Faculty & Staff
Events for faculty and staff and events that may be of interest to faculty and staff.
Wednesday August 19
FITWELL Talks: Your Guide to Smarter Strength Training
Wed 8/19 • 12PM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA experts on the latest wellbeing research, practical recommendations, and more. Just thirty minutes via Zoom over your lunch hour. Join live, listen in, and come ready with questions. Take good care. August 2026 - FITWELL Talks Your Guide to Smarter Strength Training with UCLA Recreation Instructor KC Reischerl Discover the fundamentals of safe and effective strength training, including common mistakes to avoid, proper technique, and practical tips to help you build confidence in and out of the weight room. The session will also highlight UCLA Recreation FITWELL's free wellness programs and resources, making it easy to find opportunities that support your health and fitness goals. If time allows, stay until 12:45p to chat and connect with fellow Bruins. https://fitwell.recreation.ucla.edu/programs/special-events
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 8/19 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
Wednesday September 2
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 9/2 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
Wednesday September 9
New Instructor Teaching Institute (NITI)
Wed 9/9 • 8:30AM - Thu 9/10 • 2:30PM PDT RSVP
The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) welcomes all instructors new and relatively new to UCLA, regardless of their prior teaching experience, to the New Instructor Teaching Institute (NITI), a two-day professional development event on Wednesday and Thursday, September 9 and 10. Wednesday’s sessions (8:30am-5pm) will be held in person at the Luskin Conference Center, and NITI will continue fully online on Thursday (9am-2:30pm). Content will be distinct each day, and attendees are welcome to attend all or part of the Institute. The program will include interactive sessions, a resource fair, social hour, and opportunity drawings. Get oriented to campus, learn about key resources and services at the TLC, explore effective teaching practices, and connect with other new instructors, deans, and campus partners. For questions, please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Friday September 11
Course Refresh Clinic - In Person
Fri 9/11 • 10AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
Powell 186
The Course Refresh Clinic is a hands-on TLC session for instructors preparing or refreshing a course. Participants are invited to bring a syllabus, Bruin Learn site, assignment, module, assessment, accessibility question, or general course design challenge. TLC staff will help participants identify priorities, talk through options, and recommend practical next steps. Areas of support may include course organization, learning goals, student engagement, assessment and feedback, accessibility, and Bruin Learn use.
Monday September 14
Digital Accessibility for Course Design Intensive
Mon 9/14 • 9:30AM - Tue 9/15 • 12PM PDT RSVP
Powell 186
This intensive day-and-a-half training is designed to equip educators with the essential knowledge and skills to build accessible learning environments. Through hands-on sessions and practical guidance, participants will explore key topics including creating accessible course documents, designing inclusive presentation slides, and ensuring media content meets accessibility standards. Whether participants are just getting started with accessibility or looking to strengthen their existing practices, this intensive will offer actionable strategies and resources to remove barriers and foster a class experience where every student has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Tuesday September 15
Course Refresh Clinic - Zoom
Tue 9/15 • 1PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
The Course Refresh Clinic is a hands-on TLC session for instructors preparing or refreshing a course. Participants are invited to bring a syllabus, Bruin Learn site, assignment, module, assessment, accessibility question, or general course design challenge. TLC staff will help participants identify priorities, talk through options, and recommend practical next steps. Areas of support may include course organization, learning goals, student engagement, assessment and feedback, accessibility, and Bruin Learn use.
Getting Started with Bruin Learn for Instructors
Tue 9/15 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
Wednesday September 16
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 9/16 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
Thursday September 17
Getting Started with Bruin Learn for Instructors
Thu 9/17 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
Sunday September 20
New Student Welcome
Sun 9/20 • 1PM - 2PM PDT
Pauley Pavilion
Join us as we welcome all new students! Meet campus leaders, show your Bruin spirit, and kickstart your UCLA journey. This event is for all incoming transfer and direct-entry undergraduate students.
Monday September 21
Boost Classroom Engagement and Take Attendance with iClicker Cloud Polling Tools
Mon 9/21 • 12PM - 12:30PM PDT
Join our training session to learn how to use iClicker Cloud to engage your students and gather real-time feedback. Facilitators will guide you through the process of running polling activities during class, gather attendance records, and sync grades to Bruin Learn. Don't miss this chance to get a head start on creating a more interactive classroom experience. Audience: Faculty, TAs
Wednesday September 23
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Introducing TidyUP Course Content Management Tool
Wed 9/23 • 12:30PM - 1PM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content and include an emphasis on the new TidyUP Course Content Management Tool. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
International Fall Welcome
Wed 9/23 • 12PM - 2PM PDT
Bradley 300
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!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Cultural #Multicultural
Chicana/o and Central American Studies Department Open House
Wed 9/23 • 1:30PM - 3:30PM PDT RSVP
In front of UCLA Bunche Hall elevators
Please join us and bring your friends. This is a great opportunity to meet newly admitted freshmen and transfer students! Everyone is welcome. You will learn about our CCAS major and minors while networking with faculty, graduate students, and TAs. Food and refreshments will be provided!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Social #Community
Thursday September 24
First Day of Class!
