BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UCLA Alumni - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UCLA Alumni REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T140000 DTSTAMP:20260808T032106 CREATED:20260521T032931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T221211Z UID:10000317-1786024800-1786024800@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series: Building Skills After Graduation DESCRIPTION:Graduating is a big step- and what comes next can feel uncertain. The Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series offers open\, discussion-based sessions for recent UCLA grads navigating life after college. \n\nThese conversations are a space to connect with fellow Bruins\, share your experiences\, and gain insights from career professionals and peers alike. \n\nWhether you’re job hunting\, considering grad school\, or exploring new paths\, you’re not alone. Join us for real talk\, practical advice\, and a supportive community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/real-talk-for-new-grads-summer-series-building-skills-after-graduation/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T130000 DTSTAMP:20260808T032106 CREATED:20260509T040746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T225555Z UID:10000327-1785240000-1785243600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:The Classroom – Class of 2026: Interview With Confidence and Preparation DESCRIPTION:At UCLA\, more than 145\,000 students applied for admission. Fewer than 10% were selected. This course reminds our graduates what that means—and challenges them to live up to it. \n\nThis 10-week experience prepares graduating seniors to transition from the classroom to the workplace with clarity\, discipline\, and confidence. Grounded in the philosophy of Coach John Wooden and his Pyramid of Success\, students learn not only how to secure a job\, but how to build a meaningful and enduring career. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/the-classroom-class-of-2026-week-4/ CATEGORIES:Career END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T073000 DTSTAMP:20260808T032106 CREATED:20260701T234502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T225626Z UID:10000328-1785223800-1785223800@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Bruin Professionals Encino Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join BP Encino Chapter for their monthly meeting! URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/bruin-professionals-encino-chapter-meeting-18-2/ LOCATION:Lewitt Hackman Law Firm\, 16633 Ventura Blvd.\, 11th Floor\, Encino\, CA\, 91436 CATEGORIES:Career END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T113000 DTSTAMP:20260808T032106 CREATED:20260702T003415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T230136Z UID:10000248-1784892600-1784892600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Bruin Professionals Real Estate Affinity Group Lunch DESCRIPTION:UCLA Bruin Professionals (BP) and the Real Estate Alumni Group (REAG) are sponsoring a networking lunch on the UCLA campus. We will be joined by UCLA Anderson School Professor Eric Sussman\, who will be presenting his 2026/27 real estate strategies. Prof. Sussman is not only one of UCLA’s most popular professors (with numerous prestigious awards)\, he also manages several funds that have acquired\, rehabilitated\, and developed more than two million square feet of residential/commercial real estate in the past 20 years. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/bruin-professionals-real-estate-affinity-group-lunch-3/ LOCATION:UCLA\, James West Alumni Center\, 325 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095 CATEGORIES:Career END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T140000 DTSTAMP:20260808T032106 CREATED:20260521T031226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T230233Z UID:10000247-1784815200-1784815200@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series: Navigating Post-Grad Life DESCRIPTION:Graduating is a big step- and what comes next can feel uncertain. The Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series offers open\, discussion-based sessions for recent UCLA grads navigating life after college. \n\nThese conversations are a space to connect with fellow Bruins\, share your experiences\, and gain insights from career professionals and peers alike. \n\nWhether you’re job hunting\, considering grad school\, or exploring new paths\, you’re not alone. Join us for real talk\, practical advice\, and a supportive community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/real-talk-for-new-grads-summer-series-navigating-post-grad-life/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T113000 DTSTAMP:20260808T032106 CREATED:20260702T002154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T230315Z UID:10000246-1784806200-1784806200@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Bruin Professionals Silicon Beach Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join BP Silicon Beach for Chapter Meeting!\n\nElectrifying the Fleet: Scaling EV Innovation in Public Sectors\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\nAs the Head of Business Development at UP.FIT (a division of Unplugged Performance)\, Daniel King leads global sales\, go-to-market strategies\, and product roadmap development for specialized electric vehicle upfitting and mobile drone dock deployment. His current focus is pioneering fleet electrification for law enforcement and government sectors\, where he successfully directs the design and launch of cutting-edge vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y for police patrol vehicle fleets.