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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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@ The Pilipino Welcome Reception (PWR) is a tabling event where all of UCLA’s Pilipino organizations come together to welcome new and returning students. Attendees can meet representatives from different organizations, learn about their missions and activities, and discover ways to get involved in the Pilipino community on campus. With live student performances as well as Pilipino cultural food, our welcome reception is a great opportunity to connect with others, explore different clubs, and find a community at UCLA. ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join the UCLA Alumni San Fernando Valley Network, UCLA campus partners and Bloomberg for an evening exploring the future of content, media and entertainment. This year marks the fourth annual gathering, building on the Bruins in Business and Tech networking mixer and alumni panel, previously led by UCLA Alumni Affairs, and expanding the conversation to include entertainment. The evening will bring together UCLA alumni, students, industry leaders and emerging professionals for an exclusive reception and conversation at the intersection of storytelling, technology and the rapidly evolving business landscape. The program will feature a fireside conversation with Michael Kassan ʼ72, founder and CEO of 3C Ventures, followed by an audience Q&A and a panel discussion examining the future of content with leading voices from across the industry. The program will be moderated by Bloomberg, bringing a leading global business and media perspective to the conversation. Guests will have the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and network with other Bruins and professionals shaping the next generation of media, entertainment, business and technology. **6:00-7:00 PM –** Reception, food, drinks, and networking**7:15-8:00 PM –** Fireside Chat with Michael Kassan + Q&A**8:10-8:35 PM –** The Future of Content Panel** 8:35-9:00 PM –** Networking _bruin exclusive bloomberg screentime discount_ _Keep the momentum going in the following days by attending [**Bloomberg Screentime**](https://events.bloomberglive.com/event/bloomberg-screentime-2026/summary?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SFV+Network+-+Bruins+in+Entertainment%2c+Business%2c+and+Tech&utm_term=Bloomberg+Screentime+&utm_id=2786026&sfmc_id=133374048) in Los Angeles on Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, where media creators, curators, influencers and deal makers gather to define the next era in pop-culture._ _Last year’s event was excellent and Bloomberg is offering a 50% discount for Bruins (Enter promo code [**UCLA50**](https://events.bloomberglive.com/event/bloomberg-screentime-2026/register?RefId=UCLA50&rt=WzvzDmKDIEy5glvIn-Q-lQ&sfmc_id=133374048&utm_campaign=SFV+Network+-+Bruins+in+Entertainment%2C+Business%2C+and+Tech&utm_id=2786026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_term=UCLA50) on the payment page to receive the discount). We hope to see you there!_ ### [San Fernando Valley Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-fernando-valley-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-fernando-valley-network/) ### fireside chat  **Michael Kassan** _Founder & CEO, 3C Ventures_ [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkassan/) **_Fireside Chat Speaker_** Michael Kassan is the founder and CEO of 3C Ventures, a leading firm that accelerates clients’ growth through three core pillars: consulting, convening, and co-investing. Known for his uncanny ability to identify – and seize – growth opportunities across industries, Kassan is a trusted advisor to top executives in media, marketing, entertainment, and technology, helping to solve their most complex business challenges. He is frequently called upon as a keynote speaker and media commentator on the future of marketing and digital disruption. Previously, Kassan founded MediaLink in 2003, a strategic advisory firm that became the go-to resource for Fortune 500 brands, media moguls, and technology pioneers. He has also held senior leadership roles, including President/COO of Initiative Media Worldwide, where he grew billings from $1.5 billion to over $10 billion. Earlier in his career, he was President and COO of International Video Entertainment (Artisan Entertainment). Kassan is a lifelong philanthropist and community advocate and serves on several boards including the American Advertising Federation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Ad Council, and the Paley Center for Media. Kassan is also a Trustee of the Whitney Museum of American Art. In 2019, he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s Hall of Fame.  **Chris Palmer**i _Senior Editor, Bloomberg News_ [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-palmeri-4a17584/) _**Fireside Chat Moderator**_ Chris helps run the Los Angeles office of Bloomberg News, which consists of fourteen reporters and editors, covering areas such as entertainment, real estate, finance and politics. Before joining Bloomberg in 2009, he had been a senior correspondent at BusinessWeek. Chris also worked at Forbes for 13 years, eventually becoming its Houston Bureau Chief. ### panel – the future of content  **Ezra Cooperstein** _President of Night_ [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezra-cooperstein-1596b86/) Ezra Cooperstein is President of Night, a next-generation talent management and investment company representing many of the world’s leading digital creators. He has spent more than two decades building businesses at the forefront of the creator economy. Cooperstein was the Founding CEO of Maker Studios, which became one of the defining companies of the early YouTube era and was later acquired by Disney. He subsequently served as President of Fullscreen and Rooster Teeth, helping lead another generation of digital media businesses. At Night, Cooperstein works across talent, investing and company creation, helping creators transform audience and influence into enduring businesses and brands. His career has been built around a consistent thesis: as media shifts from institutions to individuals, creators will increasingly become founders, owners and major business builders.  **CJ Yu** _Head of Development, Red Bull Media_ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjyuprofile/) CJ Yu is a UCLA alumnus and entertainment executive who has spent more than 20 years working across television, streaming, digital media, interactive entertainment, and live specials. He currently serves as Head of Development at Red Bull Media House, where he develops creator-led series, global formats, documentaries, and live entertainment for major platforms and networks. Previously, CJ spent seven years at Amazon Studios leading unscripted development across the U.S. and international markets, helping launch and scale franchises including \*Thursday Night Football \*pre-shows, _LOL: Last One Laughing_, and _All or Nothing_. Earlier in his career, he worked at companies including Talpa, Endemol, TMZ, Carat, and Mark Burnett Productions, with credits and experiences spanning _The Voice_, _Survivor, The Apprentice_, _Deal or No Deal_, _Big Brother_, \*Wipeout \*and _Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? _ UCLA was also where CJ first began combining many of the things he still loves today: storytelling, media, and meeting new people in the community with shared interests. He earned his B.A. in English, wrote for and worked as a photographer at the _Daily Bruin_, served on the board of the Student Alumni Association, and was president of Delta Tau Delta. Outside of work, CJ is an avid traveler who is usually plotting his next trip, exploring a new city, or finding a reason to get on a plane. He remains a very proud Bruin and, perhaps most importantly, is old enough to remember when a Diddy Riese ice cream sandwich cost just a dollar.  **Gary Ainsworth** _Executive Vice President & Global Head of Content Operations, Lionsgate Entertainment_ [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gray-ainsworth-5b8731/) Mr. Ainsworth leads the global operations for content management activities for Lionsgate including all supply chain operations for delivery & fulfillment in all media, localization, asset management & restoration, metadata, avails, packaged media, cloud strategy, AI tool implementation, mastering, screening operations and both domestic & international theatrical servicing.   Prior to Lionsgate, Mr. Ainsworth held various positions with Deluxe Entertainment Services including EVP & GM Digital Media, EVP Corporate Development and Strategy and oversaw Sales and Account Management.  He had responsibility for the media services and television post-production businesses.  He also oversaw strategy and execution for all corporate development initiatives across the media group worldwide.  This included acquisitions, partnerships, new products and services as well as involvement in operational activities associated with them.  Prior to joining Deluxe, Mr. Ainsworth spent 16 years at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios where he was most recently Senior Vice President Technical Services.  He was responsible for all worldwide technical distribution in all media.  This includes video transfer, foreign language dubbing, film restoration, TV and airline editing, DVD compression & authoring, theatrical distribution, airline delivery, satellite delivery, audio, foreign theatrical distribution and advertising/publicity stills archiving & distribution as well as other traditional methods.   Mr. Ainsworth, a graduate of The University of California at Los Angeles, has testified before the Library of Congress in hearings on film preservation.  He is a past board member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and a regular guest lecturer for UCLA Extension’s class on post-production and distribution.  He has been a speaker and panelist at numerous conferences.    **Jeremi Gorman** _Chief Revenue Office, Fanatics Advertising_ [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremi-gorman/) Jeremi T. Gorman is the Chief Revenue Officer of Fanatics Advertising, where she oversees the unified, cross-platform marketing and brand partnerships division that connects brands with sports fans across content, commerce, and live experiences.   Previously, Jeremi served as President of Worldwide Advertising for Netflix, Inc. until October 2023. Prior to that, she was Chief Business Officer at Snap Inc. and before that, held various positions at Amazon.com, Inc., including as Global Head of Enterprise Advertising Sales. Earlier in her career, she held advertising and marketing roles at Yahoo!, Variety and Monster.com.  Jeremi is an active angel investor and a founding investor in Angel City Football Club. She is an advisor to various companies and serves on the boards of Women for Women International, GameSquare Holdings, Inc. and Revitate. Jeremi holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA from Pennsylvania State University. ### panel moderator  **Thomas Buckley** _Reporter, Bloomberg_ [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tgbuckley/) ### event partners [](https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/degrees/master-of-science-in-business-analytics-msba) [](https://chancellorssociety.ucla.edu/) [](https://master.econ.ucla.edu/) [](https://www.tft.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ The Established Bruins Town Hall brings together UCLA Latino alumni who are 10 or more years beyond graduation to share their experiences, insights, and priorities with the UCLA Latino Alumni Association. This gathering provides an opportunity to reflect on how UCLA Latino Alumni Association (ULAA) can support alumni throughout different stages of their personal and professional journeys, and identify ways experienced Bruins can mentor, advocate, volunteer, and contribute to the next generation of UCLA students and alumni. The town hall will also center alumni voices in shaping ULAA’s future programs, partnerships, advocacy efforts, and long-term vision. ### [UCLA Latino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-latino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-latino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Learn more about the UCLA Lambda Alumni Association from our current board of directors. Join us after the info session at our September Board Meeting. ### [UCLA Lambda LGBTQ Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-lambda-lgbtq-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-lambda-lgbtq-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Talk with staff and students and find out how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.

