Today
World Cup Watch Party
Fri 7/10 • 12PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Fri 7/10 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.
Tomorrow
South Bay Network: UCLA South Bay Campus Tour + Wellness & Yoga Experience
Sat 7/11 • 10AM PDT
UCLA South Bay Campus • Rancho Palos Verdes CA
UCLA South Bay Campus Tour + Wellness & Yoga Experience Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Connect. Recharge. Explore UCLA South Bay. Connect with fellow Bruins for a refreshing and inspiring morning at the beautiful UCLA South Bay Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes! Enjoy an exclusive guided campus tour, connect with alumni and friends, and recharge with a special wellness session, featuring stress-management tips and a relaxing beginner-friendly yoga class led by UCLA Recreation (please bring your own mat or towel). Light refreshments will be provided. Whether you come to network, unwind, or simply explore UCLA’s scenic South Bay location, this event offers something for everyone. All Bruins, family members, and friends are welcome! Proceeds from the event will benefit the UCLA Alumni South Bay Network Scholarship Fund.
World Cup Watch Party
Sat 7/11 • 2PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup
Sunday July 12
Team UC Runs the Saucony London 10k
Sun 7/12 • 1AM PDT
Central London •
Since 2008, a team of University of California alumni, students and friends have participated in an annual 10K charity race through the heart of central London. Run, walk, or skip with UC Alumni UK this year to support student scholarships!
Family Flicks: The Secret World of Arrietty
Sun 7/12 • 11AM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Co-presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive Recommended for ages 5+ Studio Ghibli’s enchanting adaptation of Mary Norton’s classic children’s novel The Borrowers follows Arrietty, a tiny “Borrower,” who lives in secret with her family under the floorboards of a rustic human cottage. When she’s discovered by Shawn, an ailing young boy who’s come to spend the summer with his great-aunt, her whole world feels threatened. Showcasing Ghibli’s signature lush and cozy animation, The Secret World of Arrietty (2019) is a gentle, awe-inspiring story about bravery, trust and a beautiful friendship that bridges two very different worlds. Learn more here https://hmmr.buzz/arrietty-ff.
The Secret World of Arrietty
Sun 7/12 • 11AM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
Presented by UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program.
Mahjong Social with Mahjong Mistress
Sun 7/12 • 1:30PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
An afternoon of film, play, and connection centered around the enduring, ever-evolving game of mahjong, a tile-based game involving skill, strategy, and luck. Known for their sold-out, high-energy gatherings, Mahjong Mistress bring their signature blend of play, community, and cultural perspective to the Hammer. Whether you’ve never touched a tile or have been playing for years, this is a chance to learn, play, and meet new people. The program begins with a screening of Edward Yang’s Mahjong (1996), a fast-moving portrait of Taipei in the ’90s where every interaction feels like a high-stakes game. After the film, the action shifts from screen to table with an open mahjong session in the Hammer's courtyard for all experience levels. Mahjong Mistress instructors will be on hand to teach beginners, while experienced players can jump right into the mix. Expect a lively, social atmosphere with shared tables, new connections, and a little friendly competition. Mahjong Mistress will also debut a selection of limited-edition merchandise, extending their visual language beyond the table. 1:30PM Screening: Mahjong (dir. Edward Yang, 1996) 3-6:30PM Mahjong Mistress open mahjong session Learn more at https://hmmr.buzz/mahjong.
Monday July 13
Study Abroad Q&A Drop-In
Mon 7/13 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
Are you considering studying abroad this 26/27 Academic Year? UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a Q&A session to ensure all of your questions are answered! Please complete the RSVP form below to receive the Zoom details, thank you!
Media Best Practices: Use Captioning to Create Accessible Media
Mon 7/13 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Description: This session will introduce instructors and TAs to accessibility tools that are available in Bruin Learn. We will demonstrate the following:- How to use auto-generated captions- How to edit captions- How to select optimal tools and formats for posting your videos- Overview of the WCAG 2.1 AA compliance deadline for April, 2026By the end of this session, participants will be able to select and utilize tools to make their media more accessible in Bruin Learn. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Bruin Professionals IT Affinity Group Meeting
Mon 7/13 • 4:30PM PDT
Zoom
Join BP IT Affinity Group for their monthly meeting!
