Today
Latinx Greek Council Meet the Greeks
Mon 9/28 - Fri 10/2
Bienvenida! Join the Latinx Greek Council as they welcome any student interested in Latinx fraternities and sororities and looking to build community around shared heritage and experiences. Most fraternities and sororities in the Latinx Greek Council choose the time when they wish to accept new members through developing "interest" in the fall quarter. Join LGC chapters for an informational meeting to learn more about the community and how to join. LGC will host a "Meet the Greeks" event during week 1. Please follow our Instagram to get updates and details.
Multi-Interest Greek Council Meet the Greeks
Mon 9/28 - Fri 10/2
Join the Multi-Interest Greek Council as they invite any student interested in MIGC fraternities and sororities and looking to build community around shared heritage and experiences. Many fraternities and sororities in the Multi-Interest Greek Council welcome new members throughout the first few weeks of the fall quarter. Join MIGC chapters for an informational meeting to learn more about the community and how to join. Visit https://fsl.ucla.edu/community-directory or @UCLAMIGC for more information and contact each chapter for their specific recruitment event details.
Library ASK ME Table at Court of Sciences
Thu 10/1 • 10AM - 2PM PDT
Court of Sciences, south campus
Meet librarians with expertise about various STEM disciplines, learn about Library research tools and resources and hear how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.
Library ASK ME Table at Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
Thu 10/1 • 10AM - 2PM PDT
Charles E. Young Research Library
Talk with staff and students and find out how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.
San Gabriel Valley Bruins: Fall Happy Brew-in Hour
Thu 10/1 • 5PM PDT
Dog Haus Biergarten – Pasadena • Pasadena California
@ Fall is upon us! And it gives us a great reason to start the season with a Happy Brew-in Hour with UCLA alums – come regale us with your favorite Bruin tale! Let’s laugh a little and have some cheer with beer. Our own little Oktoberfest but without the lederhosen – but feel free to wear if you want. Meet new friends. Make new connections. Build bigger Bruin community. Metered street parking (use Passport app or pay machines) with large public parking structure nearby (School House Garage with entrances on Green St, Raymond Ave and Fair Oaks Ave). Guests can purchase food/beverages on their own. ### [San Gabriel Valley Bruins](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-gabriel-valley-bruins/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-gabriel-valley-bruins/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Opera | Black | Queer — Day 1
Thu 10/1 • 5PM - 9PM PDT
A Symposium at UCLA October 1-3, 2026 This three-day symposium welcomes scholars, practitioners, and students to join the international Black Opera Research Network (BORN) for papers, a workshop, a performance, and the North American premiere of an opera film. Highlights include a performance by composer Yvette Janine Jackson and her Radio Opera Workshop ensemble; a presentation on the launch of BORN’s Black Opera Critical Editions series; and a screening of the South African opera film Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life, about anti- Apartheid and AIDS activist Simon Nkoli, with an introduction by the composer and music director. For the most up-to-date information and further details about the symposium please visit our event website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/opera-black-queer/ This event is made possible by the UCLA Chancellor’s Arts Initiative, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the UCLA Center for Musical Humanities, the UCLA Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library and the UCLA Music Library’s Hugo and Christine Davise Fund. Yvette Janine Jackson and the screening of Nkoli are presented in partnership with CAP UCLA at the UCLA Nimoy Theater. This program is made possible by the Joyce S and Robert U. Nelson Fund. Robert Uriel Nelson was a revered musicologist and music professor at UCLA, who, together with his wife, established a generous endowment for the university to make programs like this possible.
Strategies for Writing Successfully in Graduate School (Oct 1)
Thu 10/1 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide and overview of strategies and resources for developing as an effective writer and communicator in your field. It will explain the range of resource available across different stages of graduate school and some discipline specific approaches.
Tomorrow
DONATE BLOOD at the Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Mon 9/21 - Fri 10/2
Ackerman Blood & Platelet Center
Donate blood or platelets during Weeks Zero and 1 and save lives! First-time student donors will receive a UCLA t-shirt (while supplies last), as well as a gift card. In addition, donors can receive an additional t-shirt through the Big Ten We Give Blood Challenge! This is for the Ackerman location only. To make an appointment: https://ucedonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&bbsid=4&step=2&opid=0
Latinx Greek Council Meet the Greeks
Mon 9/28 - Fri 10/2
Bienvenida! Join the Latinx Greek Council as they welcome any student interested in Latinx fraternities and sororities and looking to build community around shared heritage and experiences. Most fraternities and sororities in the Latinx Greek Council choose the time when they wish to accept new members through developing "interest" in the fall quarter. Join LGC chapters for an informational meeting to learn more about the community and how to join. LGC will host a "Meet the Greeks" event during week 1. Please follow our Instagram to get updates and details.