Thu 9/24
Good luck, Bruins! Fall quarter starts as we embark on an exciting new academic year! Stop by the Bruin Bear for First Day Festival to pickup a map or refreshment on your way to class.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic
Tuesday October 6
UCLA Open Source Meetup
Tue 10/6 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
Charles E. Young Research Library, Data Science Center, Room 11630L
Are you experienced with open-source software, working on an open-source project, or just curious about how open-source fits into research, teaching, libraries, and campus technology? In partnership with the UC Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCLA OSPO is hosting a casual meetup for the UCLA open source community. This lunch-hour gathering will provide space for experienced and aspiring open-source contributors to meet one another, share projects and questions and learn more about open-source activity across UCLA and the UC system. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, researchers, librarians, technologists and anyone interested in open source software, open science, research software, community stewardship or contributor pathways. Bring your lunch. Topic and additional details coming soon.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Research
Wednesday October 7
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Use Built-In Tools to Help Make Your Course Content Accessible
Wed 10/7 • 12:30PM - 1PM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Thursday October 15
Assignments and Grading for TAs
Thu 10/15 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Enhance your teaching skills and streamline your work in Bruin Learn! This session is designed primarily for TAs and will cover creating and grading assignments and discussions, navigating the Gradebook, and providing student extensions and accommodations. Co-hosted by the Teaching and Learning Center and the Bruin Learn Center of Excellence. Audience: Faculty, TAs (with a focus on TAs)
Tuesday October 20
Is New Quizzes Right for You?
Tue 10/20 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Bruin Learn has two quiz engines available to instructors - Classic Quizzes (the original quiz tool) and New Quizzes. This session is aimed at faculty who would like to learn more about New Quizzes and its benefits, limitations, and upcoming features and enhancements. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Monday October 26
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Use Built-In Tools to Help Make Your Course Content Accessible
Mon 10/26 • 12:30PM - 1PM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Wednesday October 28
Streamlining Courses Resources: Utilizing Free Library Reserves with Leganto
Wed 10/28 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
This training session will show you how to efficiently use Leganto (the "Course Reading List" tool) in Bruin Learn to request course reserves from UCLA Library. Please join us to learn how the Library can support your class by providing free access to required and recommended course texts to your students. Audience: Faculty, TAs
Tuesday August 18
Flux, Summer 2026
Tue 8/18 • 7:30PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
The Flux Screening Series brings the creative community together for a night of outstanding short films and music videos, featuring wildly inventive filmmaker presentations and performances. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/flux-s26
HireUC Alumni Career Summit- Irvine
Tue 8/18 • 10AM PDT
UCI Student Center, Pacifica Ballroom • Irvine CA
@ Reconnect with the UC community and discover what’s next in your career. The HireUC Alumni Career Summit – Irvine brings together University of California alumni, graduate students, and doctoral candidates from all 10 UC campuses for a day of networking, career exploration, and meaningful connections with employers actively seeking talent. Join us on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the UCI Student Center to meet representatives from 75+ employers across a wide range of industries and career fields. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, considering a career transition, or expanding your professional network, this welcoming, expo-style event offers a valuable opportunity to connect face-to-face with organizations ready to hire. Event Details • Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Location: UCI Student Center, Pacifica Ballroom (311 W. Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA 92697) • Cost: Complimentary for alumni attendees • Registration: Advance registration is required We look forward to welcoming you and helping you take the next step in your professional journey. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Orange County Network: B1G 10: Shaken, Stirred & Served Chilled
Tue 8/18 • 4PM PDT
Bar Louie Tustin • Tustin California
@ Big Ten alumni are taking over Bar Louie Tustin for a night of conference pride, handcrafted cocktails, craveable bites, and connections served with a side of friendly competition. Join the Big Ten Club of Southern California on Tuesday, August 18 at 4:00 PM for a high-energy gastrobar mixer at The District, where school colors are encouraged and Big Ten spirit is always on the menu. Arrive hungry and thirsty: Bar Louie’s happy hour runs from 4:00–7:00 PM, with $9 burgers on deck. During the mixer, jump into the cornhole competition and see who has the best toss in the conference. Then, if you want to keep the night chilled, stick around afterward for Bar Louie’s trivia night and compete for big prizes. No speeches. No formal program. Just a can’t-miss Orange County night shaken, stirred, and served hot. * * * Please use the registration link that Big Ten Alumni Club of SoCal provided. ### [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
All UC Alumni in STEM: Orange County Mixer
Tue 8/18 • 6PM PDT
The Commons at UCI Research Park • Irvine CA
@ Connect with alumni from all 10 UC campuses working and driving innovation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical (STEM) related fields across Orange County at an exclusive networking reception. Hosted at The Commons at UCI Research Park, this mixer is an opportunity to expand your professional network and celebrate your shared UC experience. Enjoy light appetizers, refreshments and great conversation in a relaxed, open-air environment. Space for this event is limited. Please RSVP for your complimentary ticket by August 12 to ensure your spot. ### [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
Bruin Professionals South Bay Happy Hour
Tue 8/18 • 5:30PM PDT
Lido Di Manhattan Ristorante & Bar • Manhattan Beach
@ Please join us for an evening of networking, drinks, appetizers, and conversation with fellow Bruins at Lido Di Manhattan Ristorante & Bar, in Manhattan Beach! **Cost:** $15 members / $40 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
Wednesday August 19
SUMMER CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 8/19 • 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!
