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Tuesday October 21

10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: How are Students Using AI?

Time Tue 10/21 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP

Join us as we explore data from the 2025 Senior Survey on how students are using AI, and take part in a discussion on ways we, as educators, can help guide students on developing AI literacy. Presenters: Elena Peterson and Wonki Lee, Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience, TLC. #generativeai, #howarestudentsusingai, #aiinlearning 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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Ballot Breakdown: Prop 50 & California's Statewide Special Election

Time Tue 10/21 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP

Digital Event

Join UCLA's Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement (CLDE) Network and the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles for a nonpartisan virtual event to help you prepare for California’s upcoming Statewide Special Election. We’ll break down the Pros and Cons of Proposition 50, provide key election dates and information, and answer your questions so you can head into the voting period with confidence. This event is open to all members of the UCLA community, and the Zoom link will be provided via email to those who RSVP.

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Campus Life Civic and Voter Engagement

Getting Started with Overleaf

Time Tue 10/21 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP

This workshop will introduce the basics of Overleaf, from creating an account to navigating the functionality and getting started with editing. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructors: Jason Burton, Director, Sciences User Engagement Shelby Hallman, Physical Science and Engineering Librarian

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Library

On the Unreasonable Ineffectiveness of Mathematics in Psychology

Time Tue 10/21 • 1PM - 2:30PM PDT RSVP

Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)

Zoom

Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Colin Allen, Distinguished Professor in the department of philosophy at the University of California, Santa Barbara Drawing on interviews and other work that is being done for a book about the history and philosophy of "mathematical psychology,” Colin Allen will characterize mathematical psychologists as a self-identified community within psychology, united by their approach to mathematical modeling, mentoring lineages and institutional structures such as a journal, and societies on three continents organizing conferences and summer schools. Mathematical psychologists have recently been vocal about the need for psychology to move in a more mathematical direction, inspired partly by the so-called “replication crisis” which many of them believe is actually a “theory crisis.” In this talk, Allen will at the arguments of three prominent mathematical psychologists and argue that while mathematical psychology does not lack small “t” theories, it has been arguably less successful in formulating big “T" Theories that have the kind of scope, generality, and predictive power that led Wigner to write of the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in physics. This talk is offered both in person and online. Light refreshments will be served.

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Library

Undergraduate Virtual Drop-ins

Time Tue 10/21 • 1PM - 3PM PDT

Zoom

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.

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Financial Wellness

Global Health LLC: Mentorship Matchup

Time Tue 10/21 • 5PM - 7PM PDT

De Neve Plaza Room

The Global Health Mentorship Matchup is where we invite both mentors and mentees to guide students along the pre-med journey and encourage free discussions as well as an informational period of time!

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Residential Life

Wednesday October 22

How to Publish Open Access for Little to No Cost

Time 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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Library

Undergraduate Virtual Drop-ins

Time Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 2PM PDT

Zoom

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.

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Financial Wellness

Navigating your Graduate Journey: Identity & Advocacy

Time 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!

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Graduate Student Resource Center

Annual Convocation - CELEBRATING BLACK LIFE at UCLA

Time 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.

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Institute of American Cultures

Thursday October 23

Introduction to Document Accessibility (Hosted by Disabilities and Computing Program)

Time Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP

Digital Event

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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Utilizing Census Data in Your Research

Time 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.

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Library

Preparing to Teach: Active Learning (In-person workshop)

Time 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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Writing a Literature Review (Introduction and Overview)

Time 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.

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Graduate Writing Center

Legal Bites and Insights!

Time 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!

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Aspiring Real Estate Attorneys

Friday October 24

From Postdoc to Professor: Teaching Readiness Intensive

Time 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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Tuesday October 28

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Day 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!

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Institute of American Cultures

10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Turning Teaching into Scholarship: An Introduction to SoTL

Time 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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Speaking Across Conflict (for Graduate Students & Postdocs)

Time 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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Preparing to Teach: Efficient Grading (In-person workshop)

Time 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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Undergraduate Virtual Drop-ins

Time Tue 10/28 • 1PM - 3PM PDT

Zoom

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.

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Financial Wellness

Writing the Personal Statement

Time 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.

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Graduate Writing Center

Wednesday October 29

FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 10/29 • 10AM - 11AM PDT

Zoom

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Website Makers Meetup

Time Wed 10/29 • 11AM - 12PM PDT

Zoom

These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.