Multi-Interest Greek Council Meet the Greeks
Mon 9/28 - Fri 10/2
Join the Multi-Interest Greek Council as they invite any student interested in MIGC fraternities and sororities and looking to build community around shared heritage and experiences. Many fraternities and sororities in the Multi-Interest Greek Council welcome new members throughout the first few weeks of the fall quarter. Join MIGC chapters for an informational meeting to learn more about the community and how to join. Visit https://fsl.ucla.edu/community-directory or @UCLAMIGC for more information and contact each chapter for their specific recruitment event details.
New York Tri-State Network: Career Conversations
Fri 10/2 • 9AM PDT
Zoom
@ Join local Bruins for an evening of authentic, unscripted conversations about career growth, transitions, and navigating today’s job market. Career Conversations brings together alumni from leading organizations for an intimate, community-driven exchange: not a webinar, but a real conversation among Bruins who’ve been where you are. The evening opens with brief introductions from our alumni hosts, sharing a glimpse into their own career journeys, before moving into smaller, more personal conversations designed to demystify the paths to growth, career pivots, and thriving in a changing job market. Whether you’re exploring a transition, building your network, or simply looking to reconnect with the Bruin community in New York, this is a space to build professional relationships. This is the first in an ongoing series aimed at building a stronger, more connected Bruin community in the NYC area, one conversation at a time. **Who should attend:** Alumni across all industries and career stages, with a particular focus on finance, technology, and consulting, based in the New York City area. ### Virtual Coffee Chat Hosts:  **Jason Chiu, ’05** With a background in mechanical engineering and a former airline pilot, Jason transitioned into the tech industry. He now serves as a Senior Technical Program Manager at NVIDIA.  **Gesthimani Roumpani, ’20** Gesthimani is a Senior Product Manager at Adobe, where she leads AI-powered video tools for Firefly. She previously worked in 3D design tools at Nike and workplace products at Google.  **Gaby Lorenzi, ‘21** Gaby was a data scientist at T. Rowe Price before becoming a seed stage venture capitalist at Primary. She invests in startups building in software infrastructure, data, and data center technology.  **Ann Nguyen, ‘18** Ann is a marketing strategist leading integrated product, brand, and social marketing initiatives across technology, media, and advertising platforms. Donations Are Welcome ### [New York Tri-State Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/new-york-tri-state-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/new-york-tri-state-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Opera | Black | Queer — Day 2
Fri 10/2 • 10AM - 5PM PDT
A Symposium at UCLA October 1-3, 2026 This three-day symposium welcomes scholars, practitioners, and students to join the international Black Opera Research Network (BORN) for papers, a workshop, a performance, and the North American premiere of an opera film. Highlights include a performance by composer Yvette Janine Jackson and her Radio Opera Workshop ensemble; a presentation on the launch of BORN’s Black Opera Critical Editions series; and a screening of the South African opera film Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life, about anti- Apartheid and AIDS activist Simon Nkoli, with an introduction by the composer and music director. For the most up-to-date information and further details about the symposium please visit our event website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/opera-black-queer/ This event is made possible by the UCLA Chancellor’s Arts Initiative, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the UCLA Center for Musical Humanities, the UCLA Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library and the UCLA Music Library’s Hugo and Christine Davise Fund. Yvette Janine Jackson and the screening of Nkoli are presented in partnership with CAP UCLA at the UCLA Nimoy Theater. This program is made possible by the Joyce S and Robert U. Nelson Fund. Robert Uriel Nelson was a revered musicologist and music professor at UCLA, who, together with his wife, established a generous endowment for the university to make programs like this possible.
Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life with Philip Miller and Tshegofatso Moeng
Fri 10/2 • 3:30PM - 6PM PDT
Film screening of Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life presented in collaboration with the CAP UCLA as part of the Opera | Black | Queer symposium. Pre-film talk with composer Philip Miller and music director Tshegofatso Moeng, moderated by Michael Mohammed (SFCM and Opera Parallèle) begins at 3:30pm. Visit the official CAP UCLA website for details and free tickets: https://cap.ucla.edu/event/nkoli-fierce-and-fabulous-life ____ This three-day symposium welcomes scholars, practitioners, and students to join the international Black Opera Research Network (BORN) for papers, a workshop, a performance, and the North American premiere of an opera film. Highlights include a performance by composer Yvette Janine Jackson and her Radio Opera Workshop ensemble; a presentation on the launch of BORN’s Black Opera Critical Editions series; and a screening of the South African opera film Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life, about anti- Apartheid and AIDS activist Simon Nkoli, with an introduction by the composer and music director. For the most up-to-date information and further details about the symposium please visit our event website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/opera-black-queer/ This event is made possible by the UCLA Chancellor’s Arts Initiative, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the UCLA Center for Musical Humanities, the UCLA Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library and the UCLA Music Library’s Hugo and Christine Davise Fund. Yvette Janine Jackson and the screening of Nkoli are presented in partnership with CAP UCLA at the UCLA Nimoy Theater. This program is made possible by the Joyce S and Robert U. Nelson Fund. Robert Uriel Nelson was a revered musicologist and music professor at UCLA, who, together with his wife, established a generous endowment for the university to make programs like this possible.
Saturday October 3
San Fernando Valley Network and UCLA Lambda (LGBTQ+) Alumni Association: Padel Play Day
Sat 10/3 • 9:30AM - 12:30PM PDT
Pura Padel • Sherman Oaks California
@ Alright Bruin Alumni – grab your sneakers on and come learn to play the hottest new sport in town – PADEL. Trust me – it is way better than pickleball. People describe it as tennis meets squash. And yes, you can smash the ball off the walls. We have arranged a great morning day of padel that includes lessons/training (so if you have never played before – absolutely, no worries – Pura Padel has 3 great coaches that will teach us all how to play). After the lessons, we will try some game/open play and some live ball activities so that we all get plenty of court time. We will have strawberries and champagne too so that we can channel our inner Wimbledon dreams. And some great UCLA swag and giveaways. No padel required as we have partnered with Wilson Padels and they are providing padels for us all to use that day. So come out and play padel with your fellow alumni while learning to play this amazing new sport that is taking over the US. If you have never seen padel – there are a ton of great Youtube videos so that you can see all of the fun. The padel community is really vibrant and super fun – so come join us. Includes all court fees, padel usage, balls, instruction, and snack & drinks; as well as some champagne and strawberries. ### [UCLA Lambda LGBTQ Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-lambda-lgbtq-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-lambda-lgbtq-alumni-association/) ### [San Fernando Valley Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-fernando-valley-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-fernando-valley-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Opera | Black | Queer — Day 3
Sat 10/3 • 10AM - 5PM PDT
A Symposium at UCLA October 1-3, 2026 This three-day symposium welcomes scholars, practitioners, and students to join the international Black Opera Research Network (BORN) for papers, a workshop, a performance, and the North American premiere of an opera film. Highlights include a performance by composer Yvette Janine Jackson and her Radio Opera Workshop ensemble; a presentation on the launch of BORN’s Black Opera Critical Editions series; and a screening of the South African opera film Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life, about anti- Apartheid and AIDS activist Simon Nkoli, with an introduction by the composer and music director. For the most up-to-date information and further details about the symposium please visit our event website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/opera-black-queer/ This event is made possible by the UCLA Chancellor’s Arts Initiative, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, the UCLA Center for Musical Humanities, the UCLA Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library and the UCLA Music Library’s Hugo and Christine Davise Fund. Yvette Janine Jackson and the screening of Nkoli are presented in partnership with CAP UCLA at the UCLA Nimoy Theater. This program is made possible by the Joyce S and Robert U. Nelson Fund. Robert Uriel Nelson was a revered musicologist and music professor at UCLA, who, together with his wife, established a generous endowment for the university to make programs like this possible.
