Illustration by Julie Phan, Class of 2025
Today
Suicide Safe Training
Thu 11/6 • 9:30AM - 11:30AM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
This suicide prevention training includes step-by-step techniques to help a student at risk, life-promoting skills, and community resources. This training is appropriate for all members of the UCLA community, including campus partners, staff, faculty, and students who wish to better understand suicide and assist with its prevention outside of mental health settings.
Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network (In Person)
Thu 11/6 • 11:30AM - Mon 11/10 • 1PM PST RSVP
Join us at RISE for lunch and engaging in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.
Rclone in 60 Minutes: Safe and Fast File Transfer
Thu 11/6 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library, Data Science Center, Room 11630L
Move and sync files between your computer and cloud storage with confidence. No prior experience needed. You will learn What rclone is and when to use it How to create a remote connection for Google Drive, Box, or S3 with rclone config How to list files and check destinations with rclone ls How to transfer files with copy and when to mirror with sync How to practice safely with --dry-run, --interactive, and progress output
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Bruin Love Station
Thu 11/6 • 12PM - 3PM PST
Intramural Field Southeast Gates
The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff. Students are free to stop by to pick up any of our supplies
SwD Virtual Career Drop-Ins (11/6)
Thu 11/6 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST
Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation. Open for both Undergrad, Grad, and Post Doc SwDs
Mapping Your Way to Success: Finding and Using Maps at the UCLA Library
Thu 11/6 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Learn about the world-class map collection at the UCLA Library and how to incorporate maps in your research. We will discuss how to find and access maps, and then move towards how to read maps critically and discuss the many ways they can be incorporated in research across all disciplines and majors. Researching primary sources like maps can be intimidating, but after this workshop you’ll leave with the skills you need for success. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you are registered, you will receive the Zoom invitation details the day before the workshop.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Thu 11/6 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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.
CAPS Drop-In Hours
Thu 11/6 • 1PM - 3PM PST
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to support your mental health needs as you pursue your academic goals. No appointment required! For more information about CAPS: https://counseling.ucla.edu/
Talk: Jennifer Carcamo Presents "Historias Prohibidas del Istmo"
Thu 11/6 • 2PM - 3:30PM PST RSVP
10383 Bunche Hall
Building on filmmaker and scholar Jennifer Cárcamo’s current book project, this talk explores the historical and ideological origins of Central America’s communist parties, specifically in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, from 1920-1940.
TA & Postdoc Drop-In Hours
Thu 11/6 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Powell 190
Join us in person at Powell Library 190 to consult with the Graduate Student Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team on teaching-related professional development topics over light snacks and refreshments. Topics include: course design, instructional technology, strategizing for the academic job market, and support with ongoing teaching commitments (TAships, etc.).
CAAC Winter Enrollment Workshop
Thu 11/6 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Need help selecting courses for winter quarter? Have questions about the two pass enrollment process? This 60-minute workshop will answer these questions and more about the enrollment process. We will also review where to find options for your winter quarter GE and major courses. After a short presentation, our College Academic Mentors will be available to assist you individually in planning your study list for next quarter. To preview the presentation and review enrollment resources please visit this website: https://tinyurl.com/caacenroll You must register using the Zoom link provided. Registration is limited!
Applying Ally Accessibility Tools in your Bruin Learn course
Thu 11/6 • 3:30PM - 4:15PM PST
This training session will build on the foundational knowledge from Ally: Instructor Training 1 while introducing more technical functions of Ally's Accessibility Tools. Session facilitators will introduce the new Course Accessibility Report, compare the benefits of the Course Accessibility Report, the WYSIWYG editor, and the Canvas Accessibility Checker, and explore the new AI Auto-Generated Alternative Image Descriptions Tool. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Bruce Lee and Cultures of Solidarity: Lessons for Today
Thu 11/6 • 3:30PM - 6PM PST RSVP
Fowler Museum
Book Talk by author Jeff Chang for Water Mirror Echo Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America, followed by a panel with H. Samy Alim, Martha González, and Gaye Theresa Johnson.
Dissertation 101
Thu 11/6 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of the dissertation requirement in terms of structure, process, and role in one's career trajectory. The workshop will address the dissertation from multiple angles to deepen attendees' understanding of decisions and choices around the planning and execution of the dissertation.
