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9Bruin ConnectionsBruin ConnectionsJob-Ready Bucket ListConnecting StudentsFive dynamic new events werecreated to prepare the nextgeneration of Bruins for theprofessional world.Brand with a BruinStudents learned the importanceof online branding and how toeffectively use platforms likeLinkedIn and UCLA ONE. Then, eachstudent received a complimentaryprofessional headshot.Bruin DevelopmentAcademiesFocused on a variety of industriesand skill sets, alumni helped preparestudents for the real world.Social Justice at WorkBruins with backgrounds in variousfields taught students how theyincorporate social justice into thework they do and the organizationswith which they volunteer.Interview with a Bruin:Pre-Med EditionThe blueprint for the successfulInterview With a Bruin program wasmodified in response to a demandfor more science-oriented alumniinterviewers. Twenty alumni in themedical field conducted medicalschool multiple mini interview(MMI) style interviews with currentstudents.STEM Networking Night &Entrepreneurship Networking NightThese new events brought in alumni tonetwork with current students and sharetheir career path.List of Public HealthPharmaceutical SalesTechnologyThis pilot program preparesstudents to launch acareer immediately uponcommencement. Studentsnetworked with anaccomplished pool of alumniand friends who sharedexperiences and professionaladvice.Program participantsgraduated with: A vetted resume Networking assistance Tailored support forusing an anthropologyor sociology degreeLife AfterDegree PanelsTo illustrate the wealth ofopportunities awaiting studentsafter graduation, a varietyof academic departmentspresented panels of alumni whohad pursued a diverse range ofcareer paths.Survey ofGraduating SeniorsGraduating seniors weresurveyed to gain insight on theindustries of interest for newgrads and their next chapters.Grad CentralOn June 16more thangraduating seniors and their familiescelebrated at the James WestAlumni Center.True Bruin TraditionsKeeperAlumni Affairs and New Student andTransition Programs partnered to hosta reception and medal ceremony tocelebrate theStudentswho completedfor those whoentered theirfirst-yearfor transferstudentsCampus TraditionsNext Steps ForAll SignatureProgramsWork with the BusinessDevelopment team to createsponsorship opportunitiesfor signature programs suchas Dinners for 12 Strangersand new programs like BruinCareer Insights.10

Bruin Entertainment NetworkBruin Varsity ClubThe 2 ActFaculty Women’s ClubFirst Gen Alumni NetworkGold Shield AlumnaeInternship Alumni NetworkOrder of the Blue ShieldBruin EntertainmentPrytanean Alumnae Association NetworkThe Affiliates of UCLAThe Second Act First Gen Alumni NetworkThe UCLA Alumni BandBruin ExcellenceAffinity& StudentUCLA Alumni Veterans Network (VETNET)Transformation GrantNetworksWestwood Women’s Bruin ClubBruin Varsity ClubFaculty Women’s ClubGold Shield Alumnaend45% of UCLA’s alumni populationis 45 years of age or older. Thisprogram was created to meet thespecific needs of Bruins enteringmid-career and mid-life. Theinaugural program featured Dr.Gary Small, Director of UCLALongevity Center and best-sellingauthor of four books on aspects ofsuccessful aging.Attracting alumni from all majors,Bruin Entertainment Networkhosted a screening event of “Aliens”featuring Ricco Rossi for attendeesfrom a diverse range of careers.UCLA Affinity Programs recognizes the richand robust diversity in alumni passions.Affinity networks give like-minded Bruins aplace to celebrate and grow their interestsfor the benefit of the community.*Partial list of networksGold Shield Alumnae supporteda new effort in funding aBruin Excellence & StudentTransformation Grant to fostersocial justice leadership amongUCLA student activists.Affinity ProgramsDisrupt AgingU.S. life expectancies having hit all-timehighs in the past decade. Affinity Programscollaborated with the Luskin School of PublicAffairs to market a Disrupt Aging event thatfeatured AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins.Prytanean AlumnaeAssociationComprised of UCLA alumnae who have givenservice to the university and the community,Prytanean raised a record amount attheir annual benefit devoted to studentscholarships.True Bruin DistinguishedSenior AwardThe UCLA Alumni Band funded a TrueBruin Distinguished Senior Award for UCLAMarching Band member Andrew Sprenkel ’17.Of all the UCLA programs for vets this year,“Ready, Aim, Hire!” was the most importantbecause while vets gain a wonderfuleducation at UCLA, they’re still so oftenunable to translate their military experienceinto a civilian resume. Plus RAH exposes themto networking which is another gateway tomeeting employers and making professionalconnections.John Maldonado’17Graduating UCLA student vet leader12

