Events

Officer Elections (Vote By May 31st!)
Date: TBA: May, 2008 Details: Vote now for the four elected officer positions (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) for the 2008-2010 term. Statements for all candidates have been posted and you may vote now at http://www.nycbruins.org/Elections. Please read their statements and get to know the candidates. Voting is open to UCLA Alumni and Friends of UCLA. Friends of UCLA include parents of UCLA students/alumni, donors, faculty/staff, Bruin fans, and participants in UCLA Club of New York activities. Voting closes on Saturday, May 31st. Election results will be announced on or about Sunday, June 1st. Chair and other committee positions will be filled at a later date by the new Board. RSVP Date: May 31, 2008 Contact Information: Any questions regarding the election should be addressed to Jessica Thaler, co-chair of the Election committee.
The Lion King - NYCBruins Group Tickets on Broadway (EVENT FULL)
Date: May 14, 2008 Details: Let's take advantage of all that NY has to offer! Here's your chance to see one of New York's most popular shows! Join fellow Bruin alumni to go see The Lion King on Broadway on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 8pm. The Lion King Minskoff Theatre 200 W 45th St. New York, NY 10036 The UCLA Club of NY has reserved Orchestra seats for our group for $86.25 (discounted for the group). Please email Danilo for last minute availability of tickets. Thank you to all of those who joined us for Avenue Q, Jersey Boys, and Wicked! Contact Information: For more information and to RSVP, please email Danilo Torres.
Pac-10 Softball in Central Park
Date: May 17, 2008 Details: PAC-10 softball season continues this Saturday, May 10th at Central Park's North Meadow Field #2 from 12:30pm until 3pm. Check out the Central Park website for the exact ball field location. ***Joe let someone borrow one of the club's gloves and they didn’t get it back to him. If you can bring it next week so we can share with others that would be greatly appreciated.*** If the weather looks questionable, call Central Park's ball field conditions hot line to confirm whether the fields are open. If they're open we're playing. Call (212) 628-1036 then press 1, then 2, then 808 for North Meadow fields. Games will continue throughout the Spring and Summer in Central Park. Next Games: May 17th Same Location and Time May 24th Same Location and Time May 31st Same Location and Time June 7th Same Location and Time June 14th Same Location and Time June 21st Same Location and Time (Astoria Beer Garden immediately after the game) June 28th Same Location and Time Check out the pictures from one week's game! See you Saturday! Contact Information: Please email Joe Megie if you plan on coming out.
Dinner for 12 (or more) Strangers - Make New Friends and Connections! (EVENT FULL)
Date: May 17, 2008 Details: The next edition of the NYC Bruins’ Dinner for 12 Strangers will take place on May 17, 2008 at 7pm in the Upper East Side home of the lovely and talented UCLA alum Jan Nguyen. Traditionally, this has been a great venue for Bruins - and friends of Bruins - of all ages to get together and share a meal, network, and exchange stories. The informal potluck gathering features “food you can eat in a plate in your lap” to encourage mingling amongst the attendees. This event if full, but please contact Danilo Torres in case there are any last minute cancellations! Contact Information: Should you have any questions, to RSVP, or if you would like to volunteer for a future Dinner for 12 Strangers, please email Danilo Torres.
Farewell to Outgoing NYC Bruins President Julie Ohara!
Date: May 17, 2008 Details: Beloved outgoing NYC Bruins President, Julie Ohara, is finishing off her term at the end of May this year and saying goodbye to Gotham City for good! Please join us in saying goodbye to her and hoisting a drink in her honor on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at: Phoenix Park E. 67th between 2nd and 3rd Aves. 10pm to 1am RSVP NOW! Click here... For those of you unfamiliar with Julie on a person level, you may know her work. She has been instrumental in guiding the NYC Bruins activity schedule which includes coordinating football and basketball game watchings, the book club, Broadway outings, roadtrips to nearby Bruin sporting events, Dinner for 12 Strangers, and much more. If you enjoyed any of these events in the past, you'll probably want to stop by and wish her well before she moves back to Los Angeles. Contact Information: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Danilo Torres.
