Category: Connect Newsletter
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Dialogue Across Difference Initiative
Dialogue Across Difference Initiative “Bring people together, and they’ll awaken to their common humanity.” – Dr. Jamil Zaki (War on Kindness, UCLA Common Book 2024) The COVID-19 pandemic, political polarization and economic uncertainty have exacerbated growing divisions and we’re experiencing an erosion of discourse. Given the importance of robust communication to the work of a…
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Travel Journal – Bali, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia
Travel Journal – Bali, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia October 21 – November 5, 2024 Photos by Hon Hoang ʼ14 This photo gallery series highlights the captivating moments experienced by UCLA Alumni travelers during their tours. Explore upcoming trips by visiting UCLA Alumni Travel. Come experience the world with us! UCLA Alumni Travel Group Photo in Cambodia Rice Fields…
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Dialogue Across Difference Initiative
Dialogue Across Difference Initiative Recent national and local events have strained relationships on college campuses across the country. Like many universities and institutions, UCLA faces challenges that arise from differing perspectives on complex issues. Open and respectful dialogue is essential to a thriving campus community, and to foster the innovative, collaborative thinking that drives positive…
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Navigating Identity and Difference: A Journey Through Education and Activism with Daedra Staten, J.D. ’13
Navigating Identity and Difference: A Journey Through Education and Activism with Daedra Staten, J.D. ’13 In our current moment marked by political polarization and a deep sense of division, we find it critical to listen to those individuals who are building connections across lines of difference and advocating for change in their communities. One such…
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“Art & Science Collide” at UCLA
“Art & Science Collide” at UCLA PST ART, the largest arts event in the United States, returns this fall with the theme “Art & Science Collide.” The Getty’s arts event brings together 800 artists and 70 cultural institutions across Southern California to engage audiences in art as a way of understanding the natural world. UCLA…
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Introducing Our New Logo
Introducing Our New Logo Every Bruin has a story. Whether it’s a story of struggle or success, of growth or giving back, each journey is unique and very often life defining. Together, these stories give power and strength to the collective. They inspire, they illuminate, they enrich our understanding of our Bruin identity and diversity.…
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Running It Back
Running It Back DeShaun Foster’s ’14 career is a highlight reel of standout moments and game-changing accomplishments. His most recent feat: Head Coach for the UCLA Bruins. On Feb. 12, 2024, Foster was named the 19th head coach of his alma mater, ushering in a new era of UCLA Football. Since then, Foster has been…
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Meet the Prez – Paco Retana
Meet the Prez – Paco Retana On July 1, 2024, Paco Retana ʼ87, M.S.W. ʼ90, began his two-year term as the president of the UCLA Alumni Association. The son of immigrants, his father from Costa Rica and his mother from Mexico, he grew up in Pico Rivera, California, with a profound respect for education. He…
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Bruin-Owned Beverage Businesses 2
Bruin-Owned Beverage Businesses 2 Who’s ready for a drink? Whether it’s a refreshing craft beer or specialty coffee, a fruity cocktail or full-bodied wine, this sequel to 2021’s Bruin-Owned Beverage Businesses will tempt you to taste UCLA excellence in liquid form. Order online or go out for a good time with friends to quench your summer thirst!…
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New Bruin Send-off Celebrations
New Bruin Send-off Celebrations It isn’t a UCLA summer without New Bruin Send-offs! As incoming students and families prepare for their big move in the fall, these celebrations are a welcoming experience to help ease nerves, provide information and share excitement for what’s to come. These casual events range from backyard gatherings to a picnics in the…