Educational
Tuesday September 15
UC Carpentries: Python Part 1
Tue 9/15 • 8:30AM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
Learn basic coding, data access and data analysis functions using Jupyter Notebook. This workshop is free, and participants can register for individual topics or the entire series.
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UC Carpentries: R Part 1
Tue 9/15 • 8:30AM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
Learn basic coding, data access, and data analysis using R and RStudio. This workshop is free, and participants can register for individual topics or the entire series.
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Course Refresh Clinic - Zoom
Tue 9/15 • 1PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
The Course Refresh Clinic is a hands-on TLC session for instructors preparing or refreshing a course. Participants are invited to bring a syllabus, Bruin Learn site, assignment, module, assessment, accessibility question, or general course design challenge. TLC staff will help participants identify priorities, talk through options, and recommend practical next steps. Areas of support may include course organization, learning goals, student engagement, assessment and feedback, accessibility, and Bruin Learn use.
Applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (General)
Tue 9/15 • 4:30PM - 6:15PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful applicants. The workshop will focus on the intellectual merit and broader impacts criteria for NSF grants, the structure of the research proposal and personal statement, suggestions for writing style, and tips for Fastlane submission.
Wednesday September 16
UC Carpentries: R Part 2
Wed 9/16 • 8:30AM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
Learn basic coding, data access, and data analysis using R and RStudio. This workshop is free, and participants can register for individual topics or the entire series.
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UC Carpentries: Python Part 2
Wed 9/16 • 8:30AM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
Learn basic coding, data access and data analysis functions using Jupyter Notebook. This workshop is free, and participants can register for individual topics or the entire series.
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SUMMER CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 9/16 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
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!
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 9/16 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
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.
True Bruin Welcome • Graduate Orientation • Thursday September 17
Military Science/Army ROTC Open House
Thu 9/17 • 9AM - 2PM PDT
Student Activities Center (SAC), Room 120J
Visit UCLA's Department of Military Science offices and meet current faculty and staff to learn more about becoming a United States Army Officer while you attend UCLA.
Friday September 18
Military Science/Army ROTC Open House
Fri 9/18 • 9AM - 2PM PDT
Student Activities Center (SAC), Room 120J
Visit UCLA's Department of Military Science offices and meet current faculty and staff to learn more about becoming a United States Army Officer while you attend UCLA.
53rd Annual TA & Postdoc Teaching Conference
Fri 9/18 • 9AM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP
The TLC’s annual TA & Postdoc Teaching Conference offers opportunities for novice and experienced UCLA instructors to build a community of colleagues and develop their teaching toolkits. The day’s virtual sessions are filled with programs designed specifically for UCLA TAs and postdocs with varied levels of teaching experience, along with opportunities to network with fellow graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and instructors. Participants will gain awareness of campus resources to support teaching development and sit in on flash talks by current UCLA graduate students and postdocs highlighting innovative teaching strategies they’ve used to tackle classroom challenges. An added bonus: attendees will also be enrolled in opportunity drawings and gain extra entries for every session they attend. View the full conference program for a glimpse of what’s planned. Register by Thursday, September 17 to attend. You are welcome to attend the event in full or in part. For questions or additional information, contact us at gspse@teaching.ucla.edu.
True Bruin Welcome • Day 3 • Celebrate • Tuesday September 22
Disability Studies Open House
Tue 9/22 • 9AM - 12:30PM PDT
Murphy Hall A265
Explore Your Academic Passions! Join us at the Academic Open House to learn more about Disability Studies major and minor. Meet the advisor, ask questions, and discover how this interdisciplinary program can shape your UCLA experience.
Center for Academic Advising in the College Welcome Event
Tue 9/22 • 9:30AM - 11:30AM PDT
Murphy Hall Shostak Terrace
Enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries with the Center for Academic Advising in the College (CAAC) Peer Counselors, College Academic Mentors, and College Advisors who will help connect your intellectual, personal, and professional goals to your UCLA experience! Our welcome event will introduce you to programs and advising resources at CAAC while giving you an opportunity to check-in with our staff before the start of your academic year.
Library ASK ME Table at Powell Library
Tue 9/22 • 11AM - 2PM PDT
Powell Library, Royce Quad
Talk with staff and students and find out how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, pick up a sticker or bookmark and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.