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BruinTech

CAAC Winter Enrollment Workshop

Time Wed 10/29 • 12PM - 1PM PDT

Zoom

Need help selecting courses for winter quarter? Have questions about the two pass enrollment process? This 60-minute workshop will answer these questions and more about the enrollment process. We will also review where to find options for your winter quarter GE and major courses. After a short presentation, our College Academic Mentors will be available to assist you individually in planning your study list for next quarter. To preview the presentation and review enrollment resources please visit this website: https://tinyurl.com/caacenroll You must register using the Zoom link provided. Registration is limited!

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Center for Academic Advising in the College

Food Studies Resources at the UCLA Library and Beyond

Time Wed 10/29 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP

Food studies is a growing interdisciplinary field that examines the cultural, economic, political and environmental dimensions of food. Research resources in food studies are equally broad, and can present a challenge for beginner researchers and experienced researchers alike. This workshop will provide an introductory overview of food studies related resources at the UCLA Library and beyond. This workshop is intended for those just getting started in food studies research, as well as experienced researchers interested in exploring beyond their academic specialty. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructor: Alexandra Solodkaya, Rothman Family Food Studies Librarian

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Library

Undergraduate Virtual Drop-ins

Time Wed 10/29 • 1PM - 2PM PDT

Zoom

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.

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Financial Wellness

LGBTQ CRC Inclusive Excellence Training: Know Your Rights

Time Wed 10/29 • 2PM - 4PM PDT RSVP

With ever-changing laws, policies, and guidance, this session offers clarity and recommendations for professionals to help understand the current landscape. This training is to provide a general overview of what currently stands and practical skill-building for staff to be able to share with students on-campus.

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LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Zotero & Scrivener: Tools for Managing Research and Writing

Time Wed 10/29 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP

In this workshop, we will show the basic functions of Zotero and Scrivener and demonstrate how these tools can significantly improve organizational systems for research and writing. We will also explain how Zotero integrates with Microsoft Word and Scrivener programs.

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Graduate Writing Center

Thursday October 30

Top 10 Accessibility Tips (Hosted by Disabilities and Computing Program)

Time Thu 10/30 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP

Digital Event

This event is from our partner Disabilities and Computing Program Are you struggling to bring your website into compliance with laws, policies and guidelines on accessibility? Do you need to know more about the ADA, WCAG, and Section 508? Do you want to know more about how to make your website work for everyone? We will discuss how to make websites accessible. We will discuss how accessibility is often broken and how to avoid that. We will discuss practical tools for developers, designers and content editors. Take aways: 1. What to do to make your site/app accessible 2. What not to do 3. Where to find help

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Teaching and Learning Center

Botany Brown Bag with Dr. Pam Soltis

Time Thu 10/30 • 12PM - 1PM PDT

La Kretz Garden Pavilion

Looking for a way to spend your lunch? Join the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden for a new installment of our Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture Series! On Thursday, October 30 at 12 pm, Dr. Pam Soltis will give a talk titled "Using Natural History Collections to Address 21st Century Societal Problems" at La Kretz Garden Pavilion. This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required! Make sure to bring your lunch!

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Mathias Botanical Garden

CAAC Winter Enrollment Workshop

Time Thu 10/30 • 4PM - 5PM PDT

Zoom

Need help selecting courses for winter quarter? Have questions about the two pass enrollment process? This 60-minute workshop will answer these questions and more about the enrollment process. We will also review where to find options for your winter quarter GE and major courses. After a short presentation, our College Academic Mentors will be available to assist you individually in planning your study list for next quarter. To preview the presentation and review enrollment resources please visit this website: https://tinyurl.com/caacenroll You must register using the Zoom link provided. Registration is limited!

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Center for Academic Advising in the College

Fall 2025 ADMIT UCLA: Graduate & Professional School Fair

Time Thu 10/30 • 4PM - 7PM PDT RSVP

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

The Fall 2025 ADMIT UCLA: Graduate & Professional School Fair Please join us IN-PERSON October 30, 2025 (4PM - 7PM) This fair provides opportunities for students to explore options for advanced studies. Graduate and professional schools throughout the United States and beyond will participate in the fair. This FREE event is open to all UCLA students interested in pursuing graduate education.

