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Events
| Orange County Bruins Chapter Meeting - February 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Date: February 10, 2010 Details: Join us at our monthly chapter meeting! Come find out who we are, what we do, and how you can help! Everyone is welcome to attend and get involved in planning new activities. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can add your name to the guest list at the security desk. When: We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Location: Dunn & Crutcher LLP, 3161 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612-4412. Directions: From the San Diego Freeway (405), exit on Jamboree Road and go south on Jamboree. Turn left on Michelson Dr. Take another left at Carlson (1st signal). Carlson turns into Loop Road. Follow Loop Road past the 3 stop signs and around the back of the 3161 building. Our parking garage is #2 and you may park in any unreserved space (Parking after 6:30 is free). Please do not park in the spaces in front of the building. Contact Information: E-mail Nayssan Safavian |
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| Orange County Bruin Boosters - Breakfast with Football Recruiting Coordinator Angus McClure! | ||||||||||||
Date: February 12, 2010 Details: Join the Orange County Bruin Boosters at their weekly breakfasts! Hear the latest information about UCLA great 2010 recruiting class from Recruiting Coordinator Angus McClure. When: All breakfasts are at 7:00AM on Fridays Save these dates for the 2009-2010 Season! Location: The Hotel Hanford, 3131 South Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, 92626, off the 405 Freeway. Note: The Holiday Inn, where the meetings were held, is now The Hotel Hanford. Note: The February 12 breakfast will be held at the Newport Rib Co., Costa Mesa. Costs:
RSVP Date: January 13, 2010 Contact Information: For questions or to make reservations, click here. |
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| Basketball Watch Parties for UCLA Away Games at Sharkeez | ||||||||||||
Date: February 14, 2010 Details: Watch UCLA away weekend basketball games with fellow Bruins! 2 for 1 drinks and FREE appetizer platters during our game. Location: Sharkeez, 211 Main St, Huntington Beach. Get directions and park at the Main Street Promenade Parking Structure on Olive and Main. When: All games are on Saturdays, except the USC game (Sunday); Arrive early for a good seat!
Contact Information: Questions? Comments? Email Ryan Gallo. |
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| Innovations in Wireless Health Care | ||||||||||||
Date: February 17, 2010 Details: Tuning in to Your Body: Innovations in Wireless Health Care Go to town with UCLA, right in your neighborhood. You’re invited to join fellow alumni and share the best of UCLA – and it’s all just down the street. Hear from Professor Majid Sarrafzadeh and learn how Bruin innovations in mobile health benefit patients – and even save lives. Connect with local alumni and nurture your network. And continue what you started back on campus: learning and sharing in the amazing Bruin community. When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:00 p.m. Reception 7:15 p.m. Program Where: The Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Cost: $20 Contact Information: Register here or call 310-206-0534. |
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| Orange County Bruins Book Club | ||||||||||||
Date: February 21, 2010 Details: To start the new year off, the OC Bruin Book Club will take a slight detour from our usual path and discuss our favorite books from the past year. It will be fun and interesting to get recommendations on books we might not have otherwise picked up. Bring also ideas and suggestions for books you would like the group to read and discuss in the future. We will meet at the usual location, in the patio by Zov's in Irvine. If the weather is bad, regroup at the McDonald's across the parking lot. When: Sunday, February 21, 3:00PM Location: Zov's Neighborhood Cafe and Bar, 3915 Portola Parkway, Irvine Contact Information: E-mail Ellie Urland |
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| Women's Water Polo At the UC Irvine Invitational | ||||||||||||
Date: February 21, 2010 Details: Join fellow Bruins and support the UCLA Women's Water Polo team when they play in the UC Irvine Invitational. Sixteen of the top teams in the country will compete. Location: UC Irvine When: Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28 Stay tuned for details. |
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| Last Monday of the Month Dinner | ||||||||||||
