@ As a first-generation immigrant, career coach Ricky Koo was taught to work hard, stay humble and let results speak. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing: You can be great at your job and still be misunderstood, overlooked or underestimated. In this webinar, Ricky Koo—a first-generation immigrant who rose through the ranks to become a corporate executive before building his own professional coaching business— breaks down what actually shapes how you’re perceived at work, and how to take control of your professional narrative without being fake, loud or political in ways that feel misaligned. This isn’t about self-promotion. It’s about self-definition. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: • Define your professional brand clearly—so others stop guessing your value or mislabeling your intent • Advocate for yourself without feeling awkward or “bragging”, even if you’ve been taught to keep your head down • Navigate workplace dynamics with confidence, instead of pretending they don’t exist (because ignoring them is a strategy—and usually a costly one) • Stay grounded in your worth during high-pressure moments, so stress, feedback or hierarchy don’t shake how you show up Regardless of your career level or what industry you work in, this session can help you develop your skills in self advocacy and intentional branding, refine your voice and create lasting impact. ### [Advising Communities of Excellence (ACE)](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/advising-communities-of-excellence-ace/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join us for our East Bay Happy Hour at Almanac Adventureland Barrel House & Taproom in Alameda, a dog (and kid) friendly, spacious gathering spot with shaded outdoor and indoor seating, an arcade, and a vast drink menu with award-winning beers, wine and much more. A food truck representing one of several local restaurants that alternate throughout the week will also be parked on site. ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. The workshop will be offered twice.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Malachi Whitson, drums Kai Lyons, guitar David Michael Otis, alto sax Ben Williams, bass Drummer, composer, educator, and community builder Malachi Whitson creates boundary-defying jazz rooted in the deep traditions of the Black Music canon–blues, gospel, swing, bebop–while simultaneously incorporating West African polyrhythms and Afro-Caribbean grooves. A passionate drummer since childhood, Whitson approaches the drums as not only an instrument, but a way of listening, connecting, and imagining a more vibrant world. Originally from the Bay Area and now based in Los Angeles, Whitson brings his new quartet to the JazzPOP stage to create music that connects ancestral echoes with contemporary voices in a sound that is unmistakably their own. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/whitson-j20

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@ Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. ### [UCLA Latino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-latino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-latino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Good food, good convos, good people. We’re grabbing brunch at Cafeteria 15L with 12 local Bruins. Come eat, catch up, and meet some new or familiar faces in the Sac community. Whether you’re new to Sac or have been here forever, come on out. We’d love to have you! ### [Sacramento Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/sacramento-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/sacramento-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ You are cordially invited to the UCLA Lambda Alumni Pool Party. Join us for a refreshing afternoon of poolside relaxation, delicious food, and great drinks. This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow UCLA Bruins and make meaningful new connections in a festive setting! Tickets are $30. Proceeds from this event are dedicated to advancing the UCLA Lambda Alumni Association, with 70% directly funding student scholarships and 30% supporting ongoing chapter operations. ### [UCLA Lambda LGBTQ Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-lambda-lgbtq-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-lambda-lgbtq-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Three artists – Joy Guidry, Speaker Music, and Alima Lee – take up the questions and critiques Arthur Jafa raises in his experimental film The White Album, with performances featuring a mix of live instrumentation, electronics, and spoken word. Through space, light and atmosphere, the program aims to dissolve the boundary between performer and audience, sound and presence, the seen and unseen. Deluge presents Nocturne, an evening of live experimental sound at the Hammer Museum, staged in conjunction with Arthur Jafa: The White Album. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/nocturne

#Arts #MovieFilm

@ Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

In this memoir essay workshop, participants will bring a meaningful object from home—a photograph, keepsake, book, or everyday item—and use it as a doorway into their personal story. Through guided sensory prompts and writing exercises, students will explore how this object connects to their background, family traditions, identity, and hopes for the future. They will craft a short memoir essay inspired by their object, culminating in a celebratory share-out that honors each student’s voice, imagination, and sense of belonging. Led by author Margaret Chandra Kerrison who most recently published an essay collection Los Angeles Lost and Found. She is a creative consultant who has worked with Disney Imagineering and leading design agencies to craft immersive, place-based stories. Across page and project, her work centers on shaping narratives that connect people more deeply to culture, community, and meaning. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/826LA-objmemoir

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@ Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. ### [Conejo Valley Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/conejo-valley-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/conejo-valley-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Come visit the Transfer Student Center during your orientation session to learn about transfer services, events, and ask questions about the UCLA transfer experience.

#Undergraduate

Description This session demonstrates best practices for adding media to your course as well as utilizing media in student work, such as assignments and introductions. We will cover the following: - Upload and post videos to your course - Create video submission assignments - Create an introductory discussion with video You will be provided with documentation and resources that you can use to add these activities to your course.

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@ Reconnect with the UC community and discover what’s next in your career. The HireUC Alumni Career Summit – Irvine brings together University of California alumni, graduate students, and doctoral candidates from all 10 UC campuses for a day of networking, career exploration, and meaningful connections with employers actively seeking talent. Join us on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the UCI Student Center to meet representatives from 75+ employers across a wide range of industries and career fields. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, considering a career transition, or expanding your professional network, this welcoming, expo-style event offers a valuable opportunity to connect face-to-face with organizations ready to hire. Event Details • Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Location: UCI Student Center, Pacifica Ballroom (311 W. Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA 92697) • Cost: Complimentary for alumni attendees • Registration: Advance registration is required We look forward to welcoming you and helping you take the next step in your professional journey. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Big Ten alumni are taking over Bar Louie Tustin for a night of conference pride, handcrafted cocktails, craveable bites, and connections served with a side of friendly competition. Join the Big Ten Club of Southern California on Tuesday, August 18 at 4:00 PM for a high-energy gastrobar mixer at The District, where school colors are encouraged and Big Ten spirit is always on the menu. Arrive hungry and thirsty: Bar Louie’s happy hour runs from 4:00–7:00 PM, with $9 burgers on deck. During the mixer, jump into the cornhole competition and see who has the best toss in the conference. Then, if you want to keep the night chilled, stick around afterward for Bar Louie’s trivia night and compete for big prizes. No speeches. No formal program. Just a can’t-miss Orange County night shaken, stirred, and served hot. * * * Please use the registration link that Big Ten Alumni Club of SoCal provided. ### [Orange County Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/orange-county-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/orange-county-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Connect with alumni from all 10 UC campuses working and driving innovation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical (STEM) related fields across Orange County at an exclusive networking reception. Hosted at The Commons at UCI Research Park, this mixer is an opportunity to expand your professional network and celebrate your shared UC experience. Enjoy light appetizers, refreshments and great conversation in a relaxed, open-air environment. Space for this event is limited. Please RSVP for your complimentary ticket by August 12 to ensure your spot. ### [Orange County Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/orange-county-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/orange-county-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

The Flux Screening Series brings the creative community together for a night of outstanding short films and music videos, featuring wildly inventive filmmaker presentations and performances. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/flux-s26

#Social #Community

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

#Educational #Career

These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.

#FacultyStaff #Educational #Media

FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA experts on the latest wellbeing research, practical recommendations, and more. Just thirty minutes via Zoom over your lunch hour. Join live, listen in, and come ready with questions. Take good care. August 2026 - FITWELL Talks Your Guide to Smarter Strength Training with UCLA Recreation Instructor KC Reischerl Discover the fundamentals of safe and effective strength training, including common mistakes to avoid, proper technique, and practical tips to help you build confidence in and out of the weight room. The session will also highlight UCLA Recreation FITWELL's free wellness programs and resources, making it easy to find opportunities that support your health and fitness goals. If time allows, stay until 12:45p to chat and connect with fellow Bruins. https://fitwell.recreation.ucla.edu/programs/special-events

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff

This workshop will provide concrete strategies and online tools to enable graduate students to improve their writing and editing process, check grammatical issues, and make appropriate vocabulary choices. The workshop will include a few extra strategies for non-native speakers of English, but most of the workshop is designed for everyone.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

@ Reconnect with the UC community and discover what’s next in your career. The HireUC Alumni Career Summit – San Francisco brings together University of California alumni, graduate students, and doctoral candidates from all 10 UC campuses for a day of networking, career exploration, and meaningful connections with employers actively seeking talent. Join us on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the South San Francisco Conference Center to meet representatives from 75+ employers across a wide range of industries and career fields. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, considering a career transition, or expanding your professional network, this welcoming, expo-style event offers a valuable opportunity to connect face-to-face with organizations ready to hire. As part of the UC alumni community, you’ll have access to a diverse group of employers, fellow alumni, and career professionals in a welcoming, expo-style setting designed to support your career journey. Event Details • Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Location: South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 S Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080 • Cost: Complimentary for alumni attendees • Registration: Advance registration is required We look forward to welcoming you and helping you take the next step in your professional journey. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Graduating is a big step- and what comes next can feel uncertain. The Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series offers open, discussion-based sessions for recent UCLA grads navigating life after college. These conversations are a space to connect with fellow Bruins, share your experiences, and gain insights from career professionals and peers alike. Whether you’re job hunting, considering grad school, or exploring new paths, you’re not alone. Join us for real talk, practical advice, and a supportive community. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

Feeling overwhelmed by your reading lists? Concerned that you are missing the point of what you have just read? Are you taking pages of notes for every article you read? This workshop will cover effective reading and note-taking strategies so that you read more efficiently, assess your reading with a critical eye, and annotate each work so that important concepts are easily accessible. Note: This workshop does not teach speed-reading techniques.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

See the sunset from the Garden at Twilight in the Garden, our after-hours summer series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Free admission for ages 13 and under. Picnics are encouraged. Check-in at La Kretz and Hilgard Entrances. We can't wait to see you there!

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@ The UCLA Black Alumni Association is hosting a happy hour as part of our UBAA in the City series. This is an opportunity for Black Bruins to network while supporting a Black-owned business. The event will run from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, but happy hour specials end at 7:00 PM. ### [UCLA Black Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-black-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-black-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join other Bruins for an evening of networking, conversation, and community at our Bay Area Networking Event. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, reconnect with UCLA alumni, or simply meet other Bruins in the area, this event is a great opportunity to build meaningful connections in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Enjoy light bites while connecting with alumni from a variety of industries and career stages. Bring a friend, make new connections, and discover ways to stay engaged with the Bay Area Bruins community and future UCLA Alumni events. We look forward to seeing you there! ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Machado Mijiga, drums Dario LaPoma, piano Milo Fultz, bass Portland multi-instrumentalist Machado Mijiga does not sit still. At just 31 years old, the prolific performer and producer has already released three dozen albums and a slew of singles and EPs spanning genres from jazz to R&B to electronica and hip hop. For his concert at the Hammer, Mijiga and his trio will embrace the eclecticism, pulling from all corners of his vast body of work to synthesize its unique quirks into a tight and lively performance. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/mijiga-j20

#Arts #Music