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We’re back with our second installment of Bruin FamilyInsights in its new hybrid format! This time, we’re exploring time management and balancing competing priorities, and joining us as topic experts are Armine Kulikyan (assistant director, Undergraduate Career Education & Development for the UCLA Career Center) and Sami Toussi '11 (founder & career strategist, Toussi International and UCLA Alumni Association career coach). Read their Q&A article linked below and catch up on the live conversation here! Show notes: Bruin Family Insights Q&A article: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/time-management-balancing-competing-priorities/ UCLA Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/ UCLA Alumni Association Career Coaches: https://alumni.ucla.edu/career-coaches/UCLA Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ UCLA Career Peers: https://career.ucla.edu/experiences/ucla-career-peers/Failing Forward book: https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/9780785288572/failing-forward/ Focusmate: https://www.focusmate.com/ Notion: https://www.notion.com/ UCLA Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/ Pomofocus: https://pomofocus.io/ Toussi International: https://www.samitoussi.com/ Trello: https://trello.com/

We’re so excited to be back with a new iteration of BruinFamily Insights! In this new, hybrid format, a topic will first be introduced in a Q&A article with insights from experts within the UCLA community and after, families can attend a subsequent live discussion with said experts, which willthen be shared out as a podcast episode. Our first topic is this new format is internships and career planning, and joining us as topic experts are Kimberly Terrill (Associate director, Career Education & Development for the UCLACareer Center) and Haley Krakoski (Director, Alumni Career Engagement)! Read their Q&A article linked below and catch up on the live conversation here! Show notes: Bruin Family Insights Q&A article: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/bruin-family-insights-internships-career-planning/ Alumni Career Engagement: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-career-engagement-students/ Alumni Career Engagement new grad webpage: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-career-engagement/new-grad/ Alumni Mentor Program: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-mentor-program/Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ Career Center Advising Appointments: https://career.ucla.edu/channels/student/ Handshake: https://career.ucla.edu/resources/handshake/ GoinGlobal: https://career.ucla.edu/resources/goinglobal/UCLA ONE: https://uclaone.com/ UCLA ONE information: https://alumni.ucla.edu/ucla-one/about-us/Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/ UCLA Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/ The Classroom: https://alumni.ucla.edu/the-classroom/ Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/

We can't believe we've made it to the end of season four! This season of Bruin Family Insights focused on the theme of acclimating to and navigating the University. In this episode, we take a look back at all of the amazing conversations we've had and recap some of the most insightful and memorable moments of the season. Show notes: Ep. 401: Navigating Student Organizations on Campus with Mike Cohn Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/XutgrrUBAKb Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement (SOLE): https://sole.ucla.edu/ Ep. 402: Understanding Academic Advising and Degree Planning with Corey Hollis and Marian Gabra Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H8UMcrUBAKbhttps://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H8UMcrUBAKb Academic advising at UCLA: https://advising.ucla.edu/⁠ Ep. 403: Acclimating to Campus as a Transfer Student with Sarah Molitoris and Jessica Trachtenberg Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/PKCEru4BAKb Transfer Student Center: https://transfers.ucla.edu/ Transfer Student Alumni Network: ⁠https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/transfer-student-alumni-network/ Ep. 404: Taking Part in Campus Traditions with Christina Ruiz, Hanna Skikne and Julie Sina Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/UZtBIvcCAKb UCLA Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/ Student Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/student-alumni-association/ Ep. 404.5: New Year, New U(CLA) with Kayla Albano and Megan Marshall Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3H1ylBsCAKb Strategic plan: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/#our-vision Chancellor search: https://chancellor-search.ucla.edu/ Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/ Ep. 405: The International Student Experience at UCLA with Jenna Bustamante Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Bibv6AsCAKb Dashew Center: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/ Ep. 406: Navigating the University with Disabilities with Spencer Scruggs and Angelina Mejia Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BGnsxyCCAKb Center for Accessible Education: ⁠https://cae.ucla.edu/⁠ UCLA Alumni Disability Network: ⁠https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/ Ep. 407: Providing Support to Students of All Backgrounds with Brittany Schoof Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JREYw7GCAKb Affordability initiative: ⁠https://financialaid.ucla.edu/affordability-initiative Ep. 408: New Bruin Families 2.0 with Ryan Darling Full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/EHDwcJLCAKb New Student & Transition Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/