Date: February 22, 2010 Details: Enjoy an evening of fun, good conversation, and networking with your fellow Bruins while sharing a delicious vegan/vegetarian dinner. When: Monday, Febraury 22, 2010, 5:00pm for Happy Hour; 6:00pm for dinner Location: Native Foods, 26705 Aliso Creek Rd Aliso Viejo, Aliso Viejo Town Center (Next to Edwards Theater). Cost and Menu: to be determined Contact Information: E-mail Toni Holtzman with any questions and/or to RSVP. |
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| Women's Gymnastics in Orange County! | ||||||||||||
Date: February 26, 2010 Details: Support the UCLA Women's Gymnastics team as they take on Cal State Fulleron. When: Friday, February 26, 2010, 7:00 pm. Where: Cal State Fullerton |
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| UCLA Anderson Orange County Career Network | ||||||||||||
Date: February 26, 2010 Details: Join the UCLA Orange County Anderson School Alumni for lunch and a short presentation of the latest Networking Note and the exchange and group discussion of networking strategies, led by Ken Tudhope, '91. When: Friday, February 26, 11:30 - 1:00PM; The group meets every 4th Friday of each month Location:The Sports Club/LA, 1980 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614 Cost: $20; all-included lunch: drink, sandwich buffet, tip, tax and parking. Dress: Business or Business Casual (It’s Friday!) RSVP Date: February 25, 2010 Contact Information: E-mail Ken Tudhope or call 949-439-9457. Pre-register online. Non-members may register as a guest. |
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| 13th Annual UCLA Alumni Regional Club Pregame Brunch for UCLA vs. Oregon Basketball Game | ||||||||||||
Date: February 27, 2010 Details: The San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Rose Bowl, Santa Clarita, San Diego, Orange County, Ventura County, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Westside, Mountain, and Whittier Bruins invite you to join us at a pregame Mexican buffet brunch before the UCLA/Oregon Men's basketball game. When: Saturday, February 27, 2010, noon; Game time is 2:00 pm Location: James West Alumni Center (UCLA campus) Speaker: One of the basketball assistant coaches Brunch Tickets: $25 each for UCLA Alumni Association or Regional Club members (immediate family or one guest), $30 each for non-members, $10 each for children under 10. Please click here for details and application form to make reservations or you may use PayPal (scroll down to January 17.) Game Tickets: Please purchase from UCLA Central Ticket Office, 310-825-2101. RSVP Date: February 23, 2010 Contact Information: Questions? E-mail Joan Lightfoot or phone (310) 378-4509. |
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| Alumni Association Scholarships - Get Involved! | ||||||||||||
Date: TBA: March, 2010 Details: In March and April volunteers will read scholarship applications and interview candidates to receive UCLA Alumni Association Freshman and Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Scholarships.This is a great way to get involved with UCLA; you'll have fun and meet some awesome students, the elite of the over 55,000 students who applied to UCLA for freshmen admissions.
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| Dinner With 12 Strangers | ||||||||||||
Date: TBA: March, 2010 Details: Here's an opportunity to meet UCLA students, faculty and other alumni in an intimate dinner setting. Host a Dinner for 12 Strangers • An intimate gathering of diverse Bruins • A time-honored UCLA tradition • A great way to make new friends Each year more than 2,000 alumni, students, faculty and staff get together for home-cooked meals or restaurant gatherings throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Host or co-host a dinner with current students on one of these dates: Saturday, Feb. 27 Sunday, Feb. 28 Saturday, March 6 Sign up online by Jan. 15 at www.UCLAlumni.net/HostADinner. Contact Information: For questions, contact Angela Scales at 310-206-2426 or Dinners@UCLAlumni.net. |
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| UCLA Golf Classic Volunteer Reception | ||||||||||||
Date: March 2, 2010 Details: UCLA Athletics, the Orange County Chancellor's Assocations, and UCLA Club of Orange County will host the annual Golf Classic on Monday, May 3, 2010. The event will accommodate 288 golfers at the prestigious Coto de Caza Country Club. Enthusiastic Bruins are needed to help with this exciting event! Mingle with OC Bruins and friends at this Tee-Off Party and learn how you can make a difference at this year's UCLA Golf Classic. New and returning event volunteers are welcome! Light refreshments and cash bar. When: Tuesday, March 2, 6:30 - 8:00pm - Networking and reception Location: Newport Rib Company, 2196 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Contact Information: RSVP by email to Ryan Gallo. |
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| Bruin Professionals Monthly Meeting | ||||||||||||