FITWELL Talks: Your Guide to Smarter Strength Training
Wed 8/19 • 12PM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA experts on the latest wellbeing research, practical recommendations, and more. Just thirty minutes via Zoom over your lunch hour. Join live, listen in, and come ready with questions. Take good care. August 2026 - FITWELL Talks Your Guide to Smarter Strength Training with UCLA Recreation Instructor KC Reischerl Discover the fundamentals of safe and effective strength training, including common mistakes to avoid, proper technique, and practical tips to help you build confidence in and out of the weight room. The session will also highlight UCLA Recreation FITWELL's free wellness programs and resources, making it easy to find opportunities that support your health and fitness goals. If time allows, stay until 12:45p to chat and connect with fellow Bruins. https://fitwell.recreation.ucla.edu/programs/special-events
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 8/19 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
Bruin Professionals Women’s Group Meeting
Wed 8/19 • 6PM PDT
26 Beach • Venice California
@ Beyond Networking: The Female Friendships That Sustain Us Professional connections can bring us together, however meaningful relationships are what sustain us. Join award-winning Author, speaker, podcast host, and media voice Liz Pryor, (LizPryor.com) for an honest, interactive conversation on female friendship: what it takes to maintain strong relationships over time, and how we can build deeper community rooted in trust, support, and genuine connection. Dinner Included ### [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 August 20
End-of-Term Grading in Bruin Learn & MyUCLA
Thu 8/20 • 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
JazzPOP: Machado Mijiga Trio
Thu 8/20 • 8PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Machado Mijiga, drums Dario LaPoma, piano Milo Fultz, bass Portland multi-instrumentalist Machado Mijiga does not sit still. At just 31 years old, the prolific performer and producer has already released three dozen albums and a slew of singles and EPs spanning genres from jazz to R&B to electronica and hip hop. For his concert at the Hammer, Mijiga and his trio will embrace the eclecticism, pulling from all corners of his vast body of work to synthesize its unique quirks into a tight and lively performance. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/mijiga-j20
Twilight in the Garden
Thu 8/20 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095
See the sunset from the Garden at Twilight in the Garden, our after-hours summer series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Free admission for ages 13 and under. Picnics are encouraged. Check-in at La Kretz and Hilgard Entrances. We can't wait to see you there!
HireUC Alumni Career Summit- San Francisco
Thu 8/20 • 10AM PDT
South San Francisco Conference Center • 94080
@ Reconnect with the UC community and discover what’s next in your career. The HireUC Alumni Career Summit – San Francisco brings together University of California alumni, graduate students, and doctoral candidates from all 10 UC campuses for a day of networking, career exploration, and meaningful connections with employers actively seeking talent. Join us on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the South San Francisco Conference Center to meet representatives from 75+ employers across a wide range of industries and career fields. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, considering a career transition, or expanding your professional network, this welcoming, expo-style event offers a valuable opportunity to connect face-to-face with organizations ready to hire. As part of the UC alumni community, you’ll have access to a diverse group of employers, fellow alumni, and career professionals in a welcoming, expo-style setting designed to support your career journey. Event Details • Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Location: South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 S Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080 • Cost: Complimentary for alumni attendees • Registration: Advance registration is required We look forward to welcoming you and helping you take the next step in your professional journey. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series: Managing Job Search Stress
Thu 8/20 • 2PM PDT
Zoom
@ Graduating is a big step- and what comes next can feel uncertain. The Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series offers open, discussion-based sessions for recent UCLA grads navigating life after college. These conversations are a space to connect with fellow Bruins, share your experiences, and gain insights from career professionals and peers alike. Whether you’re job hunting, considering grad school, or exploring new paths, you’re not alone. Join us for real talk, practical advice, and a supportive community. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
UCLA Black Alumni Association In the City – Networking Happy Hour
Thu 8/20 • 6PM PDT
The District by GS • Los Angeles CA
@ The UCLA Black Alumni Association is hosting a happy hour as part of our UBAA in the City series. This is an opportunity for Black Bruins to network while supporting a Black-owned business. The event will run from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, but happy hour specials end at 7:00 PM. ### [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
Alumni Affairs: Bay Area Networking Night
Thu 8/20 • 6:30PM PDT
Blue Line Pizza • Burlingame CA
@ Join other Bruins for an evening of networking, conversation, and community at our Bay Area Networking Event. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, reconnect with UCLA alumni, or simply meet other Bruins in the area, this event is a great opportunity to build meaningful connections in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Enjoy light bites while connecting with alumni from a variety of industries and career stages. Bring a friend, make new connections, and discover ways to stay engaged with the Bay Area Bruins community and future UCLA Alumni events. We look forward to seeing you there! ### [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 Westwood Chapter Meeting
Thu 8/20 • 8AM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center, Founders’ Room • Los Angeles CA
@ The Trip of a Lifetime How five recent UCLA grads convinced Jay Leno and the Tonight Show to finance a trip for them to see an MLB game at every ballpark in America. ### [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 August 22
The Manifestation of Form: Living Materials in Contemporary Art
Sat 8/22 • 2PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Join artists, scholars, curators, and cultural practitioners for a day of thought-provoking conversations inspired by Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials. Through keynote presentations and a panel discussion, the symposium explores how contemporary artists engage with living materials and the political, epistemological, and practical questions these practices raise. The panel discussion will examine topics including the conservation of artworks that continue to change over time, questions of ownership and custodianship regarding contemporary art collections, curatorial practices involving ceremonial and organic materials, and the evolving relationships between artists, institutions, and the living materials they engage. Bringing together perspectives from artistic and curatorial practice, anthropology, philosophy, and the sciences, the symposium invites a rich, interdisciplinary dialogue on the implications of living materials in contemporary art. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/manifestation
Art Lab x Markings
