Illustration by Julie Phan, Class of 2025
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State of Black California Conference
Fri 4/10 • 8AM - 6PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Luskin Conference Center
The conference brings together an audience of 200 advocates, policy experts, elected officials, academic scholars, and community-based leaders to discuss how we build a thriving Black California.
Symposium on Sound and Hate
Fri 4/10 • 10AM - 4PM PDT
Schoenberg Music Building, Lani Hall
This half-day symposium at UCLA will examine the intersection of sound and hate, highlighting how auditory experiences can propagate, resist, and reflect social animosities. Bringing together diverse perspectives from sound studies and related fields, the event will deepen understanding of how sound influences, challenges, and shapes the dynamics of hate in society. The keynote address, “Sectarian Reckonings: The Politics of Voice and Song in Post-Authoritarian Syria,” will be delivered by Shayna M. Silverstein, Associate Professor in the Department of Performance Studies and faculty member of the Middle Eastern and North African Studies program at Northwestern University. Her talk explores public reckonings with sectarian violence in Syria from the 2010s conflict to the precarious present, offering guided listening to sonic practices—from chant and song to rock and livestream audio culture—that respond to sectarianized hate, violence, and animosity. Additional speakers include UCLA School of Music Associate Professor Jenny Johnson, UCLA Initiative to Study Hate (ISH) Research Manager Dr. Amalia Mora, and the symposium’s curator Dr. Kathryn Huether (ISH and Leve Center for Jewish Studies Postdoctoral Fellow-Antisemitism Studies).
Sex Week 2026 Advocating for Yourself in a Clinical Setting: FPA
Fri 4/10 • 11AM - 1PM PDT
@fpa.ucla 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Zoom Learn how to advocate for yourself as a patient in sexual healthcare settings.
2026 SPRING FORWARD UCLA: Virtual Job & Internship Fair
Fri 4/10 • 12PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
Are you a sophomore, planning ahead for next year? Are you a junior, still looking for an internship or a senior looking for an internship? Schedule 1:1 sessions with employers or group sessions any time between 12:00-4:00 PM Join us on April 10th anytime between 12-4pm! This is a virtual event, facilitated by Handshake so you can connect from anywhere! No standing in lines! Schedule your sessions ahead of time and talk with employers 1-on-1. Feeling a little shy? Sign up for a group session and gain insight from the employers directly. This is the last open industry career event of the academic year to find an internship, so don't miss out!
Queer Fandom Fanatics
Fri 4/10 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Come geek out with others about all things pop culture through a queer lens!
Jam Session with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
Canceled Fri 4/10 • 2:30PM - 4PM PDT
Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library
Join the UCLA Rubsamen Music Library for a Jam Session with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble. The afternoon will begin with a set by the Ensemble, followed by an open jam session. No RSVP required. All are welcome to participate!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Arts #Music
QTBIPOC Space
Fri 4/10 • 3:30PM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The QTBIPOC Space is an intentional space for all folks of different and similar lived experiences to build community, decompress, and practice collective care.
Sex Week 2026 Trans Sex Talk
Fri 4/10 • 5PM - 7PM PDT
5:00 – 7:00 PM | RSVP for location https://tinyurl.com/transsextalk Sex-ed and open discussion for trans and nonbinary participants.
