Bruinlink Newsletter
Our digital parent newsletter is published and distributed via email quarterly. It is designed to inform parents of growing university trends, college student development and their role as a parent of a college student. Articles are contributed by a number of individuals including faculty, staff, students and other parents!
Here you can find links to the current issue, New Family issue, and various other article archives. We also encourage you to share your feedback with us via bruinlink@support.ucla.edu
Current Issue


Spring 2021 Issue
Highlights from this issue include:
– Parent & Family Coffee Chats
– Event: Talking with your student about sexual health
– Article: Bruin Underground Scholars | From Incarceration to Education
– Spring quarter important dates and deadlines
Issue Archive
VOLUME 1 | 2014-15
ISSUE 1 – Volunteer Day 2014; financial aid and scholarships; current parent tips; Greek life
ISSUE 2 – empty nest adjustment; student health resources; student perspective on getting involved; benefits of experiential learning
ISSUE 3 – Coffee Social Day recap; EDGE program; and a student spotlight on finding your ‘niche’
ISSUE 4 – moving off campus; Camp Kesem; ways for parents to get involved on campus
VOLUME 2 | 2015-16
NEW PARENT ISSUE – things to know as you prepare for the Fall Quarter
ISSUE 1 – Move-In Weekend activities; Bruin Resource Center supporting non-traditional students; facts on Greek Life
ISSUE 2 – tips for supporting your student long distance; post-graduate preparation programs; Coffee Social Day
ISSUE 3 – Coffee Social Day recap; student health departments; a graduated student’s reflection on preparing for life post-UCLA
ISSUE 4 – Parents’ Council; Commencement information; information on Summer Sessions
VOLUME 3 | 2016-17
NEW FAMILY ISSUE – Welcome from the Parents’ Council Co-Chairs and information to help your family prepare to transition to college
ISSUE 1 – True Bruin Welcome activities; the GRIT Program; Bruin Family Weekend information
ISSUE 2 – Faculty on the Hill; Coffee Social Day 2017; UCLA’s news outlets
ISSUE 3 – Webinar on building connections with faculty; Coffee Social Day 2017 recap; Commencement 2017 information and planning
ISSUE 4 – Parents’ Council; Commencement 2017 information; PFP Annual Survey; Summer Sessions; UCLA ONE networking
VOLUME 4 | 2017-18
NEW FAMILY ISSUE – Welcome from the Parents’ Council Co-Chairs and information to help your family prepare to transition to college
ISSUE 1 – Move-in weekend; Bruin Family Insights; Bruin Connections; Student privacy laws
ISSUE 2 – Bruin finances; Coffee Social Day 2018; Connecting with your Bruin; UCLA alumni grad trip
ISSUE 3 – Common Book Program; UCLA ONE; On-Campus Internships; UCLA alumni grad trip
ISSUE 4 – Parents’ Council; Commencement 2018 information; PFP Annual Survey; Alumni Scholarships Program; End-of-Year Checklist
VOLUME 5 | 2018-19
NEW FAMILY ISSUE – Welcome from the Parents’ Council Co-Chairs; Parents’ Council 2018-19 applications; Understanding UCLA acronyms and phrases; Everything to know about summer orientation
ISSUE 1 – Move-In Weekend; Bruin Family Weekend; Bruin Family Book List; Important dates and deadlines
ISSUE 2 – Bruin Family Insights; Coffee Social Day 2019; UCLA alumni grad trip; Finals success strategies
ISSUE 3 – UCLA Alumni Day; Coffee Social Day 2019; Prioritizing college student mental health; 1098-T tax information
ISSUE 4 – Commencement 2019; Parents’ Council Applications; PFP Annual Survey; Finals De-Stress Tips
VOLUME 6 | 2019-20
NEW FAMILY ISSUE – Welcome from the Parents’ Council Co-Chairs; Parents’ Council 2019-20 applications; Understanding UCLA acronyms and phrases; Important dates and deadlines
ISSUE 1 – Move-in Weekend; Bruin Family Insights; Bruin Family Weekend; Important dates and deadlines
ISSUE 1 – International Family Edition – Move-in Weekend; Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars; Quick tips for international students; Important dates and deadlines
ISSUE 2 – Coffee Socials 2020; Bruin Family Insights; Dinners for 12 Strangers; STAND Program; Important dates and deadlines
ISSUE 3 – Coffee Socials 2020 Recap; Article: Parenting Across State Lines; Promoting Social Well-being; Important dates and deadlines
ISSUE 4 – Commencement 2020; Parents’ Council applications; Article: Finding Joy for 2020 Grads; A letter from the dean for students
VOLUME 7 | 2020-21
NEW FAMILY ISSUE – Welcome from the Parents’ Council Co-Chairs; New Bruin family resource page; Letter from the Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Affairs; Important dates and deadlines
ISSUE 1 – UCLA community building resources; Bruin Family Experience 2020; Student health remote resources; Important dates and deadlines
ISSUE 2 – Bruin Family Insights; Community building resources; LGBTQ Resource Center 25-year anniversary; Important dates and deadlines
ISSUE 3 – Parent & Family Coffee Chats; Talking with your student about sexual health; Article: Bruin Underground Scholars; Important dates and deadlines
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