Exhibition Highlights Tour: Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines
Sat 10/3 • 1PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines
PAAmilya: Honoring Excellence, Community, and Our Future
Sat 10/3 • 4PM - 8PM PDT
Private Residence [address provided upon registration] • Rancho Palos Verdes California
@ Reconnect & Celebrate with the [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Please join us on October 3 for an inspiring evening with lifelong friends to honor our distinguished alumni, celebrate community excellence, and support our vision to empower Pilipino alumni, students, and friends of UCLA. **Attire:** Filipiniana or elevated cocktail #### **Event Highlights:** * Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean at a beautiful private residence in Rancho Palos Verdes * Musical performances by: * Norm Tolentino ’97 and band “Beginner Luck” * Emy Baysic and Herb Alpert School of Music students Joules Recana and Tyler Kuan (see bios below) * Traditional Filipino dinner by [Tres Marias](http://www.facebook.com/manilasunrisecarson/) and drinks served throughout the evening * Wine pouring by [Silva Road Wine](https://www.silvaroadwine.com/) * Live auction featuring premium gifts, tickets, and experiences, including: * Four days, three nights at a private lakeside Airbnb in Austin, TX * Four-hour boat ride from Marina del Rey around Santa Monica Bay * Two tickets to an L.A. Kings game * Everly Reese facial and products * Doterra essential oil + diffuser, and a free wellness consultation * And more! * Presentation of two prestigious UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association awards: * Royal Morales Community Service Award | Honoring [Annalisa Vicente Enrile, MSW ’00, Ph.D. ’06](https://dworakpeck.usc.edu/academics/faculty-directory/annalisa-enrile) * Distinguished Alumni Award | Honoring [Toni J. Jaramilla, Esq.](https://www.jaramilla.com/about/toni-jaramilla/) #### **Tickets:** Purchase by September 27 for an early bird discount! * Now-September 27: $55/person * After September 27: $75/person Early Bird (through Sept 15) – $25 is tax-deductible ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live ### About the musicians #### Emy Baysic  **Emy Baysic** has performed as an actor and singer for over two decades. She started her professional career in New York City, where she joined the Broadway cast of _Miss Saigon_ and played the lead role of “Kim.” She later joined numerous other productions of _Miss Saigon_ throughout the United States (including the U.S. Second National Tour, The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Theater Under the Stars (TUTS) in Houston, Maine State Music Theatre, and the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois, where she was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical at the Joseph Jefferson Awards). Other theater credits include: Ali in _Mamma Mia!_ (U.S. National Tour – Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver); Marcy Park in _The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee_ (North Shore Music Theatre, MA); Aysha in _Children of Eden_ (Paper Mill Playhouse, NJ); Tuptim in _The King and I_ (Civic Light Opera in Fullerton, CA); and Sister James in _Doubt_ (South Carolina Repertory Company, SC). She has also sung the U.S. National Anthem at Madison Square Garden for a New York Knicks basketball game. Emy is a proud alumna of Whitney High School (Cerritos, CA) and UCLA. #### Joules Recana  Joules is a Sophomore at UCLA majoring in Music Industry in the Herb Albert School of Music. Joules graduated after six years from the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) from Musical Theatre and Popular Music Conservatories. Joules was a featured vocalist for MONTAGE!, OCSA’s highly celebrated performance ambassadors sharing the stage with Pop and Broadway icons such as Pat Benatar, Blake Shelton, Susan Egan, Javier Muñoz, James Monroe Iglehart, Krysta Rodriguez and Adam Levy. Joules is a national YoungArts Winner in Voice (Pop). Joules performed at the Hollywood Bowl with Disney’s 100 Anniversary Concerts as “Zazu” and performed Christmas, Broadway, Pop and Jazz sets at The Grove in Anaheim, Segerstrom Center of the Arts, Balboa Bay Resort, the Citadel, South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach and Balboa Beach Resorts, and Montage Hotel. #### Tyler Kuan  **Tyler Kuan** is a fourth-year at UCLA pursuing a double major in Economics and Ethnomusicology. A pianist whose musical background has been shaped largely by playing by ear, Tyler enjoys learning songs directly from listening and bringing that instinct into pop, jazz, improvisation, and accompaniment. His playing ranges across various genres of music and draws from jazz harmony, groove, and improvisation, developed through years of private study, jam sessions, and ensemble performance. At UCLA, Tyler has performed in jazz-combo settings and across a range of musical traditions, including Filipino, Chinese, Thai, Klezmer, Balinese, Indian, and African American music and tradition. In addition to piano, he has performed on guzheng, erhu, tabla, pong lang, and phin, and has played lead keyboard with fellow UCLA students at multiple Filipino community events on campus. He was selected for two years as a pianist in UCLA’s Klezmer Ensemble through the Gluck Fellows Program and has also independently organized and performed music for senior-center audiences and pediatric patients since 2014. Outside of music, Tyler has worked across finance, analytics, market research, and the entertainment business, most recently as an Investment Banking Finance Intern at Evercore in New York. He is grateful for the opportunity to perform at PAA’s PAAmilya event alongside Emy Baysic and Joules Recana.