Bruin Day • Tomorrow
Men's Rowing vs University of Southern California
Sat 4/11
Marina Del Rey, CA
Bob Hillen Cup/USC Duel
Dangling Bruin Climbing Competition
Sat 4/11 • 9AM - 7PM PDT
John Wooden Center, Rock Wall
UCLA's Annual Dangling Bruin Climbing Competition is open to climbers of all levels, including those who have never competed in indoor bouldering before. Register for a qualifier time and compete for a chance to participate in the finals. All participants will receive a Dangling Bruin commemorative t-shirt (assortment of shirt sizes will be available, but preferred size supply is not guaranteed). Learn more!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
Opening Celebration: Mountain Spirits Exhibit at Fowler Museum, co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific Alumni Association of UCLA
Sat 4/11 • 6PM PDT
UCLA, Fowler Museum • Los Angeles CA
Come celebrate the opening of Mountain Spirits: Rice and Indigeneity in the Northern Luzon Highlands, Philippines. The evening will feature a musical performance that highlights cultural pride and global connections between the Philippines and Los Angeles. Enjoy a dynamic performance of Echoes of the Cordillera Mountains by Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts, based in Los Angeles, in collaboration with community artists. Curated by Artistic Director Peter de Guzman, the program will offer an inspiring exploration of music and dance rooted in the highland cultures of Luzon, Philippines. About the exhibition: For generations, the Ifugao of northern Luzon have transformed steep mountainsides into rice terraces—astonishing feats of engineering that are also sacred landscapes shaped by ritual, community, and a profound connection to land. Mountain Spirits immerses visitors in this world through carved guardians, ritual bowls, woven blankets, farming tools, soundscapes, and video installations. Together, these works reveal how sustenance and spirituality are entwined; and how generosity, labor, and environmental care nurture Ifugao life. Recognized by UNESCO for embodying ancestral knowledge and sustainable practices, the terraces remain enduring testaments to human ingenuity and ecological balance. They are not monuments to the past, but living sites where memory, work, and spirit continue to converge. Co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific Alumni Association of UCLA, UCLA Division of Social Sciences, UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, Save the Ifugao Terraces Movement, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda (Senate of the Philippines).
Toward a More Perfect Rebellion: Celebrating the Legacy of Robert A. Nakamura
Sat 4/11 • 7:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum • Los Angeles
This program is a continuation of Toward a More Perfect Rebellion: Multiracial Student Activism at UCLA, which celebrates the radical filmmaking legacy of UCLA’s affirmative action initiative, the Ethno-Communications Program (1969–1973). This iteration honors Ethno-Communications alumnus Robert A. Nakamura (1936–2025), who taught film at UCLA for over 30 years and was widely known as the “godfather of Asian American media.” A co-founder of the pioneering media organization Visual Communications, Nakamura co-directed a milestone feature-length film made by and about Asian Pacific Americans, Hito Hata: Raise the Banner (1980). Shaped by his internment at age six in the prison camp Manzanar during World War II, he transformed personal history into landmark films that helped change how Asian Americans are seen on-screen.
Toward a More Perfect Rebellion: Celebrating the Legacy of Robert A. Nakamura Film Screening
Sat 4/11 • 7:30PM - 9PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Hamer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024
This program is a continuation of Toward a More Perfect Rebellion: Multiracial Student Activism at UCLA, which celebrates the radical filmmaking legacy of UCLA’s affirmative action initiative, the Ethno-Communications Program (1969–1973). This iteration honors Ethno-Communications alumnus Robert A. Nakamura (1936–2025), who taught film at UCLA for over 30 years and was widely known as the “godfather of Asian American media.”
Sunday April 12
New York Tri-State Network: NYC Bruins Spring Run Club
Sun 4/12 • 9AM PDT
Pier 55 at Hudson River Park • New York
Kick off Spring with a nice-and-easy group jog along the Hudson River with local Bruins! Inclusive to everyone and all paces welcome. This will be a casual 3-mile run starting at Little Island (Pier 54) and finishing at Houston Hall for drinks and food (at attendees’ cost). The run will be led by Blake Bergstrom '19, founder of UCLA Club Track and a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, who will also be sharing free race training programs and general fitness tips for anyone interested. Cost: Free to attend. Food and drinks available for purchase at Houston Hall. Find menu and pricing here: https://www.houstonhallny.com/
Orange County Network: Connect and Climb with Sender One Co-Founder Alice Kao ’01
Sun 4/12 • 10AM PDT
Sender One Climbing - Aliso Viejo • Aliso Viejo CA
What happens when a climbing gym is built by the community that will use it? Join OC Bruins to climb and connect with Sender One co-founder Alice Kao ’01 at their new Aliso Viejo location. Sender One’s newest Orange County gym represents something special. The Aliso Viejo location was community-funded by local supporters and climbers, many of whom became investors in the project. As Alice recently shared, the vision was simple but powerful: to create a space built for the community, by the community. OC Bruins is excited to bring Bruins together at this new space and welcome fellow alum Alice Kao ’01, Sender One’s CEO and co-founder. Alice will join us to connect with alumni and share a few remarks before we take to the walls together. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or trying it for the first time, this is a chance to challenge yourself, cheer on local Bruins, and experience a new Orange County climbing destination together. Moments like this capture what OC Bruins is all about: Bruins showing up for Bruins
South Bay Network: Pier to Pier Walk
Sun 4/12 • 10AM PDT
Hermosa Pier • Hermosa Beach CA
Grab a coffee, lace up your walking shoes, and join the UCLA South Bay Network for one of our most popular traditions, the Pier to Pier Walk! We’ll stroll along the scenic Strand from the Hermosa Beach Pier to the Manhattan Beach Pier, then make our way back to Hermosa Beach. Along the way, connect with fellow Bruins, enjoy lively conversation, and soak in the iconic ocean views that make the South Bay so special. All are welcome—bring friends, family, strollers, and pets! Please plan on gathering in front of the Kelly Lifeguard Memorial Statue by Hermosa Beach Pier at 9:45 so we can start walking close to 10:00am. The walk is about 3 miles and typically takes roughly 2 hours (though it feels really fast!). After the walk, you’re welcome to join us for a casual brunch at a local spot (location TBD).
