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Today

New Bruin Send-off Celebration: San Francisco Bay Area (Campbell)

Time Sat 8/8 • 10AM PDT

Edith Morley Park • Campbell

@ The Bay Area Bruins Alumni Network would like to provide a warm welcome to all incoming first-year and transfer students. Join us for a casual gathering where you can meet fellow incoming Bruins who also reside in Northern California.  All family members are welcome. Alumni are also invited to join us to spread the Bruin spirit.  Bring your UCLA stories, campus tips, and your 8-clap.  Everybody, wear your UCLA gear for photos.  Congratulations to all new students of the Class of 2028 and Class of 2030.  Let’s go Bruins! 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. ### [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

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OGB Summer Campus Walk & Networking Brunch

Time Sat 8/8 • 10AM PDT

UCLA – Bruin Bear

@ This event provides OGB members with a unique opportunity to gain a firsthand understanding of the future Summer 2028 Athletes Village at UCLA through a guided site walk and planning discussion. Participants will explore key campus locations across the village footprint, learn about site-specific planning considerations, and discuss operational opportunities and challenges that will help inform UCLA summer 2028 operations and games- time delivery. Following the walk, attendees will gather for a networking brunch, creating an opportunity to connect with fellow OGB members, exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and continue conversations in a collaborative and informal setting. The small pre-registration fee of $15 is inclusive of the Brunch and attendee drawing giveaways. * * * For OGB members only. ### [Order of the Golden Bruin](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/order-of-the-golden-bruin/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

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New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Seattle

Time Sat 8/8 • 11AM PDT

Idylwood Park • Redmond Washington

@ 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

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Orange County Network: Sunset Hike at Strands Beach

Time Sat 8/8 • 5PM PDT

Strands Beach Park • Dana Point CA

@ Join fellow Bruins and Stanford alumni for a relaxed coastal sunset hike at Strands Beach Park in Dana Point. With sweeping ocean views, beach boardwalk sections and natural coastal trails, this evening walk is a welcoming way to enjoy the outdoors, meet alumni from both communities and take in a classic Southern California sunset. We’ll gather with the following details: Date: Saturday, Aug. 8 Time: 5–7 p.m. PDT Location: Strands Beach Park, 34201 Selva Road, Dana Point, CA 92629 1 Meeting Point: Top of the funicular near the north end of the parking lot The route is designed to be social and approachable for all fitness levels, with a mix of terrain and plenty of opportunity for conversation along the way. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Light layers are recommended, as a coastal breeze is expected. Guests are welcome, and this event is free to attend. Cameras are optional for those who would like to capture the ocean views and sunset. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, expand your alumni circle or simply spend an evening by the coast, we’d love to see you there. As we gather in a shared public space, please be mindful of other park and beach visitors. By attending, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. ### [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

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Tomorrow

Family Flicks: Turning Red

Time Sun 8/9 • 11AM PDT

Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Co-presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive Recommended for ages 10+ During the early aughts in Toronto, ambitious 13 year-old boy band fanatic Mei Lee is torn between remaining her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of teenage adolescence. When Mei discovers she transforms into a giant red panda when she gets too excited – which is, to her dismay, all of the time – she must reckon between her two selves: spirited teenager and obedient daughter. With vibrant animation and playful nods to the stylings of anime and manga, Turning Red captures the energy, uncertainty, and excitement of growing up. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/turning-ff

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Hammer Museum

Turning Red

Time Sun 8/9 • 11AM PDT

Billy Wilder Theater

Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program. Year: 2022 Country: U.S. Language: English Runtime: 100 min. Digital. Color. During the early aughts in Toronto, ambitious 13-year-old boy band fanatic Mei Lee is torn between remaining her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of teenage adolescence. When Mei discovers she transforms into a giant red panda when she gets too excited — which is, to her dismay, all of the time — she must reckon between her two selves: spirited teenager and obedient daughter. With vibrant animation and playful nods to the stylings of anime and manga, Turning Red captures the energy, uncertainty and excitement of growing up. Director: Domee Shi.

