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!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #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

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.

This workshop will provide guidance on preparing a competitive application for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans (https://www.pdsoros.org/), which provides up to $90K in support for graduate students from migrant backgrounds. Specifically, this workshop will focus on writing strategies for telling your New American story in a compelling, creative, and empowering way. We will brainstorm and begin drafting application components during the session. Although the application is not due until October 2025, we recommend getting started on your application essays well in advance, to allow for multiple drafts and revision.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

Join us at the RISE Center for a cozy midday reset filled with art, crafts, journaling, clay, and calm. All materials provided - just bring yourself!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

This workshop will first briefly review funding opportunities for graduate students in humanities, social sciences, and related fields. The workshop will then focus on strategies for writing effective applications for grants and fellowships to support graduate study and research, especially for students seeking doctorates and research MAs. We will also cover tips for organizing the application process.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

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.

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on September 6, 2025 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

#Social #Community

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.

**Note:** As of 08.26.25, this event is sold out. For more information, please contact: [events@alumni.ucla.edu](mailto:events@alumni.ucla.edu?subject=)  * * * This September, UCLA Football is heading to Las Vegas, Nevada to take on the UNLV Rebels at Allegiant Stadium, and we want you there to cheer them on! Before the Bruins hit the field, join us at Bruin Bash, the official pregame party hosted by UCLA Alumni. Whether you’re a diehard fan or just looking to connect with other Bruins, this is the perfect way to kick off game day. Appetizers will be served while they last. Show your Bruin pride while enjoying great food and company at Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar, just a 20-minute walk from Allegiant Stadium. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with Bruins of all ages and gear up for an unforgettable game in one of the nation’s newest stadiums. This is an informal, cash-bar gathering, and appetizers will be served while they last. Get those 8-Claps ready and RSVP today — We can't wait to see you in Las Vegas!

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Metered street parking available close to Irish Times, and it is accessible via the Palms stop on the Metro E line.

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Cruiser's will be open whenever the game is played. They have created a special Bruins menu for game watch party attendees.

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Reserved seating area. Happy Hour Pricing.

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Oggi's has created a special menu for Bruin fans.

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Lopez and Lefty's will be open regardless of the game time. They will offer Bruin specials and occasionally have special items to give away.

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Newport Rib Company offers Happy Hour rates to patrons who wear UCLA attire to the game watch party.

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Astro Beer Hall is located in downtown Washington, DC, and is located on top of the Metro Center WMATA Metro Rail station, which is served by the Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines.

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.

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.

Live Zoom sessions from September 8 through September 12 Applications are due August 21, 2025 Designing Your Online Course Summer Workshop - September 8 through September 12 Applications are due August 21, 2025 The TLC’s Instructional Design and Media Production team will host a multi-session workshop exploring effective online instructional practices and course design strategies. The goal of the workshop is to design a course that is grounded in best practices for online instruction that is accessible and welcoming to all learners. The 1-week workshop includes asynchronous activities and 3 synchronous sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12-1pm. Please email idmp@teaching.ucla.edu for more information.

#FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

With more than 23,000 UCLA alumni living in the San Fernando Valley, imagine the impact we can make when we come together. Join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the San Fernando Valley Alumni Network Board and how you can get involved. Whether you’re looking to expand your connections, give back, or help shape the future of our alumni community, this is a meaningful way to make a difference. As a board member, you’ll have the opportunity to: • Plan and host engaging events for our alumni community • Support scholarships for local students • Strengthen connections across Bruins at every stage of life Let’s continue building momentum together and showcase the strength of our Bruin network in the Valley!

Join us for the ULAA Philanthropy Series, an inspiring virtual panel spotlighting alumni who are making a difference through philanthropy. Hear from UCLA alumni about their motivations for giving, the stories behind their in-kind and endowment contributions, and the impact of supporting student success. This session will feature a moderated discussion, and personal reflections aimed at informing and empowering fellow alumni to create lasting change.

Meet your local Bay Area alumni volunteers at our bi-monthly planning meeting. On this Zoom call we will discuss past and future events taking place anywhere from Marin to Santa Cruz. Do you have event ideas you would like to co-lead with us? We're open to creating new ways for alumni and friends to connect. Go Bruins!