Alumni Networking with Muslim Alumni of UCLA & Academic, Mentorship, and Professional Development (AMPD)
Sun 4/12 • 10:30AM PDT
James West Alumni Center •
The Alumni Networking event is a collaboration between on-campus organization AMPD (Academic, Mentorship, and Professional Development) and the Muslim Alumni of UCLA to assist current students with networking with alumni and connecting regarding their careers.
50th Anniversary Screening - Please, Don't Bury Me Alive!
Sun 4/12 • 7PM - 10PM PDT RSVP
Billy Wilder Theater, UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90024
Featuring Q&A with filmmaker Efraín Gutiérrez and Distinguished Professor Chon Noriega, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Organized by the UCLA Film and Television Archive.
Monday April 13
Insider's Japan II
Mon 4/13
Japan •
A truly foreign and fascinating land of rich traditions and dizzying modernity is revealed on this well-crafted 13-day small group tour. See Tokyo and Kyoto’s highlights, engage in local life, and head off the beaten path to alluring historic destinations. Begin in amazing Tokyo, where sightseeing includes the imposing Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and a calligrapher’s gallery. Then encounter magnificent Mt. Fuji and cruise on scenic Ashi Lake. After overnighting in a traditional ryokan inn, travel by express train to lovely Takayama in the Japanese Alps. A traditional tea ceremony and a cooking class offer opportunities to experience Japanese culture firsthand. In culturally rich Kanazawa, visit famed Kenrokuen Garden and a gold leaf museum. Touring of Japan’s cultural capital, Kyoto, includes the beloved Golden Pavilion temple, the extravagant Nijo-jo Castle, and the important Fushimi Inari shrine. Discover cosmopolitan Hiroshima, reborn from its atomic destruction, with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
UCLA Recreation Stress Less Week 2026
Mon 4/13 - Fri 4/17 RSVP
Stress Less Week 2026: 4/13 - 4/17: A week of free resources and support to help faculty and staff stress less and enjoy life more! April is Stress Awareness Month. Let's come together in community to enhance our well-being. Choose from a variety of FITZONE classes to activate, flow, energize, or relax. Join the daily LIVE MoveMail breaks. Attend a FITWELL Talks Employee Wellness workshop on Tuesday 4/14. Engage with stress-relieving videos and resources sent in daily emails.
