
Today
Enoughness in the Age of Comparison
Wed 10/22 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
Zoom
What does “enough” look like in your life—and who gets to decide? In a world that constantly pushes us to do, earn, and be more, this webinar invites you to pause and reflect. Join a panel of UC alumni and financial wellness experts for a meaningful conversation about redefining financial success—not as accumulation, but as alignment with your personal values. Discover practical strategies for building a life of sufficiency, intention, and peace of mind.
Lunchtime Art Talk on Widline Cadet
Wed 10/22 • 12:30PM PDT
The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on Made in L.A. 2025 artist Widline Cadet is led by curatorial assistant Juan Manuel Silverio. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/cadet-arttalk
How to Publish Open Access for Little to No Cost
Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Are you interested in publishing your scholarly writing so that anyone can read it? Would you like to make your work accessible to the greater research community? Publishing open access is a great option but it can be expensive for authors. Don’t let expensive APC’s (article processing charges) get in your way. The Library can help! Through UC agreements with scholarly publishers, the Library can cover most, if not all, of your publishing costs. From covering your APC to hosting your article in the University’s institutional scholarly repository, the Library can assist in finding ways to share your research openly and inexpensively. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructors: Gissel Rios, Open Science and Collections Librarian Hannah Sutherland, Open Science and Collections Librarian
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Undergraduate Virtual Drop-ins
Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 2PM PDT
Got a quick question about your finances? Pop in to chat with one of our team member--no prep, no pressure, just practical answers to help you feel more confident with money.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Wed 10/22 • 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.
Games Pop-Up
Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
Science and Engineering Library, Boelter Learning Commons
Join UCLA Library for a games pop-up in the Boelter Learning Commons. Drop by to play board games, make personalized buttons and check out our collections! Games are a great way to meet and make connections with fellow Bruins, especially for those new to campus. We'll have staff available to help facilitate the games and all levels of experience are welcome.
Books & Bonding
Wed 10/22 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Love books? Care about mental health? Crave good convos with great people? You’re in the right place! Books and Bonding is a weekly club that meets to discuss ideas around various mental health topics and create a community of resilient Bruins.
Bruin Professionals IT Affinity Group Meeting
Wed 10/22 • 4:30PM PDT
Zoom
Join BP IT Affinity Group on their monthly meeting! E-Recycling: How sustainability can be good for the bottom line as well as the environment.
Navigating your Graduate Journey: Identity & Advocacy
Wed 10/22 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
Student Activities Center, Conference Room 4 (Basement Level)
Discover tools and strategies to advocate for yourself in graduate school and build community!
Convocation: Celebration of Black Life at UCLA supported by the UCLA Black Alumni Association
Wed 10/22 • 5PM PDT
UCLA , Covel Commons Grand Horizon Room • Los Angeles CA
Join fellow Bruins for an unforgettable evening honoring the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of Black alumni and students at UCLA. Experience inspiring stories, live entertainment, cultural performances, networking opportunities, and a celebration of the vibrant Black community that makes UCLA stronger. Open to all UCLA community members. Featured Highlights \- Live musical performances by UCLA alumni artists \- Curated dinner featuring dishes from the African diaspora \- Networking with alumni, faculty, staff, and student
Annual Convocation - CELEBRATING BLACK LIFE at UCLA
Wed 10/22 • 5PM - 7PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Covel Commons
The Annual Convocation is designed to welcome UCLA students (both new and recurring) to the start of the Fall Quarter.
Fowler Out Loud: Ella Gibson
Wed 10/22 • 6PM - 7PM PDT RSVP
Fowler Museum
Join us for a special Fowler Out Loud performance by UCLA third-year singer-songwriter Ella Gibson, whose soulful indie folk-pop sound and emotionally resonant lyrics have made her a standout voice on campus. A music industry major, Gibson draws inspiration from artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Lizzy McAlpine, and Taylor Swift, blending introspective storytelling with acoustic-driven melodies. Gibson recently won Best Overall Act and the Bruin Choice Award at Spring Sing 2025 for her original song Patch; she continues to gain recognition for her heartfelt performances and raw, expressive songwriting. At the Fowler, she’ll share acoustic versions of her original music, inviting listeners into her creative journey of growth, uncertainty, and self-discovery. Fowler Out Loud is an evening concert series that invites UCLA students from various disciplines to perform at the museum.