Sunday October 4
PAA Dribble for Victory Over Cancer Reception
Sun 10/4 • 11:30AM PDT
UCLA, James West Alumni Center, Founders’ Room • Los Angeles CA
@ UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association (PAA) is thrilled to once again be joining this year’s Dribble for Victory Over Cancer, UCLA’s joint fundraiser with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and V Foundation for Cancer Research to raise funds for pediatric cancer research at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Participants will raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research while dribbling through Drake Stadium. Individuals, families, clubs and teams will have the opportunity to meet college basketball players, coaches and alumni while giving kids and their families battling cancer a chance for a brighter tomorrow. This is the fourth year PAA is co-sponsoring a team named “Team Richard Lou Contreras PAAmilya” with PAA board member Aimee Contreras-Camua, in memory of her brother, who passed away from aplastic anemia at 15 years of age. Last year, our team ranked in the top 3 and had the opportunity to take a team photo with the UCLA Men’s and Champion Women’s Basketball teams. We hope to be among the top fundraising teams again this year! Register today to join our team and join us for a post-Dribble lunch at the James West Alumni Center. Schedule of the day: 8:30 a.m. — Registration and Festivities Open at UCLA Drake Stadium 10 a.m. — Welcome Opening Ceremony 10:15 a.m. — Dribble for Victory Over Cancer Course Begins 11:15 a.m. — Closing Ceremony of Awards, Raffle and Autographs at Pauley Pavilion 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. — Lunch reception for those registered for Team Richard Lou Contreras PAAmilya at [James West Alumni Center](https://share.google/KSzLLTOBGIaQMtUb9), Founders Conference Room ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Monday October 5
National Pan-Hellenic Council Informationals
Mon 10/5 - Fri 10/9
The fraternities and sororities that make up the "Divine Nine" of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) conduct membership intake at a time of a chapter's choosing. Chapters will typically host informational sessions during the fall quarter and then invite interested students to join during the winter or spring quarters. Most chapters also require a university GPA to join. Individual chapters have their own processes for membership intake so please contact the chapter(s) you may be interested in joining directly for additional information. NPHC will be hosting a "Meet the Greeks" event during week 2 in fall.
BRC Open House
Mon 10/5 • 1PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
Bruin Resource Center
Join the Bruin Resource Center for an afternoon of connection and community! Meet BRC programs and campus partners, journal your intentions for the year, create a vision board, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and participate in bingo and giveaways. October 5 | 1–4 PM | Student Activities Center, B44, USP, BRC, SAC RM 1-3
Bruin Resource Center Open House
Mon 10/5 • 1PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
Bruin Resource Center
Join us at the Bruin Resource Center - meet BRC Programs and Campus Partners, journal with us to manifest your best intentions for the year, create a vision board, play bingo and win some merch! Snacks and refreshments provided
Be Well & Welcome to Covel 205 Open House
Mon 10/5 • 3PM - 5PM PDT
Sunset Village Plaza & Covel Commons
Come, Be Well & Welcome to Covel 205 and meet the supportive staff and resources available in Covel 205—CARE, CORE, and Case Management. Students will have the opportunity to engage with staff from each department and complete a passport activity to learn more about the services we provide. Students who complete the passport and correctly identify which department provides each service will be entered into an opportunity drawing for a larger prize. There will also be snacks and wellness activities.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #MyWellBeing
40th Anniversary Celebration of the UCLA Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies
Mon 10/5 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
Royce Hall 314
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of our Center, the nation’s first research center for early modern studies. The program features a talk presented by UCLA Professor of English Helen Deutsch, who served as the Director for a four year-term from 2017 to 2020. Following the talk, guests are invited to mingle with friends and colleagues, add a message to the 40th anniversary Padlet, view a display of Center & Clark ephemera and a slideshow, and enjoy a reception on the terrace.
Tuesday October 6
National Pan-Hellenic Council Informationals
Mon 10/5 - Fri 10/9
The fraternities and sororities that make up the "Divine Nine" of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) conduct membership intake at a time of a chapter's choosing. Chapters will typically host informational sessions during the fall quarter and then invite interested students to join during the winter or spring quarters. Most chapters also require a university GPA to join. Individual chapters have their own processes for membership intake so please contact the chapter(s) you may be interested in joining directly for additional information. NPHC will be hosting a "Meet the Greeks" event during week 2 in fall.