The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) welcomes all instructors new and relatively new to UCLA, regardless of their prior teaching experience, to the New Instructor Teaching Institute (NITI), a two-day professional development event on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9 and 10. Tuesday’s sessions (8:30am-5pm) will be held in-person at the Luskin Conference Center, and NITI will continue fully online on Wednesday (9am-2:30pm). Please note that registration for Tuesday is closed; registration for Wednesday remains open. NITI is designed to welcome you to UCLA and help you identify key resources and services at the TLC, as well as discover inclusive teaching frameworks to integrate into your classroom to enhance teaching effectiveness. You will also have the opportunity to build professional relationships with fellow instructors while gaining an understanding of UCLA’s institutional culture and its surrounding neighborhoods and communities. Please register by Friday, August 22. For questions, please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu.

#FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

It seems like we always have too much to do at work in too little time. Join us as we explore innovative approaches to thinking and operating, while also engaging with proven best practices in time management and productivity. You’ll come away from this knowing how to prioritize competing tasks, manage email inboxes, minimize interruptions, and tame your to-do list. Be ready to share your winning strategies with others and learn new ones in this fast-paced, practical course. About the Speaker: Holly Hoeksema is a Career Engagement Specialist at UC Santa Cruz and the Owner of Ignite Consulting. With over 25 years of experience in leadership development, team building, and executive coaching, she has guided thousands nationwide—from extensive training sessions to one-on-one coaching—in helping them find their “why” to ignite purpose and excellence. Certified in life coaching, course management, and servant leadership, Holly is also skilled in personality assessments and vocational tools. Her background as a culinary instructor and wellness advisor adds a unique lens rooted in plant-based nutrition and holistic growth.

Get ready to take the next big step—graduation is just around the corner! Your UCLA Alumni Association is here to cheer you on and support you as you launch your exciting career journey.  This Summer, **The Classroom** is here to offer a career-enhancing, twelve-week course created with _you_ in mind. Designed to help you navigate the challenges of starting your career, this program offers a wealth of opportunities to grow and succeed. From personalized one-on-one career coaching to an expertly crafted curriculum, you’ll gain the tools and insights to thrive in the professional world. Plus, you'll join a community of Bruins who are eager to support your journey.   Instructor Amy Rueda, a 25-year veteran of executive search, brings her wealth of experience and knowledge to the Classroom.

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

#FacultyStaff

This workshop will first briefly review funding opportunities for graduate students in STEM fields. The workshop will then focus on strategies for writing effective applications for grants and fellowships to support graduate study and research, especially for students seeking doctorates and research MAs. The workshop will also cover tips for organizing the application process.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Learn about the UCLA Internship Alumni Network, a UCLA Alumni network which provides scholarships for students completing summer internships, what the UCLA Career Center is currently doing for our students professional development and ways to volunteer with our board.

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! SEPTEMBER: James by Percival Everett  **Please email bkronbeck@socal.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.**

Join Jessica Sanam Hekmat, MBA ’10, brand strategist, business consultant, and career exploration coach, for a conversation on redefining productivity and fulfillment. Forget the myth of work-life balance—this session will help you reframe how you manage your time, energy, and commitments in alignment with your evolving values and priorities. Learn how to navigate the seasons of your life and career with intentionality, ensuring that your efforts lead to both efficiency and fulfillment. This workshop will explore: \- Life Management vs. Time Management—why efficiency alone won’t make you feel fulfilled \- Redefining Success—integrating personal and professional wins for a sustainable, purpose-driven life \- The Power of Prioritization—focusing on what truly moves the needle \- Making Room for What Matters—simple shifts to reclaim energy and reduce overwhelm If you feel stretched thin, constantly busy but not necessarily fulfilled, or like you’re always chasing the next task—this session is for you.

FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA Health 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. September 2025: FITWELL Talks Longevity: Healthy Lifestyle Approaches to Narrow the Healthspan-Lifespan Gap with Linda Ercoli, PhD Description: Although people worldwide are living longer, there is about a 9-year difference between total years lived and years lived without chronic disease, especially in older age. The healthspan lifespan gap means that the last years of people’s lives are often fraught with chronic illnesses which diminishes quality of life. Dr. Ercoli will talk about lifestyle choices that can extend health in older age and narrow the healthspan-lifespan gap. https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/linda-ercoli

#FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness

The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on Lawrence Lek is led by curatorial assistant Jessi DiTillio.

#Undergraduate #Arts #Art

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 #Educational #Career

This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful applicants. The workshop will focus on the intellectual merit and broader impacts criteria for NSF grants, the structure of the research proposal and personal statement, suggestions for writing style, and tips for Fastlane submission.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic