Graduate & Professional

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

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

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This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. The workshop will be offered twice.

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UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. The workshop will be offered twice.

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This workshop will provide concrete strategies and online tools to enable non-native speakers of English to improve their writing and editing process, check grammatical issues, make appropriate vocabulary choices and approach issues like article and preposition usage in their own writing projects.

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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

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Feeling overwhelmed by your reading lists? Concerned that you are missing the point of what you have just read? Are you taking pages of notes for every article you read? This workshop will cover effective reading and note-taking strategies so that you read more efficiently, assess your reading with a critical eye, and annotate each work so that important concepts are easily accessible. Note: This workshop does not teach speed-reading techniques.

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UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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This workshop will provide useful strategies for navigating graduate school successfully. We will focus on tips and tricks that will help you succeed, as well as elucidate aspects of the "hidden curriculum," or things you're expected to know but not explicitly taught. We will cover a broad spectrum of topics such as managing writing requirements, using organizational tools to stay on track, communicating effectively with mentors to meet your needs, and networking at conferences to build professional relationships. *We are defining a first-generation college student as a student whose parent(s) or guardian(s) did not complete a four-year degree in the United States.

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This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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This workshop introduces the genres of public speaking in academia, ranging from teaching lectures to conference papers to job talks. The workshop includes suggested strategies to improve your presentation skills.

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

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UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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

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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.

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

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Guests: UCLA Career Center representatives. Highlights: Students are encouraged to bring their resumes, and managers from various ASUCLA departments will be available for on-the-spot interviews.

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The UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center will host its annual UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair during Zero Week (9/23/26 - 9/26/26) at John Wooden Center - Collins Court. Appointments are required and will be available to schedule the first week of September 2026. For more information on the UCLA Immunization Requirements and to begin document upload using the MyStudentChart portal, visit our website.

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Join us for a celebration of yoga and fitness classes, student performances, art and music, club sports meet & greets, games, giveaways, and more.

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This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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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.

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This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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

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Join fellow Bruins and alumni from many other schools for an evening of conversation and connection at the UC Center Sacramento right in downtown. Participating schools include: Notre Dame, Santa Clara, Stanford, Yale, Berkeley, Georgetown, Harvard & more! Light food and beverages will be provided. Hosted by UC Davis Cal Aggie Alumni Association in collaboration with Sac Bruins and participating alumni networks across the Greater Sacramento Area!

Join us this summer in Lani Hall inside Schoenberg Music Building or via livestream for the Henry J. Bruman Summer Chamber Music Festival, curated by Artistic Director Ambroise Aubrun, D.M.A. The festival features free chamber music concerts by acclaimed artists. No reservations are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the event website for full details.

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Join UCLA professor Tiffany Barber for an after-hours tour of Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Learn more here https://hmmr.buzz/barber-AHT.

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Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join other UCLA alumni, friends, and families for a $30 watercolor class fundraiser in beautiful Heisler Park in Laguna Beach. No experience is needed. High-quality supplies will be provided for use during the event. Each participant will take home their own plein-air watercolor painting on high-quality cotton watercolor paper, and a color theory practice sheet. A bring-your-own picnic will follow after! This is more than a paint-along class. Participants will get hands-on access to rare and historic pigments that are usually too expensive for casual use, including Egyptian Blue, medieval frit(smalt), genuine Lapis Lazuli, Periwinkle phthalo blue, Benzimidazolone Blue, and genuine Quinacridone Gold PO49. We’ll explore the science and history behind these colors: Egyptian blue as the first known synthetic pigment and a material still studied for near-infrared luminescence; smalt as a cobalt-glass pigment; lapis lazuli as one of art history’s most prized blues; and modern pigments that changed what artists can do with transparency, staining, glow, and intensity. This will be a brief crash-course in pigment science and history, including the science behind why AI can’t replace physical art! Participants will also browse examples of watercolor styles—from realistic landscapes and botanical illustrations to modern abstraction, travel sketching, greeting-card art, and fun crafts—before painting from the ocean, cliffs, gardens, and architecture around us. Come paint by the coast, meet fellow Bruins, try rare pigments, and learn why handmade art still has optical and material qualities that screens and AI can imitate, but not physically replace. Your $30 registration includes supplies and supports future OC Bruins community events. PLEASE NOTE: No Refunds: Unfortunately, we don’t have the ability to offer refunds for this fundraiser or to help transfer your reservation. If you would like to give your reservation to someone else, please email us their name so we can add them to the registration list. What’s included: Your $30 registration includes use of high-quality watercolor supplies during the workshop, including shared access to rare, historic, discontinued, and specialty pigments. Each participant will take home their finished plein-air watercolor painting, and their color-theory practice sheet. Please note that palettes, brushes, pigment samples, books, and demonstration materials are provided for shared class use only and will remain with the instructor so they can be used for future OC Bruin art events.

