Neurodiversity Empowerment Hour is a weekly virtual drop-in space where students can join a brief 10–15 minute session to receive support, learn about helpful campus resources, and explore ways to build skills for wellbeing and success.

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Join us for a beginner friendly guided meditation. Take some time to breathe, meet community, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, and stillness.

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Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.

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The Career Center is excited to announce our “Transfer Pop-Ins” at the Transfer Student Center (TSC). These are your golden 15-minute slots to get personalized, one-on-one career advice that caters specifically to your unique journey as a transfer student from UCLA Career Counselors.

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Are you gearing up for midterms? Don't stress- come study with us! Spend some time preparing with CRP at our Midterms Study Session on Thursday, April 30th from 3-5pm in the Bruin Resource Center (SAC B44). Free coffee and pastries will be provided. Invite a friend! Make sure to RSVP by Tuesday, April 28th!

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Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Learn how to organize your research into a coherent and compelling literature review. All spring quarter Cornerstone workshops will be held on Zoom.

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Whether you identify as religious, spiritual, both, or are interested in learning more about the intersections of queerness, religiosity, and spirituality, all are welcome to join us on Thursday, April 30th from 4-6pm to discuss how to live out a faith practice with pride!

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Is business school the right next step for you? This webinar will feature admissions representatives from UCLA Anderson School of Management and other UC programs, offering an inside look at the application process, admissions requirements, and the range of business degrees available. Designed for alumni at any stage of exploration, this session will help you assess whether business school aligns with your goals, understand the value it can bring to your career, and determine the right timing to apply. The session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions directly to admissions professionals. ### **The panel of speakers includes:** * * *  ****Sabrina Chen**** _Associate Director in the Office of MBA Admissions, UCLA Anderson_ Sabrina Chen is an Associate Director in the Office of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Anderson, where she leads recruitment outreach and guides prospective students through the admissions process. Prior to UCLA Anderson, she held marketing and business development roles at the UCLA Department of Economics, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Bloomingdale's. Sabrina is passionate about connecting students to the right opportunities and supporting them throughout their MBA journey. * * *  ****Jana Cheng**** _Programs Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Specialty Masters Programs, UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business_ Jana has over 10 years of experience in higher education and currently oversees the recruitment strategies, enrollment management, and marketing for five graduate business programs including the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Finance (MFIN), Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) and Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE). She is a proud UC Irvine alumna earning a Bachelor or Arts degree in Criminology, Law and Society, a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from the UCI Division of Continuing Education, and an MBA from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a focus on digital marketing entrepreneurship and strategic innovation. * * *  **Jaime Collins, MBA '24** _Director of Ecommerce, JOLYN_ Jaime Collins is the Director of Ecommerce at JOLYN, where she leads digital growth across direct-to-consumer, retail, and marketplace channels. A former competitive athlete turned ecommerce leader, she specializes in scaling brands through data-driven strategy, customer insights, and strong operational execution across platforms like Amazon and Shopify. She earned her MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and her B.A. from University of California, Berkeley. Jaime also mentors students through UCLA, offering candid guidance on navigating careers and life after college * * * **Kyler Gilbert '20, MBA '25** _Executive Vice President, BCR Business Consulting Resources, Inc._ As the second-generation leader of BCR, Kyler’s background is heavily steeped in consulting. He has been involved with BCR since high school as an intern, associate, consultant, and now as Executive Vice President. Kyler graduated from UCLA with a double major in economics and communications and from the UCLA Anderson School of Management with an MBA. At BCR, Kyler is the Executive Vice President and a Senior Consultant, managing the company across regions and sits on the BCR Family Board. Kyler works with clients across the US and internationally and specializes in working with families in business, particularly focused on succession and the next generation, growth, and family dynamics. Kyler is a certified facilitator of the Family Enterprise Assessment Tool (FEAT)®, completed the training for the Family Business Coaching Course conducted by Legacy Onward®, and is trained to utilize various leadership and behavioral assessment tools, including the Global Executive Leadership Mirror (GELM)® and Wiley DiSC Assessment®. * * * **Debbie Quigley '85, MBA '91** _Associate Director of Admissions, Executive MBA programs, UCLA Anderson School of Management_ Debbie Quigley ’85, MBA ’91, is the Associate Director of Admissions for the Executive MBA programs at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she partners with prospective students to explore program fit and navigate the admissions process. As a proud “double Bruin” with a background in finance, marketing, and higher education, she brings firsthand insight into the experience and is passionate about helping working professionals take the next step in their leadership journey. * * * **Mia Seleshi '11, MBA** _Director, Alumni Career Engagement, UCLA Alumni Affairs_ Seleshi wears three hats in this role: (1) leading the campus partners programs team, which leverages alumni to support students' career development, (2) facilitating alumni career development, including organizing networking events nationwide, and (3) often leading employer relations efforts for Alumni Affairs. Prior to joining the Alumni Affairs team three years ago, Seleshi had a 15-year career at UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she last served as an associate director of student life in MBA Student Affairs. Before that, she was a program manager for the UCLA–UAI Global Executive MBA for the Americas Program, where she led admissions and at times represented FEMBA and EMBA Admissions at nationwide recruitment events. Her first five years at Anderson were spent as the customer relations manager at the Parker Career Management Center. She received her B.A. from UCLA in Communication Studies and her Executive MBA from Loyola Marymount University. * * *