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Career Center

Tuesday November 4

10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Accessible by Design: Creating Inclusive Digital Course Materials

Time Tue 11/4 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP

Digital accessibility isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a commitment to equity and inclusion. This presentation explores why digital accessibility matters in the college classroom and how instructors can proactively remove digital barriers. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of common accessibility challenges and actionable strategies to address them. Learn how small changes to your course design process can significantly improve the learning experience for all students, including those with disabilities. Practical examples and tools will be shared to help you implement digital accessibility practices immediately. Presenters: Travis Lee (Disabilities and Computing Program), Nate McKee (Bruin Learn Center of Excellence), Jess Gregg (Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences and TLC) #digitalaccessibility, #inclusion, #removedigitalbarriers, #learningforallstudents 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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

CAAC Winter Enrollment Workshop

Time Tue 11/4 • 5PM - 6PM PST

Zoom

Need help selecting courses for winter quarter? Have questions about the two pass enrollment process? This 60-minute workshop will answer these questions and more about the enrollment process. We will also review where to find options for your winter quarter GE and major courses. After a short presentation, our College Academic Mentors will be available to assist you individually in planning your study list for next quarter. To preview the presentation and review enrollment resources please visit this website: https://tinyurl.com/caacenroll You must register using the Zoom link provided. Registration is limited!

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Center for Academic Advising in the College

2025 Major Blast

Time Tue 11/4 • 6PM - 8PM PST

Carnesale Palisades

Your future starts NOW. Explore the vast array of academic offerings at UCLA. Meet with counselors and explore over 100 majors and minors!

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Residential Life

Wednesday November 5

Introduction to Nursing Resources

Time Wed 11/5 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Join for an introduction to commonly used Nursing resources such as CINAHL, Joanna Briggs Suite, ebooks, etc. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructor: Antonia Osuna-Garcia, Health and Life Sciences Librarian

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Library

Preparing to Teach: Active Learning (Online workshop)

Time Wed 11/5 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP

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 online workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Instructors, TAs, and postdocs are all welcome to attend. Register to receive the Zoom link. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 3pm-4pm on Zoom. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Strategies for Writing Effective Scientific Papers

Time Wed 11/5 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP

This workshop will address basic principles for writing scientific papers and offer strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. We will also introduce key points from Joshua Schimel's book Writing Science on developing good narrative structure and clarity to make writing engaging and impactful.

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Graduate Writing Center

Thursday November 6

Mapping Your Way to Success: Finding and Using Maps at the UCLA Library

Time Thu 11/6 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Learn about the world-class map collection at the UCLA Library and how to incorporate maps in your research. We will discuss how to find and access maps, and then move towards how to read maps critically and discuss the many ways they can be incorporated in research across all disciplines and majors. Researching primary sources like maps can be intimidating, but after this workshop you’ll leave with the skills you need for success. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you are registered, you will receive the Zoom invitation details the day before the workshop.

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Library

GSPSE November Drop-In Hours

Time Thu 11/6 • 2PM - 4PM PST

Powell 190

Join us in person at Powell Library 190 to consult with the Graduate Student Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team on teaching-related professional development topics over light snacks and refreshments. Topics include: course design, instructional technology, strategizing for the academic job market, and support with ongoing teaching commitments (TAships, etc.).

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Teaching and Learning Center

CAAC Winter Enrollment Workshop

Time Thu 11/6 • 3PM - 4PM PST

Zoom

Need help selecting courses for winter quarter? Have questions about the two pass enrollment process? This 60-minute workshop will answer these questions and more about the enrollment process. We will also review where to find options for your winter quarter GE and major courses. After a short presentation, our College Academic Mentors will be available to assist you individually in planning your study list for next quarter. To preview the presentation and review enrollment resources please visit this website: https://tinyurl.com/caacenroll You must register using the Zoom link provided. Registration is limited!

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Center for Academic Advising in the College

Dissertation 101

Time Thu 11/6 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP

This workshop will give an overview of the dissertation requirement in terms of structure, process, and role in one's career trajectory. The workshop will address the dissertation from multiple angles to deepen attendees' understanding of decisions and choices around the planning and execution of the dissertation.

