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Today

Bruin Professionals Westwood Chapter Meeting

Time Thu 3/19 • 8AM PDT

James West Alumni Center, Founders Room •

The Performance Challenge Every Leader Faces Integrity is the performance challenge every leader faces. It’s the gap between what we say and what we do, and for most leaders, that gap is larger than we’d like. This session equips leaders to close that gap, align actions with commitments, and unlock the extraordinary growth that comes from living with functional integrity.

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France Network: UCLA Alumni Happy Hour

Time Thu 3/19 • 11AM PDT

Corner Haussmann • Paris France

Please join UCLA Alumni Network France for Happy Hour on Thursday, March 19th at Corner Haussmann in 9eme arrondisement. RSVP required. Please RSVP by Monday, March 16th.

Alumni

Practical Accessibility on Video

Time Thu 3/19 • 3PM - 4PM PDT RSVP

Event Organized by the UC Office of the President Created for beginners and non-specialists, this webinar series offers practical guidance for improving the accessibility of everyday digital content. Sessions focus on basic techniques and built-in tools you can start using right away to make your content more accessible. Videos & online calls require different accessibility considerations than documents or websites. In this session, we will discuss what you can do to ensure your audio/visual content – including live meetings – is as accessible as possible to people with disabilities.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Bay Area Bruins: Bruin Happy Hour

Time Thu 3/19 • 6:30PM PDT

Blue Oak Brewing Company • San Carlos CA

Come hang out and meet up with other Bruins after work at Blue Oak Brewing Company. It’s the beginning of March madness so be prepared to catch some basketball in addition to enjoying the tasty beers and some great company.

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Tomorrow

Colorado: UCLA Men’s Basketball March Madness Party

Time Fri 3/20 • 3:30PM PDT

BrewDog Denver • Denver CO

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA Men's Basketball team! Everyone is welcome. IT IS ON!! ????????

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Chicago Network: UCLA Men's Basketball vs. UCF Game Watch Party

Time Fri 3/20 • 4:30PM PDT

Dog Haus Biergarten - Lincoln Park • Chicago IL

Cheer on the Bruins as they face off against the UCF Knights! WEAR BLUE & ARRIVE EARLY, it will be crowded!

Alumni

A Face in the Crowd

Time Fri 3/20 • 7:30PM PDT

Billy Wilder Theater

Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. A Face in the Crowd U.S., 1957 “What do I get out of this?” asks Andy Griffith’s “Lonesome” Rhodes of Patricia Neil’s radio producer touring an Arkansas jail for local musical talent. In his rise to fame and influence, Rhodes’ narcissistic motivation remains the same throughout A Face in the Crowd, no matter what Everyman platitudes people project on him. Radio gets him started but television is the new medium that vaults him to the pinnacle of political power. With McCarthyism still in the air, director Elia Kazan and screenwriter Budd Schulberg pitch a darker take on populism than Frank Capra’s in Meet Doe Joe, but they still share a faith in the American public’s natural resistance to authoritarian appeals that, for all the film’s prophetic bone fides, feels naive in retrospect.—Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm 35mm, b&w, 126 min. Director: Elia Kazan. Screenwriter: Budd Schulberg. With: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa. 35mm preservation print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive with funding provided by The Film Foundation and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Part of: From John Doe to Lonesome Rhodes: Antifacism from the Archive

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Saturday March 21

Orange County Network: Someone Cares Soup Kitchen Volunteer

Time Sat 3/21 • 7:30AM PDT

Someone Cares • Costa Mesa CA

Join OC Bruins for a meaningful all-day volunteer experience at Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hot meals, resources, and compassionate support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Orange County. Volunteers will assist with cooking, food preparation, and serving meals to guests. This is a hands-on opportunity to give back to the community while working directly with the Someone Cares team. All volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate. This is an all-day shift, and attendance is mandatory for the full duration. Spots are limited, so please only sign up if you are confident you can attend and meet all requirements.

