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P2P Training Session (P2P Mentors Only)

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 6-7:30 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

More information coming soon.

Winter Coordinator Retreat

Friday, Jan. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

Go behind the scenes and look at programs from the inside out! This interactive workshop is customized for ASC leaders and covers successful programming from idea to execution. Everyone will leave with advanced knowledge of event planning, including ongoing programs. Led by Stanford graduate Stephanie Lertzman, Alumni Association project manager and former manager of Disney’s special events department (the group that plans movie premieres such as Pirates of the Caribbean!) Dinner following in Westwood afterwards!

Mentor Mixer (Mentor Program Only)

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

Meet your alumni mentor at the Mentor Program’s first event of the year! The evening will offer plenty of time to get to know your mentor over great conversation, a full dinner and icebreakers. RSVP by Jan. 6 to ASCAlumniRelationsCommittee@gmail.com. Please encourage your mentor to RSVP as well.

Winter Quarterly

Thursday, Jan. 17, 5-6:30 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

Winter Quarterly is going to be a bold and exciting departure from anything we've ever done before! In addition to important ASC announcements and free food, we're going to be auctioning off amazing goods and services to benefit the Dollars for Scholars program in both live and silent auctions. This includes gift certificates to Westwood eateries and businesses, priority passes to UCLA basketball games, cooked dinner for two, chauffeured rides to LAX and destinations around Los Angeles, and many more to be determined.

$C Basketball Campout

Friday, Jan. 18, Noon
Pauley Pavilion

Want the best seats to watch the Bruins destroy our cross town rivals? Come camp out with ASC! There's just nothing that screams UCLA like sleeping on the pavement in front of Pauley.

Public Speaking Workshop

Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

Come join us at this unique workshop where you will get a chance to practice public speaking, on camera, with food and friends. Please bring a 1-2min prepared speech (the speech is not required but highly encouraged for you to gain the most out of the workshop) on one of the following topics: Why are you proud to be a Bruin?, How has the Alumni Scholars Club enhanced your experience at UCLA?, or What made you come here today? Dinner will be provided followed by a presentation by our local expert Peter Fong. This workshop will help quell some of your jitters and allow you to practice what scares people most, public speaking. You'll get some immediate feedback as well as a copy of your speech on CD with some helpful advice. Also, you get two service hours for attending, so be sure to RSVP to Smita_Mahboobani@yahoo.com in order to attend.

Peer-2-Peer Lucky Strike Bowling Night

Sunday, Jan. 27, Noon-4 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

More information coming soon.

ASC vs. SAA War: Capture the Flag

Friday, Feb. 1, 5-7 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

It has been a long standing rivalry between the students of the Alumni Scholars Club and those of the Student Alumni Association and so we have decided to put an end to the speculation and find out once and for all... who will reign supreme? So come out to claim a victory for ASC and bragging rights for the year.

Locks of Love

Thursday, Feb. 7, Noon-6 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

Got hair? Donate at least 5 inches of your hair to the Locks of Love Fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 7, noon – 6 p.m. at the James West Alumni Center. This is a drive to collect donations of hair to make wigs for children who are suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. Receive a free haircut onsite by Vidal Sassoon Academy stylists and eat food from BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery, which includes a coupon for a free pizookie. For more information, please click here.

Trip to Getty (Mentor Program Only)

Sunday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Getty Museum

We will meet at JWAC at 11 a.m. and head to the Getty Center as a group. Please email edwyer@ucla.edu by Jan. 30 to RSVP for the event and for more information about carpooling.

Bunche Alumni Roundtable Networking Night

Monday, Feb. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

Join us on Feb. 11 for the Bunche Alumni Roundtable Networking Night. There will be a special guest speaker from the UCLA Career Center who will speak about networking skills, an opportunity to speak to Alumni about their own networking experiences, and of course dinner will be served. As a special opportunity you will be asked to bring your resume in exchange for a business card from Alumni that you think fit your personal career interests and aspirations. Don't miss out on this great opportunity, and please note, business casual attire is requested.

Dance Marathon

Saturday, Feb. 16-17
Ackerman Grand Ballroom

Want to partake in the largest philanthropic event west of the Mississippi? Whether you want to dance or moral join the ASC team. Dancers receive 10 hours of service toward scholarship renewal. Register as a dancer or moraler today at bruindancemarathon.org

I'm Going to College

Sunday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pauley Pavilion

Show school children what college is all about at the next I’m Going to College (IGTC) event. Earn service hours while giving back to the city by encouraging the next generation of college students. Receive a free T-shirt, breakfast, lunch and a ticket to the game. To RSVP, please contact the Spirit Committee at ascspirit@gmail.com

Zoolander Movie Night

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7-9 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

You know you love the movie so come watch it with your ASC friends. Also, don't miss the pre-show walk-off so you can strut your stuff.

Personal Finance Workshop

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4-5 p.m.

Learn about managing your money! Meet in Ackerman Union room 2412 at 4 p.m. for this exciting workshop. All UCLA students are invited, and for Alumni Scholars, one service hour can be earned for attending. Finanial Aid Office representatives will be in attendance to field your questions, as will Volunteer Income Tax Assistance representatives. And remember, FAFSA forms are due March 2.

ASC/SAA Senior Recognition Night

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

This event honors graduating seniors for their contributions to the Alumni Association and UCLA. RSVP by Feb. 20 to MSproat@UCLAlumni.net.

Habitat for Humanity Community Service Day

Saturday, Mar. 8, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Community Service Day 2008 will give ten scholars the opportunity to go to Pacoima and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Habitat brings members of the community together to eliminate poverty housing. Email campusvolunteers@alumnischolarsclub.org

I'm Going to College

Sunday, Mar. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pauley Pavilion

Show school children what college is all about at the next I’m Going to College (IGTC) event. Earn service hours while giving back to the city by encouraging the next generation of college students. Receive a free T-shirt, breakfast, lunch and admission to the UCLA Women's Gymnastics meet that day. To RSVP, please contact the Spirit Committee at ascspirit@gmail.com

Gymnastics Tailgate with Alumni

Sunday, March 9, Noon-2 p.m.
Pauley Pavilion

Hungry for a delicious BBQ lunch? Ready to watch UCLA’s fantastic gymnastics team? Then come join us for ASC’s Gymnastics Tailgate! Come enjoy a tasty BBQ lunch outside JWAC with alumni before the meet at noon. At 2 p.m., we will make our way to Pauley Pavilion to cheer on our UCLA Bruins! Please RSVP to ASCAlumniRelationsCommittee@gmail.com.

I'm Going to College

Sunday, March 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pauley Pavilion

Show LA area kids what college is about. You will lead them on a tour, teach them the 8-clap, and have a fun-filled day. Plus, for participating, four service hours are available. Be sure to arrive by 10:30 a.m. at the latest for the volunteer briefing. T-shirts, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.

Fun For Finals: Caesar's Palace

Sunday, Mar. 16, 4-6 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

Take a break from studying to wear a toga and play cards!

Feast on Foot

Sunday, Apr. 13, Time tbd
Location tbd

Network with alumni and enjoy a home-cooked meal at this ASC tradition. RSVP to ASCAlumniRelationsCommittee@gmail.com.

Mocktail Party

Thursday, May 1, 6-8 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

Come network and enjoy time with your fellow ASC members and alumni! RSVP to ASCAlumniRelationsCommittee@gmail.com.