Educational
Tuesday December 30
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Tue 12/30 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Student Training for myCAE
Tue 12/30 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE. Trainings are held via Zoom, and students must register to attend. Registrants will get a Zoom link and calendar invite upon completing their RSVP for the training.
Thursday January 1
Student Training for myCAE
Thu 1/1 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Thu 1/1 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Friday January 2
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Fri 1/2 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Student Training for myCAE
Fri 1/2 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Monday January 5
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Mon 1/5 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Mon 1/5 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for CAE-affiliated students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Mon 1/5 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Student Training for myCAE
Mon 1/5 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Tuesday January 6
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Tue 1/6 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Tue 1/6 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Student Training for myCAE
Tue 1/6 • 6PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Wednesday January 7
Winter Quarter Drop-In Dates
Wed 1/7 • 9AM - 4PM PST
A239 Murphy Hall
Come by our office at A239 Murphy Hall or on Zoom to ask legal questions! We provide legal counseling on: -Landlord-Tenant issues -Immigration issues (zoom only) -Employment issues -Family law -Criminal/traffic matters -University-related concerns (Disciplinary, Title IX) -Personal injury -And more!! Meeting ID: 926 8881 6950 Passcode: 675685 9:00 am - 11 am and 1:30 pm - 4 pm
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Wed 1/7 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 1/7 • 11AM - 12PM PST
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.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Wed 1/7 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Student Training for myCAE
Wed 1/7 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Thursday January 8
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Thu 1/8 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Thu 1/8 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Introduction to the GRM, GSRM
Thu 1/8 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will explain best practices for writing the essay component of the Graduate Research Mentorship (GRM) and Graduate Summer Research Mentorship (GSRM) fellowships that are reviewed and awarded by the UCLA Division of Graduate Education. After a presentation, the workshop facilitators and additional writing consultants who have received these fellowships will be available to answer questions.
Student Training for myCAE
Thu 1/8 • 6PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Friday January 9
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 1/9 • 9AM - 10AM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Fri 1/9 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Fri 1/9 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 1/9 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Student Training for myCAE
Fri 1/9 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Monday January 12
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Mon 1/12 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Mon 1/12 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Mon 1/12 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Student Training for myCAE
Mon 1/12 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Tuesday January 13
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Saving Time with Alternative Assessment Strategies
Tue 1/13 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
What if you could grade less, while still providing students with meaningful assessment experiences? This session explores how alternative assessment strategies—such as completion grading, peer and self-assessment, and “ungrading”— can ease your grading burden while supporting students in developing key skills. Presenter: Sammy Solis, Assistant Director for Teaching Development, Instructor Engagement and Educational Development #alternativeassessment #ungrading #efficientgrading 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.
SRP-99 Office Hours
Tue 1/13 • 11AM - 12PM PST
2121 Life Sciences Building
Have a question about SRP-99? Join the URC-Sciences for our office hours.
Developing an AI Course Policy (In-person workshop)
Tue 1/13 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
This workshop provides space for participants to reflect on the impact of GenAI on their disciplines and professions. Following an overview of UCLA data about how students are using GenAI, participants will discuss the pros and cons of GenAI use in education. Afterwards, participants will draft a deliverable tailored to their teaching context, such as a syllabus statement, a revised assignment prompt that integrates or speaks to GenAI, or a communication plan for addressing GenAI in their course. Participants will peruse examples of each before working to give each other feedback in small groups. This session is designed for faculty, including professors, lecturers, and adjunct instructors. This workshop will be hosted in-person and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Tue 1/13 • 2PM - 3PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Tue 1/13 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
The AIM x Autism Advocacy Club Fair
Tue 1/13 • 4PM - 7PM PST
Sunset Plaza Stage
The AIM (Advocating Intersectional Medicine) x Autism Advocacy Club Fair aims to showcase intersectional healthcare (both physical and mental) and people's lived experiences within various intersectionalities.