\n\n\nPrior to joining UP.FIT\, he spent nearly a decade at Tesla\, where his roles spanned from North American Sales and Delivery Operations to launching localized EV charging infrastructure initiatives. Beyond his corporate background\, he has a foundation in science and advanced technology\, culminating in a role as a postdoctoral research affiliate at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) developing semiconductor materials for deep space probes\, before moving on to Tesla in 2014. \n\n\nA True “Triple Bruin” A passionate member of the UCLA alumni circle\, his roots on campus run deep. Before his corporate career\, he spent several years serving as a member of the Yell Crew and a Student Ambassador for the UCLA Alumni Association\, frequently addressing crowds at the Rose Bowl and Pauley Pavilion. He holds three degrees from the university:\n\n\nMBA\, UCLA Anderson School of Management (2018)\n\nPh.D. in Inorganic Chemistry\, UCLA (2014)\n\nB.S. with a Double Major in Biochemistry and Marine Biology\, UCLA (2004) URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/bruin-professionals-silicon-beach-chapter-meeting-14/ LOCATION:929 Colorado Ave\, 929 Colorado Ave\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401\, United States CATEGORIES:Career END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260808T032106 CREATED:20260509T040610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T230420Z UID:10000243-1784635200-1784638800@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:The Classroom – Class of 2026: Shape Your Digital Presence and Professional Brand DESCRIPTION:At UCLA\, more than 145\,000 students applied for admission. Fewer than 10% were selected. This course reminds our graduates what that means—and challenges them to live up to it. \n\nThis 10-week experience prepares graduating seniors to transition from the classroom to the workplace with clarity\, discipline\, and confidence. Grounded in the philosophy of Coach John Wooden and his Pyramid of Success\, students learn not only how to secure a job\, but how to build a meaningful and enduring career. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/the-classroom-class-of-2026-week-3/ CATEGORIES:Career END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T210000 DTSTAMP:20260808T032106 CREATED:20260724T190355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T212831Z UID:10000201-1769540400-1769547600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Entertainment Networking Night DESCRIPTION:Get a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry. Meet with UCLA alumni from various fields in entertainment through small\, casual discussions. Make priceless connections and receive practical advice to see if this industry is right for you. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact saa@alumni.ucla.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Make the most of ENN\n \n \n \n How to network with people you don’t know\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Networking is a great way to open up new opportunities for yourself\, but it is intimidating to talk to people that you don’t know. Here are some tips to help you network with people at Entertainment Networking Night. First of all\, be prepared: before attending ENN\, print out a couple of copies of your resume\, and learn about current events in the industry. Prepare a little elevator pitch about your background\, what you are doing at UCLA\, and where you hope to be in the future. Read our next blog post about how to come up with a good elevator pitch and confidently showcase your skills while networking. Come up with a list of questions that you might want to ask people; we’ve included some below for you. \nThis list of questions has been compiled from a handful of students at UCLA who shared some of the questions they like to ask while networking. Feel free to write these down and take them with you to the event! These great conversation starters allow you to ask more follow-up questions based on their response. \nAsk them questions like: \n\nWhat are the main responsibilities in your role?\nWhat does a typical day (or week) look like for you?\nWhat do you like most about your work?\nWhat do you like least about your work?\nWhat kind of problems do you deal with?\nWhat kind of decisions do you make in your role?\nHow does your position fit within the organization/industry/career field\nHow does your work impact the larger business?\nHow does our job affect your general lifestyle?\nWhat current issues and trends are happening in the field/which should I be aware of?\nWhat kind of accomplishments or qualities are valued and rewarded in this field/position?\nWhat related fields do you think I should consider looking into?\nHow did you become interested in this field? How did you begin your career? Can you tell me about your background?\nHow do most people get into this field? What are common entry-level jobs (or programs)?\nWhat steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter into this field?\nDo you think my resume would be competent as an aspiring/prospective applicant in this industry?\nHow relevant to your work is your undergraduate major?\nWhat are some things I can do during my time at UCLA to set myself up for future success? What are some things you did?\nWhat kind of education\, training\, or background does your job require?\nWhat skills\, abilities\, and personal attributes are essential to success in your job/this field/this industry?\n\n  \nThese are just a starting point\, just make sure to come up with your own questions that might pop up during your conversation and try to build a conversation that builds on top of itself rather than asking a bunch of disjointed questions. (Otherwise\, it might come off like an interview). \nWhen you’re at the event\, look at the list of alumni attending\, and choose the people who look most interesting to you. Unfortunately\, there may not be enough time to talk to everyone. Remember that networking doesn’t have to be between you and alumni–you can also make friends with other students at the event. Everyone is in the same boat\, and it doesn’t hurt to make a couple of new connections and friends along the way. \n \n \n \n \n How to introduce yourself at a networking event\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Remember that ENN is all about immersing yourself and meeting other Bruins here at UCLA. This isn’t an interview\, and this event is a low-pressure way to expand your network and learn more about what people do in the field of entertainment. When introducing yourself at a networking event\, it is important to be confident\, friendly\, and engaging. If you do not feel this way\, it’s okay to fake it. Before you attend ENN\, it’s an excellent idea to develop an elevator pitch so you can tell others about yourself professionally. An elevator pitch is a short\, concise summary of who you are and what you bring to the table. It mostly consists of four parts. \nFirst\, introduce yourself. Start by mentioning your name\, what you are studying\, and what year you are. Provide a brief overview of your professional experience\, skills\, and achievements\, but also your interests and hobbies. Secondly\, explain why you are unique. Focus on the unique strengths and qualities that you possess that make you\, YOU. Lastly\, show enthusiasm for what you do and what you hope to do in the future. Then wrap up your elevator pitch. Now it’s a good time to ask them about themselves (if they have not already) or dive into some questions. One great way to jump into this is by drawing similarities that you both have. You are both bruins\, for one! Drawing connections can make the conversation feel more comfortable for you and others around you. \nHere are a few examples that a student can use to introduce themselves to someone else at ENN. Feel free to adapt these examples to fit your background. Please note that you do NOT need to be studying an entertainment-related major or need to have detailed work experience. You can still come up with a strong elevator pitch! \nHello\, My name is Josie Bruin and I am a third year student studying Communications. In high school\, I was always creating short films\, and I took this to the next level. When I started interning at ATTN: as a product assistant this past summer. During my job\, I brainstormed ideas and helped film content for our client\, TikTok\, for their #TikTokForGood campaigns. I’ve been able to meet a lot of fantastic TikTok talent and produce professional content for a variety of many large clients. While I’m not working\, I love outdoor activities\, including rock climbing\, hiking\, and crocheting. This summer\, I am trying to expand my skillset and work at a larger production studio in LA\, such as Sony. And in 5 years from now\, I hope to be a senior producer at a company of that size.\n \n \n \n \n How to follow up after ENN\n \n\n\n\n \n \n One crucial thing about networking is ensuring you stay in touch and continue supporting each other in your goals. Since the alumni spent their time volunteering to meet you at ENN\, it would be a good idea to send a follow-up email shortly after thanking them for their time. If you discussed anything specific\, like a job\, resume review\, or anything they wanted to give you\, make sure to mention that so they don’t forget. Send them a LinkedIn connection request and save their email to your contacts so you have it on file in case you need to reach out to them in the future. \nOnce you start to build your network\, it can be challenging to manage multiple connections at once. We recommend creating a tracker document to mark when you last reached out to someone and log a future time you intend to reach out to them. Networking tools like LinkedIn are also helpful for managing many connections. When you find a tool that works for you\, write down who you spoke with\, and what you talked about. \n \nDear \, \nI hope all is well! It was so great to connect with you at Entertainment Networking Night\, and I loved hearing about your . As I finish my years at UCLA\, I would love to stay in touch. . Thanks so much for your time. \nSend a personalized follow-up email to the people you met. Make sure to mention something specific you talked about to personalize the email and show that you were paying attention. Remember to thank them for their time and provide value where you can. Discuss current events with them\, share emerging trends\, and more. Remember that networking is not about connecting business cards; it’s about building relationships. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nUCLA Alumni Career Closet: If you’re prepping for an interview or getting ready for a networking session\, stop by the UCLA Alumni Career Closet to pick out a new outfit. It’ll be housed in the UCLA James West Alumni Center and you can access it Monday thru Friday\, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by stopping by the front desk. \n\n\n\nFor updates: Student Alumni Association – Instagram URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/entertainment-networking-night/ CATEGORIES:Career ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/02/ENN.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR