Category: Connect Newsletter
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The Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits: Addressing a Booming Need
The Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofits: Addressing a Booming Need A new $8.05 million gift from Lowell Milken, J.D. ’73, has elevated UCLA Law’s Program on Philanthropy and Nonprofits – established in 2021 with a $3.7 million gift from Milken – to the status of research center. It recently launched as the Lowell Milken Center…
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BRUINS IN THE PROS: CHEER AND DANCE EDITION 2
BRUINS IN THE PROS: CHEER AND DANCE EDITION 2 UCLA has enjoyed a long history of producing professional athletes in a variety of sports. In this sequel to Bruins in the Pros: Cheer and Dance Edition, we’re featuring 12 recent graduates who are currently performing for professional cheerleading and dance teams in both the NFL and…
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Graduation Well Wishes From UCLA Alumni
Graduation Well Wishes From UCLA Alumni Alumni were invited to submit well wishes to the graduating class of 2024 and share some pearls of wisdom for the benefit of these new grads. These were some of the responses. “This is only the beginning – everything you have learned and loved at UCLA will be with…
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Going B1G Time
Going B1G Time Nearly 2,500 years ago, ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus famously stated, “The only thing constant is change.” We hear quotes like that oftentimes, especially when any sort of change happens, whether it’s expected or not. One change that we can be reasonably sure almost all Bruins (and Trojans across town, for that matter)…
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UCLA Campus Protests
UCLA Campus Protests Like many universities across the country and around the world, UCLA is experiencing a period of unrest. The Oct. 7 attack and ensuing conflict in Gaza have led to protests, encampments, violence, vandalism, arrests, remote learning, canceled events and calls for change. The following is a compilation of excerpts from University announcements…
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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…