First to Go LLC Signature Event
Thu 11/6 • 7PM - 9PM PST
Covel Grand Horizon Room, Sunset Plaza Stage
First to Go LLC's Signature Event for the year to celebrate National first-gen day and bring together the community.
November Birthday Party!
Thu 11/6 • 7PM - 9PM PST
De Neve Plaza Rooms
Let’s celebrate you! Each month, we’ll throw a fun and festive birthday bash to recognize all residents with birthdays that month. Whether it’s your actual birthday or you just want to join the celebration, everyone is welcome to stop by for cake, music, and good vibes. Come build connections and create community, and help us make each birthday feel a little more special.
Tomorrow
Bay Area Bruins: Volunteering at Shelter Inc.
Fri 11/7 • 1PM PST
Shelter Inc. • Concord
Volunteer with us at Shelter Inc. in Concord as we help them prepare for giving to those in need during Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes as we've helped with organizing their donation room in years past. Post-volunteering reception to follow at a restaurant in Concord.
Queer Fandom Fanatics
Fri 11/7 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Come geek out with others about all things pop culture through a queer lens!
Ace and Aro Space
Fri 11/7 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
The Ace and Aro Space is a weekly dialogue and affinity space wanting to build community or learn more about the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Fri 11/7 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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.
How do you lead in Graduate School? for First-Gen Students
Fri 11/7 • 2PM - 3:30PM PST RSVP
Strathmore 200
Effective Project Management Strategies for the Busy Grad. Learn effective project management strategies to support your many roles as a graduate student, teaching assistant, mentor/femtor, team player, research and more!
Suicide Safe Training
Fri 11/7 • 2PM - 4PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
This suicide prevention training includes step-by-step techniques to help a student at risk, life-promoting skills, and community resources. This training is appropriate for all members of the UCLA community, including campus partners, staff, faculty, and students who wish to better understand suicide and assist with its prevention outside of mental health settings.
Jam Session with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
Fri 11/7 • 3:30PM - 4:30PM PST
Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library
Join the UCLA Rubsamen Music Library for a Jam Session with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble. The afternoon will begin with a set by the Ensemble, followed by an open jam session. No RSVP required. All are welcome to participate!
QTBIPOC Space
Fri 11/7 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The QTBIPOC Space is an intentional space for all folks of different and similar lived experiences to build community, decompress, and practice collective care.
Notfilm
Fri 11/7 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
In-person: film preservationist and author Ross Lipman. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Notfilm U.S., 2015 10th anniversary screening Writer-director Ross Lipman’s deep dive into the production of literary giant, Irish playwright Samuel Beckett’s only movie, Film (co-directed with Alan Schneider, 1965), was hailed as one of the 10 best films of the year when it was released and stands a decade later as a master class in historical, aesthetic and thematic exposition. Weaving together primary documents, first-person interviews, archival materials and more, Lipman explores how the influences and concerns of a cavalcade of artists, both the celebrated and the obscure (including Beckett, star Buster Keaton, cinematographer Boris Kaufman and publisher Barney Rosset) coalesced — or not — into one of the most enigmatic and evocative cinematic works of the 20th century.—Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm DCP, color, 130 min. Director/Screenwriter: Ross Lipman. With: Kevin Brownlow, Leonard Maltin, Judith Douw. Part of: Ross Lipman and The Archival Impermanence Project
Saturday November 8
Alumni Band: Performance at UCLA Football vs. Nebraska
Sat 11/8 • 12PM PST
Rose Bowl •
Alumni Band performance, time TBA
Academic Advancement Program (AAP) Reunion: A Homecoming for All Alumni hosted by the UCLA Academic Advancement Program Alumni Network
Sat 11/8 • 2PM PST
Campbell Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095 • Los Angeles CA
UCLA AAPAN is hosting a reunion to celebrate our shared Bruin roots and bring it back to a home away from home – Campbell Hall. The event is open to all UCLA Alumni, with a special invitation to those we were part of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) through the decades. Whether you joined CCCP, FTSP, RAE, VIPS, the McNair Scholars Program, or other AAP initiatives, this event is for you! With a homecoming spirit, the reunion is a chance to reconnect with old friends, meet fellow alumni across generations, and strengthen the Bruin network. It's an opportunity to reminisce about your UCLA journey, share your stories, and build new connections in the AAP community. The reunion will be filled with food, drinks, and great conversation as we celebrate our legacy and look ahead to what’s next.
