Events and Activities
Find out how to connect with the Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS) community through enrollment into our program and upcoming events!
BUS Enrollment Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMCLRTnjzPA-9D_TjDCUqon3LEeK8gDfo5hTrqeeMkjeVJTw/viewform
BUS Director Appointment: https://calendly.com/mlopez-09/bus-director-office-hours?month=2024-02
BUS Student Staff Workers
Our student staff workers hold office hours every week! Come drop by for any questions you may have about the program.
BUS Bi-Weekly Meetings
We hold bi-weekly meetings at the dates, time, and location listed in the poster. Come out to meet all of our current members and learn more about what we have been working on!
Workshops and Upcoming Events
Below are some workshops that we are holding, come out to learn necessity skills and meet others in the community!
Past Workshops and Events
Financial Wellness
Join us for the Bruin Underground Scholars Financial Wellness Workshop!
📊 **Topic**: What is the Importance of a Credit Score?
🗓 Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
💻 Zoom Meeting ID: 951 1751 2804
🔴 Note: Zoom will be recorded.
This is a valuable opportunity to learn about managing your credit and why it matters. Don’t miss out!
For questions, email us at: undergroundscholars@saonet.ucla.edu
UCLA Case Management x Bruin Underground Scholars
📚 **Event**: The Role of a Case Manager and Humanizing Case Management Experience
🗓 **Date**: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
🕛 **Time**: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
🏛 **Location**: SAC Room 1
Join us for an engaging session to learn about the vital role of case managers and how they provide personalized support. Plus, free giveaways while supplies last!
Día de los Muertos: Community Altar @ BRC
Join us at the Bruin Resource Center on November 1st as we gather to honor the lives of our formerly incarcerated and system-impacted loved ones who have passed. We’ll celebrate their memory with an altar, and enjoy traditional treats like conchas, pan de muerto, and café de olla. Let’s come together with love and continue the fight for justice. 🌼💀 #DíaDeLosMuertos #remembering
Transfer Empowerment Workshop
Are you a formerly incarcerated or system-impacted community college student interested in transferring to a 4-year university? Join us for our Transfer Empowerment Workshop, in collaboration with CCCP, on Friday, November 18th, from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm! Learn from Underground Scholars alumni, get helpful tips for your Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), and enjoy a campus tour with food provided. Let us support you in taking the next step in your education! RSVP today: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/TransferPowerBUS.
Grad School Workshop
oin us for the Grad School Workshop: Navigating the Application Process on Thursday, December 12th, from 5:00–6:30 PM (via Zoom)! In collaboration with the UCLA Graduate Student Resource Center, this workshop offers tailored guidance and resources for justice-impacted undergraduate students exploring graduate school opportunities.
Participants will receive:
Advice on applying to graduate programs
Guidance on the application process
Tips and resources for crafting strong applications
Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights for your grad school journey!