We are so excited to welcome all Bruins back to UCLA for fall 2022.
Whether you’re living on campus or studying from home, UCLA is here to help you enter your next stage of personal growth and academic success.
True Bruin Welcome has dozens of events that will help you discover new communities, make lifelong friends, ignite your passions, uphold our traditions, and enjoy a taste of everything UCLA has to offer.
UCLA Commuter Support and Programs, First Year Experience, and the Transfer Student Center would like to invite you to our New Commuter Student Welcome on Sunday, September 18th at 2:30pm in Pauley Pavilion (South East side). At this event, you...
At the New Student Welcome, all new undergraduate students will meet campus leadership including Chancellor Gene Block and President of the Undergraduate Student Association, Carl King. Get ready to rally, and learn important info to launch your...
The 2022 UCLA Westwood Village Block Party will be hosted on Sunday, September 18th from 5pm-9pm on Broxton Ave, which will bring out over 15,000 visitors to the Westwood district. New students, neighbors and local families will enjoy games,...
The University of California requires that all students have health insurance. To fulfill this requirement, UCLA automatically enrolls all registered students in UC SHIP (UC Student Health Insurance Plan) at the start of a new academic year. Each...
UCLA Store Ackerman Union, Health Sciences Store, and Lu Valle Commons
UCLA Store Ackerman Union, Health Sciences Store, and Lu Valle CommonsMonday, Sept 19th, from 10am-6pm, the UCLA Store welcomes students to campus with discounts on BearWear, Living Essentials, and School and Technology Supplies!
Save a life in an hour by donating blood. All donors will receive a $10 gift card or a movie ticket. First-year and transfer donors will also receive a t-shirt (while supplies last).
All day before the Bruin Bash concert, CEC, CAC, and Recreation will be hosting yoga and fitness classes, student performances and vendors, art and music, club sports meet & greets, games, giveaways, and more for all UCLA students! Students can come...
This event will connect first-year and returning out-of-state students with each other and with UCLA faculty and staff. The event will consist of speakers, activities, and an opportunity to network with people from each respective region.
The Panhellenic Council hosts a formal recruitment process which occurs during the True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week). Recruitment will begin on Tuesday and continue through Sunday. Potential New Members or PNMs visit each chapter on a specific...
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body of the nationally recognized fraternity chapters at the University of California, Los Angeles. The IFC oversees 22 social fraternities and over 1,600 UCLA Students. IFC works to provide...
Alpha Delta Chi is a sisterhood of Christian women dedicated to serving the Lord and excelling spiritually, scholastically, and socially. We aim to build up strong women of God and spread our wonderful Savior's love throughout the university. Life...
The largest student Welcome Back Event co-hosted by USAC Cultural Affairs Commission and Campus Events Commission, this annual concert and festival welcomes UCLA students back to campus. Check out the Bruin Bash website at www.bruinbash.ucla.edu for...
**This event has reached capacity** Stay in touch for future events by following our Life Sciences Student Association #lssaatucla on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lssaatucla/?hl=en Dear Incoming Life Sciences Majors, Congratulations...
Many fraternities and sororities in the Multi-Interest Greek Council welcome new members throughout the first few weeks of the fall quarter. Chapters may also host recruitment or rush activities during the winter and spring quarters. Individual...
The fraternities and sororities that make up the "Divine Nine" of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) conduct membership intake at a time of a chapter's choosing. Chapters will typically host informational sessions during the fall quarter and...
The UCLA Panhellenic Association supports 11 National Panhellenic Conference sororities and 2 associate member sororities. Students interested in joining one of the 11 NPC sororities will need to register for formal recruitment and can do so by...
Check-in at the Southeast corner of Strathmore and Gayley.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization....
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters...
On September 20, 2022, organizations across the nation will be participating in a coordinated effort to get eligible citizens registered to vote. National Voter Registration Day is recognized across the United States and uses the strength of...
The UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center will host its annual UCLA Immunization Requirement Fair during Zero Week (9/19/22 - 9/23/22) from 9am-4pm at John Wooden Center Collins Court. Incoming students can obtain the necessary...
Powell Library; Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL), Court of Sciences
UCLA Library staff will be out front tabling at Powell Library, Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL), and the Court of Sciences, ready to answer your questions about Library services and locations, student jobs, best study spots...anything!Learn...