This month, we're returning with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university with a chat about updates with new student and family orientation, and resources for new students and their families in the year ahead. Joining us on this episode is friend of the podcast, Ryan Darling (Associate Director, New Student & Transition Programs). Show notes: New Student & Transition Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/ First Year Students: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/first-year-students/ Transfer Students: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/transfer-students/ Parents & Families: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/parent-family/ New Student Checklists For Freshman: https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/freshman-checklist For Transfers: https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/transfer-checklist Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/ About Us: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/about-parent-family-association/ Parent Involvement: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/ Resources for new families: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/resources-for-new-bruin-families/ Academic Counseling: https://registrar.ucla.edu/academics/academic-counseling  Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): https://counseling.ucla.edu/ RISE Center (Resilience In Your Student Experience): https://risecenter.ucla.edu/ FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): https://registrar.ucla.edu/faculty-staff/ferpa First Year Experience: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/ True Bruin Welcome: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/programs/true-bruin-welcome MyUCLA: https://my.ucla.edu/ Residential Life: https://reslife.ucla.edu/  

We're back with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university! This month's episode features a discussion about providing support to UCLA students of all backgrounds through a variety of scholarships and programs like the Affordability Initiative. Joining us on this episode is Brittany Schoof, Executive Director of the Office of Scholarships and Student Support Initiatives. Show notes: Affordability initiative: https://financialaid.ucla.edu/affordability-initiative Basic Needs Center: https://basicneeds.ucla.edu/ Black Bruin Resource Center: https://blackbruinresourcecenter.ucla.edu/ Bruin Resource Center: https://brc.ucla.edu/ Economic Crisis Response Team: https://studentincrisis.ucla.edu/economic-crisis-response Financial Aid & Scholarships: https://financialaid.ucla.edu/ Parents’ Council: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/#parents-council 2024 Parents’ Council Spark Campaign: https://spark.ucla.edu/project/41694/wall Parent & Family Giving: https://giveto.ucla.edu/fund/parent-family-program-support-fund/ Student Affairs: https://www.studentaffairs.ucla.edu/ Transfer Student Center: https://transfers.ucla.edu/

This month, we're returning with another episode in our series on acclimating to and navigating the university with a conversation about the experiences of students with disabilities at UCLA. Joining us on this episode is Spencer Scruggs, Director of UCLA’s Center for Accessible Education, and Angelina Mejia, UCLA Disability Alumni Network Co-President. Show notes:   Center for Accessible Education: https://cae.ucla.edu/ Accommodations: https://cae.ucla.edu/accommodations BruinAccess (shuttle): https://transportation.ucla.edu/getting-around-campus/bruinaccess#:~:text=BruinAccess%20is%20a%20complimentary%20paratransit,for%20Staff%20%26%20Faculty%20to%20determine Testing Accommodations: https://cae.ucla.edu/testing-support UCLA Alumni Disability Network: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/ Bruin Resource Center: https://brc.ucla.edu/ Bruin Neurodiversity Collective: https://dailybruin.com/2024/02/21/neurodivergent-students-create-community-through-bruin-neurodiversity-collective American with Disabilities Act: https://www.ada.gov/ Additional Resources and disability-focused student organizations: Disabled Student Union: https://community.ucla.edu/studentorg/4411, https://www.instagram.com/dsuucla Disability Law Society: https://community.ucla.edu/studentorg/1869 Supporting our Disability Community toolkit (UCLA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion): https://equity.ucla.edu/toolkits/supporting-our-disability-community/