Maximize Your Course Impact: Enhance Accessibility and Inclusion with the Ally Tool
Mon 4/13 • 11AM - 11:45AM PDT
Course Accessibility Accelerator
Mon 4/13 • 12:30PM - 2:30PM PDT RSVP
This Course Accessibility Accelerator program supports UCLA instructors in improving the accessibility of their digital course materials—including pages, documents, images, and media—used in online, hybrid, and traditional courses. You don't want to miss receiving hands-on training, individualized instructional design support, and access to UCLA’s accessibility tools and media workflows. Over six weeks, participants will update and improve key instructional materials and produce accessible course assets aligned with UCLA and federal standards. Participants meet as a cohort from April 13th through May 22nd, 2026. Monday meetings will be via Zoom 12:30 to 2:00 PM. Wednesday meetings in-person from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in YRL 21570. Fridays are optional drop-in office hours from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Each week introduces core concepts and skills for improving digital accessibility of course materials and engages participants in activities that address six core areas: 1) What is Accessibility? (concepts, laws, UCLA context) 2) Making Your Pages Accessible (Bruin Learn, HTML structure, headings, tables) 3) Making Your Instructional Material Accessible (Word, Google Docs, Excel, PDFs) 4) Making Your Lecture Content Accessible (PPT, Keynote, Google Slides) 5) Making Your Images Accessible (alt text, complex graphics) 6) Making Your Media Accessible (Kaltura captions, transcripts, recordings) Participants complete the program with a set of fully accessible course materials and an accessibility action plan for future courses. Participants can expect to spend up to 5 hours per week on meetings and course content. Upon completion of the program, participants are eligible for $500 in professional development funds and will receive a certificate/badge of completion. Please apply to participate by Friday, March 20th, 2026.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Mon 4/13 • 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.
The Lancet Commission on Medicine, Nazism, and the Holocaust
Mon 4/13 • 5PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
Details to be shared with those who RSVP
Join the authors of The Lancet Commission on Medicine, Nazism, and the Holocaust for International Holocaust Remembrance Day as they examine how one of history’s darkest chapters — made possible in part by health professionals — continues to shape modern medical ethics and responsibilities. This discussion invites all health professionals to reflect, learn, and lead with deeper awareness and responsibility. All are welcome. Featured speakers: Mathew Fox, Lancet Commissioner, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Hedy Wald, Lancet Commissioner, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Moderator: Felicia Marie Knaul, David Geffen School of Medicine and Associate of the Chancellor, UCLA Guest speaker: Julio Frenk, UCLA Chancellor
Tuesday April 14
UCLA Recreation Stress Less Week 2026
Mon 4/13 - Fri 4/17 RSVP
Stress Less Week 2026: 4/13 - 4/17: A week of free resources and support to help faculty and staff stress less and enjoy life more! April is Stress Awareness Month. Let's come together in community to enhance our well-being. Choose from a variety of FITZONE classes to activate, flow, energize, or relax. Join the daily LIVE MoveMail breaks. Attend a FITWELL Talks Employee Wellness workshop on Tuesday 4/14. Engage with stress-relieving videos and resources sent in daily emails.
Bruin Professionals Century City Chapter Meeting
Tue 4/14 • 8AM PDT
Century Towers • Century City CA
Join BP Century City Chapter for their monthly meeting! Everyday AI Beyond ChatGPT
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Exploring the Student Writing Process with Turnitin Clarity
Tue 4/14 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP
Understanding how students develop their writing has become more complex in the age of generative AI. This presentation introduces Turnitin Clarity, a writing process tool instructors can pilot during the Spring quarter. During this session, we will highlight key writing insights Clarity provides - indicators such as pasted text, minimal revision, active writing time, and a complete revision history with playback. We'll also explore how instructors can let students engage transparently with an optional AI assistant within the context of a writing assignment. Presenter: Andrew Jessup, Supervisor, Educational Technology Tools, Bruin Learn Center of Excellence (CoE) #studentwritingprocess #activewriting #revisionhistory #turnitin-clarity 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 instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Tue 4/14 • 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.
FITWELL Talks: Stress Less with Gratitude with Diana Winston, UCLA Health
Tue 4/14 • 12PM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA Health experts on the latest wellbeing research, practical recommendations, and more. Just thirty minutes via Zoom over your lunch hour. Join live, listen in, and come ready with questions. Take good care. April 2026: FITWELL Talks: Stress Less with Gratitude with Diana Winston, UCLA Health
Speaking Across Conflict
Tue 4/14 • 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.
Speaking Across Conflict Workshop for Graduate & Professional Students
Tue 4/14 • 12PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
Location shared upon RSVP.
The Dialogue across Differences Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for Graduate & Professional Students to delve deeper into 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 will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety. It will be led by Felicia Graham. This session will be held in-person only on the UCLA campus and will not be recorded.
#GraduateProfessional #Educational #CampusCommunityConversations
Movement and Meditation
Tue 4/14 • 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).
Movement and Meditation
Tue 4/14 • 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).
Embrace Your Almost
Tue 4/14 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Not too sure about the future? Are things not going according to plan? Join this workshop and learn about finding clarity and contentment while you are on your journey.
Embrace Your Almost
Tue 4/14 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Not too sure about the future? Are things not going according to plan? Join this workshop and learn about finding clarity and contentment while you are on your journey.
Punch Card Party : SMART Goals for Spring
Tue 4/14 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Turn one big goal into small, doable steps using SMART goals. Create your own punch cards and build momentum all quarter long. All materials provided and RSVP required.
Punch Card Party : SMART Goals for Spring
Tue 4/14 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Turn one big goal into small, doable steps using SMART goals. Create your own punch cards and build momentum all quarter long. All materials provided and RSVP required.
South Bay Book Club - April
Tue 4/14 • 7PM PDT
Hybrid: In-person or via Zoom •
Come join Bruin Alumni and Friends for a fun and relaxing discussion of books. We try to curate a wide variety of genres (all recommended by our own members) to accommodate all tastes and to encourage each other to read something we wouldn't on our own. We would love to have you join us. All are welcome! April: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.
Water for Life
Tue 4/14 • 7:30PM PDT
Hammer Museum
Copresented with The Promise Institute of Human Rights (L.A.) and the UCLA American Indian Studies Center Water For Life tells the story of three extraordinary individuals: Berta Cáceres, a Lenca Indigenous leader in Honduras; Francisco Piñeda, a subsistence farmer in El Salvador; and Alberto Curamil, an Indigenous Mapuche Chief in Chile, all of whom refused to let government-supported industry and transnational corporations take their water and redirect it to mining, hydroelectric, or large scale industrial agriculture projects. A post screening conversation moderated by Jessica Cattelino, Director of UCLA’s Center for the Study of Women|Barbra Streisand Center, with Teri Red Owl, citizen of the Bishop Paiute Tribe and Executive Director of the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission (OVIWC) and AnMarie Mendoza, a Tongva water protector and Paya/Paar outreach director for OVIWC, will connect the struggles in Latin America depicted in Water for Life to local struggles led by Native Americans to protect and reclaim water resources of Payahuunadü (the Owens Valley) diverted to Los Angeles. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/wfl
Wednesday April 15
UCLA Recreation Stress Less Week 2026
Mon 4/13 - Fri 4/17 RSVP
Stress Less Week 2026: 4/13 - 4/17: A week of free resources and support to help faculty and staff stress less and enjoy life more! April is Stress Awareness Month. Let's come together in community to enhance our well-being. Choose from a variety of FITZONE classes to activate, flow, energize, or relax. Join the daily LIVE MoveMail breaks. Attend a FITWELL Talks Employee Wellness workshop on Tuesday 4/14. Engage with stress-relieving videos and resources sent in daily emails.
HireDMV Multi-University Alumni Career Fair
Wed 4/15 • 8AM PDT
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center • College Park MD
The HireDMV Multi-University Alumni Career Fair connects DMV-area alumni, graduate students, and doctoral candidates with 60+ top employers across all industries. This expo-style event gives job seekers a free opportunity to network face-to-face with actively hiring companies. While employers gain direct access to a pre-vetted pool of over 500 accomplished candidates— complete with ATS integration, booth display, two representative passes, and lunch. Whether you're an alumnus ready for your next chapter or an employer looking for proven talent, HireDMV is where it all comes together.