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Library Film & Television Archive

New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Hawaii

Time Sun 8/9 • 12PM PDT

Kapiolani Park • Honolulu

@ 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

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Monday August 10

New York Tri-State Network: Bruins on Broadway: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Time Mon 8/10 • 3PM PDT

New World Stages • New York

@ Join the UCLA New York Tri-State Network for a fun evening of musical theatre at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New World Stage. We’ll meet at 6 p.m. before the show to connect with Bruins, distribute tickets, and invite interested attendees to sign up for the chance to participate onstage during the performance. Curtain follows with a fantastic cast led by television and film star Jon Cryer, alongside acclaimed Broadway performers. A UCLA Bruin is serving as an understudy, and we’re hoping to arrange a special post-show meet-and-greet if schedules permit. For any questions, please contact Johnobruin@gmail.com. Learn more about the production at [spellingbeenyc.com](http://spellingbeenyc.com/) Registration closes July 28. ### [New York Tri-State Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/new-york-tri-state-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/new-york-tri-state-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

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Study Abroad Q&A Drop-In

Time Mon 8/10 • 3PM - 4PM 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 to receive the Zoom details, thank you!

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Tuesday August 11

The Classroom – Class of 2026: Master Your First 30 Days in the Workplace

Time Tue 8/11 • 12PM - 1PM PDT

@ At UCLA, more than 145,000 students applied for admission. Fewer than 10% were selected. This course reminds our graduates what that means—and challenges them to live up to it. This 10-week experience prepares graduating seniors to transition from the classroom to the workplace with clarity, discipline, and confidence. Grounded in the philosophy of Coach John Wooden and his Pyramid of Success, students learn not only how to secure a job, but how to build a meaningful and enduring career. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

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Accessibility in Action Workshop: Use Built-In Tools to Help Make Your Course Content Accessible

Time Tue 8/11 • 2PM - 2:45PM PDT

Zoom

This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Facutly, TAs, Staff

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South Bay Book Club – August

Time Tue 8/11 • 7PM PDT

@ 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! August: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club. ### [South Bay Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/south-bay-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/south-bay-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

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Wednesday August 12

Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop

Time Wed 8/12 • 10AM - 11AM PDT

Zoom

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.

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Office of the Dean of Students

SUMMER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 8/12 • 2PM - 3PM PDT

Zoom

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!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Efficient Grading and Feedback of Handwritten Assignments with Gradescope

Time Wed 8/12 • 3PM - 4PM PDT

Zoom

Gradescope helps streamline the grading of handwritten exams, assignments, and Bubble Sheets while providing meaningful feedback to students. This workflow is especially suited for multiple choice, short-form, or mathematical responses. This session will cover how to create assignments, how students and instructors can upload work, and the basics of grading. Audience: Faculty, TAs

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Writing the Personal Statement

Time Wed 8/12 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP

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

Graduate Writing Center

Conversation: Mike Cloud & Charles Gaines

Time Wed 8/12 • 7:30PM PDT

Mike Cloud is a Chicago-based artist who explores contemporary social and political issues through the visual language of abstraction. On the occasion of Cloud's Hammer Project, he will sit in conversation with artist Charles Gaines to discuss his installation in the museum lobby and the connections between their shared artistic practices. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/cloud-gaines

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Hammer Museum

Thursday August 13

Working Hard Isn’t Enough: The Unspoken Rules That Shape Your Career With Ricky Koo ’09

Time Thu 8/13 • 12PM PDT

Zoom

@ 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

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Bay Area Network: August Happy Hour

Time Thu 8/13 • 5PM PDT

Almanac Adventureland • Alameda

@ 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. ### [Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/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

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Writing the Personal Statement

Time Thu 8/13 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP

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

Graduate Writing Center

JazzPOP: Malachi Whitson Quartet

Time Thu 8/13 • 8PM PDT

Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

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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Hammer Museum

Saturday August 15

New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Houston

Time Sat 8/15 • 8:30AM PDT

Private Residence: Houston, TX – Location provided upon RSVP • Houston TX

@ 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

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New Bruin Send-off Celebration: UCLA Latino Alumni Association

Time Sat 8/15 • 11AM PDT

UCLA, James West Alumni Center • Los Angeles CA

@ 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

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Sacramento Network: Sac Bruins Brunch with 12(ish) Friends!

Time Sat 8/15 • 11AM PDT

Cafeteria 15L • Sacramento CA

@ 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

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The UCLA Lambda Alumni Association Pool Party

Time Sat 8/15 • 2PM PDT

RSVP for Location

@ 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

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Nocturne

Time Sat 8/15 • 7:30PM PDT

Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

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

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Hammer Museum