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Graduate Writing Center

Monday November 10

CAAC Winter Enrollment Workshop

Time Mon 11/10 • 2PM - 3PM PST

Zoom

Need help selecting courses for winter quarter? Have questions about the two pass enrollment process? This 60-minute workshop will answer these questions and more about the enrollment process. We will also review where to find options for your winter quarter GE and major courses. After a short presentation, our College Academic Mentors will be available to assist you individually in planning your study list for next quarter. To preview the presentation and review enrollment resources please visit this website: https://tinyurl.com/caacenroll You must register using the Zoom link provided. Registration is limited!

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Center for Academic Advising in the College

Wednesday November 12

FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 11/12 • 10AM - 11AM PST

Zoom

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Introduction to Siteimprove Accessibility Software (Hosted by Disabilities and Computing Program)

Time Wed 11/12 • 11AM - 12PM PST RSVP

Digital Event

This event is from our partner Disabilities and Computing Program This training introduces participants to Siteimprove, UCLA’s automated accessibility evaluation platform. Attendees will learn how to navigate the main accessibility dashboard, review accessibility issues across their websites, and use the platform’s menus and tools effectively. The session will also cover strategies for prioritizing accessibility issues identified by Siteimprove, helping participants understand which fixes have the greatest impact. By the end of the hour, participants will be confident in using Siteimprove to monitor, evaluate, and improve the accessibility of their digital content.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Website Makers Meetup

Time Wed 11/12 • 11AM - 12PM PST

Zoom

These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.

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BruinTech

Technical Resources at UCLA: Standards and Patents

Time Wed 11/12 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Ever been curious about what technical standards and patents are? Or how to find them? In this workshop you'll gain an introductory overview to technical standards and patents, as well as guidance on how to locate them at UCLA. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructor: Shelby Hallman, Physical Science and Engineering Librarian

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Library

A Cultural History Told Through Depictions of the Heart: Botticelli to Banksy

Time Wed 11/12 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP

Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)

Zoom

Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Robin Choudhury, professor of cardiovascular medicine, University of Oxford When Aristotle searched for the first signs of life, he lifted a flap in the shell of a fertilized chick egg and there he saw a beating heart – the self-evident originator of life. The beating heart has fascinated thinkers from Aristotle to Aquinas, Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Descartes and Pascal. Across time and place, the story of our understanding of the heart has been richly decorated with images that illuminate the dance between art, religion, philosophy and ‘scientific’ thinking. It is a truly interdisciplinary organ. The secret of our fascination lies in its apparent sentience and automatic and responsive beat. The mystery of the self-beating heart was solved by Professor Denis Noble (as a graduate student in London in 1960). A demonstration of early biological computation, he solved the puzzle that had hung over the ages. And yet, even as the heart function is understood, it retains all its fascination as a cultural icon. This is the story of The Beating Heart. This talk is offered both in person and online. Light refreshments will be served.

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Library

Thursday November 13

Introduction to Primary Source Research

Time Thu 11/13 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Whether you’re looking to enhance your paper, learn your community’s history or trace your family tree, primary sources are a vital resource for any researcher looking to engage with the past and present. If you’ve ever been intimidated by archival spaces or had difficulty finding specific sources, UCLA Library is here to help. Join Kelsey Brown and Kate Ridgewell as they guide you through enriching your research by understanding, finding, accessing and incorporating primary sources. This lecture-based workshop is designed for students and researchers with little to no experience with primary sources 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.

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Library

Wellbeing: Pedagogy of Unwellness: Mimi Khuc book discussion

Time Thu 11/13 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP

Powell Library, Room 190

Please join us on Thursday, November 13, 3-4pm in Powell Library room 190 for a TLC-facilitated book club for Dear Elia: letters from the Asian American abyss by Mimi Khúc, including discussion questions and reflective exercises. Participants will discuss what “wellness,” “wellbeing,” and “unwellness,” mean to them; reflect on their own sense of wellbeing or unwellness, as well as how that relates to their positionality within the university; and explore strategies for care-centered pedagogy to foster wellbeing for students and instructors. This event is open to all instructors, including graduate students and postdocs. The first ten registrants will receive a copy of the book. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Tuesday November 18

10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Streamlining Course Resources: Utilizing Free Library Reserves with Leganto

