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| During the month of October, the inaugural Welcome to the City series took place in locations around the globe. Longtime residents welcomed alumni who had just relocated to a new city. Bruins from of all ages and occupations gathered with their UCLA neighbors to restore a precious connection between the past and present with the intent of building a strong future. View the photo gallery below for a sampling of the more than 30 events that took place worldwide. See the diversity of events hosted and attended by alumni. Make plans to join the fun when the next series of events comes to your city. |
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CALIFORNIA: Conejo Valley, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco |
| IN CALIFORNIA Conejo Valley Oktoberfest Life is good in the Conejo Valley with most needed activities and amenities nestled within the community. Recently, Bruins have increased the value with social and professional networking opportunities. Welcome the advent of fall and neighbors who are UCLA alumni, by coming together to celebrate Oktoberfest with seasonal foods, a bar menu with over 20 craft beers and artisanal cocktails.    
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San Diego Brunch in Balboa Park Join San Diego Bruins in the heart of Balboa Park for Sunday brunch at a restaurant that serves local food sourced from local farms and craft beer from local breweries. Designed to be a place where people can get back to knowing their neighbors the ambiance is perfect to meet and connect with your fellow Bruins.    
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Glammin’ Sunday If you talk with your hands you’ll need conversation stopping nails. Come discover some tips and tricks from a cosmetic product development insider. Claim your rightful place on the cutting edge of style, paint your nails and learn how fashion icons like Marc Jacobs and Kat Von D are adding their flavor to the newest luxury and contemporary shades in nail color.  
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National Beacon Hill Neighborhood Tour and Brunch Join the UCLA Alumni Boston Network for a guided one-hour tour of the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood, followed by brunch. Amy Gold, alumna and former area tour guide, will take us from the golden dome of the State House through picturesque streets to learn about Beacon Hill’s rural beginnings, ornate past, fun facts and much more. Then Céad Míle Fáilte, a hundred thousand welcomes as Bruins gather for brunch in warm surroundings with beautiful Celtic motifs and floor to ceiling Irish craftsmanship. Fill your mind with interesting information, your stomach with good food and your spirit with great company.  
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UCLA vs. Colorado Game Watching Game watching UCLA Football with enthusiastic fans is the next best thing to being in the stands at the Rose Bowl or following the team on the road. Don your blue and gold and be in strong voice to cheer UCLA to victory over the Colorado Buffaloes. Meet your Las Vegas area Bruin neighbors and see how easy it is to find a comfortable place to belong.  
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D.C. City Tour and Brunch Put on your walking shoes and join a leisurely-paced tour that’s equally appropriate for new and longtime residents. Start at The Capitol and walk past the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Folger Shakespeare Library and the Marine Barracks. Be prepared to experience a surge of pride and patriotism, in the company of another source of pride your fellow Bruins. After working up an appetite, you will end the tour at Eastern Market, Washington, D.C.’s original and premier food and arts market. Mingle with Bruins, welcome new residents, refresh your sense of history and sample the fresh, amazing foods of your choice.    
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INTERNATIONAL Benvinguts a Barcelona Benvinguts! Come out and celebrate newly arrived and resident Bruins in the UCLA Barcelona community. Meet up at a vintage style bar, to enjoy the casual atmosphere, period music and innovative cocktails. Meet and connect with fellow Bruins in and around Barcelona as we expand the Bruin network to support one another and remain engaged with UCLA! 
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Bruins in Beijing Come out and celebrate newly arrived and resident Bruins in the UCLA Beijing community. Meet up at one of Beijing’s best bars to enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere, Cuban rum, Brazilian cachaças and impeccable service. Meet and connect with fellow Bruins in and around Beijing as we expand the Bruin network to support one another and remain engaged with UCLA! 
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Gallery Get-Together in The Bund Experience the blending of traditional and modern under the elegant historical backdrop of the urban renaissance of Rockbund. Join Bruins in Shanghai for a gallery tour of Lyceum MEM, the jewel in the crown on the Bund, a cultural oasis in the city of the future. Extend the camaraderie of the evening by staying on to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. 
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UCLA Takes Over Leicester Square Join local Bruins and Education Abroad Program (EAP) students to watch a fierce Pac-12 match-up as AP 8th ranked UCLA takes on #2 Oregon. Led by two of the top quarterbacks in the nation, Oregon is pegged as the favorite to top the standings and UCLA is expected to meet in the championship. Join fellow Bruins to support UCLA and cheer this precursor to what could be the PAC-12 title game. Come enjoy the excitement of the sport on state-of-the-art screens in the good company of people like you who lived, learned and thrived at UCLA.    
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Diversity Alumni Groups Foodie Tour of Grand Central Market A dynamic city needs a vibrant downtown. For nearly 100 years, Grand Central Market has evolved to reflect the changing population of downtown Los Angeles. Explore this historical landmark with Sherwin Goo ’87, APA Alumni of UCLA and sample the cuisines and cultures of Los Angeles. From the famous Wexler Deli to the new Eggslut, you’ll want to bring your appetite. Join Sherwin as he shares his experiences with the Grand Central Market and meet other Bruin foodies!    
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