Winter Quarter Schedule of Events

Case Competition Technical Workshop
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

We are excited to present a workshop covering applications of Microsoft Excel in case competitions. We will first present simple examples illustrating useful formulas and functionality within Excel (including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, data visualization, and more). We highly recommend this event for all interested participants, but especially for first-time case competition participants.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Jan. 09
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to download the Excel File

Excel Data Validation Workshop
Thursday, Feburary 1, 2024

Join our Excel Data Validation Workshop for a deep dive into harnessing the power of data validation features. Learn how to ensure data accuracy, streamline input processes, and create error-free spreadsheets. This hands-on workshop will empower you to master Excel's validation tools for enhanced efficiency and reliability in your data management tasks.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thur., Feb. 01
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

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Coaching Actuaries Workshop
Thursday, Feburary 8, 2024

We will be hosting a Coaching Actuaries Preferred Club Welcome and Tutorial Workshop on Thursday, February 8th, at 6PM in MS 6627. If you're studying or (planning to study) for an actuarial exam, this is a great opportunity to learn more about Coaching Actuaries as an actuarial exam preparation tool and the various study resources they have to offer. We will be going over the different Coaching Actuaries study products, how to use Adapt, and club benefits and discounts. We will be raffling away a free 30-day Adapt+Learn subscription to one lucky member and giving out free Coaching Actuaries stickers! RSVP here to attend the workshop.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thur., Feb. 08
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

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Intro to Pricing Workshop
Tuesday, Feburary 13, 2024

We are hosting an Introduction to Pricing Workshop presented by our alumnus Lorenz Glaza from Kaiser Permanente! Mr. Glaza will be presenting some examples of using advanced math and actuarial techniques to do pricing next Tuesday, 2/13 at 6:00 PM in MS 6627. The workshop aims to demonstrate basic actuarial principles in pricing health insurance and how material learned in class and for exams apply to real-life work. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thur., Feb. 13
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

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VBA Workshop
Thursday, Feburary 15, 2024

We will be hosting an introduction to VBA workshop on Tuesday 2/15 at 6:00 PM at MS 6627. VBA is a great skill to have as an actuary and definitely a plus to have on your resume! If you don't already have Excel, UCLA students can download it by following these instructions. No programming experience will be required, but the concepts may be easier to grasp with PIC 10A knowledge. However, we will assume an understanding of basic Excel functions. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thur., Feb. 15
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

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R Workshop
Thursday, Feburary 22, 2024

We are hosting an Introduction to R workshop this Thursday at 6 pm in MS 6627. If you are interested, please RSVP here. Please remember to install R and RStudio before coming to the workshop. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to install both: Download R-4.3.2.pkg from https://cran.r-project.org/ for whatever OS you are running on your computer (Mac or Window or Linux) Install R Download RStudio Desktop from https://rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/ Install RStudio and leave all default settings in the installation option. Open RStudio to check if everything is installed correctly

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thur., Feb. 22
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

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Fall Quarter Schedule of Events

First General Meeting (In Person)
Thursday, September 28, 2023

Welcome to the Bruin Actuarial Society! Our first meeting will be Thursday, 9/28 at 6 PM PDT. During the meeting, we will discuss the actuarial career, BAS events, relevant majors and minors, actuarial exams, and more. We will conclude by presenting key information about the upcoming events and deadlines. After the presentation, there will be time to ask questions and speak with the officers. We look forward to meeting everyone!

Location: TBD
Date: Thur., Sep. 28
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

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First General Meeting (Online)
Friday, September 29, 2023

Welcome to the Bruin Actuarial Society! Our Online first meeting will be Friday, 9/29 at 6 PM PDT. During the meeting, we will discuss the actuarial career, BAS events, relevant majors and minors, actuarial exams, and more. We will conclude by presenting key information about the upcoming events and deadlines. After the presentation, there will be time to ask questions and speak with the officers. We look forward to meeting everyone!

Location: TBD
Date: Fri., Sep. 29
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

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Career Fair Prep and Resume Workshop (Online)
Monday, October 2, 2023

We will be hosting a preparation workshop for the Career Fair on 10/2 6 PM PDT via Zoom During the workshops, we will be giving resume tips, talking about how to speak to firm representatives, dress code, and more! Attendance to either this virtual workshop or the in person workshop on 10/5 is required for Career Fair attendees.

After the prep workshop, we will like to offer an opportunity for our members to learn how to create an effective resume in preparation for the Career Fair. We will be going over general tips, overall structure, and a guide to strong bullet points. You may also bring your resume for critique.

Zoom Link: Zoom
Date: Mon., Oct. 2
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Click here to see the deck for the Career Fair Preparation Workshop.
Click here to see the deck for the Resume Workshop.

Career Fair Prep and Resume Workshop (In Person)
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

We will be hosting a preparation workshop for the Career Fair on 10/3 at 6 PM PDT. During the workshops, we will be giving resume tips, talking about how to speak to firm representatives, dress code, and more! Attendance to either this in person workshop or the virtual workshop on 10/2 is required for Career Fair attendees.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Oct. 3
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
Click here to see the deck for the Career Fair Preparation Workshop.
Click here to see the deck for the Resume Workshop.

Actuarial Recruitment Presentation
Friday, October 6th, 2023

This workshop will be hosted by Ziruo Wang, FCAS, MAAA from Aon. Ziruo will cover a general actuarial career introduction, interview preparation, and how to prepare for a job interview using ChatGPT! This workshop will be extremely helpful with recruitment season coming up, and we strongly recommend attending to prepare for the Career Fair! Please RSVP here.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Fri., Oct. 6
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
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Fifteenth Annual Career Fair
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

We will be having our fifteenth annual career fair on Tuesday October 10, 2023. This is a great chance to meet the firms and get a head start on internship and full-time opprtunity search.