Tomorrow
Introduction to Document Accessibility (Hosted by Disabilities and Computing Program)
Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
This event is from our partner Disabilities and Computing Program This session provides an introduction to creating accessible documents in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and PDFs. Participants will learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility, including how to use proper heading structure, write effective alt-text for images, create descriptive links, and ensure sufficient color contrast. The training will also demonstrate how to use built-in and automated accessibility checkers to identify and correct common issues. By the end of the session, attendees will have practical tools to make their documents more inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards.
Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network
Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
Grab your lunch and join us on zoom to engage in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.
Bruin Love Station
Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 2PM PDT
Bruin Plaza
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
Special Election Soiree
Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 2:30PM PDT
Kerckhoff Coffee House Patio
Join BruinsVote and ASUCLA Presents for a "Special Election Soirée" ahead of California's upcoming Statewide Special Election! Enjoy tasty food, hear live music, and learn helpful and nonpartisan information about Proposition 50 from trusted community partners.
Bruin Professionals Silicon Beach Chapter Meeting
Thu 10/23 • 11:30AM PDT
Blank Spaces • Los Angeles CA
Join BP Silicon Beach for their monthly Chapter Meeting!
SwD Virtual Career Drop-Ins (10/23)
Thu 10/23 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT
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
Utilizing Census Data in Your Research
Thu 10/23 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
There’s more to the US Census than meets the eye. Want to learn how you can access and use census data in your research? Join librarians Maggie Tarmey and Kelsey Brown to explore reports, data profiles and datasets on data.census.gov. This lecture-based workshop is designed for researchers of any experience level 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 Led by Maggie Tarmey, librarian for Geography, Maps, and Economics, and Kelsey Brown, librarian for Archaeology, Public Policy and Urban Planning.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Thu 10/23 • 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.
Preparing to Teach: Active Learning (In-person workshop)
Thu 10/23 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
Please join us for a foundational pedagogical training on active learning, a tried-and-true approach to inclusively engaging students as agents in their learning. After reviewing the benefits and principles of active learning, we will explore classroom activities and active learning tools suitable for a range of disciplines, course sizes, and modalities. Following a demonstration of strategies such as in-class polling and think-pair-share, participants will complete an activity to discern active learning strategies suitable for their context and work to identify equity and accessibility considerations for classroom implementation. This workshop will be hosted in-person and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Instructors, TAs, and postdocs are all welcome to attend. The event will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2pm-3pm in Powell 190. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Leaders 2 Leaders: All About Network Compliance
Thu 10/23 • 4PM PDT
Zoom
**Alumni leaders, to RSVP and for any questions, please contact your staff advisor.** As a network leader, you play a vital role in strengthening UCLA’s alumni communities. To support you in this effort, **we invite you to join Leaders 2 Leaders: All About Compliance.** This session will guide you through the annual process needed to maintain your alumni network’s official status as a support group of the University of California. Staying compliant ensures your network retains access to resources, visibility and the University's strong affiliation, helping you to better serve your members. Sandy Nguyen ’10, Alumni Affairs program operations lead, will walk us through each step of the process. She will address your questions and share helpful tips to ensure everything runs smoothly and is easy to handle. **Why is attendance important?** ● Make sure your network stays in good standing with UCLA ● Gain clarity and confidence in executing the annual process ● Network with other leaders facing similar stages of development
Let's Go Lesbians
Thu 10/23 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Join us for our first Let's Go Lesbians of the year on Thursday, October 23rd from 4-6pm at the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center! Come hang out, destress, meet other lesbians, and learn about lesbian identities and lived experiences at UCLA. We will be having sapphic karaoke, board games, crafts, and a costume/fit contest for all!
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Writing a Literature Review (Introduction and Overview)
Thu 10/23 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will describe literature reviews across multiple contexts and genres. The workshop will also cover strategies and best practices for note-taking, preparatory steps, writing process issues, and organization.
Legal Bites and Insights!
Thu 10/23 • 6:45PM - 10PM PDT
Join us for our upcoming Legal Bites and Insights event, an evening of engaging conversation, valuable networking, and real world legal perspective. We are excited to present our featured speaker, Samuel Djahanbani, attorney at law, an associate at Venable LLP who advises clients across entertainment, business, and media. From joint ventures to equity financings and brand deals, Sam brings firsthand insight into legal strategy at the intersection of business, law, and media. The event will include dinner provided by Dylan, Navid, and Kaden, and will be hosted at the Emein residence. Please follow the attached link to see the event details, spots will fill soon!
Concerts On The Hill
Thu 10/23 • 8PM - 10PM PDT
Sunset Plaza Stage
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, vibes, and community at Concerts on the Hill! Gather your friends and enjoy live performances from talented musicians from all backgrounds.
