Illustration by Julie Phan, Class of 2025
Today
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Tue 5/5 • 11AM - 1PM PDT
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.
Colors and Connection :Art
Tue 5/5 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Come join RISE for a free, one-hour workshop from Project UnLonely that bridges creative expression with meaningful connection-building!
Senior Talk
Tue 5/5 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join a welcoming, judgment-free space for graduating seniors to unwind, share their anxieties, and navigate the excitement and uncertainty of transitioning beyond college together.
Expression Session x RISE
Tue 5/5 • 6PM - 7PM PDT
128 Kerckhoff Hall
Transfers! Come paint & destress from midterms with the Transfer Student Center team & RISE.
Tomorrow
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Wed 5/6 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information 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 MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.
Breakfast & Brainstorming
Wed 5/6 • 10AM - 1PM PDT
Kerckhoff 128
Join the Undergraduate Writing Center for writing advice, questions & a brainstorming sesh over breakfast items.
Bay Area Bruins: May Guided Meditation
Wed 5/6 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
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.
A New Map: The Archive of Luis de Carvajal, Retold
Wed 5/6 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
Luis de Carvajal el Mozo (the Younger) was a crypto-Jew from Benavente who traveled to New Spain in the late 1500s and was arrested and ultimately killed, alongside his mother and sisters, by the Mexican Inquisition tribunal. During his time in Mexico and in the Inquisition’s prisons, he wrote theological and mystical treatises as well as a memoir. His story has been canonized in Jewish Studies literature and in recent public memory from Mexico to the U.S. borderlands, and the figure of Luis has served as a canonical center—a nostalgic origin point for the history of Jews’ arrival in the Americas. And yet there remains a crucial story clearly visible in Luis’s writings and in the colonial archive but untold by scholars of crypto-Jewish, Jewish, or Latin American history. If reexamined, the canonized story of the Carvajal family reveals histories of mining, gendered and racialized violence, social hierarchy, and environmental change in colonial Mexico. What historical narratives does a rhetoric of nostalgia, purity, and victimhood preclude? Rachel Kaufman reenters Luis de Carvajal’s famous memoir to complicate the story of Jews in the Americas. Kaufman is a poet, teacher, and Ph.D. candidate in Latin American and Jewish history at UCLA and a recipient of the 2025-26 Kenneth Karmiole Graduate Research Fellowship at the UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library. Her work explores diasporic memory, transmission, and violence and argues for the power of poetry as historical method.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Wed 5/6 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
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.
Collegiate Recovery Program x TSC- Community Meeting with Craft
Wed 5/6 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
Kerckhoff 128
Join Collegiate Recovery Program and Transfer Student Center for a hosted community space. There will be food from Panda Express, make your own charm keychain. RSVP is appreciated but not required. Come join!
CRP x TSC Community Program Meeting
Wed 5/6 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
Kerckhoff Hall 128
We’re excited to collaborate with the Transfer Student Center for our last Community Program Meeting of the academic year! Come spend time unwinding, checking in, and connecting with CRP on Wednesday, May 6th from 4-5 PM at the Transfer Student Center in Kerckhoff Hall 128. Enjoy a free meal, a fun activity, and a meaningful time in community, don't forget to invite your friends!
Ace and Aro Space
Wed 5/6 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
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.
New York Tri-State: Book Club: "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This," Omar El Akkad
Wed 5/6 • 4:30PM PDT
Zoom
Join with fellow Bruin book lovers (and a few Cal Bears too) as we discuss "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This"— a compelling work by Omar El Akkad that won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2025. This is sure to challenge our assumptions and push us out of our comfort zone as we assess America's role in the world through the eyes of this award-winning novelist and journalist. Newcomers are always welcome!
Sacramento Network: UoBruin Trivia Night!
Wed 5/6 • 6:30PM PDT
University of Beer - East Sacramento • Sacramento CA
Put your knowledge to the test (with other Bruins) at Trivia Night, hosted every Wednesday at UOB (there are multiple locations). Prizes are given to winning teams!
Thursday May 7
THE ROYAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL INSTITUTE FILM FESTIVAL AT UCLA
Thu 5/7 - Fri 5/8
Glorya Kaufman Hall, Room 200
THE ROYAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL INSTITUTE FILM FESTIVAL AT UCLA FEATURING groundbreaking ethnographic, anthropological, and archaeological filmmaking from around the globe
Neurodiversity Empowerment Hour
Thu 5/7 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
Neurodiversity Empowerment Hour is a weekly virtual drop-in space where students can join a brief 10–15 minute session to receive support, learn about helpful campus resources, and explore ways to build skills for wellbeing and success.
Reflect with RISE: Finding Joy
Thu 5/7 • 11AM - 11:30AM PDT
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.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Thu 5/7 • 11AM - 1PM PDT
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.
2nd Act: Insight Into Estate Planning
Thu 5/7 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
Join us for an informative and empowering session designed specifically for alumni 50+, featuring Elizabeth Bawden J.D. ’00, partner at Withers Bergman LLP and faculty member at UCLA Law. She will guide you through the essentials of wills and trusts, estate and gift taxation, and thoughtful estate planning. Whether you're just beginning to consider your legacy or looking to update existing plans, this event will provide practical insights to help you make informed decisions for yourself and your loved ones. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, gain clarity, and take proactive steps toward securing your future.
