If you love to throw a great dinner party or just want to meet students and faculty, this is your chance. If you’re hesitating for any reason, let us rule out your “but…” options.

“But I live too far away” 

Local hosts must live within a 30-minute drive from UCLA, but there is another option. Consider co-hosting a dinner at another person's home.It's a lot more fun to do it with someone else. Or go to a restaurant. Dinner organizers at UCLA will help match co-hosts with hosts. Then the co-hosts decide how to share all aspects of the preparation, serving, cleanup, and costs of the meal.

“But my house is too small.”
Can't accommodate 12? How about 6? You can choose how many people you'd like at your dinner, depending on the size of your home and the style of your dinner.

“But I can't/don't like to cook.”
Students are just happy with food and great company.  Some hosts create delicious homemade meals, while others choose to pick up party platters. If cooking isn't your forté, try a take-out theme. There's really only one requirement – you should be able to accommodate vegetarians. Just make sure to have a few dishes that aren't “meat lovers” only.

“But I work late.”
All dinners are on Saturdays or Sundays, and your dinner can begin at any time. While 6 p.m. is the “default” start time, you may choose to begin earlier or later, keeping in mind that a typical dinner will last three to four hours.

“But I don’t have a lot time.”
To best accommodate your schedule, you have three dates to choose from:

• Sat. Feb. 27
• Sun.Feb. 28
• Sat. March 6

If just one out of these three days work for you, students would love to meet with you.

Most planning is taken care of by staff and students. We figure out where, when and who goes – you simply have to say what you want and then check for RSVPs. Easy, right?

“OK, I'm sold! What do I do now? ”

 Locks of Love Fundraiser

Thursday, February 4
10:00am-7:00pm

James West Alumni Center at UCLA

The UCLA Alumni Scholars Club is hosting an event where you can donate part of your hair to Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization who makes wigs for children who have lost hair due to illness.

Hair donation requirements:

• Donated hair 10 inches or longer will be used to make wigs
• Donated hair from 5 – 10 inches will be sold by Locks of Love to offset manufacturing costs. Though they won’t be used to make wigs, it greatly reduces the cost of production.
• Hair must be washed and placed in a ponytail or braid on donation day
• Colored or permed hair is acceptable
• Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer measures 10 inches or more.
• Curly hair must meet or exceed 10 inches when straightened
• Dreaded or bleached hair is not acceptable
• A bag of already cut hair (in a hair tie) may also be brought in and donated the day of the event

The benefits of your donation:

• A free haircut will be provided by Vidal Sassoon Academy stylists onsite
• Event is catered by BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
• Receive a coupon for a free BJ's Pizookie
• A goodie bag filled with coupons and giveaways
• Your donation will make a difference in a child’s life

Make an appointment today by e-mailing your name, number and preferred haircut time to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Appointments for this event typically fills up weeks early, so please reserve early and don't miss out on this opportunity to make a child's wish come true.

For more information, visit www.LocksofLove.org.

Calling all Alumni!

First job interviews are scary. Empower a current student to interview with confidence!

With "Interview With a Bruin", alumni can help UCLA students sharpen their interview skills. Alumni conduct mock interviews and give students valuable feedback and tips. It's a great opportunity for students to improve their interviewing abilities and for alumni to share their professional experience and knowledge.

"Interview With a Bruin"
Wednesday, Jan. 27, Covel Commons Grand Horizon Room
Wednesday, Feb. 17, Covel Commons Grand Horizon Room
Wednesday, May 19, Ackerman Grand Ballroom
6-9 p.m.

We’re looking for alumni to join us for the 2009-10 school year. Volunteering only takes a few hours and you can make a positive impact on a student’s life. It’s also a great opportunity to network with other alumni from a variety of fields. If you are interested, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by Jan. 22.

How do you show your "Bruin Spirit"?

Do you regularly participate in a volunteer activity? Do you have an idea for which you need volunteers? The San Fernando Valley Bruins want to hear from you! We are actively looking for opportunities where San Fernando Valley Bruins can roll up their sleeves to help out our community. Entities which are either directly or indirectly connected to UCLA are at the top of our list. Please contact Fay Bevans at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with your suggestions, ideas, or needs.

  Join us for Wine Tasting!

The UCLA Rugby Team will host the Dennis Storer Classic (a.k.a., the PAC  10 Rugby Tournament) THIS Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16 and 17 at UCLA.  With the heightened interest in Rugby due to the movie “Invictus,” the tournament has garnered even more attention than usual and is fast becoming one of the premier rugby events in Southern California. The Bruins hope to again find themselves playing in the final game on Sunday against the CAL Bears, perennial collegiate national champions. This is a great way to start the New Year and support UCLA Rugby. The games are at UCLA/North Field and parking is very easy-it's right under the main field which can be accessed off of Sunset Blvd.  Come out and see great rugby! For more information, go to www.bruinrugby.com or contact Gordon Bosserman at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Coach Scott Stewart at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

13th Annual Alumni Basketball Brunch

12:00pm-Saturday, February 27th at James West Alumni Center/UCLA

Join the Bruin faithful and Alumni from all over Southern California for a pre-game Mexican buffet lunch with a featured speaker from the Men's Basketball Coaching Staff. It's also the last game of the Pac-10 season and Senior Salute, so don't miss out on this very special day. Click here to download the flyer. Questions? Contact Larry "Frisbee" Davis at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Road Trip!

The UCLA Women's Basketball Center Court Club  invites you to join the Cal Road Trip on February 6-7, 2010. The trip includes bus transportation to and from Bay Area (from Westwood), ticket to the women's basketball game, and accommodations at the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.

Price will depend on the number of people on the bus. For more information, contact Delmarie Carver at 818-362-3634 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it