Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a cherished holiday celebrated by millions across East Asia.
Observing Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month is observed annually between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. According to National Hispanic Heritage Month.gov, the month recognizes the history and accomplishments of those with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. There are many UCLA student organizations for Hispanic and Latinx students to connect with and build community. Keep reading about the ways UCLA is celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month.
UCLA Women’s Soccer
The UCLA Women’s Soccer team begins its new season with upcoming games in August. With many successes in the 2023 season and more to look forward to, the women’s team is yet another UCLA sports team that showcases athletic excellence. To read more about the UCLA Women’s Soccer team, schedule and more, click the button below.
Labor Day
Recognizing ASUCLA on Sept. 2, 2024
Labor Day is an annual national holiday that recognizes laborers on the first Monday in September. If you have a job, then the holiday recognizes you!
Calling all UCLA students, have you considered applying to a job at Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA), one of the largest student organizations? ASUCLA is a nonprofit organization with over 1500 student employees dedicated to serving the UCLA community. Keep reading to learn more about ASUCLA and joining the association.
Fall equinox recipes
As college students, making intricate meals can sometimes be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be! Plus the fall equinox is coming up on Sept. 22, meaning this is a great time to incorporate festive fall flavors into meals this quarter. For simple and affordable autumnal recipes, keep reading.
UCLA student directory
The UCLA student directory, also formally known as the UCLA Directory or the UCLA Campus Directory, holds the online contact information for students within the UC system. The UCLA student directory, only accessible to those within the UC community, can be a helpful resource for incoming students joining the Bruin community and searching for fellow students, in addition to looking for faculty or department contact information. To visit the UCLA Directory website, click the button below.
UCLA university alumni
There are many ways that UCLA university alumni can stay involved with UCLA after graduation. The UCLA Alumni Association gives UCLA university alumni many opportunities to network with others, further a sense of community, seek the next steps in their career and continue to build a pathway for UCLA students to come. For more information about the UCLA Alumni Association, click the link below.
UCLA football coaches
There are 12 UCLA football coaches going into the 2024 fall season. Below is a list of the coaching team at UCLA, set to begin the new season in August. To learn more about the UCLA football coaches, team and game schedule, visit the UCLA Athletics page via the button below.
UCLA Trust Building
UCLA’s new downtown Los Angeles hub
The UCLA Trust Building, also called the UCLA Downtown property, was acquired in June 2023 as part of a larger series of acquisitions strengthening UCLA’s ties to the Los Angeles area. According to a UCLA Newsroom article, the Trust Building will house 31 new programs, which are slated to begin operating in 2024 and 2025.
To learn more about the UCLA Trust Building and its incoming programs, read the UCLA Newsroom article linked through the button below.
Start of football season
Start of football season
The new 2024 football season begins for the UCLA team on Aug. 31. With new changes to the team and new additions to the coaching staff of the UCLA football team, there is much to look forward to at the start of the 2024 season. Keep reading to learn more about the new coaches and the first few games.
Westwood Los Angeles
Notable places in the UCLA college town
Westwood Los Angeles is the neighborhood that includes the UCLA campus and Westwood Village, a college town with plenty of coffeehouses, shops, movie theaters and restaurants to explore. To learn more about Westwood Los Angeles and the broader Los Angeles area, click the link below.
History of the Daily Bruin
History of the Daily Bruin
Did you know that the Daily Bruin has been UCLA’s main campus newspaper since it was founded in 1919? Although the newspaper was known as the Cub Californian at the time, it would eventually evolve into the Daily Bruin we know and love today. Keep reading to learn more about the history of the Daily Bruin.
UCLA Spanish placement exam
An online test helping students determine their Spanish language level
The UCLA Spanish placement exam allows students to determine which Spanish class is more appropriate to enroll in, given their performance. The tests are available online only through Bruin Learn. To access the UCLA Spanish placement exam, visit the UCLA Spanish & Portuguese department website, linked through the button below.
UCLA grade distribution
Grade distributions and other important UCLA grading information to know
Although the official UCLA grade distribution for each course is not posted to any public university channels, the course review website Bruinwalk provides grade distributions based on student-reported grades. To view the UCLA grade distribution for a particular course, search the course title in Bruinwalk using the link below.
Bruin athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics
When watching the games, keep an eye out for UCLA student athletes like Angela Dugalić, Chase Dodd, Ryder Dodd and Emma Malabuyo.
Farmers markets near UCLA
This week is National Farmers Market Week! Luckily for Bruins living in Westwood, there are several farmers markets you can visit to celebrate: the Westwood Farmers Market, the West LA Farmers Market and the Santa Monica Farmer’ Market.
Famous UCLA professors
UCLA’s faculty are all world-class, and some of them are even world-famous! Professors like Andrea Ghez, Jared Diamond and Terrence Tao are well-known across the globe for their groundbreaking work in their respective fields.
Gaming and Esports at UCLA
From student organizations dedicated to video games to club esports teams and on-campus gaming centers, there are plenty of opportunities for UCLA gamers to gather and play their favorite games.