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Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Anna Marie Wytko leads a masterclass at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. About Anna Marie Wytko: Saxophonist Anna Marie Wytko, whose playing has been described by The Absolute Sound as “extraordinary” and the Uruguayan Press as “impeccable,” is University Distinguished Professor of Saxophone within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University. A Yamaha Performing Artist-Clinician and KSU International Educator of the Year Award Winner, Dr. Wytko is a globally acclaimed recording, performing, and teaching artist, as well as a globally praised author of multiple books, articles, and other publications. Sample albums include When Night Came, Anna Marie Wytko – Saxophonist, The Loveliness of Air – I Can’t Breathe, Muddle, and Phraseology. Published by RJ Upmarket Press, Dr. Wytko authored pedagogy books The Saxophonist As Rank Beginner and Beyond: A Guide for Saxophone Methods Class, Band Directors, and Private Instructors and The Saxophonist As Musician First – A Sampling Of Resources. As concerto soloist, Anna Marie has performed in Carnegie Hall in the famous Stern Auditorium on the esteemed Perelman Stage, and in the historic National Theatre of Costa Rica with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica. She has performed as concerto soloist with the Polish Air Force Wind Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Banda Sinfónica de Montevideo in Uruguay, with the National Bands of San José and Alajuela in Costa Rica, and with orchestras throughout England and Scotland, among many others. Internationally, Dr. Wytko has performed as guest recitalist and taught as guest professor at institutions such as the Royal College of Music in London, the Royal Birmingham Conservatory of Music, the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, the Conservatorio Nacional Superior de Música de Buenos Aires, the University of Zagreb Academy of Music, the Akademia Muzyczna of Poland, the Universidad de Costa Rica, and throughout Italy at the national conservatories of Milan, Florence, Bologna, and Perugia. The winner of numerous awards and prizes, Anna Marie is a Yamaha Young Performing Artist First Prize Winner, Butterfield Young Artists Concerto Competition First Prize Winner, International Incentive Grant award recipient, and Mortar Board National Honor Society for “Exemplary in Instruction and Dedication to the Students’ Experience” award recipient, among numerous others. Please visit Anna Marie’s website for further information.