Routes to Research
Tue 1/13 • 7PM - 9PM PST
De Neve Plaza Room
Interested in research? Overwhelmed by mass-cold emailing?? Choose your own adventure at Routes -> (to) -> Research, hosted by UCLA's Research Association at De Neve Plaza Room, 7-9 PM. Grad students/TAs/profs/your fellow students will be presenting about their labs to research-prospective Bruins in this fun, interactive event that will include FOOD, journaling/reflection activities, and fantastic music.
Wednesday January 14
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Wed 1/14 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Wed 1/14 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Associate Director, Dr. David Gray
Wed 1/14 • 2PM - 3PM PST
Life Sciences Building, Room 2120
Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors.
Self-Editing Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English
Wed 1/14 • 5:15PM - 6:45PM PST RSVP
This workshop will provide concrete strategies and online tools to enable non-native speakers of English to improve their writing and editing process, check grammatical issues, make appropriate vocabulary choices and approach issues like article and preposition usage in their own writing projects.
Thursday January 15
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Thu 1/15 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Strategic Reading
Thu 1/15 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
Feeling overwhelmed by your reading lists? Concerned that you are missing the point of what you have just read? Are you taking pages of notes for every article you read? This workshop will cover effective reading and note-taking strategies so that you read more efficiently, assess your reading with a critical eye, and annotate each work so that important concepts are easily accessible. Note: This workshop does not teach speed-reading techniques.
Friday January 16
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 1/16 • 9AM - 10AM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Fri 1/16 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Tuesday January 20
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Five factors that accelerate active learning
Tue 1/20 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
While the benefits of active learning are clear, sustainably implementing it may still seem elusive. In this session, participants will reflect on current active learning practices, analyze five factors that accelerate active learning, and consider ways to integrate (or amplify) these factors in their classrooms. Presenter: Kem Saichaie, Executive Director of the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center #activelearning #fivefactors #supportstudentlearning 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.
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Tue 1/20 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Tue 1/20 • 2PM - 3PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Wednesday January 21
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 1/21 • 11AM - 12PM PST
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.
Developing an AI Course Policy (Online workshop)
Wed 1/21 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
This online workshop provides space for participants to reflect on the impact of GenAI on their disciplines and professions. Following an overview of UCLA data about how students are using GenAI, participants will discuss the pros and cons of GenAI use in education. Afterwards, participants will draft a deliverable tailored to their teaching context, such as a syllabus statement, a revised assignment prompt that integrates or speaks to GenAI, or a communication plan for addressing GenAI in their course. Participants will peruse examples of each before working to give each other feedback in small groups. This session is designed for faculty, including professors, lecturers, and adjunct instructors. Register to receive the Zoom link. This workshop will be hosted and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
USIE Application Workshop
Wed 1/21 • 5PM - 6PM PST RSVP
Undergraduate Student Initiated Education (USIE) gives juniors and seniors the rare chance to design and lead their own lower-division seminar under the guidance of a faculty mentor. If you’re interested in sharing an academic passion, building teaching and leadership skills, and shaping a meaningful learning experience for your peers, this workshop will walk you through what the program involves and how to prepare a strong application.
Project Organization for Writing
Wed 1/21 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PST RSVP
In this workshop, we will discuss how to set up an organized system for a large-scale research and writing project, especially the writing components.
Thursday January 22
Info Session - Collegium of University Teaching Fellows (CUTF)
Thu 1/22 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Learn how to apply to develop and teach a course based on YOUR doctoral research through the Collegium of University Teaching Fellows program! Graduate student fellows will receive tuition and fee remission during the quarter when they teach their course, provided they meet all eligibility requirements. Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for an information session on January 22 or 28 to learn more about program requirements and the application process. Attend either session; the content will be duplicative.
Instructor Training & Drop-In for myCAE
Thu 1/22 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for instructors to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate the myCAE Instructor Portal, and provide opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around instructors' use of myCAE.
