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Al Bradley
Alfred (Al) Bradley has worked in student services at UCLA since 1979, and in the Music Department since 1984. He is a UCLA alumnus, class of 1977. He is currently the academic advisor for the Herb Alpert School of Music (HASOM), Ethnomusicology and Music undergraduates. His responsibilities include supervision of the (HASOM) student services staff; supervision of the information available to the outside world on current admissions policies; assisting ethnomusicology faculty and students with matriculation issues, and many other administrative duties related to student services.
If you are interested in either the music or ethnomusicology major at UCLA, Al most likely will be the first person you ever speak with. Once here, you will surely be advised to "go ask Al."
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| TELL US ABOUT YOU | | We love to recognize our fellow Bruins who are making an impact in their communities and in their careers.
If you or someone you know could be a candidate for UBAA recognition in our monthly newsletter, please email info@uclablackalumni.org as soon as possible. Briefly describe what you do, your UCLA graduation year, etc.
NOTE: You must be a UBAA member to be recognized. If you are not, becoming a member will be required and should be done online: www.uclablackalumni.org.
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BLACK ALUMNI EVENTS HEADLINE | | |
UCLA Black Alumni represented at the Black College Expo on January 8, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Through our Fair Share Program, sponsored by Southern California Edison, UCLA students spoke with African American college hopefuls and parents about applying to UCLA and preparing for university life.
 
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Want to reach your fellow UCLA Black Alumni with news of an upcoming event? Advertise in the UBAA Newsletter! The newsletter is distributed every 2nd Tuesdy of the month. Contact us at info@uclablackalumni.org for more details.
**Please note that UBAA reserves the right to deny all advetisements that do not align themselves with our goals, and/or our desired public perception as an organization.**
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UCLA: The First Century
It's the 1st in-depth history of UCLA in over 40 years.
If you order your book now, you get $20 off!
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BruinWorks!
The UCLA Alumni Association has launched BruinWorks, an online, interactive network exclusively for UCLA graduates. This dynamic site allows alumni to connect professionally and personally. BruinWorks is a UCLA graduate's most valuable resource. Go to www.bruinworks.com now!
Alumni Mentors
Interested in Being an Alumni mentor to a UCLA Black Undergrad Student? Sign up to be a mentor through ASP's African Brothers and Sisters Mentorship Program. Info and application are below.
The directions to submit the application are as follows:
1) Download the application at this URL address:
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B8s1uv-mXeI2YjhjZjBlZWUtYWEzYS00ZTVlLWExYjQtMDA1N2MzZDdmMWVl&hl=en&authkey=CLCSuaYF 2) Fill out the application
3) E-mail the completed application to africanbrothersandsisters@gmail.com or print it and turn in the hard copy to ASP cubicle located in Student Activity Center Room 105
Renew Your Dues Today
Please renew your membership online at www.uclablackalumni.org. Your membership helps us to assist alumni, students and the community. Annual Membership is only $50. Thank you! LinkedIn.com We have created an UCLA Black Alumni page on the linkedin.com website. If you would like to connect with other Black Bruins in a professional networking environment. We will add job postings as they become available to us!
Reconnect with other UCLA Black Alumni Association.
Twitter We are on twitter.com @BlackBruinAlum.
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UBAA FAIR SHARE AWARDED SCE GRANT | | |
Launched in 2007, the UBAA Fair Share campaign works to increase UC eligibility and admission rates for African American students. In partnership with local high schools, UBAA increases access to UC/LA admissions information and resources. With support from alumni, donors and sponsors, UBAA has made consistent progress to increase diversity at UCLA.
UBAA Fair Share Campaign has created a "village" to ensure our children's success, as evidenced by the following:
ˇ From 2009-2010, UBAA helped over 200 students learn about A-G requirements, increase access to financial resources and scholarships, prepare UC admissions applications, and co-sponsored community celebrations for students who were admitted to UCLA for Fall 2010.
ˇ In 2010, over 3,100 African American students applied to UCLA---one of the highest number of applications in the nation, and an increase of over a thousand in the past four years!
Support the UBAA Fair Share Campaign by making a tax-deductible contribution to UBAA Fair Share, PO Box 83422, Los Angeles, CA 90083). Please note "FAIR SHARE CAMPAIGN" on your check. You can also join a committee (advocacy/promotional campaign/fundraising), or become a high school mentor.
Contact us at info@uclablackalumni.org for more details.
Thank you, in advance, for your support and commitment to future Black Bruins.
Southern California Edison recently awarded UBAA with a grant to continue the great work of Fair Share, and UBAA thanks SCE for their support. 
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| VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | | Have you graduated from UCLA and said, "I want to be more connected to UCLA's Black Alumni and be more involved"?
Well, here is your chance! You can do this by becoming apart of a volunteer committee. We need your help and would love to have you. See the list below. If YOU are INTERESTED in ANY of these committees, email us at info@uclablackalumni.org. Thank you!
Committees Where You Are Needed:
1. Volunteers - Helping to organize and locate volunteers for various events throughout the year
2. Fundraising - Helping to raise money for UBAA events and scholarships
3. Marketing - Finding innovative ways to publicize UBAA events and activities
4. IT - Helping to serve the technological needs of UBAA
5. Membership - Helping to bring more Bruins together
6. Campus & Community Relations - Keeping UBAA informed and engaged with campus activities that specifically affect Black Bruins
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| UBAA MEMBER DISCOUNTS! | | |
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We are working hard to bring more value to your membership!
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Greetings,
As we celebrate Black History Month this year and every year, I am always filled with pride about the contributions of African Americans in this great nation. There are too many people to mention but I can never forget the African American men whose work and legacy have been acknowledged on UCLA's campus.