Food Studies Open House
Tue 9/22 • 1PM - 4PM PDT
Murphy Hall A265
Explore Your Academic Passions! Join us at the Academic Open House to learn more about Food Studies. Meet the advisor, ask questions, and discover how this (or the Food Studies Minor) interdisciplinary program can shape your UCLA experience.
Social Thought Open House
Tue 9/22 • 1PM - 4PM PDT
Murphy Hall A265
Explore Your Academic Passions! Join us at the Academic Open House to learn more about the Social Thought Minor. Meet the advisor, ask questions, and discover how this minor these interdisciplinary programs can shape your UCLA experience.
True Bruin Welcome • Day 4 • Open Houses • Wednesday September 23
Academic Open Houses
Wed 9/23
Various Locations
Explore your academic passions and connect with faculty at the Academic Open Houses!
Undergraduate Research Centers Open House
Canceled Wed 9/23 • 8:30AM - 12PM PDT
Math Sciences Building, Room 5200
The Undergraduate Research Centers are hosting six 25-minute presentation and Q&A sessions with undergraduate researchers and graduate research mentors. Bruins from all majors are welcome, whether you are just getting started or are already involved in research or creative inquiry! Presentations start at 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11, and 11:30am. We will cover: -one-on-one advising appointments -research workshops and scholarship info sessions -scholarship programs -presentation and publication opportunities for UCLA undergraduate students at every stage of the research and creative process URC representatives will also be available to talk one-on-one!
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Undergraduate Research Centers Open House (All Majors)
Wed 9/23 • 8:30AM - 12PM PDT
Math Sciences Building, Room 5200
Join our Graduate Student Mentors for short 25 minute presentations on our centers' resources including instructions on how to get involved in research, information on our research courses, a list of different scholarship opportunities and a general overview of our programs. This Open House is hosted by both the Undergraduate Research Center-Sciences and the Undergraduate Research Center-Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. All majors are welcome. The first presentation will start at 9AM and the last presentation will start at 11:30AM.
Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology Drop-In Advising
Wed 9/23 • 9AM - 12PM PDT
126 and 128 Hershey Hall
Stop by the MCDB Undergraduate Office any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on September 23 to chat one-on-one with the MCDB undergraduate advisors. Whether you have questions about the MCDB major or just want to say hi, we hope you'll join us!
Fielding School of Public Health Undergraduate Student Services Open House
Wed 9/23 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
5127 Life Sciences Building
Interested in the Public Health majors or minor? Come learn more about UCLA's Public Health undergraduate programs! Meet the Office of Undergraduate Student Services staff and other current or prospective Public Health pre-majors and minors. Open to all undergraduate students, regardless of declared major or minor.
Dept. of Comparative Literature Fall Undergrad Open House
Wed 9/23 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
Kaplan 348
Meet faculty, new and prospective program students and learn more about our major and minor, including the brand new Health Humanities minor! Light refreshments will be served!
UCLA Summer Sessions Open House
Wed 9/23 • 12PM PDT
Bruin Plaza
Get the scoop on summer at the UCLA Summer Sessions ice cream truck open house! Over 75% of Bruins who graduate in 4 years or less take courses over the summer, so come and meet the team to explore your options. Pick up a free ice cream scoop and play a few rounds of cornhole while you learn how you can maximize your summer and take steps towards graduation. With hundreds of courses that can help you get ahead in your degree, as well as specialized programs like College/Professional Summer Institutes that provide hands-on, career-driven experiences, UCLA Summer Sessions offers a path to success for every Bruin. Free ice cream on a first-come, first-served basis until we run out!
Luskin School of Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House
Wed 9/23 • 12PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
3383 Public Affairs Building
The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs faculty and staff invite you to attend the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House to learn how the Public Affairs major aligns with your interests. Luskin School of Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House Wednesday, September 23, 2026 12:00pm – 2:00pm (PT) 3383 Public Affairs Building, 3rd Floor Commons Rooftop The Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House is intended to introduce first and second-year students and incoming transfer students to the Public Affairs major and the Luskin School of Public Affairs. The Open House will feature a welcome from the Luskin Interim Dean, Chair of the Undergraduate Program, and Luskin counselors. Students will also have the opportunity connect with Luskin faculty, staff, and peers. Luskin counselors will be available to speak with you about your interest in the Public Affairs major, or any of the three Luskin minors (Gerontology, Public Affairs, Urban and Regional Studies). Lunch will be served and attendees will receive Luskin swag! Can't make it to the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House? Contact the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program via MyUCLA Message Center to speak with a Luskin counselor!: https://luskin.ucla.edu/undergraduate-program/contact-us/
Dept. of Slavic, East European & Eurasian Languages & Cultures Fall Undergrad Open House
Wed 9/23 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
Kaplan 311
Meet faculty, new and prospective program students and learn more about our majors and minors! Light refreshments will be served!