Summer Institute on Evidence-based Teaching Information Session
Wed 4/15 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
Powell Library, Room 186
Please join us for the Summer Institute on Evidence-based Teaching information session, taking place in Powell Library room 186 and on Zoom. Please register to attend. The Summer Institute is an annual professional learning opportunity open to all UCLA instructors of record and will take place on campus from July 13-16. Applications are open through Friday, May 8. Please contact help@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Bruin Affiliates: Bruin Affiliates Luncheon
Wed 4/15 • 11:30AM PDT
James West Alumni Center •
Hollywood Architecture in the Golden Age (1920-1940) The Golden Age of Hollywood—when the major studios dominated filmmaking—also shaped a distinctive architectural landscape. Movie studios, theaters, and hotels adopted dramatic, glamorous styles meant to embody the excitement of cinema. The architecture blended fantasy and luxury, mirroring the movies themselves. Predictable weather, diverse scenery, Bohemian emigrees and new wealth fueled a growing city where film fantasy and gritty reality overlapped. The studio system, sound stages and set design flourished. Technicolor introduced vibrant color schemes and celluloid Modernism was projected into theatrical movie palaces. Rural backlots continued into the TV-era, while Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Homes of the Stars become world famous tourist attractions. Dr. Kane, a specialist in 19th and 20th century American architecture and urban planning, has taught Western and American art and architectural history and planning to both professional and general interest audiences for over 35 years. Institutions include the NewSchool of Architecture & Design, Design Institute of San Diego, San Diego State University, Cal Poly Pomona, UC San Diego, and UCLA Extension. Diane received her BA in Art History from UCLA, an MA in Art History from Cal, and her Ph.D. in Architectural History from UCSB. Retired since 2007, she has travelled the world, visiting all 50 states and over 110 countries. This has sparked an interest in non-Western architecture and cross-cultural transference and innovation through lectures at Osher Institute of Lifelong Learning.
Bruin Professionals Orange County Chapter Meeting
Wed 4/15 • 11:30AM PDT
Murtaugh Treglia Stern & Deily LLP • Irvine CA
Join BP Orange County Chapter for their Chapter Meeting!
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Wed 4/15 • 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.
Queer Creative Writing Space
Wed 4/15 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The Queer Creative Writing Space meets bi-weekly during the academic year. This space is for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels who would like to stretch their creative writing muscles and meet other writers!
Books & Bonding & Breaking Down Self Care
Wed 4/15 • 5PM - 6PM 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 improving resilience and create a community of resilient Bruins.
Books & Bonding & Breaking Down Self Care
Wed 4/15 • 5PM - 6PM 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 improving resilience and create a community of resilient Bruins.
The Power of Mentorship with UCLA Academic Advancement Program Alumni Network
Wed 4/15 • 5:30PM PDT
UCLA Career Center (2nd Floor Room 200) • Los Angeles CA
UCLA AAPAN is hosting panelists to offer real-world perspectives by sharing their experiences with mentorship. It's meant to provide both students/alum with insights into finding and approaching mentors, what mentorship means as a professional, and understanding the difference between a mentor and a sponsor. We are hoping this event creates networking opportunities between students and alum that could foster long-term relationships or other career developments. In addition, we are planning to showcase how to leverage the UCLA ONE platform. We have a special guest who will walk our attendees through the app and how they can use it to address their professional needs. We hope everyone can walk out with practical and actionable strategies that can be applied immediately.
On Curating with Hilton Als and Zoe Ryan
Wed 4/15 • 7:30PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Co-presented with the UCLA Department of Art History as part of the 2025-26 UCLA Art Council Distinguished Scholar Lectureship in Art History Join Hilton Als and Hammer Museum Director Zoë Ryan for readings of work-in-progress and a conversation on curating. Als’ projects range from the landmark Hammer exhibition Joan Didion: What She Means to his upcoming September 2026 show at the Alex Berns Gallery in Tribeca. His exhibitions spotlight artists like Alice Neel and explore writers such as Didion, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Jean Rhys, examining the intersection of visual art and literature and offering fresh insight into curatorial practice. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/als-ryan-curate
Thursday April 16
UCLA Recreation Stress Less Week 2026
Mon 4/13 - Fri 4/17 RSVP
Stress Less Week 2026: 4/13 - 4/17: A week of free resources and support to help faculty and staff stress less and enjoy life more! April is Stress Awareness Month. Let's come together in community to enhance our well-being. Choose from a variety of FITZONE classes to activate, flow, energize, or relax. Join the daily LIVE MoveMail breaks. Attend a FITWELL Talks Employee Wellness workshop on Tuesday 4/14. Engage with stress-relieving videos and resources sent in daily emails.
