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UCLA News and Stories | California Edition | February 2025
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"story of change" The Farrukhs, Working toward Education Equity
How You Can Help Those Impacted by the Wildfires
With thousands displaced and many having lost their homes and businesses, UCLA and local organizations have mobilized to support both the campus and the broader community. Here are resources for how Bruins can give and receive aid.
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Bruin Wildlife Relief Funds
You're Invited: Dinners for 12 Strangers
Imagine stepping into a warm, welcoming home or restaurant filled with Bruins. Conversations flow, laughter is infectious and by the end of the night, whether it’s your first D12 or you’re a returning guest, you’ll be glad you came.
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Scholarship Reviewers Wanted
Alumni Scholarships offer more than just financial assistance; they also provide leadership training, mentorship and a lasting Bruin community. As a scholarship reader, you will be crucial in selecting the next generation of outstanding Bruins.
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Books By Bruins: L.A. Stories
For the next several months, our Books by Bruins series will feature a new collection of books by theme, starting with books about Los Angeles — its history, environment and the people who call it home.
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Imagining Los Angeles book cover by David Fine '83
UCLA News
UCLA Donates Space at UCLA Research Park for Disaster Recovery Center Run by FEMA, Local and State Agencies
 
 
UC President Michael Drake's Message on White House Executive Orders
 
 
UCLA’s Online Engineering Master’s Program Ranked No. 1 for Three Years in a Row
 
 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening to Revoke Pro-Palestine Protesters’ Visas
 
 
Undefeated No. 1 UCLA Women's Basketball 22-Game Winning Steak Longest in Program History
 
 
Remembering Jimmy Carter at UCLA

 
Alumni News
Alumni Town Hall With Chancellor Julio Frenk – UCLA Connects: Developing a Collective Vision for UCLA’s Future - Feb. 12
 
 
Bruins Featured in 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30
 
 
To Jumpstart UCLA South Bay, Steve Yu '95, MBA '03, Embraces "Other Duties as Assigned"
 
 
Alumni Travel: Iceland and Apulia
 
 
TFT Bruins at Sundance

 
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Feb. 12
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Lunar New Year Celebration Dinner
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Feb. 20
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Your Business Breakthrough in 60 Minutes With Sami Toussi ’11
Coffee Socials
Feb. 25
Parent & Family Association
Coffee Social in West L.A.
Men's Tennis
Feb. 28
San Diego Network
Reception With the Men's Tennis Team
UCLA Women's Basketball
March 1
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Bruin Bash: UCLA Women's Basketball vs. USC
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Get the Rewards Credit Card for Bruins – the Wescom Bruin Edge Visa Credit Card
 
 
Get Up to Four Free Admissions to Alumni Association Appreciation Day Sports Events

 
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