African American Studies Open House
Wed 9/23 • 3PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
2134 Rolfe Hall
Come learn more about the discipline of African American Studies. Meet the staff, faculty, and current student in the major and minor. Light snacks provided.
True Bruin Welcome • Day 5 • Classes Start • Thursday September 24
First Day of Class!
Thu 9/24
Good luck, Bruins! Fall quarter starts as we embark on an exciting new academic year! Stop by the Bruin Bear for First Day Festival to pickup a map or refreshment on your way to class.
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Telling Your New American Story: Applying to the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Thu 9/24 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide guidance on preparing a competitive application for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans (https://www.pdsoros.org/), which provides up to $90K in support for graduate students from migrant backgrounds. Specifically, this workshop will focus on writing strategies for telling your New American story in a compelling, creative, and empowering way. We will brainstorm and begin drafting application components during the session. Although the application is not due until October 2026, we recommend getting started on your application essays well in advance, to allow for multiple drafts and revision.
True Bruin Welcome • Day 6 • Connect • Friday September 25
Strategic Reading and Note-Taking (Sept 25)
Fri 9/25 • 12:30PM - 1:45PM PDT RSVP
Concerned about managing your reading workload in graduate school? Do you sometimes miss information or alternatively take too many notes when 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 strategically so that important concepts are easily accessible.
Private Passions, Public Legacies: William Andrews Clark Jr. and the Making of Los Angeles
Fri 9/25 • 3:30PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
Join us for a special event commemorating the Clark Library’s centennial and exploring the remarkable life of its founder, William Andrews Clark Jr. The event begins with the opening of the exhibition "Private Passions, Public Legacies: William Andrews Clark Jr. and the Making of Los Angeles," curated by the staff of the Clark Library, to be followed by a talk by Liz Brown, author of "Twilight Man: Love and Ruin in the Shadows of Hollywood and the Clark Empire" (Penguin, 2021), who will discuss the history of the library’s founder. The afternoon concludes with an outdoor reception as the library remains open for exhibition viewing.
Tuesday September 29
Library ASK ME Table at Powell Library
Tue 9/29 • 10AM - 2PM PDT
Powell Library, Royce Quad
Talk with staff and students and find out how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.
Strategic Reading and Note-Taking (Sept 29)
Tue 9/29 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
Concerned about managing your reading workload in graduate school? Do you sometimes miss information or alternatively take too many notes when 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 strategically so that important concepts are easily accessible.
Wednesday September 30
Library ASK ME Table at Court of Sciences
Wed 9/30 • 10AM - 2PM PDT
Court of Sciences, south campus
Meet librarians with expertise about various STEM disciplines, learn about Library research tools and resources and hear how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.
Library ASK ME Table at Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
Wed 9/30 • 10AM - 2PM PDT
Charles E. Young Research Library
Talk with staff and students and find out how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 9/30 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
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.
Strategies for Writing Successfully in Graduate School ( Sept 30)
Wed 9/30 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide and overview of strategies and resources for developing as an effective writer and communicator in your field. It will explain the range of resource available across different stages of graduate school and some discipline specific approaches.
Thursday October 1
Library ASK ME Table at Court of Sciences
Thu 10/1 • 10AM - 2PM PDT
Court of Sciences, south campus
Meet librarians with expertise about various STEM disciplines, learn about Library research tools and resources and hear how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.
Library ASK ME Table at Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
Thu 10/1 • 10AM - 2PM PDT
Charles E. Young Research Library
Talk with staff and students and find out how the Library can support you throughout your journey at UCLA. What does the Library offer? Multiple library locations Collaboration and study spaces By appointment and drop-in research help Student employment Equipment lending Library workshops and programs And so much more! Stop by, make a button, pick up some free swag and learn how Library staff can help you navigate the upcoming year.
Strategies for Writing Successfully in Graduate School ( Oct 1)
Thu 10/1 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide and overview of strategies and resources for developing as an effective writer and communicator in your field. It will explain the range of resource available across different stages of graduate school and some discipline specific approaches.