Bay Area Network: Planning Meeting
Mon 7/13 • 7PM PDT
Zoom
Join us for our bi-monthly Bay Area Bruins Board planning meeting. Meet new Bruins over Zoom. Learn about our past, present and future events in Northern California. We aim to coordinate activities to bring Bruins together across geographies, from Los Gatos to Oakland to Marin to San Mateo. Get connected with UCLA and your local alums. RSVP to get the Zoom link. We look forward to meeting you!
Tuesday July 14
Bruin Professionals Century City Chapter Meeting
Tue 7/14 • 8AM PDT
Century Towers • Century City CA
Join BP Century City Chapter for their monthly meeting! 2 HOURS vs. 3 DAYS The race to beat drug resistant superbugs.
World Cup Watch Party
Tue 7/14 • 12PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup
UCLA IRB Review: Policy and Procedures
Tue 7/14 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide an overview of the UCLA IRB application process and related policies and procedures.
Is New Quizzes Right for You?
Tue 7/14 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
Bruin Learn has two quiz engines available to instructors - Classic Quizzes (the original quiz tool) and New Quizzes. This session is aimed at faculty who would like to learn more about New Quizzes and its benefits, limitations, and upcoming features and enhancements. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Beachside Network: 2 Year Countdown to the Summer Games
Tue 7/14 • 6PM PDT
Watch Me! Sports Bar • Long Beach
We will have a networking hour, followed by a presentation from an official representative on the countdown to the summer games, including upcoming events leading to the games, volunteer opportunities, and the roles that the city of Long Beach and UCLA will play.
San Diego Network: SD UCLA Alumni Network 2026 Open Board Meeting
Tue 7/14 • 6PM PDT
Civita Rec Center • San Diego CA
Join Us for an Open Board Meeting at 6pm on July 14th in Mission Valley. Meet fellow Bruins, discover what we're building, and find your place in our community. Dinner is provided. What to expect: \- Learn about the UCLA San Diego Alumni Network and our mission \- Hear about upcoming events and community initiatives \- Discover ways to get involved and make an impact \- Connect with board members and fellow alumni
South Bay Book Club - July
Tue 7/14 • 7PM PDT
Hybrid: In-person or via Zoom •
Come join Bruin Alumni and Friends for a fun and relaxing discussion of books. We try to curate a wide variety of genres (all recommended by our own members) to accommodate all tastes and to encourage each other to read something we wouldn't on our own. We would love to have you join us. All are welcome! July: The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.
Wednesday July 15
Bruin Professionals Orange County Chapter Meeting
Wed 7/15 • 11:30AM PDT
Murtaugh Treglia Stern & Deily LLP • Irvine CA
Join BP Orange County Chapter for their Chapter Meeting!
World Cup Watch Party
Wed 7/15 • 12PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup
SUMMER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 7/15 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Alumni #Educational #Career
End-of-Term Grading in Bruin Learn & MyUCLA
Wed 7/15 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Beyond the Algorithm: How to Get Noticed When Everyone Is Using AI With Armine Kulikyan
Wed 7/15 • 6PM PDT
Zoom
In an era where nearly every job seeker is using AI to help with job applications, many candidates worry that their applications aren’t being seen or that they sound just like everyone else. This workshop teaches UCLA alumni how to use AI strategically to stand out, not blend in. Participants will learn how employers use AI in hiring, how to avoid generic AI-generated language and how to enhance their unique professional voice through smarter prompting. We’ll walk through practical tools for tailoring applications, strengthening LinkedIn visibility and using AI to accelerate—not replace—the human elements that make a candidate memorable. Participants will leave with three actionable steps they can take in the next month to elevate their job search using AI.