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Men's Rugby at Cal Poly

Time Sat 3/21 • 12PM PDT

San Luis Obispo, CA

CRAA D1A League Match

Club Sports Rugby

Bruin Family Social - Ridgefield, WA

Time Sat 3/21 • 1PM PDT

Windy Hills Winery • Ridgefield WA

Bruin Family Socials (formerly known as Coffee Socials) are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, these Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin community. Bruin Family Socials are hosted on a year-round basis through a variety of activities and locations\*. We hope you will consider hosting or participating in an event near you!

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UCLA Alumni Bruin Bash: UCLA Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament Game

Time Sat 3/21 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT

UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame • Los Angeles CA

This Saturday, UCLA Alumni Affairs is hosting a **Bruin Bash** before the No. 1-seed Bruins take on No. 16-seed Cal Baptist in the **[2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournamen](https://uclabruins.com/sports/2025/9/19/ncaa-womens-basketball-tournament-central?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RSVP+for+UCLA+Womens+Basketball+Bruin+Bash+at+2026+NCAA+Womens+Basketball+Tournament&utm_term=2026+NCAA+Women%26amp;%23x27;s+Basketball+Tournament&utm_id=2658529&sfmc_id=130420743)[t](https://click.eamail4.support.ucla.edu/?qs=eyJkZWtJZCI6IjMzOWIwNzA4LTI1NmYtNDY3MS04YzkzLThkM2FmNDFiMTRhMCIsImRla1ZlcnNpb24iOjEsIml2IjoiOHNwaUhMQ0FYZFF0K3IxWEpndEwzdz09IiwiY2lwaGVyVGV4dCI6ImN4eXpNaTFXN1FldkxZUFZFRmNWQjVYbU5sV0RidERGZkg2blBreTUrSzE0NTVST2JQMWI1NFhDTWxuaVlLeTdlNkY4VkkvV0tXYzM0SGc2S1BQeGp5c0FyR0x5eW1JY3NJQmQxQzM2dlZjbUMwdmYiLCJhdXRoVGFnIjoiajlZcFp6ZmdlRG9vOC9HUEt3Q3NZZz09In0%3D)** at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial — and **YOU’RE INVITED!** The pregame party will take place at the **James West Alumni Center**, just steps away from the arena, and offers a great way to beat the traffic by arriving early. Connect with other Bruins and enjoy heavy appetizers provided by Bruin-owned San Pedro Brewing Company before rooting UCLA to victory! This event is open to all UCLA fans, and an RSVP is requested. See you there — **Go Bruins!**

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Chicago Network: UCLA Women's Basketball vs. Cal Baptist Game Watch Party

Time Sat 3/21 • 7PM PDT

Dog Haus Biergarten - Lincoln Park • Chicago IL

Cheer on the Bruins as they face off against the Cal Baptist Lancers! WEAR BLUE & ARRIVE EARLY, it will be crowded!

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THE DREAM & THE LIE

Time Sat 3/21 • 7:30PM PDT

Billy Wilder Theater

In-person: Q&A with filmmaker Elena Dorfman; Ariel West, artist-in-residence, UCLA Film & Television Archive. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. THE DREAM & THE LIE U.S., 2024 For over four decades, from 1944–1991, Albania was ruled by one of the most repressive dictatorships anywhere in the world. For most of that time, the Marxist-Leninist regime was led by Enver Hoxha, who ruthlessly suppressed any opposition and kept his fearful population isolated from the outside world. Throughout that period, Albanians could see images of themselves and their country only as represented in the fiction features and documentaries produced by the state-run New Albania Kinostudio. In 1993, two years after the end of the regime, Albanian American visual artist and photographer Elena Dorfman began regularly visiting her mother’s home country and in 2018 she was granted unprecedented access to the collection of the Albanian National Film Archive. The result of her archival research, Dorfman’s experimental feature documentary, THE DREAM & THE LIE brings scenes from the archive’s film holdings together in a widescreen triptych image that can feel both epic and intimate in scale all at once. A captivating exploration of how movies were used by the regime to construct a powerful national mythology that penetrated deep into daily life, THE DREAM & THE LIE is also a visually arresting example of how artists can creatively and productively engage with archival material. The UCLA Film & Television Archive is pleased to host Elena Dorfman at the Billy Wilder Theater for a screening of THE DREAM & THE LIE followed by an in person conversation with the Archive’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence Ariel West about the film and relationship between the artist and the archive. DCP, color and b&w, 70 min. Director: Elena Dorfman. Programmed and note written by Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm. Part of: THE DREAM & THE LIE