The Enormous Activities Fair is the largest student organization fair that features over 500+ student organizations and departments. Explore clubs you're passionate about, find new interests, and meet a lot of new people!
Please join us at Bruin Plaza for the ASUCLA job fair! Students may apply, interview and be hired right in one convenient place!ASUCLA offers student applicants a unique opportunity to work for an organization whose mission is to provide innovative...
Learn tips for a successful transition into the upper division major courses and how to get involved in research, student organizations, and other outreach opportunities in the neuroscience program. Featuring: Dr. Stephanie White, Chair Dr. Kate...
Sculpture Garden Coral Tree Walk (walkway in front of Macgowan Hall)
The Luskin School of Public Affairs faculty and staff invite you to attend the UCLA Luskin Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House to (re)connect with your Luskin community. Whether you are new to the public affairs major or are a...
Come out and support all our student-athletes as we celebrate the 2022-23 Athletic season. Come hear from student-athletes and cheer on your favorite sports. Prizes and contests throughout.
Welcome to UCLA Transfers! Please join us for our official Transfer Welcome for the 22-23 academic year. This event will help you meet other transfers, learn more about UCLA & explore some incredible student artists at UCLA. Please check in at the...
Welcome reception for residents from Living Learning Communities. Meet residents from your LLC and others and learn about resources available on the Hill.
SESSION TIMES AVAILABLE HERE: https://english.ucla.edu/welcome-week-ug/ Interested in learning more about a specific Department of English program? Faculty from our Creative Writing, Professional Writing, Departmental Honors, and Travel Study...
RSVP Required: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1088228 AUDIENCE: New Graduate & Professional Students DESCRIPTION: Formerly referred to as Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Day, New GRAD Community Day is a part of our hybrid campus-wide...
Check-in at the Southeast corner of Strathmore and Gayley.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization....
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters...
New and returning students, stop by our offices to learn more about UCLA's Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program. Established in 1920, we have been preparing UCLA students to lead for over 100 years. Meet our faculty and staff, get...
We welcome all newly arriving First Year and Transfer Bruins to come learn about the Community Engagement and Social Change minor and other program opportunities at the Center for Community Engagement.
Join us online for the Undergraduate Research Centers Open House, and ask us anything about research and creative inquiry at UCLA! The Undergraduate Research Center - Sciences and Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Sciences...
Meet the Center for Academic Advising in the College (CAAC) Peer Counselors, College Academic Mentors, and College Advisors who will help connect your intellectual, personal, and professional goals to your UCLA experience! This virtual event will...
A fall welcome event for current Disability Studies minor students as well as students interested in the Disability Studies minor. This event is designed to be a “coffee break” for students along their route to other True Bruin Welcome...
Join us for our annual Open House which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21st, at 10:00AM! This event is for all current, incoming, and prospective Anthropology students. Come and chat with your Anthropology faculty and learn more about the...
Are you interested in switching your major to neuroscience? Or declaring the neuroscience minor? This workshop and advising session will give you a chance to learn the steps to declare the major and minor as well as meet with a neuroscience advisor....
Meet the Sociology counselors, Department Chair and Vice Chair of Undergraduate Studies. We will discuss the Sociology major and other department resources.
Powell Library; Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
UCLA Library staff will be out front at Powell Library and Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL), ready to answer your questions about Library services and locations, student jobs, best study spots...anything! Learn how to get research help,...
Welcome to the Naval Science Department, home to the Naval ROTC Bruin Battalion! Stop by to meet our active duty officer instructors and midshipmen (current students) to learn about a career in the Navy or Marine Corps as a junior officer, as well...
UCLA Summer Sessions offers programs and courses that supplement your academic and professional experience. Come join our open house and learn about the extensive academic opportunities offered on campus each summer at UCLA, including hundreds of...
The Academic Advancement Program (AAP) has enjoyed a tradition of academic excellence at UCLA for 50 years. Entering eligible-AAP students, we invite you to our NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION to hear about the history of our program which was built on...
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music faculty and staff invite you to attend Fall Welcome! The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Fall Welcome will feature a welcome from the Academic Associate Dean and will offer social activities for you to connect...
Save a life in an hour by donating blood. All donors will receive a $10 gift card or a movie ticket. First-year and transfer donors will also receive a t-shirt (while supplies last).