Reflect with RISE: Visualizing Healthy Habits
Thu 10/23 • 11PM - 11:30PM 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.
Friday October 24
From Postdoc to Professor: Teaching Readiness Intensive
Fri 10/24 • 10AM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Join the Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement unit of the TLC and colleagues from CIRTL@UCLA for this multi-session program that supports postdoctoral scholars preparing for teaching-focused academic careers. Participants will deepen their understanding of evidence-based, student-centered, and inclusive teaching practices; gain experience with core elements of course design; and develop materials such as a teaching philosophy. This program also creates opportunities to connect with peers and mentors committed to teaching excellence. Join us for one or both of the following workshops: Course Design Fundamentals (10-11:30am led by GSPSE and CIRTL) and Developing Your Teaching Philosophy (12:30-2:00pm led by GSPSE). GSPSE will host a networking lunch between sessions. View workshop descriptions and register using the link below.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Fri 10/24 • 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.
Visions of the Future: Then and Now
Fri 10/24 • 7:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
In-person: Q&A with filmmaker Allison de Fren, filmmakers and programmers Evelyn Kreutzer and Kevin B. Lee, Professor Kriss Ravetto-Biagioli, vice chair of UCLA Cinema and Media Studies, and Professor Amy Villarejo, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. 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. A selection from the Hearst Metrotone News Collections of early conceptions of automation and “robots” in the home, office and night club will play interspersed throughout the program. Latencies of the Statistical Image Catalunya, 2024 The essay explores the genealogies that link today’s computer vision and artificial intelligence imaging systems to 19th-century scientific research's use of photography. Using the work of Étienne-Jules Marey and Francis Galton as case studies, the essay encourages an analysis of the latencies or cultural mutations manifest in the operative images of both periods.—Roc Albalat DCP, color, 9 min. Director: Roc Albalat. The Twilight Zone: “From Agnes — With Love” U.S., 2/14/1964 A simple task for a computer engineer becomes an all-encompassing problem when emotions get involved in this tale of man vs. technology.—Programming Coordinator Nicole Ucedo DCP, b&w, 25 min. CBS/Cayuga. Producers: William Froug, Rod Serling. Director: Richard Donner. Writer: Bernard C. Schoenfeld. With: Wally Cox, Ralph Taeger, Sue Randall. Fembot in a Red Dress U.S., 2015 Fembot in a Red Dress analyzes the cultural trope of the “lady in red” as it evolved from the genre of film noir to science fiction and from the human to the artificial female in a variety of film and television texts. Through juxtaposed sequences of fembots, “ladies in red,” and a combination of the two, the work attempts to mine the potential of the “critical supercut” not only for laying bare gendered patterns of representation, but also for uncovering subtle variations in meaning across cinematic texts and contexts.—Allison de Fren DCP, color, 13 min. Director: Allison de Fren. Not Exactly a Still Life Switzerland, 2024 Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo is a film about the drive to repeat and reproduce lost things, and the failure to do so. What would it mean to repeat the images of this repetitious film with the help of AI — but as disturbing (failed) dreams rather than an exact replica? We begin to imagine a new film within the one we know. AI gives us back the history of cinema — as an uncanny double.—Johannes Binotto DCP, color, 4 min. Director: Johannes Binotto. Toute la data du monde Switzerland, 2025 An experimental short essay film that reimagines Alain Resnais’ iconic 1956 essay film Toute la mémoire du monde (1956) for the AI age. Resnais’ film, on the surface a documentary portrait of the National Library of France, has commonly been understood as a meditation on the crisis of memory, knowledge and ethics after the horrors of World War II. Toute la data du monde takes some of Resnais’ images and questions as inspiration and applies them to this new current crisis of memory, knowledge and archivization in the age of AI. Through surreal, meditative and entirely AI-generated images, it suggests what the libraries of artificial intelligence and data might look like.—Evelyn Kreutzer DCP, b&w, in French with English subtitles, 4 min. Director: Evelyn Kreutzer Afterlives (excerpt) Germany/Belgium/France, 2025 Afterlives is a desktop documentary that critically engages with the historical and digital traces of extremist propaganda, questioning how images of violence circulate, mutate and persist. This excerpt explores how online platforms, including generative AI models, facilitate the disappearance and reappearance of extremist media.—Kevin B. Lee DCP, color, 7 min. Director: Kevin B. Lee. Part of: The Future of Reality: From Locarno to L.A.