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Library Film & Television Archive

Sunday March 22

Sicily in Depth

Day Sun 3/22

Italy •

Crossroads of the Mediterranean … the “toe” in Italy’s boot … “God’s Kitchen” … Sicily is all this, and much more, as this stellar small group journey, limited to 24 travelers, reveals. It’s lively cities and ancient ruins, hospitable people and delectable cuisine – a feast for all the senses. This 12-day Sicilian sojourn begins in 2,700-year-old Palermo, where highlights include the prized Arab-Norman architecture – one of the itinerary’s four UNESCO sites – and world-class street food. Discover the medieval walled town of Erice, boasting panoramic mountaintop views, and tour Trapani’s famed salt pans where Sicilians still harvest salt. Stopping in Monreale, admire the celebrated cathedral’s breathtaking mosaics, then sample the offerings at a family-owned winery before proceeding to Agrigento. Here in the ancients’ “most beautiful city of mortals,” take in the impressive Valley of the Temples, including the beautifully preserved Temple of Concordia, and the archaeological museum. A small group highlight follows: a Sicilian cooking class. En route to Syracuse for a three-night stay, see the elaborate Villa Romana del Casale’s magnificent mosaics. Explore Syracuse’s renowned Archaeological Park of Neapolis, whose monuments include a 5th-century BCE Greek theater, and embark on a cruise along Sicily’s Ionian coast. A walking tour gives an in-depth look at Ortigia, Syracuse’s historical center. After an excursion to Mount Etna, one of Europe’s largest active volcanoes, enjoy a small group highlight: lunch with excellent Sicilian wines at a private farm. The final destination is Taormina, with touring and time at leisure in this delightful medieval town.

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San Fernando Valley Network: Wellness Walk

Time Sun 3/22 • 9AM PDT

Aliso Canyon Trail • Granada Hills

Please join our second wellness walk of the year! We will be walking the Aliso Canyon trail in Granda Hills. It is a 3.5-mile out-and-back trail, so you can walk as much or as little as you want. It is tree-lined in the beginning and crosses a small stream at different points. There is a steep hill at the end for those who want a challenge. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/aliso-canyon Please wear your Bruins gear and don't forget your water!

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Inside Out

Time Sun 3/22 • 11AM PDT

Billy Wilder Theater

Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum All Family Flicks screenings are free admission. Seating is first come, first served. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program. Inside Out If adolescence can sometimes look a little messy on the outside that’s because it’s complete emotional chaos on the inside. Pixar’s instant classic about growing up takes us inside the mind of Riley, a rural teenager whose struggle with alienation after a big city move is compounded by her personified feelings, Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust, who must learn to appreciate each other so Riley can thrive again in her new environment. DCP, color, 95 min. Director: Pete Docter, Ronnie Del Carmen. Screenwriter: Josh Cooley. With: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Richard Kind. Recommended for ages 6+ Part of: Family Flicks

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Library Film & Television Archive

Men's Lacrosse at Sonoma State

Time Sun 3/22 • 1PM PDT

Eugene, OR

Club Sports Lacrosse

Devoted to You / Love Unto Waste

Time Sun 3/22 • 7PM PDT

Billy Wilder Theater

Introduction by guest programmer Janet Louie, Ph.D. candidate, Harvard University. Post-screening Q&A with Louie and Michael Berry, director of UCLA Center for Chinese Studies.

#Arts #MovieFilm

Library Film & Television Archive

Off-site: Gunvor Nelson Tribute I: Red Shift

Time Sun 3/22 • 7:30PM PDT

2220 Arts + Archives

Introduction by filmmaker and curator Cherlyn Hsing-Hsin Liu and film historian and curator Steve Anker. Guest speaker Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, Los Angeles Filmforum/Rotations and the Academy Museum. Please note: This screening takes place at 2220 Arts + Archives, 2220 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057 Total runtime: 80 min.