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Working with TAs: Strategies for Effective Teamwork
Tue 10/6 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP
Join us to explore strategies for building a strong teaching team by establishing shared expectations with TAs and creating scaffolded opportunities for reflection and mentorship. Presenter: Elyse Gueidon, Associate Director for Graduate Student Professional Development of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement, TLC Keywords: shared expectations, mentorship, teaching teams, TAs Each academic quarter, the educational designers and developers of the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) offer via Zoom a weekly series of seven pop-up sessions - each just 10 minutes in length - on focused, specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and learning assessment. The additional “+10” in the series title refers to an optional 10 minutes that follow each presentation for Q&A and discussion. These 10 + 10 sessions will take place at 10am (PT) every Tuesday in the quarter, from Week 2 through Week 8. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Developing a Research Question
Tue 10/6 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
Co-sponsored by UCLA Library, the Kwame J. Granderson Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Need help figuring out what topic you want to explore for your project? Having trouble turning a general idea into something more specific? Join us for this workshop with library instructors to learn about developing your research questions. All fall quarter Cornerstone workshops will be held on Zoom.
UCLA Open Source Meetup
Tue 10/6 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
Charles E. Young Research Library, Data Science Center, Room 11630L
Are you experienced with open-source software, working on an open-source project, or just curious about how open-source fits into research, teaching, libraries, and campus technology? In partnership with the UC Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCLA OSPO is hosting a casual meetup for the UCLA open source community. This lunch-hour gathering will provide space for experienced and aspiring open-source contributors to meet one another, share projects and questions and learn more about open-source activity across UCLA and the UC system. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, researchers, librarians, technologists and anyone interested in open source software, open science, research software, community stewardship or contributor pathways. Bring your lunch. Topic and additional details coming soon.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Research
Archives of Displacement: A Zine-Making Workshop
Tue 10/6 • 3PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360
Co-presented by UCLA Library and USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies. Explore how stories, migrations and memories shape diasporic identity through archives and creative practice. The program will feature a presentation of Collective Voices, published by the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, alongside a digital display of Armenian archival materials from UCLA Library. Published in 2025, the zine features poetry, essays, photography and artwork that honor the cultural heritage and memory of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). Creators Maral Tavitian, managing director of the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, and Raffi Wartanian, poet laureate for the city of Glendale and lecturer in UCLA Writing Programs, will lead participants in reflecting on personal and collective histories and creating their own zines. All supplies will be provided, and no prior experience is required. Attendees are welcome to bring photographs, letters, documents or other archival materials they would like to incorporate into their work. RSVP encouraged.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Arts #Art
Applying for the NIH Training Fellowship
Tue 10/6 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover the application process and required components of an NIH NRSA application. We will discuss preparation, documents required, and writing strategies for the F31, but the F30 and F32 are very similar. We will also address how to find appropriate materials/resources for a complete application.
30 Years of Stones Throw Records with Peanut Butter Wolf - Berry Gordy Speaker Series
Tue 10/6 • 5PM - 6:30PM PDT
The Berry Gordy Music Industry Speaker Series celebrates the 30th anniversary of Stones Throw Records with founder, DJ, producer, and label visionary Peanut Butter Wolf (Chris Manak). Founded in 1996, Stones Throw has built an influential independent music community by championing distinctive voices and music that crosses the boundaries of hip-hop, soul, funk, jazz, electronic music, and beyond. The conversation will explore three decades of independent music-making, artist development, creative risk-taking, and building a record label guided by curiosity and a commitment to the art of music making as well as the label’s upcoming three-day, 30th Anniversary, music festival in Highland Park where the label’s past, present, and future will come together for an all-ages outdoor extravaganza of over 30 artists.
Wednesday October 7
National Pan-Hellenic Council Informationals
Mon 10/5 - Fri 10/9
The fraternities and sororities that make up the "Divine Nine" of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) conduct membership intake at a time of a chapter's choosing. Chapters will typically host informational sessions during the fall quarter and then invite interested students to join during the winter or spring quarters. Most chapters also require a university GPA to join. Individual chapters have their own processes for membership intake so please contact the chapter(s) you may be interested in joining directly for additional information. NPHC will be hosting a "Meet the Greeks" event during week 2 in fall.
Bay Area Bruins : October Guided Meditation
Wed 10/7 • 12PM PDT
Virtual
@ Take 20 minutes in your day to enjoy much-needed relaxation and calm. When registering, please enter “UCLA” under “organization.” Monthly meditation is led by Michal Rinkevich (MBA ’14) who has been practicing healing arts and meditation since 1995 and teaching since 2006. ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Use Built-In Tools to Help Make Your Course Content Accessible
Wed 10/7 • 12:30PM - 1PM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Accessibility Workshop 1 - What is Digital Accessibility?
