioning Forum

SPECIAL OFFERS

Earn $500 Cash Back After You Spend $2,500 On Your Wescom Bruin Edge Visa Card in the First Three Months

Network Events

Events

November Alumni Events

Nov. 2, Alumni Affairs | Guided Meditation
Nov. 4, Arizona Network | Arizona Bruins Pep Rally
Nov. 5, Arizona Network | Arizona Bruins Pregame Gathering
Nov. 5, Colorado Network | UCLA vs. Arizona State Game Watch Parties
Nov. 5, New York Tri-State Network | UCLA vs. Arizona State Game Watch Parties
Nov. 8, Seattle Network | Seattle Bruins Professional Networking Social
Nov. 9, Alumni Affairs | A Conversation With Alumni Living Abroad Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nov. 9, Alumni Affairs | 2nd Act: Retiring the Concept of Retirement
Nov. 12, Colorado Network | UCLA vs. Arizona Game Watch Parties
Nov. 12, New York Tri-State Network | UCLA vs. Arizona Game Watch Parties
Nov. 14, UC Alumni Career Network | Being a Seasoned Professional in a New Workplace
Nov. 15, Alumni Affairs | Leaders 2 Leaders: Becoming a Changemaker
Nov. 16, Alumni Affairs | How to Polish Your Online Presence
Nov. 16, Alumni Affairs | Beat 'SC Rally Livestream
Nov. 17, Alumni Affairs | Alumni Town Hall With UCLA Student Leaders
Nov. 18, Houston Network | UCLA vs. USC Houston Alumni Network Food Drive - Benefitting the Houston Food Bank
Nov. 19, Arizona Network | UCLA vs. USC Game Watch Party
Nov. 19, Colorado Network | UCLA vs. USC Game Watch Party
Nov. 19, New York Tri-State Network | UCLA vs. USC Game Watch Party
Nov. 19, Philadelphia Network | UCLA vs. USC Game Watch Party
Nov. 19, Seattle Network | UCLA vs. USC Game Watch Party
Nov. 19, Washington, D.C. Network | UCLA vs. USC Game Watch Party
Nov. 25, Colorado Network | UCLA vs. Cal Game Watch Party
Nov. 25, New York Tri-State Network | UCLA vs. Cal Game Watch Party
Jan. 10, Alumni Affairs | Save the Date: Alumni Town Hall With Chancellor Gene Block
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