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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.

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

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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

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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

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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.

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation

Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

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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

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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.

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Join us for our collaboration with the UCLA Health Education Resource Team (HEART) on Monday, January 12th from 2:00–3:30 PM in SAC 1-2. Learn life-saving strategies of spotting overdoses and alcohol poisoning, and how to use Narcan! Light refreshments provided. RSVP by 1/9.

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The Dialogue across Difference Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for staff, administrators, and faculty to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety.

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The Dialogue across Difference Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for staff, administrators, and faculty to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

#FacultyStaff #Educational

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.

#FacultyStaff #Educational

Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center’s (TLC) Instructional Design and Media Production team will host the GenAI Tools Workshop Series to support instructors interested in thoughtfully exploring how to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to further enhance their teaching. Participants will build AI literacy, explore classroom integration strategies, and design meaningful learning activities that promote critical thinking and student engagement in the AI era. The first workshop in the series will explore how Google NotebookLM, an AI-powered notebook designed to help users organize, synthesize, and generate insights, can be used to support their class learning goals. During the workshop, we will explore and discuss -What is Google NotebookLM? -How to use it as a learning tool? -Writing tips for GenAI prompts -Sample uses of Google NotebookLM in an educational setting -Academic integrity considerations when introducing GenAI into a classroom By this end of this workshop, participants will be able to -Describe the core features and functions of Google NotebookLM and explain how it differs from other generative AI tools. -Demonstrate how to use NotebookLM to organize, summarize, and synthesize learning materials or course readings. -Apply effective prompt-writing strategies to guide AI toward producing relevant, accurate, and pedagogically useful responses. -Analyze sample educational scenarios that illustrate how NotebookLM can support student learning and critical thinking. -Evaluate issues of academic integrity, bias, and ethical use when integrating generative AI tools like NotebookLM into teaching and learning contexts.

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

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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

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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

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation

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

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Looking to boost student engagement or make your Bruin Learn site easier to navigate-- even mid-quarter? It’s never too late to learn small, effective design tricks that help streamline your course site and help students stay on track. Presenter: Caroline Kong, Senior Associate Director for Engaged Digital Learning #bruin-learn-setup #support-student-navigation #favorite-tips 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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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.

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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.

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Come together on Thursday, January 22nd from 2:00–3:00 PM in SAC Conference Room 1 for our first Community Program Meeting of 2026! Build community, enjoy a free meal, hear from a campus partner, and engage in our fun activity! RSVP by Tuesday, 1/20 to be counted for food.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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Prof. Claire Adida is a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and faculty co-director at the Immigration Policy Lab at Stanford University. Her research on the topic of immigration and kindness investigates how countries manage new and existing forms of diversity, what exacerbates or alleviates outgroup prejudice and discrimination, and how vulnerable groups navigate discriminatory environments. Prof. Adida will be joined conversation by Prof. Hiroshi Motomura, faculty co-director of the UCLA Center for Immigration Law and Policy, and Prof. Abel Valenzuela, the dean of UCLA’s Division of Social Sciences.

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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

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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

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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.

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Large introductory chemistry courses generate extensive assessment, clickstream, and participation data, yet students rarely receive timely, actionable feedback that can meaningfully guide their learning. This project introduces a Python-based learning analytics pipeline designed to transform raw course data into individualized, interpretable reports that help students understand their progress, identify conceptual disparities, and make informed decisions about their study strategies. Preliminary analyses indicate that students who regularly engage with the reports demonstrate more accurate self-assessment, improved metacognitive strategy use, and more targeted help-seeking behaviors. This work demonstrates how instructor-created Python tools can scale personalized feedback in large-enrollment STEM courses, shifting analytics from a grading mechanism to a pedagogically meaningful resource that empowers student learning. Presenter Bio: Jocelyn E. (“Josie”) Nardo (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at The Ohio State University whose research examines how disciplinary norms in chemistry are experienced by students who are discouraged from pursuing or remaining in the field. She studies how course design, assessment practices, and departmental structures shape students’ day-to-day interactions with chemistry, with particular attention to students from communities historically pushed out of the discipline, including disabled students, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, students with limited financial resources, and students of color. Her work on disability in chemistry learning environments, students’ help-seeking and learning ecosystems, and graduate program milestones has been published in Chemistry Education Research and Practice and the Journal of Chemical Education. She is PI and co-PI on grants from the Spencer Foundation, the National Science Foundation, UL Research Institutes, and The Ohio State’s Kirwan Institute and Student Academic Success Research Award program.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center’s (TLC) Instructional Design and Media Production team will host the GenAI Tools Workshop Series to support instructors interested in thoughtfully exploring how to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to further enhance their teaching. Participants will build AI literacy, explore classroom integration strategies, and design meaningful learning activities that promote critical thinking and student engagement in the AI era. The first workshop in the series will explore how Google NotebookLM, an AI-powered notebook designed to help users organize, synthesize, and generate insights, can be used to support their class learning goals. During the workshop, we will explore and discuss -What is Google NotebookLM? -How to use it as a learning tool? -Writing tips for GenAI prompts -Sample uses of Google NotebookLM in an educational setting -Academic integrity considerations when introducing GenAI into a classroom By this end of this workshop, participants will be able to -Describe the core features and functions of Google NotebookLM and explain how it differs from other generative AI tools. -Demonstrate how to use NotebookLM to organize, summarize, and synthesize learning materials or course readings. -Apply effective prompt-writing strategies to guide AI toward producing relevant, accurate, and pedagogically useful responses. -Analyze sample educational scenarios that illustrate how NotebookLM can support student learning and critical thinking. -Evaluate issues of academic integrity, bias, and ethical use when integrating generative AI tools like NotebookLM into teaching and learning contexts.

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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.

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Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational

Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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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.

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Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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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.

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation

Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation

Are you thinking of pursuing a career in medicine or healthcare, but need to complete pre-requisite courses to do so? The Post-Bac Jumpstart taking place at the UCLA Career Center on January 8th at 5pm will inform you about the different types of post-baccalaureate programs, including one-year specialty MS programs, and provide valuable information regarding the application process and requirements. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with admissions representatives and current students of esteemed post-baccalaureate programs. Space is limited, RSVP at your earliest convenience through Handshake or email Krisztina Kecskei at kkecskei@career.ucla.edu Post-Bac Jumpstart (In-Person) | Jan 8, 5-6:30 PM UCLA Career Center (2nd Floor Room 200) https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1863074 Agenda (subject to change): 5.00 - 5.15pm: Welcome Students - Short Introduction of CC Services 5.15 - 6.30pm: Post-Bac Programs Admissions Networking KGI – Representative: Joon Kim LMU – Representative: Courtney Klipp Scripps College - Representative: DeEttra Mulay USC – Representative: Kristian J. Carlson

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

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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

#FacultyStaff #Educational

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.

