True Bruin Welcome • Day 4 • Open Houses • Wednesday September 23
African American Studies Open House
Wed 9/23 • 3PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
2134 Rolfe Hall
Come learn more about the discipline of African American Studies. Meet the staff, faculty, and current student in the major and minor. Light snacks provided.
Wednesday September 9
Ensuring Your Professional Longevity
Wed 9/9 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
Zoom
@ There are many things that can derail our ability to advance in our careers while maintaining long-term sustainability and health. Join us as we discuss the 4 key factors that will help us thrive and enjoy our professional lives for years to come. Whether you’re an early-career professional or already deep into your career journey, you’ll leave with practical strategies and inspiring ideas to chart your own individual path towards a healthy workplace lifestyle in the seasons ahead. ### [UC Santa Cruz](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/uc-santa-cruz/) [View Organizer Website](https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ensuring-your-professional-longevity/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Bruin Professionals Sangria Soiree
Wed 9/9 • 5:30PM PDT
Private Residence • Beverlywood California
@ Join us for our Traditional Annual Sangria Soirée for an evening of networking, handcrafted tacos, camaraderie and our signature Sangria! members / $40 guests Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Institutional Aid Disbursement
Wed 9/9
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Institutional Student Aid Funds will begin to disburse to the BruinBill on the evening of Wednesday, September 9, 2026 to pay for Tuition & Fees and UCLA Housing Balances (if applicable).
Thursday September 10
Bruin Professionals Calabasas Chapter Meeting
Thu 9/10 • 7:30AM PDT
Calabasas • California
@ Join BP Calabasas Chapter for their meeting! Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Zurich Network: UCLA Alumni Lunch
Thu 9/10 • 12PM PDT
Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten • Zürich Switzerland
@ This lunch is open to UCLA alumni of all disciplines and offers attendees the opportunity to meet informally on a regular basis. Furthermore, it provides a forum to obtain updates on UCLA activities and information on how each of us can remain connected and give back to UCLA. No event cost; however, a two-course meal, including mineral water, coffee and an aperitif, will be available for a flat rate of CHF 65 per person, payable directly to the restaurant at the event. ### [Zurich Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/zurich-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/zurich-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New York Tri-State Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | @ Oregon
Thu 9/10 • 5AM - 2PM PDT
J. Kennedy’s NYC
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings ### [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
UC Alumni Madrid Network Kick-Off
Thu 9/10 • 9AM PDT
La Pescadería & Club Fishermans • Madrid Spain
@ Join Us for the Kick-Off of the UC Alumni Madrid Network! Join us for a welcome back after the summer holidays and reconnect with your UC community. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow UC alumni from all 10 University of California campuses, welcome newly arrived UCEAP students studying in Madrid, and expand your professional and social network. Whether you’re new to Madrid or have been part of the community for years, you’ll learn how to get involved with your campus alumni network and discover upcoming UC events and activities taking place across the city. We’re also pleased to welcome representatives from Rock the Vote, who will be present to help eligible U.S. citizens register to vote or update their voter registration. This voter registration assistance is strictly non-partisan and available to all eligible citizens, regardless of political affiliation. With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, they’ll be on hand to answer questions about registering and help ensure you receive your ballot while living abroad. The Network President will introduce the UC Spain leadership team, share exciting plans for the year ahead, and highlight ways you can stay connected and get involved with the UC community in Spain. Your ticket includes complimentary drinks (inc. soft drinks), 7 types of tapas and one of a kind connection! Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Saturday September 12
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Beachside
Sat 9/12 • 10AM PDT
Jose Del Valle Park • Lakewood 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. ### [Beachside Bruins](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/beachside-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/beachside-bruins/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
South Bay Network: Tour of Intuit Dome – Home of the NBA Clippers
Sat 9/12 • 11AM PDT
Intuit Dome • Inglewood CA
@ Tour of Intuit Dome – Home of the NBA Clippers * All-access 60–75-minute guided walking tour with a personal tour guide. (ADA route is available if needed.) * Tour includes the Outdoor Plaza, Terrace Level, Club Level, Suites, Visiting Locker Room, and a view of the Main Court. (Some areas may have photography restrictions.) * During the tour, we will explore the implementation of Steve’s Vision, Art, Engineering, and Technology surrounding the arena. * Each member of your group will receive a memorable credential to take home and enjoy ### [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
Sacramento: Sac Bruins Football Watch Party: UCLA vs SDSU!
Sat 9/12 • 4PM PDT
University of Beer (East Sac) • Sacramento CA
@ Come join us at the OFFICIAL Sac Bruins UCLA home bar as our squad takes on San Diego State. Hope to see you there – Go Bruins! Open event. ### [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
Bay Area Bruins: Welcome to the Bay
Sat 9/12 • 4PM PDT
Loma Brewing Company • Los Gatos
@ Welcome to the Bay! UCLA Alumni Happy Hour Hey Bay Area Bruins! Is it just us, or do you kind of miss the buzz of True Bruin Welcome and Fall Quarter starting up? While we might not be heading back to Westwood this autumn, we can bring a little bit of that blue and gold magic right here to the South Bay! Whether you’re a fresh 2026 graduate looking to find your local crew, or a seasoned alum who just wants to swap stories about Kerckhoff coffee and Pauley Pavilion, you are so welcome here. Let’s raise a glass, swap business cards (or just social handles), and kick off the season together. We can’t wait to welcome you to the neighborhood! Where: Loma Brewing Company (130 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos) What to expect: Light bites are on us???? and great conversations will be flowing. Drinks: Buy-your-own drinks Loma has an amazing lineup of fresh craft beers, draft cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. Attire: Casual! Feel free to throw on your favorite UCLA gear if you want to show some school pride. RSVP: Let us know you’re coming so we can get an accurate headcount for the snacks! ### [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
Washington, D.C. Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs San Diego State
Sat 9/12 • 4PM PDT
Astro Beer Hall • Washington DC
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! ### [Washington, D.C. Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/washington-d-c-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/washington-dc-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New York Tri-State Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs San Diego State
Sat 9/12 • 4PM PDT
J. Kennedy’s NYC • New York New York
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings ### [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
Chicago Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs San Diego State
Sat 9/12 • 7:30PM PDT
Dog Haus Biergarten – Lincoln Park • Chicago IL
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! ### [Chicago Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/chicago-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Sunday September 13
Westside Network: UCLA Alumni September Hike
Sun 9/13 • 8:30AM PDT
Will Rogers State Historic Park • Pacific Palisades
@ Join us for a hike at Will Rogers State Historic Park with stunning ocean views in the Santa Monica mountains. We will meet near the restrooms in the parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Parking is available in the lot for a fee. Please make sure that you are prepared with appropriate footwear, sunscreen and/or a hat, and plenty of water. Optional post-hike coffee nearby for those who’d like to continue networking. Contact Morvareed Salehpour at msalehpour@salehpourlaw.com for questions the day of the hike. ### [Westside Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/los-angeles-westside-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
APA UCLA New Alumni Welcome
Sun 9/13 • 11AM PDT
Rye Goods • Tustin CA
@ Congratulations, Class of 2026, and welcome to the Bruin alumni family! Join the Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA (APA UCLA) for a casual morning of coffee, conversation, and connection. Meet fellow recent graduates, connect with APA UCLA board members and alumni, and learn how you can stay involved after graduation through networking, mentorship, social events, and volunteer opportunities. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, make new friends, or simply stay connected to UCLA, we’d love to meet you. After the welcome, we invite you to stay for our annual Bruin Send-Off (12-2pm) as we welcome UCLA’s newest Bruins, our incoming freshmen and transfer students. Share your UCLA experiences, offer words of encouragement, and help celebrate the next generation of Bruins as they begin their journey. ### [Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/asian-pacific-alumni-of-ucla/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/asian-pacific-alumni-of-ucla/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA – Tustin
Sun 9/13 • 12PM PDT
Rye Goods • Tustin 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. ### [Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/asian-pacific-alumni-of-ucla/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/asian-pacific-alumni-of-ucla/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Channel Islands Network: Channel Islands Bruins Charity Event
Sun 9/13 • 1:30PM PDT
Private Residence: Channel Islands – address provided after RSVP
@ Join us for an exciting evening of entertainment, food, and drinks in support of the Channel Islands Bruins Scholarship Fund. Thank you the Davis Family for hosting this event. ### [Channel Islands Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/channel-islands-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/channel-islands-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Monday September 14
Bay Area Network: Planning Meeting
Mon 9/14 • 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! ### [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
Bruin Professionals IT Affinity Group Meeting
Mon 9/14 • 4:30PM PDT
Zoom
@ Join BP IT Affinity Group for their monthly meeting! ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Fall 2026 State and Federal Financial Aid Disbursement
Mon 9/14
Fall 2026 Graduate/Professional Federal and Private Loans + Undergraduate State and Federal Aid, University Loans and Private Loans will disburse to BruinBill the evening of Monday, September 14, 2026.
Tuesday September 15
End-of-Term Grading in Bruin Learn & MyUCLA
Tue 9/15 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Bruin Professionals South Bay Breakfast
Tue 9/15 • 8AM PDT
Marmalade Cafe • El Segundo CA
@ Join Bruin Professionals for an exciting networking at Marmalade Cafe! Mingle with fellow Bruins while enjoying a delicious breakfast! **Cost:** $20 members / $30 guests ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Bruin Professionals Beverly Hills Chapter Meeting
Tue 9/15 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
@ Join BP Beverly Hills Chapter for their monthly meeting! ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Wednesday September 16
SUMMER CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 9/16 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
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!
