Faculty, Staff & More
Events for faculty and staff and events that may be of interest to faculty and staff.
Monday April 4/29
Drop-In with Val
Mon 4/29 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
ASC/Wescom Finance Workshop
Mon 4/29 • 5PM PDT
Join the ASC Finance Committee and Wescom Credit Union for an information discussion on the importance of credit, how to build it and most importantly, how to maintain it.
Distinguished Lecture Series with Teresita Lozano
Mon 4/29 • 5:15PM PDT
Ostin 110A
Specters of Survival and Persecution: Ghost Smuggling Ballads, Hauntology, and the Undocumented Migrant Experience Many ghost stories utilize themes of apparitions and haunting to elicit terror, warning listeners to abide by moral codes. However,...
Tuesday April 4/30
Reflect with RISE
Tue 4/30 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Come to the RISE Center for a moment of stillness. Grab a cup of tea, meet community members, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, thoughtfulness, and stillness.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
RISE Above Resilience Pop-Up
Canceled Tue 4/30 • 12:30PM - 3:30PM PDT
Tongva Steps
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, please join the RISE Center at Bruin Plaza to learn more about Mental Health and Resilience Resources at UCLA. Snacks and swag provided (brownies, lemonade, and Mental Health Awareness Pin) until supplies...
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #MentalHealth
The Big Myth: How American Business Taught us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market
Tue 4/30 • 1PM - 2:30PM PDT RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360
Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Naomi Oreskes, Ph.D., Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University Throughout the 19th...
ASC Executive Leadership Board Meeting
Tue 4/30 • 4PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
Meeting for ASC Leadership to discuss official business.
All SAA Meeting
Tue 4/30 • 6:30PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
All Member SAA meeting- takes place every Tuesday.
Kendra Wheeler and Kyle Hutchins in Recital
Tue 4/30 • 8PM PDT
Lani Hall, Schoenberg Music Building
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome guests Dr. Kendra Wheeler and Dr. Kyle Hutchins for a joint saxophone recital in the intimate setting of Lani Hall.
Wednesday May 5/1
2024 UC Tech Awards
Wed 5/1 RSVP
Applications for the 2024 UC Tech Awards are due Wednesday, May 1. For info on the awards, there will be two more info sessions on April 12 and April 17 detailing how to enter a submission.
STOP THE BLEED (STB) Training
Thu 2/22 - Wed 5/1
REGISTER FOR UPCOMING CLASSES on Worksafe! The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) empowered a cohort of approx. 487 student staff last fall by delivering the American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® (STB) training, a first of its kind at...
Movement and Meditation
Wed 5/1 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Take some time to relax, stretch, and breathe through movement and meditation.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 5/1 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
Guided Meditation
Wed 5/1 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
Take 20 minutes in your day to enjoy much-needed relaxation and calm. When registering, please enter "UCLA" under "organization".
Three Tools to Thrive As a First Gen Professional with Paula Amezola, M.P.H. ’02
Wed 5/1 • 12PM PDT
Live via Zoom
Join us to unlock the genius within, as we explore actionable practices to flourish in the ever-evolving workforce landscape. In this workshop, participants will explore three evidence-based strategies essential for navigating the complexities of...
Drop-In with Jaci
Canceled Wed 5/1 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
UCLA Library Preservation & Conservation Open House
Wed 5/1 • 1PM - 3:30PM PDT RSVP
Powell Library, Ground Floor, Room 20
Take a peak behind the curtain of the UCLA Library Preservation & Conservation Department at our Open House! Our team provides expert care to all formats of library materials so they remain fully accessible to patrons, and we’d like to share some...
Resilience Building Book Club
Wed 5/1 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
A five week long book club dedicated to building resilience through the power of literature and community discussion. This week will be held on Zoom! Join using this Meeting ID: 567 803 4932; Passcode: APM539
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Celebrate EUDAIMONIA!
Wed 5/1 • 4:30PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
The Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center at UCLA & the MindWell team invites you to our annual Eudaimonia Awards 2024 Ceremony! Kasley Killam, MPH, will receive a special Eudaimonia Award and share a keynote address about social connection....
New York Tri-State Network - UCLA/Cal Alumni Book Club: "Blood and Oranges," by James O. Goldsborough
Wed 5/1 • 4:30PM PDT
Live via Zoom
In May we set out to see how the complexities of California politics are portrayed in fiction. Join us for a discussion of "Blood and Oranges: The Story of Los Angeles," by James O. Goldsborough. The author is a graduate of UCLA with a bachelor’s...
FitWell Games: Max push-ups
Wed 5/1 • 5PM - 6:30PM PDT
John Wooden Center
Are you up for the challenge? Test yourself in our FitWell Games, Max push-ups in 1 minute! Participate for a chance at prizes.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
FitWell Games: Max push-ups
Wed 5/1 • 5:30PM - 7PM PDT
Kinross Recreation Center
Are you up for the challenge? Test yourself in our FitWell Games, Max push-ups in 1 minute! Participate for a chance at prizes.
Sharpe Fellows End-of-Year Banquet
Wed 5/1 • 6PM PDT
James West Alumni Center, Collins Conference Room • Los Angeles CA
The Sharpe Fellows coming together to celebrate their year, graduating seniors, and send-off to their internships.
Thursday May 5/2
UCLA May First Thursdays: Farmers' Market Pop-Up
Thu 5/2 • 12PM - 4PM PDT
1031 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90024
Westwood Village Farmers' Market Pop-Up- UCLA Alumni 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Get ready to witness an incredible talent showcase at this year's Spring Sing! Purchase your Spring Sing tickets through UCLA Alumni and be ready to be blown away by the...
Drop-in with Nadine
Thu 5/2 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
UCLA Alumni Town Hall with Chancellor Gene Block
Thu 5/2 • 4PM PDT
Live via Zoom
Secure your spot today and join Chancellor Block for this special UCLA Alumni Town Hall. Since assuming office in 2007, Chancellor Gene Block has steadfastly guided UCLA into an era of unparalleled academic achievement. This period has been...
Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History - Book Talk with Margaret Juhae Lee
Thu 5/2 • 5PM - 6:30PM PDT
Rolfe Hall Rm 3126
Join the UCLA Transnational Gender and Labor Working Group in discussing Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History, a poignant memoir by journalist Margaret Juhae Lee, who sets out on a search for her family’s history lost to the darkness of Korea’s...
David L. Abell Piano Master Series featuring HieYon Choi
Thu 5/2 • 6PM PDT
Lani Hall
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome pianist HieYon Choi for the Spring installment of our 2023/24 David L. Abell Piano Master Series, a concert series which features renowned artists visiting UCLA to perform and work with our...
No-No Boy in Concert at UCLA
Thu 5/2 • 6PM - 7:30PM PDT
UCLA Fowler Art Council Amphitheater
No-No Boy is an immersive concert experience that illuminates hidden Asian American histories through folk songs, sound pieces, live projections, and storytelling. Taking inspiration from his own family’s history living through the Vietnam War as...
Ralph J. Bunche Endowed Chair Installation Ceremony and 20th Anniversary of the Naming
Thu 5/2 • 6PM - 9PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Luskin Conference Center Centennial Terrace
Darnell Hunt, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, cordially invites you to a program and reception for the Ralph J. Bunche Endowed Chair Installation Ceremony and 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Naming of the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for...