Bruin Professionals Westwood Chapter Meeting
Thu 4/16 • 8AM PDT
James West Alumni Center, Founders Conference Room •
Join BP Westwood for their Chapter Meeting! The Schmoozer's Cellar: A Sommelier's Playbook for Professionals who Network, Entertain, and Close
Neurodiversity Empowerment Hour
Thu 4/16 • 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. Meeting ID: 914 7527 3636
Neurodiversity Empowerment Hour
Thu 4/16 • 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. Meeting ID: 914 7527 3736
Reflect with RISE
Thu 4/16 • 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.
Reflect with RISE
Thu 4/16 • 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 4/16 • 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.
Delivering Meaningful Feedback Quickly and at Scale Workshop Zoom
Thu 4/16 • 3PM - 3:30PM PDT RSVP
This 30-minute interactive Zoom session explores why specific, criteria-aligned feedback supports learner motivation and improvement, and highlights practical strategies for delivering high-quality feedback efficiently at scale.
Finding Sources at the UCLA Library
Thu 4/16 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Want to learn the most effective search strategies? There’s much more to search than Google! Become a savvy searcher and learn more about the best places to search for the information you need. Join us for this workshop with library instructors to learn all about finding sources. All spring quarter Cornerstone workshops will be held on Zoom.
20's Talk | Identity & Personality: Learning About You!
Thu 4/16 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us at 20's Talk - a weekly space for meaningful conversations about your 20's. Gain expert insight from special guests, form community, and enjoy free snacks!
20's Talk | Identity & Personality: Learning About You!
Thu 4/16 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us at 20's Talk - a weekly space for meaningful conversations about your 20's. Gain expert insight from special guests, form community, and enjoy free snacks!
Friday April 17
UCLA Recreation Stress Less Week 2026
Mon 4/13 - Fri 4/17 RSVP
Stress Less Week 2026: 4/13 - 4/17: A week of free resources and support to help faculty and staff stress less and enjoy life more! April is Stress Awareness Month. Let's come together in community to enhance our well-being. Choose from a variety of FITZONE classes to activate, flow, energize, or relax. Join the daily LIVE MoveMail breaks. Attend a FITWELL Talks Employee Wellness workshop on Tuesday 4/14. Engage with stress-relieving videos and resources sent in daily emails.
Developing Professional Competencies with AI-Informed Assignments (In-Person)
Fri 4/17 • 10AM - 11AM PDT RSVP
186 Powell Library
In this workshop, you will reflect on essential professional competencies in your discipline in relation to how AI may or may not be used in students’ future workplaces. You will then revise one of your course assignments to develop an AI-informed set of goals and assignment rubric targeting the development of career-ready skills.
Designing Your Course Workshop Series - Spring 2026
Canceled Fri 4/17 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
Designing or Re-Designing a course? Join the Instructional Designers of the Teaching and Learning Center for the Designing Your Course Workshop Series this Spring! Apply by April 3rd to be considered for participation, and to learn about: - Backwards Design & Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion & Community Building - Managing Feedback & Data. In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the Designing Your Course Workshop Series also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) from April 17 through May 15, 2026. Workshop participants should expect to spend 2 hours each week meeting with their instructional designer and completing asynchronous activities. Instructors are eligible for a completion award of $500 if they complete all workshop activities by 1 week after the last live session. Workshop activities include: -Five live sessions -Asynchronous assignments and activities in Bruin Learn, including submitting a completed course map, sample course prototype, and reflection on the workshop -Meeting with an assigned Instructional Designer 3 times to discuss the course -Completion of a post-survey Instructors will also be eligible to submit completed course materials for the Exemplar Modules Award of $500, which will be further detailed during the workshop series.
UCLA AMIA Student Chapter Takeover!
Fri 4/17 • 7:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater in the Hammer Museum • Los Angeles CA
The Archive is thrilled to collaborate with the UCLA chapter of the Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA)! We’ve turned the Billy Wilder Theater over to UCLA AMIA chapter members to curate a program of prints and media from the Archive’s collection. As expected, they’ve put together an exciting, eclectic lineup of classics and rarities, with each evening organized around a unique theme. AMIA student members will be on hand each night to introduce their programs and share their insights into their selections. Please join us for a lineup of fantastic cinema and to support the next generation of moving image archivists!