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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T025056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T175843Z UID:10000286-1787403600-1787403600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: UCLA Lambda(LGBTQ+) Alumni Association DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-ucla-lambdalgbtq-alumni-association/ LOCATION:Cheviot Hills Recreation Center\, 2551 Motor Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90064\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T080000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260721T233305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T163525Z UID:10000334-1787472000-1787472000@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:OC Network: OC Bruins Make Waves: Beach Cleanup with the Surfrider Foundation DESCRIPTION:Calling all OC Bruins — let’s make waves together!\nSpend a feel-good day by the ocean while helping protect the beaches we all love. Join fellow Bruins\, friends\, and family for a Surfrider Foundation beach cleanup filled with fresh air\, community spirit\, and meaningful impact. Every helping hand makes a difference!\nReady to join us? Sign up and look for OC Bruins under Team Name when registering. Invite a friend and bring your Bruin spirit!\nCome for the beach\, stay for the community\, and leave knowing you helped create a cleaner\, healthier coastline. Let’s show Orange County what Bruins can do together!\nBefore coming out:\n\n Bring reusable water bottle (we don’t have cups)\, reusable gloves (gardening or mechanic)\, and sun protection.\n Avoid bringing plastic bottles\, bags of chips\, and other single use plastic products.\n I recommend wearing a hat\, sunglasses\, shorts\, and flip flops.\n Dress for the beach\n\nArriving:\n\n Head RIGHT once inside the main gate into the State Beach Parking lots\n PARK in the LOT where we set up. Bolsa Chica has moved to a pay to park system\, and we are currently working on a way to allow people to park freely. We will update this if we have a viable path before this cleanup.\n Check in at the Surfrider popup tent\n We have bags\n\nCleaning up:\n\n You can scavenge the shoreline\, beach\, parking lot\, etc.\n Do NOT collect seaweed\, wood\, rocks\, stones\, seashells by the seashore sold by Sally. Let us know if you find any ‘sleeping’ animals for Parks and Rec. to scoop up.\n Bring us back your trash once your bag is full\, time runs out\, or you must leave. We will weigh the trash\, record the weight\, then sort out the trash for items to be recycled URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/oc-network-oc-bruins-make-waves-beach-cleanup-with-the-surfrider-foundation/ LOCATION:Bolsa Chica State Beach Tower 21\, 18751 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Huntington Beach\, CA\, 92648\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/07/photo-1708955148629-b1c0884fb371.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T100000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T001428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T185305Z UID:10000285-1787479200-1787479200@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: South Bay DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-south-bay/ LOCATION:UCLA South Bay Campus\, 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East\, Rancho Palos Verdes\, CA\, 90275\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T100000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T002219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T172253Z UID:10000284-1787479200-1787479200@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: San Francisco Bay Area DESCRIPTION:The Bay Area Bruins Alumni Network would like to provide a warm welcome to all incoming first-year and transfer students. Join us for a casual gathering where you can meet fellow incoming Bruins who also reside in Northern California.  All family members are welcome.\n\nYou can find us at the Hellman Hollow Picnic Area. Look for the blue and gold!\n\nAlumni are also invited to join us to spread the Bruin spirit.  Bring your UCLA stories\, campus tips\, and your 8-clap.  Everybody\, wear your UCLA gear for photos.  Congratulations to all new students of the Class of 2028 and Class of 2030.  Let’s go Bruins! URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-san-francisco-bay-area/ LOCATION:Golden Gate Park – Hellman Hollow Picnic Area\, 800 John F. Kennedy (JFK) Drive\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94121 CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T130000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T001614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T172230Z UID:10000283-1787490000-1787490000@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: San Diego DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-san-diego-2/ LOCATION:Ski Beach Park (Northeast Gazebo)\, 1600 Ski Beach Dr.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T140000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T001905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T225536Z UID:10000282-1787493600-1787493600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: South Florida DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-south-florida-2/ LOCATION:Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center\, 6767 Crandon Blvd.\, Key Biscayne\,\, Florida\, 33149\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T140000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260729T224937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T163411Z UID:10000332-1787493600-1787493600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Channel Islands DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-channel-islands/ LOCATION:Pitts Ranch Park\, 1400 Flynn Rd.