UCLA May First Thursdays
Thu 5/2 • 7PM - 10PM PDT RSVP
1031 Broxton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024
Join us in the final First Thursdays series event for the academic year! Check out performances from UCLA Beat Boxing and the UCLA Bruinettes in addition to a full showcase of Spring Sing preview performances! Thank you to our partners UCLA Magic...
Friday May 5/3
Friday Five Feedback Survey
Fri 5/3
Take this anonymous survey to let us know what you’d like to see in future issues of the Friday Five newsletter – it’ll take just 5 minutes, you’ll provide invaluable feedback, and you could also be in the running for a $50 gift card raffle! Don’t...
UX Insights on UC Berkeleys Discovery Initiative
Fri 5/3 • 11:30AM - 1PM PDT RSVP
UC Berkeley Discovery hosted several UX researchers who did a deep dive into the motivations, preferences, and pain points of undergraduate students using the Discovery Opportunities Database. Anyone interested in learning how UX is elevating the...
Dialogue across Difference: Resetting the Table's "Speaking Across Conflict" Workshop
Fri 5/3 • 12PM PDT
Forthcoming
The Dialogue across Difference Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for staff, administrators, and faculty to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences....
URSP & Keck Scholarship Info Session
Fri 5/3 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
Young Research Library CLICC RC (room 11630F)
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program (URSP) and UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows), as well as how to apply! URSP and Keck are scholarship programs for humanities, arts, and social...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Drop-In with Josh
Fri 5/3 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
UCLAxFilmFest: Industry Panel and Networking Reception
Fri 5/3 • 6PM PDT
CityClub LA | Hollywood Ballroom • Los Angeles CA
As part of the UCLAxFilmFest, UCLA Alumni is partnering with UCLA Extension for an industry panel and alumni networking reception. Alumni will have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders as they discuss financing and producing your first...
UCLA Wind Ensemble in Concert
Fri 5/3 • 8PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the first Spring Quarter performance of the UCLA Wind Ensemble. The UCLA Wind Ensemble is the premier wind band at the University of California, Los Angeles. Comprising both graduate and undergraduate...
Saturday May 5/4
UCLA 39th Annual Pow Wow
Sat 5/4 - Sun 5/5
Wallis Annenberg Stadium
The UCLA annual Pow Wow is organized by the American Indian Student Association with support from the UCLA American Indian Studies Center and other UCLA organizations. Everyone is welcome to attend! Just follow the sound of the drums.
*POSTPONED* Russell Stong IV Engineering Scholarship Launch
Sat 5/4 • 10AM PDT
James West Alumni Center
04.29.24 Update: This event has been postponed until Summer 2024 - Stay tuned for more information. On May 4 at 10 a.m. at the James West Alumni Center, Russell Stong IV will host a launch party benefiting the start of the Russell Stong IV...
UCLA American Indian Studies Center (AISC) to host a “Celebrating Generations of Native Bruins” Alumni Reunion
Sat 5/4 • 10AM PDT
James West Alumni Center, Founders Conference Room
The UCLA American Indian Studies Center will be hosting along with the American Indian Alumni at UCLA a Generations of Native Bruins alumni reunion on May 4, 2024, during the 39th Annual UCLA Pow-Wow. The reunion will be held at the UCLA James West...
May Guided Garden Tour
Sat 5/4 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
La Kretz Garden Pavilion
Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join our Garden Guides for a free guided tour of the garden. We’ll hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All...
Central Valley Network: Crow & Wolf Brewing Social
Sat 5/4 • 1PM PDT
Crow & Wolf Brewing Co. Taproom • Clovis CA
You're invited to join Central Valley Bruins for a spirited and casual mixer event. Unwind from the work week and join the UCLA alumni network while enjoying delicious food and refreshing drinks. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create lasting...
American Indian Alumni of UCLA Annual General Meeting at 39th Annual UCLA Pow Wow
Sat 5/4 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
JWAC Founder's Room and Patio & Zoom • Los Angeles CA
American Indian Alumni of UCLA will host its annual general meeting during the 39th Annual UCLA Pow Wow at the James West Alumni Center. A hybrid format will be available for those who wish to participate in the meeting but are unable to attend in...
Doric String Quartet (Chamber Music at the Clark)
Sat 5/4 • 2PM - 4PM PDT
UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
Seats for the Doric String Quartet concert will go on sale at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. $40 General Public/$10 current UCLA students with valid UID. Please note, seats are very limited and will sell out within minutes. The program includes...
San Diego Bruins Crown Point Bonfire & Potluck
Sat 5/4 • 3:30PM PDT
Crown Point • San Diego CA
Join San Diego Bruins for a bonfire at Crown Point! This is a family-friendly event for all ages. We'll have a raffle with prizes including UCLA gear, various beach-themed games, food & drink, and of course s'mores! We also encourage everyone to...
Sunday May 5/5
UCLA 39th Annual Pow Wow
Sat 5/4 - Sun 5/5
Wallis Annenberg Stadium
The UCLA annual Pow Wow is organized by the American Indian Student Association with support from the UCLA American Indian Studies Center and other UCLA organizations. Everyone is welcome to attend! Just follow the sound of the drums.
SuperCPR
Sun 5/5 • 9AM - 3:30PM PDT
Carnesale Palisades
SuperCPR is an annual event that our organization holds in which we certify 100 Hill residents in Heartsaver/AED CPR for no cost. The certification will cover adult, pediatric, and infant CPR/AED.
Yehudi Wyner: A 95th Birthday Concert
Sun 5/5 • 4PM PDT
Lani Hall, Schoenberg Music Building
The Lowell Milken Center I Music for American Jewish Experince celebrates the 95th birthday of Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer and pianist Yehudi Wyner with a concert of his chamber music. Awarded the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for his Piano...
Monday May 5/6
2024 UC Moves Challenge
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/31 RSVP
Represent UCLA/UCLA Health in the 2024 systemwide 4-week movement challenge in May! This year, we're using the Spring into Motion app, with an all-things-spring theme that awakens a fresh, energetic outlook with daily inspiration, healthy recipes,...
Engineering Connections: The Art of Networking
Mon 5/6 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
In this seminar, we discuss how to cultivate and maintain a network; how to make meaningful connections and leverage those connections throughout your career development cycle.
Drop-In with Val
Mon 5/6 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
Grand Theft Eco: The iBear in the River
Mon 5/6 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Kaplan Hall, Room 193
In this premiere screening, we share the first episode of Grand Theft Eco, The iBear in the River, which focuses on a vibrant and revitalized LA River landscape that brings together two teenagers, Kerstin Connor and Yolanda Arellanos, in an...
My Grandfather's Altar
Mon 5/6 • 4PM - 6PM PDT
Royce 314
Richard Moves Camp, in conversation with the editor and producer of his book My Grandfather’s Altar: Five Generations of Lakota Holy Men, shares stories from this oral-literary narrative account of five generations of Lakota religious tradition....
My Grandfathers Altar
Mon 5/6 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
Royce Hall Rm 314
Richard Moves Camp, in conversation with the editor and producer of his book, My Grandfather’s Altar: Five Generations of Lakota Holy Men, shares stories from this oral-literary narrative account of five generations of Lakota religious tradition.