Wed 10/7 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop is only open to instructors. This workshop will explore digital accessibility and its essential role in creating equitable learning experiences. Participants will be introduced to the key U.S. laws, standards, and accessibility principles that shape responsibilities in educational settings. The workshop will help participants move beyond considering accessibility as a checklist or legal obligation and begin thinking about it as a foundation for thoughtful, inclusive design.
Intro to PubMed
Wed 10/7 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
PubMed is your first stop for finding information in the health sciences. This workshop will introduce the basics of PubMed and how to turn your idea into search results. Instructor: Bob Johnson, Clinical and Research Support Librarian
Developing a Research Question
Wed 10/7 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Co-sponsored by UCLA Library, the Kwame J. Granderson Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center–Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Need help figuring out what topic you want to explore for your project? Having trouble turning a general idea into something more specific? Join us for this workshop with library instructors to learn about developing your research questions. All fall quarter Cornerstone workshops will be held on Zoom.
IAC Fall Forum 2026
Wed 10/7 • 3PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
You are invited to the UCLA Institute of American Cultures (IAC) annual Fall Forum, featuring 2026–27 Postdoctoral Scholars and center representatives from UCLA’s four ethnic studies research centers. This virtual event will feature a live Q&A.
USP Welcome
Wed 10/7 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
Kick off the new academic year with USP! Join us for our annual USP Welcome to connect with fellow students, meet the USP team, build community, and learn more about the resources and support available to you throughout the year.
New York Tri-State: UCLA / Cal Alumni Book Club: “The Secret History,” by Donna Tartt
Wed 10/7 • 4:30PM PDT
Zoom
@ Join in a peer-led discussion on a spooky book for Halloween. This month’s title is “The Secret History,” by Donna Tartt. Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality they slip gradually from obsession to corruption and betrayal, and at last—inexorably—into evil. (from GoodReads) ### [New York Tri-State Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/new-york-tri-state-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/new-york-tri-state-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
Central Valley Network: UCLA Alumni Happy Hour
Wed 10/7 • 5:30PM PDT
THE POINT Patio Bar & Bistro • Fresno CA
@ Reconnect with fellow Bruins at a casual UCLA Alumni Happy Hour! Enjoy great conversation, expand your local network, and build new connections with UCLA alumni in the community. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a longtime Bruin, we’d love to see you there. UCLA alumni and friends are welcome. Go Bruins! ### [Central Valley Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/central-valley-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/central-valley-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live
An Evening With Cagney & Lacey
Wed 10/7 • 7:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
Part of: Archive Television Treasures In person: Q&A with actor Sharon Gless, executive producer Barney Rosenzweig. Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment Cagney & Lacey aired on CBS from 1982–1988, immediately elevating the episodic police genre with its remarkable style and substance. Starring Tyne Daly as Mary Beth Lacey and Sharon Gless as Christine Cagney, the show, throughout its tenure, received numerous Emmy nominations and several awards honoring its lead performers, writers, directors and the series itself. Accompanied by an outstanding supporting cast, Daly and Gless triumph as detective partners and best friends who navigate the ethics and perils of law enforcement and confront the complexities of 1980s feminist politics through the microcosm of the New York City police force. Writing partners Barbara Avedon and Barbara Corday, and executive producer Barney Rosenzweig, were moved to action by Molly Haskell’s book, From Reverence to Rape: The Treatment of Women in the Movies, and Haskell’s critique of the film industry’s refusal to take seriously women “buddy” pictures. Cagney & Lacey was first conceived of as a feature film script in 1974. CBS initially produced the material in 1981 as a television movie; after many fits and starts, in 1982 the series was launched. From its inception, the show generated debate and controversy around the representation of women on television and the series’ commitment to grounding storylines in topical subjects including abortion, alcoholism, rape, sexual harassment and criminal justice. While CBS executives were threatened by the concept of a dramatic series centered on two women detectives, a strong and dedicated female viewership was vocal in its appreciation for long overdue complex women characters. Join us for a celebration of Cagney & Lacey with series stars Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless and executive producer Barney Rosenzweig in person. Following the screening, there will be a conversation moderated by Archive Research and Study Center Officer Maya Montañez Smukler. Update: Please note that Tyne Daly is no longer able to join for this program. Program notes by Archive Research and Study Center Officer Maya Montañez Smukler.
