This Week's Stories:
1. BruinTech Forward: Meet the Board
Are you thinking about running for the BruinTech 2023-24 Executive Board in the upcoming election? Do you know someone who would be a good fit?
Join us for BruinTech Forward: Meet the Board!
Wednesday, July 26
12-1 PM PST
RSVP to join via Zoom
You will have a chance to:
- Learn about the Executive Board positions and election process
- Meet current Executive Board members and hear what they enjoyed about participating in BruinTech
- Ask any questions you may have about BruinTech, the Executive Board positions, and our election
2. Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023-2024 BruinTech Executive Board
This is a rewarding opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, network across the university, and shape the future of BruinTech event programming.
To nominate yourself or someone else, please complete this form. All submissions must be received no later than end-of-day Friday, August 4th. If you have any questions or comments, please email bruintech@ucla.edu.
3. UCLA Data Center Tour
Join your guide, Tony Escobar, Data Center Facilities Manager, to learn how UCLA supports voice, data, wireless, 800 Mhz radio, and cable television services for the UCLA campus.
Thursday, July 27
12-12:45 PM PST
RVSP
Space is limited: The UCLA Data Center Tour RSVP form will close when attendance capacity is reached or on Tuesday, July 25, at 12:00 pm.
A calendar invitation with the meeting location will be shared with RSVP confirmation.
4. Barbie or Oppenheimer?
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is one of the biggest phenomenons at the moment. The movie trailer released in December became an instant talking point on the internet. It’s not hard to see why, with the nostalgic, Barbie-pink aesthetic and many well known actors in the film. But given Barbie’s ubiquity and popularity, there is definitely a history of exclusion in Mattel’s products. From her narrow body type to their white dominated products, they have been known to represent only a certain type of woman. To add on to this, there is also an overwhelming lack of disabled representation.
5. A Special Summer Offer in Lake Arrowhead Lodge for the UC community
Imagine a place where people from all 10 University of California campuses can gather to relax, unwind and make new friends. This summer, the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge, a 50-acre conference center and family resort located in the breathtaking San Bernardino mountains, just 90 miles east of Los Angeles, is that place.
Reservations are now open! Meals included
6. Apply for Itana New2EA
Itana New2EA is an Immersive Program to Help Higher Education Professionals Lead effective EA practices and build enduring professional networks.
Deadline to Apply is September 1, 2023
- No cost professional certification from EDUCAUSE
- Applications from a wide variety of roles encouraged
- Small cohort size and rotating triads to connect with colleagues
- Lead by seasoned leaders with deep experience
- Professional mentors assigned to each participant
- Half-day synchronous meet-ups once a month for 8 months
- Hands-on practical assignments between meet-ups
- Global and diverse participation