Location: Bruin Reception Room
Date: Tues., Oct. 10
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Business Formal

Allstate Information Session
Thursday, October 12th, 2023

TBD

Location: Zoom
Date: Thur., Oct. 12
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Beam Dental Information Session
Friday, October 13th, 2023

TBD

Location: TBD
Date: Fri., Oct. 13
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Pacific Life Information Session
Monday, October 16th, 2023

TBD

Location: TBD
Date: Mon., Oct. 16
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

First-Year/Transfers Workshop
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Interested in the actuarial profession? Still have no idea what career you want to pursue? Come to our First-Year Workshop! In this workshop, we will go over what an actuary does, exam structure, resources available at UCLA for this career, and much more. We encourage freshmen and first-year transfers to attend, but this workshop is also helpful to other students who are interested in this profession.

Location: mS 6627
Date: Tues., Oct. 17
Time: 6:30 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
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International Student Workshop
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

If you are an international student at UCLA who is interested in becoming an actuary, come to our annual International Student Workshop! You will gain insights on how to search for internships and/or full-time opportunities in the U.S. or overseas as an international student, on top of current legislation regarding CPT, OPT, and H-1B Visas. *Note that the International Student Workshop will start shortly after the First Year Workshop*

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Oct. 17
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
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Coaching Actuaries Tutorial Workshop
Thursday, October 19, 2023

We will be hosting a Coaching Actuaries Preferred Club Welcome and Tutorial Workshop on Thursday, 10/19 at 6PM PDT. If you're studying or (planning to study) for an actuarial exam, this is a great opportunity to learn more about Coaching Actuaries as an actuarial exam preparation tool and the various study resources they have to offer. We will be going over the different Coaching Actuaries study products, how to use Adapt, and club benefits and discounts. Free stickers will be given out too!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Thurs., Oct. 19
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
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The Infinite Actuary Info Session
Monday, October 23, 2023

We will be hosting a Infinite Actuary Info session on Monday, 10/23. If you're studying or (planning to study) for an actuarial exam, this is a great opportunity to learn more about infinite actuary as an actuarial exam preparation tool and the various study resources they have to offer. We will be going over the different Coaching Actuaries study products, how to use Adapt, and club benefits and discounts. Free stickers will be given out too!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Mon., Oct. 23
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual

Interviewing Workshop
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

In preparation for the interviews that you may be attending in the coming weeks, we will be hosting the Interviewing Workshop. We will discuss the different types of interviews and how to prepare for them accordingly by going over common interview questions and approaches to tackle them.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Oct. 24
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
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Actuarial Field/Introduction to Insurance Workshop
Monday, October 30, 2023

If you are trying to learn more about what career opportunities you may explore as an actuary, then this workshop is for you! This event is highly recommended for first-years and those who are applying for Summer 2024 Internship and any students who are curious about what exactly an actuary does and what kind of career you can build as an actuary. We will discuss the various lines of business (P&C, health, life, retirement) and compare insurance and consulting roles in the industry.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Mon., Oct. 30
Time: 6 PM PDT
Dress Code: Casual
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OLA Workshop
Monday, November 6, 2023

We are excited to announce an info session with the Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA). During the info session, representatives from OLA will be sharing an overview of OLA, their daily life as an actuary, followed by networking sessions afterward.

Location: TBD
Date: Tues., Nov. 6
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Basic Excel Workshop
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

If you want to start learning how to use Excel as more than a way to store data, this is the workshop for you! Excel is the most widely used program for data analysis in the actuarial industry, so proficiency in Excel will prepare you to succeed in the workforce. Having basic Excel skills will also be helpful for our Winter Case Competition in January, which is a valuable opportunity to gain relevant experience and industry knowledge that will give you a leg up in recruiting. This workshop will cover basic functions including IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF, INDEX, MATCH, and Tables. If you are interested in attending Basic Excel Workshop, please RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you at our workshop on Tuesday!

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Nov. 14
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

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Mentorship Mixer
Thursday, November 16, 2023

We will be hosting our annual Mentorship Mixer this Thursday, 11/16 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM PDT. There will be pizza and drinks provided. We highly recommend this event to underclassmen and transfers, as it is a great way to connect with officers and experienced seniors. Your mentor will serve as a resource for you to learn more about the steps you should be taking as a UCLA student to pursue an actuarial career, whether you have questions about studying for exams, recruiting for internships, or taking UCLA courses.

Location: TBD
Date: Thurs., Nov. 16
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Mathsgiving
Thursday, November 21, 2023

Mathsgiving with UMSA

Location: TBD
Date: Mon., Nov. 21
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual

Intermediate Excel Workshop
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Do you want to push your Excel skills to the next level? Join us for our Intermediate Excel Workshop! We will go over advanced functionalities such as PivotTable, Solver and Data Visulization. These skills will be necessary for being a strong actuarial candidate for recruiters. You will be using the functions and formulas learned in this workshop during most actuarial internships and case competitions. Make sure to download the Solver add-in on Excel beforehand.

Location: MS 6627
Date: Tues., Nov. 28
Time: 6 PM PST
Dress Code: Casual
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Click here to Download the Excel File

Tentative Calendar

Note: Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. Please refer to our Schedule of Events at the bottom of the page for more details. All times listed are in Pacific Time.

Spring Quarter Schedule of Events

Introduction to Insurance Workshop
Thursday, April 4th, 2024