Sat 8/22 • 1PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Join the Hammer Museum, AMBOS, and Heart of LA for a special Art Lab event featuring Markings project artist Jackie Amézquita. This bilingual community workshop invites you to participate in a hands-on weaving activity rooted in techniques passed down through generations of Indigenous communities originating from pueblos originarios, cantones, and aldeas across Mexico and Central America. Inspired by the cultural fabric and traditional knowledge embedded in the Markings oral history and public project, lead artist Jackie Amézquita will guide participants through this interactive experience by sharing techniques, inspiration, and the stories behind this sustainable art form that recognizes handwork as a way of preserving ancestral memory. Alongside the workshop, AMBOS will curate an interactive installation on natural dyes and weaving, offering a closer look at the materials and processes behind this practice. A curated playlist by the Central American Sound Archive (CASA) will set the tone for an afternoon of making, sharing, and connection. This program is organized in conjunction with the closing weekend of Several Eternities in a Day: Form in the Age of Living Materials. All ages welcome. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/markingartlab
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: San Fernando Valley with UCLA Mixed (Multi-racial/Multi-ethnic) Alumni Association
Sat 8/22 • 9AM PDT
Woodley Park • Van Nuys CA
@ Join the San Fernando Valley Network and UCLA Mixed (Multi-racial/Multi-ethnic) Alumni Association for 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. hosted by --------- ### [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/) ### [UCLA Mixed Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-mixed-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-mixed-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Colorado
Sat 8/22 • 10AM PDT
Private Residence: Centennial, CO – Location provided upon RSVP • Centennial CO
@ 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. ### [Colorado Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/colorado-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/colorado-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: San Francisco Bay Area (Pleasanton)
Sat 8/22 • 11AM PDT
Val Vista Community Park • Pleasanton CA
@ The Bay Area Bruins Alumni Network would like to provide a warm welcome to all incoming first-year and transfer students. Join us for a casual gathering where you can meet fellow incoming Bruins who also reside in Northern California. All family members are welcome. Alumni are also invited to join us to spread the Bruin spirit. Bring your UCLA stories, campus tips, and your 8-clap. Everybody, wear your UCLA gear for photos. Congratulations to all new students of the Class of 2028 and Class of 2030. Let’s go Bruins! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: UCLA Black Alumni Association – Bay Area
Sat 8/22 • 1PM PDT
6502 Broadway Terrace • Oakland CA
@ Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. ### [UCLA 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
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: UCLA Lambda(LGBTQ+) Alumni Association
Sat 8/22 • 1PM PDT
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center • Los Angeles CA
@ Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. ### [UCLA Lambda LGBTQ Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-lambda-lgbtq-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-lambda-lgbtq-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Sunday August 23
OC Network: OC Bruins Make Waves: Beach Cleanup with the Surfrider Foundation
Sun 8/23 • 8AM PDT
Bolsa Chica State Beach Tower 21 • Huntington Beach CA
@ Calling all OC Bruins — let’s make waves together! Spend a feel-good day by the ocean while helping protect the beaches we all love. Join fellow Bruins, friends, and family for a Surfrider Foundation beach cleanup filled with fresh air, community spirit, and meaningful impact. Every helping hand makes a difference! Ready to join us? Sign up and look for OC Bruins under Team Name when registering. Invite a friend and bring your Bruin spirit! Come for the beach, stay for the community, and leave knowing you helped create a cleaner, healthier coastline. Let’s show Orange County what Bruins can do together! **Before coming out:** * Bring reusable water bottle (we don’t have cups), reusable gloves (gardening or mechanic), and sun protection. * Avoid bringing plastic bottles, bags of chips, and other single use plastic products. * I recommend wearing a hat, sunglasses, shorts, and flip flops. * Dress for the beach **Arriving:** * Head RIGHT once inside the main gate into the State Beach Parking lots * PARK in the LOT where we set up. Bolsa Chica has moved to a pay to park system, and we are currently working on a way to allow people to park freely. We will update this if we have a viable path before this cleanup. * Check in at the Surfrider popup tent * We have bags **Cleaning up:** * You can scavenge the shoreline, beach, parking lot, etc. * Do NOT collect seaweed, wood, rocks, stones, seashells by the seashore sold by Sally. Let us know if you find any ‘sleeping’ animals for Parks and Rec. to scoop up. * Bring us back your trash once your bag is full, time runs out, or you must leave. We will weigh the trash, record the weight, then sort out the trash for items to be recycled ### [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
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: South Bay
Sun 8/23 • 10AM PDT
UCLA South Bay Campus • Rancho Palos Verdes 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. ### [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
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: San Francisco Bay Area
Sun 8/23 • 10AM PDT
Golden Gate Park – Hellman Hollow Picnic Area • San Francisco
@ The Bay Area Bruins Alumni Network would like to provide a warm welcome to all incoming first-year and transfer students. Join us for a casual gathering where you can meet fellow incoming Bruins who also reside in Northern California. All family members are welcome. You can find us at the Hellman Hollow Picnic Area. Look for the blue and gold! Alumni are also invited to join us to spread the Bruin spirit. Bring your UCLA stories, campus tips, and your 8-clap. Everybody, wear your UCLA gear for photos. Congratulations to all new students of the Class of 2028 and Class of 2030. Let’s go Bruins! ### [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: San Diego
Sun 8/23 • 1PM PDT
Ski Beach Park (Northeast Gazebo) • San Diego 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. ### [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
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: South Florida
Sun 8/23 • 11AM PDT
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center • Key Biscayne, Florida
@ 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. ### [South Florida Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/south-florida-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Channel Islands
Sun 8/23 • 2PM PDT
Pitts Ranch Park • Camarillo
@ 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. ### [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
Tuesday August 25
End-of-Term Grading in Bruin Learn & MyUCLA
Tue 8/25 • 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 Encino Chapter Meeting
Tue 8/25 • 7:30AM PDT
Lewitt Hackman Law Firm • Encino CA
@ Join BP Encino Chapter for their monthly meeting! 7-year Bruin Jon Light wrote The Cultural Encyclopedia of Baseball (2nd ed), at 1.2 million words the largest Baseball book in history. The Sporting News Baseball Book of the Year and an Editor’s Choice Booklist Award winner, the book covers the vast history and flavor of Baseball. Jon tells stories and shows vintage photos from his book, and guarantees that you will enjoy the anecdotes even if you’re not a Baseball fan. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Bruin Professionals Networking Latte Art at Castanea Sicilian Cafe
