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Story of Purpose: Alum Dean Florez Has Always Asked the Hard Questions—Even When No One Else Would
As a transfer student from the Central Valley, Dean Florez (Bruin story since ’87) found his political voice at UCLA—one built on truth-telling, discomfort, and a lifelong commitment to speaking up for the overlooked. Senator Dean Florez’s story begins in the Central Valley of California, in a small agricultural town where, as he puts it,…
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Fireside Chat
On May 12 2025, UCLA Alum hosted an inspiring evening with Bruin legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as he launches his powerful new memoir, We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements from the 1960s to Today. As part of UCLA Alum and the UCLA Student Alumni Association’s annual I ♥ UCLA Week, The…
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reception
On May 12, 2025, UCLA Alum hosted a private reception before Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's fireside chat.
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Books by Bruins - Health and Wellness
M ay is Mental Health Awareness Month. As part of our ongoing Books by Bruins series, we are featuring a compelling collection of books that focus on this theme in a variety of ways — from personal stories of healing to healthy cookbooks to finding peace in yoga and meditation. As this compilation of Bruin…
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L.A. Wildfires: Stories of Recovery
T he January wildfires were the most destructive in California history, leaving behind immeasurable damage in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods. Last March, our Bruins Helping Bruins article shed light on UCLA’s actions during and in the immediate aftermath of the fires to keep everyone safe and mobilize resources for victims. Today, the neighborhoods…
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Q&A With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ʼ69
O n May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in UCLA’s Ackerman Grand Ballroom and on Zoom, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ’69 — Bruin legend, NBA icon, bestselling author and lifelong advocate for equality — will launch his powerful new memoir, “We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements from the 1960s to Today”…
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Navigating Job Loss and Rebuilding Your Career
The recent wave of federal layoffs has left thousands of professionals, many seasoned, accomplished and deeply valued in their organizations, suddenly without work. The abrupt loss has been more than a career disruption for UCLA alumni and others in similar positions — it has been a shock to the system. Job loss, particularly when it’s…
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Bruins in Business Networking Night: Featuring Sharpe Fellows
The UCLA Alumni Association hosted the second annual Bruins in Business Networking Night: Featuring Sharpe Fellows on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the James West Alumni Center. The panel, moderated by Julie Sina, Associate Vice Chancellor, Alumni Affairs and CFO/COO The UCLA Foundation, included: Both Andrew Atkeson, Stanley M. Zimmerman Professor of Economics and Finance,…
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Then and Now: On Janss Steps - 1929 and 2025
T wo years after changing its name from “Southern Branch of the University of California,” the school now known as UCLA moved from Vermont Avenue to a sparsely developed area of gently rolling terrain in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between the coast and Beverly Hills. In this photo (inset), we see dignitaries…
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Bruin-Owned Businesses: Tech
O ur next feature in the Bruin-owned Business series highlights tech entrepreneurs and their companies. Explore the world of AI, online legal and food ordering services, education and business solutions for your personal and professional needs. Grad Pad Founder: Rondale Davis, MBA ’23 Grad PadSocial Networking Platform Website: gradpad.online Email: rondaledavis@gradpad.io Social: @grad.pad About: Enhance…
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Adam Bell ’91, Cert.’03 and Cushon Bell ’93 share the devastating impact of the Eaton Canyon wildfire on their Bruin family
For Adam Bell ’91, Cert.’03 and Cushon Bell ’93, Altadena was more than just a place to live — it was home for over two decades. In this Diversity Digest spotlight, Adam and Cushon Bell recount how their Bruin family lost their home in Altadena to the Eaton Canyon wildfire and express the challenges that…
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UCLA AAP Alumni Spotlight - Dr. Efrain Talamantes '02, M.D. '08, M.S. '14
Class of 2002 – B.S., Psychobiology, UCLA Class of 2007 – M.B.A., Emory University, Goizueta School of Business, Atlanta, GA Class of 2008 – M.D., David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA Class of 2014 – M.S. in Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA Q&A…
