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UCLA’s Global and Local Impact on Climate Change

UCLA and the University of California system are global leaders in sustainability efforts. Scientists, scholars and students across campus — engineering, law, biology, public policy, public health and more — are working towards innovative and creative solutions for our most urgent issues. Learn how the university is protecting climate, health and quality of life while creating a blueprint for change. Find out what you can do to make a difference!
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Bruin-Owned Photography Part Two

Back by popular demand, these Bruin-owned businesses showcase the work and art of Bruin photographers. Whether it’s for grad portraits, wedding shoots, corporate events or commercial ventures, you can support the arts and Bruin entrepreneurship. If you are a Bruin photographer, send us an email to be included.
Spring Sing

Spring Sing Alumni Sale

Spring Sing returns on Friday, May 19, at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The show promises to delight with amazing performances, hilarious acts and celebrity surprises. Reserve your alumni discount tickets beginning Friday, April 21, at Central Ticket Office or call 310-825-2101. Use the password: CONNECT  
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My Egyptian Adventure

Photographer Hon Hoang '14 recently visited Egypt on an Alumni Travel tour and created a stunning visual journal of his experience. He captures the beauty of the land and its people through his camera lens, while sharing his introspective thoughts of the trip. Book your next vacation with UCLA Alumni Travel.  

THE BRUIN PROMISE SPOTLIGHT

Explore Career Content On-Demand Videos Featuring Alumni Experts, Career Coaches and Tutorials on a Wide Range of Topics

NEWS

Randall Park '97 to Deliver UCLA College Commencement Address

White House Honors UCLA Professor Emeritus Judith Baca With National Medal of Arts

Hammer Museum at UCLA Celebrates Long-Awaited Expansion and Transformation

Four UCLA Men's Basketball Starters Declare for the NBA Draft

Alumni Town Hall: An Update on Student Life at UCLA - April 18

In Memoriam: Amy Fuller Kearney, 54, Led UCLA Women’s Rowing for Two Decades

CAREER

Nominate or Self-Nominate Someone for the Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement Honor

Webinar - Spring Forward: Drop the Baggage and Leap into the Career (and Life) That’s Waiting for You With Jim Hjort ’94 - April 20

Webinar - Chart Your Path to Career Success With Markell Morris - May 25

Video - Pivoting to a Better Career Fit

BRUIN SPIRIT

For Over 35 Years, Gary Parker, D.D.S. ’77, Has Lived and Worked Aboard a Mercy Ship, Transforming the Lives of the World’s Poorest Disfigured People

Quiet Leadership That Builds Community: A Q&A With Carol Block

Inspired by Their Chance to Make a Difference, Students at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Celebrate Match Day 2023

After a Long Road to UCLA, Merhawi Tesfai Is Now on the UC Board of Regents

Sophomore Jordan Chiles Named West Region Gymnast of the Year

Photos: Dance Marathon Returns to Pauley Pavilion, Raises $118,413.83

ARTS, CULTURE & LEARNING

It’s UCLA’s Biggest Musical Event of the Year - But Spring Sing Is so Much More

The Ties That Bond UCLA and the Japan Alumni Association

After the Supreme Court Struck Down Roe v. Wade, the State Turned to UCLA to Help Women Across the Country Secure Their Reproductive Freedom

Q&A: Law School's Dellara Gorjian, J.D. '20, Speaks on Becoming TikTok Star "legalbaddie"

Larry Farmer '76, Who Helped Build UCLA Basketball Into a National Powerhouse, Finally Tells His Story

SPECIAL OFFERS

The Alumni Association Has Partnered With AMBA to Offer Quality Dental Plans at Affordable Prices. Find the Best Dental Insurance Plan Today!

Step Up Your Bruin Pride With the Wescom Bruin Edge Visa Credit Card

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Events

April - May Alumni Events

April, Bruin Professionals | Network Meetings
April 15, UCLA | Bruin Day
April 15, Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA | APA UCLA 2023 Scholars Luncheon and General Membership Meeting
April 18, Alumni Affairs | Alumni Town Hall: An Update on Student Life at UCLA
April 19, Conejo Valley Network | Bruin Brew-In at Figueroa Mountain Brewery
April 19, Pilipino Alumni Association | Your Career Path Journey - Virtual Panel
April 20, Alumni Affairs | Spring Forward: Drop the Baggage and Leap Into the Career (and Life) That’s Waiting for You With Jim Hjort '94
April 22, Parent & Family Association | Coffee Social in Westlake Village
April 22, Orange County Network | Monthly Book Club Meeting: "Atomic Habits"
April 22, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Tunnel Tops Presidio Nature Walk
April 23, Los Angeles Westside Network | Meet the Board Social
April 23, Prytanean Alumnae Association | Annual Spring Benefit and Luncheon
April 25, Los Angeles Westside Network | Brewin' With Bruins
April 26, San Diego Network | Investing in Education: The UCLA Investment Company and the San Diego Network Scholarship
April 26, Alumni Affairs | EmPower Hour: UCLA's Efforts To Become a Hispanic-Serving Institution
April 28, Bay Cities, Beachside and Rose Bowl Bruins | UCLA Night at Dodger Stadium With Exclusive Bucket Hat Included
April 29, Orange County Network | Women of UCLA Spring Tea
April 30, Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA | AAPI Day | APA UCLA and APAFT Afternoon at the Theatre: Charlie Oh’s “Coleman '72”
May 3, Alumni Affairs | Guided Meditation
May 3, Parent & Family Association | Coffee Social in Newport Beach
May 5, American Indian Alumni of UCLA | AIA x AISA Ms. UCLA Pow Wow Pageant
May 5, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Happy Hour
May 5-7, Alumni Affairs | UCLA Alumni Association Appreciation Day - UCLA Baseball vs. California
May 6, Alumni Affairs | Bruin Bash - UCLA vs. Cal Baseball
May 6, Alumni Affairs | Stanford in Entertainment | UCLA Writers on the Rise
May 7, American Indian Alumni of UCLA | Board and General Body Meeting
May 7, Los Angeles Westside Network | Will Rogers Hike
May 8, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Planning Meeting
May 9, Los Angeles Westside Network | Hamburger Mary's Drag Bingo Night
May 13, Alumni Affairs | UCLA Awards Ceremony
May 15, Alumni Affairs | Changemakers Featured Speakers Event - Maintaining the Spark: Committing to Social Justice Through Various Career and Life Stages
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