The Fair will be an opportunity for Engineering undergraduates to explore the different student clubs and organizations that are relevant to their professional, educational, and personal interests. Come meet your fellow engineering students and see...
You are invited to the Spanish & Portuguese Undergraduate Open House on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in 1301 Rolfe Hall. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with instructors and welcome fellow incoming...
Study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Earn academic credit toward your degree while experiencing global opportunities including study abroad and global internships. Learn how you can study abroad this year.
True Bruin Welcome School of Education & Information Studies Undergraduate Programs Grab & Go Luncheon | Moore Hall - East Lawn Weds, September 21, 2022 | 12-1:30pm Follow @uclaseisug on Instagram for more...
The UCLA Scholarship Resource Center (SRC) welcomes all new and continuing students to stop by and learn about our free resources and services. The SRC staff guides and supports students in the private scholarship process—regardless of financial aid...
Meet the Center for Academic Advising in the College (CAAC) Peer Counselors, College Academic Mentors, and College Advisors who will help connect your intellectual, personal, and professional goals to your UCLA experience! Our welcome event will...
The CCAS is cordially inviting incoming and current students to its OPEN HOUSE to learn more about our academic programs, meet our Faculty, grad students and TA's. For more information send an email to: studentadvisor@chavez.ucla.edu
RSVP Recommended: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1105734 AUDIENCE: First-Generation graduate students (a student whose parent/guardian have not received a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree) DESCRIPTION: Come mix and mingle with other new...
RSVP Recommended: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1105737 AUDIENCE: International Students DISCRIPTION: This mixer provides an opportunity to engage and find community with other international graduate students through shared experiences...
RSVP REQUIRED: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1105739 AUDIENCE: New Graduate & Professional Students DESCRIPTION: Join the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center in discussing the foundations of LGBTQ allyship. Participants will be introduced to...
Join the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center in discussing the foundations of LGBTQ allyship. Participants will be introduced to definitions and terms and engage with reflection opportunities about their own intersecting identities and strategies for...
The Humanities Welcome is an annual event held at the beginning of the academic year that invites faculty, staff and students to come together to showcase the Humanities at UCLA. At this event we will introduce the UCLA campus to the benefits of...
Bunche Hall: In Front of the Building (near the elevators)
All undergraduates pursuing/interested in any International Institute Major* are welcome! Meet International Institute Academic Counselors, Chairs, and other students in an informal and fun setting! *African & Middle Eastern Studies, Asian...
Starting a new phase of your life in an unfamiliar environment can be stressful; we want you to know that we are here to support you. The UCLA Division of Physical Sciences wants you to know that we provide not only a supportive community, but that...
The LGBTQ Community on campus is out and proud! In fact, UCLA is consistently ranked as one of the most LGBTQ and trans friendly campuses in the country and has many leadership and involvement opportunities specifically for graduate students. Learn...
RSVP Recommended: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1105746 AUDIENCE: New LGBTQ Graduate & Professional Students DESCRIPTION: The LGBTQ Community on campus is out and proud! In fact, UCLA is consistently ranked as one of the most LGBTQ and...
RSVP Recommended: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1105743 AUDIENCE: New Latinx/e Graduate & Professional Students DESCRIPTION: Come mix and mingle with other Latinx/e graduate students! There will be networking, community building,...
Welcoming our new Linguistics students to Campbell Hall to meet and mingle with some of our staff, faculty, new peers, the Bruin Linguists Society, and to learn more about the Linguistics Department. In addition, enjoy some light snacks and...
Shapiro Courtyard (the area between Dodd Hall and the Law School)
The Philosophy Department will be hosting its annual Open House on Wednesday, September 21st from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. This event will be held in the Shapiro Courtyard (the area between Dodd Hall and the Law School). This is an opportunity for...
RSVP Recommended: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1105749 AUDIENCE: New Graduate Students Who Identify as Spiritual* *Actively practicing a religion, faith, or spiritual tradition; Agnostic but interested in engaging in personal...
RSVP Recommended: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1105798 AUDIENCE: New Graduate & Professional Student Womxn in STEMM DESCRIPTION: This mixer seeks to provide an open forum for a broad range of topics which highlight both the advantages...
RSVP Recommended: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1100573 AUDIENCE: New Graduate & Professional Students DESCRIPTION: Come connect with current and incoming Black Graduate students at “Black Grad Rising: A Celebratory Welcome!” where all...