Date: March 2, 2010 Details: Join the Orange County Bruin Professionals at a breakfast meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. Please click here for more information. When: Tuesday, March 2, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Location: Knobbe Martens, 2040 Main Street, 14th floor, Irvine Cost: $10.00 Contact Information: E-mail Michel Yi or call 949-861-8720. |
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| Coach Rick Neuheisel Speaking at Fund Raiser | ||||||||||||
Date: March 4, 2010 Details: Save the date for the Fifth Annual Building Block Foundation Fund Celebration Event: Perseverance, FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER: UCLA COACH, RICK NEUHEISEL. The event will benefit Building Block Foundation Fund's effort to support underprivileged youth in Orange County. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear an inspirational message by Coach Rick Neuheisel and the story of perseverance and hope from one of Orangewood's Guardian Scholars. Live music will be provided by Dustin White and the Jeff Jones Trio. When: Thursday, March 4, 5:30 P.M. for Cocktails and Networking; 7:00 P.M. for Dinner and Program Location: Balboa Bay Club, 1221 West Coast Highway Newport Beach Cost: $150 per seat Contact Information: Call Alissa Mansfield at 714.757.1196 or email bbff.info@gmail.com. |
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| Dinner for 12 Stranger: Lights, Camera, Action! | ||||||||||||
Date: March 6, 2010 Details: It’s Hollywood in Irvine, as we celebrate the movies and the night-before-Oscars Night. Hosted by OC Bruin Wendy Nugent, this fun and casual evening is for Orange County-area UCLA alumni and part of the Dinner for 12 Strangers worldwide event. When: Saturday, March 6, 2010 Location: Irvine Contact Information: For more information and to sign up, click here, then click on "Dinners in Your Region" and "Guest Sign Up." |
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| Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands. | ||||||||||||
Date: March 7, 2010 Details: Join the Orange County Bruins at the Bowers Museum, a world-class, internationally-celebrated institution of art and culture dedicated to the preservation, study and exhibition of arts from around the world. Experience exquisite masterpieces and dynamic objects from the vast and diverse Pacific Islands in this special exhibition guest curated by Chris Rainier. There is tentatively an International Family Festival with free admission. Come early (doors open at 10:00 AM) to check out the museum. The Family Festival begins at noon. Location: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana. Meet at the front of Bowers' parking lot (where it leads to the museum) by the fountains. When: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 11:00 AM. Contact Information: E-mail Rhona Hori or call (310) 729-4606 for more info. |
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| Orange County Bruins Chapter Meeting - March 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Date: March 10, 2010 Details: Join us at our monthly chapter meeting! Come find out who we are, what we do, and how you can help! Everyone is welcome to attend and get involved in planning new activities. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can add your name to the guest list at the security desk. When: We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Location: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, 3161 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612-4412. Directions: From the San Diego Freeway (405), exit on Jamboree Road and go south on Jamboree. Turn left on Michelson Dr. Take another left at Carlson (1st signal). Carlson turns into Loop Road. Follow Loop Road past the 3 stop signs and around the back of the 3161 building. Our parking garage is #2 and you may park in any unreserved space (Parking after 6:30 is free). Please do not park in the spaces in front of the building. Contact Information: E-mail Nayssan Safavian |
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| Support UCLA Athletics in Orange County - Women's Water Polo | ||||||||||||
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Date: March 11, 2010 Details: Join fellow Bruins to support the UCLA Women's Water Polo team when they compete against the UC Irvine Anteaters. When: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:00 P.M. Stay tuned for details. |
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| Bruin Blanket Day! | ||||||||||||