Student Training for myCAE
Thu 1/22 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Trauma-Informed and Care-Centered Pedagogies (In-person workshop)
Thu 1/22 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
What is trauma, and how does it impact student learning? This workshop answers these questions with neuroscience and psychology-based research on the cognitive impacts of trauma, after which participants will explore principles of trauma-informed and care-centered pedagogy. Participants will practice applying a trauma-informed approach in case studies, in addition to identifying care-centered and compassionate teaching practices to support the learning of all students. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. This workshop will be hosted in-person and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Time Management and Productivity Tips for Writing
Thu 1/22 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PST RSVP
In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for time management, goal setting, and productivity when conducting large-scale research and writing projects, especially for the writing components.
Friday January 23
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 1/23 • 9AM - 10AM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 1/23 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Saturday January 24
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Break the Binary
Sat 1/24 • 9:30AM - 3PM PST
De Neve Plaza Room
Break the Binary serves to encourage those new to tech, especially underclassmen and freshman to learn about and compete in competitive programming events. In collaboration with ACM ICPC and ACM-W, we will host a panel with UCLA professors to talk about their experience in tech, alongside a fun, friendly competition with logic puzzles. This beginner-friendly event serves to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment across all undergraduate students to break into competitive programming.compete in competitive programming events. In collaboration with ACM ICPC, we will host a series of workshops and panels which will teach participants about competitive programming, alongside a competition track with programming and logic puzzles. This beginner-friendly event serves to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment across all undergraduate students to break into competitive programming.
Sunday January 25
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Monday January 26
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Mon 1/26 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Tuesday January 27
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Office Hours Reimagined: A Collaborative Approach
Tue 1/27 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
This talk focuses on increasing student engagement during office hours to support student learning. It includes a discussion of the research supported benefits of attending office hours and practical strategies to encourage students to come to office hours that can be implemented throughout the quarter across disciplines and course types. Presenter: Megan Abraham, Ph.D Candidate in Education #taandpostdocteachingconferenceflashtalk #officehours #supportingstudents 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.
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Assistant Director, Dr. Jorge Avila
Tue 1/27 • 11AM - 1PM PST
Life Science Building, Room 2121
Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Tue 1/27 • 2PM - 3PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Wednesday January 28
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Info Session - Collegium of University Teaching Fellows (CUTF)
Wed 1/28 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Learn how to apply to develop and teach a course based on YOUR doctoral research through the Collegium of University Teaching Fellows program! Graduate student fellows will receive tuition and fee remission during the quarter when they teach their course, provided they meet all eligibility requirements. Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for an information session on January 22 or 28 to learn more about program requirements and the application process. Attend either session; the content will be duplicative.
Strategies for Writing the STEM Dissertation Proposal
Wed 1/28 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop, geared toward students in STEM fields, will cover dissertation proposal structures and components, as well as writing process strategies and time management. In addition, we will address issues related to the oral defense portion of the proposal.
Thursday January 29
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Friday January 30
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 1/30 • 9AM - 10AM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 1/30 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Ed.D., (she/her), Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays: 12:00-1:00 pm Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00 pm Fridays: 9:00-10:00 am
Monday February 2
From Pitch to Publish in the Public Humanities
Mon 2/2 - Tue 2/3 RSVP
Royce 314
Join award-winning writers and journalists Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold for two days of panels and workshops. When: February 2–3, 2026 Location: Royce 314 Free and open to the public. Today, it is vital that scholars’ work is made widely available and accessible to the public. Is your research part of the public discourse? Do you have stories the public at large would benefit from knowing? Do you want to reach a broader audience, an audience beyond the peer-reviewed academic outlets? Do you want to learn how to pitch your specific story and research to non-academic publications? We have invited two writers and journalists, Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold, to offer insights on the public humanities writing, pitching, and publication process in a series of panels, workshops, and individual feedback sessions.
#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Alumni #Educational #Career
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Mon 2/2 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3–4 p.m. Fridays: Noon–1 p.m. Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2–3 p.m. Fridays: 9–10 a.m.
Tuesday February 3
From Pitch to Publish in the Public Humanities
Mon 2/2 - Tue 2/3 RSVP
Royce 314
Join award-winning writers and journalists Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold for two days of panels and workshops. When: February 2–3, 2026 Location: Royce 314 Free and open to the public. Today, it is vital that scholars’ work is made widely available and accessible to the public. Is your research part of the public discourse? Do you have stories the public at large would benefit from knowing? Do you want to reach a broader audience, an audience beyond the peer-reviewed academic outlets? Do you want to learn how to pitch your specific story and research to non-academic publications? We have invited two writers and journalists, Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold, to offer insights on the public humanities writing, pitching, and publication process in a series of panels, workshops, and individual feedback sessions.