Tue 8/25 • 5:30PM PDT
Castanea Sicilian Cafe • Venice California
@ Join us for an exciting networking latte art class taught by a European barista! Learn the history of coffee and how to make the perfect latte (or matcha for our tea lovers) all while building business connections. Are you creative? The class will also include learning how to make a foam design. Wine and authentic Italian refreshments will be served. Come for a time of networking, camaraderie, and fun! Everyone will get to make and enjoy their own latte! members/ $40 guest Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Wednesday August 26
The No. 1 Reason Most Business Ideas Fail (and How to Avoid It)
Wed 8/26 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
@ Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack passion. They fail because they build something customers don’t actually want. In this interactive workshop, UCLA alumna and Business Strategist Sami Toussi ’11 will introduce the Lean Canvas framework and walk through the key questions every founder should answer to build a stronger business. You’ll learn how to identify your ideal customer, uncover unmet needs, evaluate growth opportunities, and strengthen your business model. Through guided exercises and real-world examples, you’ll begin applying these concepts to your own business during the session. Whether you’re exploring a side hustle, consulting practice, freelance business, startup, or new business idea, you’ll leave with greater clarity, practical tools, and actionable next steps. You’ll learn how to: • Define your ideal customer • Understand customer pain points and unmet needs • Clarify what makes your solution different • Evaluate your business idea and business model using the Lean Canvas framework • Identify opportunities to turn your skills, expertise, and ideas into income • Use AI as a tool while avoiding common founder blind spots **About the Speaker** Sami Toussi ’11, Board Certified Coach (BCC), is a career strategist and owner of Toussi International, a consultancy that helps individuals tap into their purpose to benefit the world. Toussi’s business encompasses more than 10 years of business and psychology experience, where she earned over six figures by her mid-twenties leading an international sales team. Despite Toussi’s early success her experience caused her to question the fullness and purpose of her life. Seeking answers, Toussi further delved into the coaching world and gained board certification in 2016. Toussi then founded Toussi International, a global consulting practice with clients ranging from business owners to professionals to multinational corporations. To date, Toussi has run over 70 workshops on topics such as career building, leadership, time management and work-life balance. She’s also coached more than 300 clients worldwide with specific measurable results, including some of the following: increasing monthly business revenue by 400%, promotions from manager to director, negotiating salary increase by 30%, enhancing employee engagement by 95%, and helping clients increase confidence and improve presentation skills. **LinkedIn and Website**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samitoussi/ | https://www.samitoussi.com/ Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Orange County: OC UCLA Book Club
Wed 8/26 • 6:30PM PDT
Zoom
@ Join the Orange County Regional Network’s Book Club discussion of Chasing Me to My Grave by Winfred Rembert! This book is compelling for all adults. It is a story to bring people together in compassion, empathy and learning. RSVP Coming Soon! ### [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
Thursday August 27
Arizona: UCLA Alumni Networking Mixer
Thu 8/27 • 6PM PDT
Spinato’s Pizzeria • Scottsdale Arizona
@ Join the UCLA Alumni Arizona Network at our quarterly networking event! Mix and mingle with local Bruins, create new professional connections and reconnect with old friends. Get to know the Arizona Bruin community! RSVP Coming Soon! ### [Arizona Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/arizona-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/arizona-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New York Tri-State: Bruins in the WNBA: Liberty vs. Valkyries + Exclusive Courtside Experience
Thu 8/27 • 8PM PDT
Barclays Center • Brooklyn NY
@ Join UCLA alumni on August 27 as former Bruin Rebekah Gardner and the New York Liberty face the Golden State Valkyries, coached by former UCLA player and assistant coach Natalie Nakase. The first 30 ticket purchasers will be opted in for an exclusive opportunity to sit courtside during pregame warmups and interact with both Bruins, at no additional cost. Includes Fees ### [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
Saturday August 29
Off-site program: Edgar Arceneaux & Frank Lawson: Place Is the Space
Sat 8/29 • 1PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Place Is the Space is a four-hour immersive performance experience combining live jazz improvisation, theatrical storytelling and multimedia design inspired by Sun Ra’s philosophy and his film Space Is the Place. The work functions as both a concert and an experiential ritual where musicians, performers, visual elements and audience members collectively shape the space into a place. Metaphorically building the vehicle that Sun Ra aspired towards, expressing Afrofuturistic themes of transcendence, liberation and joy. This cosmic jam session culminates in the audience crowning a ""New Sun Ra,"" who leads the full audience on a pilgrimage to the Hammer Museum for one final performance, where everyone is invited to play along. Presented in conjunction with the Hammer Museum’s current exhibition SPACE IS THE PLACE, which frames “space” as a conceptual framework inspired by the works and views of experimental jazz artist Sun Ra. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/arcenlawson
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Sacramento
Sat 8/29 • 10AM PDT
Stonegate Country Club • Davis 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. ### [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
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Orange County
Sat 8/29 • 10AM PDT
William R. Mason Regional Park • Irvine
@ 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. ### [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
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Washington, D.C.
Sat 8/29 • 7AM PDT
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center • Washington, D.C.
@ 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. ### [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 Bruin Send-off Celebration: Santa Clarita Valley
Sat 8/29 • 10AM PDT
Richard Rioux Park • Stevenson Ranch
@ Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA – Alameda
Sat 8/29 • 2PM PDT
Alameda Landing Park • Alameda 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
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: New York Tri-State
Sat 8/29 • 10AM PDT
The Laurels Cafe and Bar • New York NY
@ 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. ### [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
New Bruin Send-off Celebration : Arizona
Sat 8/29 • 10AM PDT
Daniel C Gainey Estate Club • Scottsdale AZ
@ 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. ### [Arizona Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/arizona-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/arizona-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Sunday August 30
New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Santa Barbara
Sun 8/30 • 11AM PDT
Alice Keck Park • Santa Barbara
@ 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. ### [Santa Barbara Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/santa-barbara-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/santa-barbara-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Monday August 31
BUS New Student Welcome!