Bruin Affiliates Luncheon with Cori Close
Wed 9/16 • 11:30AM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center • Los Angeles CA
@ More Than a Trophy – A Lasting Legacy Join Bruin Affiliates for our September luncheon as Cori Close shares her experience coaching a winning team and her approach to carrying it forward. Cori coached the UCLA women’s basketball team to its first- ever NCAA championship last season, and shares the credit with her outstanding woman’s team that exemplified resilience, toughness and a strong bond that held them together during the remarkable season. Mentored by the legendary John Wooden, she has instilled values that brought the team to national recognition. “It’s not about any one of us — it’s about what we build together.” Close has built an extraordinary legacy at UCLA since taking over as head coach in 2011, compiling a 321-143 record and becoming the program’s all-time winningest coach. Her crowning achievement came in 2026 when she led the Bruins to their first-ever women’s basketball national championship, going 37-1 and routing South Carolina 79-51 in the title game, capping back-to-back Big Ten Tournament titles in 2025 and 2026. Along the way she swept all four major national Coach of the Year awards in 2024-25, developed seven WNBA draft picks, and received the 2024 WBCA Carol Eckman Integrity in Coaching Award — earning a contract extension through the 2029-30 season in recognition of her sustained excellence both on and off the court. $45 members only (active annual dues paid), $50 per person ### [Town & Gown Affiliates of UCLA](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/town-gown-affiliates-of-ucla/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/the-town-gown-affiliates-of-ucla/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Bruin Professionals Orange County Chapter Meeting
Wed 9/16 • 11:30AM PDT
Murtaugh Treglia Stern & Deily LLP • Irvine CA
@ Join BP Orange County Chapter for their Chapter Meeting! ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
True Bruin Welcome • Graduate Orientation • Thursday September 17
When Traditional Career Advice Doesn’t Fit Your Brain: ADHD at Work With Kelly George
Thu 9/17 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
@ Many professionals with ADHD feel like they’re not living up to their potential at work, but aren’t always sure why. Challenges with focus, follow-through, communication and managing competing demands can impact performance, even when ability is not the issue. This session offers a practical approach to understanding and navigating ADHD in the workplace. Participants will learn how these patterns show up day to day, how they affect productivity and collaboration, and what to do about them. It will delve into strategies for managing focus and follow-through, as well as identifying or adapting to work environments that better support how you function. Rather than relying on generic productivity advice, this workshop will examine tools that reflect how ADHD operates in professional settings. Participants will leave with the ability to recognize how ADHD impacts their work and strategies to work with it more effectively. Whether you are formally diagnosed with ADHD, pursuing an ADHD diagnosis, supporting a loved one or colleague with ADHD, or are simply interested in learning more about this topic, this session is open to everyone. ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Bruin Professionals Westwood Chapter Meeting
Thu 9/17 • 8AM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center, Founders’ Room • Los Angeles CA
@ Join BP Westwood for their Chapter Meeting! ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Santa Clarita Valley Network: Happy Hour
Thu 9/17 • 5:30PM PDT
Yard House – Santa Clarita • Santa Clarita California
@ Join Bruins in the Santa Clarita Valley for a casual happy hour! Come grab a drink, meet other local UCLA alumni, and hang out with Bruins. No agenda, just a fun and relaxed evening together. Guests can purchase food/beverages on their own. ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Saturday September 19
Bay Area Bruins: Surfrider Beach Clean Up in Santa Cruz
Sat 9/19 • 9AM PDT
Natural Bridges State Beach • Santa Cruz California
@ Join UCLA Bay Area Bruins at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz for a community beach cleanup focused on protecting our coast and raising awareness about litter and plastic pollution. Participants should be 18 years or older. This clean-up is part of a larger Save Our Shores event taking place across Santa Cruz county on Sept. 19, 2026. We will be volunteer with many other people. Please wear your UCLA gear (e.g. hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, etc.) so we can easily find each other. For those interested in making friends with fellow Bruins, we will figure out a no-host lunch location at the end of the event. Look for Marina Lemas in the UCLA blue and gold trucker hat. ### [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
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Transfer Student Alumni Network
Sat 9/19 • 10AM 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. ### [Transfer Student Alumni](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/transfer-student-alumni/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/transfer-student-alumni/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Sacramento Rivercats vs Reno Aces gams
Sat 9/19 • 6:30PM PDT
Sutter Health Park • Sacramento CA
@ Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19, 2026, when the Sacramento River Cats host the Reno Aces at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. First pitch is set for 6:37 p.m. in what promises to be one of the most electric nights of the year. Sutter Health Fireworks Saturday: The traditional Saturday fireworks show lights up the sky after the final out — the perfect close to a night of baseball under the lights. Looney Tunes Night – On September 19, Looney Tunes Night brings classic cartoon chaos to the ballpark! Join Bugs, Daffy, and friends for themed fun, playful moments, and plenty of River Cats baseball. It is a night full of laughs, nostalgia, and Looney Tunes energy. Reserved ticket – all fees and taxes are included. You may also add an optional meal voucher for $17.34 which includes a hot dog, chips, and 1 non-alcoholic drink. ### [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
Sacramento: Sac Bruins Football Watch Party: UCLA vs Purdue!
Sat 9/19 • 7:30PM PDT
University of Beer (East Sac) • Sacramento CA
@ Come watch the game w/us at UOB east sac aka the official UCLA sports bar in the Sacramento area as our Bruins take on Purdue! Hope to see you there – Go Bruins! Open event. ### [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
Lake Arrowhead (Mountain Bruins): Meet and Greet
Sat 9/19 • 4PM PDT
Lake Arrowhead Brewery • Lake Arrowhead California
@ Great opportunity to meet and greet your fellow UCLA Mountain Bruin Members! Learn about all the events for the rest of the year. Current, past and prospective members welcome! Opportunity to join at any level of membership. Lake Arrowhead Brewery is one of the most popular places in the community. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No tickets required as establishment is open to the public. Wear your favorite blue and gold/UCLA gear and join us for good time! **Open Event** ### [Mountain Bruins](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/mountain-bruins/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/mountain-bruins/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association New Grad Coffeehouse Meetup
Sat 9/19 • 12PM PDT
Boondocks Coffee Roasters • Los Angeles California
@ The UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association’s (PAA) New Grad Coffeehouse Meetup serves to celebrate UCLA Pilipino-Grads and connect new grads to each other for the purpose of navigating life and career after graduating UCLA! ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
PFA Move-In Weekend Open House
Sat 9/19 • 2PM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center • Los Angeles CA
@ The UCLA Parent & Family Association will host a Parent & Family Open House the Saturday during Move-in Weekend. Join us for a casual, open-house style gathering where Bruin families can unwind, connect with each other, and learn more about the UCLA Parent & Family Association. Light snacks and beverages will be provided while supplies last. Please fill out the interest form to let the Parent & Family Association know you’re interested in attending! Please Note: This event is exclusively for parents & families and undergraduate students. ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
San Diego Bruins visit Museum of Us
Sat 9/19 • 10AM PDT
Museum of Us • San Diego California
@ San Diego Bruins check out comics from the Indigenous Communities in our region, offered in Spanish, as well as English. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with an expansion of recognition and representation. “Kumeyaay Comics by the Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project” opens on Saturday, September 12. This immersive exhibit is based on the two-part graphic novel titled, Our Past, Present, and Future, and Beyond Gaming, authored by Kumeyaay scholars and historians Ethan Banegas, Michael Connolly Miskwish, Lorraine Orosco, and Stanley Rodriguez. The vibrant, colorful comics are illustrated by John Swogger. Located on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Museum of Us is proud to partner with the Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project. Financial support for the Kumeyaay Comics by the Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project exhibit at the Museum of Us is provided in part by the City of San Diego Department of Cultural Affairs.” **Cost:** Adult $19.95 Military $16.95 Senior $16.95 Student with ID $16.95 Youth 6 -17 $16.95 Educator with ID $16.95 ### [San Diego Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-diego-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-diego-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Chicago Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs Purdue
Sat 9/19 • 8PM PDT
Doghaus Biergarten • Chicago IL
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! Game watches are central time. 9/19 vs. Purdue 10 p.m. kickoff Open Event. ### [Chicago Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/chicago-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New York Tri-State Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs Purdue
Sat 9/19 • 8PM PDT
J. Kennedy’s NYC • New York New York
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings Open Event ### [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
True Bruin Welcome • Day 1 • Welcome • Sunday September 20
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: UCLA Muslim Alumni Association
Sun 9/20 • 12PM PDT
Coming Soon, CA, 90024
@ 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 Muslim Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-muslim-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-muslim-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Orange County Network: Bruins on the Troll Trail
Sun 9/20 • 10:15AM PDT
@ Step into a storybook morning with OC Bruins at South Coast Botanic Garden, where Thomas Dambo’s larger-than-life trolls turn a garden stroll into a playful field study. Join fellow UCLA alumni on Sunday, Sept. 20, for a self-guided group visit to Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: A Field Study, featuring 12 whimsical sculptures crafted from reclaimed wood and tucked throughout the Garden’s 87 acres. We’ll meet at 10:15 a.m. before our 10:30 a.m. ticketed entry time, which has a firm start. Please plan to arrive on time so the group can gather and enter together. We’ll add a Bruin twist with a photo scavenger hunt: explore the grounds, find the trolls, and capture your most creative poses for a lighthearted photo challenge. Learn more about the exhibit on the Garden’s website: https://southcoastbotanicgarden.org/thomas-dambos-trolls-a-field-study/ This is a relaxed, social way to spend time outdoors, discover one of the South Bay’s standout garden experiences, and connect with Bruins through art, nature, and a little creativity. Space is limited to 15 adult attendees. Registration is $18 and includes general admission to South Coast Botanic Garden, including access to the TROLLS exhibit. Please note: Registration fees are non-refundable, as event costs are planned. The Trolls experience may include more remote and rugged areas of the Garden, with uneven terrain, narrow paths and slopes. Guests should be comfortable walking and standing for the duration of the visit. Please be respectful of Garden paths, plantings, fellow visitors, and exhibit guidelines while enjoying the scavenger hunt. By attending, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. We hope you’ll join us for a morning of art, nature, Bruin connection, and memorable troll photos. Registration includes general admission to South Coast Botanic Garden and access to the TROLLS exhibit. ### [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
Fall 2026 Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline
Sun 9/20
BruinBill, the UCLA campus billing platform, is where students can manage and pay for registration fees, campus charges, housing, transportation fees and more.
Fall 2026 Deadline to Waive UC SHIP
Sun 9/20
Students can submit an online Waiver Application with their Supporting Documentation through Academic Health Plans (AHP) Waiver System during the designated Waiver Period. All submissions are subject to audit to ensure the health plan meets Waiver Criteria. Only approved applications receive a Waiver Credit and avoid automatic enrollment in UCSHIP.
Fall 2026 Deadline to Enroll in the BruinPay Plan (BPP)
Sun 9/20
BruinPay Plan (BPP) enrollment is open prior to the beginning of each term. To participate in BPP, student's must sign up on BruinBill during the active enrollment window for each term they wish to participate.
True Bruin Welcome • Day 2 • Get Involved • Monday September 21
UCLA Latino Alumni Association Recent Bruins Town Hall: Connect, Share & Shape the Future
Mon 9/21 • 7PM PDT
Zoom
@ The Recent Bruins Town Hall brings together UCLA Latino alumni who graduated within the past nine years to share their experiences, perspectives, and priorities. This virtual town hall creates a space for recent alumni to provide feedback on UCLA Latino Alumni Association (ULAA) programs and initiatives, identify ways ULAA can better support alumni in this stage of their journey, and help shape the association’s future programming, advocacy, and engagement efforts. ### [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
True Bruin Welcome • Day 3 • Celebrate • Tuesday September 22
Bruin Professionals Encino Chapter Meeting
Tue 9/22 • 7:30AM PDT
Lewitt Hackman Law Firm • Encino CA
@ Join BP Encino Chapter for their monthly meeting! ### [Bruin Professionals Encino Chapter](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/bruin-professionals-encino-chapter/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Big Bruin Welcome Sale
Tue 9/22 • 9AM - 6PM PDT
UCLA Store Ackerman Union
Meet up at the UCLA Store and check out some of the best deals of the year on BearWear, Computers, School Supplies, and MORE!
True Bruin Welcome • Day 4 • Open Houses • Wednesday September 23
INTERNATIONAL FALL WELCOME 2026
Wed 9/23 • 12PM - 2PM PDT
Tom Bradley International Hall: 1st floor patio
You are invited to join us on our annual fall welcome event! This event is open to the whole UCLA community and is part of True Bruin Welcome 2026! We look forward to seeing all international Bruins there, where you will have the opportunity to meet with our Dashew staff, Wescom Financial colleagues, and other amazing and helpful UCLA campus departments at our International Resource Fair. We will also be offering a complimentary light lunch and international snacks (while supplies last), great giveaways, and an opportunity to socialize with other members of the international community! This event is presented by Dashew Center in collaboration with Wescom Financial. We look forward to seeing you there! Note: Registration is recommended to help us estimate attendance, but is not required. All are welcome to drop in!
African American Studies Open House
Wed 9/23 • 3PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
2134 Rolfe Hall
Come learn more about the discipline of African American Studies. Meet the staff, faculty, and current student in the major and minor. Light snacks provided.
Asian American Studies Department Open House
Wed 9/23 • 12PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Rolfe 3333
The Department of Asian American Studies would like to invite you to our Open House on Wednesday, September 25th from 12-2pm in and around Rolfe Hall 3333. Students, both new and continuing, are invited to come and learn about the Asian American Studies Department, our major, two minors, graduate degree, and courses. Meet the amazing people of the department and discover the resources and services that we have to offer! There will also be free food!