Tuesday May 5/7
2024 UC Moves Challenge
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/31 RSVP
Represent UCLA/UCLA Health in the 2024 systemwide 4-week movement challenge in May! This year, we're using the Spring into Motion app, with an all-things-spring theme that awakens a fresh, energetic outlook with daily inspiration, healthy recipes,...
Reflect with RISE
Tue 5/7 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Come to the RISE Center for a moment of stillness. Grab a cup of tea, meet community members, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, thoughtfulness, and stillness.
ASC Executive Leadership Board Meeting
Tue 5/7 • 4PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
Meeting for ASC leadership to discuss official business.
Resilience Activity - STAR Wellness Check
Tue 5/7 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Join the RISE Center at the top of Tongva Steps to learn about our mental health and resilience resources, receive a mental health awareness enamel pin, and snack on brownies & lemonade.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
All SAA Meeting
Tue 5/7 • 6:30PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
All Member SAA meeting- takes place every Tuesday.
Wednesday May 5/8
2024 UC Tech Conference Proposals
Wed 5/8
If you need a little more time to write your UC Tech presentation proposal, we’ve got good news! The 2024 deadline has been extended a full week to 11:59 a.m. on May 8, 2024. You can learn more about how to submit a proposal on the UC Tech website....
Aurora to Honor the Best of Humanity in Los Angeles
Wed 5/8 - Fri 5/10
UCLA Luskin Conference Center • Los Angeles CA
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced that a special series of events will be held from May 8–10, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. The events, including the 2024 Aurora Prize Ceremony and the Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum, are being organized...
2024 UC Moves Challenge
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/31 RSVP
Represent UCLA/UCLA Health in the 2024 systemwide 4-week movement challenge in May! This year, we're using the Spring into Motion app, with an all-things-spring theme that awakens a fresh, energetic outlook with daily inspiration, healthy recipes,...
Movement and Meditation
Wed 5/8 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Take some time to relax, stretch, and breathe through movement and meditation.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Wed 5/8 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information...
May Luncheon with The Affiliates and the Westwood Women's Bruin Club
Wed 5/8 • 11:30AM PDT
James West Alumni Center
Join The Town & Gown Affiliates and the Westwood Women's Bruin Club for our May Luncheon! This month's guest speaker is UCLA Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Professor, Dr. Dennis Hong. Dr. Dennis Hong is a Professor and the Founding Director of...
Drop-In with Jaci
Wed 5/8 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
Bruins in NYC: Networking Mixer and Alumni Panel
Wed 5/8 • 2:30PM PDT
The Dean, NYC
Join the UCLA Alumni Association, in collaboration with the UCLA Chancellor’s Society and the UCLA Alumni New York Tri-State Network, as we bring the spirit of Westwood to New York City with a networking mixer and alumni panel in a gorgeous venue. ...
Resilience Building Book Club
Wed 5/8 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
A five week long book club dedicated to building resilience through the power of literature and community discussion.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
Book Talk: Karina Alma Presents "Central American Counterpoetics: Diaspora and Rememory"
Wed 5/8 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM PDT
CSRC Library – 144 Haines Hall
Join us as we celebrate the release of a new book by Karina Alma, Assistant Professor of Chicano/a and Central American Studies at UCLA. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday May 5/9
2024 UC Moves Challenge
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/31 RSVP
Represent UCLA/UCLA Health in the 2024 systemwide 4-week movement challenge in May! This year, we're using the Spring into Motion app, with an all-things-spring theme that awakens a fresh, energetic outlook with daily inspiration, healthy recipes,...
Aurora to Honor the Best of Humanity in Los Angeles
Wed 5/8 - Fri 5/10
UCLA Luskin Conference Center • Los Angeles CA
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced that a special series of events will be held from May 8–10, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. The events, including the 2024 Aurora Prize Ceremony and the Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum, are being organized...
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative: Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum
Thu 5/9 • 8AM - 4PM PDT
UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center
The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA Law and the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative are set to host a Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum on May 9, 2024. The event aims to address pressing issues through discussions led by global thought...
Kenneth Karmiole Research Fellowship Presentation: Witnessing Disaster
Thu 5/9 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
Talk given by John Sullivan a PhD candidate and Quinn Fellow in the History Department at Northwestern University. Between 1788 and 1793, the Frenchman Louis-Benjamin Fleuriau de Bellevue (1761–1852) trekked the length of Italy and climbed its...
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Housing Development
Thu 5/9 • 12:30PM - 2:30PM PDT
Marion Anderson Hall 110 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90024
MODERATOR: · Jose Loya, Assistant Professor of Urban Planning, UCLA Luskin School of Public Policy SPEAKERS: · Sonya Falcone, Partner, Daylight Community Development, UCLA Anderson MBA 2019 · Devean Jamar George, President, Building Blocks ·...
Drop-In with Nadine
Thu 5/9 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
And God Laughed: Humor in the Bible
Thu 5/9 • 2PM - 3:30PM PDT RSVP
Royce 306
Presented by the Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies. Co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Religion. Since the Hebrew Bible is a sacred text for Jews and Christians many readers naturally assume it cannot contain any humor. This talk will...
UX General Meetup
Thu 5/9 • 3:30PM - 4PM PDT
Informal sessions to meet and discuss UX-related topics. All are welcome no matter your experience or background! Join us for: Professional development, Networking, Q&A, Approachable UX tools and techniques.
Luskin Lecture - Housing Development in Black Communities
Thu 5/9 • 6PM - 8:30PM PDT
National Center for the Preservation of Democracy at the Japanese American National Museum 100 North Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 United States
In this UCLA Luskin Lecture, experts in housing and real estate will discuss what they and others are doing to address the challenges of limited wealth, investment, and ownership in Black communities, and to improve housing opportunities in those...
Spring Undergraduate Composers Concert
Thu 5/9 • 8PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
Join us for performances of original compositions by UCLA undergraduate composition students.
Friday May 5/10
2024 UC Moves Challenge
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/31 RSVP
Represent UCLA/UCLA Health in the 2024 systemwide 4-week movement challenge in May! This year, we're using the Spring into Motion app, with an all-things-spring theme that awakens a fresh, energetic outlook with daily inspiration, healthy recipes,...
Aurora to Honor the Best of Humanity in Los Angeles
Wed 5/8 - Fri 5/10
UCLA Luskin Conference Center • Los Angeles CA
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced that a special series of events will be held from May 8–10, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. The events, including the 2024 Aurora Prize Ceremony and the Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum, are being organized...
Music Alive in the Archive: Celebrating the Music and Legacy of Rev. Tom Kurai
Fri 5/10 • 1PM PDT
Lani Hall - Schoenberg Music Building
Join us for an afternoon of music and memories to celebrate UCLA’s acquisition and digitization of Rev. Shuichi Thomas Kurai’s audiovisual holdings. Rev. Tom was a well-known taiko teacher and performer in the greater Los Angeles area as well as a...
Drop-In with Josh
Fri 5/10 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative: Screening of 'Aurora's Sunrise' Film and Discussion
Fri 5/10 • 2PM - 5PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
Join us for a special screening of Aurora’s Sunrise, an award-winning animated documentary film. Post-screening there will be an enriching discussion with insights from Dr. Eric Esrailian, the film's producer; Inna Sahakyan, the film’s director;...