Date: March 14, 2010 Details: Do you know how to knit, crochet or sew? You can make a blanket! Do you know how to use a pair of scissors? Then you can make super-easy no-sew fleece blankets! All blankets go to Project Linus for distribution in Orange County- at hospitals, foster homes, and wherever they are needed! If you have any spare yarn or fabric, please bring it to share. Location: Tentatively Kaiser Permanente Orange County-Irvine Medical Center, Alton Sand Canyon Medical Office Building 2 (ASN MOB2), Room C2/C3 (located on the 5th Floor), 6650 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618. Click here for directions to Kaiser; click here for a map of the hospital. Parking is free on weekends. When: Sunday, March 14, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Join us for any portion of this time. Contact Information: E-mail Rhona Hori or call (310) 729-4606 for more info. |
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| Support UCLA Athletics in Orange County - Men's Volleyball | ||||||||||||
Date: March 27, 2010 Details: Support UCLA Athlettics in Orange County! Join fellow Bruins and support the UCLA volleyball team when they play UC Irvine! Meet at Steelhead Brewery, 4175 Campus Drive, Irvine. Location: UC Irvine, Bren Events Center; click here for directions. When: Saturday, March 27, 2010, meet at Steelhead at 5:30 pm; game starts at 7:00 pm. Contact Information: E-mail Edward Lin for two free tickets to the game! |
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| Last Monday of the Month Dinner - Peruvian! | ||||||||||||
Date: March 29, 2010 Details: Join the Orange County Bruins for an evening of networking, casual dining and fun! When: Monday, March 29, 6:30pm Location: DX Peruvian Restaurant, 3930 S. Bristol, Santa Ana. Cost: TBD Contact Information: E-mail Jennifer Moumneh at jmoumneh@gmail.com |
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| Orange County Bruins Chapter Meeting - April 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Date: April 14, 2010 Details: Join us at our monthly chapter meeting! Come find out who we are, what we do, and how you can help! Everyone is welcome to attend and get involved in planning new activities. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can add your name to the guest list at the security desk. When: We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Location: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, 3161 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612-4412. Directions: From the San Diego Freeway (405), exit on Jamboree Road and go south on Jamboree. Turn left on Michelson Dr. Take another left at Carlson (1st signal). Carlson turns into Loop Road. Follow Loop Road past the 3 stop signs and around the back of the 3161 building. Our parking garage is #2 and you may park in any unreserved space (Parking after 6:30 is free). Please do not park in the spaces in front of the building. Contact Information: Email Nayssan Safavian |
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| Griffith Park Observatory Tour | ||||||||||||
Date: April 17, 2010 Details: Join the Orange County Bruins at the Griffith Park Observatory for a tour and planetarium show. When: Saturday, April 17, 2010 Location: Griffith Park, Los Angeles Cost: To be determined Contact Information: E-mail June Kim |
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| Save the Date! - UCLA Golf Classic | ||||||||||||
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Date: May 3, 2010 Details: The UCLA Golf Classic, sponsored by the UCLA Athletic Department, UCLA Chancellor's Associates, and the Orange County Bruins will accommodate 288 golfers at the prestigious Coto de Caza Golf Club. |
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| Orange County Bruins Chapter Meeting - May 2010 | ||||||||||||
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Date: May 12, 2010 Details: The OC Bruins meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Location: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, 3161 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612-4412. Everyone is welcome to attend and get involved in planning new activities. Directions: From the San Diego Freeway (405), exit on Jamboree Road and go south on Jamboree. Turn left on Michelson Dr. Take another left at Carlson (1st signal). Carlson turns into Loop Road. Follow Loop Road past the 3 stop signs and around the back of the 3161 building. Our parking garage is #2 and you may park in any unreserved space (Parking after 6:30 is free). Please do not park in front of the building. Contact Information: E-mail Ryan Gallo or Nayssan Safavian |
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| UCLA Day-Calling all alumni home to Westwood! | ||||||||||||
Date: May 15, 2010 Details: All alumni reunion-come back to campus and bring the whole family! Enjoy engaging seminars, lectures, campus tours, dinner with Chancellor Block, and Kids Zone for young Bruins. Also reconnect with fellow alumni from Orange County, different student activities, and academic interests through Affinity Receptions which will kick-off the day! When: Saturday, May 15, 2010, Time TBD Contact Information: Check UCLA Day for details. |
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