#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Alumni #Educational #Career
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Teaching Across Levels
Tue 2/3 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Learn about the concept of differentiated instruction and explore how to effectively support students with varying academic backgrounds in large lectures, labs, and discussion sections. Through real-world scenarios and reflective activities, participants will identify common challenges, analyze inclusive teaching strategies, and consider how to adapt their practices to better support all learners. Presenter: Elyse Gueidon, Associate Director for Graduate Student Professional Development with Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement #differentiatedinstruction #realworldscenarios #commonchallenges 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.
Aligning Learning Objectives with Lesson Planning (In-person workshop)
Tue 2/3 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
This foundational pedagogical workshop prepares participants to create student-centered and effective lesson plans using the framework of backward design. Participants will explore the three steps of backward design–developing student learning objectives, determining assessment evidence, and choosing activities and instruction – and practice applying that structure to design of sample lesson plans. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. This workshop will be hosted in-person and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Strategies for Writing the Master's Thesis (STEM Focus)
Tue 2/3 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's thesis for students in STEM fields. It will include writing activities and discussion to help participants develop their thesis topics. We will also present strategies for organizing research and literature reviews, as well as tips for drafting and revision.
Wednesday February 4
Winter Quarter Drop-In Dates
Wed 2/4 • 9AM - 4PM PST
A239 Murphy Hall
Come by our office at A239 Murphy Hall or on Zoom to ask legal questions! We provide legal counseling on: *Landlord-Tenant issues *Immigration issues *Employment issues *Family law *Criminal/traffic matters *University-related concerns (Disciplinary; Title IX) *Personal Injury *And more!! Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Meeting ID: 926 8881 6950 Passcode: 675685
Thursday February 5
Course Design Fundamentals for TAs
Thu 2/5 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Powell 190
This workshop will introduce the foundational principles of effective university course design. Participants will explore the backward design approach to align learning objectives, assessments, and activities, and will be introduced to reflective practices that can enhance teaching and learning. Join the Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement unit of TLC for drop-in hours immediately after the workshop from 2-4pm to work on developing or refining a course in your field with support from TLC staff and peers.
TA & Postdoc Drop-In Hours - Course Design Edition!
Thu 2/5 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Powell 190
Work through questions about designing lesson plans and syllabi while enjoying refreshments and building community with fellow TAs and postdocs. TLC staff members from the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement (GSPSE) team will also be available for support.
Strategies for Writing the Master's Thesis (Humanities and Social Science Focus)
Thu 2/5 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's thesis or project of similar length (like a qualifying paper) for students in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It will include writing activities and discussion to help participants develop their thesis topics. We will also present strategies for organizing research and literature reviews, as well as tips for drafting and revision.
Friday February 6
Early Modern Skies
Fri 2/6 • 9AM - 5PM PST RSVP
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
What is sky? Both a border for land and sea, and a blank canvas for portents and celestial events, sky reflects fears and hopes for stasis in a changing and unpredictable environment. This conference will bring together an interdisciplinary group of scholars to explore early modern concepts of sky from a variety of environmentally consequential perspectives, from the history of science and art, to poetics and literature.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 2/6 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3–4 p.m. Fridays: Noon–1 p.m. Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2–3 p.m. Fridays: 9–10 a.m.
Monday February 9
Mindful Writing Retreat (Feb 9)
Mon 2/9 • 1:30PM - 4PM PST RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.
Aligning Learning Objectives with Lesson Planning (Online workshop)
Mon 2/9 • 2PM - 3PM PST RSVP
This foundational pedagogical online workshop prepares participants to create student-centered and effective lesson plans using the framework of backward design. Participants will explore the three steps of backward design–developing student learning objectives, determining assessment evidence, and choosing activities and instruction – and practice applying that structure to design of sample lesson plans. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. This online workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Register to receive the Zoom link. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Mon 2/9 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3–4 p.m. Fridays: Noon–1 p.m. Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2–3 p.m. Fridays: 9–10 a.m.