Picnic by the Sea: A Coastal Bruin Gathering at Heisler Park Join fellow UCLA alumni, friends and families for a free community picnic in beautiful Heisler Park in Laguna Beach. Bring your own picnic lunch, settle in on the lawn above the water, and spend a relaxed afternoon catching up with the OC Bruins community over one of the best ocean views in Orange County. We'll gather at the main picnic area at the north end of the park, on the lawn overlooking Picnic Beach, near the intersection of Myrtle Street and Cliff Drive. This picnic follows our morning Watercolor by the Sea class, so come for both or just drop in for the picnic — all Bruins are welcome either way. The park has BBQ grills, picnic tables, plenty of trash cans and well-maintained restrooms. We'll bring extra coolers with ice if you'd like to keep your food and drinks cold. There are also good coffee shops and takeout restaurants within walking distance if you'd rather pick something up nearby. Bring your own picnic lunch, water, a blanket or beach chairs, sunscreen and a hat. If you'd like to bring a little something to share you're welcome to, but it's completely optional. This is a casual, family-friendly gathering. PLEASE NOTE: Come Early for Parking: Heisler Park is very popular during the summer, so both free neighborhood parking and paid lots fill up quickly, especially in the late morning. Metered parking has a 3 to 4 hour time limit depending on the location, with strict enforcement if you do not move your car after the limit. We strongly recommend arriving early to find free neighborhood parking or an all-day lot. The city runs free trolleys to Heisler Park, but please be aware these may take longer than expected, so plan accordingly. By attending, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. This is a free event. Come enjoy the coast, meet fellow Bruins and make an afternoon of it by the sea!

Are you considering studying abroad this 26/27 Academic Year? UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a presentation session to ensure all of your questions are answered! Please complete the RSVP form to receive the Zoom details, thank you!

Join us this summer in Lani Hall inside Schoenberg Music Building or via livestream for the Henry J. Bruman Summer Chamber Music Festival, curated by Artistic Director Ambroise Aubrun, D.M.A. The festival features free chamber music concerts by acclaimed artists. No reservations are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the event website for full details.

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

Join artist Danielle Dean for an after-hours tour of SPACE IS THE PLACE: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection. Danielle Dean is an interdisciplinary artist and educator who works across video, sculpture, performance, and installation. Her art explores how technology, architecture, marketing, and media are used as tools of oppression and surveillance, bringing to light the histories of labor exploitation and resource extraction that are hidden beneath the ever-growing deluge of advertisements. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Learn more here https://hmmr.buzz/dean.

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Come join us at our annual open house, which is our monthly board meeting that is open to the general UCLA South Bay community. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner, great company, and golden Bruin energy as we give you an inside look of our Board and how we operate. We invite you to get to know us and we hope you consider joining our team!

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

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In August our book club has selected a book on the theme "Guilty Pleasures": We will discuss "One Plus One," by Jojo Moyes. Suppose your life sucks. A lot. Your husband has done a vanishing act, your teenage stepson is being bullied, and your math whiz daughter has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you can’t afford to pay for. That’s Jess’s life in a nutshell—until an unexpected knight in shining armor offers to rescue them. Only Jess’s knight turns out to be Geeky Ed, the obnoxious tech millionaire whose vacation home she happens to clean. But Ed has big problems of his own, and driving the dysfunctional family to the Math Olympiad feels like his first unselfish act in ages . . . maybe ever. (from GoodReads)

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!

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

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.

Join us this summer in Lani Hall inside Schoenberg Music Building or via livestream for the Henry J. Bruman Summer Chamber Music Festival, curated by Artistic Director Ambroise Aubrun, D.M.A. The festival features free chamber music concerts by acclaimed artists. No reservations are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the event website for full details.