Saturday October 25
November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election
Sat 10/25 - Tue 11/4
Kerckhoff Hall's Grand Salon
Vote in person or drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at the Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon Vote Center! Hours: 10am-7pm and 7am-8pm on Election Day (November 4th). For more information about the Statewide Special Election, visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/statewide-special-nov-4-2025.
Bay Area Bruins: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at Indiana
Sat 10/25 • 9AM PDT
Underdogs Cantina • San Francisco CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!
Bay Area Bruins: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at Indiana
Sat 10/25 • 9AM PDT
Stadium Pub • Walnut Creek CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!
Los Angeles - Westside: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at Indiana
Sat 10/25 • 9AM PDT
The Irish Times • Los Angeles United States
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!
Orange County Alumni: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at Indiana
Sat 10/25 • 9AM PDT
Sauced BBQ & Spirits • Irvine CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Reserved seating area. Happy Hour Pricing.
San Fernando Valley and UCLA Latino Alumni Association - UCLA Football Game Watch Party: UCLA vs Indiana
Sat 10/25 • 9AM PDT
The Woodman • Sherman Oaks CA
The UCLA San Fernando Valley Alumni Network, in collaboration with the Latino Alumni Association, invites all Bruins to join us for the UCLA vs. Indiana Football Watch Party on October 25, 2025. This event will bring alumni, friends, and fans together to cheer on the Bruins in a spirited and welcoming environment. Attendees can expect raffles and UCLA-themed giveaways to enhance the game-day experience. The watch party will serve as a chance to reconnect with fellow Bruins, grow the Valley alumni network, and showcase UCLA pride in a fun, energetic setting. This event will be free to attend, with optional food and drink available for purchase. Alumni, families, and community members of all ages are welcome.
South Bay Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at Indiana
Sat 10/25 • 9AM PDT
The Tavern on Main • El Segundo CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!
UCLA Latino Alumni Association attends the UC Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association Summit at UC Berkeley
Sat 10/25 • 9:30AM PDT
UC Berkeley Alumni House • Berkeley, CA
The UC Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association (UC CLAA), Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association of UC Berkeley - Bay Area Chapter, Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association (CLAA), Cal Alumni Association (CAA), and University Development and Alumni Relations invite you to the next statewide UC CLAA Summit: From Connection to Coalition: Celebrating Latino Alumni and the Communities We Build This gathering honors the legacy and future of Latino alumni at Berkeley—lifelong students whose stories illuminate the power of connection, joy, and shared purpose. Rooted in the meanings of alumni, community, and coalition, we celebrate how engagement between students, staff, faculty, and alumni becomes unity, and unity becomes movement. Together, we build not just networks, but history. Join your UC alumni community for a day filled with inspiring updates, networking, and thought-provoking discussions on how we can continue to thrive as a community. The UC CLAA is a statewide collective of Latinx alumni from all ten UC campuses whose mission is to support the overall advancement of the UC to better serve the needs of the on-campus and off-campus Chicanx Latinx community including alumni, staff, faculty, and students. Unable to join in person? Join us on Zoom! Please register in advance using the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the agenda containing information about the Summit a few days before the summit. Register for the UC CLAA Summit at: https://ucop.zoom.us/meeting/register/TXR3hCLXS9G5-3uDx7udBw#/registration
Special Program: Living Threads: Ancestral Textile Knowledge from the Peruvian Andes
Sat 10/25 • 2:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
Fowler Museum
This program is co-presented by the Fowler Museum at UCLA, the CMRS Center for Early Global Studies through the “Race in the Global Past through Native Lenses” research initiative, and the Consulate General of Peru in Los Angeles. Exploring Indigenous knowledge and material heritage, Living Threads will feature three master weavers from the community of San Miguel de Cajamarca in Peru. The program will highlight the ancestral textile traditions of the northern Andes, emphasizing the essential role of women in preserving, transmitting, and evolving cultural heritage through the art of weaving. Join us for an afternoon of conversation, live weaving demonstration, a community weaving workshop, and a trunk show. Program Schedule 2:00–2:15 PM: Welcome and offering Opening remarks by Professor María Luz De La Torre of UCLA, followed by a traditional offering to the land or “pago a la tierra”—a gesture of gratitude to the land, Pachamama, and the weaving tradition. 2:15–2:45 PM: Conversation with master weavers The program will begin with an introduction to the visiting master weavers and their work. In a moderated conversation, the artisans will share the cultural meanings embedded in their textiles, their weaving techniques, and how knowledge is passed down generations. This dialogue will center Indigenous voices, highlighting memory, resistance, and creativity, and emphasizing the Andean world’s transmission of knowledge and its contributions to global artistic practices. 