Concerned about managing your reading workload in graduate school? Do you sometimes miss information or alternatively take too many notes when 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 strategically so that important concepts are easily accessible.

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@ Whether you arrived after graduation or this has always been home, life after UCLA can make even a familiar city feel new when you see it through a fresh perspective. But there are likely plenty of Bruins nearby — we just don’t recognize one another without our BearWear. Now is the time to change that. Join us for an evening of relaxed fun with the classes of 2023-26. This is as low-key as it gets: no program, no icebreakers, and no expectation that you work the room. If you’d rather not walk in alone, bring a friend — they don’t need to be a Bruin. Drop in for a bit or stay all evening. And if you want a preview, that’s Astro pictured below — our spot for the evening. Astro gives us two floors to spread out, plus pool, darts, TVs, lounges and plenty of corners for conversation. Food and beverages will be available for individual purchase, so grab a local beer or cocktail, a fried chicken sandwich, a donut or whatever sounds good while you meet other recent grads who already know at least one chapter of your story. Maybe you’ll meet other sports fans to watch a UCLA game with this fall, find people who want to explore a new local spot in the next few months, or exchange career tips down the line. Who knows — you might even end up sitting across from one another at a Dinner for 12 Strangers that one of you hosts next February. This could be the start of a circle of Bruins you keep bumping into — and choosing to spend time with. Our greatest hope is that you make friends you like enough to say, “We should do this again,” and then actually do it. ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

  From lush melodies and jazz-inflected rhythms to music born of war, resilience and cultural memory, this concert takes audiences on a journey across continents and musical traditions. The musical journey begins with William Grant Still’s lush Romance, the first known concert piece for saxophone by an African American composer. Next, immerse yourself in the brilliant three-movement Concertino by French composer Jeanine Rueff. Featuring a jazz-inspired final movement, audiences will be certain to dance the rest of the night away following this delightful and joyous music. The California premiere of Seattle-based composer Karen P. Thomas’ When night came reflects the horrors of the war in the former Yugoslavia and, in particular, the atrocities committed against the women of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Partly a lament, the piece is also a tribute to the strength and resilience of these women. Czech composer Jindřich Feld’s substantial Sonate pushes the boundaries of sonic and technical virtuosity in this highly flavorful composition. Last but certainly not least, embrace the rich melodies of Retorno (Return) by Costa Rican composer Federico Molina Campos in this U.S. premiere. For more information about the artists, visit the program.

Meet librarians with expertise about various STEM disciplines, learn about Library research tools and resources and hear how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.

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Talk with staff and students and find out how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.

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These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.

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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. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Co-sponsored by UCLA Library, the Kwame J. Granderson Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Learn all about the research process and research opportunities at UCLA, as well as how to find a faculty mentor and earn course credit for doing research. All fall quarter Cornerstone workshops will be held on Zoom.

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@ We are honored that University of California President James B. Milliken will join us for this special evening. Together, we’ll celebrate 25 years of student and alumni achievement, career readiness, and the relationships that have connected the University of California with Washington, DC. As we look ahead to the next 25 years, we are proud to be presenting the inaugural Senator Dianne Feinstein Internship Provider Award to an organization that carries forward her enduring legacy of public service, mentorship, and exceptional commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for UC students. Join us for a food and wine reception, reconnect with the UCDC community, meet UC leadership, staff and faculty, alumni, and friends from across UC, and help us kick off a year of celebrating the Center’s past, present, and future. Attire: Business Formal ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

This workshop will provide and overview of strategies and resources for developing as an effective writer and communicator in your field. It will explain the range of resource available across different stages of graduate school and some discipline specific approaches.

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Meet librarians with expertise about various STEM disciplines, learn about Library research tools and resources and hear how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.

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Talk with staff and students and find out how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.

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Co-sponsored by UCLA Library, the Kwame J. Granderson Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Learn all about the research process and research opportunities at UCLA, as well as how to find a faculty mentor and earn course credit for doing research. All fall quarter Cornerstone workshops will be held on Zoom.

