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March 16
Winter Quarter instruction ends

March 17-23
Winter Quarter final examinations

March 20
Registration fee payment deadline

March 23
Winter Quarter ends

March 28
Spring Quarter begins

March 30
HOLIDAY: Cesar Chavez Day

March 24-April 1
Spring Break

April 2
Spring Instruction begins

May 20
Parents' Council Meeting

May 28
HOLIDAY: Memorial Day

June 8
Spring Quarter instruction ends

June 9-15
Spring Quarter final examinations

June 15
Spring Quarter ends

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key dates for 2011-12

UCLA Bruinlink Campus Update

Dear UCLA Parents and Families:

Maisha As usual, the weather is sunny and beautiful here as we begin to wrap up the winter quarter and head into spring. Students have settled back into a rhythm with studying, homework and exams, but spring break is already just around the corner.

It is also already time to start planning ahead for the summer and the future. This is a great time to start thinking about summer jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities. Campus is already buzzing with career fairs, resume workshops and seminars for pre-professional students.

Each month we strive to cover topics that are informative, relevant and interesting. In this issue, we start our series spotlighting a UCLA professional school, beginning with the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture. We had the pleasure of interviewing Dean Christopher Waterman, who has been with the university for over 10 years and teaches in the world arts and cultures department. His enthusiasm for the school and UCLA are infectious, and we hope you agree as you read through this issue of Bruinlink.

Warmly,

Maisha Beasley
Director, Parent & Family Programs

Parent and Family Matters

UCLA Arts: Interview with Dean Christopher Waterman

For the first of our series spotlighting UCLA professional schools, the Office of Parent & Family Programs asked Chris Waterman, Dean of UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture (UCLA Arts), to shed light on the vital role UCLA Arts plays in the cultural and artistic life of the campus and the L.A. community.

Hire Education

Landing the dream internship or summer job can be a defining moment in a Bruin's college experience. Students should begin their research early and take advantage of a wide variety of UCLA support services. Learn more about the resources that can help your Bruin.

Midyear Transitions

Midyear can be a stressful time for students, and parents may worry about how their son or daughter is doing. By understanding the common ups and downs that college students face throughout the year, parents are better equipped to support their son or daughter, and help set them up for success.

Undergrads have a hand in cutting edge research

One of the benefits of attending a world-renowned research university is having the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and creative activity. UCLA offers undergraduate students many ways to take advantage of this opportunity.

Leadership

Janina Montero, Student Affairs
Judith L. Smith, Undergraduate Education
Rhea Turteltaub, External Affairs
Robert Naples, Student and Campus Life

Did you know?

Students can grant parents access to view and/or make payments to their BruinBill, the online account that records all charges and payments associated with registration, housing and student service fees. With third-party access, parents can receive the same email notifications and reminders that are sent to students about BruinBill balances. For step-by-step instructions on setting up third-party access, click here. The next registration fee deadline is March 20, for Spring Quarter.

Campus Spotlight

Fostering a Service Ethic Femail student painting

This spring break, a number of UCLA's students will participate in the Undergraduate Students Association Council's Alternative Spring Break (March 26-30). This program offers students the opportunity to serve a community, build their resume and earn academic credit.