Dinners for 12 Strangers is a UCLA tradition that has sparked unforgettable Bruin connections for 56 years, turning simple evenings into lifelong memories. Imagine opening your home to share stories, laughter and good food with UCLA alumni. It’s more than a meal — it’s a chance to bring the Bruin spirit to life and create bonds that span generations, all from around your dinner table or the comfort of your living room. Sign up to host on Feb. 22, March 1 or March 9.
Stuck on what to give a certain someone for the holidays? These Bruin-owned businesses may have just the right present for that hard-to-shop-for friend. From beauty products to fitness classes to lifestyle apparel, peruse these last minute gift ideas and support a Bruin business.
If you’re looking for a new book to settle down with over the holidays, or gift a loved one, why not get one written by a Bruin? We've put together a list with something for every reader — from young adult mysteries to memoirs or a nonfiction bestseller if that’s more your taste. You can also submit the name of an alumni author for the online Bruin Library.
UCLA Awards recognizes the best of UCLA in seven categories: Professional Achievement, Public Service, Community Service, Volunteer of the Year, Network of the Year, Young Alumnus of the Year and the top award, established in 1946, the Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year. Submit a nomination by Jan. 31.
Ralph Shapiro was a visionary whose deep-rooted loyalty to UCLA spanned 75 years. He served as a volunteer leader and provided generous philanthropic support across the campus, including to law, the health sciences, athletics, the arts, disability studies, public affairs and more. Watch this memorial video that tells his story in his own words.
This Alumni Connect newsletter will be undergoing some changes in the new year and you can be a part of it. Answer these 5 short questions about what you'd like to see more of or less of in future issues.