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@ Fall is upon us! And it gives us a great reason to start the season with a Happy Brew-in Hour with UCLA alums – come regale us with your favorite Bruin tale! Let’s laugh a little and have some cheer with beer. Our own little Oktoberfest but without the lederhosen – but feel free to wear if you want. Meet new friends. Make new connections. Build bigger Bruin community. Metered street parking (use Passport app or pay machines) with large public parking structure nearby (School House Garage with entrances on Green St, Raymond Ave and Fair Oaks Ave). Guests can purchase food/beverages on their own. ### [San Gabriel Valley Bruins](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-gabriel-valley-bruins/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-gabriel-valley-bruins/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

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.

This workshop will provide and overview of strategies and resources for developing as an effective writer and communicator in your field. It will explain the range of resource available across different stages of graduate school and some discipline specific approaches.

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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.

Join the UCLA Rubsamen Music Library for a Jam Session with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble. The afternoon will begin with a set by the Ensemble, followed by an open jam session. No RSVP required. All are welcome to participate!

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@ Alright Bruin Alumni – get your tennis outfits and sneakers on and come learn to play the hottest new sport in town – PADEL. Trust me – it is way better than pickleball. People describe it as tennis meets squash. And yes, you can smash the ball off the walls. We have arranged a great morning day of padel that includes lessons/training (so if you have never played before – absolutely, no worries – Pura Padel has 3 great coaches that will teach us all how to play). After the lessons, we will try some game/open play and some live ball activities so that we all get plenty of court time. We will have strawberries and champagne too so that we can channel our inner Wimbledon dreams. And some great UCLA swag and giveaways. No padel required as we have partnered with Wilson Padels and they are providing padels for us all to use that day. So come out and play padel with your fellow alumni while learning to play this amazing new sport that is taking over the US. If you have never seen padel – there are a ton of great Youtube videos so that you can see all of the fun. The padel community is really vibrant and super fun – so come join us. Includes all court fees, padel usage, balls, instruction, and snack & drinks; as well as some champagne and strawberries. ### [UCLA Lambda LGBTQ Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-lambda-lgbtq-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-lambda-lgbtq-alumni-association/) ### [San Fernando Valley Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-fernando-valley-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-fernando-valley-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

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.

