Events
Up-Coming
Women in Service Winter Game Night(Feb. 19)
VRC’s Women’s Appreciation Presents Women's Winter Outing! Join us for an event of playing game and appetizers! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to spend time with other military-connected women! 🏛 Click on event banner to RSVP.
Chili Cookoff (Feb. 25)
Do you like chili, enjoy making chili, or both?! RSVP to come to judge, sample and enjoy chili provided by our students and staff. Event is 11:30a to 2pm (or we run out of chili)!
Career Center Office Hours WQ25 (Feb. 26)
Come visit Krisztina from the Career Center to help you with finding internships and jobs, career advice, and programs that could be useful for your professional development! Ask about the thousands of jobs and internships on Handshake and/or about all the Health field related programs they offer.
DGSOM Connections for Veteran Resources (Feb. 27)
DGSOM will be hosting a virtual info session about David Geffen School of Medicine to answer questions for military connected and Veteran students on zoom at 4pm PST. RSVP needed to get the zoom link.
Contact: outreach@mednet.ucla.edu
From LIFE to LAB research talk (Feb. 26)
Join us at the Veteran Resource Center for From LIFE to LAB, a Veterans in Research event designed to bridge scientific research with real-world challenges. PhD researchers Tania Lugo and Shantée Ayala-Rosario will each give a 20-minute talk, followed by an open Q&A session where attendees can engage in discussion and ask questions about their research journeys. This event is a great opportunity for pre-health students, veterans, and anyone interested in research to learn, connect, and explore how neuroscience informs our understanding of mental health and addiction.
Topics include:
• Sleep and opioid use disorder (Tania Lugo, PhD Psychology)
• PTSD and the SEFL model (Shantée Ayala-Rosario, PhD Physiology)
Click on the banner to RSVP.
Vets in Research - Grad Meet & Greet (Feb 28)
We have over 270 military-connected students who are working on their Masters, PhD & professional degrees. Lets get together! RSVP is necessary to attend.
K9 Veterans Day & Finals Destress (Mar. 13)
The therapy dogs are coming back to help with your finals prep and they are coming on K9 Veterans Day. All the better. On Bruinwalk at the corner of SAC and Kerckhoff Hall from 11am -12:30pm.
Graduation Celebration & Brunch (Apr 26)
Join us for a celebratory brunch on Saturday, April 26th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM as we honor your academic achievements!
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to celebrate with up to four guests. Enjoy brunch, hear your name announced, and receive your well-deserved graduation cord, patch, and challenge coin.
For those unable to attend, don't worry! You'll have the opportunity to pick up your graduation items at a later date.
RSVP today and let's celebrate your success!
Women In Service - Bloom into Spring (May 21)
🌸Celebrate the arrival of spring with creativity and community at our Bloom into Spring event! Come out to Janns Steps for a day filled with creativity, good food, and great company. Let’s bloom into spring together! Click on event banner to RSVP.
Memorial Day Flag Pick Up (May 27)
The UCLA Veteran Resource Center and the UCLA ROTC programs, along with members of the community, have supported the Los Angeles National Cemetery (LANC) in a Memorial Day service program since 2016. During this event, volunteers pick up 90,000+ flags that mark the grave site of our nations service members. This annual event occurs in the morning on the Tuesday following Memorial Day and is open to all students, faculty, and staff, as well as anyone from the greater Los Angeles community. RSVP today!
2024-25 Recap
VIHC and VIR Research Workshop
Oct. 30
Lunch with a Side of Benefits
Nov. 12
UCLA Football vs. Fresno St
Nov. 30
VRC Finals Study Night
Dec. 4
WWP Office Hours
Jan 22, 2025
2023-24 Recaps
Ceramic Painting (May 29)
Memorial Day Flag Pick Up (May 28)
The UCLA Veteran Resource Center and the UCLA ROTC programs, along with members of the community, have supported the Los Angeles National Cemetery (LANC) in a Memorial Day service program for the last 8 years. During this event, participants pick up 90,000+ flags that mark the grave site of our nations service members.
Graduation & Year End Banquet (May 22)
VRC hosted a Year End dinner for current and graduating students at Pauley Pavilion.