Drawing from his recently published book, A Fractured Liberation: Korea under U.S. Occupation (Belknap/Harvard University Press, 2025), historian Kornel Chang will discuss how liberation was experienced from the ground up by ordinary Koreans while also showing how U.S. occupation forces reshaped - and often foreclosed - the possibilities that liberation had seem to open.

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Looking for career advice? Feeling nervous about finding your career path? Join us for 20s Talk, Navigating Careers in Your 20s, as we engage in meaningful conversations and connect with our fellow Bruins!

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Join the UCLA Alumni Arizona Network at our quarterly networking event! Mix and mingle with local Bruins, create new professional connections and reconnect with old friends. Get to know the Arizona Bruin community!

Join your Bruin community for a delicious multi-course, family-style set meal with a variety of dishes including chicken, pork, beef, seafood and vegetables. Tax and gratuity are included. All Bruins, family members and friends are invited! Please RSVP no later than April 23. Proceeds from the dinner will go to the UCLA Alumni South Bay Network Scholarship Fund. The cost to attend this event is $40. Please contact Julie Chobdee at jchobdee@yahoo.com or Diana Choe at dee923@gmail.com for inquiries.

Join UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships for a one-hour interactive workshop designed to help newly admitted students and their families better understand their financial aid offer and estimated net cost of attendance. During this hands-on session, a UCLA financial aid expert will walk you through the key parts of your Bruin Financial Aid Letter, explain the different types of aid offered, and demonstrate how to calculate what attending UCLA may actually cost after grants, scholarships, and other support. Please complete the RSVP form below to join us!

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Looking for a calm and creative way to end your week? Grab a cup of tea and join Creative Reset, a weekly hour of creative wellness, to slow down, enjoy arts and crafts, and recharge before the weekend. Each week may include a guided art or craft activity, open time to create, journal, draw, or color at your own pace, and occasional reflective writing prompts to spark creativity and support your wellness. No experience is needed, and all UCLA students are welcome!

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Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.

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The Pow Wow Pageant invites young Native women to compete for the title of Pow Wow Princess, which awards them with a scholarship toward their education and a platform to become a role model for other young Native women looking to pursue higher education while staying connected to culture.

The QTBIPOC Space is an intentional space for all folks of different and similar lived experiences to build community, decompress, and practice collective care.

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Operation Mend is having a special brunch mixer with the UCLA Alumni New York Tri-State Network. Connect with local Bruins, expand your network and learn more about the life-changing work of Operation Mend — all while enjoying delicious brunch fare and festive brunch cocktails.