\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012 CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T073000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260814T171613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T171614Z UID:10000377-1787643000-1787643000@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Bruin Professionals Encino Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join BP Encino Chapter for their monthly meeting! \n\n\n\n7-year Bruin Jon Light wrote The Cultural Encyclopedia of Baseball (2nd ed)\, at 1.2 million words the largest Baseball book in history. The Sporting News Baseball Book of the Year and an Editor’s Choice Booklist Award winner\, the book covers the vast history and flavor of Baseball. Jon tells stories and shows vintage photos from his book\, and guarantees that you will enjoy the anecdotes even if you’re not a Baseball fan. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/bruin-professionals-encino-chapter-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Lewitt Hackman Law Firm\, 16633 Ventura Blvd.\, 11th Floor\, Encino\, CA\, 91436 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T173000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260814T171850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T171852Z UID:10000378-1787679000-1787679000@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Bruin Professionals Networking Latte Art at Castanea Sicilian Cafe DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting networking latte art class taught by a European barista! Learn the history of coffee and how to make the perfect latte (or matcha for our tea lovers) all while building business connections. Are you creative? The class will also include learning how to make a foam design. Wine and authentic Italian refreshments will be served. Come for a time of networking\, camaraderie\, and fun! Everyone will get to make and enjoy their own latte! URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/bruin-professionals-networking-latte-art-at-castanea-sicilian-cafe/ LOCATION:Castanea Sicilian Cafe\, 1307 Ocean Front Walk\, Venice\, California\, 90291 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260623T233436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T014243Z UID:10000278-1787745600-1787745600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:The No. 1 Reason Most Business Ideas Fail (and How to Avoid It) DESCRIPTION:Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack passion. They fail because they build something customers don’t actually want. In this interactive workshop\, UCLA alumna and Business Strategist Sami Toussi ’11 will introduce the Lean Canvas framework and walk through the key questions every founder should answer to build a stronger business. You’ll learn how to identify your ideal customer\, uncover unmet needs\, evaluate growth opportunities\, and strengthen your business model. Through guided exercises and real-world examples\, you’ll begin applying these concepts to your own business during the session. Whether you’re exploring a side hustle\, consulting practice\, freelance business\, startup\, or new business idea\, you’ll leave with greater clarity\, practical tools\, and actionable next steps. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n• Define your ideal customer • Understand customer pain points and unmet needs • Clarify what makes your solution different • Evaluate your business idea and business model using the Lean Canvas framework • Identify opportunities to turn your skills\, expertise\, and ideas into income • Use AI as a tool while avoiding common founder blind spots \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nSami Toussi ’11\, Board Certified Coach (BCC)\, is a career strategist and owner of Toussi International\, a consultancy that helps individuals tap into their purpose to benefit the world. Toussi’s business encompasses more than 10 years of business and psychology experience\, where she earned over six figures by her mid-twenties leading an international sales team. Despite Toussi’s early success her experience caused her to question the fullness and purpose of her life. Seeking answers\, Toussi further delved into the coaching world and gained board certification in 2016. Toussi then founded Toussi International\, a global consulting practice with clients ranging from business owners to professionals to multinational corporations. To date\, Toussi has run over 70 workshops on topics such as career building\, leadership\, time management and work-life balance. She’s also coached more than 300 clients worldwide with specific measurable results\, including some of the following: increasing monthly business revenue by 400%\, promotions from manager to director\, negotiating salary increase by 30%\, enhancing employee engagement by 95%\, and helping clients increase confidence and improve presentation skills. \n\n\n\nLinkedIn and Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samitoussi/ | https://www.samitoussi.com/ URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/the-no-1-reason-most-business-ideas-fail-and-how-to-avoid-it/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T183000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260804T000211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T000314Z UID:10000355-1787769000-1787769000@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Orange County: OC UCLA Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join the Orange County Regional Network’s Book Club discussion of Chasing Me to My Grave by Winfred Rembert! This book is compelling for all adults. It is a story to bring people together in compassion\, empathy and learning. \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Coming Soon! URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/orange-county-oc-ucla-book-club/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/08/Chasing-Me-to-My-Grave-Winfred-Rembert.