2:45–3:30 PM: Live weaving demonstration Attendees will witness a live demonstration of traditional Andean weaving practices, including the use of backstrap looms, natural dyes, and regional iconography. This session will offer an opportunity to glimpse the technical, symbolic, and historical richness of northern Andean textile art. 3:30–4:30 PM: Community weaving workshop Participants will be invited to engage in a hands-on workshop led by the weavers. This session will introduce basic techniques and foster learning, intergenerational exchange, and meaningful dialogue across cultures. 4:30–6:00 PM: Trunk show A marketplace will close the day, offering the public a chance to purchase textiles directly from the artisans. This trunk show will help support the economic livelihood of the weavers while creating space for deeper connections to the stories woven into each piece. Co-presented by CMRS Center for Early Global Studies through the Race in the Global Past through Native Lenses research initiative, Cancillería Cajamarca, and the Consulate General of Peru in Los Angeles
Trunk or Treat at University Village
Sat 10/25 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
UAS - Sepulveda Child Care Parking Lot
Join us over at UAS' Annual Trunk or Treat! Enjoy crafts, trick or treating, and community. Bruins and Little Bruins, don't forget to come dressed in your costume - we'll have a costume contest and parade! See you there Have questions? Reach out to swd@saonet.ucla.edu
Real
Sat 10/25 • 7:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
In-person: Q&A with filmmaker Adele Tulli, moderated by guest programmer Kevin B. Lee. 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. Real Italy, 2024 Adele Tulli’s Real is a hypnotic and rhythmic journey via close encounters with AI, the internet and avatars. The observational documentary examines how and what people are using the internet for, as well as newer technologies that are emerging daily. As more communities form online, less human to human interaction is witnessed. This haunting portrait of human engagement with technologies focuses on influencers, children and everyone in between who is learning and adapting to AI and new tech at a rapid rate, from Korea to Italy and the U.S.—Programming Coordinator Nicole Ucedo DCP, color, in Korean, English, Italian and German with English subtitles, 83 min. Director/Screenwriter: Adele Tulli. Part of: The Future of Reality: From Locarno to L.A.
Sunday October 26
November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election
Sat 10/25 - Tue 11/4
Kerckhoff Hall's Grand Salon
Vote in person or drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at the Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon Vote Center! Hours: 10am-7pm and 7am-8pm on Election Day (November 4th). For more information about the Statewide Special Election, visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/statewide-special-nov-4-2025.
28th Annual LA Cancer Challenge 5K Walk/Run
Sun 10/26 • 9AM PDT
UCLA, Wilson Plaza • Los Angeles CA
The LA Cancer Challenge is the starting line to Halloween fun and benefits the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research and the UCLA Agi Hirshberg Center for Pancreatic Diseases. The gorgeous 5K course starts in Wilson Plaza, takes you throughout campus and ends with a treat - our LACC Finish Line Donut Wall! Enjoy the Fit Family Expo and colorful Candy Land Kids Zone, knowing your participation helps drive research towards a cure for pancreatic cancer and supports crucial patient services. Call 310-473-5121 or email info@pancreatic.org
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Sun 10/26 • 11AM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum All Family Flicks screenings are free admission. Seating is first come, first served. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory U.S., 1971 A golden ticket found in a chocolate bar leads young Charlie Bucket and four other lucky children on a marvelous adventure through the wondrous world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Along with chocolate rivers, Oompa-Loompas and a chance to win a lifetime supply of chocolate comes a few life lessons along the way in this musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s classic. DCP, color, 100 min. Director: Mel Stuart. Screenwriter: Roald Dahl. With: Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson. Recommended for ages 8+ Part of: Family Flicks
UCLA Alumni Bruin Bash: Women's Soccer vs. USC
Sun 10/26 • 11:30AM - 1:30PM PDT
James West Alumni Center •
The crosstown rivalry heats up this fall as UCLA Women’s Soccer takes on USC, and we want you there for all the action. Before the match, gather with alumni, friends and families at the **[UCLA Alumni Bruin Bash](https://giving.ucla.edu/Standard/NetDonate.aspx?SiteNum=5754&utm_medium=email&elq_cid=1773053&ehash=5e089d9582d691c887944b29a693ef1d0973aca71987413753b3b47ea024ca05&RSRC=Email&RDAT=4435&aid=16081&pid=ucla_email_eloqua_eloqua&rid=4435)**. This pregame celebration is more than just a meal — it’s a chance to relive the energy of campus, reconnect with your Bruin community and gear up for game day alongside fans proudly wearing blue and gold. **Enjoy delicious food** and lively conversation while families **play Bruin Bingo**, **kids test their soccer skills** and fans **capture photos with the 2022 NCAA Championship trophy**. Plus, **hear a special game day message from Mitchell Liday**, public address announcer for UCLA Women’s Soccer. With Bruins of all ages coming together, Bruin Bash is the perfect way to honor tradition, build excitement and get ready to cheer our team to victory. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $20 per person for Adults and Children ages 5 to 12.
