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Brilliance | 2024 UCLA Alumnae Conference

Friday, March 22, UCLA
Join us at a table of community and solidarity with like-minded women who share your connection with UCLA. Together, we will explore various areas of wellness including: career, environmental, financial, intellectual, mental, physical, social and spiritual — guiding principles on your path to holistic success. Uncover strategies and insights on relevant topics like returning to work, home buying and turning your passion into purpose. This day will be full of learning and connection. RSVP
Professor Mattenson's Honors 50 Class

The Interview Assignment

When Professor Lauri Mattenson '92, M.A. '98, gave her students the assignment to interview at least two people about their professional experience, it resulted in a deeply rewarding experience for many of its 112 participants, opening minds, gratifying hearts and creating new opportunities from these alumni-student connections.
Bruin Walk in the 70s

When I Was at UCLA Archive

Over the past year, alumni have shared with us their fondest memories from their days at UCLA: historic events on campus, the changing landscape, run-ins with larger-than-life figures and coming-of-age tales from a different era. Take a stroll down memory lane as you explore this collection of uniquely Bruin stories.
Alice Kao '01

The Climb Is Its Own Reward

Alice Kao '01 just opened her fourth Sender One Climbing, this one located in Westwood. One of the fastest-growing trends in sports and recreation, this story is about more than just an indoor climbing facility; it’s also about Kao’s life and career path with its unexpected twists and turns, guided by a philosophy to be passionate about what you do.
2023 Board of Directors

Alumni Association Board of Director Applications

Bruins lead with inspiration, dynamism and optimism. Together, we connect and engage alumni around the world. Join UCLA volunteers supporting their alma mater with time, talent and treasure as board members. Applications are now open for Alumni Board of Director positions.

THE BRUIN PROMISE SPOTLIGHT

The Bedari Kindness Institute Provides an Interdisciplinary Platform Dedicated to Research, Education and the Practice of Kindness

NEWS

"Big Bang Theory" Producer Pledges $24.5 Million to Create the UCLA Chuck Lorre Scholars Program for Low-Income STEM Students

UCLA Received a Total of 173,400 Applications for Fall 2024 Admission, a 2% Rise From Last Year

Hundreds Gather at UCLA to Honor Coach John Wooden on the First-Day Issue of His Commemorative Stamp

Campus Expansion Updates: UCLA Downtown, UCLA Research Park (West L.A.) and UCLA South Bay

UCLA College Corps Receives Second Grant From Governor’s Office Making College More Affordable for Underrepresented Students

In Memoriam: Stan Berman, Former Owner of Stan's Donuts, Passed Away Feb. 6 and Will be Remembered for His Contributions to Community

CAREER

Webinar - Your Moment of Truth: Finding Clarity in Your Career (and Life) in Uncertain Times With Jim Hjort ’94 - March 21

Webinar - Uncover Your Passion and Design a Career You Love - April 18

Video - Networking Tips and Tricks

BRUIN SPIRIT

Strangers to Friends: UCLA’s Dinners for 12 Strangers Connects Alumni and Students

California State Legislature Introduces Bill Based on Student's Resolution Requiring Public Colleges to Allow Overnight Parking for Unhoused Students

Teaching American Sign Language at UCLA Distinguishes Benjamin Lewis and Mariam Janvelyan '15 — and Their Friendship

How Two Law Students Discovered in Class Their Relatives Were Civil Rights-Era Icons and Best Friends

ARTS, CULTURE & LEARNING

Women's History Month: A Curated Selection of UCLA Stories Spotlighting Women’s Voices, Histories and Research

UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report: People of Color, Women – in Audience and on the Big Screen – Hold Keys to Industry Survival

"I Feel Like Myself Again’: UCLA Clinical Trial Offers Hope for Lymphoma Patients

UCLA Alumni Travel: Iceland Northern Lights and Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Nikos Karamigios '07 Receives Oscar Nod for His Work as Producer on "American Fiction"

SPECIAL OFFERS

Alumni Appreciation Day: Get Up to Four Free Tickets to Upcoming Men's Volleyball, Softball and Baseball Games

Gear Up for March Madness Using the Wescom Bruin Edge Visa Credit Card and Earn Extra Points for Your Next Vacation

Network Events

Events

March - April Alumni Events

March, Bruin Professionals | Network Meetings
March 16, Alumni Affairs | Changemakers 2024: Advancing Social Change and Preserving Culture in an Evolving Urban Landscape 
March 16, Alumni Affairs | Alumni Association Appreciation Day: UCLA Softball vs. LMU (doubleheader) 
March 19, Parent & Family Association | Coffee Social - Newport Beach, CA 
March 20, Lambda (LGBTQ) Alumni Association  | Drag Bingo Fundraiser 
March 21, Bruin Professionals | UCLA Founders and Funders Event
March 21, Alumni Affairs | Your Moment of Truth: Finding Clarity in Your Career (and Life) in Uncertain Times With Jim Hjort ’94
March 22, Alumni Affairs| 2024 UCLA Alumnae Conference 
March 23, Alumni Affairs & Wooden Athletic Fund | Bruin Bash - UCLA Women's Basketball at NCAA Tournament 
March 23, Orange County Network | OC Bruins Hike at Bolsa Chica Conservancy 
March 23, Central Valley Network | General Planning Meeting 
March 23, Latino Alumni Association | Hollywood Sign Hike 
March 24, Monterey Area Network | Bruins Enjoying Carmel Food Tours 
March 24, Black Alumni Association | UBAA at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 
March 25, Latino Alumni Association | Board Information Session 
March 26, Los Angeles Westside & South Bay Networks | Brewin' With Bruins 
March 27, San Diego Network | All-Business School Networking, Dinner and Real Estate Presentation
March 28, Disability Alumni Network | Crafts and Community
March 30, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Tidal Marsh Restoration 
March 30, Parent & Family Association | Coffee Social - Santa Cruz, CA
March 30, Alumni Affairs | Alumni Association Appreciation Day: UCLA Men's Volleyball vs. Stanford
April 3, Alumni Affairs | Guided Meditation
April 4, Latino Alumni Association & Orange County Network | Networking Event
April 4, San Francisco Bay Area Network | UCLA, INSEAD, Stanford Mixer Comedy Night
April 5, Black Alumni Association | 30th Annual Ski Weekend
April 5, Latino Alumni Association | ULAA OrgullOSO Mentorship Spring Mixer
April 6, Los Angeles Westside Network | Spring Hike
April 6, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Everyday Mindfulness Retreat
April 9, Channel Islands Network | International Dinner
April 10, Los Angeles Westside Network | Fowler Museum Tour
April 11, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Happy Hour
April 12, Lambda (LGBTQ) Alumni Association | UCLA Softball's Annual Pride Game
April 13, Alumni Affairs | Alumni Association Appreciation Day: UCLA Men's Volleyball vs. Concordia University Irvine
April 17, The Town & Gown Affiliates of UCLA & Westwood Women's Bruin Club | April Luncheon Featuring Professor Megha Sundara
April 18, Alumni Affairs | Uncover Your Passion and Design a Career You Love
April 19, Alumni Affairs | Alumni Association Appreciation Day: UCLA Baseball vs. ASU
April 20, Parent & Family Association | Coffee Social - Irvine, CA
April 20, South Bay Network | SoFi Stadium Private Tour
April 20, Alumni Affairs | Bruin Bash: UCLA Baseball vs. ASU
April 20, Alumni Affairs | Alumni Association Appreciation Day: UCLA Baseball vs. ASU
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