Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars
Upcoming Events
LACMA FIRST YEAR FIELD TRIP
Sat 10/10 • 11AM - 3PM PDT RSVP
LACMA Museum
Join us for an off campus excursion to the LACMA (tickets provided). Register Today! Space is limited.
Fall CPT Webinars (For F-1 Visa Students)
Wed 10/14 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
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! From 10-11am via Zoom!
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English Language Circle (October 14)
Wed 10/14 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
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. The circle is led by a native English speaker, who will help you become more confident in your speaking skills and who can answer your language and grammar questions.
International Food Festival with Wescom Financial
Wed 10/21 • 5:30PM - 8:30PM PDT RSVP
Ackerman Union, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Are you looking to enjoy an international food experience? Join the UCLA Dashew Center, Wescom Financial, and ASUCLA for an evening celebrating international food and community! Enjoy international food, live student performances, games, giveaways, and more. Wescom Financial will also offer on-site account openings during the event. Register today!
J-1 ACADEMIC TRAINING WORKSHOP
Tue 10/27 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
Join the Dashew Center on our next Academic Training Workshop for J-1 Students on Tuesday October 27, 2026 from 11am - 12pm. In this workshop we will cover academic training eligibility requirements, the application process, and deadlines. The workshop will take place over zoom. Attendees must register at the following link: Academic Training Workshop Registration
Cookbook of Cultures Submissions (International Education Week 2026)
Wed 10/28 RSVP
Do you have a favorite dish from home? Do you want to share it with your fellow Bruins? The Dashew Center is now accepting submissions for the second edition of our learning and cultural exchange opportunity, A Cookbook of Cultures, filled with recipes from Bruins from all around the world! Submissions will be collected through our online form and will be published in this year's digital Cookbook of Cultures, coinciding with International Education Week from November 16 - 20. There is a limit of 2 recipes per person, and full details can be found on the form.
FALL ENGLISH LANGUAGE CIRCLE: OCTOBER 28 (ZOOM)
Wed 10/28 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
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. The circle is led by a native English speaker, who will help you become more confident in your speaking skills and who can answer your language and grammar questions. While this week's ELC session will take place on Zoom, please note that our program for Fall 2026 will operate on an alternating hybrid schedule. ELC will meet virtually during odd weeks (weeks 3, 5, 7, and 9) and in-person during even weeks (weeks 2, 4, 6, and 10.) Please be sure to check the full description before registering. Space is limited to 20 participants per session, and participants are welcome to bring and enjoy their lunch during these meetings.
OVERVIEW OF KEY WORK VISAS AND GAINING PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN THE U.S.
Thu 10/29 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
Dear UCLA International Scholars, you are invited to join the a workshop hosted by WR Immigration. This workshop will cover employment-based visa (e.g. H1-B, O-1, E-2) and permanent residency options in the U.S. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED via Zoom When: October 29th, 2026 from 2pm – 3pm (PT) Pre-Submit Questions: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/workvisas (Deadline to submit questions is 10/26/2026)