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T180000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260805T181418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T150945Z UID:10000359-1787853600-1787853600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Arizona: UCLA Alumni Networking Mixer DESCRIPTION:Join the UCLA Alumni Arizona Network at our quarterly networking event! Mix and mingle with local Bruins\, create new professional connections and reconnect with old friends. Get to know the Arizona Bruin community! URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/arizona-ucla-alumni-networking-mixer/ LOCATION:Spinato’s Pizzeria\, 9210 E Via de Ventura #100\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85258\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/08/all-season-brewing_-3x4_-1200-pix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260804T000642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T172627Z UID:10000356-1787860800-1787860800@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New York Tri-State: Bruins in the WNBA: Liberty vs. Valkyries + Exclusive Courtside Experience DESCRIPTION:Join UCLA alumni on August 27 as former Bruin Rebekah Gardner and the New York Liberty face the Golden State Valkyries\, coached by former UCLA player and assistant coach Natalie Nakase. The first 30 ticket purchasers will be opted in for an exclusive opportunity to sit courtside during pregame warmups and interact with both Bruins\, at no additional cost. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-york-tri-state-bruins-in-the-wnba-liberty-vs-valkyries-exclusive-courtside-experience/ LOCATION:Barclays Center\, 620 Atlantic Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/08/Rebeckah_Gardner_AU_Pro_Basketball_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T100000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T002526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T174940Z UID:10000276-1787997600-1787997600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Sacramento DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-sacramento-2/ LOCATION:Stonegate Country Club\, 919 Lake Blvd\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T100000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T002721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T185151Z UID:10000275-1787997600-1787997600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Orange County DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-orange-county-2/ LOCATION:William R. Mason Regional Park\, 18712 University Drive\, Irvine\, CA\, 92612 CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T003205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T174736Z UID:10000274-1787997600-1787997600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Washington\, D.C. DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-washington-d-c-2/ LOCATION:Turkey Thicket Recreation Center\, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE\, Washington\, D.C.\, 20017 CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T100000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T003506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T224550Z UID:10000273-1787997600-1787997600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Santa Clarita Valley DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-santa-clarita-valley-2/ LOCATION:Richard Rioux Park\, 26233 Faulkner Dr.\, Stevenson Ranch\, CA\, 91381 CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T100000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260813T181248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T175749Z UID:10000371-1787997600-1787997600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration : Arizona DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-arizona/ LOCATION:Daniel C Gainey Estate Club\, 7720 East Gainey Ranch Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85258\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T130000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260825T170404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T170405Z UID:10000400-1788008400-1788008400@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Dallas-Fort Worth Network: Big Ten Social DESCRIPTION:Another season is almost upon us! Before we all spend our Saturday afternoons glued to the TV watching our schools grind out the Ws\, the OSU DFW Club is hosting a social to bring the Big Ten family together. Join the UCLA Alumni Dallas/Fort Worth Network as we mingle\, sing our school’s fight song\, and take on other schools in friendly games of pool\, darts\, and arcade classics. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/dallas-fort-worth-network-big-ten-social/ LOCATION:Bottle Rockets\, 5800 Legacy Dr Ste c-11\, Plano\, Texas\, 75024\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T140000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T004021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T232159Z UID:10000272-1788012000-1788012000@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA - Alameda DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-asian-pacific-alumni-of-ucla-alameda/ LOCATION:Alameda Landing Park\, 423 Morrison Ln\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/07/APA-Send-Off-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T163000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260702T003704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T153522Z UID:10000271-1788021000-1788021000@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: New York Tri-State DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-new-york-tri-state-2/ LOCATION:The Laurels Cafe and Bar\, 231 2nd Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T110000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260707T011156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T215657Z UID:10000300-1788087600-1788087600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New Bruin Send-off Celebration: Santa Barbara DESCRIPTION:Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration\, where you will meet other incoming students\, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are\, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off!\n\nFor questions in advance of the event\, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu.\n\nAbout New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional\, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer\, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students\, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique\, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-bruin-send-off-celebration-santa-barbara-2/ LOCATION:Alice Keck Park\, 1500 Santa Barbara St\, Santa Barbara\, 93101 CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T073000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260814T211548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T211550Z UID:10000382-1788334200-1788334200@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Bruin Professionals Glendale Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join BP Glendale Chapter for their monthly meeting! \n\n\n\nCA Insurance Regulations and AI Era of Insurance Brokerage URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/bruin-professionals-glendale-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Insperity\, 550 N Brand Blvd #650\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States CATEGORIES:Career ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/08/326409209_949515329313159_8874861404400079401_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T120000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260610T012514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T004346Z UID:10000267-1788350400-1788350400@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Bay Area Bruins: September Guided Meditation DESCRIPTION:Take 20 minutes in your day to enjoy much-needed relaxation and calm. When registering\, please enter “UCLA” under “organization.” Monthly meditation is led by Michal Rinkevich (MBA ’14) who has been practicing healing arts and meditation since 1995 and teaching since 2006. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/bay-area-bruins-september-guided-meditation/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/08/meditation-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T193000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260730T011546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T195206Z UID:10000353-1788377400-1788377400@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:New York Tri-State Network: UCLA / Cal Alumni Book Club: "Billion Dollar Whale\," by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope DESCRIPTION:In September our book group discusses a true story of corruption.\nAn epic true-tale of hubris and greed from two Pulitzer-finalist Wall Street Journal reporters\, Billion Dollar Whale reveals how a young social climber pulled off one of the biggest financial heists in history–right under the nose of the global financial industry- exposing the shocking secret nexus of elite wealth\, banking\, Hollywood\, and politics. (From GoodReads)\n\nOctober’s book will be a scary story for Halloween. Take the survey to choose October’s book by clicking here: https://forms.gle/PfXh3S4AUSj23Cfe7. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/new-york-tri-state-network-ucla-cal-alumni-book-club-billion-dollar-whale-by-tom-wright-and-bradley-hope/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/07/Billion-Dollar-Whale-Cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T120000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260724T054203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T163144Z UID:10000352-1788436800-1788436800@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:2nd Act - The Academy DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Act Academy is a 6-week learning experience which blends intellectual engagement with personal reflection and practical next steps to help you reimagine what is next. Join 50 of your peers as you learn\, grow\, develop and build community with Bruins. \n\n\n\n\n\nSold Out URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/2nd-act-the-academy/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/07/2nd-Act-Banner.V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T140000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260521T033609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T172720Z UID:10000266-1788444000-1788444000@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series: Grad School & Career Pivots 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-grad-school-career-pivots/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Career END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T183000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260529T071108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T211318Z UID:10000265-1788460200-1788460200@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:UK Network: UCLA & Big Ten Alumni Social DESCRIPTION:Three years in\, two sold-out nights and the 2026 annual social is almost here — this time\, we’re taking the summer.