This month we continued our series on acclimating to and navigating the university with a discussion about the international student experience at UCLA. Joining us on this episode is Jenna Bustamante, Programs Supervisor for the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars. Show notes: Dashew Center: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/ iSTART Online Orientation: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/istart-ucla Scams and safety: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/scams-and-safety World Café: https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/programs-events/in-house-program Parent & Family Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/ Helpline contact information: 310-794-6737, [email protected] Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ Counseling and Psychological Services: https://counseling.ucla.edu/ New Student Academic Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/ Residential Life Living Learning Community: https://reslife.ucla.edu/living-learning-communities

Happy New Year! On this special episode of Bruin Family Insights, Kayla chats with her colleague, Megan Marshall (Assistant Director, Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement), about some exciting things to look out for in 2024 for UCLA. Kayla and Megan discuss the new strategic plan, the search for the new Chancellor, and opportunities to get involved with the Parent & Family Association in the year ahead. We look forward to connecting with you in 2024! Show notes: 2023-2028 UCLA Strategic Plan: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/#our-vision Goal 1: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/deepen-our-engagement-with-los-angeles/ South Bay Campus: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-expands-with-new-sites-in-south-bay Downtown Los Angeles Trust Building: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-expands-with-new-building-in-downtown-LA Research Park: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-to-transform-empty-mall-into-research-park Goal 2: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/expand-our-reach-as-a-global-university/ Goal 3: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/enhance-our-research-and-creative-activities/ Nimoy Theater: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/magazine/ucla-nimoy-theater-performance-space-reborn Goal 4: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/elevate-how-we-teach/ Inaugural vice provost for teaching and learning: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/erin-sanders-oleary-vice-provost-teaching-learning Goal 5: https://strategic-plan.ucla.edu/become-a-more-effective-institution/ UCLA Transportation wins Green Fleet Award for environmental responsibility: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ucla-transportation-top-ranked-green-university-fleet-operations Chancellor Search and Timeline: https://chancellor-search.ucla.edu/ Gene Block’s Departure Announcement: https://blocktribute.ucla.edu/chancellor-blocks-message/ Chancellor Search Advisory Committee: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/press-room/advisory-committee-named-ucla-chancellor-search Submit input for Chancellor search: https://ucop.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=rXj3pqRelUsECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D OR [email protected]   Parent & Family Association Involvement Opportunities: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/ Parent & Family Association Volunteer group sign-up form: https://www.jotform.com/uclaparent/ParentVolunteers Coffee Socials: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-family-coffee-socials/ Coffee Socials host sign-up form: https://form.jotform.com/uclaparent/coffeesocialhost Parents’ Council: https://alumni.ucla.edu/parents/parent-involvement-support/#parents-council PFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uclaparents/ PFA Instagram: @UCLA_Parents

In the spirit of the holiday season, the final Bruin Family Insights episode of 2023 (coming a little earlier than usual!) features a discussion on campus traditions. Joining us on this month’s episode are three special guests: Christina Ruiz (Associate Director, Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement, and Student Alumni Association Advisor), Hanna Skikne (Student Alumni Association President) and Julie Sina (Associate Vice Chancellor, UCLA Alumni Affairs). This discussion highlights the various traditions and programs the UCLA Alumni Association offers current students, alumni, and families, and shares the benefits of getting involved in campus offerings and student organizations. We have loved engaging with all our listeners over the past year and look forward to sharing more great episodes in 2024! Show notes: UCLA Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/ Bruin Promise: https://alumni.ucla.edu/bruin-promise/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alumni.UCLA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uclaalumni/ Student Offerings: https://alumni.ucla.edu/students-landing/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alumniucla Student Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/student-alumni-association/ Beat ‘SC Rally: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/beat-sc-rally/ Dinners for 12 Strangers: https://d12.alumni.ucla.edu/ Entertainment Networking Night: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/entertainment-networking-night/ I Heart UCLA Week: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/i-heart-ucla-week/  Interview With a Bruin: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/interview-with-a-bruin/ SAA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saaucla Spring Sing: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/spring-sing/ STEM Networking Night: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/stem-networking-night/ Alumni Scholars Club: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-scholars-club/about/ Cookies and Cramming: https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/asc-cookies-cramming-2-2/ My Last Lecture: https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/my-last-lecture-award/ Bruin Family Weekend: https://bruinfamilyweekend.ucla.edu/ Diddy Riese Cookies: https://diddyriese.com/ Homecoming: https://alumni.ucla.edu/homecoming-at-ucla/ New Student Orientation: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/ Parent & Family Association Email: [email protected] True Bruin Traditions Keeper: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/transition-programs/traditions-keeper/ (includes an image of the medal!) iPhone App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ucla-true-bruin-traditions-keeper/id953337187