Atlanta Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs Nebraska
Sat 11/8 • 6PM PST
Stats Brewpub • Atlanta GA
Join us to cheer on our UCLA football team!
Bay Area Bruins: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs. Nebraska
Sat 11/8 • 6PM PST
Stadium Pub • Walnut Creek CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!
Bay Area Bruins: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs. Nebraska
Sat 11/8 • 6PM PST
Underdogs Cantina • San Francisco CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!
Orange County Alumni: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs. Nebraska
Sat 11/8 • 6PM PST
Sauced BBQ & Spirits • Irvine CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Reserved seating area. Happy Hour Pricing.
Washington, D.C. Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | vs. Nebraska
Sat 11/8 • 6PM PST
Astro Beer Hall • Washington DC
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Astro Beer Hall is located in downtown Washington, DC, and is located on top of the Metro Center WMATA Metro Rail station, which is served by the Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines.
The Man Without a World
Sat 11/8 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
In-person: film preservationist and author Ross Lipman, filmmaker Eleanor Antin, actor Christine Berry, violinist Alicia Svigals, pianist Donald Sosin. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. The Man Without a World U.S., 1991 Los Angeles restoration premiere! Through the persona of a censored, persecuted Soviet-era filmmaker, Yevgeny Antinov, writer-director Eleanor Antin constructs a captivating silent film portrait of Jewish shtetl life in 1920s Poland. Evocative of Guy Maddin, Antin remediates and repurposes period melodrama suffusing Jewish communal life before the Holocaust with mysticism, politics and homespun wisdom swirling in a pot of love, jealousy and murder. Presented with live original music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin, The Man Without a World was largely overlooked on its initial release but, restored in 2020, it is, as Ross Lipman writes, “ripe to at last be truly discovered.”—Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm DCP, b&w, silent with live musical accompaniment, 98 min. Director/Screenwriter: Eleanor Antin. With: Pier Marton, Christine Berry, Anna Henriques. Restored by Milestone Films with funding from the Sunrise Foundation for Education and the Arts. This screening was made possible with the essential support of the Sunrise Foundation for Education and the Arts. Part of: Ross Lipman and The Archival Impermanence Project
Sunday November 9
Alumni Scholarship Donor Reception
Sun 11/9 • 10AM PST
James West Alumni Center •
Event to honor the donors that provide Alumni Scholarships and introduce them to the students they will be supporting.
The Juniper Tree
Sun 11/9 • 7PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
In-person: film preservationist and author Ross Lipman, Archive Head of Preservation Jillian Borders. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Four Women U.S., 1975 Set to Nina Simone’s stirring ballad of the same name, Julie Dash’s dance film features Linda Martina Young as strong “Aunt Sarah,” tragic mulatto “Saffronia,” sensuous “Sweet Thing” and militant “Peaches.” Kinetic camerawork and editing, richly colored lighting, and meticulous costume, makeup and hair design work together with Young’s sensitive performance to turn longstanding Black female stereotypes to oblique, critical angles.—Jacqueline Stewart 16mm, color, 7 min. Director: Julie Dash. With: Linda Martina Young. The Juniper Tree Iceland, 1990 While still a graduate film student at UCLA, writer-director Nietzchka Keene used a Fulbright Fellowship to shoot this stunning folk horror story adapted from a Grimm fairytale on location in Iceland. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, The Juniper Tree features a pre-Sugarcubes Björk in her film debut as one of a pair of sisters (the other played by Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir) who are cast to the rocky wilds after their mother is accused of witchcraft and burned alive. The harsh but beautiful Icelandic landscape captured in dazzling black and white by cinematographer Randolph Sellars feels, as Ross Lipman writes, “so palpable it almost functions as a character.”—Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm 35mm, b&w, 79 min. Director/Screenwriter: Nietzchka Keene. With: Björk, Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir, Valdimar Örn Flygenring. Restored by the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research and The Film Foundation, with funding provided by the George Lucas Family Foundation. Part of: Ross Lipman and The Archival Impermanence Project
The Juniper Tree
Sun 11/9 • 7PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater in the Hammer Museum • Los Angeles CA
This film series celebrates the radical legacy of UCLA’s Ethno-Communications Program (1969–1973), a pioneering affirmative action initiative launched by Elyseo Taylor, the School of Theater, Film and Television’s first Black faculty member. Designed to train Black, Asian American, Latina/o/x and Native American students to use film as a tool for social change, the program paired filmmaking with journalism, mass communications and community engagement. The alumni in this film program created works that redefined independent media in Los Angeles, offering expansive, socially engaged portraits of multiracial America.