13Affinity ProgramsUCLA Faculty StaffAlumni NetworkTo develop relationships with youngeralumni staff, the Faculty Staff AlumniNetwork hosted a Taco Tuesday networkingmixer and an H&R Block-sponsored Learn atLunch event during tax season.UCLA First GenAlumni NetworkIn March, UCLA Alumni Association boardmember John Arboleda met an intimategroup of students to share his personalodyssey as a first generation UCLA studentwho landed in Germany and Spain andultimately developed a career spanningthe globe.Volunteerof the Year AwardAt the UCLA Awards, the Anderson Schoolwas represented by Volunteer of the YearAward recipient Steve Yu ’95, M.B.A. ’03.Women VeteransMental HealthMental health challenges affect both veteransand women in the military. Affinity Programscollaborated with the Luskin School to marketa Women Veterans Mental Health event thatfeatured speaker Kitty Dukakis.Affinity ProgramsNext StepsAffinity NetworksCapture relevant data to makestatistical-based decisions.Create a core volunteeralumni leadership team for theFirst Gen Alumni Network andBruin Entertainment.Continue the momentumof Affinity Networks andprograms such as The 2nd Actfor alumni ages 50 and over,relevant programming for ourVeterans Network and thestudent-to-alumni pipelineamong veterans.Alumni Band with BearsAffiliates 2017 ScholarshipProfessional SchoolsContinue serving professionalschool colleagues by bringingrelevant presentations to theirquarterly forum hosted byAlumni Affairs.Taco Tuesday GroupGold Shield 2017 Autumn ReceptionIncrease the activity ofprofessional schools on theUCLA ONE platform. Fostertheir participation in VirtualAlumni Day and broaden theirparticipation in Alumni Affairssignature programs as wellas seek ongoing partnershipopportunities within theirprograms respectively.Vet Net Kitty DukakisReady Aim Hire Google14

Abu Dhabi, UAE Carlsbad, CACerritos, CA Chester, NJChevy Chase, MD Concord, CADowney, CA Fairfield, CAFresno, CA Harleysville, PALaguna Niguel, CA Lake Oswego, ORLancaster, CA Niceville, FLPalo Alto, CA Pleasanton, CAProvidence,RI RanchoMirage,CAParentRanchoPalos Verdes, CAand FamilyRoseville,CA San Diego, CAProgramsSan Luis Obispo, CA Santa Ana, CASeoul, South Korea Taguig, PhilippinesValencia, CA Vancouver, CanadaWalnut, CA Wesley Chapel, FLWest Des Moines, IAThe Office of Parent & FamilyPrograms is committed to helpingfamilies participate in their student’sexperience at UCLA. To enhanceeffectiveness, new staff membersjoined the team this year and effortswere refocused on: Expanding digital content viawebinars and social mediachannels Services and programmingavailable to UCLA familiesThe UCLA Parents’ Councilreceived the UCLA Awards 2017Network of the Year, recognizingthe organization’s commitmentand service to the UCLA studentsand community.Transitioning from high school to college isa significant step toward adulthood and amilestone of separation and adjustment forparents, the college-bound student and theentire family. Parent and Family Programsrecognizes that, while change is inevitable,it cannot happen overnight and providesthe information, resources, support andprogramming needed to help parents andstudents thrive.*Partial list of Coffee Social locationsBruin ConnectionsNext Steps Increase accessibility for Spanishspeaking families via a dualtranslated publication on thecollege experience. Refine the branding of Parent &Family Programs. Improve navigational layout of theParent & Family Programs websiteto enhance the user experience. Produce monthly webinarshighlighting various campusdepartments and administrators. Reengage former Parents’ Councilvolunteers with the launch of thenew Emeriti group. Identify populations of parents/families, determining what theirunique needs are, and whether ornot our current resources meetthose needs. Work with campus partners tobetter tailor content and servicesto the sub-populations of thecommunity.17

