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  • Going Global: A Lifetime of Learning From Studying Abroad

    Going Global: A Lifetime of Learning From Studying Abroad

    I n-person summer study abroad programs are returning for the first time since the pandemic. It’s the chance of a lifetime to learn about distant cultures and broaden horizons, but it’s really just the beginning of how much students have to gain from international travel. From finding new career paths to forming lifetime friendships, UCLA […]

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  • Inside The Den

    Inside The Den

    U nder the bright lights and hanging championship banners of Pauley Pavilion, you can hear the roar and cheers of students booming throughout the building. Coordinated jeers are chanted during visiting-player introductions and tiny pieces of blue and gold paper fly through the air just as the first Bruin basket of the game is made. […]

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  • UCLA Chancellor’s Society

    UCLA Chancellor’s Society

    E xamine any coin in the U.S. currency and you’ll find the words: E pluribus unum, which is Latin for "Out of many, one." The national motto not only describes our federal form of government, it’s also the concept behind UCLA Chancellor’s Society. As the smallest campus in the UC system with the largest population […]

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  • Bruin-Owned Businesses: Fitness and Wellness 2

    Bruin-Owned Businesses: Fitness and Wellness 2

    N ow, more than ever, we've discovered the importance of self-care and prioritizing our mental and physical health. The sequel to this Bruin-owned business series features several organizations that offer fitness and wellness-related products and services, geared to inspire a healthier, happier you. West Los Angeles Karate CEO/Founder: George Takahashi ʼ59, M.A. ʼ61 Phone: 310-463-5119 […]

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  • When I Was at UCLA

    When I Was at UCLA

    I n a recent issue of Alumni Connect, we put out a call for alumni to finish the sentence, “When I was at UCLA…” with anecdotes from their time on campus.  The submissions varied, telling interesting occurrences of personal significance, campus history and UCLA’s impact on generations of Bruins. Below are some highlights:  SPOTLIGHT David […]

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  • UCLA’s Global and Local Impact on Climate Change

    UCLA’s Global and Local Impact on Climate Change

    L ast month, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a comprehensive climate report that secretary-general Antonio Guterres called a "survival guide for humanity." The report lays out the threat to human well-being and planetary health, urging swift action on the world’s climate emergency. The goal is to avoid global temperature rise above […]

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  • The Ties That Bond UCLA and the Japan Alumni Association

    The Ties That Bond UCLA and the Japan Alumni Association

    O n March 31, Chancellor Gene Block, Mrs. Carol Block and a small UCLA leadership delegation visited Tokyo for the Japan Alumni Association’s Westwood Reunion 2023. Like so many alumni events around the globe that unite Bruins, this one was not out of the ordinary with its cocktail reception, plated dinner and speeches. After all, […]

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  • Bruin-Owned Photography Part Two

    Bruin-Owned Photography Part Two

    Photo by Vinukh Kalansuriya T hese Bruin-owned businesses showcase the work and art of Bruin photographers. Whether it’s for grad portraits or wedding shoots, corporate events or commercial ventures, you can support the arts and Bruin entrepreneurship by booking a shoot, buying prints or following them on social media to see their current and upcoming […]

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  • Travel Journal - Egypt & the Eternal Nile

    Travel Journal - Egypt & the Eternal Nile

    Article and photos by Hon Hoang ʼ14 T his was my first time on the continent of Africa, let alone Egypt. Words could not thoroughly describe how excited I was at the prospect of seeing monuments and world wonders I’d only seen in the media. To step foot onto a land and walk the same […]

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  • Inside The Den

    Inside The Den

    U nder the bright lights and hanging championship banners of Pauley Pavilion, you can hear the roar and cheers of students booming throughout the building. Coordinated jeers are chanted during visiting-player introductions and tiny pieces of blue and gold paper fly through the air just as the first Bruin basket of the game is made. […]

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  • What to Know About Recruiters

    What to Know About Recruiters

    Being contacted by a recruiter is one of the best feelings you can experience, personally and professionally. The experience of being acknowledged as a possible candidate often comes with feelings of accomplishment, recognition and pride. But are all calls from recruiters the same? Not necessarily. What varies are the types of recruiters that reach out […]

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  • Bruin Promise Interviews - DeShaun Foster

    Bruin Promise Interviews - DeShaun Foster

    D eShaun Foster '13 is one of the most prolific running backs in UCLA Football history. He now serves as associate head coach, running backs for the Bruins. Hear his story and how the Bruin Promise looks to help other UCLA alumni for years to come. The Bruin Promise is an affirmation that UCLA will […]

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  • Alumnae Conference - Dare to Soar

    Alumnae Conference - Dare to Soar

    B ruins are invited to turn dreams into action at the UCLA Alumnae Conference: Dare to Soar, a place to bring more purpose into your work, develop your goals and build success. The one-day event taking place on Sunday, March 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PDT, will create an empowered network of women […]

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