Tuesday February 10
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) Question Personalization
Tue 2/10 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
This session will introduce you to the new question personalization feature available in Explorance Blue, UCLA’s course feedback platform. Please join us to learn how you can add up to five additional questions to your Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) surveys. Presenter: Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager, Student Experience Initiatives, TLC #SET #questionpersonalization #exploranceblue #studentfeedback #newfeatures 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.
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Assistant Director, Dr. Monica Gonzalez Ramirez
Tue 2/10 • 11AM - 12PM PST
Life Sciences Building, Room 2110
Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Tue 2/10 • 2PM - 3PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3–4 p.m. Fridays: Noon–1 p.m. Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2–3 p.m.
Strategies for Writing the Master's Client/Capstone Project
Tue 2/10 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's client project or other master's capstone (projects other than the academic thesis). It will include strategies for developing topics, timeline, goals, and document structure. We will also present effective strategies for drafting and revision, as well as managing the project overall.
Wednesday February 11
Trauma-Informed and Care-Centered Pedagogies (Online workshop)
Wed 2/11 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
What is trauma, and how does it impact student learning? This online workshop answers these questions with psychology and neuroscience-based research on the cognitive impacts of trauma, after which participants will explore principles of trauma-informed and care-centered pedagogy. Participants will practice applying a trauma-informed approach in case studies, in addition to identifying care-centered and compassionate teaching practices to support the learning of all students. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. Register to receive the Zoom link. This workshop will be hosted and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Friday February 13
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 2/13 • 9AM - 10AM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3–4 p.m. Fridays: Noon–1 p.m. Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2–3 p.m. Fridays: 9–10 a.m.
Tuesday February 17
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Two Truths and a Lie: Gamifying Generative AI Through Analyses of L.A.
Tue 2/17 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
In the age of generative AI, ensuring that students accomplish the first-year writing seminar learning objectives of defining their perspective and understanding writing as a process presents a unique concern. Taking the example of the first writing seminar "Los Angeles: City of Contradictions," this interactive talk presents a method of engaging students in a discovery process of the limits of AI and invites participants to experience it first hand. Presenter: Avery Weinman, Ph.D Candidate in History #taandpostdocteachingconferenceflashtalk #gamifyingGenAI #writingasaprocess 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.
Friday February 20
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Saturday February 21
Fantasies, Fantasia, and Fangirls: Wilde's Fairy Tales and New Women Writers
Sat 2/21 • 4PM - 5:30PM PST
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
This talk by Margaret D. Stetz (University of Delaware) suggests that Oscar Wilde's fairy tales have been just as influential as his work in world of the theatre and his effect on Gothic fiction. This influence was clear almost immediately after the publication of both The Happy Prince and Other Tales (1888) and A House of Pomegranates (1891), especially in works by rebellious “New Women” of the 1890s such as “George Egerton” (Mary Chavelita Dunne), Mabel Nembhard, and Ella Erskine.
Monday February 23
Mindful Writing Retreat (Feb 23)
Mon 2/23 • 1:30PM - 4PM PST RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.
Tuesday February 24
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: How to Compare and Evaluate AI Tools
Tue 2/24 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Choosing the right AI tool can be a real challenge. This short presentation provides a practical framework, using the Diffusion of Innovation model, to help you choose the best tools. We will explore the five key attributes, which are relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, trialability, and observability. The discussion will support you to confidently select GenAI solutions that enhance teaching and learning. Presenter: Sirui Wang, Senior Instructional Designer with Instructional Design and Media Production #GenAI #pick-your-innovation #diffusion-of-innovation #enhancing-teaching-and-learning 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.
Wednesday February 25
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Associate Director, Dr. David Gray
Wed 2/25 • 2PM - 3PM PST
Life Sciences Building, Room 2120
Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors.