Monday October 5
40th Anniversary Celebration of the UCLA Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies
Mon 10/5 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
Royce Hall 314
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of our Center, the nation’s first research center for early modern studies. The program features a talk presented by UCLA Professor of English Helen Deutsch, who served as the Director for a four year-term from 2017 to 2020. Following the talk, guests are invited to mingle with friends and colleagues, add a message to the 40th anniversary Padlet, view a display of Center & Clark ephemera and a slideshow, and enjoy a reception on the terrace.
Tuesday October 6
UCLA Open Source Meetup
Tue 10/6 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
Charles E. Young Research Library, Data Science Center, Room 11630L
Are you experienced with open-source software, working on an open-source project, or just curious about how open-source fits into research, teaching, libraries, and campus technology? In partnership with the UC Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCLA OSPO is hosting a casual meetup for the UCLA open source community. This lunch-hour gathering will provide space for experienced and aspiring open-source contributors to meet one another, share projects and questions and learn more about open-source activity across UCLA and the UC system. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, researchers, librarians, technologists and anyone interested in open source software, open science, research software, community stewardship or contributor pathways. Bring your lunch. Topic and additional details coming soon.
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Applying for the NIH Training Fellowship
Tue 10/6 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover the application process and required components of an NIH NRSA application. We will discuss preparation, documents required, and writing strategies for the F31, but the F30 and F32 are very similar. We will also address how to find appropriate materials/resources for a complete application.
Wednesday October 7
Accessibility Workshop 1 - What is Digital Accessibility?
Wed 10/7 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop is only open to instructors. This workshop will explore digital accessibility and its essential role in creating equitable learning experiences. Participants will be introduced to the key U.S. laws, standards, and accessibility principles that shape responsibilities in educational settings. The workshop will help participants move beyond considering accessibility as a checklist or legal obligation and begin thinking about it as a foundation for thoughtful, inclusive design.
Intro to PubMed
Wed 10/7 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
PubMed is your first stop for finding information in the health sciences. This workshop will introduce the basics of PubMed and how to turn your idea into search results. Instructor: Bob Johnson, Clinical and Research Support Librarian
Thursday October 8
Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP) Info. Session
Thu 10/8 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
The URC-Sciences’ 2027 Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP) is a two-quarter program that supports UCLA students who are conducting a life science, physical science, or engineering research project with a UCLA faculty during Winter 2027 and Spring 2027. This Info. Session will be held via Zoom and go over program compentents and the application.
Writing Strategies for International Students
Thu 10/8 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop covers specifics of English communication in academic and professional settings with an emphasis on resources and self-editing skills for second language writers. We will discuss expectations for citation in the U.S. and ways to avoid plagiarism. We will address email etiquette in academic and professional communication. We will also discuss strategies and resources for improving English grammar, word choice, and style.
Wednesday October 14
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 10/14 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
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 a GenAI Course Policy
Wed 10/14 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Powell Library, Room 186
This in-person workshop supports instructors in drafting a course policy on GenAI use that is aligned with their disciplinary learning goals and context. Following an overview of UCLA data on how students are using GenAI, participants will review example syllabus and editorial policies that speak to specific GenAI use cases. Finally, participants will consider their own needs for drafting a discipline-specific GenAI policy. This session is open to all instructors, TAs, and postdocs. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Intro to Zotero, a Citation Manager
Wed 10/14 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
An introduction to citation managers and the tool Zotero. Learn how to set up and begin using Zotero to manage and cite your sources! Instructor: Molly Hemphill, Health Research Methods Librarian
Writing a Literature Review (Introduction and Overview) (Oct 14)
Wed 10/14 • 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.
Thursday October 15
Accessibility Workshop 2 - Bruin Learn and Accessibility
Thu 10/15 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop is only open to instructors. This workshop will examine Bruin Learn through an accessibility lens. Participants will learn how to structure pages, write useful link and alt text, improve readability and more. Participants will also explore Bruin Learn's accessibility checking tools to find potential barriers, and then decide how to remediate the issues.
Writing a Literature Review (Introduction and Overview) (Oct 15)
Thu 10/15 • 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.
Friday October 16
From Postdoc to Professor: A Teaching Readiness Intensive
Fri 10/16 • 10AM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Powell 186
From Postdoc to Professor brings together essential elements of teaching preparation into one engaging experience for postdoctoral scholars. Participants will strengthen their understanding of evidence-based, student-centered, and inclusive teaching practices; develop foundational course design skills; begin crafting a teaching philosophy statement; and build connections with peers and campus partners committed to teaching excellence. The program is part of UCLA’s annual Postdoctober recognition month.
