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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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The Only Card That Rewards Your Bruin Pride

Get 5% cash back on select UCLA and Rose Bowl Stadium purchases, and score exclusive prizes as a Wescom Bruin Edge Visa® Credit Card holder! Visit wescom.org/bruinedge to learn more.

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

Bruins Elect First International Student as USAC President

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

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

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

SPECIAL OFFERS

BeachBound Vacations: Take $100 Off Your Booking of Four or More Nights With Code BRUINS100

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Events

May - June Alumni Events

May 22, Zurich Network | UCLA Alumni Lunch
May 31, Hong Kong Network | Wine Dinner for 12 Strangers
June 4, Alumni Affairs | Mastering Your Business Model With Sami Toussi ’11 
June 5, Alumni Affairs | Guided Meditation 
June 13, UC Barcelona Network | Community Reception for UC Barcelona Alumni, Students and Friends
June 15, Hong Kong Network | Joint University Paintball Social
June 26, Alumni Affairs | Supporting Your LGBTQ Colleagues in the Workplace With Kevin Medina, M.S.W. ʼ16, M.P.P. ʼ16
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