Mon 8/31 • 11AM - 1PM PDT RSVP
Student Activities Center (SAC) 1-3
Join us for the BUS New Scholar Welcome, an engaging and informative kickoff designed to introduce new admits to the Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS) community. This event is an opportunity to connect with BUS professional staff, current scholars, and alumni who are dedicated to supporting your transition and success at UCLA. During the welcome, you’ll learn more about the BUS program, its mission, and the many ways it supports students both academically and personally. Attendees will also be introduced to key campus resources that can help you navigate UCLA, build community, and thrive throughout your college experience. In addition to resource sharing, we’ll highlight upcoming plans, events, and opportunities for the fall, giving you a clear sense of how to get involved and stay connected. Whether you’re looking to build relationships, find support systems, or simply learn more about what BUS has to offer, this event is the perfect place to start. Come prepared to meet your community, ask questions, and take your first step into the BUS journey. We’re excited to welcome you!
Wednesday September 2
SUMMER CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 9/2 • 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!
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 9/2 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
Bay Area Bruins: September Guided Meditation
Wed 9/2 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
@ 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
New York Tri-State Network: UCLA / Cal Alumni Book Club: “Billion Dollar Whale,” by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope
Wed 9/2 • 4:30PM PDT
Zoom
@ In September our book group discusses a true story of corruption. An epic true-tale of hubris and greed from two Pulitzer-finalist Wall Street Journal reporters, Billion Dollar Whale reveals how a young social climber pulled off one of the biggest financial heists in history–right under the nose of the global financial industry- exposing the shocking secret nexus of elite wealth, banking, Hollywood, and politics. (From GoodReads) * * * October’s book will be a scary story for Halloween. Take the survey to choose October’s book by clicking here: https://forms.gle/PfXh3S4AUSj23Cfe7. RSVP Coming Soon! ### [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
Bruin Professionals Glendale Chapter Meeting
Wed 9/2 • 7:30AM PDT
Insperity • Glendale CA
@ Join BP Glendale Chapter for their monthly meeting! CA Insurance Regulations and AI Era of Insurance Brokerage ### [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 September 3
2nd Act – The Academy
Thu 9/3 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
@ 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
Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series: Grad School & Career Pivots
Thu 9/3 • 2PM PDT
Zoom
@ Graduating is a big step- and what comes next can feel uncertain. The Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series offers open, discussion-based sessions for recent UCLA grads navigating life after college. These conversations are a space to connect with fellow Bruins, share your experiences, and gain insights from career professionals and peers alike. Whether you’re job hunting, considering grad school, or exploring new paths, you’re not alone. Join us for real talk, practical advice, and a supportive community. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
UK Network: UCLA & Big Ten Alumni Social
Thu 9/3 • 10:30AM PDT
Kitty Hawk • London United Kingdom
@ Three years in, two sold-out nights and the 2026 annual social is almost here — this time, we’re taking the summer. For the first time we’re trading autumn for the last golden stretch of summer and as always we’re going big — on Thursday 3rd September we’re taking over the roof terrace and entire top floor of Kitty Hawk, perched above Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column as the backdrop. No long speeches, no rigid agenda. Just warm air, great views, school spirit and the energy that Dress code: Summer school spirit, wear your university colours. Last year’s event sold out well in advance with 350 spots — this year we have just 220. Grab yours early. RSVP Coming Soon! ### [UK Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/uk-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/uk-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Saturday September 5
Orange County: OC Bruins VIP Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Sat 9/5 • 9:30AM PDT
Segerstrom Center for the Arts • Costa Mesa California
@ Join us for the OC Bruins VIP Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! Whether you’re a lifelong performing arts enthusiast or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this exclusive OC Bruins experience offers a rare opportunity to explore one of Orange County’s premier cultural destinations while connecting with fellow UCLA alumni. Join us for a docent-led VIP behind-the-scenes tour of Segerstrom Center for the Arts, where you’ll gain insider insight into the artistic vision, world-class performances, and community impact of this renowned performing arts center. You’ll discover spaces not typically open to the public while learning more about the people and programs that bring the arts to life. Following the tour, continue the conversation over a light lunch with fellow Bruins. Share your perspectives on the performing arts, meet alumni who enjoy arts and culture, and build new connections in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Event Schedule Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:45am – 1:30pm • 9:45am – Check-in at Argyros Plaza • 10am – 12:00pm – Docent-led VIP tour (tour begins promptly at 10:00 am) • 12:00 – 1:30pm – Light lunch and performing arts discussion Pre-registration is required. Attendance is limited to provide a personalized experience, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early. Cost: $20 per person. Your registration includes the VIP tour and light lunch. Please note: Registration fees are non-refundable, as event costs are planned in advance. By attending, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. * * * The event begins at 9:45. Free parking is available at South Coast Plaza. Take the pedestrian Unity Bridge to Segerstrom Center of the Arts. Paid parking is also available at Center Tower or Tower Parking structures. Please allow for walking time to Argyros Plaza for check-in. Please arrive by 9:45am to check-in at Argyros Plaza. Tour will begin promptly at 10am. ### [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
UCLA Alumni Bruin Bash – UCLA Football at Cal
Sat 9/5 • 5PM - 6:30PM PDT
Maxwell Family Field • Berkeley CA
@ First-year head coach Bob Chesney and the Bruins open the season at Cal on **September 5**. As UCLA returns to the Bay Area for the first time since 2022 to renew its rivalry with the Golden Bears in Berkeley, join UCLA alumni and fans for a lively Bruin Bash pregame celebration on **[Maxwell Family Field](https://calbears.com/sports/2013/4/17/208213291.aspx)**, just steps from **[California Memorial Stadium](https://calbears.com/sports/2020/6/18/california-memorial-stadium.aspx)**! Whether you’re a dedicated fan or looking to connect with other Bruins, it’s the perfect way to kick off game day. Arrive early, beat the traffic, and enjoy a fun pregame atmosphere with great company and a delicious pregame spread featuring BLT salad, a chicken tenders bar with seven sauces and seasonings, all-beef hot dogs, plus beer, wine and soft drinks. Each guest will also receive three complimentary beer or wine drink tickets, with a cash bar available afterward. Warm up those 8-Claps and **[RSVP today](https://giving.ucla.edu/Standard/NetDonate.aspx?SiteNum=5931).** Let’s show the Golden Bears that the Bruins are in the Bay! Go Bruins! **Price:** $75 for Adults, $30 Children 5-12, Children under 5 are free ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) ### [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
Sacramento: Sac Bruins Football Watch Party: UCLA vs Cal!