#Arts #MovieFilm

Library Film & Television Archive

Monday March 23

Project Organization for Writing - ONLINE (for graduate/professional students)

Time Mon 3/23 • 9AM - 10AM PDT RSVP

In this workshop, we will discuss how to set up an organized system for a large-scale research and writing project, especially the writing components.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Graduate Writing Center

Men's Lacrosse at #18 Oregon

Time Mon 3/23 • 11AM PDT

Eugene, OR

Club Sports Lacrosse

Strategies for Writing Effective Scientific Papers - ONLINE (for graduate/professional students)

Time Mon 3/23 • 12:45PM - 1:45PM PDT RSVP

This workshop will address basic principles for writing scientific papers and offer strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. We will also introduce key points from Joshua Schimel's book Writing Science on developing good narrative structure and clarity to make writing engaging and impactful.

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Graduate Writing Center

Scrivener: Managing Research and Writing - ONLINE (for graduate/professional students)

Time Mon 3/23 • 4:30PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP

In this workshop, we will show the basic functions of Scrivener and demonstrate how this tool can significantly improve organizational systems for research and writing. We will also describe how Scrivener interfaces with other tools like Microsoft Word and Zotero.

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Graduate Writing Center

Tuesday March 24

The Galápagos Islands

Day Tue 3/24

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador •

Undiscovered by Europeans until the 16th century, the Galápagos Islands hold a central position in modern history as the birthplace of the theory of evolution. Join fellow alumni on the deluxe Isabela II for a wondrous journey to one of the most biologically unique places on earth. Each island in this volcanic archipelago hosts species that are exquisitely adapted to the available food sources and surrounding environments: the marine iguana, which eats mostly algae and is the only sea-going lizard in the world, and the Galapagos tortoises—some species of which were hunted to the brink of extinction by 18th and 19th-century whalers. Also observe how species have evolved to interact with each other; certain Darwin’s finches have developed a symbiotic relationship with land iguanas, who will obligingly raise themselves from the ground so that the birds can more easily pluck parasites from their bellies. Because the human presence is still relatively minimal, many of the animals are remarkably unafraid of visitors. This will allow you to observe and photograph them at very close proximity, either from land, by panga or during snorkeling excursions.

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Bruin Professionals Encino Chapter Meeting

Time Tue 3/24 • 7:30AM PDT

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. • Encino CA

Join BP Encino Chapter for their monthly meeting! Healthcare Accountability: Plans, Providers, and New Enforcement Realities Overview of rising accountability pressures in healthcare, spotlighting the Change Healthcare cyber crisis's impact on plans and providers, alongside California's hospice crackdowns, CMS PPEO scrutiny, and claim denial tactics. Practical takeaways for any business on vendor risks, documentation readiness, and contract safeguards.

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Time Management and Productivity Tips for Writing - ONLINE (for graduate/professional students)

Time Tue 3/24 • 9AM - 10AM PDT RSVP

In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for time management, goal setting, and productivity when conducting large-scale research and writing projects, especially for the writing components.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Graduate Writing Center

Creating Effective Figures and Visuals for Conference Presentations and Publications - ONLINE

Time Tue 3/24 • 12:45PM - 1:45PM PDT RSVP

This workshop focuses on strategies for designing effective figures and visual materials for conference presentations, publications, and other contexts. The workshop will also introduce different software packages that can be used to create high-quality figures and offer further resources for learning these programs.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Graduate Writing Center

UCLA Chancellor’s LINK Program: Fireside Chat and Networking Reception

Time Tue 3/24 • 5PM PDT

UCLA Downtown • Los Angeles CA

Each year, a select group of undergraduates is chosen for an immersive leadership experience designed to enhance critical thinking, civic awareness and career skills. This winter, 24 Bruins were selected to participate in a dedicated course and an experiential journey across Los Angeles, where they will meet civic and community leaders and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping our city. We invite you to join these exceptional students and fellow alumni for an evening of insight, connection and inspiration in downtown Los Angeles.

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Conejo Valley Network: Brew-in at Figuero Mountain Brewery

Time Tue 3/24 • 6PM PDT

Figueroa Mountain Brewery • Westlake Village

Join other Bruin Alumni, converse, grab a bite and a glass of wine.