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Kasey Knudsen, saxophone Henry Hung, trumpet Rob Ewing, trombone Dahveed Behroozi, piano Lisa Mezzacappa, bass Jon Arkin, drums San Francisco-based saxophonist Kasey Knudsen leads her sextet in creating spacious and evocative compositions. Each piece weaves improvisation into melodic and rhythmic themes which develop into imaginative new directions. Alexa Peters at Paste magazine called Knudsen one of ten women who are redefining jazz, adding “along with playing cascading, virtuosic solos, Knudsen experiments with sound design and effects, transforming the jazz listening experience.” In addition to leading her own projects, Knudsen has also collaborated with artists including Tune-Yards, Fred Frith, Charlie Hunter, and more. Learn more here https://hmmr.buzz/knudesen.

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Superfish: Salmon is a visually stunning documentary that takes audiences on a journey into the life of wild salmon. The film follows pioneering marine biologist and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Rick Rosenthal as he embarks on a global journey to document the resilience, ecological necessity and existential threats facing wild salmon populations. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Jennifer Kemmerly, Vice President of Global Ocean Conservation at Monterey Bay Aquarium; Stephen Hohenrieder, CEO of Grounded Capital, investors in sustainable food systems; Curtis Knight, Executive Director of Cal Trout; Michael Cimarusti, Chef and co-owner of Michelin-starred Providence restaurant; and director Rick Rosenthal. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/superfish

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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.

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.

This event provides OGB members with a unique opportunity to gain a firsthand understanding of the future Summer 2028 Athletes Village at UCLA through a guided site walk and planning discussion. Participants will explore key campus locations across the village footprint, learn about site-specific planning considerations, and discuss operational opportunities and challenges that will help inform UCLA summer 2028 operations and games- time delivery. Following the walk, attendees will gather for a networking brunch, creating an opportunity to connect with fellow OGB members, exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and continue conversations in a collaborative and informal setting. The small pre-registration fee of $15 is inclusive of the Brunch and attendee drawing giveaways. * * * For OGB members only.

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

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

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

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Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

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

Are you considering studying abroad this 26/27 Academic Year? UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a Q&A session to ensure all of your questions are answered! Please complete the RSVP form to receive the Zoom details, thank you!

Come join Bruin Alumni and Friends for a fun and relaxing discussion of books. We try to curate a wide variety of genres (all recommended by our own members) to accommodate all tastes and to encourage each other to read something we wouldn't on our own. We would love to have you join us. All are welcome! August: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.

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

This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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

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This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. The workshop will be offered twice.

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UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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As a first-generation immigrant, career coach Ricky Koo was taught to work hard, stay humble and let results speak. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing: You can be great at your job and still be misunderstood, overlooked or underestimated. In this webinar, Ricky Koo—a first-generation immigrant who rose through the ranks to become a corporate executive before building his own professional coaching business— breaks down what actually shapes how you’re perceived at work, and how to take control of your professional narrative without being fake, loud or political in ways that feel misaligned. This isn’t about self-promotion. It’s about self-definition. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: • Define your professional brand clearly—so others stop guessing your value or mislabeling your intent • Advocate for yourself without feeling awkward or “bragging”, even if you’ve been taught to keep your head down • Navigate workplace dynamics with confidence, instead of pretending they don’t exist (because ignoring them is a strategy—and usually a costly one) • Stay grounded in your worth during high-pressure moments, so stress, feedback or hierarchy don’t shake how you show up Regardless of your career level or what industry you work in, this session can help you develop your skills in self advocacy and intentional branding, refine your voice and create lasting impact.

Malachi Whitson, drums Kai Lyons, guitar David Michael Otis, alto sax Ben Williams, bass Drummer, composer, educator, and community builder Malachi Whitson creates boundary-defying jazz rooted in the deep traditions of the Black Music canon–blues, gospel, swing, bebop–while simultaneously incorporating West African polyrhythms and Afro-Caribbean grooves. A passionate drummer since childhood, Whitson approaches the drums as not only an instrument, but a way of listening, connecting, and imagining a more vibrant world. Originally from the Bay Area and now based in Los Angeles, Whitson brings his new quartet to the JazzPOP stage to create music that connects ancestral echoes with contemporary voices in a sound that is unmistakably their own. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/whitson-j20

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This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. The workshop will be offered twice.

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Join us for our East Bay Happy Hour at Almanac Adventureland Barrel House & Taproom in Alameda, a dog (and kid) friendly, spacious gathering spot with shaded outdoor and indoor seating, an arcade, and a vast drink menu with award-winning beers, wine and much more. A food truck representing one of several local restaurants that alternate throughout the week will also be parked on site.