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation

Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation

Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

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Volunteering with the OC Animal Care Monthly Pet Food Pantry to distribute pet food, treats and toys to local pets and their families in need.

The Escher Quartet performs an all-Bartók program including String Quartets Nos. 1, 3, and 5. Tickets are limited and go on sale at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 9. Please visit the event website for full details.

#Arts #Music

To kick off the new year, Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA is thrilled to co-host a Dine & Discover Night with Asian Professional Exchange (APEX), and we’d love for you to join us for an evening of great food, community, and Bruin pride! APEX's Dine & Discover series is part of a culinary series celebrating cultural diversity while uplifting local businesses. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of dishes, connect with fellow alumni and professionals, and bond over a shared love of great food and community. For this gathering, APA is proud to collaborate with APEX to support double Bruin Liyizhi Kou ('15, MBA '22)! This is a great opportunity to make new connections, show up for a fellow Bruin alum, and enjoy a delicious meal with old and new friends.

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

#FacultyStaff #Educational

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.

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Join us for our collaboration with the UCLA Health Education Resource Team (HEART) on Monday, January 12th from 2:00–3:30 PM in SAC 1-2. Learn life-saving strategies of spotting overdoses and alcohol poisoning, and how to use Narcan! Light refreshments provided. RSVP by 1/9.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #MentalHealth

[Join](https://giving.ucla.edu/Standard/NetDonate.aspx?SiteNum=5834&MG=data-amp-placeholder-1-amp-end&Finder=data-amp-placeholder-2-amp-end) the UCLA Alumni Association, in collaboration with partners across campus, for an evening of networking and learn from a panel of leading Bruin alumni in business and technology. Enjoy hosted appetizers as you strengthen your professional network with alumni, graduate students and [UCLA Sharpe Fellows](https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-career-engagement-students/career-engagement-students-programs/sharpe-fellows-program/). * * * The panel of speakers includes:  **[Cathy Means '80](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathymeans/) **Director, Innovation & Automation, AI Strategy & Transformation at Korn Ferry * * *  **[Brandon Watkins '10](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-watkins-9802878/) **Partner, Global Head of Internet Investment Banking, Technology, Media, Telecommunication (TMT) Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs * * *  **[**Dharmesh Jani, M.S.E.E. ’95**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/djani/) **Director, AI Infrastructure Ecosystem and Partnerships at Meta * * * The William F. Sharpe Fellows Program empowers UCLA’s top undergraduates to launch meaningful careers in business and technology. Through alumni mentorship, professional training and valuable networking opportunities, Sharpe Fellows gain the skills, experience and confidence to thrive in competitive fields, like consulting, finance, investment banking and tech. [In this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8oVDDPn8bs), employers, mentors and students share how the program connects classroom learning with real-world opportunity and how the Bruin network continues to open doors for the next generation of leaders. * * * **Event in collaboration with:**    

The Dialogue across Difference Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for staff, administrators, and faculty to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety.

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The Dialogue across Difference Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for staff, administrators, and faculty to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety.

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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

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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.

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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.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

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.

#FacultyStaff #Educational

UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in partnership with UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! The UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore is located between the Luskin Center and UCPD on Westwood Blvd and in the same building as the Career Center. No RSVP required.

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.

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Join us for our first Leaders 2 Leaders session of 2026! Learn how to maximize your network’s impact using UCLA’s official career development platform, which connects you with 75,000+ alumni and professionals worldwide. In this session, you will learn how to: • Discover potential speakers and event attendees • Offer mentorship and professional development to students • Connect with and recruit UCLA alumni to your network • Post jobs and events • Build a robust online community

Join the UCLA Alumni Philadelphia Network at Misconduct Tavern to cheer on the Bruins as they take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. Come ready to mingle, share in the Bruin spirit, and don't forget to wear your blue and gold!

Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational

The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center’s (TLC) Instructional Design and Media Production team will host the GenAI Tools Workshop Series to support instructors interested in thoughtfully exploring how to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to further enhance their teaching. Participants will build AI literacy, explore classroom integration strategies, and design meaningful learning activities that promote critical thinking and student engagement in the AI era. The first workshop in the series will explore how Google NotebookLM, an AI-powered notebook designed to help users organize, synthesize, and generate insights, can be used to support their class learning goals. During the workshop, we will explore and discuss -What is Google NotebookLM? -How to use it as a learning tool? -Writing tips for GenAI prompts -Sample uses of Google NotebookLM in an educational setting -Academic integrity considerations when introducing GenAI into a classroom By this end of this workshop, participants will be able to -Describe the core features and functions of Google NotebookLM and explain how it differs from other generative AI tools. -Demonstrate how to use NotebookLM to organize, summarize, and synthesize learning materials or course readings. -Apply effective prompt-writing strategies to guide AI toward producing relevant, accurate, and pedagogically useful responses. -Analyze sample educational scenarios that illustrate how NotebookLM can support student learning and critical thinking. -Evaluate issues of academic integrity, bias, and ethical use when integrating generative AI tools like NotebookLM into teaching and learning contexts.

#FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff.

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

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The UCLA Alumni Beachside Network invites you to celebrate the new year with a fun evening of networking, food, and beverages while learning about the activities the Beachside Network has planned for 2026. In the spirit of giving back, we will be collecting canned and packaged food donations in support of the UCLA CPO Food Closet. Your contribution of shelf-stable items or sealed snacks will directly support UCLA students in need. We look forward to celebrating with you! Let's toast to new connections and a fantastic year ahead.

UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! Meeting ID: 927 1312 6507 Passcode: 469741 No RSVP required.

