Author: NIKOLAI LABA
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Bruin Family Connect
Bruin Family Connect Dear Bruin Parents and Families, My name is Steve Lurie, and I am the inaugural Associate Vice Chancellor, leading UCLA’s new office of Campus and Community Safety. The Bruin Family Connect Newsletter has offered me the opportunity to introduce myself and my teams, share our philosophy on a holistic approach to safety…
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story of impact: how one alum is helping Bruins find peace – Sharon Chen ’06
story of impact: how one alum is helping Bruins find peace – Sharon Chen ’06 In the middle of UCLA’s bustling campus, where solitude is scarce and silence even more so, Sharon Chen ’06 is offering students a rare commodity: the freedom to pause. Her solution is simple: a private, sound-dampended pod where students can…
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Musical Bruins: Vol. 1
Musical Bruins: Vol. 1 From rock legends to indie trailblazers, UCLA has been home to musical icons like Jim Morrison of The Doors, composer John Williams ’53 and pop sensation Sara Bareilles ’03. Whether scoring blockbuster films, performing in chart-topping bands or producing genre-bending tracks, Bruins prove that the spirit of creativity thrives long after…
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Big Ten Alumni Relations Institute at UCLA
Big Ten Alumni Relations Institute at UCLA The 2025 Big Ten Alumni Relations Institute (BTARI) was hosted by UCLA from July 21–23, and was a significant moment for the Bruins as UCLA capped its first year in the Big Ten Conference. Held at the James West Alumni Center in Westwood, the three-day gathering brought together…
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Get the Answers From College Fairs Volunteers
Get the Answers From College Fairs Volunteers Of the many ways that UCLA alums give back to their alma mater, one of the most rewarding, but, perhaps, least known, is volunteering at college fairs. These events, organized by UCLA Admission, are held at community colleges and highs schools throughout California from August to November each…
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Books by Bruins: Summer Reading
Books by Bruins: Summer Reading Whether you’re sitting by the pool, lounging on the beach or beating the heat indoors, curling up with a good book just might be the perfect summer escape. From memoirs by UCLA athletes to intriguing mysteries and page-turning novels, pick up one of these Bruin books for your reading pleasure.…
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Grad Cap Contest Winner – 2025
Grad Cap Contest Winner – 2025 Congratulations Anoushka Bhat ’25 “During my freshman year at UCLA, I founded Henna with a Heart, a club dedicated to sharing the art of henna with my fellow Bruins. What began as a small group of students quickly grew into a vibrant community cherished by many across campus. Through this…
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A Big Ten Bruinprint: UCLA’s Bold New Era
A Big Ten Bruinprint: UCLA’s Bold New Era A Bold Leap and a Historic Year When UCLA officially joined the Big Ten Conference on Aug. 2, 2024, it didn’t just shuffle opponents and game times — it stepped boldly into a new era of Bruin athletics. For nearly 100 years, the Bruins called the Pac-12…
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Mary Nguyen M.P.P.’23, M.S.W. ’23: Championing Social Justice and Policy Reform
Mary Nguyen M.P.P.’23, M.S.W. ’23: Championing Social Justice and Policy Reform Mary Nguyen (she/her) has always been driven by a passion for community advocacy. Growing up in Garden Grove and later Stanton, she was surrounded by a diverse cultural community that shaped her awareness of social and economic disparities. As a first-generation college graduate, Nguyen…
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Books by Bruins – LGBTQ Stories
Books by Bruins – LGBTQ Stories In celebration of Pride month, our Books by Bruins series features publications about LGBTQ topics ranging from personal memoirs to historical stories to humorous film critiques. As this compilation of Bruin authors grows, we’re categorizing the books into an online library, but we’ll need your help to make it…