This month's discussion centered on acclimating to campus as a transfer student. Our two guests for this episode, Sarah Molitoris (Assistant Director of UCLA's Transfer Student Center) and Jessica Trachtenberg (Transfer Student Alumni Network (TSAN) Advisory Board Member), chatted about resources for transfer students including the Transfer Student Center and TSAN, unique challenges and opportunities for transfer students, and thoughts on building community amongst the transfer student population. Show notes: Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ Center for Academic Advising in the College: https://caac.ucla.edu/ College Academic Counseling: https://caac.ucla.edu/center-programs/college-academic-counseling/ Academic Advancement Program: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/units/aap-college-counseling/ Peer Learning Facilitator: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/units/peer-learning/ Honors: https://www.honors.ucla.edu/ Transfer Networking Night: https://alumni.ucla.edu/get-involved/transfer-networking-night/ Transfer Student Alumni Network: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/transfer-student-alumni-network/ Transfer Student Orientation – New Student Academic Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/programs/transfer-students/ Transfer Student Center: https://transfers.ucla.edu/ Transfer Transitions: https://transfers.ucla.edu/events/transfer-transitions UCLA ONE: https://uclaone.com/ Alumni Mentor Program: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-mentor-program/

This month, we're continuing season 4 of Bruin Family Insights with a discussion on how to navigate academic advising and degree planning at UCLA. We had two special guests for this conversation, Corey Hollis (Executive Director for Center for Academic Advising in the College and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Support) and Marian Gabra (Director for Advisor Training & Professional Development, and Director for University Studies), who shared information about UCLA advising units, advising resources, and best practices for students to follow in order to meet their degree goals at the University. Show notes: Academic Advising: https://advising.ucla.edu/ Center for Academic Advising in the College: https://caac.ucla.edu/ Academic Advancement Program: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/ Bruin Readmission Program: https://caac.ucla.edu/center-programs/bruin-readmission-program/ College Academic Counseling: https://caac.ucla.edu/center-programs/college-academic-counseling/ College Academic Counseling – Athletics: https://uclabruins.com/sports/2013/4/17/academic-student-services-AS2.aspx College Academic Mentors: https://caac.ucla.edu/center-programs/college-academic-mentors/ First Year Scholars Program: https://caac.ucla.edu/center-programs/first-year-scholars-program/ Peer Counselors: https://caac.ucla.edu/center-programs/cac-peer-counselors/ REACH Virtual Advising: https://caac.ucla.edu/center-programs/reach/ University Studies Programs: https://caac.ucla.edu/center-programs/university-studies/ Center for Community Engagement: https://communityengagement.ucla.edu/ Professional School Advising Offices: School of the Arts and Architecture: https://www.arts.ucla.edu/resource/current-students/current-students-faq/ School of Education and Information Studies: https://seis.ucla.edu/current-students Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science: https://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/counselors/ Herb Alpert School of Music: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/students/student-affairs/ School of Nursing: https://www.nursing.ucla.edu/admissions/undergraduate/bachelor-science Meyer and Renee Luskin School of Public Affairs: https://luskin.ucla.edu/undergraduate-program/contact-us School of Public Health: https://ph.ucla.edu/current-students/information-undergraduates School of Theater, Film, and Television: https://www.tft.ucla.edu/about/student-services-office/ Undergraduate Advising Units: https://advising.ucla.edu/advising-units/