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

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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

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In-person: Introduction by guest programmer Janet Louie, Ph.D. candidate, Harvard University. Pre-screening Q&A with Louie and Kurt Wong (UCLA ’90), grandson of Tony Quon and Margaret Lew, owners of the Sing Lee Theatre. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. The Story of a Small Town ????, Taiwan, 1979 A man (Kenny Bee) recently released from prison falls in love with a mute woman (Joan Lin) in this classic wenyi film. Wenyi, often translated as “melodrama,” refers to a tradition in Chinese cinema dating back to the 1920s. Characterized by their modern, cosmopolitan sensibility, the wenyi or “literary-art” films of 1970s Taiwan were especially popular among diasporic audiences across Asia and North America. The film’s lasting legacy, however, is its soundtrack — featuring Teresa Teng, whose theme song “Small Town Story” became one of the first major pop hits to enter Mainland China after its 1978 economic opening.—guest programmer Janet Louie DCP, color, in Mandarin with English subtitles, 94 min. Director: Lee Hsing. Screenwriter: Chang Yung-hsiang. With: Kenny Bee, Joan Lin, Ko Hsiang-ting. Part of: Echoes from Spring Street: The World of Sing Lee and Chinese-Language Cinema in L.A.

#Arts #MovieFilm

Dennis Storer Classic Invitational

The OC Bruins Alumni are proud to partner with PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) for a hands-on volunteer event at their Soup Kitchen. Our team will help prepare and serve warm meals to residents living at PATH’s homeless shelter, neighbors in our community who are working toward stability and permanent housing. PATH is a leading nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness across California, serving more than 28,000 people annually. In Orange County alone, PATH supported 2,094 individuals last year and helped 314 people secure stable housing. Their Santa Ana meal program, part of PATH’s larger PATH Cooks initiative, provides hundreds of meals daily and relies heavily on volunteers to meet the needs of those they serve. By joining together for this event, the OC Bruins Alumni community would be helping extend compassion, dignity, and support to unhoused individuals in our region, making a meaningful impact right here in Orange County. Must sign waiver after signing up: [https://pathhr.na1.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCe1mLBgIj8h0XUvJuRkwx5Gh0TP-](https://pathhr.na1.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCe1mLBgIj8h0XUvJuRkwx5Gh0TP-_yZrgjL60Emlv_WU9U099mZI4WcT5XVwrcknM*) [\_yZrgjL60Emlv\_WU9U099mZI4WcT5XVwrcknM\*](https://pathhr.na1.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCe1mLBgIj8h0XUvJuRkwx5Gh0TP-_yZrgjL60Emlv_WU9U099mZI4WcT5XVwrcknM*)

Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. A Nice Place South Korea, 2009 For a decade, sociologist-turned-filmmaker Cho Uhn follows four generations of a family repeatedly displaced from Seoul’s hillside slum of Daldongne. Through grandma (halmeoni in Korean) Jung, the family’s emotional anchor, the film traces their struggle for stability amid demolition and redevelopment. Both ethnographic and experimental, this documentary exposes how urban poverty persists across generations in a rapidly modernizing Korea. A Nice Place premiered at the 2009 Seoul International Women’s Film Festival. Digital, color, 90 min. Directors: Cho Uhn, Park Kyoung-tae. Parasite South Korea, 2019 Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece peels back layers of class, envy and survival with surgical precision. Following the resourceful working-class Kim family as they infiltrate a wealthy household, this Academy Award–winning film morphs seamlessly from social satire to psychological thriller to tragedy. Through breathtaking use of vertical space — from the custom-built sets of a decrepit basement apartment to the lofty heights of a hilltop mansion — Bong crafts a searing portrait of inequality, where aspiration inevitably curdles into horror and the dream of upward mobility becomes a slippery slope of epic proportions. DCP, color, 132 min. Director/Screenwriter: Bong Joon-ho. With: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam. —Public Programmer Beandrea July Part of: (Dis)placement: Fluctuations of Home, Part II

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Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.

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Dennis Storer Classic Invitational

Dennis Storer Classic Invitational

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

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Looking to boost student engagement or make your Bruin Learn site easier to navigate-- even mid-quarter? It’s never too late to learn small, effective design tricks that help streamline your course site and help students stay on track. Presenter: Caroline Kong, Senior Associate Director for Engaged Digital Learning #bruin-learn-setup #support-student-navigation #favorite-tips 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.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

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.

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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.

#FacultyStaff #Educational #Media

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.

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**“Captivating Clips from Classic Courtroom Movies"** Join Bruin Affiliates for our January Luncheon as **UCLA Professor of Law Emeritus Paul Bergman** returns to present his amusing and enlightening take on courtroom drama. He'll explore the unique connection between real trials and courtroom movies, revealing how **lawyers are storytellers and courtrooms are theaters**—places of drama, surprise, suspense, laughter, and sometimes, truth. Using clips from both familiar and lesser-known films, including some featuring Oscar-winning actors as we head into awards season, Paul will both **educate and entertain**. His accolades include the University Distinguished Teaching Award (the UC system's highest teaching honor), the Dickson Award for Distinguished Service and Scholarship, and the American Board of Trial Advocacy Award for trial scholarship. Paul has also written and co-authored numerous law review articles and books. His award-winning pop culture essays include one discussing the contribution of the 1970s TV show Emergency! to the development and legalization of paramedics, which led to his appearance in a 2022 documentary celebrating the show's 50th anniversary.

Learn more about ENN and hear from entertainment alum about their journeys and to get the most out of your ENN experience.

Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational

UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in partnership with UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! The UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore is located between the Luskin Center and UCPD on Westwood Blvd and in the same building as the Career Center. No RSVP required.

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.

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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.

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Come together on Thursday, January 22nd from 2:00–3:00 PM in SAC Conference Room 1 for our first Community Program Meeting of 2026! Build community, enjoy a free meal, hear from a campus partner, and engage in our fun activity! RSVP by Tuesday, 1/20 to be counted for food.

