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Timeless Tailgaters
Gary ʼ81 and his wife Araceli ʼ90 Bacio, Lauren Bacio, Silvia Bacio and Richard Bacio ʼ79 O ne of America’s greatest pastimes is the college football tailgate party. It’s a tradition like no other. The atmosphere is rife with school spirit, the savory smell of food on the grill fills the air, and laughter and…
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Bruin Creative Writing Stories
L ast September, we announced a creative writing assignment with a simple premise: In less than 500 words, tell us a story that begins with "I found a hidden door in Kerckhoff and it took me..." Several Bruin creatives had fun with it and submitted these stories that capture the imagination. Can you guess which…
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Bruins for Life: A Gathering of Bruin Football Alumni From All Eras
A certain camaraderie is forged through competition. Through victories, defeats, home games, road games and practices, memories among coaches and teammates are formed on and off the playing field each season, and last long after the stadium lights shut off. Given UCLA’s storied history of success in athletics, it comes as no surprise that Bruins…
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Pilipino Bruins
P ilipino Bruins have played an essential role in cultivating a vibrant and diverse UCLA community since the University's earliest days. Students, staff and faculty have championed, educated and celebrated the Pilipino experience to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment. (Note: Pilipino and Filipino are used interchangeably in this article and mean the same…
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Gen Z in the Workforce Part I
Part I: Understanding Gen Z Philosophies Last summer, I had the privilege to teach a career management course for the Class of 2023, called The Classroom. The Classroom is a six-week program to help our most recent grads from UCLA transition from the classroom to the workforce. The sessions addressed the benefits of: As any…
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Diversity Digest Spotlight - Bruins in Sustainability: The Intersectional Environmentalism of Nisha Bansal '20
Cory Rosas ’16, Director for UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives (DPI) connected with recent graduate and featured speaker for DPI’s upcoming program Mixin’ It Up: Empowering Communities for a Sustainable Tomorrow, a program that will bring alumni and students together to engage in conversation around intersectionality and sustainability inspired by the 2023-24 UCLA Common…
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UCLA Epicenter Connects Students With Businesses for a Win-Win
T his past summer, the UCLA Alumni Association became the new home for the UCLA Epicenter, further bolstering the Association's services to the UCLA community. Founded in 2017, the Epicenter’s mission is “to augment students’ academic curriculum with project-based experiential learning in collaboration with industry partners.” As Executive Director Raffi Simonian ’85 sees it, “The…
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Becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution With the Help of Latino Alumni
Photo Credit: Judy Baca ©2012, Gente del Maiz W ith an unwavering commitment to its role as a public institution, UCLA's message is clear: building a campus that embraces and celebrates its Latinx communities isn't just a goal, but an imperative. Chancellor Block recently announced the University's intention to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by…
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Bruin-Owned Restaurants Part 3
A s the summer sizzles, so should your food. We've compiled for you the third edition of select Bruin culinary businesses to tempt your taste buds and lure you to dine out in support of these UCLA alumni. Warning: the following images will make you hungry. Contigo Latin Kitchen Owner/Founder: Deborah Tenino ʼ92 Phone: 520-299-1540…
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UCLA Library Punk Archive
P unk crashed into the Los Angeles music scene in the late 1970s. At legendary nightclubs like the Masque, Whisky a Go Go and Club 88, iconic bands with names like Black Flag, X and the Go-Gos performed for fans in torn T-shirts, spikes, safety pins and towering mohawks. Los Angeles punk, with its chaotic…
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The Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson
A t some point in our lives, we’ve all been convinced that we’ve had the idea for a product or service that will be the “next big thing.” For some, this inspiration may quickly materialize and flourish into a successful business. For others, more resources may be necessary to help make that lightbulb moment a…
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When I Was at UCLA - June 2023
W e asked Bruins to share a UCLA experience and the responses were filled with humor, pride, awe, gratitude and nostalgia. The stories are being compiled so they can be shared and viewed by this alumni community. Here are a few of our favorites from May 2023. When I was at UCLA I clearly remember…
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Interview Strategies for Success
Landing a job, particularly your first, is nothing short of intimidating. The most challenging part of the process is the pressure to execute a stellar interview. This undertaking is not limited to those entering the workforce for the first time; it applies to everyone at all levels. Let's face it, interviewing is nerve-racking, especially when…
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Lessons I Learned at UCLA, by Barbra Lyons, Class of 2023
F our years ago, I stepped foot onto the UCLA campus for the very first time as a student. I had little to no idea of what to expect of what was to come during my time here. As I wandered the hills of campus aimlessly looking for my freshman chemistry discussion, I remembered years…
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Diversity Digest Spotlight - Re-Emergence: Learning and Leading with AAPAN President Kiet Lam
Denise Pacheco, M.A. ’04, Ph.D. ’11, Senior Director for UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives connected with 2023 Volunteer of the Year and UCLA Academic Advancement Program Alumni Network (AAPAN) president, Kiet Lam ’98, M.P.H. ’00, to learn more about his experience at UCLA, his connection to the UCLA Academic Advancement Program (AAP) and the launch of its official alumni network.…
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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
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
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 - May 2023
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
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
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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