Sat 9/5 • 7PM PDT
University of Beer (East Sac) • Sacramento CA
@ Kickoff is confirmed for 7:30pm! Join Sac Bruins as we watch UCLA kickoff the Bob Chesney era by battling Berkeley for Cali bragging rights! We’re so excited to do game watches again at UOB east sac aka the OFFICIAL UCLA SPORTS BAR in the Sacramento area!! It has been an incredible place to watch games from and we can’t wait to invite you back out next season. 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: UCLA Football at Cal
Sat 9/5 • 7:30PM PDT
California Memorial Stadium • Berkeley CA
@ UCLA Football is visiting Cal for the first time since 2022. Join Bay Area Bruins and other UCLA faithful at the game. Get your tickets now as this event is likely to sell out quickly! Use the RSVP link to choose your seat location and then share the link with friends and family so they can sit next to you. ($3/ticket will benefit Bay Area Bruins’ scholarship endowment). ### [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
Sunday September 6
South Bay Network: Hollywood Bowl – A Tribute to John Williams
Sun 9/6 • 5:30PM PDT
Hollywood Bowl • Los Angeles CA
@ Enjoy a Summer night at the Hollywood Bowl with “Maestro of the Movies – A Tribute to John Williams”. There will be picnicking beforehand, beginning at 5:30pm. Email host for details. ### [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
Monday September 7
Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day Holiday
Mon 9/7
A129 Murphy Hall
UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Tuesday September 8
South Bay Book Club – September
Tue 9/8 • 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! September Book: TBD 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
Bruin Professionals Century City Chapter Meeting
Tue 9/8 • 8AM PDT
Century Towers • Century City CA
@ Join BP Century City Chapter for their monthly meeting! Meet our speaker: Wayne Nitti is a diehard Bruin. Following in the footsteps of his four older siblings, Wayne graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Economics-Business from UCLA in 1991. During his time as a Bruin, Wayne was also a two-sport Varsity athlete in track and cross-country. He continued his studies at Harvard Law School, graduating with honors in 1994 and returning to Los Angeles to start his legal career as a litigation associate at Latham & Watkins. In 2000, Wayne left the full-time practice of law to begin his MBA studies at the Wharton School, graduating with distinction in the areas of Finance and Entrepreneurial Management. Determined to start his own venture, Wayne returned to Southern California in 2002 and began researching businesses across various industries. Believing there was a significant opportunity in litigation software, Wayne hired a developer and created Case Anywhere, an online platform connecting judges, lawyers, and professional staff in complex litigation matters. The self-financed Company later expanded into arbitrations and administrative matters and became recognized as a technology leader in the dispute resolution space. The platform has hosted many of the largest cases in the State of California, including the Woolsey Fire cases, the Social Addiction cases, and the sexual abuse cases against the clergy, among thousands of other matters. In November 2024, after a competitive bidding process, Wayne sold the business to a strategic acquirer and continued to run the Company as its CEO for another year. He currently serves as a consultant to Case Anywhere as he evaluates other opportunities. Wayne is married to Lisa, a former partner at Greenberg Traurig who has her own entertainment law practice, and has two teenage children, Emily and Blake. He drags all of them to the Rose Bowl and Pauley Pavilion as season ticket holders. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Wednesday September 9
New Instructor Teaching Institute (NITI)
Wed 9/9 • 8:30AM - Thu 9/10 • 2:30PM PDT RSVP
The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) welcomes all instructors new and relatively new to UCLA, regardless of their prior teaching experience, to the New Instructor Teaching Institute (NITI), a two-day professional development event on Wednesday and Thursday, September 9 and 10. Wednesday’s sessions (8:30am-5pm) will be held in person at the Luskin Conference Center, and NITI will continue fully online on Thursday (9am-2:30pm). Content will be distinct each day, and attendees are welcome to attend all or part of the Institute. The program will include interactive sessions, a resource fair, social hour, and opportunity drawings. Get oriented to campus, learn about key resources and services at the TLC, explore effective teaching practices, and connect with other new instructors, deans, and campus partners. For questions, please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
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
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
Friday September 11
Course Refresh Clinic - In Person
Fri 9/11 • 10AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
Powell 186
The Course Refresh Clinic is a hands-on TLC session for instructors preparing or refreshing a course. Participants are invited to bring a syllabus, Bruin Learn site, assignment, module, assessment, accessibility question, or general course design challenge. TLC staff will help participants identify priorities, talk through options, and recommend practical next steps. Areas of support may include course organization, learning goals, student engagement, assessment and feedback, accessibility, and Bruin Learn use.
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 Network](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
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. RSVP Coming Soon! ### [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
Digital Accessibility for Course Design Intensive
Mon 9/14 • 9:30AM - Tue 9/15 • 12PM PDT RSVP
Powell 186
This intensive day-and-a-half training is designed to equip educators with the essential knowledge and skills to build accessible learning environments. Through hands-on sessions and practical guidance, participants will explore key topics including creating accessible course documents, designing inclusive presentation slides, and ensuring media content meets accessibility standards. Whether participants are just getting started with accessibility or looking to strengthen their existing practices, this intensive will offer actionable strategies and resources to remove barriers and foster a class experience where every student has an equal opportunity to succeed.