Monday October 19
Assessing Student Learning Throughout the Quarter
Mon 10/19 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
Powell Library, room 186
In this workshop, participants will explore low stakes assessment techniques they may implement throughout the quarter to gauge student understanding and to provide students with meaningful opportunities to reflect on their learning. We will also identify effective strategies for gathering and utilizing student feedback to inform teaching practices and foster inclusivity in the classroom. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Tuesday October 20
URFP: Writing a Research Proposal for Undergraduate Programs
Tue 10/20 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
The URC-Sciences’ 2027 Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP) is a two-quarter program that supports UCLA students who are conducting a life science, physical science, or engineering research project with a UCLA faculty during Winter 2027 and Spring 2027. This workshop will be held via Zoom and go over elements of a Undergraduate Research Proposal.
Wednesday October 21
Accessibility Workshop 3 - Making Documents Accessible
Wed 10/21 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop is only open to instructors. This workshop will explore techniques for creating accessible instructional documents in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. Participants will learn how to build meaningful document structure with headings and lists, create descriptive links, design accessible tables, and provide effective alternative text for images and charts. The workshop will also examine accessibility challenges within PDFs and explore why an accessible Word document often gives students a more flexible and accessible experience.
Managing Citations with EndNote
Wed 10/21 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
An introduction to citation managers and the tool EndNote. Learn how to use EndNote to manage your sources! If you (or your department) has purchased EndNote, this workshop will help you set up your program to find full text, import citations from PubMed and use Cite While You Write to generate bibliographies from your documents. PLEASE NOTE: UCLA Library does not provide access to EndNote Instructor: Antonia Osuna-Garcia, Evidence Based Practice Librarian
Thursday October 22
Career Advising Drop-In
Thu 10/22 • 1:30PM - 3:30PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
These are your golden 15-minute slots to get personalized, one-on-one career advice from the UCLA Career Center that caters specifically to your unique journey as a transfer student.
Public Speaking in Academia
Thu 10/22 • 5:15PM - 6:45PM PDT RSVP
This workshop introduces the genres of public speaking in academia, ranging from teaching lectures to conference papers to job talks. The workshop includes suggested strategies to improve your presentation skills.
Wednesday October 28
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 10/28 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
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.
Managing Your Scholarly Identity
Wed 10/28 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Scholarly identity is about more than the articles you publish or the projects you share online with your research communities. Scholarly identity includes the many parts of your history and engagement as a researcher, including your education, employment, awards, collaborators and more – and it exists whether you are the one curating it or not. Taking control of your scholarly identity supports your visibility, credibility and transparency as a researcher and plays a crucial role in open scholarly communication. This workshop will cover the importance and impact of creating and managing your scholarly identity with tools like ORCID and Google Scholar, as well as how these tools connect with other network and profile platform. You will also also learn how to select repositories for hosting your scholarly outputs, such as research articles, datasets, working papers and more. Instructors: Hannah Sutherland, Open Science Librarian, and Stephen Gabrielson, Research Impact Librarian
Thursday October 29
Accessibility Workshop 4 - Making Slide Presentations Accessible
Thu 10/29 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop is only open to instructors. This workshop will highlight the requirements and best practices for creating accessible slide presentations in Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint. Participants will learn techniques for building accessibility into slides from the start, as well as how to use accessibility checkers.
Intro to Searching for Patents
Thu 10/29 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Ever been curious about what patents are? Or how to find them? In this workshop you'll gain an introductory overview to patents, as well as guidance on how to locate them. Instructor: Shelby Hallman, Research Initiatives and Technical Information Librarian
Career Advising Drop-In
Thu 10/29 • 1:30PM - 3:30PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff Hall 128)
These are your golden 15-minute slots to get personalized, one-on-one career advice from the UCLA Career Center that caters specifically to your unique journey as a transfer student.
Writing the Personal Statement
Thu 10/29 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM 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.
Friday October 30
Mindful Writing Session (Oct 30)
Fri 10/30 • 10AM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing sessions 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 most of the session time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via Zoom.
Wednesday November 4
Accessibility Workshop 5 - Writing Great Alt Text
Wed 11/4 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop is only open to instructors. This workshop offers an overview on the art of writing effective alt text. Participants will also learn how to tackle writing long descriptions for objects that require more detailed information, as well as seeing how writing descriptive alt text brings your visual content to life for everyone. Session details, including Zoom link can be found in the 10+10 Pop-up Series Bruin Learn site.
