Author: NIKOLAI LABA
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Books by Bruins – Health and Wellness
Books by Bruins – Health and Wellness May 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…
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L.A. Wildfires: Stories of Recovery
L.A. Wildfires: Stories of Recovery The 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…
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Q&A With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ʼ69
Q&A With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ʼ69 On 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…
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Navigating Job Loss and Rebuilding Your Career
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…
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Then and Now: On Janss Steps – 1929 and 2025
Then and Now: On Janss Steps – 1929 and 2025 Two 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…
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Bruin-Owned Businesses: Tech
Bruin-Owned Businesses: Tech Our 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…
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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
Adam Bell ’91, Cert. ’03, and Cushon Bell ’93 share the devastating impact of the Eaton Canyon wildfire on their Bruin family UPDATE Dec. 17, 2025: Since sharing their story, Adam Bell ’91, Cert. ’03 and Cushon Bell ’93 have continued to make steady progress in their rebuilding journey. They recently secured long-term housing that…
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UCLA AAP Alumni Spotlight – Dr. Efrain Talamantes ’02, M.D. ’08, M.S. ’14
UCLA AAP Alumni Spotlight – Dr. Efrain Talamantes ’02, M.D. ’08, M.S. ’14 Can you tell us about your current professional role, the company you’re with, and the industry you’re part of? I serve as the Chief Operations Officer at AltaMed Health Services. AltaMed is the nation’s largest federally qualified health center (FQHC), with over…
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Books by Bruins – Stories About Women
Books by Bruins – Stories About Women Each 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…
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L.A. Wildfires: Bruins Helping Bruins
L.A. Wildfires: Bruins Helping Bruins The 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 the scale of destruction…