Monday November 10
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Mon 11/10 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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.
CAAC Winter Enrollment Workshop
Mon 11/10 • 2PM - 3PM PST
Need help selecting courses for winter quarter? Have questions about the two pass enrollment process? This 60-minute workshop will answer these questions and more about the enrollment process. We will also review where to find options for your winter quarter GE and major courses. After a short presentation, our College Academic Mentors will be available to assist you individually in planning your study list for next quarter. To preview the presentation and review enrollment resources please visit this website: https://tinyurl.com/caacenroll You must register using the Zoom link provided. Registration is limited!
Transfer Research Kickstart!
Mon 11/10 • 2PM - 3PM PST
UCLA Career Center Room 200
Interested in getting involved in research at UCLA? Join the UCLA Transfer Student Center, the UCLA Undergraduate Research Centers (URCs) for a workshop designed for transfer students. Dr. Monica Gonzalez Ramirez, Assistant Director of the URC-Sciences, will share how to get started in research, how to find opportunities in both STEM and HASS fields, and how to make the most of UCLA’s research resources as a transfer student.
We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe
Mon 11/10 • 3:30PM - 4:45PM PST
UCLA Dodd Hall, Room 147, 315 Portola Plaza, UCLA Campus
Film Screening and discussion with filmmaker Fred Kudjo Kuwornu. This multilingual documentary takes viewers on an expansive journey through the UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and France, offering a compelling reexamination of European art history and its cultural legacy.
BUS Community Meeting 4
Mon 11/10 • 5PM - 6PM PST
580 Cafe
Bruin Underground Scholars is hosting bi-weekly BUS community meetings in a welcoming space to connect, recharge, and build community. These gatherings offer a chance to come together, share stories, and support one another in a relaxed atmosphere. Meetings will be held at various locations across campus to help introduce students to different resources and programs available at UCLA. This rotation will give students the opportunity to connect with campus partners, discover new support services, and build stronger networks within the UCLA community. Food will be provided for students, first-come first served. Space to speak & be heard. Community & connection. Come as you are, we look forward to being in community with you.
UCLA Women's Basketball Bruin Bash vs. Oklahoma at Golden 1 Center
Mon 11/10 • 5PM - 6:30PM PST
Sauced BBQ - Sacramento • Sacramento CA
Join UCLA alumni, fans, and friends for a pregame happy hour before UCLA Women’s Basketball takes on the Oklahoma Sooners at Sacramento's Golden 1 Center. Enjoy a pregame meal with fellow Bruins at Sauced BBQ — conveniently located just steps from the arena at 1028 7th St., Sacramento, CA 95814. Date: November 10, 2025 Time: 5 - 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free (No-host food & drinks)
UCLA Latino Alumni Association Networking Mixer in Santa Ana
Mon 11/10 • 5:30PM PST
Pérez & Pérez • Santa Ana CA
Join the UCLA Latino Alumni Association (ULAA) for another unforgettable evening of connection, community, and Bruin spirit! This time, we’re heading to Santa Ana to connect with alumni where they live and work. Mingle with professionals, recent grads, donors, and friends of ULAA. Enjoy great company, grab delicious food and drinks (available for purchase at the venue). * Location: Perez & Perez Law Firm * Address: 217 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 * Date & Time: Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM * Event Duration: 3 hours * Cost: $25.00 per person (Proceeds support ULAA programs and services) A special thank you to alumnus Frank Perez for generously hosting us Perez & Perez! This event supports ULAA’s student and alumni engagement programs, fundraising activities, and our volunteer-led mission to empower the next generation of Bruins. Don’t miss it — come for the food, stay for the connections! Please note that transactions made through Eventbrite are non-gift payments. Your transaction will not be tax-deductible, and no donor credit will be provided. For more information on events or UCLA ULAA initiatives, please reach out to us at latino@alumni.ucla.edu
Tuesday November 11
Office Closed in Observance of Veterans Day Holiday
Tue 11/11
A129 Murphy Hall
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Bruin Professionals Century City Chapter Meeting
Tue 11/11 • 8AM PST
Century Towers • Century City CA
Join BP Century City Chapter for their monthly meeting!