UCLA Book Club May Meeting
Date: May 20, 2008 Details: Join fellow Bruin alumni for our monthly book group meeting. Held the third Tuesday of every month. Book: "The Trial" by Franz Kafka Date/Time: Tuesday, May 20th at 7:30pm Location: TBD Upcoming books include: June Book: "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri July Book: "The Underachiever's Manifesto" by Ray Bennett August Book: "Unbowed" by Wangari Maathai September Book: "Persuasion" by Jane Austen RSVP Date: May 19, 2008 Contact Information: For more information please contact Kristine Ekman. (Book suggestions always welcome!)
The 4th Annual All University of California Happy Hour
Date: May 29, 2008 Details: It may be the 4th annual, but we've only skipped one year since 2003. It's time again to join fellow Californian's at our annual All University of California Happy Hour. We're happy to invite alumni from each of the UC schools. That's right Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz alumni are all welcome. We want to welcome all undergraduate professional/graduate alumni. And no, we didn't forget UC Merced, they just don't have any alumni in the NYC area yet. Come join in the fun (and networking) on Thursday, May 29th starting at 6:30pm at: Public House 140 E. 41st Street Between Lexington and 3rd Avenues (212) 682-3710 http://www.publichousenyc.com/ RSVP NOW! Click here... Happy Hour Specials TBD! Contact Information: For more information, contact Judy Hernandez.
Scholarship Selection Committee
Date: TBA: June, 2008 Details: Want to make a difference in someone's life? Join the Scholarship Committee and help select the New York UCLA Club's Out of State Alumni Scholar. The club awards a $1000.00 scholarship each year to a tri-state student entering UCLA's freshman class. Committee members screen applications and interview candidates during the month of June. Contact Information: Please contact Ann Kelsey, Scholarship Committee Chair, for more information and to join the committee.
Annual Alumni Boat Cruise
Date: June 26, 2008 Details: The alumni club of Arizona invites you to join fellow Pac-10 alumni at the 2008 Annual Arizona & PAC-10 Boat Cruise Sponsored by Bacardi & The Public. Ticket cost includes live DJ! Space is limited so RSVP now! Attendees must be 21 years old or older. Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008 Time: (Boarding at 7:00PM) 7:30 – 10:30 PM Location: Pier 40 (West Houston & the Hudson River) “The Queen of Hearts” Price: $35.00 in advance/$45.00 at dockside, if available. ****Part of ADVANCED ticket sales go to the UCLA Scholarship Fund! To pre-pay by credit card go to www.metrocats.org.**** Contact Information: For more information email Alie Vidal or call 917-602-3808.
PAC-10 Family Day at the Bronx Zoo
Date: July 12, 2008 Details: Attention Bruins! Please join the NYC Chapter of the UO Alumni Association in hosting the PAC-10 Family Day at the Bronx Zoo — a landmark event and venue featuring over 4,000 animals from around the world. This package includes a lunch reception, discounted parking and all-access passes to upgraded exhibits and attractions such as the Asia Monorail, Zoo Shuttle, Skyfari, Children’s Zoo, Butterfly Garden, Bug Carousel, and the Gorilla Congo Exhibit. Cost is $35 per person. Saturday, July 12, 2008 10am–4pm: Day at the zoo 12pm–2pm: Barbecue reception Bronx Zoo 2300 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10460 REGISTER NOW! Click here... This is a great event not only for families, but also for alumni young and old, Duck, Bruin, Bear, and more! Hope you can make it! RSVP Date: July 9, 2008 Contact Information: Questions? Contact UO Alumna Carly Heims ’06.
New York Red Bulls vs. Los Angeles Galaxy Soccer
Date: July 19, 2008 Details: Join fellow Bruins and Cal Bears as Cal alums Luke Sassano (NY Red Bulls) and Troy Roberts (LA Galaxy), along with David Beckham, go head to head on the field. We have sideline seats at a group discount rate of $37. The game is Saturday, July 19th from 6:30-8:30pm at Giants Stadium in New Jersey. The ticket is non-refundable and does not include the bus ticket to the stadium (transportation information will be provided closer to game day). Last day to RSVP is May 31st. Giants Stadium Meadowlands Sports Complex, New Jersey RSVP/pay here!