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@ Reconnect & Celebrate with the [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Please join us on October 3 for an inspiring evening with lifelong friends to honor our distinguished alumni, celebrate community excellence, and support our vision to empower Pilipino alumni, students, and friends of UCLA. **Attire:** Filipiniana or elevated cocktail #### **Event Highlights:** * Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean at a beautiful private residence in Rancho Palos Verdes * Musical performances by: * Norm Tolentino ’97 and band “Beginner Luck” * Emy Baysic and Herb Alpert School of Music students Joules Recana and Tyler Kuan (see bios below) * Traditional Filipino dinner by [Tres Marias](http://www.facebook.com/manilasunrisecarson/) and drinks served throughout the evening * Wine pouring by [Silva Road Wine](https://www.silvaroadwine.com/) * Live auction featuring premium gifts, tickets, and experiences, including: * Four days, three nights at a private lakeside Airbnb in Austin, TX * Four-hour boat ride from Marina del Rey around Santa Monica Bay * Two tickets to an L.A. Kings game * Everly Reese facial and products * Doterra essential oil + diffuser, and a free wellness consultation * And more! * Presentation of two prestigious UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association awards: * Royal Morales Community Service Award | Honoring [Annalisa Vicente Enrile, MSW ’00, Ph.D. ’06](https://dworakpeck.usc.edu/academics/faculty-directory/annalisa-enrile) * Distinguished Alumni Award | Honoring [Toni J. Jaramilla, Esq.](https://www.jaramilla.com/about/toni-jaramilla/) #### **Tickets:** Purchase by September 27 for an early bird discount! * Now-September 27: $55/person * After September 27: $75/person Early Bird (through Sept 15) – $25 is tax-deductible ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live ### About the musicians #### Emy Baysic  **Emy Baysic** has performed as an actor and singer for over two decades. She started her professional career in New York City, where she joined the Broadway cast of _Miss Saigon_ and played the lead role of “Kim.” She later joined numerous other productions of _Miss Saigon_ throughout the United States (including the U.S. Second National Tour, The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Theater Under the Stars (TUTS) in Houston, Maine State Music Theatre, and the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois, where she was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical at the Joseph Jefferson Awards).    Other theater credits include: Ali in _Mamma Mia!_ (U.S. National Tour – Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver); Marcy Park in _The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee_ (North Shore Music Theatre, MA); Aysha in _Children of Eden_ (Paper Mill Playhouse, NJ); Tuptim in _The King and I_ (Civic Light Opera in Fullerton, CA); and Sister James in _Doubt_ (South Carolina Repertory Company, SC). She has also sung the U.S. National Anthem at Madison Square Garden for a New York Knicks basketball game. Emy is a proud alumna of Whitney High School (Cerritos, CA) and UCLA. #### Joules Recana  Joules is a Sophomore at UCLA majoring in Music Industry in the Herb Albert School of Music. Joules graduated after six years from the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) from Musical Theatre and Popular Music Conservatories.  Joules was a featured vocalist for MONTAGE!, OCSA’s highly celebrated performance ambassadors sharing the stage with Pop and Broadway icons such as Pat Benatar, Blake Shelton, Susan Egan, Javier Muñoz, James Monroe Iglehart, Krysta Rodriguez and Adam Levy.  Joules is a national YoungArts Winner in Voice (Pop). Joules performed at the Hollywood Bowl with Disney’s 100 Anniversary Concerts as “Zazu” and performed Christmas, Broadway, Pop and Jazz sets at The Grove in Anaheim, Segerstrom Center of the Arts, Balboa Bay Resort, the Citadel, South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach and Balboa Beach Resorts, and Montage Hotel.  #### Tyler Kuan  **Tyler Kuan** is a fourth-year at UCLA pursuing a double major in Economics and Ethnomusicology. A pianist whose musical background has been shaped largely by playing by ear, Tyler enjoys learning songs directly from listening and bringing that instinct into pop, jazz, improvisation, and accompaniment. His playing ranges across various genres of music and draws from jazz harmony, groove, and improvisation, developed through years of private study, jam sessions, and ensemble performance. At UCLA, Tyler has performed in jazz-combo settings and across a range of musical traditions, including Filipino, Chinese, Thai, Klezmer, Balinese, Indian, and African American music and tradition. In addition to piano, he has performed on guzheng, erhu, tabla, pong lang, and phin, and has played lead keyboard with fellow UCLA students at multiple Filipino community events on campus. He was selected for two years as a pianist in UCLA’s Klezmer Ensemble through the Gluck Fellows Program and has also independently organized and performed music for senior-center audiences and pediatric patients since 2014. Outside of music, Tyler has worked across finance, analytics, market research, and the entertainment business, most recently as an Investment Banking Finance Intern at Evercore in New York. He is grateful for the opportunity to perform at PAA’s PAAmilya event alongside Emy Baysic and Joules Recana.

@ UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association (PAA) is thrilled to once again be joining this year’s Dribble for Victory Over Cancer, UCLA’s joint fundraiser with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and V Foundation for Cancer Research to raise funds for pediatric cancer research at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Participants will raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research while dribbling through Drake Stadium. Individuals, families, clubs and teams will have the opportunity to meet college basketball players, coaches and alumni while giving kids and their families battling cancer a chance for a brighter tomorrow. This is the fourth year PAA is co-sponsoring a team named “Team Richard Lou Contreras PAAmilya” with PAA board member Aimee Contreras-Camua, in memory of her brother, who passed away from aplastic anemia at 15 years of age. Last year, our team ranked in the top 3 and had the opportunity to take a team photo with the UCLA Men’s and Champion Women’s Basketball teams. We hope to be among the top fundraising teams again this year! Register today to join our team and join us for a post-Dribble lunch at the James West Alumni Center. Schedule of the day: 8:30 a.m. — Registration and Festivities Open at UCLA Drake Stadium 10 a.m. — Welcome Opening Ceremony 10:15 a.m. — Dribble for Victory Over Cancer Course Begins 11:15 a.m. — Closing Ceremony of Awards, Raffle and Autographs at Pauley Pavilion 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. — Lunch reception for those registered for Team Richard Lou Contreras PAAmilya at [James West Alumni Center](https://share.google/KSzLLTOBGIaQMtUb9), Founders Conference Room ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live