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
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
Course Refresh Clinic - Zoom
Tue 9/15 • 1PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
The Course Refresh Clinic is a hands-on TLC session for instructors preparing or refreshing a course. Participants are invited to bring a syllabus, Bruin Learn site, assignment, module, assessment, accessibility question, or general course design challenge. TLC staff will help participants identify priorities, talk through options, and recommend practical next steps. Areas of support may include course organization, learning goals, student engagement, assessment and feedback, accessibility, and Bruin Learn use.
Getting Started with Bruin Learn for Instructors
Tue 9/15 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
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!
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 9/16 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
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
Thursday September 17
Getting Started with Bruin Learn for Instructors
Thu 9/17 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
Seattle Network: UCLA Recent Grad Mixer
Thu 9/17 • 7PM PDT
Gasworks Brewing • Seattle WA
@ Mixer for UCLA recent grads in the Seattle area at Gasworks Brewing. 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
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
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** ### [Lake Arrowhead Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/lake-arrowhead-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/lake-arrowhead-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Sunday September 20
New Student Welcome
Sun 9/20 • 1PM - 2PM PDT
Pauley Pavilion
Join us as we welcome all new students! Meet campus leaders, show your Bruin spirit, and kickstart your UCLA journey. This event is for all incoming transfer and direct-entry undergraduate students.
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: Bruins on the Troll Trail
Sun 9/20 • 8AM 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. RSVP coming soon. 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
Monday September 21
Boost Classroom Engagement and Take Attendance with iClicker Cloud Polling Tools
Mon 9/21 • 12PM - 12:30PM PDT
Join our training session to learn how to use iClicker Cloud to engage your students and gather real-time feedback. Facilitators will guide you through the process of running polling activities during class, gather attendance records, and sync grades to Bruin Learn. Don't miss this chance to get a head start on creating a more interactive classroom experience. Audience: Faculty, TAs
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
Wednesday September 23
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Introducing TidyUP Course Content Management Tool
Wed 9/23 • 12:30PM - 1PM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content and include an emphasis on the new TidyUP Course Content Management Tool. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
International Fall Welcome
Wed 9/23 • 12PM - 2PM PDT
Bradley 300
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!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Cultural #Multicultural
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!
Chicana/o and Central American Studies Department Open House
Wed 9/23 • 1:30PM - 3:30PM PDT RSVP
In front of UCLA Bunche Hall elevators
Please join us and bring your friends. This is a great opportunity to meet newly admitted freshmen and transfer students! Everyone is welcome. You will learn about our CCAS major and minors while networking with faculty, graduate students, and TAs. Food and refreshments will be provided!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Social #Community
Thursday September 24
First Day of Class!
Thu 9/24
Good luck, Bruins! Fall quarter starts as we embark on an exciting new academic year! Stop by the Bruin Bear for First Day Festival to pickup a map or refreshment on your way to class.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic
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
Saturday September 26
Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA and Bruin Professionals Summit
Sat 9/26 • 2PM PDT
UCLA Luskin Conference Center • Los Angeles CA
@ Save the date and stay tuned for further event details! ### [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
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
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
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.
Celebrating Excellence & Community with UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association
Sat 10/3 • 4PM PDT
Private Residence, Palos Verdes (Overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean)
@ Save the Date: Celebrating Excellence & Community Please mark your calendar for an upcoming gathering of lifelong friends. We will celebrate outstanding excellence and unite our efforts behind meaningful initiatives that benefit our community—all while enjoying a wonderful time together. RSVP Coming Soon! ### [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
Tuesday October 6
UCLA Open Source Meetup
Tue 10/6 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
Charles E. Young Research Library, Data Science Center, Room 11630L
Are you experienced with open-source software, working on an open-source project, or just curious about how open-source fits into research, teaching, libraries, and campus technology? In partnership with the UC Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCLA OSPO is hosting a casual meetup for the UCLA open source community. This lunch-hour gathering will provide space for experienced and aspiring open-source contributors to meet one another, share projects and questions and learn more about open-source activity across UCLA and the UC system. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, researchers, librarians, technologists and anyone interested in open source software, open science, research software, community stewardship or contributor pathways. Bring your lunch. Topic and additional details coming soon.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Research
Wednesday October 7
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Use Built-In Tools to Help Make Your Course Content Accessible
Wed 10/7 • 12:30PM - 1PM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
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
Saturday October 10
Daily Bruin Alumni Network Reunion 2026
Sat 10/10 • 12PM 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. 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. ### [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
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
Thursday October 15
Assignments and Grading for TAs
Thu 10/15 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Enhance your teaching skills and streamline your work in Bruin Learn! This session is designed primarily for TAs and will cover creating and grading assignments and discussions, navigating the Gradebook, and providing student extensions and accommodations. Co-hosted by the Teaching and Learning Center and the Bruin Learn Center of Excellence. Audience: Faculty, TAs (with a focus on TAs)
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
Friday October 16
Tuesday October 20
Is New Quizzes Right for You?
Tue 10/20 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Bruin Learn has two quiz engines available to instructors - Classic Quizzes (the original quiz tool) and New Quizzes. This session is aimed at faculty who would like to learn more about New Quizzes and its benefits, limitations, and upcoming features and enhancements. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
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
Monday October 26
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Use Built-In Tools to Help Make Your Course Content Accessible
Mon 10/26 • 12:30PM - 1PM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Wednesday October 28
Streamlining Courses Resources: Utilizing Free Library Reserves with Leganto
Wed 10/28 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
This training session will show you how to efficiently use Leganto (the "Course Reading List" tool) in Bruin Learn to request course reserves from UCLA Library. Please join us to learn how the Library can support your class by providing free access to required and recommended course texts to your students. Audience: Faculty, TAs
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.
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
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
Monday November 9
Fall Percussion Ensemble
Mon 11/9 • 8PM - 10PM PST
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the first percussion ensemble concert of the 2026-2027 season.
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
Wednesday November 11
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.