Good food, good convos, good people. We're grabbing brunch at Cafeteria 15L with 12 local Bruins. Come eat, catch up, and meet some new or familiar faces in the Sac community. Whether you're new to Sac or have been here forever, come on out. We'd love to have you!

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

You are cordially invited to the UCLA Lambda Alumni Pool Party! Join us for a refreshing afternoon of poolside relaxation, delicious food, and great drinks. This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow UCLA Bruins and make meaningful new connections in a festive setting! Tickets are $30. Proceeds from this event are dedicated to advancing the UCLA Lambda Alumni Association, with 70% directly funding student scholarships and 30% supporting ongoing chapter operations.

In this memoir essay workshop, participants will bring a meaningful object from home—a photograph, keepsake, book, or everyday item—and use it as a doorway into their personal story. Through guided sensory prompts and writing exercises, students will explore how this object connects to their background, family traditions, identity, and hopes for the future. They will craft a short memoir essay inspired by their object, culminating in a celebratory share-out that honors each student’s voice, imagination, and sense of belonging. Led by author Margaret Chandra Kerrison who most recently published an essay collection Los Angeles Lost and Found. She is a creative consultant who has worked with Disney Imagineering and leading design agencies to craft immersive, place-based stories. Across page and project, her work centers on shaping narratives that connect people more deeply to culture, community, and meaning. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/826LA-objmemoir

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Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

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.

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

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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.

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.

This workshop will provide concrete strategies and online tools to enable non-native speakers of English to improve their writing and editing process, check grammatical issues, make appropriate vocabulary choices and approach issues like article and preposition usage in their own writing projects.

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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!

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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

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

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.

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.

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

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Feeling overwhelmed by your reading lists? Concerned that you are missing the point of what you have just read? Are you taking pages of notes for every article you read? This workshop will cover effective reading and note-taking strategies so that you read more efficiently, assess your reading with a critical eye, and annotate each work so that important concepts are easily accessible. Note: This workshop does not teach speed-reading techniques.

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Join UBAA for an evening of great conversations, new connections, and good vibes at The District by GS! Let us know you're coming by registering. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting fellow Bruins for the first time, this is the perfect way to unwind after work. We can’t wait to catch up, network, and celebrate our amazing community together! Bring a friend, grab a drink, and come hang out with us. \*Happy hour specials end at 7:00 PM.

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!

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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.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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!

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

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

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.

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

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

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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This workshop will provide useful strategies for navigating graduate school successfully. We will focus on tips and tricks that will help you succeed, as well as elucidate aspects of the "hidden curriculum," or things you're expected to know but not explicitly taught. We will cover a broad spectrum of topics such as managing writing requirements, using organizational tools to stay on track, communicating effectively with mentors to meet your needs, and networking at conferences to build professional relationships. *We are defining a first-generation college student as a student whose parent(s) or guardian(s) did not complete a four-year degree in the United States.

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Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

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.

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

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Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join 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!

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This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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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.

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!

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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.

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.

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.

This workshop introduces the genres of public speaking in academia, ranging from teaching lectures to conference papers to job talks. The workshop includes suggested strategies to improve your presentation skills.

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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.

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).

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!

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. 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! * * * Contact us at [**events@alumni.ucla.edu**](mailto:events@alumni.ucla.edu?subject=) for more information!

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.

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.

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

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. Date: Wednesday, September 9 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location: Zoom

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

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UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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

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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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join 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.

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!

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.

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

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

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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!

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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.

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.

Mixer for UCLA recent grads in the Seattle area at Gasworks Brewing.

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!

Join the Transfer Student Alumni Network and UCLA Academic Advancement Program Alumni Network 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.

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Guests: UCLA Career Center representatives. Highlights: Students are encouraged to bring their resumes, and managers from various ASUCLA departments will be available for on-the-spot interviews.

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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 women'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 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. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 16. **All ticket sales are final. No refunds available.**

The UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center will host its annual UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair during Zero Week (9/23/26 - 9/26/26) at John Wooden Center - Collins Court. Appointments are required and will be available to schedule the first week of September 2026. For more information on the UCLA Immunization Requirements and to begin document upload using the MyStudentChart portal, visit our website.

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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.

Join us for a celebration of yoga and fitness classes, student performances, art and music, club sports meet & greets, games, giveaways, and more.

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Save the date and stay tuned for further event details!

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This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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American Indian Alumni of UCLA's 2026 Fundraiser. More information forthcoming. Stay tuned!

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.

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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.

This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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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.

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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

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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.