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Orange County Network: Meet Disneyland VP of Experience Optimization Janet Vogelgesang, MBA '11

Time Tue 3/24 • 6PM PDT

Team Disney Anaheim Auditorium • Anahiem CA

**\*\*Event At Capacity\*\*** **\*WAITLIST\*** **This event has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please contact regionalnetworks@alumni.ucla.edu and provide the following information: ** * **First and Last Names of everyone in your party** * **Email addresses of everyone in your party** * **Phone numbers of everyone in your party** Janet Vogelgesang, MBA '11 is Vice President of Experience Optimization at the Disneyland Resort, where she leads cross-functional efforts to elevate the end-to-end guest journey through the powerful combination of data, strategy, integration, and fun! A 25-year Disney cast member who began her journey as an intern, Vogelgesang is widely respected for turning analytics into practical improvements that enhance both operational performance and guest satisfaction at one of the world’s most iconic destinations. A proud Bruin, Vogelgesang earned her MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Her UCLA Anderson experience helped shape her strategic and analytical leadership style—skills that have fueled her steady rise from intern to executive. Throughout her Disney career, Vogelgesang has held progressive leadership roles, including Director of Operational Planning and Industrial Engineering (2000–2015), where she advanced planning methodologies and data-driven decision making, and Director of Guest Experience Services (2015–2021), where she led initiatives focused on service delivery and guest recovery. Today, she continues to champion strategy and cross-functional integration in support of the high standards of The Walt Disney Company. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. Vogelgesang will be speaking backstage at Disneyland Resort, offering attendees an inside look at how world-class guest experiences are designed and optimized. For UCLA alumni, this is a compelling chance to hear firsthand how her time at UCLA Anderson helped shape a remarkable career journey—from Disney intern to senior executive—and to gain practical insights you can apply in your own leadership path.

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Wednesday March 25

Cultivating a Healthy Work/Life Balance

Time Wed 3/25 • 12PM PDT

Zoom

Is it possible to build a life that feels successful and sane—both professionally and personally? Do you ever feel like there’s always too much to do, at work and at home, leaving you stressed and out of balance? Or maybe you’re not there yet, but you want to ensure you never reach that point. Be part of a workshop that challenges the notion of a “perfect” work-life balance and creates space for you to consider your personal and professional priorities. You’ll walk away with clear ideas and practical action steps to create a life that feels grounded, enjoyable, and fulfilling—at work and beyond. Presenter Holly Hoeksema is a Career Engagement Specialist at UC Santa Cruz with more than 25 years of experience in leadership development, team building, and executive coaching. She is certified in life coaching, course management, and servant leadership, and brings strong expertise in personality assessments and vocational tools.

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Accessibility for the LMS in Under an Hour

Time Wed 3/25 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Event is organized by UC Online and the UC Office of the President The session will give UC faculty practical, hands-on guidance aligned with upcoming accessibility standards—without directing them to external commercial content. You must register and sign-in using a UC email address. Accessibility for the LMS in an Hour is a practical, design-focused webinar for anyone building or teaching courses in the UC system that utilize Canvas, our shared learning management system. In under sixty minutes, we’ll cover what it actually means to create an accessible LMS course without turning you into a legal expert or a developer. You’ll learn how accessibility shows up in everyday decisions like page structure, documents, media, navigation, and assessments, and how small, intentional changes can make a big difference for learners. While accessibility regulations are evolving, this session focuses on what works now: clear design, inclusive practices, and strategies you can apply immediately in the tools you already use.

#FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

Practical Accessibility on Canvas

Time Wed 3/25 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Event Organized by the UC Office of the President Created for beginners and non-specialists, this webinar series offers practical guidance for improving the accessibility of everyday digital content. Sessions focus on basic techniques and built-in tools you can start using right away to make your content more accessible. Accessibility for the LMS in an Hour is a practical, design-focused webinar for anyone building or teaching online courses in the UC system. In just sixty minutes, we’ll cover what it actually means to create an accessible LMS course—without turning you into a legal expert or a developer. You’ll learn how accessibility shows up in everyday decisions like page structure, documents, media, navigation, and assessments, and how small, intentional changes can make a big difference for learners. While accessibility regulations are evolving, this session focuses on what works now: clear design, inclusive practices, and strategies you can apply immediately in the tools you already use.