New York Tri-State: UCLA Operation Mend Veterans Day Parade
Tue 11/11 • 9:30AM PST
Meeting Point TBA • New York NY
Come march alongside our warriors and caregivers in a show of support for their service to our nation! We will provide more information regarding meet-up time at The Pearl and we all walk to the train station. The parade start time is 12:30 PM. However, our meet-up time and spot has not been determined yet and the parade organizers will provide this information one week prior to the parade. We encourage you to wear Operation Mend gear (shirts, jacket, sweatshirt, hat). If you need any gear, you are able to purchase them directly on our new store site: https://www.bruincustomprint.com/operation\_mend/shop/home and part of the proceeds go back to us. Operation Mend was established in 2007 as a partnership between UCLA Health and the United States military. We provide advanced surgical and medical treatment, comprehensive psychological evaluation and support, and an intensive treatment program for symptoms related to post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury for post- 9/11 service members, veterans and their families. The program is available at absolutely no cost to the veterans or service members and is available to eligible warriors injured during combat operations or while training for service. UCLA Health Operation Mend is a member of the Warrior Care Network.
Team UC at the US Alumni Club Pub Quiz
Tue 11/11 • 10:30AM PST
Passyunk Avenue (Waterloo) • London United Kingdom
Come together with Team UC to take on reigning champions GW in an evening of friendly competition and connection at the US Alumni Club's Annual Pub Quiz! Guests will enjoy a lively night of trivia, networking, and camaraderie with fellow alumni and friends as they aim to take home the win for their alma mater.
Orange County Network: California’s Economic Outlook with Chief Economist Dr. Somjita Mitra ’00
Tue 11/11 • 6PM PST
Zoom
Who better to explain California’s economy than a Bruin? California—the world’s fourth-largest economy—is evolving rapidly amid global trade shifts, government spending debates, demographic transitions, and the rise of artificial intelligence. To help the UCLA community make sense of these forces, join us for a special conversation with Dr. Somjita Mitra ’00, Chief Economist for the California Department of Finance. Dr. Mitra will provide a clear and accessible forecast of where California’s economy is heading, offering insight on: * Demographic & workforce trends – How population changes, regional migration, and AI adoption are reshaping California’s labor force—from Silicon Valley engineers to Central Valley service workers. * Tariffs & global trade – How supply-chain realignments are impacting California’s key industries: technology, agriculture, logistics, and manufacturing. * Federal government shutdown effects – How interruptions to federal funding could ripple through California’s economy, affecting universities, public programs, research grants, and the state’s many government-adjacent employers. * AI & innovation – How emerging technologies are redefining productivity and competitiveness across Hollywood, biotech, and beyond. After Dr. Mitra’s presentation, participants will be invited into small-group breakout sessions to explore key themes more deeply and connect with fellow Bruins for open discussion and idea sharing. **About the Speaker** Dr. Somjita Mitra serves as Chief Economist at the California Department of Finance, where she oversees the Economic Research Unit responsible for preparing the state’s economic forecasts and advising on policy developments. She also guides the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors and provides analysis to the Director of Finance, the Governor’s administration, and other state and local agencies. Before joining the Department of Finance, Dr. Mitra was Director of the Institute for Applied Economics at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), where she led regional and industry studies across California. Earlier in her career, she worked as an economist and consultant specializing in market analysis, economic damages, and strategic research for public and private clients. A member of the Public Policy Institute of California’s Economic Policy Center Advisory Council, Dr. Mitra earned her BA in Economics and Political Science from UCLA and her MA and PhD in Economics from Claremont Graduate University. **Why Attend** This webinar is designed for Bruins across all fields—not just those in economics or government. * **For alumni:** Gain credible insights to inform business strategy, investments, and career planning. * **For students:** Connect classroom learning to real-world job markets. * **For faculty & staff:** Understand the broader economic forces shaping higher education and community engagement. This program highlights the influence of UCLA leadership in guiding policy, innovation, and economic resilience across California.
