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UCLA News and Stories | California Edition | March 2025
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"story of purpose" Leslie Gilbert-Lurie, Justice Advocate
L.A. Wildfires: Bruins Helping Bruins
The January wildfires across Los Angeles County were the most destructive in California history. It upended the lives of many in the Bruin community, and Bruins have responded with an outpouring of support.
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Books By Bruins: Stories About Women
In honor of Women's History Month, the Books by Bruins series is featuring a diverse collection of books written about women, which include industry trailblazers, rom-com socialites and unsung heroines who have shaped the course of history.
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"Bold & Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote" by Senator Kristen GIllibrand
Apply for the Alumni Association Board
More than ever, it is critical for the Alumni Board to help push the boundaries of what is possible when it comes to engagement and support for all alumni. We are seeking passionate Bruins interested in supporting their alma mater as board members.
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Alumni Travel Journal: Southeast Asia
See the world through the eyes and lens of an alumni traveler. This new series showcases the beauty and wonder discovered during our Alumni Travel tours. This first destination takes us to Bali, Singapore, Thailand and Cambodia.   
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Q & A With Chancellor Frenk
At the Alumni Town Hall, UCLA Connects event on Feb. 12, Chancellor Julio Frenk answered some questions submitted by alumni participants, discussing topics ranging from AI to athletics to his vision for the future.
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UCLA News
Guidance on Federal Updates Affecting UCLA Community From Research Funding to Immigration to DEI
 
UCLA Becomes First California Campus Awarded a Green Grounds Certification
 
NIH Awards $20.6 Million Grant to Establish Human Virome Characterization Center at UCLA
 
Women’s History Month at UCLA Brings Talks, the Arts and Empowerment Workshops to the Public
 
Missing Meteorite Samples From UCLA Collection Found on eBay Listing
 
Chancellor Announces Interim Suspension of Two Pro-Palestinian Student Groups

 
Alumni News
Advocate for UCLA: Tell Your Congress Member to Protect Life-Saving Research
 
 
Philanthropist Henry Samueli '75, M.S. '76, Ph.D. '80, Receives Prestigious IEEE Medal of Honor
 
 
12 Theater, Film and Television Bruins Were Oscar Nominees
 
 
Bruin Spotlight: Allen Fox '61, Ph.D. '68, Former World Class Tennis Player, College Coach and Author
 
 
Five Award-winning Films on Immigration by Professor John Caldwell, M.A. '83, Now Streaming
 
 
Aaron Feinstein's '01, M.F.A. '04, Theater Company Actionplay Is Opening the Stage Door for Neurodiverse Kids
 
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March 19
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Ask a Career Coach: Job Search Tips, Q&A With Emily Baxt ’92
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