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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

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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

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In-person: Karen Pearlman, filmmaker; Lilya Kaganovsky, professor and chair, UCLA Department of Slavic, East European & Eurasian Languages & Cultures. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Cinema’s First Nasty Women returns to the Billy Wilder Theater! Its name a riff on the feminist cri de cœur that arose during the 2016 presidential election, Cinema’s First Nasty Women is an ongoing, curated project to rediscover and revel in the anarchic spirit of women comedians who brought a rebellious energy to the early silent screen. Organized by an international team of film archivists and scholars, Maggie Hennefeld, Laura Horak and Elif Rongen-Kaynakçi, this new travelling program of restored titles from the project comes with a special twist. Archival collections can inspire new research which in turn helps grow new audiences, but they can also inspire new films. Based in Australia, with The Physical TV Company, filmmaker and author Karen Pearlman has built a feminist film practice that puts cinema’s past and present in dialogue in brilliantly constructed, canon-busting short film essays. For “Cinema’s First Nasty Women: Breaking Plates and Smashing the Patriarchy,” Pearlman drew on the project's images and energy for her latest short, Breaking Plates. The Archive is thrilled to have Pearlman as our guest at the Billy Wilder Theater with a selection of her work along with the Los Angeles premiere of Breaking Plates and the silent slapstick female performers that inspired it. Programmed by Paul Malcolm with Maggie Hennefeld, Laura Horak, Karen Pearlman and Richard James Allen. Notes written by Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm. Woman with an Editing Bench Australia, 2016 Channeling the explosive montage editing style of Soviet-era filmmaker Elizaveta Svilova, Karen Pearlman centers Svilova’s creative contributions in Dziga Vertov’s work, including Man With a Movie Camera, among their many other other documentary collaborations. DCP, color, 15 min. Director/Screenwriter: Karen Pearlman. With: Leeanna Walsman, Richard James Allen, Marcus Graham. After the Facts Australia, 2018 Director Karen Pearlman reclaims the “Kuleshov Effect” from the male theorist who named it for Esfir Shub and the other pioneering Soviet-era women editors who actually developed and deployed it on screen. DCP, b&w, 5 min. Director/Screenwriter: Karen Pearlman. I want to make a film about women Australia, 2019 In this “speculative love letter to Russian constructivist women,” director Karen Pearlman reimagines how leading Soviet-era artists, including filmmaker Lilya Brik, designer Varvara Stepanova and editor Esfir Shub, transformed their kitchens into labs for collective creative exploration and production during a period of harsh repression and marginalization. DCP, b&w, 12 min. Director/Screenwriter: Karen Pearlman. With: Victoria Haralabidou, Inga Romantsova, Liliya May. Breaking Plates Australia, 2024 Galvanized by the anarchic energies on display in the films of the Cinema’s First Nasty Women project but also acutely aware of the course of film history from there, filmmaker Karen Pearlman and her on-screen collaborator Violette Ayad confront the question, “What happened to our revolution?” Breaking Plates is less an answer than a declarative, spirited act to reclaim silent cinema’s disrupted female agency and channel it into a new liberated cinema of today. DCP, color, 25 min. Director/Screenwriter: Karen Pearlman. With: Violette Ayad, Karen Pearlman, Richard James Allen. The Nervous Kitchen Maid (Victoire a ses nerfs) France, 1907 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Gonca Feride Varol, 3 min. Rosalie and Her Phonograph (Rosalie et son Phono) France, 1911 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Renée T. Coulombe, 4 min. Director: Romeo Bosetti. Mary Jane's Mishap U.K., 1903 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Gonca Feride Varol, 3 min. Director: George Albert Smith. Zoé and the Miraculous Umbrella (Zoé et le parapluie miraculeux) France, 1913 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Gonca Feride Varol, 4 min. Léontine Pulls the Strings (Les ficelles de Léontine) France, 1910 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Veronica Leahy, 7 min. Hypnotizing the Hypnotist U.S., 1911 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Gerson Lazo-Quiroga, 7 min. Director: Laurence Trimble. Cunégonde the Coachwoman (Cunégonde femme cochère) France, 1913 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Gonca Feride Varol, 6 min. With: Little Chrysia. The Boy Detective or the Abductors Foiled U.S., 1908 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by José María Serralde Ruiz, 5 min. With: Robert Harron, Edward Dillon. The Maids’ Strike (La grève des bonnes) France, 1906 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Renée C. Baker, 7 min. Total runtim

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! Meeting ID: 927 1312 6507 Passcode: 469741 No RSVP required.

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Meet at Kathy May's Lakeview Cafe. We'll walk Central Park West, then Central Park East across Golden West St, and visit the Secret Garden. We'll return to Central Park West for brunch at Kathy May's Lakeview Cafe. Anyone who is interested can optionally to hike the dirt trails to the Urban Forest afterwards.

Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Following the cancellation of his epochal Twilight Zone after five seasons, six-time Emmy winner Rod Serling re-entered primetime with an unorthodox experiment — a humanist, existential Western titled The Loner (1965–66). Created by Serling, the mostly forgotten semi-anthology series featured only a single recurring character, William Colton (Lloyd Bridges), a former Union cavalry officer roaming the West in search of meaning in the aftermath of his traumatic experiences during the Civil War. Serling envisioned The Loner as an antidote to the escapist Westerns that had once dominated television, opting instead to focus on character-driven stories that explored moral issues, including non-violent resistance and racism. When the network reportedly called for more action to be incorporated, Serling, a World War II combat veteran, went to the press, declaring that he interpreted the interference as a call to add violence to the series’ cerebral scripts. Embroiled in network controversy and too far ahead of its time in daring to expand the rigid conventions of the medium, The Loner was canceled after only one season. Viewed today, the innovative series represents a fascinating genre detour in Serling’s prolific Television Hall of Fame career, illuminating his unwavering dedication to exploring the human condition, from the gray netherworlds of the Twilight Zone to the unforgiving prairies of the old West. Join us for a trio of powerhouse Serling-penned episodes of The Loner, starring Lloyd Bridges, Tony Bill, Brock Peters and Dan Duryea. Programmed and notes written by John H. Mitchell Television Curator Mark Quigley. The Loner: “An Echo of Bugles” U.S., 9/18/1965 In this series premiere written by Rod Serling, former Union officer William Colton (Lloyd Bridges) struggles to break a deadly cycle of violence as a sadistic young gunman (Tony Bill) confronts a defeated Confederate soldier (Whit Bissell). The humanist episode establishes the titular character of Colton, a wandering veteran of conscience suffering from post-traumatic stress due to the bloody violence of the Civil War. DCP, b&w, 30 min. CBS. Production: Greenway Productions, in association with Interlaken Productions and 20th Century-Fox Television. Executive Producer: William Dozier. Producer: Andy White. Director: Alex March. Writer: Rod Serling. With: Lloyd Bridges, Whit Bissell, Tony Bill. The Loner: “The Homecoming of Lemuel Stove” U.S., 11/20/1965 In the dramatic zenith of the series, Colton (Lloyd Bridges) is unexpectedly rescued from an ambush by Lemuel Stove (Brock Peters), an African American Union soldier who has just won his freedom in the Civil War. The two fast friends soon encounter tragedy when they arrive at Stove’s hometown for a family reunion, only to find a Klan-like group has committed a deadly act of racial violence. Broadcast at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Serling’s hard-edged teleplay serves as a timely allegory, with Brock Peters delivering a tour de force performance conveying unspeakable pain and towering strength. DCP, b&w, 30 min. CBS. Production: Greenway Productions, in association with Interlaken Productions and 20th Century-Fox Television. Executive Producer: William Dozier. Producer: Andy White. Director: Joseph Pevney. Writer: Rod Serling. With: Lloyd Bridges, Brock Peters, Don Keefer. The Loner: “A Little Stroll to the End of the Line” U.S., 1/15/1966 In this Serling teleplay with a Twilight Zone-worthy twist, Colton (Lloyd Bridges) encounters a feared expert gunslinger (Dan Duryea), seemingly out for revenge against a charlatan preacher (Robert Emhard). As the corrupt preacher holds the town in sway with his dubious sermons, acting deputy Colton must defend the immoral fraud from a seemingly imminent execution. However, the gunslinger’s tragic past dictates a different fate for the preacher. DCP, b&w, 30 min. CBS. Production: Greenway Productions, in association with Interlaken Productions and 20th Century-Fox Television. Executive Producer: William Dozier. Producer: Andy White. Director: Norman Foster. Writer: Rod Serling. With: Lloyd Bridges, Dan Duryea, Robert Emhardt. Part of: Archive Television Treasures

