Bruin Underground Scholars Program
580 Community Cooks ft BUS
Thu 10/8 • 11AM - 1PM PDT
580 Cafe
Join us for a Community Cookout in collaboration with 580 Café. A welcoming space to share food, connection, and conversation. This gathering is about more than just a meal; it’s an opportunity to build community, celebrate our shared experiences, and create moments of joy together. We’ll have delicious food prepared with care, time to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces, and a chance to learn more about the resources and programs available through UCLA Bruin Underground Scholars and 580 Café. Everyone is invited to come as they are; bring your appetite, your stories, and your community spirit!
Bruin Money Matters: Financial Aid & Financial Wellness
Thu 10/15 • 12PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Basic Needs @ Strathmore
This workshop will provide students with practical tools and resources to better understand financial aid, budgeting, saving, and financial decision-making. Participants will learn strategies for maximizing available resources, managing expenses, and building financial confidence to support both their academic journey and long-term goals. This event is hosted by Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS) in collaboration with the UCLA Financial Wellness program
BRC Midterms Week
Mon 10/19 • 12PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Bruin Resource Center
Join us for BRC Midterms Week on October 19 & 20 from 12–2 PM to take a break, recharge, and connect with community and support.
BRC Midterms Week Day 2
Tue 10/20 • 12PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Bruin Resource Center
Join us for BRC Midterms Week on October 19 & 20 from 12–2 PM to take a break, recharge, and connect with community and support.
Legal Service Drop In Hours
Thu 10/22 • 2PM - 4PM PDT
BRC Directors Office
Join us for free legal counseling on housing, immigration, employment, family law, criminal/traffic matters, university-related concerns, personal injury, and more. Join us for an in-person or virtual drop-in session. Date: October 22. Time: 2:00–4:00 PM. Location: BRC Director's Office. This event is hosted by the Bruin Resource Center in collaboration with the UCLA Legal Team
Claiming Your Space: Confidence, Community, and Success
Thu 10/22 • 3PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
RISE Center
Facilitated by the RISE Center, this workshop explores the impact of the impostor phenomenon and provides strategies for building confidence, fostering self-compassion, and embracing personal achievements. Through reflection and discussion, participants will gain tools to strengthen their sense of belonging, cultivate resilience, and thrive in academic and professional spaces.
The Power Of Connections: Networking for Academic and Career Success
Mon 11/2 • 12PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Career Center Room 200
The Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS) Program, in collaboration with the UCLA Career Center, invites students to participate in an interactive networking workshop designed to help build confidence and strengthen professional relationship-building skills. Participants will learn practical strategies for introducing themselves, engaging in meaningful conversations, and developing authentic connections with employers, alumni, faculty, and mentors. Whether preparing for career fairs, internships, job searches, or graduate school opportunities, students will gain tools to expand their professional networks, communicate their strengths effectively, and create connections that can support their academic and career goals. This workshop is open to all UCLA students seeking to enhance their professional development and career readiness.
580 Community Cooks ft BUS #2
Thu 11/5 • 11AM - 1PM PST
580 Cafe
Join us for a Community Cookout in collaboration with 580 Café. A welcoming space to share food, connection, and conversation. This gathering is about more than just a meal; it’s an opportunity to build community, celebrate our shared experiences, and create moments of joy together. We’ll have delicious food prepared with care, time to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces, and a chance to learn more about the resources and programs available through UCLA Bruin Underground Scholars and 580 Café. Everyone is invited to come as they are; bring your appetite, your stories, and your community spirit!
580 Community Cooks ft BUS #3
Thu 12/3 • 11AM - 1PM PST
580 Cafe
Join us for a Community Cookout in collaboration with 580 Café. A welcoming space to share food, connection, and conversation. This gathering is about more than just a meal; it’s an opportunity to build community, celebrate our shared experiences, and create moments of joy together. We’ll have delicious food prepared with care, time to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces, and a chance to learn more about the resources and programs available through UCLA Bruin Underground Scholars and 580 Café. Everyone is invited to come as they are; bring your appetite, your stories, and your community spirit!