San Francisco Bay Area Inland EmpireMonterey Orange CountyNew Bruin Send-offsSan Fernando Valley San Luis ObispoSacramento Region Westside L.A.San Diego Conejo ValleyLong Beach Desert / Palm SpringsChannel Islands Southeast Los AngelesCentral Valley High Desert / Victor ValleyBruin RecruitersSouthBay RoseBowlBruinsBruinSiliconBeach WashingtonD.C.RecruitmentLas Vegas, NV Boston, MADenver, CO Austin, TXSeattle, WA Bountiful, UTBaltimore, MD Livonia, MIPhiladelphia, PA Honolulu, HIDallas, TX Chicago, ILNewly-admitted freshmen and transferstudents can begin building their UCLAnetworks before their first official dayof instruction by meeting alumni, fellowstudents and parents in their home towns.DomesticSend-offsInternationalSend-offsTotal BruinsattendingDiversity basedSend-offsFor the first time in UCLA history, freshmanapplications surpassed six figures as morethan 102,000 high school seniors appliedfor admission for fall 2017. But, even withsuch extraordinary volume, UCLA and theUCLA Alumni Association are committedto helping prospective students gatherinformation, explore their options and findanswers to their questions. Additionally,newly admitted students have multipleopportunities to experience the spirit thatcharacterizes the university.*Partial list New Bruin Send-off locationsTo bring UCLA physicallyto otherwise under-servedcommunities, alumnivolunteers were trained incollaboration with UCLAAdmission to represent UCLAat high school college fairs.Bruins volunteerCollege fairsthroughoutCaliforniaBruin Recruitment19

19Bruin RecruitmentBruin ConnectionsMulti-generationalBruin BreakfastDuring spring’s university yield season,Bruin Recruitment, working in collaborationwith university partners, hosted a Multigenerational Bruin Breakfast and welcomed:Admitted studentsand their alumnifamily membersBruin BoundAdmitted freshmen were welcomed acrossthe country by Bruins staffed with:Alumni and parentvolunteers andfeaturing.Alumni panelistsBruin Day for TransfersTo welcome and support all Bruins, AlumniAffairs hosted an exclusive event forstudents transitioning from another school.Nearlynew transfers and theirfamily members were inattendance.I cannot thank you enough for the BruinSend-off on Saturday. It really meant a lotto meet other students and parents whowere from the Chicago area. Further, all thealumni were so enthusiastic and helpful thatit really put things into perspective! Our sonmade the best decision by selecting UCLA!Melinda WilsonProud parent of incoming 2016 freshmenNext StepsProvide an avenue for alumni togive back to their alma mater whilealso promoting a college-goingculture and demonstrating UCLA’scommitment to service.21