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Join Bruin basketball fans at Underdog’s Cantina for game watch parties on selected weekends during the season. Come out and wear your UCLA gear — no RSVP necessary!

Bruin Family Socials are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, Bruin Family Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin community. Historically, Bruin Family Socials have taken place over the course of one weekend each year. During spring 2023, these events transitioned to a year-round model that accommodates a variety of activities and locations, ultimately allowing for added flexibility and more opportunities to build community than ever before. We hope you will join us at an event near you!

Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Meet John Doe U.S., 1941 Director Frank Capra and screenwriter Robert Riskin’s 1941 political fantasy Meet John Doe feels more prophetic than ever. It’s got it all: a disconnected, alienated (largely white) American working class, a changing media landscape, fake news, an incipient fascist cabal and, of course, mobs.The parting shot of a disgruntled reporter (Barbara Stanwyck) — a manifesto in the form of a suicide note, written by a fictional everyman — inadvertently launches a nationwide political movement after her nervous newspaper finds a patsy to play the part (Gary Cooper). Outwardly well-intentioned, the populist movement urging goodwill and neighborliness is quickly co-opted by corrupt autocrats working from the shadows to seize power. 35mm, b&w, 129 min. Director: Frank Capra. Screenwriter: Robert Riskin. With: Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward Arnold. 35mm preservation print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive. The Mortal Storm U.S., 1940 In the concluding chapter of his “Weimar Trilogy,” which began with Little Man, What Now? (1934) and Three Comrades (1938), director Frank Borzage depicts fascism’s ascendance in a small German college town following Hitler’s election to chancellor. The unleashed forces opposed to tolerance, community, reason and freedom of thought fall particularly hard on the family of a beloved professor whose Jewishness is suggested but never stated. The professor’s daughter (Margaret Sullavan) and a family friend (James Stewart) are star-crossed lovers whose resistance to fascism is framed by the film’s prologue as part of the age-old fight against “superstition” and “ignorant fears.” 35mm, b&w, 100 min. Director: Frank Borzage. Screenwriters: Claudine West, Hans Rameau, George Froeschel. With: Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young. 35mm restored print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Preservation funding funding provided by the Juanita Scott Moss Estate —Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm Part of: From John Doe to Lonesome Rhodes: Antifacism from the Archive

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Join Chicago UCLA alumni, family and friends to cheer on our Bruins as they swing through the Midwest! Tickets are General Admission- we will be in section 119 behind the Bruin Bench. A discount ticket link and optional pre-game restaurant meeting location will be sent to those who RSVP. Wear your UCLA gear - or wear blue! Please join us at 1:00 p.m. for a pre-game gathering at: Ten Mile House 1700 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201 (walking distance to arena) Questions? Email dinahabigail@att.net

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

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UCLA Lambda (LGBTQ+) Alumni Association is seeking Bruin alumni interested in building community, supporting students and celebrating our LGBTQ+ identity. Join us for an information session to learn more about our network and the open roles on our board of directors.

Join your fellow OC Bruins for a relaxed, community-focused evening as we continue the Supper @ Six tradition. This is a no-host dinner; guests purchase their own meals. All alumni, family, and friends are welcome. SETTING THE TABLE To keep the evening welcoming for everyone, we ask Bruins to bring the spirit of the True Bruin Values—respect, integrity, and kindness—to the table. Let’s keep conversations friendly, inclusive, and connection-focused, and gently steer away from topics that might feel polarizing. Our goal is simple: good food, warm company, and a space where every Bruin feels at home.

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

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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.

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! Meeting ID: 927 1312 6507 Passcode: 469741 No RSVP required.

Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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The Alumni Mentor Program will host a Networking Night on Wednesday, January 28. This event welcomes both alumni and undergraduate/graduate students to connect, share experiences, and build meaningful professional relationships. Attendees will have the opportunity to network across top industries such as technology, entertainment, healthcare, finance, and consulting. Whether you are an existing mentor–mentee pair looking to strengthen your connection or an alum or student hoping to make new introductions, this event offers a comfortable and engaging environment to practice networking, exchange insights, and expand your community. The evening will also include a fireside chat featuring a mentor–mentee pair who will discuss their approach to mentorship, how they prepare for meetings, and their recommendations for fostering a strong partnership. Light food and beverage provided.

Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Blight U.K., 1996 Filmmaker John Smith and composer Jocelyn Pook lived in the East London community whose destruction is documented in Blight. Though widely protested by residents, construction of the M11 Link Road began in 1994, leading to the demolition of hundreds of homes. Smith filmed the destruction and the rise of the new motorway over two years. Fragmented images of torn-down houses intertwine with field recordings and snippets of conversations with residents. The result is a symphony of real and constructed sounds and images that evoke the crumbling sensation of losing one’s ground. DCP, color, 14 min. Director: John Smith. Aquarius Brazil/France, 2016 Clara (Sônia Braga), a widow and grandmother in her early 60s, spends her days swimming blissfully at the beaches of Recife, listening to her beloved records in her ocean-view apartment, and gathering with friends and family. Everything appears idyllic until it becomes clear that she is the last remaining resident in her building. When a persistent grandfather-and-grandson development team approaches her with an offer to buy her apartment, Clara refuses, preventing the planned demolition of the complex. As her once-joyful life becomes increasingly marked by harassment and stress, those closest to her urge her to sell and move on. But Clara is not that kind of person. Poised and fearless, she takes on the fight to protect her home. DCP, color, in Portuguese with English subtitles, 147 min. Director/Screenwriter: Kleber Mendonça Filho. With: Sonia Braga, Maeve Jinkings, Irandhir Santos. —Associate Programmer Nicole Ucedo Part of: (Dis)placement: Fluctuations of Home, Part II

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The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff.

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Prof. Claire Adida is a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and faculty co-director at the Immigration Policy Lab at Stanford University. Her research on the topic of immigration and kindness investigates how countries manage new and existing forms of diversity, what exacerbates or alleviates outgroup prejudice and discrimination, and how vulnerable groups navigate discriminatory environments. Prof. Adida will be joined conversation by Prof. Hiroshi Motomura, faculty co-director of the UCLA Center for Immigration Law and Policy, and Prof. Abel Valenzuela, the dean of UCLA’s Division of Social Sciences.

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Prof. Claire Adida is a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and faculty co-director at the Immigration Policy Lab at Stanford University. Her research on the topic of immigration and kindness investigates how countries manage new and existing forms of diversity, what exacerbates or alleviates outgroup prejudice and discrimination, and how vulnerable groups navigate discriminatory environments. Prof. Adida will be joined conversation by Prof. Hiroshi Motomura, faculty co-director of the UCLA Center for Immigration Law and Policy, and Prof. Abel Valenzuela, the dean of UCLA’s Division of Social Sciences.

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in partnership with UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! The UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore is located between the Luskin Center and UCPD on Westwood Blvd and in the same building as the Career Center. No RSVP required.

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

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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

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Educational topics include savings, investing, risk management and taking inventory of where you are and where you want to go in terms of your financial health. Conversation focused on goals and time horizon and risk tolerance to guide you towards financial stability.

Presented in partnership with the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies and the UCLA Documentary Film Legal Clinic In-person: Q&A with filmmaker Bao Nguyen, producer Terri Lichstein, line producer Jenni Trang Le, moderated by UCLA Assistant Professor Thuy Vo Dang, Information Studies and Asian American Studies. Introduction by Archive Director May Hong HaDuong. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. The Stringer U.S., 2025 Through unprecedented on-the-ground access, journalists brought the Vietnam War to the living rooms of a global audience. Public outcry and resistance grew as brutal and bloody images reached the homes of millions. One of the most recognizable images taken during the conflict, “The Terror of War,” featured a young, unclothed girl running following a napalm attack. The photograph would become a turning point for the hearts and minds of the world, earning photographer Nick Út a Pulitzer Prize. Decades later, Bao Nguyen’s gripping film documents a possible revelation of the photograph’s long-held secret and the chain reaction that follows. A story of record unravels through forensic tools, first-hand accounts, and an emotional, climactic reunion. Premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, The Stringer sparked controversy in the photojournalism world, raising questions about the editorial power structures that propelled the stature of some photographers over the obscurity of others. Following the screening, filmmaker Bao Nguyen, producer Terri Lichstein, and line producer Jenni Trang Le will discuss the two-year journey of the making of The Stringer. DCP, color, 100 min. Director: Bao Nguyen, Producers: Terri Lichstein and Fiona Turner. With: Gary Knight and Nguy?n Thành Ngh?. Programmed and note written by Archive Director May Hong HaDuong. Part of: The Stringer

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UCLA Alumni Bruin Bash prior to the UCLA Men's Basketball game against Indiana on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

All Family Flicks screenings are free admission. Seating is first come, first served. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program. The Secret Life of Pets U.S., 2016 When a devoted terrier and a shaggy mutt battle for supremacy of their owner’s big city apartment, they both end up lost in Manhattan and on the run from a feral band of abandoned pets led by a psychotic bunny. Charming animation and madcap adventure make this an hilarious romp through the secret lives and loyal friendships of our furry companions. DCP, color, 86 min. Director: Chris Renaud. Screenwriters: Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, Brian Lynch. With: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart. Recommended for ages 7+ Part of: Family Flicks

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Join us for a fun afternoon reception in Whittier! Connect with the Latino Bruin community over tacos, charcuterie, and open bar. Enjoy live music by Trio Los Dados and participate in our silent auction fundraiser.

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.

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Large introductory chemistry courses generate extensive assessment, clickstream, and participation data, yet students rarely receive timely, actionable feedback that can meaningfully guide their learning. This project introduces a Python-based learning analytics pipeline designed to transform raw course data into individualized, interpretable reports that help students understand their progress, identify conceptual disparities, and make informed decisions about their study strategies. Preliminary analyses indicate that students who regularly engage with the reports demonstrate more accurate self-assessment, improved metacognitive strategy use, and more targeted help-seeking behaviors. This work demonstrates how instructor-created Python tools can scale personalized feedback in large-enrollment STEM courses, shifting analytics from a grading mechanism to a pedagogically meaningful resource that empowers student learning. Presenter Bio: Jocelyn E. (“Josie”) Nardo (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at The Ohio State University whose research examines how disciplinary norms in chemistry are experienced by students who are discouraged from pursuing or remaining in the field. She studies how course design, assessment practices, and departmental structures shape students’ day-to-day interactions with chemistry, with particular attention to students from communities historically pushed out of the discipline, including disabled students, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, students with limited financial resources, and students of color. Her work on disability in chemistry learning environments, students’ help-seeking and learning ecosystems, and graduate program milestones has been published in Chemistry Education Research and Practice and the Journal of Chemical Education. She is PI and co-PI on grants from the Spencer Foundation, the National Science Foundation, UL Research Institutes, and The Ohio State’s Kirwan Institute and Student Academic Success Research Award program.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in partnership with UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! The UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore is located between the Luskin Center and UCPD on Westwood Blvd and in the same building as the Career Center. No RSVP required.