Join local San Diego Bruins for a relaxed South Bay hike and hangout. We will meet at the Kumeyaay Park Statue and walk together through Rice Canyon Open Preserve, enjoying fresh air, good conversation, and easy trails. As this gathering falls on the weekend before Cinco de Mayo, we invite you to walk with us and learn about the history and meaning of the day with Jessica Huerta, UCLA Sociology PhD Candidate. After the hike, anyone who wants to keep the day going can head over to 3rd Ave in Chula Vista for lunch together. All paces welcome. Bring water, comfortable shoes, and your Bruin spirit! **Meeting point:** Kumeyaary Park Statue 700 Buena Vista Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910 **Cost:** This event is free to attend. If you would like to contribute to the UCLA Network of San Diego Scholarship Fund, you may do so **[here](https://giving.ucla.edu/Campaign/Donate.aspx?SiteNum=1&fund=82041E&AutoFN=Y&Code=OL866)**.

Bruin Family 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, Bruin Family Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin community. Historically, Bruin Family Socials have taken place over the course of one weekend each year. During spring 2023, these events transitioned to a year-round model that accommodates a variety of activities and locations, ultimately allowing for added flexibility and more opportunities to build community than ever before. We hope you will join us at an event near you!

**Disability Inclusion in the Workplace** Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. [UCLA Labor Center](https://labor.ucla.edu/) | 675 S. Park View St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90057 Whether you're navigating your own workplace experience or working to build a more inclusive environment for others, this conversation is for you. Join the [UCLA Disability Alumni Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/), [UCLA Alumni Career Engagement](https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-career-engagement/) and [UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives](https://alumni.ucla.edu/diversity-programs-and-initiatives/) at the UCLA Labor Center for an EmPower Hour panel discussion featuring Bruin employers and employees. Through firsthand accounts and facilitated dialogue, this event explores what disability inclusion looks like in practice — from disclosure and accommodation to advocacy and allyship. Through open conversation and community building, attendees will: * Build community with Bruins through honest dialogue about disability in the workplace * Gain insight into the lived realities of people with disabilities in professional settings * Learn best practices for disability inclusion as an employee, employer or ally * Hear about opportunities to further engage with the [UCLA Disability Alumni Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/) Stick around after the panel for facilitated tabletop discussions over small bites, and leave empowered with disability-advocacy strategies for your workplace and beyond. Light refreshments provided. **About the Speakers** [Rolondo Talbott '00](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolondotalbott/), CSM, PMP, CDE Talbott is a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) strategist and U.S. Air Force veteran with 20 years of experience leading neuroinclusive initiatives at companies including Disney, Amazon and NBCUniversal. [Taneen Jafarkhani '08](https://www.linkedin.com/in/taneen/), J.D. Jafarkhani is an employment attorney at Folger Levin LLP specializing in discrimination and wage-and-hour matters. She earned her J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law. [Jennifer Miyaki '25](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-miyaki/), M.A. '25 Miyaki earned her concurrent B.A. and M.A. in linguistics with research focused on American Sign Language, and brings a firsthand student perspective on disability and neurodiversity advocacy through her work with UCLA's Disabled Student Union and Bruin Neurodiversity Collective. **About the Venue** The [UCLA Labor Center](https://labor.ucla.edu/) brings together workers, students, faculty and policymakers to address the most critical issues facing working people today. For 60 years, its research, education and policy work has lifted industry standards, created good jobs for communities and strengthened immigrant rights. The center is housed at the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center in the heart of working-class Los Angeles.

Join American Indian Alumni of UCLA during the 41st Annual UCLA Pow Wow for our annual general meeting. Nominate a Bruin by April 27 to be considered for a role on our board. Elections will take place at our general meeting.

The 41st Annual UCLA Pow will take place May 2nd & 3rd across campus. Join other Head Staff at a dinner supported by American Indian Alumni of UCLA at the James West Alumni Center.