Machu Picchu to the GalapagosThe Majestic Great LakesWhat setsUCLA AlumniBaltic & Scandinavian TreasuresTravel apartfrom otherEnchanting Irelandtravel groupsis the depth ofNational Parks and Lodgesthe experiencebecause of theRoyals & Vikings of the British Islesquality of localThe Art of Living Provenceguides andthe UCLASanta Fe Opera Festivalprofessors.UCLA AlumniGrand Danube PassageNext StepsTravel hasgreat integrityPortugal MekongRiverDiscoveryand stands byAlumnitravelers forFlavorsofSpain GrecianDelightsTravela great travelLegendary Turkey Mediterranean Pathways & Piazzasexperience. Welook forward toChina & the Yangtze Riverfurther travelswith UCLA.Patagonian FrontiersTrade Routes of Coastal IberiaPassage of the MoorsAlumni TravelLearning is a life-long, global experience, andAlumni Travel provides educational opportunitiesfor Bruins to see the world. Two in-house designedand operated tours, the Oregon ShakespeareFestival and Santa Fe Opera Festival tours, sold-outand operated to rave reviews.Revenue goals weresurpassed byTravelers traveledwith UCLAJourneys throughoutthe worldUCLA professors enrichedour tours with their expertise Continue to focus on bringingmemberships into the AlumniAssociation by encouraging currentLife and Blue members to upgrade tothe Gold level.A student’s journey at UCLA is to explore,learn and understand. UCLA Alumni Travelsparks a similar intellectual curiosity in Bruinadventurers. United by degree or affiliation,our travelers share unforgettable momentswith family, friends and fellow alumni. Withevery detail planned, our globetrotters arefree to explore with open hearts and mindsthe beauty and history of the world.*Partial list of trips Feature UCLA faculty on at least 50% ofour offerings with a focus on increasingdiversity among lecturers. Work closely with the businessdevelopment team to create a youngalumni travel product to reach the largenumber of alumni in these age bracketsand welcome a diversity of ages toAlumni Travel.Bud ’57, J.D. ’63 andBarbara ’71 Katzman22

Bay Cities NetworkLos Angeles Southeast Network Leadership ConferenceBeachside NetworkCentral Coast NetworkChannel Islands Network4Asia Leaders ConferenceConejo Valley NetworkDesert NetworkInland Empire NetworkLake Arrowhead Area Network 3011RegionalLosNetworksAngeles Downtown Network Listening TourMonterey Area NetworkOrange County NetworkRose Bowl BruinsLos Angeles Westside NetworkSacramento NetworkSan Diego Network24Bruin ConnectionsRegional NetworksLocalBecause our regional networks depend on theirleaders, we held our Leadership Conference thisDecember for established leaders to provideinformation and insight to new leaders.This year we had:Panel discussionsled by volunteersInattendanceNachos andNetworking with As our network of alumni located in Asia continuesto grow, we continue to meet their needs and heldour first ever Asia Leaders Conference this year.Those who attended were excited to meet eachother and connect with UCLA across geographicboundaries. The conference had:People inattendance, coveringAfter graduation, many Bruins settle inneighborhoods and cities across southernCalifornia, while others establish residencein areas across the country and around theworld. Regional networks allow alumni tocreate communities of support where theylive. Geographical-based groups engagein professional networking, sporting andother social activities, community service,new student recruitment, and scholarshipfundraising while reestablishing oldfriendships and making new ones.*Partial list of networksWhile expandinginternationally, we maintainedour local focus this year. Inaddition to special events suchas a Galaxy soccer event and aWe Run the City competitionagainst USC alumni, theregional team hosted:DifferentnetworksFurthering our international engagement, wetoured Europe this summer, listening to Bruinsin London, Paris, Geneva, Zurich, Barcelona andMadrid to find out how we can help them connectto UCLA.people and.football and basketballgame watch parties aroundthe worldNext StepsContinue increasingengagementinternationally, workwith our networksto increase theirscholarship fundsand increase careerprograms, lecturesand faculty talks.24

