Author: NIKOLAI LABA
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Winston C. Doby Legacy Scholarship Gala 2024
Winston C. Doby Legacy Scholarship Gala 2024 UCLA Bruins come together during Black History Month to strengthen bonds and honor the trailblazers and risk takers who have paved the way for future generations. The annual Winston C. Doby Legacy Scholarship Gala, hosted by the UCLA Black Alumni Association (UBAA), is named in honor of a…
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10 Myths About Mentorship
10 Myths About Mentorship January is National Mentorship Month, and it’s a great time to take stock of how mentorship is or can be part of your life. The word mentorship originated from Homer’s “Odyssey,” where Odysseus entrusts the care of his household to a trusted friend Mentor, who serves as a teacher and adviser…
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Books by Bruins
Books by Bruins From fast-paced mysteries to heartfelt memoirs and enthralling historical fiction ꟷ Bruins are writing compelling and engaging stories. In this new series featuring Bruin authors, we’ve assembled a list of works based on positive book reviews. For a larger selection, check out the UCLA College Bruin Bookshelf, which celebrates a wide range of…
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Best of Connect 2023
Best of Connect 2023 10 Introducing the Bruin Promise January Edition Once a Bruin, Always a Bruin! UCLA is taking that a step further with a promise that educational opportunities available to students will also be made available to alumni. A new website has just launched that provides you with unlimited access to the University’s…
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Bruin-Owned Businesses: Gift Ideas 3
Bruin-Owned Businesses: Gift Ideas 3 Give the gift that supports Bruin entrepreneurs! From stocking stuffers to experiential presents, these unique and eco-friendly gift ideas are a thoughtful and creative way to make someone’s holiday bright. Be sure to scroll to the bottom and explore gift ideas from previous years. Italian Olive Wood Owners: Chris Arranaga…
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Healing the Wounds of War
Healing the Wounds of War UCLA’s Operation Mend is dedicated to improving the quality of life for wounded service members, veterans and their families. It is the only program in the nation dedicated to plastic and reconstructive surgery, and medical and psychological treatment for post-9/11 military service members. The program has helped more than 850…
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Gen Z in the Workforce Part II
Gen Z in the Workforce Part II Part II: A Mental Health Discovery If you work with them, you may have noticed that the newest generation entering today’s workforce has some unique characteristics. In our last article about Gen Z in the Workforce, we discussed the business philosophies predominant among 22- to 26-year-olds, citing their…
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UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center: Research for Community with Veronica Terriquez, M.A. ’04, Ph.D. ’09
UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center: Research for Community with Veronica Terriquez, M.A. ’04, Ph.D. ’09 Denise Pacheco, M.A. ’04, Ph.D. ’11, Senior Director for UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives connected with professor and Director for the Chicano Studies Research Center at UCLA, Veronica Terriquez, M.A. ’04, Ph.D. ’09 to learn about her work with…
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Bruin Creative Writing Stories
Bruin Creative Writing Stories Last 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…
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Bruins for Life: A Gathering of Bruin Football Alumni From All Eras
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…