UCLA Film & Television Archive Present: The World of Dong Kingman / Golden Gate Girls Screening
Fri 5/10 • 7:30PM - 9:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater - Hammer Museum
Join UCLA Film & Television Archive for a special double feature – Golden Gate Girls by S. Louisa Wei and The World of Dong Kingman by James Wong Howe document the lives and work of Chinese American artists.
Bruin Day • Saturday May 5/11
Bruin Day for Transfers
Sat 5/11
Bruin Day is an exclusive, annual event designed for admitted transfer students and their families to learn about our world-class academic programs, research opportunities, financial aid and campus resources. You can also take guided campus tours,...
2024 UC Moves Challenge
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/31 RSVP
Represent UCLA/UCLA Health in the 2024 systemwide 4-week movement challenge in May! This year, we're using the Spring into Motion app, with an all-things-spring theme that awakens a fresh, energetic outlook with daily inspiration, healthy recipes,...
BAB Alumni & Friends Golden Gate Nature Walk
Sat 5/11 • 8AM PDT
Point Bonita, Marin Headlands
Welcome to Summer Nature Stroll for Friends and Families. See beautiful views of the Golden Gate, with opportunities to see incredible wildlife. Join us for the optional lunch meet up to follow at 12:30pm for the Bay Area Bruins North Bay Happy Hour!
AAPI Multimedia Textbook: Championing Ethnic Studies towards Solidarity
Sat 5/11 • 9AM - 12PM PDT
3201 West 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90005
This Asian Pacific American History Month, we invite grades 7-12 teachers, education administrators, and community members to join us as we explore the necessity of solidarity in Ethnic Studies implementation and preview UCLA's ongoing project:...
New York Tri-State Network: Central Park Pac-12 Alumni Softball Series
Sat 5/11 • 12PM PDT
Central Park - North Meadow, Softball Field 2 • New York NY
As the weather begins to change, it's time to dust off your gloves and join UCLA alumni in New York for softball this spring and summer. Connect with your Bruin community as we take on other Pac-12 schools in Central Park. All games are drop-in and...
Lunch with Bay Area Bruins
Sat 5/11 • 12:30PM PDT
Joinery
Bay Area Bruins invite you to join us for lunch and drinks at Joinery in Sausalito. You'll have the opportunity to connect with other Bruins. If you have any questions, please contact Magali at...
Coffee Social - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Sat 5/11 • 3:30PM PDT
Pret A Manger, Maker Maxity Ground Floor
Coffee Socials are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, Coffee Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin...
UCLA Black Alumni Association Mixer in partnership with the Black Bruin Transfer Success Program for Admitted Students
Sat 5/11 • 4:30PM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center, Founders' Room and Patio
Black Bruin Transfer Experience (BBTE) is an annual event that allows newly admitted, Black-identifying transfer students the opportunity to learn more about the UCLA community. This mixer with the UCLA Black Alumni Association (UBAA) is an...
Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA Gala
Sat 5/11 • 6PM PDT
UCLA Luskin Conference Center • Los Angeles CA
You're invited to the Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA's bi-annual scholarship gala, an event brimming with Bruin fun and community spirit. We will honor Doug Chiang '86, senior vice president and executive design director at Lucasfilm Ltd., and Dan...
Sunday May 5/12
2024 UC Moves Challenge
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/31 RSVP
Represent UCLA/UCLA Health in the 2024 systemwide 4-week movement challenge in May! This year, we're using the Spring into Motion app, with an all-things-spring theme that awakens a fresh, energetic outlook with daily inspiration, healthy recipes,...
Monday May 5/13
UCLA's Korean American Studies Symposium
Mon 5/13 • 1PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
During this symposium, "From the East Coast to the West Coast, a closer look at Koreatowns in the United States beyond Ethnic Enclaves, " Professors Edward T. Chang, Shelley Sang-Hee Lee, and Jinwon Kim will be in conversation with Dr. Kyeyoung...
ASC Fireside Chat with Julie Sina
Mon 5/13 • 6:30PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
Join ASC as we welcome Dr. Julie Sina who will share her amazing journey from student affairs to University Administrator.
Bay Area Bruins May Planning Meeting
Mon 5/13 • 7PM PDT
Zoom
Bay Area Bruins network board meeting. We will be discussing upcoming events and plan new events. All are welcome!
Tuesday May 5/14
ASC Executive Leadership Board Meeting
Tue 5/14 • 4PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
Meeting for ASC leadership to discuss official business.
Confusion of the Babels: Multilingualism and Translation in Ancient Judaism
Tue 5/14 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
Royce 306
While the usual rendering and understanding of the Tower of Babel narrative (Gen 11:1–9) presumes the existence of one unified divine and human language (usually Hebrew, but with other candidates) between Eden and Babel, an alternative narrative...
Dinner in the Dorms
Tue 5/14 • 5:30PM PDT
De Neve Commons Residential Restaurant • Los Angeles CA
Alumni Mentor Program mentors and students are invited to the end-of-the-year event to celebrate your mentorship over a shared meal together at a UCLA dining hall. Afterward, we encourage mentors and students to attend the My Last Lecture event at 7...
Conejo Valley: Wine Tasting
Tue 5/14 • 6PM PDT
West Tasting Room • Thousand Oaks CA
Join Conejo Valley Bruins to learn more about California, Oregon, and Washington wines from knowledgeable Sommeliers over pizza and charcuterie. Flights, glasses, and bottles are available. No host bar.
Bruin Family Dinner at El Pollo Inka
Tue 5/14 • 6:30PM PDT
El Pollo Inka - Rolling Hills Estates • Rolling Hills Estates CA
Register today to join your South Bay Bruin family for delicious Peruvian food at family owned El Pollo Inka in Rolling Hills Estates. Options on the three-course menu include lomo saltado, rotisserie chicken, chicken fried rice, pan fried sea bass,...
2024 Marty Sklar My Last Lecture honoring Andrea Ghez
Tue 5/14 • 7PM PDT
DeNeve Auditorium
Join the Alumni Scholars Club and Alumni Association as they honor this year’s Marty Sklar My Last Lecture recipient Andrea Ghez. ASC will host an award ceremony where the winning professor will give an inspiring lecture on the question posed to...
Rose Bowl Bruins Open Board Meeting
Tue 5/14 • 7PM PDT
Pasadena Senior Center - Piano Lounge Area • Pasadena CA
Please save the date! All UCLA alumni in the Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley area are invited. Come find out what is happening with your local UCLA alumni network, propose event ideas or volunteer to help build an inclusive UCLA community in the San...
Spring Graduate Composers Concert
Tue 5/14 • 8PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
The graduate-level students of the UCLA Department of Music Composition Area showcase their latest works. Join us for a variety of creative, unique, and emotive pieces.
Wednesday May 5/15
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 5/15 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
FITWELL Talks
Wed 5/15 • 12PM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
FITWELL Talks: Benefits of Cold Therapy w/Dr. Joshua Goldman, UCLA Health Wednesday, May 15 12:00pm - 12:30pm Via Zoom There is a growing trend toward cold therapy and you have likely seen people doing cold plunge or taking ice baths. But why?...
UX Practitioner Meetup
Wed 5/15 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Informal sessions for UCLA staff currently practicing UX design to collaborate. Join us for: In-depth discussions, Design reviews, Research results and methodology.