Mountain Bruins: The Harvest Moon Dinner/Halloween Celebration
Sun 10/26 • 5:30PM PDT
UCLA Lodge • Lake Arrowhead CA
Please join us for a "spooktacular" seated dinner and Halloween Celebration. This annual Fall party is one of our most popular events, an opportunity to experience a wonderful Autumnal Feast under a Harvest Moon. At the same time we will be celebrating Halloween by dressing up in costume (costumes are optional). This year we've decided to go all out and have some really big exciting prizes. The categories are: Best couple costume Best female costume Best male costume Most creative costume Pricing: Members - $80 Non-members - $90 If you are not a member, to purchase a membership go to our web site: uclamountainbruins.org Let's make this the best party ever and help support our UCLA Scholars from the mountain! For questions please call 909-337-8200 or email uclamountainbruins@gmail.com.
Itty Bitty Titty Committee
Sun 10/26 • 7PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
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. “Listen Asshole” performed on Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry, Season 1, Episode 2 (excerpt) U.S., 2001 Michelle Myers and Catzie Vilayphonh — founding members of the Philadelphia-based spoken word duo Yellow Rage — made history in 2001 as the first Asian American women featured on HBO’s Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry, more commonly known as Def Poetry Jam. Part slam poem, part manifesto, their searing group piece “Listen Asshole” was born of frustration and a desire to “shatter stereotypes of Asian American women as passive, quiet, and demure,” and earned a standing ovation for its unapologetic anger, sharp wit and fierce reclamation of voice. Hosted by rapper Mos Def, the first season of Def Poetry Jam was taped at New York City’s Supper Club. DCP, color, 5 min. Director: With: Michelle Myers, Catzie Vilayphonh. Itty Bitty Titty Committee U.S., 2007 From director Jamie Babbit (But I’m a Cheerleader), Itty Bitty Titty Committee is a sharp, funny and affirming story of Anna (Melonie Diaz), a shy young lesbian whose life transforms when she joins the radical feminist art collective C(i)A — Clits in Action — inspired by the real-life radical feminist art collective Guerrilla Girls. Shot in gritty, guerrilla style on Super 8 and Super 16, this SXSW Jury Prize winner is an edgy, rare depiction of a young woman’s political awakening. The film pulses with a punk soundtrack featuring Sleater-Kinney, Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. As critic B. Ruby Rich wrote, “This posse of revolting dykes delivers a megadose of hope.” DCP, color, 87 min. Director: Jamie Babbit. Screenwriters: Tina Mabry, Abigail Shafran. With: Melonie Diaz, Nicole Vicius, Daniel Sea. —Public Programmer Beandrea July Part of: A Place of Rage: Women and Anger on Screen
Monday October 27
November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election
Sat 10/25 - Tue 11/4
Kerckhoff Hall's Grand Salon
Vote in person or drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at the Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon Vote Center! Hours: 10am-7pm and 7am-8pm on Election Day (November 4th). For more information about the Statewide Special Election, visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/statewide-special-nov-4-2025.
Fireside Chat Money Matters Monday
Mon 10/27 • 11AM - 3PM PDT
Basic Needs Center at Strathmore 106
Chat with our team, including a seasoned advisor with 25+ years of wealth management experience. This week we'll talk about how to save money despite experiencing FOMO.
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BUS Community Meeting 3
Mon 10/27 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
LatinX Success Center
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.