Welcome to Season 4 of Bruin Family Insights! On this episode we explore the topic of student organizations at UCLA, how students can get involved and the importance of building community on campus. Our guest for this month's episode is Mike Cohn, Director of Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE) at UCLA. Show notes: Enormous Activities Fair: https://community.ucla.edu/event/b4f2811f-1ec6-4a08-bb42-69747b767f70 Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE): https://sole.ucla.edu/ SOLE Student Organization Search Engine: https://sa.ucla.edu/RCO/public/search True Bruin Welcome: https://community.ucla.edu/truebruinwelcome

This month, we're wrapping up season three with the final episode in our series about supporting your student wherever they are in their academic journey, ending with our freshman students! Joining us today's episode is Ryan Darling, Associate Director for New Parent & Family Programs with UCLA’s Office of New Student Academic Programs, and Abby Johnson, Assistant Director of Academics and First Year Experience. Show notes: Academic Advancement Program: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/ Bruin Resource Center: https://brc.ucla.edu/ Cluster Program: https://www.uei.ucla.edu/academic-programs/ucla-cluster-program/ Common Experience: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/commonexperience Commuter Support & Programs: https://campuslife.ucla.edu/commuter-support-programs# Faculty-in-Residence: https://reslife.ucla.edu/academics#facultyinresidence First Year Experience: https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/ Living Learning Communities: https://reslife.ucla.edu/living-learning-communities Major Blast: https://reslife.ucla.edu/major-blast New Student Academic Programs: https://newstudents.ucla.edu/ New Student Checklist: https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/freshman-checklist Residential Life: https://reslife.ucla.edu/ Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center: https://risecenter.ucla.edu/ Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE): https://sole.ucla.edu/ Student Alumni Association: https://alumni.ucla.edu/student-alumni-association/ Transfer Student Center: https://transfers.ucla.edu/ Transportation Services: https://transportation.ucla.edu/ True Bruin Welcome (Welcome Week): https://firstyearexperience.ucla.edu/programs/true-bruin-welcome Volunteer Center: https://volunteer.ucla.edu/

This month's episode continues our series on supporting your Bruin wherever they are in their UCLA journey, with our sophomore and junior students! Joining us on today's episode is Monroe Gorden, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at UCLA. Show notes: Ashe Center: https://www.studenthealth.ucla.edu/ Campus Life: https://campuslife.ucla.edu/ Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ Counseling & Psychological Center: https://counseling.ucla.edu/ Financial Wellness: https://financialwellness.ucla.edu/ Intramural Sports: https://recreation.ucla.edu/intramural-sports Leadership, Innovation, Networking & Knowledge (LINK) Program: https://www.studentaffairs.ucla.edu/linkprogram Student Affairs: https://www.studentaffairs.ucla.edu/ Student Loan Services: https://loans.ucla.edu/ Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement: https://sole.ucla.edu/ Study Abroad (International Education Office): https://ieo.ucla.edu/ Undergraduate Students Association: https://usac.ucla.edu/ Volunteer Center: https://volunteer.ucla.edu/ John Wooden Center: https://recreation.ucla.edu/jwc

This month, we're kicking off a new series focused on supporting your student wherever they are in their academic journey, starting with our senior Bruins! Joining us on today's episode are two returning guests, George Brown (Director of Student Alumni Programs & Family Engagement) and Gloria Ko (Senior Director of Alumni Career Engagement). Show notes: Alumni Career Engagement: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-career-engagement/ Alumni Mentor Program: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-mentor-program-2/ Bruin Promise: https://alumni.ucla.edu/bruin-promise/ Job Ready: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-career-engagement-students/career-engagement-students-programs/job-ready/ Post-College Ready: Expert Advice for Parents to Support their College Senior: https://www.amazon.com/Post-College-Ready-Parents-Support-College/dp/B0BCZ1JMLD Regional and Affinity Networks: https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/ UCLA Career Center: https://career.ucla.edu/ UCLA ONE: https://uclaone.com/