\nFor the first time we’re trading autumn for the last golden stretch of summer and as always we’re going big — on Thursday 3rd September we’re taking over the roof terrace and entire top floor of Kitty Hawk\, perched above Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column as the backdrop. No long speeches\, no rigid agenda. Just warm air\, great views\, school spirit and the energy that\n\nDress code: Summer school spirit\, wear your university colours.\n\nLast year’s event sold out well in advance with 350 spots — this year we have just 220. Grab yours early. \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail heena.patel@alumni.ucla.edu to get on the waitlist. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/uk-network-ucla-big-ten-alumni-social/ LOCATION:Kitty Hawk\, 8 St. Martin's Place\, London\, England\, WC2N 4JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8546.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T093000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260729T204018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T165150Z UID:10000351-1788600600-1788600600@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Orange County: OC Bruins VIP Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Segerstrom Center for the Arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for the OC Bruins VIP Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! Whether you’re a lifelong performing arts enthusiast or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes\, this exclusive OC Bruins experience offers a rare opportunity to explore one of Orange County’s premier cultural destinations while connecting with fellow UCLA alumni. Join us for a docent-led VIP behind-the-scenes tour of Segerstrom Center for the Arts\, where you’ll gain insider insight into the artistic vision\, world-class performances\, and community impact of this renowned performing arts center. You’ll discover spaces not typically open to the public while learning more about the people and programs that bring the arts to life. Following the tour\, continue the conversation over a light lunch with fellow Bruins. Share your perspectives on the performing arts\, meet alumni who enjoy arts and culture\, and build new connections in a relaxed and welcoming setting. \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule Saturday\, September 5\, 2026 9:45am – 1:30pm \n\n\n\n• 9:45am – Check-in at Argyros Plaza \n\n\n\n• 10am – 12:00pm – Docent-led VIP tour (tour begins promptly at 10:00 am) \n\n\n\n• 12:00 – 1:30pm – Light lunch and performing arts discussion Pre-registration is required. Attendance is limited to provide a personalized experience\, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early. Cost: $20 per person. Your registration includes the VIP tour and light lunch. Please note: Registration fees are non-refundable\, as event costs are planned in advance. By attending\, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/orange-county-oc-bruins-vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-at-segerstrom-center-for-the-arts/ LOCATION:Segerstrom Center for the Arts\, 600 Town Center Drive\, Costa Mesa\, California\, 92626\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-28-at-10.15.13-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T150000 DTSTAMP:20260829T164822 CREATED:20260824T174252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T185246Z UID:10000404-1788620400-1788620400@alumni.ucla.edu SUMMARY:UCLA Latino Alumni Association Tailgate at the UCLA v. Cal Football game DESCRIPTION:Bring the Bruin spirit to Berkeley with ULAA for food\, drinks\, games\, music\, and comunidad before UCLA takes on Cal! \n\n\n\nBruins are headed to Berkeley. \n\n\n\nJoin the UCLA Latino Alumni Association for the Latino Alumni Tailgate before UCLA takes on Cal at California Memorial Stadium. \n\n\n\nConnect with Latino Bruins\, alumni\, family\, friends\, and members of the UCLA community for an afternoon of food\, drinks\, music\, games\, and Bruin spirit before we head into the evening matchup. \n\n\n\nYour $30 tailgate ticket includes food and beverages. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have music\, cornhole and other games\, TVs for additional game-day viewing\, and plenty of space to connect with the Bruin familia before kickoff. \n\n\n\nWhether you are coming from Southern California\, the Bay Area\, or somewhere in between\, come spend the afternoon with your comunidad and help us bring UCLA energy to Berkeley. \n\n\n\nTailgate: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMUCLA vs. Cal: 7:30 PM \n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your tailgate ticket and join us in Berkeley. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Your $30 tailgate admission does not include parking or admission to the UCLA vs. Cal Berkeley football game. Game tickets and parking must be purchased separately. URL:https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/ucla-latino-alumni-association-tailgate-at-the-ucla-v-cal-football-game/ LOCATION:2299 Bancroft Way\, 2299 Bancroft Way\, Berkeley\, California\, 94704\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.alumni.ucla.edu/2026-site/uploads/2026/08/ULAA-Tailgate-Flyer.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR