As Bruins, many of us have united as activists for causes and policy initiatives — especially in the last few months. Last week, University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announced a new
presidential policy to ensure that all individuals are identified by their accurate gender identity and lived or preferred name on university-issued documents and in UC’s information systems. This is a direct result of efforts led by UC students, staff, faculty and community members who united to advocate for inclusive policy changes.
The new policy will directly impact the greater UC alumni community by allowing alumni to retroactively amend their personal information on documents, such as transcripts and diplomas, and in online systems. The policy went into effect on Nov. 6, and the UC system-wide implementation must be completed by Dec. 31, 2023.
This week's offerings include opportunities for more learning and activism.
ENGAGE
Join us for
Empower Hour: Abolition 101 — Decolonize Your Activism, and hear from activist and infectious disease scientist Ayesha Khan '15, Ph.D., about re-envisioning student activism through a radical lens and as a tool to build community power.
WATCH
UCLA American Indian Studies Center (AISC) launched an online interactive hate crime map to help track incidents across the U.S. Watch an interview with AISC Director Shannon Speed on the creation of the map which enables victims to report harassment and attacks based on race, gender and religion.
LEARN
Learn about global racism and the role of education through a moderated discussion with UCLA Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Ana Spain Bradley.
LISTEN
Hear from UCLA Alumni Association Board Member Araceli Almazan '04, J.D. about her experiences at UCLA that led her to her current profession, her advice on how to manage burnout and how she defines success on the Bruin Success Podcast.
UNDERSTAND
Explore a
virtual exhibition investigating the myriad ways in which Native Americans are represented and misrepresented. It features popular culture imagery and humanistic photography and contemporary art by two Native artists: Navajo artist and filmmaker, Pamela J. Peters '11, and Kiowa photographer, Horace Poolaw.
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Winter quarter enrollment begins Nov. 2.
In response to current challenges, a broad selection of virtual professional development and personal enrichment seminars are being offered at no cost. Search the list and take your future further with these educational resources and tools.