Bruin Day for Transfer Students (May 11)
[POSTPONED] For those new students who were admitted into UCLA for Fall 2024, this was an open house for all things UCLA for the transfer student. Benefit presentation, campus fairs, meet with current staff and students - an open house style were the order for the day.
Vets in Healthcare Career Opportunities SpQ24 (April 18)
On Thursday, April 18th (5-6:00pm) the UCLA Veterans in Healthcare hosted an event to Introduce the program and allow our community to meet with current Medical School Students, Ph.D. candidates, and other graduate students at the Veteran Resource Center. This information session was for undergraduate students, Both Veterans and Military-Connected Students who are pre-health and interested in pursuing a career in healthcare (Medicine, Dental, Nursing, etc.). The session will review:
*UCLA’s pre-health/prep opportunities
*Information on the MedMentor Program
*Volunteer/Research Opportunities
*Clinical Opportunities
Grants Pass vs. Johnson Review Session (Apr. 15)
A group of attorneys and advocates spoke to students about the case and its implications for unhoused peoples. at the Law School.
Bruin Day for Freshmen (April 13)
For those new Freshmen students who were admitted into UCLA for Fall 2024, this was an open house for all things UCLA. Benefit presentation, campus fairs, meet with current staff and students - an open house style were the order for the day.
Women in Service (April 11)
To celebrate all the women who are in the service, the VRC hosted an event on Thursday April 11 (6-8pm) Food, crafts, music, and good company made for a fun event.
Family Time at the Zoo (April 6)
All UCLA Veterans and dependents were invited to sign up to attend the LA Zoo on Sat. April 6.
Career Center Orientation (April 4)
Career Center presented a drop-in workshop to go over their services, resources, spring quarter events& fairs, and alumni services.
Adapting your Military Experience to Civilian Careers (April 4)
Students met with a UCLA Career Center employee (who is an Army National Guard Veteran) to get advice on how to best tailor your military experiences for your resume!
LA Kings game (April 3)
West LA VA Medical Center Information Session (April 2)
K9 Veterans Day & Therapy Dogs (March 13)
To celebrate K9 Veterans Day and to assist with finals preparations, we held an event with therapy dogs on Bruin walk. A partnership with the PAWS OF LOVE organization who help over 120 students during the event.
Natural History Museum (Jan 27, 2024)
UCLA students who are Veterans join a Saturday at the National History Museum. This event is important environment where kids can meet and play. Funding for this program was possible by Operation Hattrick.
WWP / Deloitte Employment Bootcamp (Jan20121, 2024)
It was a 2 day workshop with Deloitte and WWP for interview tips, resume building, elevator pitches and mock interviews with HR managers. 20 student veterans and dependents attended from UCLA, UC Riverside, CSU Fullerton and USC. Students participated in 1-on-1 mock interviews with HR managers from 17 companies..
Pro Headshots #2 (Jan. 9)
Applying for internships or jobs? Update your LinkedIn page with a professional headshop. Open to all Bruins who are Veterans, militarily dependents and spouses.
Family Ice Staking (Dec. 15)
Due to a family emergency, this event has been cancelled.
UC Application Workshop (Nov. 17)
Thanks to all who came for the UC Workshop at UCLA. Appreciate the various staff members of the community college VRCs promoting and driving students over to meet with Bruins, hear about their transfer process, share bread together at lunch, go on a campus tour, and making new friends. Thankful for the VRC student staff members, Ana from Admissions, Stephen from the VA, and alumnus Oren Morgan who assisted to making the Workshop a success!
• 4 high schools
• 9 community colleges
• 11 dependents
• 31 veterans
UCLA Football Tailgate & Game (Nov 11)
On Nov. 11, 2023 the VRC hosted a tailgate for current student Veterans, dependent and spouses. They a few hours before the game and had a chance to meet alumni and friends of the VRC.
Veterans Day @ UCLA (Nov. 9)
On Thurs. Nov. 9th, UCLA celebrated Veterans Day with the campus. Over 150 veteran students, alumni and community members attended.