Thursday May 5/16
Book Talk with William Gow - "Performing Chinatown"
Thu 5/16 • 4PM - 5:15PM PDT RSVP
Distinctive Collections Classroom, Charles E. Young Research Library, Level A
Professor William Gow (CSU Sacramento) will present highlights from his new book, Performing Chinatown (Stanford University Press, 2024) and have a conversation with Dr. Kelly Fong and Dr. Evyn Lê Espiritu Gandhi from UCLA’s Asian American Studies...
GSRW: Gearing up for Graduate and Professional School Application & Gap Year Options
Thu 5/16 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP
Are you considering Graduate/Professional School and need to take a few gap years to prepare yourself? Learn the variety of ways that you can make your application stronger during your gap year for the variety of experiences you can gain to optimize...
Bruin Business 100 Reception
Thu 5/16 • 6PM PDT
James West Alumni Center, Collins Conference Room • Los Angeles CA
The 2024 Bruin Business 100 Recipients will be recognized and celebrated. Recipients, campus partners, and other distinguished guests will be invited to enjoy an evening of community, refreshments, beverages, and celebration of our outstanding Bruin...
Westside: Night at the Ballpark with Westside Bruins
Thu 5/16 • 7PM PDT
Jackie Robinson Stadium
Come join the Westside Bruins to see the Bruins take on the Stanford Cardinal in the last Pac-12 baseball series at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Bring your Bruins, past, present, and future.
Friday May 5/17
Men's Rowing vs American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) Championships
Fri 5/17
Melton Lake, Oak Ridge, TN
Dialogue across Difference: Resetting the Table's "Speaking Across Conflict" Workshop
Fri 5/17 • 12PM PDT
Forthcoming
The Dialogue across Difference Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for staff, administrators, and faculty to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences....
Yuri Kochiyama Digital Exhibit & Collections (Webinar)
Fri 5/17 • 12PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
Yuri Kochiyama is an iconic figure in the Asian American community, civil rights and social movement history. This exhibition and collection containing more than 3,500 digitized images deepens our understanding of her politicization and growth as a...
Ocean Harvest, The Rez Metal Pop-Up
Fri 5/17 • 6PM - 7:30PM PDT
UCLA Bruin Plaza
UCLA American Indian Studies Center, along with Anthropology and Herb Alpert School of Music is supporting this Metal music pop-up event with guest performers Alliance, The War Pig, One Way Sky and Ocean Harvest.
Music of Turkey and Korea
Fri 5/17 • 7PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
The Music of Turkey Ensemble and the Music of Korea Ensemble showcase traditional music from these regions on the same stage. In the Music of Turkey Ensemble class, students learn to perform the vocal and instrumental repertoire from art music,...
Spring Sing 2024
Fri 5/17 • 7:30PM PDT
Los Angeles Tennis Center
Since its debut in 1945, Spring Sing has showcased UCLA’s most talented students performing song, dance, and sketch comedy. The show attracts celebrities, scouts, and Bruins of all ages with performances by up-and-coming stars. Hosted by the UCLA...
The Grand Hotel Tartarus Opera Premiere
Fri 5/17 • 8PM PDT
Freud Playhouse
Six guests appear at an ornate hotel with no idea how they got there. The gracious and aristocratic hotel manager, Mr. Lucian, promises to fulfill all their earthly desires for eternity if they remain. In this new opera by Richard Danielpour, the...
Saturday May 5/18
UCLA Westside Alumni Hike
Sat 5/18 • 8:15AM PDT
Los Liones Trail • Pacific Palisades CA
Join UCLA Westside Alumni for another hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. We will be hiking the Los Liones/Los Leones Trail. Less experienced hikers will be able to stop and turn around at the first outlook - a natural turnaround point. More...
Clarkia Festival
Sat 5/18 • 10AM - 4PM PDT
707 Tiverton Drive
Join us for an all-day celebration featuring live music, food trucks, Garden tours, educational activities, and more! Our Clarkia Hill will be in full bloom, highlighting the diversity of the genus represented in our new logo. Entry to the...
Bookish Biomes
Sat 5/18 • 11AM - 2PM PDT
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
The Clark Library preserves and provides access to over 130,000 books, manuscripts, and artworks dating from the 15th century to the present. But there is a library of living things on the five acres of green space outside the library's building,...
TSAN May Book Club
Sat 5/18 • 12PM PDT
Holmby Park
Join the Transfer Student Alumni Network (TSAN) for our May book club meeting in person at Holmby Park! This month's selection is Behind Her Eyes By Sarah Pinborough. All UCLA alumni are welcome to this event, including non-transfers. Don't miss...
Music of China and Thailand
Sat 5/18 • 7PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
The Music of China Ensemble and Music of Thailand Ensemble showcase traditional music from these regions on the same stage. The Music of China Ensemble performs arias from Kun opera of the 15th century, silk-and-bamboo music from the Shanghai area,...
Sunday May 5/19
Urban Hike at Balboa Park with San Diego Bruins and the UCLA Latino American Alumni Association
Sun 5/19 • 9AM PDT
Balboa Park
Join the UCLA Alumni Network of San Diego and the UCLA Latino Alumni Association on an urban hike/walk through the special gem of Balboa Park. Meet at the Kate Sessions statue near the 6th Avenue entrance and then walk through the park, ending at...
A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Synagogue
Sun 5/19 • 1PM PDT
Royce 314 & 306
Going to and from – or even just past – the synagogue has long been a central feature of the Jewish experience. As a moral and aesthetic benchmark, the synagogue with its sounds, texts, and rituals has infiltrated the cultural creations of Jews in...
Coffee Social - Roseville, CA
Sun 5/19 • 3PM PDT
Bloom Coffee & Kitchen • Roseville, CA CA
Coffee Socials are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, Coffee Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin...
The Grand Hotel Tartarus
Sun 5/19 • 8PM PDT
Freud Playhouse
Six guests appear at an ornate hotel with no idea how they got there. The gracious and aristocratic hotel manager, Mr. Lucian, promises to fulfill all their earthly desires for eternity if they remain. In this new opera by Richard Danielpour, the...
Monday May 5/20
Undergraduate Research Week 2024
Mon 5/20 - Fri 5/24
You're invited to Undergraduate Research Week 2024 (May 20-24)! Now in its 11th year, Undergraduate Research Week is UCLA's largest undergraduate conference, with dozens of events throughout the week. Explore events here:...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Coffee Social - Los Angeles, CA
Mon 5/20 • 6PM PDT
Gelson's - West LA
"Coffee Socials are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, Coffee Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin...
UCLA Jazz Combos and Ensembles Concert 1
Mon 5/20 • 7PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
UCLA student combos and ensembles directed by world-class jazz artists will be performing well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, and pop songs, as well as compositions by the faculty directors and the students.
Tuesday May 5/21
RSVP for 2024 BruinTech Spring Conference
Tue 5/21 - Thu 5/23 RSVP
You’re invited to the 2024 BruinTech Spring Conference from Tuesday, May 21 - Thursday, May 23! You don’t need to RSVP for the virtual days on May 21-22, but make sure to claim your spot for the in-person session on May 23 – we promise engaging...
