April 30 - May 5
Brought to you by the Student Alumni Association, I ♥ UCLA Week is back for another round of arts, culture, philanthropy and good old Bruin spirit! Celebrate the very best of UCLA by participating in on and off campus events and activities throughout the week and show your Bruin pride.
| Noon-1 p.m. | Dance Showcase |
| Noon-1 p.m. | Alumni BearWear
Dress your children, pets or yourself in blue and gold and post a photo on the UCLA Alumni Facebook page. |
| I ♥ UCLA Photo Contest (for Students and Alumni) Share a photo of why you ♥ UCLA. Suggestions include a decorated room or office, a favorite place on campus, a memorable UCLA experience or a unique display of Bruin pride. Submit your photo entry. Be as creative as possible and include your name and an image title. All photo entries will be on display on the Student Opportunities from UCLA Alumni Facebook page. An alumni and student photo entry will be selected as winners based on the most likes by May 1. The student winner receives two tickets to Spring Sing and the alumni winner receives a Bruin Spirit Pack. Winners will be announced on May 2. |
| Facebook Status Blast Wouldn’t it be cool to see your newsfeed covered with I ♥ UCLA? All Bruins are encouraged to post I ♥ UCLA as their status update for the day. Or be creative by adding I ♥ UCLA Because… |
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| Noon | I ♥ UCLA Canned Food Drive Bruin Plaza The first 200 students to donate a canned food item for the UCLA Food Closet will receive a limited edition I ♥ UCLA tank top. |
| Noon | I ♥ UCLA Photo Get your picture taken showing why you ♥ UCLA! Look for photographers wearing the I ♥ UCLA tank top roaming around campus, or stop by the Bruin Bear. Vote for the best photo by Wednesday, May 2 on the Facebook page: Student Opportunities from UCLA Alumni. The photo with the most likes wins two Spring Sing tickets! |
| Noon | Stress Free Day Bruin Plaza Stressed about midterms? AAC and SWC have come to the rescue with free bluebooks and scantrons. Plus, enjoy music, activities and CAPS info, so take a breather and have fun with fellow Bruins! |
| 7 p.m. | Hammer Museum Award-winning UCLA literature professor, Alain Mabanckou, will read excerpts from his work at the Hammer Museum. |
| Noon- 1:00 p.m. |
Blue and Gold Patrol Strut down Bruin Walk in your best blue and gold outfit and receive a Bruin Spirit Pack, containing custom I ♥ UCLA merchandise. |
| 5:15 p.m. | Luskin Leader for Thought Leadership Featuring President Bill Clinton Royce Hall Free for UCLA students. Click here for ticket info. |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | Bruin Self Defense Yates Gym, Wooden Center Free for students and UCLA Recreation members (Prior registration needed) |
| 7 p.m. | SAA Info Meeting James West Alumni Center The Student Alumni Association is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year this quarter. Attend this information meeting to find out more about SAA and the application process. |
| Alumni: Take part in the Eight-Clap Heard around the World If you’ve seen the video Eight-Clap Heard Around the World, now’s your chance to be included in the next version coming this fall. Record yourself or a group of Bruins performing the Eight-clap in a unique setting. Submit your digital video to UCLABruinSpirit@alumni.ucla.edu. Select videos may be shown on the UCLA Alumni YouTube page or Facebook page. |
| 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | I ♥ UCLA Blood Drive Ackerman Grand Ballroom Save a life and donate to the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center. The first 200 students to give blood will receive a limited edition I ♥ UCLA tank top. All donors receive a movie ticket, meal voucher and bookstore voucher. UCLA staff receive an additional four hours of vacation time. Schedule an appointment at 310-825-0888 or email gotblood@ucla.edu. |
| 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Thank UCLA Day Bruin Plaza Celebrate being a Bruin! Food, music, thank you cards for professors, philanthropy and T-shirts while supplies last. Come and have fun! Brought to you by the UCLA Fund Student Giving Committee. |
| Thank UCLA on Facebook Students: Post on the wall of Student Opportunities from UCLA Alumni Facebook page “I thank UCLA for (fill in the blank). Alumni: Post on the wall of the UCLA Alumni Facebook page “I thank UCLA for (fill in the blank). |
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| 6 p.m.-8 p.m. | Bike Maintenance |
| Noon- 1:30 p.m. |
Inspiring Bruins Luncheon James West Alumni Center This year’s esteemed UCLA Awards recipients engage in a casual and candid conversation with students in talk-show style format to share their experiences, triumphs and pitfalls, from their days on campus leading up to where they are today. Don’t miss the chance to learn from Retired Marine Corps Gen. John Dailey ’56, David Carlisle M.P.H. ’88, Ph.D. ’92, Timothy Miller M.D. ’63 and Keenan Behrle J.D. ’69 in this special gathering of inspiring Bruins. Lunch is provided for all attendees. |
| 5 p.m. | UCLA Awards Ceremony Chancellor’s Residence In a private ceremony, six alumni will be honored by UCLA for their professional achievements, contributions to society and service to the university. Read about the lives and accomplishments of these inspiring Bruins, who exemplify the very best of UCLA. |
| 6-8 p.m. | Rock Wall Orientation Rock Wall, Wooden Center $15 (Prior registration needed) |
| 6-8 p.m. | Backpack Joshua Tree National Park Pre-trip meeting May 1, 6-7 p.m.; runs from Friday thru Sunday $165/$200 (Prior registration needed) |
| 7 p.m. | Softball vs. Arizona Easton Stadium |
| 8 p.m. | Spring Sing Los Angeles Tennis Center UCLA’s greatest musical tradition takes the stage for a night that never disappoints. Tickets go on sale April 11 through CTO. Alumni pre-sale tickets are available through Ticketmaster on April 9-10. |
| 9:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. |
UCLA Alumni Day UCLA Campus Alumni and graduating seniors: This 5th annual campus open house features world class alumni, Shakespeare for children, unique campus tours and inspiration for life. Lunch, dinner and a dance concert are included. |
| 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. |
Windsurfing Clinic Marina Aquatic Center, Marina del Rey $30/$50 (Prior registration needed – equipment rental included) |
| Noon.- 4 p.m. |
Adaptive Tennis “Up and Down” Challenge Marina Aquatic Center, Marina del Rey $30/$50 (Prior registration needed – equipment rental included) Sycamore Tennis Courts Free |
| 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. |
Taste of Sea Kayaking Marina Aquatic Center, Marina del Rey $20/$35 (Prior registration needed) |
| TBA | Day Hike the Hollywood Sign Pre-trip meeting May 1, 6 p.m.-7p.m. $35/$45 (Prior registration needed) |
| 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. |
Baseball vs. Purdue Jackie Robinson Stadium |
| 5 p.m. | UCLA Football Spring Game |
| 6 p.m. |
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