Bay Area Bruins: Guided Meditation Gathering for Big Sur
Wed 9/23 • 7:30PM PDT
Zoom
@ In response to the Timber and Plaskett Fires, we will come together for a special virtual meditation session—an opportunity to pause, cultivate steadiness, and connect in community. The session will be led by Michal Rinkevich (MBA ’14) who has been practicing healing arts and meditation since 1995 and teaching since 2006. ### [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
True Bruin Welcome • Day 5 • Classes Start • Thursday September 24
Seattle Network: UCLA Recent Grad Mixer
Thu 9/24 • 7PM PDT
Gasworks Brewing • Seattle WA
@ Whether you arrived after graduation or this has always been home, life after UCLA can make even a familiar city feel new when you see it through a fresh perspective. But there are likely plenty of Bruins nearby — we just don’t recognize one another without our BearWear. Now is the time to change that. Join us for an evening of relaxed fun with the classes of 2023-26. This is as low-key as it gets: no program, no icebreakers and no expectation that you work the room. If you’d rather not walk in alone, bring a friend — they don’t need to be a Bruin. Drop in for a bit or stay all evening. And if you want a preview, that’s Gasworks Brewing pictured below — our spot for the evening. Grab whatever you’d like from the bar or kitchen (separate tabs are available at the counter). Then head out to the dock to enjoy the water, boats, bridges and city views while you meet other recent grads who already know at least one chapter of your story. Maybe you’ll meet other sports fans to watch a UCLA game with this fall, find people who want to explore a new local spot in the next few months, or exchange career tips down the line. Who knows — you might even end up sitting across from one another at a Dinner for 12 Strangers that one of you hosts next February. This could be the start of a circle of Bruins you keep bumping into — and choosing to spend time with. Our greatest hope is that you make friends you like enough to say, “We should do this again,” and then actually do it. RSVP Coming Soon! ### [Seattle Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/seattle-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/seattle-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Bruin Professionals Silicon Beach Chapter Meeting
Thu 9/24 • 11:30AM PDT
929 Colorado Ave • Santa Monica California
@ Join BP Silicon Beach for their Chapter Meeting! includes lunch Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA Night at LA Sparks vs Golden State Valkyries
Thu 9/24 • 7PM PDT
Crypto.com Arena • Los Angeles California
@ Join Bruins for a fun night of WNBA basketball as the **Los Angeles Sparks** take on the **Golden State Valkyries**! Co-hosted by **Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA, Pilipino Alumni Association, Mixed Alumni Association, UCLA Graduate & Professional Student Alumni and San Gabriel Valley Bruins**, this special outing brings our alumni communities together for an exciting night of basketball and Bruin connection. We’ll be sitting together in **Sections 107 and 208**, with great views of the court and special group pricing for our UCLA alumni community. Looking to make the night even more memorable? Add a **Halftime Fan Tunnel Experience**, where you’ll welcome either the Sparks or the Valkyries back onto the court during halftime. Space is limited, so reserve early if you’re interested! **Why Join Us?** * Cheer on the Sparks and Valkyries alongside fellow Bruins * Cheer on **UCLA alumnae Natalie Nakase ’03, Head Coach of the Golden State Valkyries, and Monique Billings ’18** * Enjoy discounted group seating in **Sections 107 and 208** * Add an unforgettable **Halftime Fan Tunnel Experience** * **Celebrate Fan Appreciation Night,** with all fans receiving a 2026 Los Angeles Sparks team photo * Connect with Bruins from across multiple UCLA alumni communities Please reach out to apaucla@alumni.ucla.edu with questions. ### [Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/asian-pacific-alumni-of-ucla/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/asian-pacific-alumni-of-ucla/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Navigating the Lifecycle of a Startup: Panel, Pitches and Networking
Thu 9/24 • 5PM PDT
UCLA Anderson School of Management – Grand Salon in Marion Anderson Hall; 5th level • Los Angeles
@ Join UCLA Bruin Angels Investor Network for Navigating the Lifecycle of a Startup: Panel, Pitches and Networking. Our panel will feature an experienced angel investor from Bruin Angels and Pasadena Angels, a fund-one venture capital fund manager, an experienced corporate attorney, and a successfully exited founder. Following the panel will be a fast-pitch session, showcasing three real pitches competitively selected from Bruin-led startups at various development stages. Stay after for networking with Los Angeles’ lively venture capital and startup community over appetizers sponsored by Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP, Bruin Professionals, and PawPay. #### meet the panelists  **Michael N. Steuch, J.D. ’98** Steuch is a partner and co-chair of the Merger & Acquisitions Group at Jeffer, Mangels, & Mitchell LLP. He specializes in M&A and equity/debt financings, and serves as outside general counsel. Steuch has extensive experience counseling companies from early growth stages through their eventual sale, representing both buyers and sellers across industries such as technology, media and healthcare.  **Laura Del Beccaro ’13** Del Beccaro is the co-founder and CEO of Sora, a platform that connects HR tools to automate and personalize the employee lifecycle. As a technical founder with previous experience as a software engineer and in venture capital, she successfully raised an all-star pre-seed round and navigated the challenging realities of subsequent fundraising rounds to scale her company.  **Andrew Chan** Chan is a scientist-turned-venture capitalist and the founder of Alas VC, a pre-seed firm focused on “American Necessities” like energy, manufacturing and agricultural infrastructure. A Caltech graduate with a background in geophysics and English literature, he previously worked at NASA JPL and held investment roles at Riot Ventures and Builders VC, where he supported companies from pre-seed to Series D.  **Parag Patel, J.D. ’97** Patel is the vice president of Seva DT Corps, founder of The Everest Law Group and an active Bruin Angels member. A serial entrepreneur and legal expert, Parag has co-founded multiple startups, including the Saas platform SignalVue, while managing a retail portfolio of over $40 million. He blends deep Law and a dual B.S. from Yale in molecular biophysics and biochemistry and physiological biology. ### [UCLA Bruin Angels Investor Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-bruin-angels-investor-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Mike Lee in Recital
Thu 9/24 • 7PM - 9PM PDT
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and Professor Mike Lee for an evening of music featuring the fortepiano.
True Bruin Welcome • Day 6 • Connect • Friday September 25
Private Passions, Public Legacies: William Andrews Clark Jr. and the Making of Los Angeles
Fri 9/25 • 3:30PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
Join us for a special event commemorating the Clark Library’s centennial and exploring the remarkable life of its founder, William Andrews Clark Jr. The event begins with the opening of the exhibition "Private Passions, Public Legacies: William Andrews Clark Jr. and the Making of Los Angeles," curated by the staff of the Clark Library, to be followed by a talk by Liz Brown, author of "Twilight Man: Love and Ruin in the Shadows of Hollywood and the Clark Empire" (Penguin, 2021), who will discuss the history of the library’s founder. The afternoon concludes with an outdoor reception as the library remains open for exhibition viewing.
Fall 2026 Course Drop Due to Nonpayment
Fri 9/25
Classes will be dropped for students with an outstanding Fall 2026 tuition and fee balance.
True Bruin Welcome • Day 7 • Go Bruins • Saturday September 26
Bruin Business and Leadership Summit: Building Community and Legacy
Sat 9/26 • 2PM PDT
UCLA Luskin Conference Center • Los Angeles CA
@ The Bruin Business & Leadership Summit: Building Community and Legacy is a first-time collaborative event between [Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__alumni.ucla.edu_network_asian-2Dpacific-2Dalumni-2Dof-2Ducla_&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=i26spy0Zn4phSnKgkglWSouoVm9zC_oUvdJz_GmoUx8&m=B0v1qxNAVWV-C62OT0a8On8shtdvvehQZAP1v4iXJu081sQS3TqS7RbGpnRuQPBE&s=6TO7FBGe-s3adR7XddDcqB4D4_zFqWNf4o2ytzWL8X4&e=) (APA) and [Bruin Professionals](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__alumni.ucla.edu_network_bruin-2Dprofessionals-2Dnetwork_&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=i26spy0Zn4phSnKgkglWSouoVm9zC_oUvdJz_GmoUx8&m=B0v1qxNAVWV-C62OT0a8On8shtdvvehQZAP1v4iXJu081sQS3TqS7RbGpnRuQPBE&s=95PS3jBctbojoE74tbAmXP3GJnOEKQutPXalsYvYVrk&e=) (BP). Join us for an afternoon in the iconic Luskin Conference Center to learn business insights, get inspired by the personal stories of Bruin business leaders and entrepreneurs, and build connections with fellow Bruins. We are especially excited to welcome distinguished alumni and philanthropists Doug Pak ’96 and Meyer Luskin ’49 for an intimate conversation about their immigrant and family stories, business challenges and successes, personal legacies, and the role UCLA played in their journeys. ### tickets Per Person _Net proceeds from this event will support scholarships for UCLA students through APA and BP’s scholarship funds._ ### event agenda: **2-2:45 p.m.** – Check-in and networking with heavy hors d’oeuvres **3-4 p.m.** – Fireside Chat with Doug Pak ’96 and Meyer Luskin ’49, moderated by Bruin Professionals President [Joe Kim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephckim/) ’97 **4-5 p.m.** – “My Journey to the C-Suite” panel moderated by Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA President [Angela Arunarsirakul](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelasmiles/), M.B.A. ’20 **5-6 p.m.** – Networking hour with light dinner **6 p.m.** – Event ends ### about the speakers: #### Meyer Luskin:  **Meyer Luskin**, a visionary philanthropist and business leader, has served as the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Scope Industries since 1961, pioneering the recycling and repurposing of food waste products into animal feed. Under his leadership, the company became a model of sustainability. He currently serves at the Treasurer for The California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy. Beyond business, Mr. Luskin is celebrated for his philanthropy at UCLA. In 2011, he and his wife Renee donated $100 million to establish the Meyer and Renee Luskin School of Public Affairs, of which he serves as a Director, and the Luskin Conference Center. They have also supported initiatives in history, public policy and urban innovation. He was formerly chairman of the board of the Santa Monica – UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital, Chairman of the Board of the Orthopedic Institute for Children (previously known as the Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital, which is now the Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children), a Director of the UCLA Foundation, and a Director of the Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools. Mr. Luskin is also the Founder of the Goodman/Luskin Center for Microbiome Research at UCLA. Mr. Luskin also serves as a Director of OSI Systems, Inc., a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of specialized electronic systems and components for critical applications in homeland security, healthcare, defense and aerospace. Mr. Luskin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an MBA from Stanford University. #### Doug Pak:  **Doug Pak** is the Founder, Owner, and Chief Executive Officer of BLD Ventures, a family-owned holding company with investments across restaurants, franchise operations, real estate, entertainment, and technology. Founded in 2005 with no outside capital, BLD Ventures began as a food and beverage startup and grew under Doug’s leadership from zero to more than $200 million in annual revenue and over 5,000 employees within eight years. That growth earned him the Franchise Times MVP Award for Mega Growth Leadership. Throughout his career, Doug has built, acquired, operated, and invested in businesses ranging from emerging ventures to established global restaurant brands – Papa John’s, Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s, Spaghetti Warehouse, Stir Crazy, and Flat Top Grill. He recently launched his own brand, Warehouse 72 Modern Restaurant & Bar and his latest venture is a new partnership with NFL star Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders as well as investing in independent films. Doug also brings deep experience in corporate finance, capital formation, joint ventures, and lower-middle-market mergers and acquisitions. He has directly led transactions ranging from $10 million to $100 million in value. Earlier in his career, he co-founded a technology company backed by angel investment and research and development funding from the National Research Council of Canada. A 1996 graduate of UCLA with a degree in Business and Economics, Doug has remained deeply connected to the university. He currently serves on two UCLA advisory boards and is a member of the UCLA Second Century Council. In 2022, he delivered the commencement address for the UCLA Department of Economics ([www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MG1uv4\_juw](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MG1uv4_juw)). That commitment to education and giving back is also reflected in the Pak Family Endowed Speaker Series at UCLA, scheduled to launch in 2027, as well as his broader support of educational institutions, charities, and nonprofit organizations. Before expanding his service at UCLA, Doug served on the Pepperdine University board for seven years. Doug is also a founding member of a Vistage CEO Advisory Chapter in Orange County and has served on the boards of several private companies and nonprofit organizations. Doug lives in Newport Beach, California, with his wife and two children. Outside of business and philanthropy, he enjoys golf, travel, professional football, and journaling. ### sponsorship opportunities available We hope you will consider supporting our event, our alumni networks, and our student scholars! ### you can donate directly to our scholarship funds here [Asian Pacific Alumni Scholarship Fund](https://giving.ucla.edu/campaign/Donate.aspx?SiteNum=1&AutoFN=Y&Fund=90939E&Amount=100) [Kyra Goldfarb Scholarship Fund | Bruin Professionals](https://www.bruinprofessionals.com/kyra-goldfarb-scholarship-fund) ### [Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/asian-pacific-alumni-of-ucla/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/asian-pacific-alumni-of-ucla/) ### [Bruin Professionals Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/bruin-professionals-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/bruin-professionals-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
UCLA Volunteer Day – Serve the City Paris
Sat 9/26 • 10AM PDT
IMPACT Café • Paris France
@ Make a real difference in your city—one meal at a time! Serve The City Paris organizes weekly food distribution for homeless people and refugees throughout Paris. Each week, we provide food to over 400 people and also support integration events, sports activities, and other community projects. When & Where: Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays Meet at IMPACT Café & Coworking, 67 rue Beaubourg, 75003, Paris in the morning before heading out across Paris. Activities last 2–3 hours, with small volunteer groups (5–6 per group) delivering food to different areas of the city. No experience needed & flexible commitment Come when you can, as often as you like—no long-term commitment required. We provide all food—volunteers don’t need to bring anything. ### [France Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/france-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Seattle Network: UCLA Volunteer Day
Sat 9/26 • 9AM PDT
Food Lifeline • Seattle WA
@ Sort and repack nutritious food for individuals and families who may be experiencing food insecurity. Register by Wednesday, September 16th at 4 PM. ### [Seattle Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/seattle-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/seattle-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
UCLA Volunteer Day
Sat 9/26 • 9AM - 1PM PDT
Multiple Locations across Los Angeles
The UCLA Volunteer Center’s inaugural event, UCLA Volunteer Day, has become a cornerstone of the UCLA experience. It is one of the university’s largest community service events and occurs during True Bruin Welcome. New freshmen and transfer students join together with continuing undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and community members to participate in a wide range of community service projects across Los Angeles and the globe. Volunteers participate at 45+ community partner sites providing critical service work, beautification, and support at food banks, parks, shelters, senior centers, schools, veterans’ facilities, and various other community organizations.