UCLA Affordability Workshop
Thu 5/7 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
Join UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships for a one-hour interactive workshop designed to help newly admitted students and their families better understand their financial aid offer and estimated net cost of attendance. During this hands-on session, a UCLA financial aid expert will walk you through the key parts of your Bruin Financial Aid Letter, explain the different types of aid offered, and demonstrate how to calculate what attending UCLA may actually cost after grants, scholarships, and other support. Please complete the RSVP form below to join us!
Department of American Indian Studies Speaker Series: Courtney Lewis
Thu 5/7 • 12:15PM - 1:45PM PDT
Haines Hall, Room 324
Courtney Lewis is the Crandall Family Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University.
Tea & Company
Thu 5/7 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Share a cup of tea with company at the LGBTQ CRC over a discussion of queerness, diaspora, immigration, and first-gen experiences. All are welcome!
20s Talk: Storytelling: Narrating Life Experiences
Thu 5/7 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
oin us at 20s Talk Storytelling for an opportunity to express your experiences in a new format... creative writing! Build skills in creative writing and narrating your life experiences with guided writing prompts, creative exercises, and conversation starters!
May Birthday Bash
Thu 5/7 • 7PM - 9PM PDT
De Neve Plaza B
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.
Friday May 8
THE ROYAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL INSTITUTE FILM FESTIVAL AT UCLA
Thu 5/7 - Fri 5/8
Glorya Kaufman Hall, Room 200
THE ROYAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL INSTITUTE FILM FESTIVAL AT UCLA FEATURING groundbreaking ethnographic, anthropological, and archaeological filmmaking from around the globe
The Creative Reset
Fri 5/8 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Looking for a calm and creative way to end your week? Grab a cup of tea and join Creative Reset, a weekly hour of creative wellness, to slow down, enjoy arts and crafts, and recharge before the weekend. Each week may include a guided art or craft activity, open time to create, journal, draw, or color at your own pace, and occasional reflective writing prompts to spark creativity and support your wellness. No experience is needed, and all UCLA students are welcome!
Speaking Across Conflict
Fri 5/8 • 12PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join together with other UCLA students for an interactive workshop to learn a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop allows students to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills with the support of trained staff.
Build Your Future: Post Grad Pathways
Fri 5/8 • 1PM - 2:30PM PDT RSVP
You will receive the location after applying.
The UCLA Undocumented Student Program is collaborating with UndocuProfessionals to provide support to undocumented undergraduate, graduate, and alumni to navigate career alternative pathways. We hope to further engage students in this professional development and continue building community. The workshop series, along with individual and group coaching, will provide a brave space for students to have meaningful conversations, engage openly, ask questions, and share their immediate needs, ultimately helping them move toward their goals regardless of immigration status.
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Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Fri 5/8 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
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.
Saturday May 9
Orange County Bruins: OC Bruins Hiking at Caspers Wilderness Park
Sat 5/9 • 8AM PDT
Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park • San Juan Capistrano
Join your fellow Bruins for a morning hike at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano. We will be hiking the East Ridge/Cougar Pass/Bell Canyon loop. Total mileage is 5.4 miles with 721ft elevation gain. This trail is rated as Moderate. Total time is estimated 2-3 hours.
Monday May 11
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Mon 5/11 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
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.
Bookmark Making Night
Mon 5/11 • 6PM - 7PM PDT
Kerckhoff 128
Create your own bookmark for your studies or your summer reads. Expect drop in crafting with snacks.
Tuesday May 12
Locks of Love
Tue 5/12 • 10AM PDT
James West Alumni Center •
Join ASC for a good cause. Get a free haircut by donating your hair to women and children that have suffered from medical hair loss
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Tue 5/12 • 11AM - 1PM PDT
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.
Movement and Meditation
Tue 5/12 • 1:15PM - 2PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks).
Colors and Connection Film Series
Tue 5/12 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join a fun, free Campus Unlonely Films workshop! Watch powerful short fims, express yourself creatively, and connect through conversations. All students welcome -- no art or film background required.
Letters of Congratulations with CCCP & TSC
Tue 5/12 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
Kerckhoff 128
Write letters of congratulations to newly admitted transfer students. Hosted by Center for Community College Partnerships & Transfer Student Center. There will be stationary, writing supplies & prompts and cookies. Bring the good vibes & your celebratory sentiments for admits.
Senior Talk
Tue 5/12 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join a welcoming, judgment-free space for graduating seniors to unwind, share their anxieties, and navigate the excitement and uncertainty of transitioning beyond college together.
Alumni Mentor Program: Dinner in the Dorms
Tue 5/12 • 5:30PM PDT
De Neve Commons Residential Restaurant •
Join us for a celebration of Bruin community and successful mentorship, and enjoy a shared meal with other members of the 2025-26 Alumni Mentor Program cohort. Following the meal, we encourage mentors and students to attend the My Last Lecture event together at 7 p.m. in De Neve Auditorium.
The Classroom – Millennial Leadership: What Is Leadership?
Tue 5/12 • 5:30PM - 7PM PDT
Zoom
The Millennial Leadership course provides practical skills and builds confidence in key leadership areas, including effective delegation, managing former peers, conflict resolution, mitigating impostor syndrome, and navigating ambiguity.
My Last Lecture
Tue 5/12 • 7PM PDT
De Neve Plaza Room • Los Angeles CA
On Tuesday, May 12, the Alumni Scholars Club and UCLA Residential Life will host a ceremony to award her the honor and she will present a lecture that will answer the question: "What would you tell your audience if this was your last lecture on Earth?"