Time Tue 11/18 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP

This session will introduce you to Leganto (the "Course Reading List" tool) in Bruin Learn to request course reserves from UCLA Library. Please join us to learn how the Library can support your class by providing free access to required and recommended course texts to your students. Presenter: Emilie Eshbaugh, Access Services Reserves Lead, UCLA Library. #bruinlearn, #leganto, #coursereadinglist, #freeaccess, #accessibletext 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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Self-Care as a Journey: Mission-Driven Approaches to Navigating Mental Health

Time Tue 11/18 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP

Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL), Room 21570

Please join us for the "Self-Care as a Journey: Mission-Driven Approaches to Navigating Mental Health" workshop on Tuesday, November 18, 3pm-4pm in Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL), Room 21570. This workshop delivers evidence-based strategies from the field of psychology for deepening resilience, cultivating belongingness, and affirming purpose in one’s teaching and research. Rooted in frameworks of authentic storytelling, this training is designed for instructors seeking strategies to prevent burnout and restore their capacity for engaged, compassionate teaching. From improving interpersonal effectiveness to mitigating stressors, these skills will help instructors reflect on their unique journeys and lived experiences, with the aim of aligning their professional practices with their personal values and mission. Facilitated by Drea Letamendi, Ph.D., Director of UCLA CAPS Compassionate Response Program (CORE). This workshop is open to any faculty, including professors, lecturers, and adjunct instructors. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Wednesday November 19

Choosing a Citation Manager: EndNote vs. Zotero

Time Wed 11/19 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Using a citation manager adds ease and efficiency to conducting research and writing papers, but what citation manager is the best for you? We’ll describe the pros and cons of EndNote and Zotero to help you decide between them! This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructors: Molly Hemphill, Medical Education Librarian Robert Johnson, Clinical and Research Support Librarian

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Library

Explaining Complex Concepts Effectively in Your Teaching

Time Wed 11/19 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP

Powell 190

This event is designed for international graduate students and postdocs as part of International Education Week. This interactive workshop will equip instructors with strategies to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively in their courses. Participants will address the unique challenges international instructors face, as well as learn practical techniques for breaking down difficult material. Leave with a concrete action plan and renewed confidence in your teaching. No prior teaching experience is required. Light refreshments will be served.

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Creating Effective Figures and Visual Aids for Conference Presentations and Publications

Time Wed 11/19 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP

This workshop focuses on strategies for designing effective figures and visual materials for conference presentations, publications, and other contexts. The workshop will also introduce different software packages that can be used to create high-quality figures, and offer further resources for learning these programs.

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Graduate Writing Center

Thursday November 20

Using AI Tools Effectively and Ethically

Time Thu 11/20 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Powell 320 (CLICC Classroom C)

UCLA students, faculty and staff are invited to register for this hands-on workshop exploring the ethical and practical uses of generative A.I. tools. Led by UCLA Library staff, this 90 minute workshop will focus on writing effective prompts, evaluating A.I.’s ability to understand and summarize academic writing and explore ways to use A.I. tools to improve research strategies, while keeping issues of plagiarism, intellectual property protection and other impacts of A.I. in mind. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own or borrow a CLICC laptop or Chromebook(opens in a new tab) to follow along with workshop activities. This workshop will be led by Michelle Brasseur and Helen Song.

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Library

Preparing to Teach: Efficient Grading (Online workshop)

Time Thu 11/20 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP

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 online 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 Thursday, November 20, 2025, 3pm-4pm. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Wednesday November 26

FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 11/26 • 10AM PST

Zoom

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Wednesday December 3

Preparing to Teach: Bring Your Own Syllabus

Time Wed 12/3 • 2PM - 4PM PST RSVP

Powell Library, Room 190

Are you looking to refresh, rewrite, or rethink your syllabus? Are you designing a new course, and want to learn about best practices for syllabus design? Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for a co-working session during which you will look at example syllabi, consider best practices for student-centered and inclusive syllabus design, and peer review each other’s materials. This session is open to all instructors, including TAs and postdocs. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 2pm-4pm in Powell 190. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Wednesday December 10

FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 12/10 • 10AM - 11AM PST

Zoom

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Thursday December 11

GSPSE December Drop-In Hours

Time Thu 12/11 • 2PM - 4PM PST

Powell 190

Join us in Powell Library 190 for TA and postdoc drop-in hours, social grading edition! Work through your end of quarter grading while enjoying refreshments and building community with your fellow TAs. TLC staff members from the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement (GSPSE) team will also be available to support you.

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Teaching and Learning Center