#FacultyStaff #Educational

Teaching and Learning Center

Bruin Professionals IT Affinity Group Chapter Meeting

Time Wed 3/25 • 4:30PM PDT

Zoom

Join BP IT Affinity Group on their monthly meeting!

Alumni

Channel Islands Network: Spring Happy Hour with the Channel Islands Bruins

Time Wed 3/25 • 5PM PDT

Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar • Oxnard CA

Join the Channel Islands Bruins for Happy Hour! Light appetizers will be provided, and there will be a no-host bar. A portion of each ticket will be donated to the Channel Islands Scholarship Fund.

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Bruin Professionals Century City & Silicon Beach Joint Happy Hour

Time Wed 3/25 • 5:30PM PDT

Yard House Marina Del Rey • Marina Del Rey CA

Bruin Professionals invites you to a joint happy hour between Century City and Silicon Beach! An amazing evening, a great time with your fellow Bruins, and of course, plenty of networking! Your ticket includes appetizers and one drink!

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Bruins in the Bay Area: Leaders at the Forefront of AI

Time Wed 3/25 • 6PM PDT

Palermo • San Jose CA

Join the UCLA Alumni Association in collaboration with partners across UCLA as we bring Bruins together to network and learn about AI. Enjoy hosted appetizers as you strengthen your professional network with alumni across all industry verticals. Get an overview of AI and its application to strategy, and various industries, such as healthcare, finance, technology, and consulting. * * * Meet the speakers: ![](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Betty-Pio-3-435x435.jpg) **[Betty Pio '02](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettypio/) **Partner, Kearney Pio is a Partner in Kearney’s Healthcare and Life Sciences practice. She spent seven years in nuclear medicine clinical research at the UCLA Medical Center and now has over 20 years of experience as a management consultant, working in portfolio strategy, growth strategy, corporate strategy, commercial development, and pricing and market access. Her work focuses on the intersection of scientific innovation, healthcare policy and patient access. ![](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nicole-Loventhal-435x435.jpg) **[Nicole Loventhal '94](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nloventhal/) **Managing Director, EY Loventhal is a C-suite advisor with a focus on technology-enabled finance transformation. She is a strategic problem solver who excels at identifying challenges and creating actionable solutions to drive success. She specializes in helping businesses and individuals navigate pivotal moments of change, evolution and growth. She has worn many hats, always driven by a passion for guiding individuals toward their personal and professional success. ![](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Neil-435x435.jpg) **[Neil Hoyne, MBA '09](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilhoyne/) **Chief strategist, Google As chief strategist at Google, Hoyne has redefined how the world's leading brands approach data, AI and digital transformation. His work goes beyond traditional analytics, creating frameworks that help Fortune 500 companies discover strategic clarity in an increasingly complex technical landscape. Author of the bestselling "Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers' Hearts," Hoyne brings a unique perspective to the intersection of technology and human behavior. * * * **Brought to you by:** ![UCLA Giving Chancellor's Society](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chancellors-society.jpg) ![](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/downloadMqE-435x64.png)  ![](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UCLAAndersonLOGO_w_MSBA-435x237.png)

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Orange County Network: OC UCLA Book Club

Time Wed 3/25 • 6:30PM PDT

Zoom

A Virtual Book Club Event to discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz

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Thursday March 26

AI Governance in the Age of Digital Disruption: A Practical Workshop

Time Thu 3/26 • 3PM PDT

UCLA Anderson School of Management - Grand Salon in Marion Anderson Hall; 5th level • Los Angeles

AI is changing business practices rapidly, while governance and ethical guidelines often struggle to keep pace. This creates new and evolving risk, from data security and third-party exposure to decision accountability and board oversight. Join UCLA Anderson’s Board Connections at Anderson (BCA) and the Private Directors Association (PDA), a national membership network for directors and governance leaders, for an in-person program designed to help board members and senior executives learn, discuss, and share practical approaches to AI governance. The session begins with a short keynote-style presentation, followed by facilitated small-group work on a case/exercise to translate concepts into actionable governance guardrails. We’ll close with networking and refreshments. Agenda: 3:00-3:30 PM: Registration 3:30-5:00 PM: Program (presentation + facilitated workshop) 5:00-6:00 PM: Networking & Refreshments **For questions, contact Ruben Gamerberg, ruben@caltronconstruction.com.**

