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Dear [[first_name]],

Artists subsist on air and water, or so it may seem. So when a donor to UCLA arrives with a gift approaching $20 million, for an arts department, subsistence takes on a new meaning. Glorya Kaufman utterly changed the future of the Department of World Arts and Cultures by funding a significant portion of the renovation of our historic building. Even as we thank Mrs. Kaufman for her generosity, we find ourselves needing support for everything that goes on inside the building, from endowed professorships to scholarships. Those who see our beautiful home - and we invite you to do just that on Oct. 22 - wouldn't think we need it. Artists live on air and water, right? But without alumni support we're nothing more than a bunch of pretty buildings.

--David Gere
Associate Professor and Acting Chair,
UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures

Association Relaunches Web Site
The UCLA Alumni Association Web site has been re-envisioned to help you find the benefits, services, programs and diversions you seek. Explore your new alumni home on the Web.

Explore Your Career Options - Nov. 10, Berkeley
Come to the All UC Alumni Career Networking Event and learn to become the architect of your own professional success.

New Alumni Travel Catalog Now Online
Learn from UCLA professors, discover distant places and make new friends on a UCLA Alumni Association tour. Explore your world in the new year.

State Awards $3.75 Million For Stem Cell Research
UCLA has received the state's largest grant for stem cell research. The grant will fund training of young scientists to conduct the research.

Alumnus Offers Funding Challenge
Kenneth Karmiole M.L.S. '71 pledges a challenge gift to benefit the UCLA Department of Information Studies student fellowships.

Fiesta de Inspiración Scholarship Awards Dinner -
Oct. 20, Los Angeles
Join UCLA Latino Alumni Association for the 14th Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner, honoring Superior Court Judge David Sotelo '86 and three-time Olympic gold medalist Lisa Fernandez '95.

99th Faculty Research Lecture - Oct. 25, UCLA
Hear distinguished faculty member Eli Yablonovitch, Ph.D., professor of electrical engineering, discuss "The End of the Semiconductor Roadmap: The Collision of Physics, Economics and Sociology."

Carnaval in Africa -
Thru Oct. 29, UCLA Fowler Museum
See beautiful photographic images from the remarkable Guinea Bissau Carnaval in 1987 as well as 500 papier mâché masks.

Join the Beat 'SC Parade - Oct. 19
Show the UCLA community your group's Bruin pride. Form a marching group, sponsor a float or find parade partners.

Select Distinguished Seniors - Nov. 4-Dec. 3, UCLA
The Distinguished Senior Award is given to high achieving seniors, who have displayed leadership at UCLA. Volunteers assist with on-campus orientation, screening and interviews.

Alumni Holidays in Sorrento and Orvieto -
May 29 - June 9
Classics department chair Robert Gurval brings an added dimension to a tour of Umbria and the Amalfi Coast. See and learn about Italy on a trip you'll remember for years to come.

Put Yourself in a Mercedes-Benz
At W.I. Simonson, UCLA alumni and friends receive Best Price Offers on new and pre-owned vehicles.

Buy or Rent?
Access top real estate professionals through MyHomeBenefits for UCLA alumni. Get assistance with home sales and purchases, and take advantage of $2,000 or more in cash awards.

Home Loans For You
Washington Mutual offers members special home loan savings and fast loan decisions.

Tippecanoe and Kerry Too
Elections generate thousands of campaign fliers, pamphlets, posters, bumper stickers and even Web sites. Relive past campaigns at UCLA Library's Online Campaign Literature Archive.

Healing and Transformation Through Art -
Dec. 4, 11 & 18, West Hollywood
Learn about the healing and transformative power of art through the painting, sculpture and installations of international artists. Series sponsored by UCLA and the Salamander Fund.

Public Service
How old is the UCLA School of Public Affairs (formerly the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social Research)?

Oct. 29, 1969 … A Crash Into the Future
The first connection that led to the Internet ...
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