Public Talk ~ 2025 Alma Hawkins Visiting Chair: Bijayini Satpathy
Mon 10/27 • 5PM - 6:20PM PDT
Glorya Kaufman Hall, Dance Theater - 200
A Public Talk Presented by 2025 Alma Hawkins Visiting Chair: Bijayini Satpathy Uncomplicating Tradition Finding new formal, sentimental and presentational directions drawing upon the salient, elemental and essential nuances of Odissi lexicon for a personalised choreographic interpretation. About Bijayini Satpathy Bijayini Satpathy, a preeminent master of Odissi on the global stage, has enjoyed a prolific career spanning more than three decades. Her first self-choreographed work, Abhipsaa - A Seeking, received commissions from Duke Performances, Baryshnikov Arts Center, and was supported by NEFA's National Dance Project. Satpathy has served as the artist-in-residence at the Metropolitan Museum during 2021-22, culminating in four gallery presentations and an evening length production, Doha. In 2020, Satpathy received the prestigious New York Dance and Performance Bessie Award, and was recognized as the best solo dancer by Dance Magazine in 2019. Her outstanding contributions to Odissi in education and performance were honored again with the Dance Magazine Award in 2023. Satpathy has been a fellow at the Center for Ballet Arts, New York, and a fellow at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio, in 2024, to further her research on Odissi performance and training pedagogy. In India, Bijayini Satpathy has received coveted awards like Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, Mahari Dancer Award, and Nrityachoodamani.
Orange County: Supper @ Six: Monaco Italian Kitchen
Mon 10/27 • 6PM PDT
Monaco Italian Kitchen • Irvine CA
Monday, October 27 | 6 PM Monaco Italian Kitchen | 2000 Main St, Irvine RSVP by Thursday, October 23 $50 per person (includes tax & tip) 2-hour parking validation available October is National Pasta Month, and we’re celebrating with a meal that’s all about connection, comfort, and conversation. Join OC Bruins for Supper @ Six at Monaco Italian Kitchen—Irvine’s newest destination for modern Italian dining. Created by longtime OC restaurateur Tony Monaco, this spot blends the warmth of a traditional trattoria with the sleek, contemporary vibe of the Eighteen Main complex. Think cozy lighting, marble finishes, open-air patios, and the aroma of fresh pasta made from scratch. Our three-course pre-fixe menu was crafted just for this gathering, featuring: Amuse-Bouche: House Focaccia with Rosemary & Garlic Butter First Course: Choice of Chopped Salad or Honey Caesar Second Course: Choice of Lamb Bolognese or Wild Mushroom Risotto It’s a space that feels elegant yet unpretentious—a place made for lingering conversations and raising a glass (or fork) with friends. Whether you come for the pasta, the people, or just a Monday night reset, you’ll leave feeling nourished in every way. Come hungry. Leave happy.
Tuesday October 28
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Tue 10/28
Join the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center and Latina Futures 2050 Lab for a Día de los Muertos celebration on UCLA campus. Save the date!
November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election
Sat 10/25 - Tue 11/4
Kerckhoff Hall's Grand Salon
Vote in person or drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at the Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon Vote Center! Hours: 10am-7pm and 7am-8pm on Election Day (November 4th). For more information about the Statewide Special Election, visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/statewide-special-nov-4-2025.
Bruin Professionals Encino Chapter Meeting
Tue 10/28 • 7:30AM PDT
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. • Encino CA
Join BP Encino Chapter for their monthly meeting!
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Turning Teaching into Scholarship: An Introduction to SoTL
Tue 10/28 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP
Curious about how to turn your teaching into meaningful inquiry? Join us for a practical introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), where you’ll learn what SoTL is, why it matters, and how to take the first steps toward developing your own classroom-based research projects. Presenter: Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience, TLC #SoTL, #inquiryteaching, #classroomresearch Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. 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 edp@teaching.ucla.edu.
WESCOM Financial x FW Present "Financial Basics"
Tue 10/28 • 12PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
Basic Needs Center at Strathmore 106
This session will cover the basics of budgeting, saving, debt management, credit and more. It'll be a great opportunity to review the basics and connect with valuable resources. Lunch will be provided to the first 40 attendees. Stick around to the end for a book raffle as well.
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Speaking Across Conflict (for Graduate Students & Postdocs)
Tue 10/28 • 12PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
Young Research Library 21570
The UCLA Dialogue across Difference Initiative (DaD) is offering this interactive workshop to provide graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with practical strategies to communicate across charged political differences in and out of the classroom. These skills are based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally-renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication. Lunch will be served.
