Author: NIKOLAI LABA
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Bruin-Owned Businesses: Fitness and Wellness 3
Bruin-Owned Businesses: Fitness and Wellness 3 In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month and several national fitness observances in May, we present the third edition of our Bruin-owned series showcasing businesses that strengthen, heal and nourish the mind, body and spirit. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to explore previous fitness and wellness Bruin…
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Bruin Shelter Seeks Help Providing Students’ Basic Needs
Bruin Shelter Seeks Help Providing Students’ Basic Needs A recent UCLA survey found that 5% to 20% of California’s public college and university students experience homelessness. Bruin Shelter is a student-led organization that relies on donations to provide “a safe and supportive environment for all, providing basic resources, and helping students pursue their academic goals.” Emerald Wong Exp. ’24…
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A Fitness Examination of Sound Body Sound Mind
A Fitness Examination of Sound Body Sound Mind It started as a nonprofit organization in 1998 founded by Cindy and Bill Simon with a focus on supporting public schools. Their first installation was a fitness center at Palisades High School under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). They immediately saw a change in students’…
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The Classroom Q&A With Amy
The Classroom Q&A With Amy In 2023, a Forage study found that “nearly half of college students don’t feel career-ready.” Many of the students surveyed didn’t feel confident they had the skills and resources to land their first job. At UCLA, the Alumni Office of Professional Programs and Services is trying to change this deficiency with the…
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Blue and Gold Make Green – Sustainability Throughout Westwood and the World
Blue and Gold Make Green – Sustainability Throughout Westwood and the World In its 105-year history, UCLA has grown from being a small, Southern Branch of the University of California in then-rural Los Angeles to a sprawling 40-plus acre campus consisting of approximately 200 buildings amid one of the world’s largest cities. This growth provides…
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The Climb Is Its Own Reward
The Climb Is Its Own Reward Alice Kao ’01 is not afraid of taking the steep climb to achieve an end. In fact, what others might view as obstacles, she sees as potential footholds in scaling the heights of entrepreneurship, as well as achieving personal growth and satisfaction. This story is about one of the…
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The Interview Assignment
The Interview Assignment The world can feel like a scary place for university students seeking to learn about themselves and what’s out there for them. So when Professor Lauri Mattenson ʼ92, M.A. ʼ98, gave her students the assignment to interview at least two people about their professional experience, there was a collective feeling of excitement…
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Exceeding Expectations: Volunteering as a Recent Grad with Giovanny Machado ’19
Exceeding Expectations: Volunteering as a Recent Grad with Giovanny Machado ’19 Denise Pacheco, M.A. ’04, Ph.D. ’11, Senior Director for UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives connected with UCLA Latino Alumni Association University Relations Co-Chair, Giovanny Machado ’19 to learn about what motivates him to volunteer with the UCLA Latino Alumni Association and be a…
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When I Was at UCLA Archive
When I Was at UCLA Archive A collection of UCLA memories from generations of Bruins A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Dr. Jonpatrick Anderson ’79 When I was at UCLA, I learned so much…
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Gen Z in the Workforce Part III
Gen Z in the Workforce Part III Part III: Shaping the Future Generation Z has emerged as a formidable force for positive change across various facets of society. They are having a transformative impact on the economy, artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability and social justice. As this generation enters the professional sphere, they bring with them…