An Introduction to Arts Research
Wed 11/4 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Join the UCLA Arts Library for an introduction to the collections, methods, and people supporting research in a variety of Arts disciplines. Topics will include image and multimedia resources, unique treasures in the Arts Library and strategies for incorporating visual materials into the research process. Attendees from all disciplinary backgrounds are welcome! Instructors: Ashley Peterson, Digital Scholarship Librarian for the Arts and Humanities; Lane Goldszer, Teaching and Learning Librarian for the Arts; Diana King, Teaching and Learning Librarian for Arts and Social Sciences; Sylvia Page, Teaching and Learning Librarian for Humanities and Arts
Strategies for Writing the Master's Thesis (STEM Focus)
Wed 11/4 • 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.
Thursday November 5
Career Advising Drop-In
Thu 11/5 • 1:30PM - 3:30PM PST
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
These are your golden 15-minute slots to get personalized, one-on-one career advice from the UCLA Career Center that caters specifically to your unique journey as a transfer student.
Strategies for Writing the Master's Thesis (Humanities and Social Science Focus)
Thu 11/5 • 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 November 6
Designing and Facilitating Effective Group Work
Fri 11/6 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Group work can enhance problem-solving and peer learning, but unstructured tasks often result in uneven participation, team friction, and complex grading. Transforming simple group activities into effective collaborative learning requires intentional task design, functional role assignment, and clear accountability structures. Join us for this session to learn practical frameworks for organizing, monitoring, and evaluating group work across disciplines. This session is only open to instructors. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Tuesday November 10
Strategies for Writing the Master's Client/Capstone Project
Tue 11/10 • 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 with written deliverables (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 November 11
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 11/11 • 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.
Thursday November 12
Accessibility Workshop 6 - Accessible Media 101
Thu 11/12 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop is only open to instructors. This workshop will explain which accessibility modalities are required for which type of media. Participants will explore how to identify common accessibility barriers in media, and utilize strategies for addressing them.
Mapping Your Way to Success: Finding and Using Maps in the UCLA Library
Thu 11/12 • 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. Instructor: Maggie Tarmey, Humanities and Primary Research Librarian
Wednesday November 18
Dissertation 101
Wed 11/18 • 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.
Friday November 20
Mindful Writing Session (Nov 20)
Fri 11/20 • 10AM - 12:30PM PST RSVP
The mindful writing sessions 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 most of the session time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via Zoom.
Monday November 30
Putting AI in Its Place in Teaching Writing
Mon 11/30 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Powell 186
Writing-intensive courses across the curriculum—which are highly exposed to AI misuse—present special challenges and opportunities for transformation in the age of AI. To succeed in today’s AI-integrated workplaces, students need advanced writing, reading and editing skills. This seminar will introduce a human-centered, award-winning curricular model, PAIRR (Peer and AI Review + Reflection), which is designed to build critical AI literacy while simultaneously improving equity in writing support for students. Findings from the PAIRR project— tested with thousands of community college, CSU and UC Davis students in 2025-2027—will also be shared during this seminar. Presenter Bio: Marit J. MacArthur teaches writing and serves as AI & Emerging Technology coordinator for UC Davis’s Writing Center. She is a PI for the PAIRR (Peer and AI Review + Reflection) project and co-investigator with the Center for AI and Experimental Futures (CAIEF). Marit’s work on AI and writing—which builds on her NEH-funded interdisciplinary research in voice studies—has appeared in AI & Society, Computers and Composition, Inside Higher Ed, Bad Ideas about AI and Writing, and Frontiers in Communication. She is a GenAI and Writing in Higher Ed series editor for Critical AI and pedagogy lead for the UC Humanities Research Institute AI Lab.
Wednesday December 2
Utilizing Census Data in Your Research
Wed 12/2 • 1PM - 2PM PST 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 UCLA Library 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. Instructors: Maggie Tarmey, Humanities and Primary Research Librarian; and Kelsey Brown, Interdisciplinary Research Librarian
Thursday December 3
Finding Government Information and Data
Thu 12/3 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
This workshop will introduce a variety of approaches to finding government information and data across agencies and departments. From tracking down technical information to monitoring legislation, we'll look at the range of resources available from both federal and non-governmental entities. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day before the workshop.