New York Tri-State: UCLA x USC Alumni Happy Hour
Wed 7/15 • 7PM PDT
Pennsylvania 6 • New York NY
Join NYC Bruins and Trojans for a happy hour at an elevated cocktail and oyster bar in the heart of Midtown, just minutes from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station.
Thursday July 16
Classic Safari: Kenya & Tanzania
Thu 7/16
Kenya, Tanzania •
On safari … it’s one of the most alluring phrases in all of travel, and Kenya and Tanzania count among the most alluring places to be on safari. As your small group, limited to 18 travelers, journeys from grasslands to highlands, enjoy intimate game drives, see stupendous landscapes, stay in top-rated accommodations, and meet gracious locals. The 16-day tour begins with highlights of Kenya’s cosmopolitan capital, Nairobi. Move on to Amboseli National Park in the shadow of snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro, known for its large elephant population, to view teeming wildlife on the wide plains and visit a Maasai village. Journey next to peaceful Lake Manyara National Park, whose incredibly varied ecosystem offers the essence of Tanzania’s safari experience. After a game drive here, set out for spectacular Ngorongoro, a UNESCO Conservation Area and site of immense Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. In this stunning setting, safari-goers have a unique chance to see all of Africa’s “Big Five.” Visit Olduvai Gorge, where anthropologist Mary Leakey made her revolutionary discovery. The adventure continues in the storied Serengeti, the Maasai’s 5,700-square-mile “endless plain” and one of the world’s last great wildlife refuges. Enjoy unmatched game viewing during a two-night sojourn, then fly to Masai Mara for three nights in Kenya’s premier game reserve, rich with animal life and homeland of the Maasai. The annual wildebeest migration should be in full swing during our tour, offering excellent game viewing and predator kills. Back in Nairobi, toast the safari adventure at a farewell dinner. Staying at the legendary Mount Kenya Safari Club, encounter more wildlife with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
Bruin Professionals Westwood Chapter Meeting
Thu 7/16 • 8AM PDT
James West Alumni Center • Los Angeles CA
Join BP Westwood for their Chapter Meeting! What does a layback, toe loop, mohawk and NNN lease all have in common? Heather Boren! Heather Boren is the Principal and Founder of Estate Match Realty, a commercial real estate company focused on tenant representation across office, retail and industrial properties. She also serves as adjunct faculty at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School teaching a variety of real estate finance courses. Outside of real estate, Heather rediscovered her passion for figure skating as an adult and is now a double gold medalist who has earned numerous showcase and artistic skating awards at both the local and national level. Heather enjoys sharing how discipline, resilience, and persistence learned through skating apply to entrepreneurship and business.
France: Happier Hour Workshop with Professor Cassie Holmes
Thu 7/16 • 9:30AM PDT
Bedford Hotel • Paris France
Our most precious resource isn’t money—it’s time. We’re allotted just twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling rushed and like we never have enough. Since we can’t add more hours to the day, how can we optimally spend the time we do have and feel confident in those decisions and more fulfilled in our lives? To answer this question, join us for a workshop with Professor Cassie Holmes, Bud Knapp chaired professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, an award-winning teacher and researcher on time and happiness, and author of bestselling book Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most. Happier Hour was selected as an Amazon Best Book of the Year, a “must read” by Forbes, the Washington Post, and the Financial Times, and was featured in such outlets as the Today Show, CBS Mornings, CNN, and NPR’s Hidden Brain podcast. The evening includes: Welcome apéritif Interactive workshop with Professor Holmes Cocktail and canapés reception to close the evening This is an exclusive event for UCLA alumni and spaces are limited.
Transfer Orientation - Open House
Thu 7/16 • 1PM - 4:30PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Come visit the Transfer Student Center during your orientation session to learn about transfer services, events, and ask questions about the UCLA transfer experience.
Twilight in the Garden
Thu 7/16 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM PDT
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive
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!
Friday July 17
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Beijing
Fri 7/17 • 11PM PDT
Rongke Information Center • Beijing China
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.