Undergraduate Research Week 2024
Mon 5/20 - Fri 5/24
You're invited to Undergraduate Research Week 2024 (May 20-24)! Now in its 11th year, Undergraduate Research Week is UCLA's largest undergraduate conference, with dozens of events throughout the week. Explore events here:...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase: Live Presentations
Tue 5/21 • 12:30PM - 5PM PDT
The Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase is the main event during Undergraduate Research Week, with hundreds of UCLA undergraduates gathering to share their research and creative projects on the Undergraduate Research Week website as live...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
ASC Executive Leadership Board Meeting
Tue 5/21 • 4PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
Meeting for ASC leadership to discuss official business.
Central Coast: CCN Alumni Mixer
Tue 5/21 • 5PM PDT
Charlie's Place
Join the Central Coast Network for a happy hour mixer at Charlie's Place in San Luis Obispo. Eat, drink, and reconnect with Bruins.
UCLA Jazz Combos and Ensembles Concert 2
Tue 5/21 • 7PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
UCLA student combos and ensembles directed by world-class jazz artists will be performing well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, and pop songs, as well as compositions by the faculty directors and the students.
The Grand Hotel Tartarus
Tue 5/21 • 8PM PDT
Freud Playhouse
Six guests appear at an ornate hotel with no idea how they got there. The gracious and aristocratic hotel manager, Mr. Lucian, promises to fulfill all their earthly desires for eternity if they remain. In this new opera by Richard Danielpour, the...
Wednesday May 5/22
Undergraduate Research Week 2024
Mon 5/20 - Fri 5/24
You're invited to Undergraduate Research Week 2024 (May 20-24)! Now in its 11th year, Undergraduate Research Week is UCLA's largest undergraduate conference, with dozens of events throughout the week. Explore events here:...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
RSVP for 2024 BruinTech Spring Conference
Tue 5/21 - Thu 5/23 RSVP
You’re invited to the 2024 BruinTech Spring Conference from Tuesday, May 21 - Thursday, May 23! You don’t need to RSVP for the virtual days on May 21-22, but make sure to claim your spot for the in-person session on May 23 – we promise engaging...
Zurich Network: UCLA Alumni Lunch
Wed 5/22 • 3:15AM PDT
Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten
Join Bruins in Zurich at Restaurant Zunfthaus zer Zimmerleuten for a luncheon open to all UCLA alumni. In this forum, you will obtain updates on UCLA activities and information on how each of us can contribute to UCLA.
Community Engagement and Social Justice (CESJ) Research Day
Wed 5/22 • 9AM - 4PM PDT
Charles E. Young Research Library Main Conference Room
Celebrate community-engaged and social justice research by UCLA undergraduates at the Community Engagement and Social Justice (CESJ) Research Day! CESJ Research Day is an in-person Undergraduate Research Week event consisting of research...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
The Bake/Jairazbhoy Digital Archive of South Asian Traditional Music and Arts
Wed 5/22 • 1PM PDT RSVP
Schoenberg Music Building 1230 (Green Room)
The UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive in partnership with the UCLA Digital Library Program is thrilled to announce the launch of the Bake / Jairazbhoy Digital Archive of South Asian Traditional Music and Arts. Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy (Founding Chair of the...
ASC Scholar Report
Wed 5/22 • 6PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
Join ASC for its version of a TedTalk. Current Alumni Scholars will present on their research
Global Bruins Graduation Event
Wed 5/22 • 6PM - 8PM PDT
Palisades Room, Carnasale Commons
Global Bruins! The UCLA Dashew Center and UCLA Study Abroad invite you to join this special graduation event! Wednesday, May 22nd at 6pm @ Palisades Room. Whether you are an international student/scholar or have studied abroad, we would like to...
Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars • Social Events/Cultural Programs
UCLA Jazz Combos and Ensembles Concert 3
Wed 5/22 • 7PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
UCLA student combos and ensembles directed by world-class jazz artists will be performing well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, and pop songs, as well as compositions by the faculty directors and the students.
Thursday May 5/23
Undergraduate Research Week 2024
Mon 5/20 - Fri 5/24
You're invited to Undergraduate Research Week 2024 (May 20-24)! Now in its 11th year, Undergraduate Research Week is UCLA's largest undergraduate conference, with dozens of events throughout the week. Explore events here:...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
RSVP for 2024 BruinTech Spring Conference
Tue 5/21 - Thu 5/23 RSVP
You’re invited to the 2024 BruinTech Spring Conference from Tuesday, May 21 - Thursday, May 23! You don’t need to RSVP for the virtual days on May 21-22, but make sure to claim your spot for the in-person session on May 23 – we promise engaging...
McNair Scholars Senior Presentations
Thu 5/23 • 10AM - 4PM PDT
CSRC Library – 144 Haines Hall
Join us in the CSRC Library for a day of presentations by graduating McNair scholars!
Signs of Faith Against Facism
Thu 5/23 • 4:30PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP
Kaplan 365
In this book talk, Eric Martin will explore how people of faith can connect their religious traditions with the rise of overtly fascist violence in the United States. With first-hand accounts from the largest white supremacist gathering in modern...
ASC Paving New Pathways
Thu 5/23 • 5:30PM PDT
Zoom
Join the Alumni Scholars Club Bunche Committee for a virtual event focused on providing advice to underrepresented students on college and career paths.
Music of Java and Armenia
Thu 5/23 • 7PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
The Music of Java Ensemble and the Armenian Music Ensemble showcase traditional music from these regions on the same stage. The Music of Java Ensemble centers on the music of Central Javanese gamelan, a percussion-dominated musical ensemble...
The Grand Hotel Tartarus
Thu 5/23 • 8PM PDT
Freud Playhouse
Six guests appear at an ornate hotel with no idea how they got there. The gracious and aristocratic hotel manager, Mr. Lucian, promises to fulfill all their earthly desires for eternity if they remain. In this new opera by Richard Danielpour, the...
Friday May 5/24
Undergraduate Research Week 2024
Mon 5/20 - Fri 5/24
You're invited to Undergraduate Research Week 2024 (May 20-24)! Now in its 11th year, Undergraduate Research Week is UCLA's largest undergraduate conference, with dozens of events throughout the week. Explore events here:...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
UCLA Gluck Musicians Year End Showcase Concert
Fri 5/24 • 11AM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
Join us for the culmination of the 2023-24 Gluck Fellows Program. The Gluck End of Year Showcase Concert features performances from many different UCLA Gluck Ensembles for an audience of K-12 students from partner schools throughout the Los Angeles...
Saturday May 5/25
New York Tri-State Network: Central Park Pac-12 Alumni Softball Series
Sat 5/25 • 12PM PDT
Central Park - North Meadow, Softball Field 2 • New York NY
As the weather begins to change, it's time to dust off your gloves and join UCLA alumni in New York for softball this spring and summer. Connect with your Bruin community as we take on other Pac-12 schools in Central Park. All games are drop-in and...
Monday May 5/27
Tuesday May 5/28
ASC Executive Leadership Board Meeting
Tue 5/28 • 4PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
Meeting for ASC leadership to discuss official business.
Spring Woodwind Chamber Concert
Tue 5/28 • 6PM PDT
Lani Hall
Led by UCLA Woodwind Area Faculty, the Woodwind Chamber Ensemble course provides UCLA music students with the opportunity to prepare and present an intimate evening of small ensemble music featuring members of the woodwind family.
