Happy Week 4! It’s the start of midterms, so be sure to take care of yourself and get enough rest.
Tomorrow, on Tuesday, April 20 @ 7:30 PM PST, we’ll be hosting an Excel workshop with Bruin Women in Business (BWIB)! BWIB is UCLA’s hub for all things female and business, and we’re excited to be collaborating with them to give you a crash course on Excel for interviews and jobs. Come hang: https://tinyurl.com/beweeklynight.
ICYMI (Some Current Events)
Apple to Allow Parler Back on the App Store
Apple has decided to allow social networking app Parler back on its App Store. Read more here.
Dogecoin Surges 85%
Cryptocurrency Dogecoin surged more than 85% last week, surpassing 10 cents for the first time. Read more here.
Upcoming Events + Opportunities
Connect@Nuleep
Connect@Nuleep is hosting a career-readiness project to help students land jobs and advance through their careers. For students to receive a Level 1 LEEP certification, they must attend at least 8 Connect@Nuleep events and an hour-long mentor/mentee session. Learn more and sign up here.
General Members Discord
If you’re a general member, make sure to join us on Discord to get updates on BE, chat with board members, and get exclusive resources and opportunities. The link to our Discord is below!
UCLA Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Map
Bruin Entrepreneurs’ very own Startup Labs director, Paolo Shamoon, compiled a UCLA Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Map to give our general members a list of all of the entrepreneurship resources available on campus. This includes clubs, organizations, accelerator programs, and even non-UCLA affiliated programs, complete with descriptions and links. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, click the button below to check it out and shoot Paolo an email to say thanks!
Relief Organizations
GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is a nonprofit working to deliver cash directly to families living in poverty, particularly those heavily affected by COVID-19. They're currently on a mission to raise $200 million to respond to the financial effects of the pandemic in the U.S. If you’re willing and able, you can support their mission by using the button below to donate.
Direct Relief
Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization providing financial relief to those in poverty - regardless of religion, politics, or ability to pay. Right now, their focus is providing PPE, essential medical items, and emergency funding for healthcare workers across the U.S. If you’re willing and able, use the button below to donate.
Americares
Americares is a health-relief organization whose primary focus is providing medicine, care, and supplies to disaster-stricken communities. They’re focusing on providing critical supplies and clinical care to healthcare workers and the most vulnerable communities. If you’re willing and able, use the button below to donate.
You got this,
Bruin Entrepreneurs 💓