Take 20 minutes in your day to enjoy much-needed relaxation and calm. When registering, please enter "UCLA" under "organization". Monthly meditation is led by Michal Rinkevich (MBA '14) who has been practicing healing arts and meditation since 1995 and teaching since 2006.

Our Book Club begins a three-month unit on science fiction beginning with "Project Hail Mary," by Andy Weir. Ryland Grace, who cannot even remember his own name, is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission to save humanity. (A major motion picture based on this book starring Ryan Gosling will be released in 2026.) Join our peer-led book club on Zoom for a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion. Newcomers (and people who never read science fiction) are welcome.

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The UC Irvine and UCLA Alumni Associations in the UK are proud to present a US Black History Month screening of Citizen Ashe, followed by a panel discussion. Join us for an evening celebrating the life and global legacy of Arthur Ashe — athlete, civil rights activist, humanitarian, and UCLA alumnus (Class of 1966). Citizen Ashe tells the story of the first and only Black man to win Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open singles titles, and his lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and education. Thu, 5 Feb 2026 Arrive by: 6:15 PM | Film: 6:30 PM UCL – Darwin Lecture Theatre Ends: 10:00 PM Panel discussion & networking to follow Tickets: £30 (includes refreshments) Proceeds and donations support the Global Youth Leadership Academy at UCLA, empowering young people (16–25) to become global civic leaders. All are welcome. Come reflect, learn, and connect as we mark US Black History Month through film and conversation. Register here to secure your place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/universityofcaliforniatrustuk/1985847 \*Please note that refunds will not be processed for this event. If you are unable to attend, please let us know at your earliest convenience so we can allocate your space. \*Photography: Please note photography may take place at this event. Entry constitutes consent to such, and to any use, in any and all media. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via the email below or speak to a member of staff on arrival to the event.

UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! Meeting ID: 927 1312 6507 Passcode: 469741 No RSVP required.

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.

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Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum Q&A with chef and restaurateur Alice Waters, moderated by former Variety film critic Scott Foundas. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Always for Pleasure U.S., 1978 On the streets and porches, in the living rooms and the kitchens of New Orleans, documentarian Les Blank observes an American city like no other. As one of his subjects puts it, “It’s the last place in America that you feel just sort of free to live.” A graduate of Tulane University, Blank acknowledges the complexity of the city’s history in that regard which deepens its scenes of jubilant celebrations brimming with life, from St. Patrick’s Day to Mardi Gras where red beans and rice and Cajun seasoned crawdads are consumed with copious amounts of beer. 16mm, color, 58 min. Director: Les Blank. Restored by the Academy Film Archive with funding provided by The Film Foundation. Yum, Yum, Yum!: A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana U.S., 1990 As Margaret Chenier, wife of zydeco master Clifton Chenier, slices fresh garlic in her Louisiana backyard, documentarian Les Blank asks her off-screen, “You don’t use garlic powder?” Without missing a slice she recalls her mother’s cooking and rejects the idea full stop: “There’s a lot of new stuff coming out but … we use that real good stuff.” Blank’s intimate deep dive into the techniques of Cajun and Creole chefs is all about the real good stuff they put into the preparation of catfish, crawfish, okara, chicken sauce piquante, candied yams, beef tongue and more. A mouth-watering melding of music, food and tradition, Yum Yum Yum delivers exactly what its title evokes. DCP, color, 31 min. Director: Les Blank. —Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm Part of: Food and Film

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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.

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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.

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Co-presented by Giant Robot In-person: filmmaker Jon Moritsugu. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Numbskull Revolution U.S., 2025 World theatrical premiere! With raucous, three-chord cinematic bangers such as My Degeneration (1989), Terminal USA (1993) and Mod Fuck Explosion (1994), the Godfather of Punk Cinema, filmmaker Jon Moritsugu, defined the trashy, rough-hewn DIY aesthetic of 1990s underground filmmaking. The Archive is thrilled to welcome Moritsugu back to the Billy Wilder Theater for the world theatrical premiere of Numbskull Revolution, his first feature in over a decade, created with longtime collaborator and ex-wife, Amy Davis. She and James Duval play a pair of rival conceptual artists battling for fame and funding in the near-future dystopia of Shitville, Earth. As one ascends the heights of neoliberal capitalist success, the other seeks inspiration and solace in the euphoric waves of a new cyber drug called Skullfuck. Ingenious production design and savvy location shooting evoke the urban sprawl and rural industrial collapse against which Mortisugu frames this scathing satire of art world pretension. DCP, color, 93 min. Director: Jon Moritsugu. Screenwriters: Amy Davis, Jon Moritsugu. With: Amy Davis, James Duval. Programmed and note written by Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm. Part of: Numbskull Revolution

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Celebrate PilipinX heritage and culture with food, festivities, and a men’s basketball game with the UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association! ALL Bruins and community members are welcome to join. The first hour (4:00pm - 5:00 pm) of the pre-game reception will be a structured networking opportunity for UCLA alumni to network and connect according to career sector with each other and with interested current UCLA students (and children of UCLA alumni). This will be a great opportunity to mentor the next generation and give students and young alumni an opportunity to practice their networking skills. Schedule: * Pre-game Reception: 4 - 6:30 pm (networking from 4 - 5 pm) * Basketball Game start time: 7 pm Click the RSVP button to register for the pre-game reception at the James West Alumni Center. **To RSVP as a student, please** **use this link: https://forms.gle/4uxGoyZo3VJ31cVV9** **RSVP here for PAA-specific basketball tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Pilipinoalumni27**

Join Bruin basketball fans at Underdog’s Cantina for game watch parties on selected weekends during the season. Come out and wear your UCLA gear — no RSVP necessary!