Cal Vet Volunteer Info Session (Nov. 8)
On Wednesday, November 8th, the VRC PreHealth Program and the West LA branch of Cal Vet Veterans Home hosted an information session for veterans and military-connected students at the Veteran Resource Center. As patient care experience is essential for pre-med and pre-health students, walked students through the application process
Lunch with a side of Benefits (Oct. 30)
Students met Stephen, their VA staff member, to provides Bruin Veterans with information on their VR&E benefits (chapter 31). VRC staff will also be here to answer questions about chapter 33, 35, Cal Vet and 1606. Lunch was also provided.
DGSOM Admission Information Session (Oct. 18)
The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine hosted an information session for veterans and military-connected students for those who are pre-health and interested in applying to medicine school.
Pre Health - Intro to the Program FQ23 (Oct. 16)
The UCLA Pre-Health Program for Military-Connected Students hosted an event to introduce the program specifically for veterans and military-connected students who are pre-health and interested in pursuing a career in healthcare(Medicine, Dental, etc.).
PreLaw Meet & Greet (Oct. 13)
The founder introduced how the Pre-Law program can help student Veterans and dependents apply to law school.
UCLA Volunteer Day @ LANC (Sept. 30)
The VRC is partnering again with the LA National Cemetery for a service event. Join us on Saturday September 30th from 8am to 11am. Click on the image to RSVP, download maps & FAQ, etc. https://veterans.ucla.edu/volunteer-day
Pro Headshot #1 (Oct. 2)
Applying for internships or jobs? Update your LinkedIn page with a professional headshop. RSVP to all Bruins who are Veterans, militarily dependents and spouses.
Luncheon for Military Connected Pre-med & Med students
The Pre Health Program and the David Geffen School of Medicine Veterans hosted the 2nd annual Luncheon with the current DGSOM Military-Connected Students. Peers helping peers who are coming behind them. This is what Bruins do!
2022-23 Recaps
Click on the picture below to see the event report. If you have any questions about the UCLA veteran programs, please contact Kiran Mistry (kmistry@saonet.ucla.edu).
Memorial Flag Pick Up
May, 30, 2023
Year-End Celebration Brunch
May 21, 2023
Employment Bootcamp
May 6-7, 2023
Pro Headshot #2
May 4, 2023
Peterson Car Museum
April 29, 2023
LACMA & La Brea Tar Pit Tour
April 29, 2023
Meet & Greet - UCLA SCO
April 12, 2023
Family Time at the Zoo
April 8, 2023
Painting Pop Art
April 3, 2023 - cancelled due to low enrollment
LSat-Lab Tutor Workshop
March 17, 2023 - cancelled
K-9 Veterans Day
March 13, 2023
Meet & Greet - WWP with Bill
Click on image to see the flyer.
Meet & Greet CAE Advisor Addison
March 6, 2023 (cancelled due to illness)
Q&A w/ Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist & Researcher
March 1, 2023
Q&A with Clinical Geneticist and Pediatrician
February 22, 2023
Current Veteran Medical School Student Guest Speaker
February, 15, 2023
VRC at Universal Studios Hollywood
February 4, 2023
Vets in Economics
February 2, 20223
UCLA School of Law Veteran Alumni Panel
February 1, 2023
Free Professional Headshots
January 19, 2023
Hammer Museum Tour
January 10, 2023
SVA NatCon 2023
Jan 5-7, 2023
Wreaths Across America
December 17, 2022
Family Ice Skating
December 9, 2022
Friends-giving
November 17, 2022
Football Tailgate & Game
Saturday November 12, 2022
Warm-Up Mugs For Finals
November 12-17, 2022
VRC @ The LA Kings Hockey game
November 10, 2022
Chancellor's Veterans Day Celebration
November 9, 2022
Lunch with a Side of Benefits
November 1, 2022
Halloween Costume Contest
October 31, 2022
HS to College ROTC
October. 25, 2022
Data Handling & Constructing Table 1
October 19, 2022
Career Readiness Workshops
October 17 & 18, 2022
Applying to Medical School
October 18, 2022
BioMedical Research Minor Info-Session
October 11, 2022
Grad Social
October 7, 2022
Welcome Breakfast
September 27, 2022
DGSOM Admission Information Workshop
September 27, 2022
ServeLA Day @ LA National Cemetery
September 24, 2022
Summer Social #2
September 1, 2022
Summer Social #1
August 4, 2022
2021-22 Recaps
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