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A Return to Rieber and the Good Ol’ Days
O n a warm summer morning in August, an enthusiastic group of Bruins returned to UCLA. Fifty-five alumni, family and friends came back to campus from 14 different states. A shared bond on their journey to adulthood brought them together and more than 45 years later, the bond not only remains strong, but it continues…
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Meet the Prez - Ann Wang
When Ann Wang ʼ13 won the UCLA Award for Recent Graduate Achievement in 2015, her future had limitless possibilities. At the time, she was co-founder and CEO of the socially conscious startup Enrou, an online marketplace that aims to create a positive social, financial and sustainable impact on global communities through the power of consumerism.…
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Bruin-Owned Photography
Photo by Karina Wang T hese Bruin-owned businesses showcase the work and art of Bruin photographers. Whether it’s for grad portraits or engagement 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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What Happens When a Student Tests Positive
Testing Positive for COVID-19 Naturally, this is never the best news to receive, but what truly happens when a student gets this piece of information while living many miles away from home with potentially several roommates? The test results are first uploaded into the UCLA COVID-19 Action Center and the COVID hotline (310-206-6217), which is…
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Where to Work
After two and a half years into this pandemic, the workforce is redefining what constitutes the optimal workplace. For individuals seeking a greater work-life balance, the flexibility to work from home offers several health, financial and productivity benefits. For others, returning to the office offers distinct advantages in relationship-building and access to key resources. As…
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Bruin-Owned Art Galleries and Collectives
O ur Bruin-owned businesses series continues with a feature on art galleries and collectives which showcase the classic and contemporary works of both Bruins and non-Bruins alike, as well as that of their founders. Support the arts and Bruin entrepreneurship by planning a visit or following them on social media to see their current and…
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Women of Westwood and the Legacy of Title IX at UCLA
T he world’s greatest female athletes have competed for UCLA — Olympic gold medalists, record setters and national champions. This year, UCLA recognizes the 50th anniversary of Title IX and celebrates the legacy of UCLA’s first female athletes to compete at the intercollegiate level, women who blazed a new path and inspired thousands of young…
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Bruin-Owned Restaurants Part 2
N ow is a great time to come out and enjoy a delicious meal with good company, while helping a Bruin business. In a sequel to the restaurants installment of the popular Bruin-owned Businesses series, we’re once again tantalizing you with the mouth-watering dishes being served up by your fellow alumni. Bon appétit! Pinches Tacos Co-Owner: Miguel…
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Why References Matter
When a company begins to evaluate a final candidate for a position, they often do a thorough background check prior to extending an offer. Unfortunately, some candidates overstate their experience and don't realize they are putting their candidacy and reputation at risk. This is why references matter. Because they help validate the candidate’s achievements. But…
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When a Job Search Feels Wrong
It was hard not to get excited when a recruiter called with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. She was looking for a corporate leader to oversee talent management for a global pharmaceutical company. The job description had my name written all over it. My experience and credentials aligned perfectly with the role's requirements. And the best part…
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Summertime at UCLA
A fter two years of social distancing and hybrid schedules, the things that make up a great summer at UCLA are gradually making an in-person comeback. Whether it’s academic programs, musical concerts or experiences that create fun Bruin memories, here’s what’s happening at UCLA this summer. Summer Sessions Did you know there are a total…
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Selling Yourself
Congratulations! You've applied for your dream job and made it to the interview stage of the process. However, preparing for the job interview can be stressful and dominate your attention when thinking through every possible scenario that could come up during your face-to-face interaction with the executive recruiter or hiring manager. The key is to…
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A Season of Gratitude
A t the onset of a new year, resolutions are made, goals are established, and in some cases, specific words are chosen to be the theme for the next 365 days. Entering his fifth, and final, season at the helm of UCLA’s football program, Bruin quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson has labeled the upcoming season with one…
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Who Gets Hired and Why?
The ideal executive candidate is the sum of multiple variables. Yes, we expect the résumé to shine and the interview to be stellar, but what is the DNA of the ideal candidate? Integrity is in the genetic code of an honest, sincere and principled leader. It is an ever-present code of conduct that is noble…
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Bruin Professionals: Who We Are and What We Can Do for You
W hat do you get when you take the best of business networking organizations and mix in some Bruin fun? Bruin Professionals (BP), of course. Now in its 20th year, what began as a network within the Alumni Association now has 12 chapters and three affinity groups across Southern California, with over 8,000 subscribers on…
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Updates From Ukrainian UCLA Student Olha Shevchenko
A s the crisis in Ukraine continues, we checked in with Ukrainian UCLA student Olha Shevchenko, exp. Ph.D. ʼ26, to see how she is holding up since we last spoke with her at the start of the war. Olha came to UCLA from Kharkiv in September 2021 and is wrapping up her first year of…
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Distant Dreams to Reality: Experience the World With Alumni Travel
I magine yourself strolling through a city in Vietnam as French-accented buildings cast silhouettes onto the busy streets strewn with merchants and motorbikes as you eventually find yourself in the cascading nature and waterscape of Ha Long Bay. Or visualize yourself floating through brisk Antarctic air as you sail from Ushuaia to Antarctica, staring off your cruise ship,…
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Lessons I Learned at UCLA By Antonia Klima, Class of 2021
W hen I began my studies at UCLA in the fall of 2017, I was thrilled to be attending the No. 1 public university in the nation as a psychology and theater minor. I was hopeful that I would make lifelong friends and create memories that I would cherish forever. But most of all, I…
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A Letter to My Freshman Self: Five Things I Learned at UCLA
D ear Hedy, Congrats on becoming a Bruin! You’ve worked so hard to get this point, and you’re finally about to start your first quarter at the (soon-to-be) #1 public university in the nation! If you’re reading this, it’s probably September 2016, and you’ve just moved into your new dorm in De Neve Dogwood 104.…
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