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Your Next Degree: Law School

Time Thu 3/26 • 5PM PDT

Zoom

A legal career can begin at many different stages of life, and there is no single roadmap to law school. You do not have to apply as a senior year student to pursue a JD or build a meaningful career in the legal field. This UCLA Alumni webinar explores what it takes to apply to law school after graduation. Learn about the application process and timeline, and hear from an admissions expert from the UCLA School of Law, as well as a current UCLA law student and alumni attorney who will share their experiences. Whether you have long considered law school or are newly exploring the idea, this session will clarify the steps involved and help you determine your next move. ### **The panel of speakers includes:** * * * ![](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mindy-Gurule.jpg) ****Mindy Gurule, JD '07**** _Senior Associate Director of Admissions, UCLA School of Law_ Mindy Gurule is the Senior Associate Director of Admissions at UCLA School of Law. She earned her B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where she served as Managing Editor of the UCLA Law Review. Before joining UCLA Law's admissions office, Mindy practiced corporate law at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. In her current role, Mindy reads and evaluates J.D. applications, oversees the admissions process, leads recruitment initiatives, and advises prospective students throughout the application cycle.​​  * * * ![](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Armine-Kulikyan.jpg) **Armine Kulikyan** _Assistant Director of Career Education & Development, UCLA Career Center_ Armine Kulikyan is currently an Assistant Director of Career Education & Development and Pre-Law Advisor at UCLA’s Career Center. In this role, she works closely with students who are exploring careers in the legal field and supports prospective law school applicants throughout the application process.  She brings extensive experience in both academic and career counseling, having served at institutions including CSU Los Angeles, CSU Northridge, Pasadena City College, and Cal Lutheran University. Throughout her career, Armine has developed a strong passion for guiding students through career exploration and helping them make informed decisions about pursuing graduate and professional education.  As a Pre-Law Advisor, Armine helps students determine whether law school is the right fit for their goals and interests. She works closely with applicants to plan law school timelines and strengthen key application materials, including personal statements, resumes, and additional materials, while helping them thoughtfully reflect on their experiences and articulate their motivations for pursuing law. * * * ![](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cameron-Saneii.jpg) **Cameron Saneii '19, JD '24** _Associate at Foley & Lardner LLP_ Cameron is an attorney in the Energy Finance Practice Group based in the Los Angeles office of Foley & Lardner LLP.. His work focuses on matters related to energy finance, drawing on experience across corporate, finance, and real estate matters. Cameron earned his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 2024, where he was involved with the Student Bar Association. He received his B.A., cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2019, majoring in Communication with a minor in English. Prior to joining Foley, Cameron served as a summer associate with the firm, where he gained experience reviewing and editing contracts, participating in client meetings, and supporting matters related to real estate, finance, and corporate law. Earlier in his career, he worked at a corporate law firm specializing in data security and fund formation. Before pursuing law, Cameron worked in the entertainment industry and was an amateur boxer. * * * ![](https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Annemarie-Scott.jpg) **Annemarie Scott** _Assistant Dean of Admissions, UC Law SF_ Annemarie Scott is the Assistant Dean of Admissions at UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), where she leads recruitment efforts, application review, and oversees enrollment operations for the JD program. Prior to joining the UC Law SF community in 2023, she worked for 16 years in the admissions office at Santa Clara Law. Dean Scott serves as an ex-officio member of the faculty-chaired Admissions Policy Committee and the LEOP (Legal Education Opportunity Program) Admissions Committee. She has served on LSAC's Emerging Markets and Innovation Committee and the Professional Development Workgroup. Dean Scott has presented on the topics of law school admissions and financial aid to audiences nationally and internationally. She holds a BA in Theatre Design from Scripps College and resides in San Jose with her husband and dogs. * * *

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