New York Tri-State Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | @ Maryland
Sat 9/26 • 9AM PDT
J. Kennedy’s NYC • New York New York
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings ### [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
Sunday September 27
New York Tri-State: UCLA Volunteer Day
Sun 9/27 • 10AM PDT
Evalyn’s Tap House • Brooklyn New York
@ Join the UCLA Alumni New York Tri-State Network for the UCLA Volunteer Day. We’ll be doing letter writing and learning about UCLA Alumni Association Board Member, Brian Rosenbaum’s, career journey. We’ll provide pens and basic paper, however no envelopes or stamps will be provided. ### [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
Orange County Network: Bruin Brew: Press & Moka
Sun 9/27 • 9AM - 11AM PDT
Press and Moka • Irvine California
@ Start your morning with OC Bruins at our next Bruin Brew, a casual coffee social at Press & Moka in Irvine. This European-style coffeehouse pairs espresso and fresh crepes with a shaded plaza patio, a giant waterfall wall, putt-putt golf, and other outdoor games. Come visit this ideal spot to sip, connect, and kick off the day with fellow Bruins. Drop in anytime between 9 and 11! PLEASE NOTE: Two-Hour Parking Validation: Press & Moka sits in a ticketed parking structure. Take a ticket at the gate 1 when you arrive, then bring it up to the counter when you order, they will validate two hours with any purchase. The two hours start when you pull the ticket at the gate rather than when you order, so please plan to be back at your car before the time is up to avoid a charge at the exit gate. Parking, food, and beverages are self-pay. 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
Suit-Up JCPenney x UCLA
Sun 9/27 • 5PM - 8PM PDT RSVP
6000 S Hannum Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
The UCLA Career Center has partnered with JCPenney to bring the UCLA community up to 45% off select careerwear, shoes and accessories. Event will be held at the JCPenney at the Fox Hills mall. All UCLA undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, staff, faculty and alumni are welcome. Please feel free to invite your friends, family, and community to join in. Ways to get to JCPenney! - Drive or Carpool and self park. The mall parking is completely free. - Culver City Green Bus - Line 6. $1 to ride. Get off on Culver City Transit Center. - Use our shuttle provided by ResLife! This is a FREE round-trip transportation from campus. Buses will leave from Luskin Turnaround every 30 minutes. The first bus will leave campus by 4:30pm to arrive by 5pm at JCPenney. The last bus will leave campus by 7:00pm. The JCPenney store is located at 6000 S Hannum Ave, Culver City, CA 90230. Please enter directly from the outside entrance rather than from inside of the mall, you will need to use he dedicated exterior ground-level entrance facing the eastern edge of the mall property (near the charging stations). Our check in stations will be by the outside doors, all other entrances may be closed since this will be a UCLA only event. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND BUT HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. You will have the opportunity to check in at the event.
Monday September 28
San Fernando Valley Network: Bruins in Entertainment, Tech, and Business
Mon 9/28 • 6PM PDT
UCLA, Melnitz Hall, The James Bridges Theater • Los Angeles CA
@ Join the UCLA San Fernando Valley Alumni Network and UCLA campus partners for an evening exploring the future of content, media, and entertainment. The evening will bring together UCLA alumni, students, industry leaders, and emerging professionals for an exclusive reception and conversation at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and the rapidly evolving content landscape. The program will feature a fireside conversation with Michael Kassan, followed by an audience Q&A and a panel discussion examining the future of content with leading voices from across the industry. Michael Kassan is the founder and CEO of 3C Ventures, a premier strategic advisory firm driving growth and innovation at the intersection of media, marketing, and technology. A legendary industry dealmaker and Advertising Hall of Fame inductee, he brings decades of expertise in navigating digital disruption and connecting top brands with the next generation of storytelling and entertainment. Guests will have the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and network with fellow Bruins and professionals shaping the next generation of media and entertainment. 6:00-7:00 PM: Reception, food, drinks, and networking 7:15-8:00 PM: Fireside Chat with Michael Kassan + Q&A 8:10-8:35 PM: The Future of Content Panel 8:35-9:00 PM: Networking ### [San Fernando Valley Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-fernando-valley-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-fernando-valley-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Pilipino Welcome Reception supported by the Pilipino Alumni Association
Mon 9/28 • 6PM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center • Los Angeles CA
@ The Pilipino Welcome Reception (PWR) is a tabling event where all of UCLA’s Pilipino organizations come together to welcome new and returning students. Attendees can meet representatives from different organizations, learn about their missions and activities, and discover ways to get involved in the Pilipino community on campus. With live student performances as well as Pilipino cultural food, our welcome reception is a great opportunity to connect with others, explore different clubs, and find a community at UCLA. ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
UCLA Latino Alumni Association Established Bruins Town Hall: Lead, Connect & Shape Our Future
Mon 9/28 • 7PM PDT
Zoom
@ The Established Bruins Town Hall brings together UCLA Latino alumni who are 10 or more years beyond graduation to share their experiences, insights, and priorities with the UCLA Latino Alumni Association. This gathering provides an opportunity to reflect on how UCLA Latino Alumni Association (ULAA) can support alumni throughout different stages of their personal and professional journeys, and identify ways experienced Bruins can mentor, advocate, volunteer, and contribute to the next generation of UCLA students and alumni. The town hall will also center alumni voices in shaping ULAA’s future programs, partnerships, advocacy efforts, and long-term vision. ### [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
Tuesday September 29
Washington D.C. Area Network: UCLA Alumni Recent Grad Mixer
Tue 9/29 • 6PM PDT
Astro Beer Hall • Washington DC
@ Whether you arrived after graduation or this has always been home, life after UCLA can make even a familiar city feel new when you see it through a fresh perspective. But there are likely plenty of Bruins nearby — we just don’t recognize one another without our BearWear. Now is the time to change that. Join us for an evening of relaxed fun with the classes of 2023-26. This is as low-key as it gets: no program, no icebreakers, and no expectation that you work the room. If you’d rather not walk in alone, bring a friend — they don’t need to be a Bruin. Drop in for a bit or stay all evening. And if you want a preview, that’s Astro pictured below — our spot for the evening. Astro gives us two floors to spread out, plus pool, darts, TVs, lounges and plenty of corners for conversation. Food and beverages will be available for individual purchase, so grab a local beer or cocktail, a fried chicken sandwich, a donut or whatever sounds good while you meet other recent grads who already know at least one chapter of your story. Maybe you’ll meet other sports fans to watch a UCLA game with this fall, find people who want to explore a new local spot in the next few months, or exchange career tips down the line. Who knows — you might even end up sitting across from one another at a Dinner for 12 Strangers that one of you hosts next February. This could be the start of a circle of Bruins you keep bumping into — and choosing to spend time with. Our greatest hope is that you make friends you like enough to say, “We should do this again,” and then actually do it. ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Anna Marie Wytko - Masterclass
Tue 9/29 • 3PM - 5PM PDT
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome Anna Marie Wytko a masterclass in historic Schoenberg Hall. About Anna Marie Wytko: Saxophonist Anna Marie Wytko, whose playing has been described by The Absolute Sound as “extraordinary” and the Uruguayan Press as “impeccable,” is University Distinguished Professor of Saxophone within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University. A Yamaha Performing Artist-Clinician and KSU International Educator of the Year Award Winner, Dr. Wytko is a globally acclaimed recording, performing, and teaching artist, as well as a globally praised author of multiple books, articles, and other publications. Sample albums include When Night Came, Anna Marie Wytko – Saxophonist, The Loveliness of Air – I Can’t Breathe, Muddle, and Phraseology. Published by RJ Upmarket Press, Dr. Wytko authored pedagogy books The Saxophonist As Rank Beginner and Beyond: A Guide for Saxophone Methods Class, Band Directors, and Private Instructors and The Saxophonist As Musician First – A Sampling Of Resources. As concerto soloist, Anna Marie has performed in Carnegie Hall in the famous Stern Auditorium on the esteemed Perelman Stage, and in the historic National Theatre of Costa Rica with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica. She has performed as concerto soloist with the Polish Air Force Wind Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Banda Sinfónica de Montevideo in Uruguay, with the National Bands of San José and Alajuela in Costa Rica, and with orchestras throughout England and Scotland, among many others. Internationally, Dr. Wytko has performed as guest recitalist and taught as guest professor at institutions such as the Royal College of Music in London, the Royal Birmingham Conservatory of Music, the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, the Conservatorio Nacional Superior de Música de Buenos Aires, the University of Zagreb Academy of Music, the Akademia Muzyczna of Poland, the Universidad de Costa Rica, and throughout Italy at the national conservatories of Milan, Florence, Bologna, and Perugia. The winner of numerous awards and prizes, Anna Marie is a Yamaha Young Performing Artist First Prize Winner, Butterfield Young Artists Concerto Competition First Prize Winner, International Incentive Grant award recipient, and Mortar Board National Honor Society for “Exemplary in Instruction and Dedication to the Students’ Experience” award recipient, among numerous others. Please visit Anna Marie’s website for further information: www.AnnaMarieWytko.com
Anna Marie Wytko and Amanda Arrington in Concert
Tue 9/29 • 8PM - 10PM PDT
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome Anna Marie Wytko and Amanda Harrington for a recital in historic Schoenberg Hall. About Anna Marie Wytko: Saxophonist Anna Marie Wytko, whose playing has been described by The Absolute Sound as “extraordinary” and the Uruguayan Press as “impeccable,” is University Distinguished Professor of Saxophone within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University. A Yamaha Performing Artist-Clinician and KSU International Educator of the Year Award Winner, Dr. Wytko is a globally acclaimed recording, performing, and teaching artist, as well as a globally praised author of multiple books, articles, and other publications. Sample albums include When Night Came, Anna Marie Wytko – Saxophonist, The Loveliness of Air – I Can’t Breathe, Muddle, and Phraseology. Published by RJ Upmarket Press, Dr. Wytko authored pedagogy books The Saxophonist As Rank Beginner and Beyond: A Guide for Saxophone Methods Class, Band Directors, and Private Instructors and The Saxophonist As Musician First – A Sampling Of Resources. As concerto soloist, Anna Marie has performed in Carnegie Hall in the famous Stern Auditorium on the esteemed Perelman Stage, and in the historic National Theatre of Costa Rica with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica. She has performed as concerto soloist with the Polish Air Force Wind Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Banda Sinfónica de Montevideo in Uruguay, with the National Bands of San José and Alajuela in Costa Rica, and with orchestras throughout England and Scotland, among many others. Internationally, Dr. Wytko has performed as guest recitalist and taught as guest professor at institutions such as the Royal College of Music in London, the Royal Birmingham Conservatory of Music, the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, the Conservatorio Nacional Superior de Música de Buenos Aires, the University of Zagreb Academy of Music, the Akademia Muzyczna of Poland, the Universidad de Costa Rica, and throughout Italy at the national conservatories of Milan, Florence, Bologna, and Perugia. The winner of numerous awards and prizes, Anna Marie is a Yamaha Young Performing Artist First Prize Winner, Butterfield Young Artists Concerto Competition First Prize Winner, International Incentive Grant award recipient, and Mortar Board National Honor Society for “Exemplary in Instruction and Dedication to the Students’ Experience” award recipient, among numerous others. Please visit Anna Marie’s website for further information: www.AnnaMarieWytko.com
Wednesday September 30
The Mindful U: Finding Calm, Clarity + Connection in a Chaotic World With Jessica Sanam Hekmat, MBA ’10