Preparing to Teach: Efficient Grading (In-person workshop)
Tue 10/28 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
Worried about your grading load this quarter? Join us for a workshop centered on time-saving strategies for grading many students. Along with a walkthrough of how to leverage tools such as comment libraries, rubrics, and automated grading, we will discuss the differences between assessment and grading, as well as how you can establish feedback loops with your class without having to give detailed comments on every piece of student work. Participants will leave this session prepared to integrate a new strategy or tool into their course and having had the opportunity to troubleshoot and brainstorm with colleagues. This in-person workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). All instructors, including TAs and postdocs, are welcome. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1pm-2pm in Powell 190. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Undergraduate Virtual Drop-ins
Tue 10/28 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
Got a quick question about your finances? Pop in to chat with one of our team member--no prep, no pressure, just practical answers to help you feel more confident with money.
Movement and Meditation
Tue 10/28 • 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).
Bruin Love Station
Tue 10/28 • 2PM - 5PM PDT
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
New York Tri-State: Navigating Your Career in Tech
Tue 10/28 • 3:30PM PDT
First Round's on Me Social Club • New York NY
Join us in New York City as five UCLA Alumni come together for a candid panel on navigating your career in tech—through pivots, growth, and everything in between. Whether you're breaking into the industry, switching roles, or curious about where AI is taking us, this conversation is packed with insights to help you adapt and thrive. **AGENDA** 6:30-7:00pm: Arrival & greeting 7:00-8:00pm: Panel discussion + Q&A 8:00-8:30pm: Closing remarks & social time **SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES** **Alexa Parmisano** graduated from UCLA in 2013 with a double major in communication and sociology. She was a member of the Bruin Belles Service Association, an experience that fostered lifelong friendships that she holds today. Alexa has spent nearly her entire career in big tech, approaching her 10-year anniversary at Google, though her career trajectory changed dramatically after she pursued an MBA focused on business analytics. She currently works as an analytical lead for clients in the luxury fashion space, where she provides market intelligence grounded in Google search data and coaches clients on how to effectively measure their advertising investment. Outside of her professional life, she is an avid fitness enthusiast and has been a certified cycling and pilates instructor since 2018. **Mike Nourian** studied computer engineering and built robotics projects such as autonomous path-finders. One of his most memorable UCLA moments was seeing Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Russel Westbrook at Pauley Pavilion. Mike has worked at companies like Boeing and Apple before joining Meta. He’s worked across multiple teams —from building AI-driven business messaging products integrated into Meta’s ad ecosystem to developing search infrastructure within the Generative AI organization, focusing on retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). His experience spans both startups and major tech companies, with a focus on AI, search, and model training and serving. Outside of work, Mike enjoys weight training and mixed workouts. He’s an avid foodie, traver, and likes to unwind by walking along NYC’s west side highway while listening to podcasts. **Sriram Ramakrishnan** is a partnerships manager at Adyen, where he blends his technical expertise with a customer-centric approach to craft impactful solutions in the payments space. He is also an advisor, co-founder, and former chapter lead of the AI Collective NYC, where he fostered conversations and built communities around the transformative potential of AI. A dedicated mentor with Minds Matter and Techstars, Sriram also guides the next generation of innovators and contributes to funding early-stage startups as a scout and angel investor. His diverse career journey includes roles at Hulu, Walmart eCommerce, and Finch (where he played a critical role in its growth and eventual acquisition by Finder). He graduated in the class of 2017 with a degree in economics, and one of his favorite UCLA memories is starting the Westwoodstock music festival. These days, you can find him in the vibrant energy of New York City, playing basketball, poker, and chess. **Shelby Kisner** is a revenue strategy & operations program manager at Google, whose career is an example of the value of continuous exploration and upskilling. She moved to New York directly after graduation, not knowing anyone, to work in consulting and begin exploring what she wanted to do. From there she has had the privilege to work in a range of tech companies (100 person startup, DoorDash, Google). Shelby currently specializes in designing high-impact programs and workflows for sales teams, but holds onto her roots as a data analyst, always seeking opportunities to integrate analytical insights with qualitative feedback to build the best possible solutions. When she’s off the clock, you can find her eating bagels, at the park, going to concerts, drawing, and boxing.
Colors and Connection
Tue 10/28 • 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!
Writing the Personal Statement
Tue 10/28 • 6PM - 7PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. If you are currently working on a personal statement, we encourage you to bring your draft to the workshop.
Wednesday October 29
November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election
Sat 10/25 - Tue 11/4
Kerckhoff Hall's Grand Salon
Vote in person or drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at the Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon Vote Center! Hours: 10am-7pm and 7am-8pm on Election Day (November 4th). For more information about the Statewide Special Election, visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/statewide-special-nov-4-2025.