Collaborative Piano Spring Class Concert
Tue 5/28 • 7PM PDT
Ensemble Room: Evelyn & Mo Ostin Music Center
Dr. James Lent leads his class of pianists in a varied concert featuring works for piano duet, piano duo, piano quartet, violin and piano, voice and piano, piano concertos, and other unique combinations.
Wednesday May 5/29
USP End of the Year Celebration
Wed 5/29 • 5PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
Bradley Hall Charles E. Young Drive West Los Angeles, CA 90095
You are invited to join our community and celebrate one more academic year of success, growth, sacrifices, and community support. Our wish is to bring everyone together and celebrate each other, whether if you are graduating, continuing or simply...
UCLA Alumni & Friends OC Book Club: "A Table for Two" by Amor Towles
Wed 5/29 • 7PM PDT
Zoom
Join the Orange County Alumni Network for our May UCLA Alumni & Friends Book Club! From the bestselling author of "The Lincoln Highway," "A Gentleman in Moscow," and "Rules of Civility," this month's selection is Amor Towles' latest release, "A...
Thursday May 5/30
Botany Brown Bag: Dr. Tom Gillespie - "Amazing Hawaiian Plants in the UCLA Botanical Garden"
Thu 5/30 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
La Kretz Garden Pavilion
Join us for our Botany Brown Bag lunch and learn series! This free public lecture series is continued by Dr. Tom Gillespie, who will give a talk entitled "Amazing Hawaiian Plants in the UCLA Botanical Garden" on May 30 at 12pm. Stop in on your...
UCLA Social Enterprise Academy Venture Showcase
Thu 5/30 • 4PM PDT
Zoom
UCLA Alumni Affairs, the UCLA Department of Economics, and the Academies for Social Entrepreneurship invite you to the UCLA Social Enterprise Academy Venture Showcase. Three student teams representing local community organizations will pitch...
Bay Area Bruins/UCLA APA Alumni: Karaoke and Happy Hour
Thu 5/30 • 6PM PDT
Aura Cinema
Bay Area Bruins and UCLA APA Alumni are doing a happy hour and karaoke night at Aura Cinema! Come to drink, sign, listen, and network!
Music of The Old Time String Band, Klezmer Music Ensemble and African American Music Ensemble
Thu 5/30 • 7PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
The Old Time String Band, Klezmer Music Ensemble, and African American Music Ensemble showcase music from these traditions on the same stage. The Old-Time String Band Ensemble, formerly the Anglo-American Ensemble, performs traditional music of...
Friday May 5/31
2024 UC Moves Challenge
Mon 5/6 - Fri 5/31 RSVP
Represent UCLA/UCLA Health in the 2024 systemwide 4-week movement challenge in May! This year, we're using the Spring into Motion app, with an all-things-spring theme that awakens a fresh, energetic outlook with daily inspiration, healthy recipes,...
Spring Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Concert
Fri 5/31 • 8PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the final joint wind band concert of the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
Saturday June 6/1
Orange County: Volunteer at Harvest Solutions Farm
Sat 6/1 • 7:30AM - 5PM PDT
Harvest Solutions Farm • Irvine CA
Join UCLA Alumni Orange County as we plant, harvest, weed and maintain the fields of Harvest Solutions Farm, located just down the road from Second Harvest's food bank in Irvine. Volunteering at Harvest Solutions Farm will be a great way to give...
Inland Empire Network: Guided Tour of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum
Sat 6/1 • 10AM PDT
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum • Riverside CA
We will gather at the museum for a guided tour--Walk and Wonder. Then free exploration of the museums. After museum time those who are interested can join us at the Mission Inn. The Cheech Museum has a world famous collection and will be fun for all.
Fourth Annual Day of Armenian Music, Arts, and Culture
Sat 6/1 • 11AM PDT
Schoenberg Music Building
Join us for the Fourth Annual Day of Armenian Music, Arts, and Culture presented by the Armenian Music Program. The Armenian Music Program at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music provides an in-depth exploration of Armenia’s rich musical heritage,...
New York Tri-State Network: Central Park Pac-12 Alumni Softball Series
Sat 6/1 • 12PM PDT
Central Park - North Meadow, Softball Field 2 • New York NY
As the weather begins to change, it's time to dust off your gloves and join UCLA alumni in New York for softball this spring and summer. Connect with your Bruin community as we take on other Pac-12 schools in Central Park. All games are drop-in and...
Music of India and Mexico
Sat 6/1 • 7PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
The Music of India Ensemble and the Music of Mexico Ensemble showcase traditional music from these regions on the same stage. The Indian Music Ensembles focus on the performance of Indian classical music on the sitar and tabla. These are group...
UCLA Black Alumni Association Black Bruins Bowl
Sat 6/1 • 7:30PM PDT
Alameda Bowlero on the Shorline • Alameda CA
*RSVP link coming soon!* Date subject to change, check back for updates Get ready to get your bowl on! We're planning a Black Bruin meet-up in June at the Bowlero in Alameda. There will be food, drinks and music so prepare to dust off your bowling...
Sunday June 6/2
Music of Bali and Music and Dance of Ghana
Sun 6/2 • 4PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
The Music of Bali Ensemble and Music and Dance of Ghana Ensemble showcase traditional music from these regions on the same stage. The Music of Bali Ensemble features gamelan (the generic Indonesian word for orchestra) music and dance. The Balinese...
Monday June 6/3
Spring Percussion Ensemble Concert
Mon 6/3 • 8PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the final Percussion Ensemble concert of the 2023-2024 academic year.
Tuesday June 6/4
Mastering Your Business Model with Sami Toussi ’11
Tue 6/4 • 12PM PDT
Live via Zoom
Calling all entrepreneurs! Whether embarking on a new venture or steering an existing ship, find the key to prosperity in this workshop with career strategist and alumna, Sami Toussi. For new business owners, it's a compass for establishing a robust...
True Bruin Traditions Keeper Medal Ceremony
Tue 6/4 • 5:45PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
This program honors students who have completed requirements of the True Bruin Traditions Keeper program during their time as a student.
Wednesday June 6/5
Guided Meditation
Wed 6/5 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
Take 20 minutes in your day to enjoy much-needed relaxation and calm. When registering, please enter "UCLA" under "organization".
21st Annual Benno Rubinyi Piano Undergraduate Student Competition
Wed 6/5 • 5PM PDT
Ensemble Room: Evelyn & Mo Ostin Music Center
Join us as undergraduate student pianists compete for top honors, each performing two classical selections for a panel of judges.
Spring Choral Concert
Wed 6/5 • 8PM PDT
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the final Choral Studies Concert of the 2023-2024 .
Spring Symphony Concert
Wed 6/5 • 8PM PDT
Schoenberg Hall
Founded in 2002, UCLA Symphony is UCLA’s campus-wide orchestra, drawing its membership from throughout the university community and performing a full spectrum of symphonic repertoire. Join us for their final concert of the 2023-2024 academic...
Friday June 6/7
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Fri 6/7 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information...
Conference: "Oscar Wilde, Sexuality, and the State"
Fri 6/7 • 10AM - Sat 6/8 • 1PM PDT
UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
This conference will consider both the fin-de-siècle contexts and the worldwide consequences of the three trials involving Oscar Wilde that took place at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) from 3 April 1895 to 25 May 1895. These trials, which...
Saturday June 6/8
Transportation Camp LA 2024
Sat 6/8 • 9:30AM - 5:04PM PDT
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, Check-In @ Room 2355 337 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
TransportationCamp LA is an open venue for sharing and learning about the region’s transportation issues and successes. It aims to be an open, forward-thinking event that brings together people of all facets of the transportation world. ...
New York Tri-State Network: Central Park Pac-12 Alumni Softball Series
Sat 6/8 • 12PM PDT
Central Park - North Meadow, Softball Field 2 • New York NY
As the weather begins to change, it's time to dust off your gloves and join UCLA alumni in New York for softball this spring and summer. Connect with your Bruin community as we take on other Pac-12 schools in Central Park. All games are drop-in and...
Tuesday June 6/11
Coffee Social- San Marcos, CA
Tue 6/11 • 10AM PDT
Ryan Bros Coffee of San Marcos • San Marcos CA
"Coffee Socials are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, Coffee Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin...
Thursday June 6/13
UCLA Commencement 2024
Thu 6/13 - Sun 6/16
UCLA Campus, Westwood
UCLA is happy to host our newest Bruin graduates and their guests on campus Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16 for UCLA Commencement 2024. Please visit commencement.ucla.edu for a detailed listing of all ceremonies and links to ceremony and...
Community Reception for UC Barcelona Alumni, Students and Friends
Thu 6/13 • 6:30PM PDT
El Reial Cercle Artistic de Barcelona
University of California alumni, students and friends are invited to come together for a stimulating series of talks featuring a group of successful, academics from the UC alumni community based in Barcelona. Following, please join us for a...
Friday June 6/14
UCLA Commencement 2024
Thu 6/13 - Sun 6/16
UCLA Campus, Westwood
UCLA is happy to host our newest Bruin graduates and their guests on campus Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16 for UCLA Commencement 2024. Please visit commencement.ucla.edu for a detailed listing of all ceremonies and links to ceremony and...
Grad Central 2024
Fri 6/14 • 12PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
Grad Central is an open-house style event for graduating students, their friends and families to celebrate this milestone achievement. This day marks a pivotal transition from student to alumni.
Saturday June 6/15
UCLA Commencement 2024
Thu 6/13 - Sun 6/16
UCLA Campus, Westwood
UCLA is happy to host our newest Bruin graduates and their guests on campus Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16 for UCLA Commencement 2024. Please visit commencement.ucla.edu for a detailed listing of all ceremonies and links to ceremony and...
New York Tri-State Network: Central Park Pac-12 Alumni Softball Series
Sat 6/15 • 12PM PDT
Central Park - North Meadow, Softball Field 2 • New York NY
As the weather begins to change, it's time to dust off your gloves and join UCLA alumni in New York for softball this spring and summer. Connect with your Bruin community as we take on other Pac-12 schools in Central Park. All games are drop-in and...
Sunday June 6/16
UCLA Commencement 2024
Thu 6/13 - Sun 6/16
UCLA Campus, Westwood
UCLA is happy to host our newest Bruin graduates and their guests on campus Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16 for UCLA Commencement 2024. Please visit commencement.ucla.edu for a detailed listing of all ceremonies and links to ceremony and...
UCLA Black Alumni Association to support the Black Graduate Student Association Graduate Graduation Brunch
Sun 6/16 • 12PM PDT
James West Alumni Center
The Black Graduate Student Association presents their annual Graduate Graduation Brunch preceding AfroGrad
Wednesday June 6/19
Thursday June 6/20
Opera In The Park - Orinda
Thu 6/20 • 6PM PDT
Orinda Community Park • Orinda CA
Join other Bruins while Festival Opera artists bring you a stunning concert of Opera and Broadway hits, at their annual free Opera In The Park - Orinda event!
South Bay Network: Summer Solstice Pier to Pier Walk
Thu 6/20 • 6PM PDT
Manhatten Beach Pier
Join the South Bay Bruins on a round-trip walk from Manhattan Beach Pier to Hermosa Beach Pier and back during the summer solstice.
Wednesday June 6/26
Supporting Your LGBTQ Colleagues In The Workplace With Kevin Medina, M.S.W. ʼ16, M.P.P. ʼ16
Wed 6/26 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
While many companies have advanced their DEI policies in recent years, LGBTQ professionals continue to face unique challenges based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. In this webinar, Kevin Medina, will cover gender and sexuality...
Saturday June 6/29
UCLA Latino Alumni Association to attend the UC Chicanx/Latinx Alumni Association Meeting at UC Santa Barbara
Sat 6/29 • 9AM PDT
UC Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara CA
ULAA attends the UC Chicanx/Latinx Alumni Association (UC CLAA) Meeting at UC Santa Barbara
New York Tri-State Network: Central Park Pac-12 Alumni Softball Series
Sat 6/29 • 12PM PDT
Central Park - North Meadow, Softball Field 2 • New York NY
As the weather begins to change, it's time to dust off your gloves and join UCLA alumni in New York for softball this spring and summer. Connect with your Bruin community as we take on other Pac-12 schools in Central Park. All games are drop-in and...
Wine Tasting at Wood Family Vineyards
Sat 6/29 • 12PM PDT
Wood Family Vineyards • Livermore CA
Join other Bruins for wine tasting at Wood Family Vineyards in Livermore! Convenient food for purchase with Food Trucks on site Saturdays! (By popular demand, we can also round out the day by walking to an optional brewery stop after wine tasting).
California Clásico - San Jose Earthquakes vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
Sat 6/29 • 7PM PDT
Stanford Stadium • Stanford CA
Join Bay Area Bruins for the annual California Clásico soccer match at Stanford Stadium, where the San Jose Earthquakes, led by team captain Jackson Yueill (UCLA 2015, 2016) will battle the Los Angeles Galaxy. Following the game all fans will be...
Thursday July 7/4
Saturday July 7/6
New York Tri-State Network: Central Park Pac-12 Alumni Softball Series
Sat 7/6 • 12PM PDT
Central Park - North Meadow, Softball Field 2 • New York NY
As the weather begins to change, it's time to dust off your gloves and join UCLA alumni in New York for softball this spring and summer. Connect with your Bruin community as we take on other Pac-12 schools in Central Park. All games are drop-in and...
Saturday July 7/13
New York Tri-State Network: Central Park Pac-12 Alumni Softball Series
Sat 7/13 • 12PM PDT
Central Park - North Meadow, Softball Field 2 • New York NY
As the weather begins to change, it's time to dust off your gloves and join UCLA alumni in New York for softball this spring and summer. Connect with your Bruin community as we take on other Pac-12 schools in Central Park. All games are drop-in and...
Saturday July 7/20
New York Tri-State Network: Central Park Pac-12 Alumni Softball Series
Sat 7/20 • 12PM PDT
Central Park - North Meadow, Softball Field 2 • New York NY
As the weather begins to change, it's time to dust off your gloves and join UCLA alumni in New York for softball this spring and summer. Connect with your Bruin community as we take on other Pac-12 schools in Central Park. All games are drop-in and...
Saturday July 7/27
New York Tri-State Network: Central Park Pac-12 Alumni Softball Series
Sat 7/27 • 12PM PDT
Central Park - North Meadow, Softball Field 2 • New York NY
As the weather begins to change, it's time to dust off your gloves and join UCLA alumni in New York for softball this spring and summer. Connect with your Bruin community as we take on other Pac-12 schools in Central Park. All games are drop-in and...