Bienvenida! Join the Latinx Greek Council as they welcome any student interested in Latinx fraternities and sororities and looking to build community around shared heritage and experiences. Most fraternities and sororities in the Latinx Greek...
Check-in at the Southeast corner of Strathmore and Gayley.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization....
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters...
Powell Library; Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
UCLA Library staff will be out front tabling at Powell Library, Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL) and the Court of Sciences, ready to answer your questions about Library services and locations, student jobs, best study spots...anything! Learn...
A social resource fair for incoming first years and transfers, graduate professionals, and continuing students. Come hang out in-person with the UCLA LGBTQ CRC team, meet our 20+ LGBTQ+ student organizations, and connect with LGBTQ+ students. Check...
Give all incoming graduate and professional school students the opportunity to meet and mingle with their peers in a relaxed atmosphere. We'll have food, games, and music!
PWR is a large reunion for returning students and an official welcome assembly for incoming freshman, transfer, and graduate students to the Filipino family at UCLA, hosted by the Pilipino Council of the Mabuhay Collective (PCMC) which is the...
Bruins take on the archrival Trojans to start their 2022 home schedule. "BEATSC" Promo Code to BTA $2 tickets. All UCLA Faculty & Staff receive free admission by showing their BruinCard. 200 Blue Pom Poms for all fans. Pizza for the first 150...
We encourage all of our Bruins: undergraduate, graduate, faulty, staff and alumni to wear your Bruin Gear Today. Show your Bruin Pride! Go Bruins! #GoBruins #8Clap
Check-in at the Southeast corner of Strathmore and Gayley.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization....
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters...
Join us for UCLA's Comedy Kickoff Show-- a show featuring Shenanigans Comedy Club, LCC, and Rapidfire! There will be a lil bit of improv and a lil bit of stand-up too! There will be digital videos that will knock your socks off and Sketches that...
Bruins take on Cal in the Pac-12 home opener. Join us in celebrating 50 years of Title IX! The first 250 fans will receive a Go Bruins autograph schedule card
The UCLA Volunteer Center’s inaugural event, UCLA Volunteer Day, has become a cornerstone of the UCLA experience. It is one of the university’s largest community service events and occurs during True Bruin Welcome.
The UCLA Volunteer Center’s inaugural event, UCLA Volunteer Day, has become a cornerstone of the UCLA experience. It is one of the university’s largest community service events and occurs during True Bruin Welcome.
Check-in at the Southeast corner of Strathmore and Gayley.
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Interfraternity Council (IFC) coordinates a more formal recruitment week where students who are interested in joining a fraternity have an opportunity to preview each organization....
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters...
On Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, the UCLA & USC Volunteer Centers will collaborate to organize a city-wide service day! We would like to formally invite your non-profit organization to join UCLA and USC to Serve LA 2022. The UCLA Volunteer Center’s...
The Inland Empire Bruins are hosting game watches throughout the season at All Star Drafts Sports Bar & Grill. Come root for your favorite team along with other Bruin faithful as they play against Colorado. Go Bruins!
The Orange County Bruins are hosting game watches throughout the season at Lopez and Lefty’s Cantina. Come root for your favorite team along with other Bruin faithful as they play against Colorado. Take home UCLA-themed cups, and opportunity...
Each fall quarter during True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week), the Asian Greek Council (AGC) coordinates a "Rush Week" where students who are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority have an opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters...
Bruins take on the Washington Huskies. Free admission when you show box office you follow WVB on any social accounts. Free admission for Healthcare & Essential Workers (4...
Hi everyone! We are part of Education Policy Collaborative (EPC), an org that focuses on bringing students interested in education policy together for discussions around educational equity and professional development opportunities, like networking...
A welcome event for first-gen students to meet each other and learn more about UCLA first-gen resources. There will be giveaways, music, a resource fair, and more! All first-gen students, faculty, and staff are welcome!
Schedule one on one and/or group sessions with recruiters in financial and accounting services. This event is in collaboration with the Undergraduate Business...
Save a life in an hour by donating blood. All donors will receive a $10 gift card or a movie ticket. First-year and transfer donors will also receive a t-shirt (while supplies last).
Join American Indian Studies for the virtual open house on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 12-1pm! During this hour-long session, students will have the opportunity to learn about all the American Indian Studies major, minor, and graduate program...
The Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) Chair Dennis McIver, financial services analyst at UC Riverside, invites all UC staff to attend CUCSA Chats: Staff Leaders in Action: Manage and Balance Job and Leadership Responsibilities to Maximize...
Join California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Sacramento State and community members for a voting rights conversation. The event will broadcast live from the campus of Sacramento State on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM....
California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza #building 114 Los Angeles, CA 90095
How can our individual food choices support the climate crisis together with human and planetary health? About this event Beyond carbon emissions, how can soil science, regenerative agriculture, the built environment, and the policies that connect...
Presented by UCLA in partnership with the North Westwood Neighborhood Council, Spectrum News, West LA Chamber of Commerce, Westwood Community Council, and Westwood Village Improvement Association The November elections will result in new leadership...
President Biden announced an executive order to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for all borrowers with an individual income below $125,000 ($250,000 for joint tax filers). If you have federal student loans, you are also likely...
Please join UCLA Staff Assembly on Thursday, September 29, for a virtual event from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. as we recognize the outstanding achievements of University employees at the 2022 UCLA Staff Assembly Awards & Staff Scholarships Ceremony. The...
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. This virtual workshop is free and open to all undergraduates. This event will be offered...
Learn all about how to get involved in research and creative inquiry as an undergraduate at UCLA, including how to find research and creative opportunities, earn course credit for doing research, and find a faculty mentor! This workshop is free and...
Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program Just Like You about teen mental health. We are losing too many of our...
Interested in creating tech for social good? Find out how you can design or develop mobile or web apps for LA nonprofits at our online infosession this Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7-8 PM (PT) at https://bit.ly/LABlueprintInfosesh22 or our in-person...
Join UCLA Alumni Affairs and the First-Gen Alumni Network at our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students and families as well as alumni leaders. Your Bruin community is here to support you. Start building your...
Discover the various available opportunities by schedule a one on one and/or group session with recruiters in consulting. This event is in collaboration with the Undergraduate Business...
ArcGIS StoryMaps is an increasingly popular tool for educators and students. Educators use stories for instructional purposes and are also challenging students to create their own stories for the final projects. Join this workshop to learn,...
Celebrate the 38th anniversary of The Bruin bear statue. A gift to the university from the UCLA Alumni Association in 1984, The Bruin has become one of the most photographed locations on campus. If you are near campus, be sure to stop by Bruin Plaza...
The Student National Medical Association is hosting a game night for students fellowship, practice wellness, and become better informed about health topics impacting the black community.
The Seattle Network is hosting game watches throughout the season at the Fuel Sports Grill. Come root for your favorite team along with other Bruin faithful as they play against Washington. Go Bruins!
The UC Immunization Policy requires all newly-admitted incoming students to provide proof of vaccination or immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), pertussis (whooping cough), varicella (chickenpox), and screening for tuberculosis, prior to...
ULAA Hike to Hollywood Sign Join ULAA for a 4.3 mile hike to the Hollywood sign! This scenic hike takes about 2 hours round trip at a leisurely pace. This hike will give you views of the Hollywood sign from afar (from Lake Hollywood park) but also...
The WE@UCLA Leadership Academy is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who will learn strategies and insights on leadership, self-efficacy, and resilience. This session is on the Professional Toolkit. To learn more about WE@UCLA...
Part of: Archive Television Treasures n-person: Q&A with Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., founding members of The 5th Dimension; Professor Cheryl L. Keyes. The psychedelic craze of the latter half of the 1960s influenced all aspects of popular...
Apply to be a Sibling here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCTPa9v22TASs9_vm5dHw01qWTeJfSqd7ZrrJeL8EPZohSvA/viewform] Deadline to apply is Sunday, October 2, by 11:59 PM PT. Learn more about the Global Siblings program:...
Ararat-Eskijian Museum, Sheen Chapel, and livestreamed on YouTube • Mission Hills CA
The Ararat-Eskijian Museum, the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR), and the Armenian Genocide Research Program within the PAI at UCLA present "Fridtjof Nansen: Humanitarianism and the Armenian Question in the Interwar...
The second annual Silent Movie Day was September 29, 2022, but here at the UCLA Film & Television Archive we’ll take any opportunity to support the preservation and exhibition of silent films! So it is with great pleasure that we present this...
