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Campus Protests

Like many universities across the country and around the world, UCLA is experiencing a period of unrest. The Oct. 7 attack and ensuing conflict in Gaza have led to protests, encampments, violence, vandalism, arrests, remote learning, canceled events and calls for change. The following is a compilation of excerpts from University announcements and AP News alerts addressing these events as they unfolded.
Refik Anadol - Alumnus of the Year

UCLA Awards: In Their Own Words

On May 18, the Alumni Association honored seven distinguished alumni and one network for the significant impact they've made in their professions and our community. Their videos tell the amazing story of what they were able to achieve using their gifts and their steadfast commitment to giving back.
Perfect Body Incorporated - Bruin-Owned Business

Bruin-Owned Fitness & Wellness Businesses

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month and several national fitness observances in May, we present the third edition of our Bruin-owned series showcasing businesses that strengthen, heal and nourish the mind, body and spirit. Find your happy place. 
Azin Radsan van Alebeek, MBA ’92

Bruin Spotlight

Azin Radsan van Alebeek, MBA ’92, believes in the power of investing in women. As co-founder and managing director of Emmeline Ventures, the angel investor is addressing a well-documented gender gap in venture capital funding by championing emerging businesses that empower women.
Matteo Parfums - Bruin-Owned Business

Presenting the 2024 Bruin Business 100

On May 16, a new cohort of Bruin-owned companies were recognized with a reception on campus. These 100 alumni entrepreneurs are founders, owners and visionaries in business that have inspired innovation and expanded the Bruin network.
Sound Body Sound Mind Fitness Center

Fitness Exam for Sound Body Sound Mind

If you exercise more, you feel better. That was the idea behind Sound Body Sound Mind, a UCLA Health program that grants public schools in the greater Los Angeles area with fitness equipment along with a curriculum and teacher training. In 25 years, it's established 152 fitness centers, which impacts 200,000 students each year. 
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CLASS OF 2024 WELL WISHES

Here's Your Chance to Share Your Thoughts or Word of Advice to This Year's Graduating Seniors. Your Message Will Be Presented During Our Grad Central Celebration

NEWS

Chancellor Block: Reflections on Several Very Difficult Weeks for Our Community

UCLA Chancellor to Testify May 23 in U.S. House of Representatives Hearing on Campus Anti-Semitism

Women's Water Polo Wins NCAA Title, Completing Perfect Season

Men's Volleyball Back-to-Back National Champs

UAW Local 4811, Representing UC Student Employees and Graduate Students, Academic and Postdoctoral Researchers, Votes to Strike

Student Alumni Association, Alumni Association Announce Spring Sing Cancellation

Bruins Elect First International Student as USAC President

Transfer Bruin Day Postponed, Moved Online Following On-Campus Demonstrations

UC Regents Order UCLA to Pay $10 Million Annually in "Calimony" for Three Years

CAREER

Webinar - Mastering Your Business Model - June 4

Bruins Helping Bruins: New Graduates Are Actively Seeking to Learn From or Network With You on UCLA ONE

Tune In to the New Season of the Bruin Success Podcast

BRUIN SPIRIT

Bruin Shelter Seeks Help Providing Students’ Basic Needs

Alumni Association Celebrates Bruins Who Have Impacted UCLA and the World

UC Regents Unanimously Appoints Janet Reilly '86 as Next Chair

Nilton Serva '23 Tells of His Incredible Journey From Incarcerated Youth to Proud Bruin — and How Coming to Westwood Changed His Life Forever

Erika Hirugami '14, M.A. '22,  Is Turning a Spotlight on the Beautiful Art of Undocumented Creatives While Also Changing Their Lives

Jeremy Guinta, M.A.S. '18, Always Makes Time to Mentor Rising Bruin Statistics Stars at DataFest

ARTS, CULTURE & LEARNING

From "Rags" to Bruins: A History of UCLA Mascots

At Luskin Summit Mayor Karen Bass Discusses the Value of Research for Homelessness, Climate Resilience, Governance and Equity in Transportation

History of UCLA Law School as It Celebrates 75 Years

Chuanzhen Zhao, M.S. ’17, Ph.D. ’20, Discovers a Radically Easy New Way to Diagnose Stress — and Do Something About It

UCLA Alumni Travel: Tuscany and Greek Isles

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Network Events

Events

May - June Alumni Events

May, Bruin Professionals | Network Meetings
May 21, Central Coast Network | CCN Alumni Mixer
May 23, Alumni Affairs | UCLA Memorial Day Ceremony 
May 23, Central Valley Network | General Meeting/Networking 
May 29, Orange County Network | Book Club: "A Table for Two" by Amor Towles 
May 30, Alumni Affairs | UCLA Social Enterprise Academy Venture Showcase
May 30, San Francisco Bay Area Network and Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA | Karaoke and Happy Hour
June 1, Orange County Network | Volunteer at Harvest Solutions Farm 
June 1, Latino Alumni Association | Temescal Park Hike 
June 1, Inland Empire Network and Latino Alumni Association | Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum 
June 1, Black Alumni Association | Black Bruins Bowl (Tentative Date) 
June 4, Alumni Affairs | Mastering Your Business Model With Sami Toussi ’11 
June 5, Alumni Affairs | Guided Meditation 
June 6, Los Angeles Downtown Network | DTLA Bruins & Brews Networking Mixer 
June 8, Central Valley Network | Volunteer Event at Fresno Mission City Center 
June 8, Parent & Family Association | Coffee Social - San Marcos 
June 11, South Bay Network | Tuesday Bruin Trivia Night 
June 14, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Cup of Java Networking Event
June 16, Black Alumni Association | Black Graduate Student Association Graduate Graduation Brunch 
June 16, Pilipino Alumni Association | Pilipino Graduation
June 16, Disability Alumni Network | Disabled Student Union Commencement Ceremony
June 20, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Opera in the Park - Orinda
June 20, South Bay Network | Summer Solstice Pier to Pier Walk 
June 26, Alumni Affairs | Supporting Your LGBTQ Colleagues in the Workplace With Kevin Medina, M.S.W. ʼ16, M.P.P. ʼ16
June 27, Bruin Professionals, Black Alumni Association and Los Angeles Westside Networks | Happy Hour
June 29, Channel Islands Network | Hill Canyon Trail Hike
June 29, Latino Alumni Association | UC Chicanx/Latinx Alumni Association Meeting at UC Santa Barbara
June 29, San Francisco Bay Area Network | Wine Tasting at Wood Family Vineyards
June 29, San Francisco Bay Area Network | California Clásico - San Jose Earthquakes vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
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