Wed 9/30 • 12PM PDT
@ This interactive session led by career coach Jessica Sanam Hekmat invites participants to pause and reset to cultivate presence and self-awareness while navigating professional and personal demands. We’ll explore practical mindfulness tools and reflective prompts designed to foster resilience, regulate stress and re-energize focus. The conversation will balance strategy and self-inquiry, and we’ll ground together in real time through guided breath work, reflection and visualization. Participants will leave with practical ways to reconnect to their values and sense of purpose, even when the external environment feels unpredictable. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
25th Anniversary of the UC Washington Center Reception
Wed 9/30 • 3:30PM PDT
UC Washington Center • Washington DC
@ We are honored that University of California President James B. Milliken will join us for this special evening. Together, we’ll celebrate 25 years of student and alumni achievement, career readiness, and the relationships that have connected the University of California with Washington, DC. As we look ahead to the next 25 years, we are proud to be presenting the inaugural Senator Dianne Feinstein Internship Provider Award to an organization that carries forward her enduring legacy of public service, mentorship, and exceptional commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for UC students. Join us for a food and wine reception, reconnect with the UCDC community, meet UC leadership, staff and faculty, alumni, and friends from across UC, and help us kick off a year of celebrating the Center’s past, present, and future. Attire: Business Formal ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Thursday October 1
Opera | Black | Queer — Day 1
Thu 10/1 • 5PM - 9PM PDT
A Symposium at UCLA October 1-3, 2026 This three-day symposium welcomes scholars, practitioners, and students to join the international Black Opera Research Network (BORN) for papers, a workshop, a performance, and the North American premiere of an opera film. Highlights include a performance by composer Yvette Janine Jackson and her Radio Opera Workshop ensemble; a presentation on the launch of BORN’s Black Opera Critical Editions series; and a screening of the South African opera film Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life, about anti- Apartheid and AIDS activist Simon Nkoli, with an introduction by the composer and music director. For the most up-to-date information and further details about the symposium please visit our event website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/opera-black-queer/ This event is made possible by the UCLA Chancellor’s Arts Initiative, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the UCLA Center for Musical Humanities, the UCLA Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library and the UCLA Music Library’s Hugo and Christine Davise Fund. Yvette Janine Jackson and the screening of Nkoli are presented in partnership with CAP UCLA at the UCLA Nimoy Theater. This program is made possible by the Joyce S and Robert U. Nelson Fund. Robert Uriel Nelson was a revered musicologist and music professor at UCLA, who, together with his wife, established a generous endowment for the university to make programs like this possible.
Friday October 2
Opera | Black | Queer — Day 2
Fri 10/2 • 10AM - 5PM PDT
A Symposium at UCLA October 1-3, 2026 This three-day symposium welcomes scholars, practitioners, and students to join the international Black Opera Research Network (BORN) for papers, a workshop, a performance, and the North American premiere of an opera film. Highlights include a performance by composer Yvette Janine Jackson and her Radio Opera Workshop ensemble; a presentation on the launch of BORN’s Black Opera Critical Editions series; and a screening of the South African opera film Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life, about anti- Apartheid and AIDS activist Simon Nkoli, with an introduction by the composer and music director. For the most up-to-date information and further details about the symposium please visit our event website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/opera-black-queer/ This event is made possible by the UCLA Chancellor’s Arts Initiative, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the UCLA Center for Musical Humanities, the UCLA Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library and the UCLA Music Library’s Hugo and Christine Davise Fund. Yvette Janine Jackson and the screening of Nkoli are presented in partnership with CAP UCLA at the UCLA Nimoy Theater. This program is made possible by the Joyce S and Robert U. Nelson Fund. Robert Uriel Nelson was a revered musicologist and music professor at UCLA, who, together with his wife, established a generous endowment for the university to make programs like this possible.
Saturday October 3
Opera | Black | Queer — Day 3
Sat 10/3 • 10AM - 5PM PDT
A Symposium at UCLA October 1-3, 2026 This three-day symposium welcomes scholars, practitioners, and students to join the international Black Opera Research Network (BORN) for papers, a workshop, a performance, and the North American premiere of an opera film. Highlights include a performance by composer Yvette Janine Jackson and her Radio Opera Workshop ensemble; a presentation on the launch of BORN’s Black Opera Critical Editions series; and a screening of the South African opera film Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life, about anti- Apartheid and AIDS activist Simon Nkoli, with an introduction by the composer and music director. For the most up-to-date information and further details about the symposium please visit our event website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/opera-black-queer/ This event is made possible by the UCLA Chancellor’s Arts Initiative, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the UCLA Center for Musical Humanities, the UCLA Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library and the UCLA Music Library’s Hugo and Christine Davise Fund. Yvette Janine Jackson and the screening of Nkoli are presented in partnership with CAP UCLA at the UCLA Nimoy Theater. This program is made possible by the Joyce S and Robert U. Nelson Fund. Robert Uriel Nelson was a revered musicologist and music professor at UCLA, who, together with his wife, established a generous endowment for the university to make programs like this possible.
PAAmilya: Honoring Excellence, Community, and Our Future
Sat 10/3 • 4PM - 8PM PDT
Private Residence [address provided upon registration] • Rancho Palos Verdes California
@ Reconnect & Celebrate with the [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Please join us on October 3 for an inspiring evening with lifelong friends to honor our distinguished alumni, celebrate community excellence, and support our vision to empower Pilipino alumni, students, and friends of UCLA. **Attire:** Filipiniana or elevated cocktail **Event Highlights:** * Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean at a beautiful private residence in Rancho Palos Verdes * Special music hour by Norm Tolentino ’97 and band “Beginner Luck” * Traditional Filipino cuisine by [Tres Marias](http://www.facebook.com/manilasunrisecarson/) and drinks served throughout the evening * Live auction featuring premium gifts, tickets, and experiences * Presentation of two prestigious UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association awards: * Royal Morales Community Service Award | Honoring [Annalisa Vicente Enrile, MSW ’00, Ph.D. ’06](https://dworakpeck.usc.edu/academics/faculty-directory/annalisa-enrile) * Distinguished Alumni Award | Honoring [Toni J. Jaramilla, Esq.](https://www.jaramilla.com/about/toni-jaramilla/) **Tickets:** Purchase by September 15 for an early bird discount! * Now-September 15: $55/person * After September 15: $75/person Early Bird (through Sept 15) – $25 is tax-deductible ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Sunday October 4
PAA Dribble for Victory Over Cancer Reception
Sun 10/4 • 11:30AM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center, Founders’ Room • Los Angeles CA
@ UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association (PAA) is thrilled to once again be joining this year’s Dribble for Victory Over Cancer, UCLA’s joint fundraiser with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and V Foundation for Cancer Research to raise funds for pediatric cancer research at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Participants will raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research while dribbling through Drake Stadium. Individuals, families, clubs and teams will have the opportunity to meet college basketball players, coaches and alumni while giving kids and their families battling cancer a chance for a brighter tomorrow. This is the fourth year PAA is co-sponsoring a team named “Team Richard Lou Contreras PAAmilya” with PAA board member Aimee Contreras-Camua, in memory of her brother, who passed away from aplastic anemia at 15 years of age. Last year, our team ranked in the top 3 and had the opportunity to take a team photo with the UCLA Men’s and Champion Women’s Basketball teams. We hope to be among the top fundraising teams again this year! Register today to join our team and join us for a post-Dribble lunch at the James West Alumni Center. Schedule of the day: 8:30 a.m. — Registration and Festivities Open at UCLA Drake Stadium 10 a.m. — Welcome Opening Ceremony 10:15 a.m. — Dribble for Victory Over Cancer Course Begins 11:15 a.m. — Closing Ceremony of Awards, Raffle and Autographs at Pauley Pavilion 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. — Lunch reception for those registered for Team Richard Lou Contreras PAAmilya at [James West Alumni Center](https://share.google/KSzLLTOBGIaQMtUb9), Founders Conference Room ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Wednesday October 7
Bay Area Bruins : October Guided Meditation
Wed 10/7 • 12PM PDT
Virtual
@ 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. ### [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
Thursday October 8
Bay Area Bruins: The Impact of AI Beyond the Tech Industry
Thu 10/8 • 6PM PDT
C1 • San Francisco California
@ Four alumni communities, one room during #SFTechWeek. The Bay Area alumni clubs of NYU, Harvard, Boston University, and UCLA are co-hosting an evening for alumni working in and around AI. The evening will feature a focused 40-minute panel with operators deploying AI agents in industries that are often underrepresented in the broader AI conversation, including hospitality, consumer products, and CPG. Panelists will share candid insights into what is working in practice, what has fallen short, and how organizations are addressing accountability when AI-powered software takes action. Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with alumni from across all four universities over light snacks and drinks. Agenda Doors open: 6:00 pm Panel discussion: 6:40 pm Event concludes: 8:45 pm This event is free to attend. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Members of the UCLA community may request a seat. All requests will be reviewed by the event hosts, and attendance is not confirmed until a confirmation is received. This event is part of #SFTechWeek, a week of events hosted by venture capital firms and startups that brings together members of the technology ecosystem. Learn more at [www.tech-week.com](http://www.tech-week.com). ### [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
Friday October 9
Coltrane at 100: Symposium
Fri 10/9 • 2PM - 6PM PDT
On the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth year, The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s global jazz studies program will celebrate this giant of the saxophone, this jazz innovator and spiritual/artistic icon of the Black Arts Movement, this patron saint of avant garde. This symposium will honor Coltrane in words. The keynote address will be delivered by Archbishop Franzo King, co-founder of the African Orthodox Church of John Coltrane. The keynote address in addition to remarks by the archbishop will feature music from members of the church. Theodore A. Harris, Coltrane’s Thunderclap, 1998, paper collage. 11X17in ABOUT THE ART WORK Theodore A. Harris, Coltrane’s Thunderclap. 1998, paper collage, 11×17 in. Theodore A. Harris (1966-) is a Philadelphia-based visual artist and poet. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is in private and public collections such as Libraries and Museum University of Delaware, Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center, University of New Mexico Art Museum, Saint Louis University Museum of Art, La Salle University Art Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, McGill University Visual Arts Collection, Center for Africana Studies; University of Pennsylvania, Kislak Center Rare Books and Manuscript Library; University of Pennsylvania, and the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art, and the Winston and Carolyn Lowe Collection. Harris is the co-founder of the Anti-Graffiti Network/Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Harris has also co-authored and authored books including Our Flesh of Flames (2019), Malcolm X as Ideology (2008) with Amiri Baraka, TRIPTYCH with Amiri Baraka and Jack Hirschman (2011), i ran from it and was still in it with Fred Moten (2007), and Thesentür: Conscientious Objector to Formalism (2017). He is the Founding Artistic Director of the Institute for Advanced Study in Black Aesthetics.