Thursday October 8
National Pan-Hellenic Council Informationals
Mon 10/5 - Fri 10/9
The fraternities and sororities that make up the "Divine Nine" of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) conduct membership intake at a time of a chapter's choosing. Chapters will typically host informational sessions during the fall quarter and then invite interested students to join during the winter or spring quarters. Most chapters also require a university GPA to join. Individual chapters have their own processes for membership intake so please contact the chapter(s) you may be interested in joining directly for additional information. NPHC will be hosting a "Meet the Greeks" event during week 2 in fall.
Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP) Info. Session
Thu 10/8 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
The URC-Sciences’ 2027 Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP) is a two-quarter program that supports UCLA students who are conducting a life science, physical science, or engineering research project with a UCLA faculty during Winter 2027 and Spring 2027. This Info. Session will be held via Zoom and go over program compentents and the application.
UCLA Recreation Bruin MindFit Fall 2026 - In Person Workshop
Thu 10/8 • 12:15PM - 1:44PM PDT RSVP
Dickson Court South
Bruin MindFit is a mindful movement and meditation offering that teaches several effective stress management tools and is offered to UCLA faculty, staff, and students at no cost. In person outdoor grounding and revitalizing workshops to reconnect to the earth and walk mindfully on the grass. An opportunity to take a break and reset in the company of other Bruins. Thursday 10/8/26, 12:15-1:00p, Dickson Court South Tuesday 11/17/26, 12:15-1:00p, Dickson Court South
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Acoustic Colonialism: Acts of Mapuche Interference - Book talk by Dr. Luis Carcamo Huechante
Thu 10/8 • 12:15PM - 1:45PM PDT
Haines Hall 352
This talk will offer an author’s view on the key theoretical, methodological and historical concepts that form part of his book, Acoustic Colonialism: Acts of Mapuche Interference (Duke UP, 2025).
CARE Cafe
Thu 10/8 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE @ Rieber Hall
CARE Cafe is a space to take a break, connect with others, and explore conversations about relationships, consent, healing, and community. Each gathering features a different topic—from hookup culture and pop culture to friendship and pleasure—alongside casual peer conversation and low-stakes activities. Come as you are, grab a snack, join the conversation, make something, or simply spend some time in community.
Immigrant Acts at Thirty: A Symposium
Thu 10/8 • 3PM - 7PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Luskin Conference Center, Centennial Ballroom
Lisa Lowe’s groundbreaking book Immigrant Acts: On Asian American Cultural Politics made Asian American gendered radicalization central to understanding the relationship of state, capital, and culture. This 30th anniversary symposium traces its profound impact on a broad and sometimes unexpected set of debates across disciplines, geographies, and generations.
5th Annual Latinx Welcome: Comunidad, Cultura, y Excelencia
Thu 10/8 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Wilson Plaza
Enjoy a live performance by Ritmo Vivo, music, a campus resource fair, and remarks from UCLA leadership! Food and refreshments will be provided. Free and open to all.
Writing Strategies for International Students
Thu 10/8 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop covers specifics of English communication in academic and professional settings with an emphasis on resources and self-editing skills for second language writers. We will discuss expectations for citation in the U.S. and ways to avoid plagiarism. We will address email etiquette in academic and professional communication. We will also discuss strategies and resources for improving English grammar, word choice, and style.
Bay Area Bruins: The Impact of AI Beyond the Tech Industry
Thu 10/8 • 6PM PDT
C1 • San Francisco California
@ Four alumni communities, one room during #SFTechWeek. The Bay Area alumni clubs of NYU, Harvard, Boston University, and UCLA are co-hosting an evening for alumni working in and around AI. The evening will feature a focused 40-minute panel with operators deploying AI agents in industries that are often underrepresented in the broader AI conversation, including hospitality, consumer products, and CPG. Panelists will share candid insights into what is working in practice, what has fallen short, and how organizations are addressing accountability when AI-powered software takes action. Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with alumni from across all four universities over light snacks and drinks. Agenda Doors open: 6:00 pm Panel discussion: 6:40 pm Event concludes: 8:45 pm This event is free to attend. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Members of the UCLA community may request a seat. All requests will be reviewed by the event hosts, and attendance is not confirmed until a confirmation is received. This event is part of #SFTechWeek, a week of events hosted by venture capital firms and startups that brings together members of the technology ecosystem. Learn more at [www.tech-week.com](http://www.tech-week.com). ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live