South Bay Book Club - November
Tue 11/11 • 7PM PST
Both in-person and virtual •
Come join Bruin Alumni and Friends for a fun and relaxing discussion of books. We try to curate a wide variety of genres (all recommended by our own members) to accommodate all tastes and to encourage each other to read something we wouldn't on our own. We would love to have you join us. All are welcome! NOVEMBER: Poetry Night - bring your own poem or song lyric to share **Please email bkronbeck@socal.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.**
Wednesday November 12
Educational Innovation and Scholarly Teaching Seminar Series: Taking Off the Rose-Colored Glasses
Wed 11/12 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Pritzker 1531
Undergraduate students are rarely taught how science and medicine perpetuate disparities or how these fields can be leveraged for change. During this seminar, Dr. Tripp will address how undergraduate science education can play a role in addressing persistent health disparities rooted in systemic oppression and implicit bias through justice-centered science curricula from her study. Undergraduate researchers with lived experiences of oppression, alongside community partners, co-created Social Justice in Science case studies that were implemented in an upper-division human physiology course. These materials guided pre-health students to connect physiology content with broader issues of health disparities and advocacy. Findings from student interviews revealed growth in critical consciousness, encompassing the ability to critically reflect on structural oppression that produces inequities, to develop critical self-efficacy to challenge these injustices, and to act in solidarity with those most affected. These findings underscore how justice-centered, community-informed curricula can empower educators to cultivate socially responsive healthcare professionals and scientists prepared to confront inequities. Bio: Brie Tripp is an Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Davis. She leads a lab of undergraduate researchers who study how to promote social and racial justice in undergraduate science classrooms, as well as the impacts of alternative grading practices. The lab performs mixed methods education and psychology research by centering students’ voices from underserved communities and developing justice-centered curricula in physiology and neurobiology education.
FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 11/12 • 10AM - 11AM PST
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!
Introduction to Siteimprove Accessibility Software (Hosted by Disabilities and Computing Program)
Wed 11/12 • 11AM - 12PM PST RSVP
This event is from our partner Disabilities and Computing Program This training introduces participants to Siteimprove, UCLA’s automated accessibility evaluation platform. Attendees will learn how to navigate the main accessibility dashboard, review accessibility issues across their websites, and use the platform’s menus and tools effectively. The session will also cover strategies for prioritizing accessibility issues identified by Siteimprove, helping participants understand which fixes have the greatest impact. By the end of the hour, participants will be confident in using Siteimprove to monitor, evaluate, and improve the accessibility of their digital content.
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 11/12 • 11AM - 12PM PST
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.
Fall International Scholar Lunch Hour
Wed 11/12 • 11:30AM - 1PM PST RSVP
Bradley 300
The Dashew Center invites you to join our quarterly International Scholar Lunch Hour this Fall! Meet other members of the UCLA International Scholar community to socialize, connect, and expand your network. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 12th from 11:30 AM - 1 PM PT @Bradley 300. Registration is recommended.
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Working for California - Your State Career
Wed 11/12 • 12PM PST
Zoom
The Work for California — Your State Career presentation will give you an opportunity to learn about the benefits of California state service, the range of career opportunities with the State of California, and the process for searching and applying for state jobs. We will provide resources and be here to answer your questions. Join this session to learn why you should work for California’s largest employer and make an impact. The session will be led by Anthony Bonilla, a Recruitment Analyst from the CA State Parks.
Fall English Language Circle
Wed 11/12 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to practice your English conversation skills? Check out Dashew Center's English Language Circle (ELC)! Here you will have an opportunity to practice your English with other language learners.
Lunchtime Art Talk on Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Wed 11/12 • 12:30PM PST
The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) is led by Grunwald Cener director and chief curator Naoko Takahatake.