Saturday October 10
Daily Bruin Alumni Network Reunion 2026
Sat 10/10 • 12PM - 8:30PM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center • Los Angeles CA
@ **Join Daily Bruin alumni for another Daily Bruin Alumni Network Reunion!** The day will kick off at Kerckhoff Hall where you can visit the newsroom. Throughout the day, enjoy panels hosted by Daily Bruin alumni, **reconnect with old classmates**, meet the current Bruin staff and enjoy a light lunch. We hope this will be a great opportunity to network, **make new friends**, and **learn more about the current state of the Daily Bruin** and DBAN. In the evening, join DBAN alumni at the James West Alumni Center for a **cocktail hour and dinner** which will **highlight alums from the 1970s** as we note the 50th anniversary of the graduation of the Class of 1976. In addition, the 2026 Alumni of the Year: Patrick Healy ’76 and Jeong Park ’17 will be recognized for their extraordinary careers and contributions to the UCLA community. _If you are interested in attending but are unable to due to the cost of the ticket, please reach out to Marilyn Chavez-Martinez at **[chavez.marilyn50@gmail.com](mailto:chavez.marilyn50@gmail.com?subject=)**._ **Pricing** Daytime Activities **ONLY** — **Free** Evening Cocktail Party and Dinner **ONLY** — $75 Daytime Activities **AND** Evening Cocktail Party and Dinner — $75 ### [Daily Bruin Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/daily-bruin-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/daily-bruin-alumni-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
American Indian Alumni of UCLA Crystal Bash 2026
Sat 10/10 • 1PM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center, Collins Conference Room • Los Angeles
@ American Indian Alumni of UCLA’s 2026 Fundraiser. More information forthcoming. Stay tuned! TBA ### [American Indian Alumni of UCLA](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/american-indian-alumni-of-ucla/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/american-indian-alumni-of-ucla/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Santa Clarita Valley: UCLA SCV Alumni Coffee Meetup
Sat 10/10 • 8AM PDT
Starbucks • Stevenson Ranch California
@ Join fellow Bruins in the Santa Clarita Valley for a casual Saturday morning coffee meetup! Grab a coffee, meet other local UCLA alumni, and hang out with fellow Bruins. No agenda, just a relaxed morning together. Attendees can purchase food/drinks on their own. ### [Santa Clarita Valley Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/santa-clarita-valley-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/santa-clarita-valley-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Coltrane at 100: Concert
Sat 10/10 • 7PM - 8:30PM PDT
On the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth year, The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s global jazz studies program will celebrate this giant of the saxophone, this jazz innovator and spiritual/artistic icon of the Black Arts Movement, this patron saint of avant garde. Theodore A. Harris, Coltrane’s Thunderclap, 1998, paper collage. 11X17in ABOUT THE ART WORK Theodore A. Harris, Coltrane’s Thunderclap. 1998, paper collage, 11×17 in. Theodore A. Harris (1966-) is a Philadelphia-based visual artist and poet. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is in private and public collections such as Libraries and Museum University of Delaware, Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center, University of New Mexico Art Museum, Saint Louis University Museum of Art, La Salle University Art Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, McGill University Visual Arts Collection, Center for Africana Studies; University of Pennsylvania, Kislak Center Rare Books and Manuscript Library; University of Pennsylvania, and the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art, and the Winston and Carolyn Lowe Collection. Harris is the co-founder of the Anti-Graffiti Network/Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Harris has also co-authored and authored books including Our Flesh of Flames (2019), Malcolm X as Ideology (2008) with Amiri Baraka, TRIPTYCH with Amiri Baraka and Jack Hirschman (2011), i ran from it and was still in it with Fred Moten (2007), and Thesentür: Conscientious Objector to Formalism (2017). He is the Founding Artistic Director of the Institute for Advanced Study in Black Aesthetics.
Channel Islands Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | @ Oregon
Sat 10/10
Rics Restaurant and Bar Lounge • Camarillo California
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! ### [Channel Islands Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/channel-islands-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/channel-islands-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Fall Exhibitions Celebration
Sat 10/10 • 8PM PDT
Hammer Museum
Celebrate a pair of retrospectives featuring two prolific and trailblazing abstract artists, Huguette Caland and Mavis Pusey, with galleries open late and music in the courtyard. Food and drink will be available for purchase all night. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/fallcel26
Tuesday October 13
South Bay Book Club – October
Tue 10/13 • 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! October: The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. 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
Wednesday October 14
UCLA Latino Alumni Association Bruins Voices Town Hall: Centering the Latinx Student Experience
Wed 10/14 • 6PM PDT
Zoom
@ The Current UCLA Latinx Students Town Hall creates a space for current Latinx students to share their experiences, perspectives, needs, and aspirations directly with the UCLA Latino Alumni Association (ULAA). The conversation will help ULAA better understand how it can support students through mentorship, professional development, community building, advocacy, and connections with alumni. The town hall also provides students with an opportunity to build relationships with alumni and help shape ULAA’s future priorities and programs to ensure they reflect the voices and experiences of today’s UCLA Latinx students. ### [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
Vicki Ray: Concert Programming as Composition
Wed 10/14 • 3PM - 6PM PDT
Join us for the first of six workshops as part of the Modal Interchange: Conversations on 21st-Century Performance Practices series with Vicki Ray, a Los Angeles based composer and pianist, who will join Wendy Richman in a conversation about concert programming and commissioning new works. Programming as Composition Every musician presenting a concert is: a composer! In this talk I’ll explore different ways to think about concert programming and how the works you program constitute a meta-composition. Using musical examples I’ll explore the way connections between worlds – musical and otherwise – can create fresh, interesting juxtapositions that challenge (and hopefully delight!) the performer as well as the listener. Folded into this approach is the opportunity to commission new works that can tie previously unrelated pieces together and expand the repertoire of our instrument. Bio Described as “phenomenal and fearless” Vicki Ray is a pianist, improviser and composer. She has commissioned and premiered countless new works by today’s leading composers. Ray is a founding member of Piano Spheres and was, for many years, the head of keyboard studies at the California Institute of the Arts where she was named the first recipient of the Hal Blaine Chair in Musical Performance. She has appeared on numerous international festivals and was a regular member of the faculty at the Bang On a Can Summer Festival at MASS MoCA. Ray has been featured on the Los Angeles Philharmonic Green Umbrella Series as soloist and collaborative artist. Her widely varied performing and recording career covers the gamut of new and old music: from Boulez to Reich, Wadada Leo Smith to Beethoven. Notable recordings include the first Canadian disc of Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire with the Blue Rider Ensemble, the premiere recordings of Steve Reich’s You Are (Variations) and the Daniel Variations with the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the first recording of John Cage’s Europeras 3 and 4. Her recording of Cage’s The Ten Thousand Things on Microfest Records received 2013 Grammy nomination. Vicki can also be seen playing the chromelodeon in the Los Angeles based PARTCH ensemble. Vicki Ray is a Steinway artist. More about Modal Interchange: Conversations on 21st-Century Performance Practices The personality of Los Angeles’s new music scene mirrors its city’s culture and geography as a whole: equal parts diversity and decentralization, in a battle for recognition and relevance that crisscrosses 650 freeway miles. This series casts a wide net around the new music community, hosting a diverse group of individuals who might not otherwise share the same artistic and academic spaces in a series of lecture-workshops geared to an audience of performers. Modal Interchange is a series of six workshops through 2026-27. Each workshop focuses on an element of 21st-century performing, programming, and music-making in the world of contemporary music: histories of experimental music and the avant-garde, commissioning new works, concert programming, listening as an audience member, listening as a performer, score-reading and part-marking, learning and practicing contemporary works, researching and writing program notes, improvisation, and activism. This series is conceived and hosted by violist Wendy Richman and produced in partnership with the UCLA Center for Musical Humanities. Dr. Richman is Lecturer in Performance Studies, Director of uclaFLUX, and a founding member of the International Contemporary Ensemble. For the full schedule, please visit our website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/modal-interchange-conversations-on-21st-century-performance-practices/
Thursday October 15
2nd Act – The Academy
Thu 10/15 • 12PM - 3PM PDT
UCLA Campus – Location provided upon RSVP.
@ The 2nd Act Academy is a 6-week learning experience which blends intellectual engagement with personal reflection and practical next steps to help you reimagine what is next. Join 50 of your peers as you learn, grow, develop and build community with Bruins. Sold Out Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Arnold Schoenberg and That Ol' Atonal Music: A Conversation
Thu 10/15 • 8PM - 10PM PDT
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for a screening of the film “Arnold Schoenberg and That Ol’ Atonal Music: A Conversation” featuring interviews with Larry Schoenberg and Alex Ross in the Schoenberg Rockingham house, followed by in-person discussion with Schoenberg family members, Alex Ross and the makers of the film.
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
UCLA Bassoon Day
Sat 10/17 • 10AM PDT
Join The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the second annual UCLA Bassoon Day. Spearheaded by John Steinmetz, director of the bassoon studio, this event will feature a full day of bassoon classes, performance, reedmaking, bassoon band, with bassoon related vendors showing instruments, reeds, and accessories. This event will take place in the Band Room (1345) and is open to students of all levels.