American Indian Alumni of UCLAUCLA Pacific Islander Alumni AssociationProfessional25 AnniversaryConferenceBenefitAsian Pacific Alumni of UCLABlack Alumni AssociationMixed Alumni AssociationUCLA Lambda Alumni AssociationPilipino Alumni AssociationUCLA Latino Alumni AssociationBook SigningAnnual GalaUCLA Muslim Alumni AssociationDiversityAmericanIndian Alumni of UCLAProgramsUCLA Muslim Alumni AssociationAsian Pacific Alumni of UCLAAmerican Indian Alumni of UCLA NetworksAsian Pacific Alumni of UCLAMixed Alumni AssociationPilipino Alumni AssociationUCLA Lambda (LGBTQ) Alumni AssociationthIn February, UCLAPacific IslanderAlumni Associationhosted theirfirst professionalconference of itskind in California,hosting studentsand alumni from:DifferentCampusesDiversity Programs is a robust, nationallyrecognized service that serves all membersof the UCLA community.In 2017 the program raised its profile as anauthority on events and issues, presentingat the National Conference on Race andEthnicity in American Higher Educationon practices connecting diverse studentsto diverse alumni. The program was alsofeatured at the Council for Advancementand Support of Education VII Connect WestConference on their practices working withLGBTQ alumni.*Partial list of networksIn May, UCLA BlackAlumni Associationhosted a booksigning of “CoachWooden and Me”and discussion withKareem Abdul JabarTwo networks joinedthe alumni family: UCLA Black AlumniAssociation- Bay Area UCLA UndocumentedAlumni AssociationIn October, UCLAPilipino AlumniAssociation celebratedtheir 25th AnniversaryBenefit honoring: Distinguished Alumniof the Year, Van GerardDichoso ’91 Royal MoralesCommunityAchievement Awardrecipients, JoselynGeaga-Rosenthal ’68and Don T. Nakanishi,Ph.D. (posthumous)In May, Asian PacificAlumni of UCLAhonored comedian,actress and writer AliWong for pushingboundaries andexemplifying what itmeans to be a Bruin attheir 3rd Annual Galacelebrating their 30thanniversary,Diversity Programs27

27Diversity ProgramsPrograms HighlightsNext StepsEmPower Hour Expand the reach ofsignature programs to gobeyond Los Angeles.The February panel, “SupportingUndocumented Bruins,” yielded thehighest participation for a webinar andserved as a catalyst for new network, UCLAUndocumented Alumni Association. Formalize relationshipsto develop collaborativealumnae programming.Professors in the Pub“Professors in the Pub,” a new addition toDiversity Programs slate of events connectsalumni with UCLA faculty by exploring theirunique and different research expertiseand other areas of interests outside of anacademic setting. Topics have included: UCLA history Queer Latinx poetics The impact of highwayexpansion marginalizedcommunities in Los AngelesVisual JourneyIn December, Diversity Programs hosteda visual journey with Pamela J. Peters ’11,an indigenous multimedia documentarianfrom the Navajo Reservation, exploringthe lives and diversities of AmericanIndians on film and in photographs. Thisphoto-related event showcased Pamela’sexhibit, “Real NDNZ re-take Hollywood”,which recreates iconic portraits of filmstars with contemporary Native Americanactors and “Legacy of Exiled NDNZ”, a filmchronicling the lives of seven native adultsin Los Angeles.Culture Night ReceptionsDiversity Programs helped hostculture night receptions for alumniwith the Asian Pacific Alumni ofUCLA and with the UCLA PilipinoAlumni Association. Develop resources,guides, templates andtool kits to increasecapacity for volunteerleaders to be innovativeand creative inpromoting diversity,equity and inclusion fortheir networks.Let There Be Pride 2017HerStory: She’s in the C-Suite Photo BoothStudent-Initiated YieldWeekendsIn collaboration with alumni, DiversityPrograms participated in engagementopportunities on and off-campusto speak with high school seniorsnewly admitted to UCLA. Alumniinput proved integral in helping theadmitted students decide if UCLA wasthe university they wished to attendby speaking as panelists, keynotespeakers, dinner hosts and evensubmitting letters of encouragementfrom afar. Overall, we had:UBAA Kareem Abdul JabarAlumni participatingHerStory: She’s in the C-Suite Panel

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UC Alumni Regent ALBERT LEMUS '91 Ex-Officio Vice Chancellor, External Affairs RHEA TURTELTAUB Ex-Officio Chair, The UCLA Foundation SHIRLEY WANG '90 Ex-Officio Chair, Alumni Scholarships JOHN GONG '80 JOHN ARBOLEDA '96 CAROLYN A. BAKER '78 MITRA BEST '87 DAVID CHOROMANSKI, M.B.A. '93 VITO COSTANZO '84, J.D. DAVID CRAWFORD '95 .