Technical Resources at UCLA: Standards and Patents
Wed 11/12 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Ever been curious about what technical standards and patents are? Or how to find them? In this workshop you'll gain an introductory overview to technical standards and patents, as well as guidance on how to locate them at UCLA. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructor: Shelby Hallman, Physical Science and Engineering Librarian
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A Cultural History Told Through Depictions of the Heart: Botticelli to Banksy
Wed 11/12 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Robin Choudhury, professor of cardiovascular medicine, University of Oxford When Aristotle searched for the first signs of life, he lifted a flap in the shell of a fertilized chick egg and there he saw a beating heart – the self-evident originator of life. The beating heart has fascinated thinkers from Aristotle to Aquinas, Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Descartes and Pascal. Across time and place, the story of our understanding of the heart has been richly decorated with images that illuminate the dance between art, religion, philosophy and ‘scientific’ thinking. It is a truly interdisciplinary organ. The secret of our fascination lies in its apparent sentience and automatic and responsive beat. The mystery of the self-beating heart was solved by Professor Denis Noble (as a graduate student in London in 1960). A demonstration of early biological computation, he solved the puzzle that had hung over the ages. And yet, even as the heart function is understood, it retains all its fascination as a cultural icon. This is the story of The Beating Heart. This talk is offered both in person and online. Light refreshments will be served.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Wed 11/12 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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.
Grade Handwritten Assignments Quickly with Gradescope
Wed 11/12 • 2PM - 3PM PST
Legal Name Change Clinic with Student Legal Services
Wed 11/12 • 3PM - 5PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Join us at the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center on Wednesday, November 12th, to meet with an attorney from Student Legal Services during our Legal Name Change Clinic from 3-5 pm. Get your legal questions answered, bring a friend, and be in community!
Books & Bonding
Wed 11/12 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join the RISE Center for Books and Bonding every Wednesday. RISE will be providing the books and there will be no assigned readings, so please stop by if you are interested.
Bruin Professionals West Coast Chapter Meeting
Wed 11/12 • 4:30PM PST
Zoom
Join BP West Coast for their October Chapter meeting!
FITWELL Games: Active Hang Challenge
Wed 11/12 • 5PM - 6:30PM PST
John Wooden Center
How long can you hang? Come find out at FITWELL Games!
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FITWELL Games: Active Hang Challenge
Wed 11/12 • 5:30PM - 7PM PST
KREC
How long can you hang? Come find out at FITWELL Games!
FITWELL Games: Active Hang Challenge
Wed 11/12 • 6PM - 7:30PM PST
BFIT
How long can you hang? Come find out at FITWELL Games!
Sustainival
Wed 11/12 • 7PM - 9PM PST
Sunset Plaza Stage
Climate Justice Forum to start a conversation on acitivism, climate change, and ways to make a difference on campus.
Thursday November 13
Bruin Professionals Calabasas Chapter Meeting
Thu 11/13 • 7:30AM PST
Calabasas • CA United States
Join BP Calabasas Chapter for their monthly meeting!
UCLA Alumni Dinner Zurich
Thu 11/13 • 10AM PST
Bederhof • Zurich Switzerland
Join us for a dinner for UCLA Alumni
Assisting Distressed and Distressing Students Training
Thu 11/13 • 10AM - 11AM PST
Faculty, TAs, student leaders, and staff members play a critical role in a student's university experience and are in a position to notice and respond when a student is in distress. This presentation will help participants understand how to identify students in need of assistance; what resources are available to students; how to approach students in distress and assist them in getting connected with resources; emergency procedures; and how to reach professional staff for consultation regarding distressed or distressing students. This training can be co-presented with Case Management Services and was co-created with CAPS/RISE & Case Management Services.
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Thu 11/13 • 10AM - 11AM PST
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 presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyEvents on MyUCLA.
Reflect with RISE: Purpose and Prosperity
Thu 11/13 • 11AM - 12PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us for a beginner friendly guided meditation. Take some time to breathe, meet community, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, and stillness.
Bruin Affiliates November Luncheon
Thu 11/13 • 11:30AM PST
James West Alumni Center •
Join the Bruin Affiliates for our November luncheon, featuring a presentation by Dr. Sara Safari, president and founder of Climb Your Everest, a non-profit empowering marginalized young women through educational programs. An award-winning author, professor, and advocate, Dr. Safari's life was profoundly changed by an avalanche on Everest, deepening her resolve to help others face challenges. Her contributions have been recognized with the UN's Global Citizen Award, and she continues to inspire audiences to climb their own "Everests" and make an impact. Dr. Sara Safari will share her extraordinary journey of climbing the world’s highest peaks to raise awareness for women’s empowerment. From surviving a devastating earthquake on Everest to becoming the first Iranian woman to complete the Seven Summits, Sara translates her mountaineering lessons into powerful insights on resilience and leadership. Through her story and non-profit work, she will inspire the audience to embrace perseverance and reach new summits in their own lives.
The Changing Federal Data Landscape: What UCLA Researchers Need to Know
Thu 11/13 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library, Presentation Room 11348
A conversation with data consortium ICPSR director Dr. Margaret Levenstein Federal agencies are going through major transitions, and researchers are dealing with changes in data access and documentation. Join Dr. Margaret Levenstein, Director of Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), the world's largest social science data archive, for a conversation about how the research community is responding. Since January 2025, ICPSR's DataLumos archive has expanded from 103 to over 1,200 datasets to preserve access. UCLA Library has been updating research guides to point researchers to archived versions and alternative sources. Lunch will be provided by ICPSR. What you'll learn: Where to find archived and alternative data sources How to document data for reproducibility Strategies for adapting ongoing projects Ways to participate in preservation networks Who should attend: Faculty and grad students using federal data (Census, CDC, BLS, etc.), librarians, data specialists and anyone interested in research data infrastructure. ICPSR received a National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2019. UCLA has been an ICPSR member since 1962 and hosts the California Research Data Center.
Introduction to Primary Source Research
Thu 11/13 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Whether you’re looking to enhance your paper, learn your community’s history or trace your family tree, primary sources are a vital resource for any researcher looking to engage with the past and present. If you’ve ever been intimidated by archival spaces or had difficulty finding specific sources, UCLA Library is here to help. Join Kelsey Brown and Kate Ridgewell as they guide you through enriching your research by understanding, finding, accessing and incorporating primary sources. This lecture-based workshop is designed for students and researchers with little to no experience with primary sources and will not be recorded. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day before the workshop.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Thu 11/13 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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.
Wellbeing: Pedagogy of Unwellness: Mimi Khuc book discussion
Thu 11/13 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
Please join us on Thursday, November 13, 3-4pm in Powell Library room 190 for a TLC-facilitated book club for Dear Elia: letters from the Asian American abyss by Mimi Khúc, including discussion questions and reflective exercises. Participants will discuss what “wellness,” “wellbeing,” and “unwellness,” mean to them; reflect on their own sense of wellbeing or unwellness, as well as how that relates to their positionality within the university; and explore strategies for care-centered pedagogy to foster wellbeing for students and instructors. This event is open to all instructors, including graduate students and postdocs. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
New York Tri-State: UCLA + USC Rivalry Month: Trivia Night!
Thu 11/13 • 4PM PST
Grey Lady • New York NY
Celebrate the legendary Los Angeles rivalry with a night of competition and mingling at The Grey Lady in the Lower East Side. Join fellow alumni for drinks, conversation, and a spirited trivia showdown to crown this year’s NYC champions. Bring your best game and your school pride!
Grads Just Want To Have Fun: Let your inner child shine
Thu 11/13 • 4PM - 6PM PST
TBD
Enjoy fun nostalgic activities and snacks as your inner child shines during this social event!
UCLA Latino Alumni Association Koreatown Networking Mixer
Thu 11/13 • 5PM PST
3580 Wilshire Blvd suite 1130 • Los Angeles CA
Join the UCLA Latino Alumni Association (ULAA) for an unforgettable evening of connection, community, and Bruin spirit! We are excited to host this mixer in Koreatown, bringing the ULAA network closer to you. Come mingle with professionals, recent grads, donors, and friends of ULAA. This is a complimentary event, generously hosted by Isana Academic, featuring free food, drinks, and parking for all attendees! Location: Isana Academic Address: 3580 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1130, LA 90010 Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM Event Duration: 3 hours Cost: $20.00 per person (Proceeds support ULAA programs and services) Complimentary food, drinks and parking. This mixer supports ULAA’s student and alumni engagement programs, fundraising activities, and our volunteer-led mission to empower the next generation of Bruins. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your network and celebrate the Bruin community!
Flux, Fall 2025
Thu 11/13 • 7:30PM PST
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
The Flux screening series brings the creative community together to celebrate outstanding short films and music videos from around the globe, with wildly inventive filmmaker presentations and performances, followed by a courtyard party with DJ and cash bar.