New York Tri-State Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs Wisconsin
Sat 10/17 • 12PM PDT
J. Kennedy’s NYC • New York New York
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings Open Event ### [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
Washington, D.C. Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | @ Wisconsin
Sat 10/17 • 9AM PDT
Astro Beer Hall • Washington DC
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! ### [Washington, D.C. Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/washington-d-c-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/washington-dc-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Sunday October 18
Bay Area Bruins: The Presidio’s Legacy of Pioneers and Innovation Walking Tour
Sun 10/18 • 10AM PDT
Presidio Officer’s Club • San Francisco California
@ Travel back more than 250 years to explore the pioneers and innovators who originated from the Presidio—and helped shape San Francisco, the United States, and the world. The journey begins by recognizing and honoring the Ramaytush Ohlone people, the first stewards of this land. From there, explore the dramatic transitions of power over the Presidio between three powerful countries and discover how the Presidio evolved from a strategic military outpost into one of the most popular national parks in the country. The tour will last approximately 2 hours, and we will walk 1.3 miles. The trail is mostly flat with some inclines. We advise that you please wear layers, as the weather changes drastically. Bathrooms are available and we kindly ask that you please refrain from bringing any pets. **_All sales are final and refunds cannot be provided._** ### [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
Bay Area Bruins: Bruin Day at the Bay FC vs Portland Thorns NWSL Match
Sun 10/18 • 2PM PDT
@ Join the Bay Area Bruins and fellow alumni Sunday afternoon for the Bay FC vs Portland Thorns NWSL women’s soccer match. Six former UCLA players are represented between the two rosters. Bay FC – Abby Dahlkemper, Caprice Dydasco Portland Thorns – Jessie Flemming, Jayden Perry, Reilyn Turner, Jennie Immethun Seats will be in Section 132 located midway between the north goal and the centerline of the pitch. Excellent location and sightlines for watching the match. Reserving tickets early will secure seats closer to the field. **_All sales are final and refunds cannot be provided._** A portion of the proceeds will also go to support the Bay Area Bruins and its mission in supporting Bay Area UCLA scholars. ### [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
Monday October 19
Faculty Artist Series: Theoreticals
Mon 10/19 • 8PM - 10PM PDT
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening performance in Schoenberg Hall spearheaded by Professor Dante De Silva featuring UCLA Faculty.
Wednesday October 21
Bruin Affiliates: Bruin Affiliates Luncheon
Wed 10/21 • 11:30AM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center • Los Angeles CA
@ Join us for our monthly meeting for Bruin Affiliates members and guests with luncheon and a speaker! The luncheon will include a sandwich platter with salads. A vegetarian option is available. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 14th. Reservations are required and we are unable to seat anyone without a reservation and paid for in advance. $45.00 for Bruin Affiliates Members, and $50.00 for Non Bruin Affiliates Members RSVP Coming Soon! ### [Town & Gown Affiliates of UCLA](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/town-gown-affiliates-of-ucla/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/the-town-gown-affiliates-of-ucla/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Taking Charge of Change: Five Fundamental Truths for Mastering the Chaos of Life With Jim Hjort ’94
Wed 10/21 • 12PM PDT
@ Change is the only constant in life, and every day we are called to reckon with this. Today it may be most apparent to you in national or global tumult, a career pivot you’re contemplating or relationship dynamics you’re struggling to tweak or adapt to. However it shows up, you can count on the rug continuing to shift beneath your feet. And your brain really doesn’t like that, at least by default. In its frenzy to find stability today, it will leap to ways of thinking and behaving that will leave you feeling even more stuck, stifled, and afraid tomorrow. Yet, if you are inclined toward personal growth, you can use the tidal forces of change to propel you to ever-greater wisdom, inner stability and even growth. In this session with Jim Hjort, an executive and career coach, personal development trainer and licensed psychotherapist, you’ll learn: • Why your inner critic and pessimist is actually a key part of your team • Why you may do all the “right” things, while feeling less and less satisfied with your life • How to look beneath the surface of your life story to identify what makes you feel truly alive—so you can have more of that • Communication skills to help you show up for yourself first, so you can show up whole and healthy for anyone else you want in your life • How to not just survive chaos and uncertainty, but embrace it as the essential journey of your life Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Thursday October 22
Media Best Practices: Use Captioning to Create Accessible Media
Thu 10/22 • 12PM - 12:30PM PDT
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, 2026 By 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
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
Westside Network: UCLA Alumni Fall Hike
Sun 10/25 • 8:30AM PDT
Kenter Trailhead • Los Angeles CA
@ Join us for our fall hike on the Kenter trail. The hike will have with spectacular views of the Santa Monica mountains and the Santa Monica Bay. It’s in and out so those who want a shorter hike can turn around when we get to Mountain Gate for about a 4 mile hike and the rest of us will continue on for a longer hike to Mulholland for around 7/7.5 miles. Please also bring water, snacks, and sun protection as you will need. Optional post-hike coffee nearby for those who’d like to continue networking. ### [Westside Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/los-angeles-westside-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
29th Annual LA Cancer Challenge 5K Walk/Run
Sun 10/25 • 9AM PDT
Wilson Plaza • Los Angeles, CA 90095 United States California
@ The LA Cancer Challenge is the starting line to Halloween fun and benefits the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research and the UCLA Agi Hirshberg Center for Pancreatic Diseases. The gorgeous 5K course starts in Wilson Plaza, takes you throughout campus and ends with a treat – our LACC Finish Line Donut Wall! Enjoy the Fit Family Expo and colorful Candy Land Kids Zone, knowing your participation helps drive research towards a cure for pancreatic cancer and supports crucial patient services. UCLA Alumni can use the discount code “UCLACC” for $5 off your registration, good through 10/24/26. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Thursday October 29
UCLA Philharmonia
Thu 10/29 • 8PM - 10PM PDT
Please join us for the first UCLA Philharmonia concert of the 2026-2027 season.
David L. Abell Piano Master Series – Elizabeth Schumann
Thu 10/29 • 7PM - 9PM PDT
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome pianist Elizabeth Schumann for the Fall installment of our 2026/27 David L. Abell Piano Master Series, a concert series which features renowned artists visiting UCLA to perform and work with our piano students. About Elizabeth Schumann: Dr. Elizabeth Schumann is a concert pianist, educator, and interdisciplinary artist whose work spans leading concert halls, public art initiatives, and research at the intersection of the arts, technology, and human performance. Described by The Washington Post as “deft, relentless, and devastatingly good—the sort of performance you experience not so much with your ears as your solar plexus,” she approaches the concert stage as a place where artistry and inquiry meet, offering audiences experiences that link music with the broader human story. As a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist, she has performed at the Kennedy Center, Vienna’s Bösendorfer Saal, Weill at Carnegie Hall, Montreal’s Place des Arts, San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall, Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Musical Instruments Museum in Phoenix, Ravinia’s Rising Stars Series, Australia’s Huntington Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, and the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. Her performances have been featured on NPR’s Performance Today, PBS, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Honors include the Gilmore Young Artist Award, first prizes at the Bösendorfer and Pacific International Piano Competitions, and awards at the Cleveland, Hilton Head, Montreal, and World International Piano Competitions. Her portfolio extends beyond traditional concert work to collaborative projects that place music in fresh contexts. She has developed touring productions that integrate performance with narrative and visual design, large-scale public installations that transform city spaces into concert venues, and educational programs for children and underserved communities that pair music with literature and live storytelling. These include Piano Carnival, which grew from a 15-city tour into a book, CD, and interactive applications reaching more than 20,000 students and teachers; Son et Lumière, premiered at Boston’s Illuminus Festival and later commissioned for the Pike & Rose Audio Visual Arts Festival, attracting audiences of over 8,000; and Pianimal, a concert and video series presented across the United States and distributed to children’s hospitals through partnerships with leading arts organizations. Across these projects, her aim is to allow audiences to meet music on their own terms and to experience its power without barriers of price or pretense. Her work has also reached international audiences through U.S. Embassy cultural diplomacy programs, building connections and mutual understanding through performance. Carrying on the pedagogical tradition of her teacher, Sergei Babayan, Dr. Schumann has taught at Winter and Summer Performing Arts at The Juilliard School, Itzhak Perlman’s Perlman Music Program, the Crowden Chamber Music Workshop, and the Vancouver Piano Sessions. She is the Billie Bennett Director of Keyboard Studies and Assistant Professor of Music at Stanford University, where she combines conservatory-level training with insights from neuroscience, psychology, and biomechanics to help pianists achieve expressive freedom while minimizing injury risk. At Stanford, her research examines how physiology, pedagogy, and instrument design shape performance, with applications that extend beyond the arts to fields such as medicine, rehabilitation, and human performance science. Through collaborations that unite artists, scientists, and community leaders, Dr. Schumann expands how people encounter and engage with music. Her work demonstrates how these connections can open new possibilities, deepen understanding, and inspire contributions that reach beyond the concert hall.
Friday October 30
UCLA Wind Ensemble
Fri 10/30 • 8PM - 9:30PM PDT
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the first Wind Ensemble concert of the 2026-2027 season.
Saturday October 31
Men's Rugby vs Southern Nazarene University
Sat 10/31 • 1PM PDT
Wallis Annenberg Stadium
NCR XVs Premier League
New York Tri-State Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs Nevada
Sat 10/31 • 12PM PDT
J. Kennedy’s NYC • New York New York
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings ### [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
Sunday November 1
Steve Reich at 90
Sun 11/1 • 4PM - 5:30PM PST
Please join the Milken Center for a gala 90th birthday celebration featuring the music of Steve Reich, one of the leading composers of our time, and a paradigmatic musician of American Jewish experience. Works to include Eight Lines, Know what is above you, WTC 9/11 and Tehillim.
Monday November 2
Sacramento Network: UCLA Men’s Basketball Opening Night Game Watch vs Arizona
Mon 11/2 • 6:30PM PST
University of Beer (East Sac) • Sacramento CA
@ Come watch your UCLA men’s basketball team as they face the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas next season on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, as part of a college basketball opening-night doubleheader. This will also be the college debut of UCLA’s latest five-star recruit Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica. Nikola is arguably the best European prospect in his age group and an early contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft. Hope to see you there and Go Bruins! Open event. ### [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
Saturday November 7
UCLA Black Alumni Association Application Readiness Workshop
Sat 11/7 • 10AM PST
UCLA, James West Alumni Center • Los Angeles CA
@ The UCLA Black Alumni Association (UBAA) and UCLA Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement (SPCE) is hosting an application readiness workshop for high school juniors and seniors, and prospective transfer students applying to UCLA in Fall 2027. RSVP Coming Soon! ### [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
INTERPLAY: Radu Valcu Quintet (RVQ) feat. The UCLA Guitar Ensemble
Sat 11/7 • 6PM - 8PM PST
The UCLA Guitar Ensemble presents the culmination of its Improvisation Workshop with the Radu Valcu Quintet, featuring chamber and ensemble performances by UCLA guitar students, alumni, and guests. Directed by the Radu Valcu Quintet and conducted by Dr. Mircea Gogoncea, the program explores new and existing classical-jazz fusion works, highlighting improvisation as a vital part of contemporary performance practice.
Monday November 9
Fall Percussion Ensemble Concert
Mon 11/9 • 8PM - 10PM PST
Join UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s Percussion Ensemble for their Fall installment of their quarterly performance series.
Tuesday November 10
South Bay Book Club – November
Tue 11/10 • 7PM PST
@ 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! November: Poetry Night. We ask that you please bring your own poem or song lyric to share. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club. https://youtube.com/shorts/nG3z3Q-NA5o?feature=share ### [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
Fall Undergraduate Composers Concert
Tue 11/10 • 7:30PM - 10PM PST
Join us for a night of new music composed by UCLA undergraduate composition students. Among one of the most competitive schools for composition in the country, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music boasts performances of music written by ferociously talented and exceptionally gifted young composers. Please come support their endeavors as we kick off the 2025-26 school year of composers concerts!
Wednesday November 11
Friday November 13
New York Tri-State Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs Illinois
Fri 11/13 • 6PM PST
J. Kennedy’s NYC • New York New York
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings ### [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
Sunday November 15
Fall Brass Ensemble Concert
Sun 11/15 • 7PM - 8:30PM PST
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening of chamber music highlighting members of the brass family.
Fall Saxophone Studio Recital
Sun 11/15 • 2PM - 3:30PM PST
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an afternoon of music featuring the students of Dr. Jan Berry Baker.
Monday November 16
Jonathan Hepfer: Sisyphus as Artist
Mon 11/16 • 3PM - 6PM PST
Join us for the second of six workshops as part of the Modal Interchange: Conversations on 21st-Century Performance Practices series with Jonathan Hepfer, who will join Wendy Richman in a conversation about how to develop as a working artist. Sisyphus as Artist (Whatever prevents you from doing your work has become your work) Whether navigating complex scores or directing a series, the common denominator is simply problem solving: using one’s sense of logic, aesthetics, ethics, and intuition to figure out how to get from A to B. Every project or piece is completely different, requiring constant reinvention and re-equipping of one’s toolbox. More abstractly, but of equal or greater weight, is the importance of nurturing non-musical artistic and creative interests while we hone our problem-solving skills. Whether performer, presenter, painter, or poet, artists flourish when we connect through our shared goal: to make a lasting impression on the souls of those around us. Bio Jonathan Hepfer is a percussionist, conductor, and concert curator. He began playing classical music at age seventeen after discovering the work of John Cage while studying at SUNY Buffalo. Subsequently, Jonathan attended Oberlin Conservatory, UC San Diego and the Musikhochschule Freiburg (on a DAAD fellowship) where he studied with Michael Rosen, Steven Schick and Bernhard Wulff. Since 2015, he has been the Artistic Director of Monday Evening Concerts (MEC) in Los Angeles as well as its resident ensemble ECHOI. At MEC, Jonathan has directed performances of major works by Pierre Boulez, John Cage, Julius Eastman, Morton Feldman, Philip Glass, Gérard Grisey, Sarah Hennies, Yves Klein, Arvo Pärt, Steve Reich, Salvatore Sciarrino, Caroline Shaw, Tyshawn Sorey, Simeon Ten Holt and Iannis Xenakis. As a curator and producer, he has presented works by Georges Aperghis, Pierluigi Billone, Carolyn Chen, Chaya Czernowin, Julius Eastman, David Hammons, Sarah Hennies, György Kurtág, Klaus Lang, Alvin Lucier, Hans Otte, Éliane Radigue, Michael Pisaro-Liu, Caroline Shaw, Wadada Leo Smith, Steven Takasugi, Davóne Tines and Wu Tsang. Jonathan has directed (or co-directed) projects at venues such as the Getty Museum, Harvard University, Hauser & Wirth, Jeffrey Deitch, LACMA, LAXART, Marciano Art Foundation, the Santa Monica Carousel (Frieze), Thomas Mann House and the Pinault Collection in Paris. As a percussion soloist, Jonathan has focused extensively on the works of Georges Aperghis, Pierluigi Billone, Julius Eastman, Brian Ferneyhough, Morton Feldman, Vinko Globokar, Helmut Lachenmann, Giacinto Scelsi, Iannis Xenakis and Walter Zimmermann. In this capacity, he has performed widely across the United States, Europe and Asia. Recent independent projects have included serving as artistic director for a portrait of Julius Eastman at the Pinault Collection in Paris (a collaboration with Anaïs Ngbanzo, Dev Hynes and Adam Tendler) and performing the role of conductor in a revival of Deborah Hay’s ‘Solo 2’ at the Getty Museum. Jonathan has also contributed to projects by friends such as Henrik Purienne (‘Tasjaki’ at Galerie Chenel), Vanessa Beecroft and Gustave Rudman (‘Two Shadows’ at Jeffrey Deitch) and Henri Levy Alexandre (Enfants Riches Déprimés S/S ’25). He has published interviews with Meredith Monk (Autre Magazine), Éliane Radigue (Purple Magazine) and Steve Reich (Kaleidoscope Magazine). Jonathan also documented the oral histories of the pioneering generation of percussion soloists (Jan Williams, Christoph Caskel, Sylvio Gualda, Jean-Pierre Drouet, Gaston Sylvestre, Maurizio Ben Omar). Jonathan has served on the faculty at Art Center Pasadena and Cal Arts. He is interested in the ways that music intersects with visual art, literature, architecture, fashion and film. More about Modal Interchange: Conversations on 21st-Century Performance Practices The personality of Los Angeles’s new music scene mirrors its city’s culture and geography as a whole: equal parts diversity and decentralization, in a battle for recognition and relevance that crisscrosses 650 freeway miles. This series casts a wide net around the new music community, hosting a diverse group of individuals who might not otherwise share the same artistic and academic spaces in a series of lecture-workshops geared to an audience of performers. Modal Interchange is a series of six workshops through 2026-27. Each workshop focuses on an element of 21st-century performing, programming, and music-making in the world of contemporary music: histories of experimental music and the avant-garde, commissioning new works, concert programming, listening as an audience member, listening as a performer, score-reading and part-marking, learning and practicing contemporary works, researching and writing program notes, improvisation, and activism. This series is conceived and hosted by violist Wendy Richman and produced in partnership with the UCLA Center for Musical Humanities. Dr. Richman is Lecturer in Performance Studies, Director of uclaFLUX, and a founding member of the International Contemporary Ensemble. For the full schedule, please visit our website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/modal-interchange-conversations-on-21st-century-performance-practices/
Thursday November 19
Faculty Artist Series - Histoire du Soldat
Thu 11/19 • 8PM - 10PM PST
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening in historic Schoenberg Hall featuring Dr. Travis Cross, Jens Lindemann, and other world-class faculty in a performance of Stravinsky’s Histoire du Soldat.
Saturday November 21
Bruin Bash – UCLA Football at Michigan
Sat 11/21
The Richard L. Postma Family Clubhouse • Ann Arbor MI
@ Join us for the official UCLA Bruin Bash Pregame Party as the Bruins travel to The Big House to play the Michigan Wolverines. (**Two hours before kickoff; game time TBA**) Bruin Bash events bring together alumni, fans, and friends to celebrate Bruin spirit before kickoff. These family-friendly gatherings are nostalgic, energetic, and welcoming to all—whether you’re a first-time fan or a lifelong supporter. Arrive early, beat the traffic, and enjoy a fun pregame atmosphere with great company and a delicious meal. We hope to see you there!  tickets ------- #### **$85** – Adults #### **$30** – Children 5-12, #### **Free** – Children under 5 UCLA football tickets --------------------- Tickets to Bruin Bash do not include admission to UCLA Football games or parking passes. Football game tickets and parking passes must be purchased separately. [Football tickets](https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A7-7v0)  ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Contact us at [events@alumni.ucla.edu](mailto:events@alumni.ucla.edu?subject=) for more information! Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Sunday November 22
Westside Network: UCLA Alumni Pre-Thanksgiving Hike
Sun 11/22 • 8:30AM PST
Sullivan Fire Road • Pacific Palisades CA
@ We will be hiking Sullivan Fire Road in the Palisades with spectacular views of the Santa Monica mountains and a few spots with view of the Santa Monica Bay. It’s in and out so those who want a shorter hike can turn around 5 miles when we get to the overlook of Camp Josepho and the rest of us will continue on for a longer hike to a large oak tree about a mile or so further in for a longer hike of around 7/7.5 miles. There is streets parking on Casale if you turn right on Capri. If there is no parking on Casale, streets below should have parking. Please arrive early to account for time to find parking. Please also bring water, snacks, and sun protection as you will need. ### [Westside Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/los-angeles-westside-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Thursday November 26
Friday November 27
UCLA Men’s Basketball Game Watch vs Georgetown/Texas
Fri 11/27 • 11:30AM PST
@ Your Bruins will take on either Georgetown or Texas on Friday in the Rady Children’s Invitational in San Diego! Specific tipoff TBD, will be either 11:30am or 2pm depending on if they are in the championship or 3rd place game. Hope to see you there, go bruins! Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Saturday November 28
Washington, D.C. Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs USC
Sat 11/28 • 9AM PST
Astro Beer Hall • Washington DC
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! ### [Washington, D.C. Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/washington-d-c-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/washington-dc-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New York Tri-State Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs USC
Sat 11/28 • 9AM PST
J. Kennedy’s NYC • New York New York
@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! Time is TBD. The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings Open Event ### [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
Monday November 30
UCLA Choral Studies Fall Concert
Mon 11/30 • 8PM - 10PM PST
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of music for the first UCLA Choral Studies concert of the 2026-2027 season.
Fall Flute Studio Recital
Mon 11/30 • 7PM - 9PM PST
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening featuring the students of Professor Benjamin Smolen.
Tuesday December 1
Fall Woodwind Chamber Concert
Tue 12/1 • 6PM - 7:30PM PST
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening of chamber music highlighting members of the woodwind family.
Wednesday December 2
Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band, Fall Concert
Wed 12/2 • 8PM - 9:30PM PST
Join us for the second Fall concert for the UCLA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Stay tuned for program information.
Friday December 4
UCLA Symphony
Fri 12/4 • 8PM - 10PM PST
Please join us for the first UCLA Symphony concert of the 2026-2027 academic year.
Saturday December 5
San Diego: San Diego Bruins Holiday Gathering
Sat 12/5 • 4PM PST
@ Join the San Diego Bruin community for a festive evening of fellowship, kindness, and Bruin spirit. We’ll gather in the beautiful Lafayette lobby at 4:00 PM to mix, mingle, take photos, and celebrate the season together. Alumni, family, and friends are all welcome. Come dressed in your UCLA swag, holiday attire, ugly sweaters, or cultural pieces that help showcase the joy, warmth, and spirit of this season. Whether you are reconnecting with old friends, meeting new Bruins, or bringing loved ones into the Bruin family, this will be a cheerful way to close the year in community. Date: December 5 Lobby Gathering: 4:00 PM at The Lafayette At 5:00 PM, 10 seats will be available for those who RSVP at Quixote for dinner Dinner: 5:00 PM at Quixote Dinner seating: Limited to 10 For those that do not RSVP for dinner, the LaFayette grounds are plentiful and there is a diner option for dinner or bites poolside. Wear your blue and gold, your festive best, or whatever makes you feel joyful. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! * * * Site info: Quixote is an Oaxaca-inspired restaurant and mezcalería inside The Lafayette Hotel. The current menu leans toward shareable plates: guacamole, lentil spread, spicy tuna tostada, huitlacoche tamal, pulpo, Oaxacan fondue, crab corn doughnut, memelita with duck carnitas and black mole, tacos, whole grilled fish, lamb belly, tasajo, flan, fritters, and seasonal ice creams/sorbets. It also has a mezcal- and cocktail-forward beverage menu for guests 21+. For people who do not get one of the 10 Quixote dinner seats, The Lafayette still has other on-site options. Beginner’s Diner is listed as open 24/7, with breakfast, dinner specials, weekend brunch, and “night lunches,” so guests can still grab food nearby before or after the lobby gathering. Parking: The Lafayette offers valet parking for day guests when space permits. Current day valet parking is listed at $15, with cars retrieved by 1:00 AM. Street parking may also be available in the surrounding North Park neighborhood, but please plan extra time and be thoughtful of residents. Carpooling and rideshare are encouraged, especially since The Lafayette is a popular holiday-season destination. TBA ### [San Diego Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-diego-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-diego-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
uclaFLUX Fall Concert
Sat 12/5 • 8PM - 10PM PST
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the first uclaFLUX concert of the 2026-2027 academic year. uclaFLUX is devoted to the performance of chamber music from the 20th and 21st centuries. We explore and embrace new performance approaches and techniques associated with the dynamic, ever-evolving languages of contemporary music. In preparing to perform and produce quarterly concerts, students learn innovative modes of expression, interact directly with composers, and develop skills in concert promotion, production, and entrepreneurship.