There are five campus sites named after them: Ralph Bunche Hall(Bunche Center for African American Studies), the Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center, James LuValle Commons, Jackie Robinson Stadium & the Tom Bradley International Hall Gallery & Conference Center.
**Please note that there simply isn't enough room on our site to mention all of the great Black Alumni of the last 100 years, so don't be upset with us if you don't see your name. ;)
Last month, I mentioned that UBAA and current black students had been profiled in the UCLA Magazine as the 5-year anniversary of the enrollment crisis approaches this year. Please click on the link so that you too can read about our efforts to increase UCLA's African American enrollment & retention as well as what's happening on campus: These are very challenging times for the University of California system economically but some good news is that the UC Regents is moving towards adopting the Holistic Review admissions process for all UC campuses, which helps to give all applicants a more thorough & fair evaluation that's not solely based on scores & grades. UCLA adopted this process in 2007. Check out this Los Angeles Times article written last month that details this anticipated move & its consequences:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0120-uc-regents-20110120,0,7342195.story
There is much for us to pay attention to as higher education gets more and more expensive and unaccessible here in the state of California. We need to remain focused and unified in our efforts to maintain our UCLA Legacy and ensure the next generation has access to the same educational opportunities afforded to us. Remember, making a one-time donation or donating just $10 per month online can help us to succeed in our commitment. Go to www.uclablackalumni.org to donate today.
Be apart of the Black Bruin Movement.
GO BRUINS!
LaMonica Peters UBAA President
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UBAA 2011 SKI TRIP | | |
On March 25th the tradition continues and a band of UCLA Black Alumni will make the trek back to Mammoth Lakes, California, to enjoy all types of snow-filled activities with family and friends. The annual trip began in the early 90's and has grown to over 200 attendees of all ages including future little Bruins. For two days, Black Bruins ski, snowboard, snowmobile, and enjoy afternoon gatherings with food and a DJ providing music. UBAA also hosts an adult-only party with a rump-shaking, room-bumpin' party on Saturday evening.
UBAA's annual ski trip is a chance to take a quick vacation and join your fellow alumnus and friends for a reasonably-priced get-away. For those that don't ski/snow board, we provide free lessons. There are also spa facilities and nearby outlet stores for shopping. We can't wait to see you March 25-27, 2011!
Go to our site and sign-up for the trip today at http://uclablackalumni.org/ski2011/
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UBAA INTERNATIONAL TRIP | | |
In December 2010, UBAA members traveled to Egypt and Ethiopia for a historic trip. They visited many ancient sites including the Stone Churches in Lalibela, one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, and the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. It was a great experience for all those who participated.
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FEBRUARY 2011 - Celeberate Black History Month!
February 11th-13th
Afrikan Black Coalition(ABC) Conference
The University of California Afrikan Black Coalition is an organization whose function is for black students at all the University of California schools to unite and solve issues concerning academic policy, social atmosphere at the campuses, and matriculation of black students to the University. Afrikan students have formed either an Afrikan/Black Student Union on each of their campuses. Thus the name Afrikan Black Coalition denotes the unity between both Black and Afrikan Student Unions throughout the UC system. This February 2011, the conference will be hosted at UCLA.
For more info, contact: abc.ucla2011@gmail.com
February 12th 14th Annual Pre-game Brunch, hosted by the South Bay Bruins
Meet Assistant Coach Scott Garson, Men's Basketball
http://www.uclalumni.net/southbay/calendar
February 14th
Happy Valentine's Day
February 15th
Film Series 2011: Images of Blackness
Bunche Center for African American Studies
Haines 135 @ 6pm
Showing: "Long Live the Spirit"
310-206-8267 for more info
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Fowler Museum - www.fowler.ucla.edu
February 2nd @ 12pm
Culture Fix: Vodou Flag - The tragedies & triumphs of Haiti
February 13th-July 24th
Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue River Valley
February 24th @ 6pm
Fowler Out Loud with The Le J Trio - Musical blends of jazz, hip hop & funk
Hammer Museum - www.hammer.ucla.edu
February 2nd @ 7pm
Artist talk with Charles Gaines, One of the 1st African Americans to work in conceptual art.
School of Music - www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
February 16th @ 7pm
Music of Africa and the Near East
FREE!
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MARCH 2011
March 1st
UC Day in Sacramento, State Capitol 8am-5pm
Please join the UCLA Alumni Association and UCLA Government & Community Relations as we travel to Sacramento for one day to advocate on behalf of UCLA. As a valued UCLA alumnus, your participation is especially crucial this year as we grapple with the current California budget crisis and introduce ourselves to our new legislators and the new Brown Administration. The day will be enjoyable and rewarding as we showcase UCLA's importance to California's economic growth.
Each year, UCLA takes part in the annual University of California lunch and a sunset reception at the Sacramento Sheraton Grand Hotel with our legislators and fellow UCLA alumni. We will make sure you are well-prepared for this important day. The day includes a thorough training breakfast, meetings with legislators, and a hosted lunch.
Register by February 18th:
http://advocacy.ucla.edu/events/2011UCDay/2011RegistrationForm.pdf
March5th 14th Annual Higher Education Conference at UCLA - Afrikan Student Union event
Attention Alumni & Friends: Workshop presenters are being requested.
Workshops should tie into the following topics: Ethnic Studies, Resistance Movements, History, Culture, Current Issues, Organizing, Leadership, and Healthy Living. The workshops should educate the participants about different struggles & successes of our communities from the past and present. All workshops should be relevant to the lives of young people from the L.A. area and conducted in a youth friendly format. [Examples: Organizing 101, Making Healthy Choices, Organizing the Hip Hop Community, Learn to Fight for Student Rights, etc.]
If you're interested call: 310-206-3175 or email highereducationconference@gmail.com
March 25-27th
Annual Ski Trip-Mammoth 
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