Join us for a hike on the Ray Miller Trail with stunning ocean views in the Santa Monica Mountains! We will meet at the picnic benches in the parking lot at 8:45 a.m. Parking is available in the lot for a fee, or you can park on PCH. Here is the hike information: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ray-miller-backbone-trail Hikers will have the option to do a round trip of 5.4 miles for those who want a shorter hike and those who want a longer hike will have the option of an extension for a total of 8/9 miles. Please make sure that you are prepared with appropriate footwear, sunscreen and/or a hat, and plenty of water.

OC Bruins Present: The Devil Wears Prada 2 — An Exclusive Watch Party. Some evenings simply matter — and this is one of them. OC Bruins has reserved the entire theater at Cinemark Century Orange for Sunday, May 3. The movie starts promptly at 2:30 pm, and the dress code is exactly what the moment calls for: all black, with a touch of Bruin blue. Think of it as your personal editorial — because as any true Runway reader knows, a cerulean sweater is never just a cerulean sweater. It's a statement. It's a legacy. It's the whole point. A million people would love to be in this theater tonight. You already have the invitation. Register and pay, then forward your confirmation to Eden Tsai at east.of.eden@alumni.ucla.edu and let her know which seat you'd like. You can find the chart of available seating [**here**](https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCiAhhztc/AnEqTOy65e4xnSGwm98O7w/view?utm_content=DAHCiAhhztc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he979db84aa).

Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.

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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!

Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.

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Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks).

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Come join RISE for a free, one-hour workshop from Project UnLonely that bridges creative expression with meaningful connection-building!

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Join a welcoming, judgment-free space for graduating seniors to unwind, share their anxieties, and navigate the excitement and uncertainty of transitioning beyond college together.

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Take 20 minutes in your day to enjoy much-needed relaxation and calm. When registering, please enter "UCLA" under "organization." Monthly meditation is led by Michal Rinkevich (MBA '14) who has been practicing healing arts and meditation since 1995 and teaching since 2006.

Luis de Carvajal el Mozo (the Younger) was a crypto-Jew from Benavente who traveled to New Spain in the late 1500s and was arrested and ultimately killed, alongside his mother and sisters, by the Mexican Inquisition tribunal. During his time in Mexico and in the Inquisition’s prisons, he wrote theological and mystical treatises as well as a memoir. His story has been canonized in Jewish Studies literature and in recent public memory from Mexico to the U.S. borderlands, and the figure of Luis has served as a canonical center—a nostalgic origin point for the history of Jews’ arrival in the Americas. And yet there remains a crucial story clearly visible in Luis’s writings and in the colonial archive but untold by scholars of crypto-Jewish, Jewish, or Latin American history. If reexamined, the canonized story of the Carvajal family reveals histories of mining, gendered and racialized violence, social hierarchy, and environmental change in colonial Mexico. What historical narratives does a rhetoric of nostalgia, purity, and victimhood preclude? Rachel Kaufman reenters Luis de Carvajal’s famous memoir to complicate the story of Jews in the Americas. Kaufman is a poet, teacher, and Ph.D. candidate in Latin American and Jewish history at UCLA and a recipient of the 2025-26 Kenneth Karmiole Graduate Research Fellowship at the UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library. Her work explores diasporic memory, transmission, and violence and argues for the power of poetry as historical method.

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Join with fellow Bruin book lovers (and a few Cal Bears too) as we discuss "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This"— a compelling work by Omar El Akkad that won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2025. This is sure to challenge our assumptions and push us out of our comfort zone as we assess America's role in the world through the eyes of this award-winning novelist and journalist. Newcomers are always welcome!

Put your knowledge to the test (with other Bruins) at Trivia Night, hosted every Wednesday at UOB (there are multiple locations). Prizes are given to winning teams!

Join us for an informative and empowering session designed specifically for alumni 50+, featuring Elizabeth Bawden J.D. ’00, partner at Withers Bergman LLP and faculty member at UCLA Law. She will guide you through the essentials of wills and trusts, estate and gift taxation, and thoughtful estate planning. Whether you're just beginning to consider your legacy or looking to update existing plans, this event will provide practical insights to help you make informed decisions for yourself and your loved ones. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, gain clarity, and take proactive steps toward securing your future.

Courtney Lewis is the Crandall Family Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University.

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