Strategies for Writing Longer Literature Reviews
Wed 2/25 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing longer literature reviews for theses, dissertations, proposals, and review papers. The workshop will also address organizational approaches and writing process issues.
Thursday February 26
USIE Application Workshop
Thu 2/26 • 5PM - 6PM PST RSVP
Undergraduate Student-Initiated Education (USIE) gives juniors and seniors the rare chance to design and lead their own lower-division seminar under the guidance of a faculty mentor. If you’re interested in sharing an academic passion, building teaching and leadership skills, and shaping a meaningful learning experience for your peers, this workshop will walk you through what the program involves and how to prepare a strong application.
Tuesday March 3
The Ahmanson Lecture on Clark Library Legacies: Landscape and Legacy
Tue 3/3 • 4PM - 5:30PM PST
William Andrews Clark Memorial LIbrary
The inaugural Ahmanson Lecture at the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library explores how history, design, and stewardship can shape the future of Los Angeles' most meaningful landscapes. Landscape designer Tracy Wolk shares her vision for the Clark’s historic gardens, reimagining their early 20th-century character for a future grounded in sustainability, resilience, and respect for heritage. She will be joined by Landscape Architect Stephanie Landregan, Director of Altadena Green, a community initiative established after the Altadena fires to protect and restore the city’s historic trees. Together, they consider how preservation and innovation can coexist to sustain California’s cultural landscapes in a changing climate.
Wednesday March 4
Winter Quarter Drop-In Dates
Wed 3/4 • 9AM - 4PM PST
A239 Murphy Hall
Come by our office at A239 Murphy Hall or on Zoom to ask legal questions! We provide legal counseling on: *Landlord-Tenant issues *Immigration issues *Employment issues *Family law *Criminal/traffic matters *University-related concerns (Disciplinary; Title IX) *Personal Injury *And more!! Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Meeting ID: 926 8881 6950 Passcode: 675685
Strategies for Writing the Social Sciences Dissertation Proposal
Wed 3/4 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of the main components of a dissertation proposal in the social sciences and cover strategies for writing the research questions, literature review, and methods sections, as well as some tips for getting through this sometimes daunting process. (These strategies should be adapted to your department's and advisor's expectations about the structure and content of your proposal.) If you have preliminary drafts of an abstract or research questions, please bring them.
Thursday March 5
Strategies for Writing the Humanities Dissertation Prospectus
Thu 3/5 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop is geared towards giving prospectus writers the tools to write their prospectus over the course of two months. We will discuss literature review and argument development as well as how to turn the many different pieces of a prospectus into a coherent document. Please note: this is meant to be an addition to--not a substitution for--serious discussions with your advisor about what is expected of you in your home department.
Friday March 6
Strange Synchronicities and Familiar Parallels in Asia Conference 2: Empires in Practice
Fri 3/6 • 9AM - 5PM PST
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
In the 2025-26 Core Program conference, historians of the Ottoman, Qing, and Mughal empires revisit the problem of comparison by considering synchronicities and structural parallels across Asia. The second conference, "Empires in Practice," looks at Imperial Operations. How did empires work? What did the mundane, everyday operations of imperial rule look like? Early modern empires confronted the same “great enemy” of distance which severely constrained all actions, from government communications to tax collection. The solutions that the Ottomans, Mughals, and the Qing developed to address these common problems shared some essential features despite their local variations. Organized by Professors Choon Hwee Koh & Meng Zhang (History, UCLA) and Abhishek Kaicker (History, UC Berkeley).
Bring Your Own Syllabus: Co-Working and Consultation Session
Fri 3/6 • 1PM - 3PM PST RSVP
Powell 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 and peer review session during which you will look at example syllabi; consider backward design principles for syllabus design; explore strategies to foster belonging in your syllabus; and, finally, create a digitally accessible syllabus. This session is open to all instructors, including TAs and postdocs.
Monday March 9
Mindful Writing Retreat (March 9)
Mon 3/9 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.
Tuesday March 10
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Assistant Director, Dr. Jorge Avila
Tue 3/10 • 11AM - 1PM PDT
2121 Life Sciences Building
Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors.