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UCLA Awards Words of Inspiration

UCLA alumni are making an impact in the world. Whether it's fighting for healthcare equity, mentoring young journalists and future nurses, leading a mask-sewing squad of hundreds of aunties, or influencing national policies on climate change, this year's award honorees are an inspiration for their dedication and service. Watch their videos, presented at the Awards Ceremony on May 13, showing us what Bruin excellence looks like. 
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Bruin-Owned Fitness and Wellness Businesses 2

In honor of Family Wellness and Mental Health Awareness months, we're once again highlighting Bruin-owned businesses ready to help you with your fitness, psychological, medical or dietary goals. Want to get in better shape, eat healthier, alleviate pain or find inner peace? This is your time to heal and thrive!
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The Road to Spring Sing

UCLA's greatest musical tradition returns this Friday, May 19. This night will be the culmination of months of preparation by these talented students, as they perform, many for the first time, in front of thousands of Bruins. This video is about their journey to this stage and why Spring Sing means so much to them.
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Responses: When I Was at UCLA...

Two months ago, we asked Bruins to share a UCLA experience and the responses were filled with humor, pride, awe, gratitude and nostalgia. They reminisced of a time when parking was free, Swami X was on Bruin Walk and a campus loudspeaker announced the JFK assassination. What's your UCLA story?
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Announcing the Next Bruin Business 100

For the second year in a row, the Alumni Association is recognizing 100 organizations led by exceptional alumni entrepreneurs, who are founders, owners and visionaries in business, who have inspired innovation and expanded the Bruin network.
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UCLA Chancellor's Society

What does it takes to become a UCLA VIP? Make an annual gift starting at $1,000 to anywhere on campus and you're automatically a member. This offers exclusive access to special lectures, donor-appreciation events and Chancellor-hosted gatherings. It's a great way for alumni to deepen their connection to UCLA.

THE BRUIN PROMISE SPOTLIGHT

The UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids Addresses Questions Related to Cannabis Legalization Through Scientific Study and Discourse Across Disciplines

NEWS

Neera Tanden '92 to Succeed Susan Rice as White House Domestic Policy Adviser, First Asian American in That Position

Peter Merlone '79, M.Ed. '79, Provides $15 Million Lead Gift to UCLA Affordability Initiative Which Aims to Reduce Need for Student Loans

Oprah Winfrey, U.S. Surgeon General Headline WOW Mental Health Summit at UCLA

Men's Volleyball Wins 20th NCAA Title, and No. 121 for UCLA

UCLA Alumni Town Hall: A Look Into the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge - May 25

CAREER

The Unconventional Career Path of Max Moy-Borgen '08

Do You Know Someone Worthy of Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement Recognition?

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

Webinar - Building a Quality Résumé: Translating Your Transferrable Skills and Tailoring Your Résumé With Armine Kulikyan - June 13

Video - Spring Forward: Drop the Baggage and Leap Into the Career (and Life) That’s Waiting for You

BRUIN SPIRIT

Photos: New Scholarship Fund for UCLA Students Named for Sporting Jaquez Family

How Megan Li, a Third-Generation Bruin, Found a New Home at UCLA

This Year Marks the Centennial of UCLA’s First African American Sorority and Fraternity

Four Faculty Members Inducted Into National Academy of Sciences for 2023

UCLA Medical Student Wins UC Grad Slam Competition for His Research on Next-Generation COVID-19 Vaccines

ARTS, CULTURE & LEARNING

Chancellor Gene Block Addresses Future of Higher Education at Milken Conference

Alumni Travel: Intriguing India, Holiday Markets Cruise

Q&A: Law Alumnus and Legal Scholar Khaled Beydoun, J.D. '04, Discusses His Work and Heritage

Student-Created Website Roomble Helps UCLA Students Find Ideal Roommates

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May - June Alumni Events

May 18, Alumni Affairs | Empower Hour - Journey Back: It's Never Too Late to Complete Your Degree
May 19, Alumni Affairs | Spring Sing
May 24, Arizona Network | Happy Hour Mixer
May 25, Alumni Affairs | Chart Your Path to Career Success
May 25, Alumni Affairs | Alumni Town Hall: A Look Into the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge
May 27, New York Tri-State Network | Softball With Bruins and Pac-12 Alumni
May 31, Alumni Affairs | 2nd Act: Mindful Movement, Healthy Brain and Aging
June 3, Parent and Family Association | Coffee Social in McLean, Virginia
June 7, Alumni Affairs | Guided Meditation
June 7, New York Tri-State Network | UCLA-Cal Alumni Book Club: "Abigail"
June 10, Seattle Network | Climate Pledge Arena Tour
June 16, Alumni Affairs | Class of 2023 Grad Central
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