Bruin Resource Center
Upcoming Events
Bruin Underground Scholars Spring Picnic: Honoring Second Chance Month
Sat 4/4 • 11AM - 2PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Family Housing, 3200 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90066
In recognition of Second Chance Month, the Bruin Underground Scholars End-of-Year Picnic is a joyful celebration that brings together our community of formerly incarcerated, system-impacted, and justice-involved Bruins, along with their families, allies, and supporters. This gathering marks the end of another successful academic year and honors the resilience, accomplishments, and growth of our students.
Finding Community in your Co-Parenting Journey
Wed 4/8 • 6PM - 7PM PDT RSVP
University Apartments South
Skip cooking and enjoy light dinner with SwD for a workshop where you can learn about resources for co-parenting students and connect with others on the same journey.
Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins
Thu 4/9 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT
Do you have questions about your professional future or need guidance on your career choices? Join the Career Center counselors over zoom for SwD-specific support!
Caregiving Student Mixer
Mon 4/13 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
Join us for a Caregiver Mixer, a time to connect with others, build community, learn about helpful resources, and spend time with those who understand the journey.
Collegiate Recovery Day
Wed 4/15 • 2:30PM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP
SAC Conference Rooms 1-3
You’re invited to Collegiate Recovery Day on Wednesday, April 15th from 2:30-4:30pm in Student Activities Center Conference Rooms 1-3! Join us and campus partners for wellness activities, student presentations, and meaningful conversations honoring students in recovery or impacted by addiction. Free refreshments, activities, and giveaways! Open to all students, staff, and faculty. RSVP, bring a friend, and be part of a supportive campus community ??
Hygiene and Movement
Sat 4/18 • 9AM - 11AM PDT RSVP
University Apartments South
Join the Pilipinos for Community Health student organization to learn about helpful hygiene tips for families! Participants will receive wellness kits!
NLSLA & BUS Expungement Clinic
Sat 4/18 • 10AM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS) is hosting its very first Expungement Clinic! We’re excited to announce this event in collaboration with Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA), designated specifically for UCLA formerly incarcerated and/or system-impacted students, taking place on Saturday, April 18. Please RSVP as soon as possible.
Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins
Thu 4/23 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT
Do you have questions about your professional future or need guidance on your career choices? Join the Career Center counselors over zoom for SwD-specific support!
Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins
Thu 5/7 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT
Do you have questions about your professional future or need guidance on your career choices? Join the Career Center counselors over zoom for SwD-specific support!
Maker Madness
Thu 5/14 • 12PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Makerspace @ Olympic Hall
Unleash your creativity and innovation at Maker Madness, UCLA’s ultimate hands-on event in the Makerspace! This is your chance to design, build, and personalize items that make your Bruin experience even better. Whether you’re crafting dorm essentials, creating study tools, or prototyping your next big idea, Maker Madness is all about turning imagination into reality.
Molding Our Stories: Culture, Identity & Home
Thu 5/14 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Join SwD for clay time...Create a dish that represents your cultural heritage, design a piece of clothing or accessory that tells a story about your roots, build a representation of a place that feels like home, craft an object that represents a tradition important to you. Mold your story in community.
Spring RISE Together: Parenting and Neurodiversity: Panel & Q&A
Tue 5/19 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
RISE Center
Join us to listen in from a panel of students from the Bruin Neurodiverse Collective. Learn about their experience as they navigated K-12 with an IEP, share about supports received, and reflection on their journey thus far as current UCLA Students.
BUS End Of Year Celebration
Sat 5/30 • 12PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
Tom Bradley International Hall Room 300
The Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS) End of Year Celebration is a gathering to honor and celebrate the accomplishments, resilience, and leadership of formerly incarcerated and system-impacted scholars at UCLA. This event brings together students, campus partners, families, and community members to recognize the journeys and achievements of our scholars throughout the academic year.