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10Watermark: An Exclusive Offer for UCLA Alumni

February Edition

 

Watermark-lounge

 

Save up to $25,000 on residency at The Watermark at Westwood Village, an award-winning senior living community steps from campus. Also covered is your Alumni Association Sustaining Donor contribution!

9Campus Eats

March Edition

 

Watermark-lounge

 

Which has better food - North Campus or South Campus? In this second helping of the Campus Eats series, we highlighted the dining options at LuValle, Anderson, Court of Sciences, Medical Centers and more. See what's good, what's changed and what's no longer open for business.

8Bruins in the Pros: Cheer and Dance Edition

December Edition

 

Bruins in the Pros

 

UCLA has a rich history of producing professional athletes who work for a variety of sports teams. In this issue, we’re featured nine recent graduates who are currently performing for professional cheerleading and dance teams in both the NFL and NBA. Be sure to cheer for these Bruins when you spot them at the game!

7Career Engineering: Who Gets Hired and Why

March Edition

 

Career-Engineering

 

Amy Rueda is a 25-year veteran of executive search and has placed CEOs and C-suite executives across multiple industries. In this new series she offered her expert career advice to those seeking to level up. In this issue, she described the DNA of the ideal candidate.

6Bruin-Owned Art Galleries and Collectives

September Edition

 

Career-Engineering

 

Our Bruin-Owned Businesses series continued with a feature on art galleries and collectives which showcased 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 upcoming exhibitions.

5Then & Now: South Campus

July/August Edition

 

Then-Now

 

The slider overlays an aerial view of South Campus in 1950 to the same area today. Test your knowledge on what sits in the locations where the Greek amphitheater, the orchards and the reservoir used to be. Then check Show Labels to reveal the answers.

4Bruins on the Ballot

November Edition

 

Bruins on the Ballot

 

From the U.S. House of Representatives to local school boards, scores of Bruin candidates ran in various national, state and municipal races in the general election on Nov. 8. See the diverse pool of UCLA alumni (including one current student) who were on the ballot. While this was not an endorsement of any candidates or political parties, it was a call for all Bruins to make their voices heard and VOTE!

3Experience the World With Alumni Travel

June Edition

 

Experience the World With Alumni Travel

 

As the world opens up, the once distant dream of traveling is closer to becoming a reality. Fortunately, UCLA Alumni Travel has expert tour professionals who can aid you with worry-free travel from beginning to end. On most tours you’ll be guided by a UCLA professor, stay in 4- to 5-star accommodations and, best of all, see the world with like-minded, friendly Bruins, where your shared experience lends itself to creating new memories and lasting friendships. Explore our 2022 tours!

1Bruin-Owned Restaurants Part 2

July/August Edition

 

Bruin-Owned Restaurants Part 2

 

(Tied for No. 1) Now 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 fellow alumni. Bon appétit!

1UCLA Slang

January Edition

 

UCLA Slang

 

(Tied for No. 1) Are you cool enough to know what block party, birding and UZLA all mean? Check out this growing glossary of campus slang and see what the young Bruins are saying these days. Perhaps you'll recognize some throwback lingo from your time in Westwood.



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