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Books by Bruins - Stories About Women
E ach month, this Books by Bruins series will feature a new collection of books by theme. In this issue, we’re highlighting books written about women, which include industry trailblazers, rom-com socialites and unsung heroines who have shaped the course of history. As this compilation of Bruin authors grows, we’re categorizing the books into an online…
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L.A. Wildfires: Bruins Helping Bruins
View of Palisades Fire from UCLA Residence Halls T he January wildfires across Los Angeles County were the most destructive in California history, leaving behind immeasurable damage, displacement and a citywide sense of loss. The Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods have been devastated and the entire city is shaken, either by personal loss or by…
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Q & A With Chancellor Frenk
O n Feb. 12, Dr. Julio Frenk, UCLA’s seventh chancellor, spoke at the UCLA Alumni Town Hall, UCLA Connects: Developing a Collective Vision for UCLA’s Future. Interviewed by Julie Sina, associate vice chancellor of UCLA Alumni Affairs, the Chancellor answered some questions submitted by alumni participants. Due to the high volume of questions submitted, Dr.…
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Travel Journal - Bali, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia
October 21 - November 5, 2024 Photos by Hon Hoang ʼ14 T his photo gallery series highlights the captivating moments experienced by UCLA Alumni travelers during their tours. Explore upcoming trips by visiting UCLA Alumni Travel. Come experience the world with us! UCLA Alumni Travel Group Photo in Cambodia Rice Fields - Bali, Indonesia Music…
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Protect Life-Saving Research
A s alumni and supporters of UCLA, your voice is crucial in urging Congress to support biomedical research at our institution and across the country. As alumni and supporters of UCLA, your voice is crucial in urging Congress to support biomedical research at our institution and across the country. The U.S. National Institutes of Health…
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Books by Bruins - L.A. Stories
F or the next several months, our Books by Bruins series will feature a new collection of books by theme, starting with books about Los Angeles — its history, environment and the people who call it home. As this compilation of Bruin authors grows, we’re categorizing the books into an online library, but we’ll need…
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Bruin-Owned Businesses: Gift Ideas 4
S tuck on what to give a certain someone for the holidays? These Bruin-owned businesses may have just the right present for that hard-to-shop-for friend. From beauty products to fitness classes to lifestyle apparel, peruse these last minute gift ideas and support a Bruin business. P.M. Jacoy Menswear Owner: Tony Jacoy ʼ74 Location: 2650 Mission…
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Books by Bruins - Vol. II
I f you’re looking for a new book to settle down with over the holidays, or gift a loved one, why not get one written by a Bruin? In continuation of the Books by Bruins series, we've put together a list with something for every reader — from young adult mysteries to memoirs or a…
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In Memoriam: Kelli Tani '17
Former Student Alumni Association board member Kelli Tani '17 has passed away in a tragic biking accident. She was 28. A celebration of life service for the California-born resident of Colorado will be held on at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Riviera United Methodist Church, 375 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277.…
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Dialogue Across Difference Initiative
"Bring people together, and they'll awaken to their common humanity.” - Dr. Jamil Zaki (War on Kindness, UCLA Common Book 2024) T he COVID-19 pandemic, political polarization and economic uncertainty have exacerbated growing divisions and we’re experiencing an erosion of discourse. Given the importance of robust communication to the work of a university, then-Executive Vice…
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Career Anxiety and How Parents Can Help
As a 25-year veteran executive recruiter, I had the opportunity this summer to teach a career management course to UCLA recent graduates. It opened my eyes to some startling trends. A phenomenon that surprised me was the rise of "snowplow parenting." This is defined as a parenting style that seeks to remove obstacles from a…
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Bruins Then and Now
Do you have a great photo of yourself with your BFF, classmates, or teammates from your days on campus that would be worth … recreating? UCLA Magazine is working on a feature story where alumni will be invited back to campus to recreate a photo from their time at UCLA, to see the “then” and…
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