In-person: director Grace Lee (UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television M.F.A. ’02) and Grace Kim, Nodutol community organizer. Prerecorded introduction by filmmakers Christine Choy and J.T. Takagi. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Make a Wish Itmanna, Palestine, 2006 20th anniversary screening Shot on mini-DV in the occupied West Bank, Cherien Dabis’ debut follows eleven-year-old Mariam’s determined quest to buy a birthday cake — a simple act complicated by life under occupation. As critic Marya E. Gates writes, the short “packs an emotional wallop that pushes you to reconsider everything.” Poignant then and even more urgent now, Make a Wish launched Dabis’ career after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and being screened at festivals worldwide. Digital, color, 12 min. Director/Screenwriter: Cherien Dabis. With: Mayar Rantisse, Lone Khilleh, Iman Aoun. Homes Apart: Korea U.S./Korea, 1991 Filmed in both North and South Korea, Homes Apart follows one man’s emotional journey to reunite with his sister decades after the Korean War divided their family. Through intimate encounters and candid interviews, directors Christine Choy and J.T. Takagi trace the human cost of political separation. Combining personal testimony with geopolitical insight, the film reveals the deep longing, shared culture and unresolved tensions that continue to define the Korean peninsula today. Digital, color, 56 min. Directors: Christine Choy, J.T. Takagi. Screenwriter: David Henry Hwang. American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs U.S., 2013 From the intimacy of her kitchen table to walks through Detroit’s post-industrial urban gardens, Grace Lee’s documentary portrait of her mentor offers a compelling look at the extraordinary life of philosopher, activist and Chinese American immigrant Grace Lee Boggs. A radical thinker and cornerstone of Black liberation movements, Boggs — who died in 2015 at age 100 — transformed abstract philosophy into community action. At once personal and profound, American Revolutionary captures Boggs at 98, still questioning, teaching and evolving her vision of what it means to change the world. DCP, color, 82 min. Director: Grace Lee. With: Grace Lee Boggs, Bill Moyers, Angela Davis. —Public Programmer Beandrea July Part of: (Dis)placement: Fluctuations of Home, Part II

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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.

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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.

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! Meeting ID: 927 1312 6507 Passcode: 469741 No RSVP required.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Join us for a conversation with four UC and IE alumni entrepreneurs who have successfully grown businesses in Spain. This hybrid event will offer insights into starting a business — from the first idea to overcoming obstacles, navigating EU regulations, and sustaining a successful business. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Ikhlaq Sidhu, who is the Dean of the School of Science and Technology at IE University and founding director of UC Berkeley's Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology since 2005. Whether you're just beginning to explore entrepreneurship, developing a business idea or preparing to launch a start-up, this discussion will provide valuable insights on the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, business development and honest advice from those who’ve done it. You can attend this event in person at the IE Tower in Madrid or virtually. Both in-person and virtual options offer guests the opportunity to participate in the Q&A portion of the panel.

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in partnership with UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! The UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore is located between the Luskin Center and UCPD on Westwood Blvd and in the same building as the Career Center. No RSVP required.

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The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff. Students are free to stop by to pick up any of our supplies.

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University of California alumni, students and friends are invited to come together for a networking night over tapas and wine. Join us at Brunaqui Caffè Cucina in Gràcia to connect with your UC community! We have a room reserved just for us to mingle, connect and enjoy delicious food & drink. The night will feature a short talk by Jordi Honey-Rosés (UC Berkeley), a senior research professor at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. His research examines urban transformations, active travel, school streets, sustainable mobility, bike bus and bicycle parking.

Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Under Construction (or the place where I was born no longer exists) Chile, 2000 A man watches as his neighborhood in Santiago, Chile, changes around him. Houses are sold and torn down, neighbors move away. Refusing to change with it, he invites documentarian Ignacio Agüero into his home, sharing his hobbies and personal history with the camera. Meanwhile, life continues, bringing changes within his own family — the passage of time never ceasing. Ignacio Agüero, one of Chile’s most acclaimed documentarians, made his early films during the Pinochet dictatorship. Under Construction captures a post-Pinochet Chile at the turn of the century, as the people of Santiago reflect on their country’s history through architecture, anecdotes and visions of the future. Digital, color, in Spanish with English subtitles, 77 min. Director: Ignacio Agüero. Give Me a Home Taiwan, 1991 Before his feature film debut Rebels of the Neon God (1992), Tsai Ming-liang had a brief career directing made-for-television films. Give Me a Home is one of these early works, offering glimpses of Tsai’s distinctive, lingering cinematic style soon to emerge in full definition. His television work often centered on the struggles of Taipei’s working class, as seen here. Set in 1990s Taipei, the film follows a young unhoused family whose breadwinner builds houses for others. Filming in both public and private spaces, Tsai reveals the lives of those living in the shadows, without a shelter of their own. Digital, color, in Mandarin with English subtitles, 52 min. Director: Tsai Ming-liang. Screenwriters: Tsai Ming-liang, Li Zongyu. With: Lung Chang, Ling-Ling Hsia. —Associate Programmer Nicole Ucedo Part of: (Dis)placement: Fluctuations of Home, Part II

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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.

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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.

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Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hugh M. Hefner Classic American Film Program In-person: Q&A with Steven C. Smith, author of “Hitchcock and Herrmann: The Friendship and Film Scores That Changed Cinema.” Book signing before the screening, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Archive Talks pairs leading historians and scholars with screenings of the moving image media that is the focus of their writing and research. Each program will begin with a special talk by the invited scholar that will introduce audiences to new insights, interpretations and contexts for the films and media being screened. Between 1955 and 1964, filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and composer Bernard Herrmann collaborated on eight films, including Vertigo (1958), North by Northwest (1959), Psycho (1960) and The Birds (1963), that reshaped American cinema. As the Cold War set in, censorship regimes loosened and television took its toll on the box office, Hitchcock responded to the times with stories and images that pushed Hollywood’s boundaries to attract new, younger audiences to the big screen. In Herrmann, Hitchcock found an erudite composer willing to take chances with him. Indeed, Hitchcock so trusted Herrmann's insights into the medium and music's role in it that he would adjust editing and even dialogue in key sequences to accommodate Herrmann’s scoring. In background and temperament they were unlikely partners but their work together produced some of the most enduring, visionary and influential cinema of the last century. Award-winning filmmaker and film historian Steven C. Smith dives deep into their creative relationship and the forces that shaped it in his latest book, Hitchcock and Herrmann: The Friendship and Film Scores That Changed Cinema. As part of this program, Smith will deliver an illustrated talk about these visionary collaborators before a screening of their iconic work on Psycho (1960) and a post-screening Q&A. Psycho U.S., 1960 Paramount was so unnerved by the concept for Psycho — loosely based on a magazine article about serial killer Ed Gein — that Alfred Hitchcock agreed to front the cost of production himself to get it made. By the time Hitchcock brought a rough cut to Bernard Herrmann, however, even the director had lost faith in the project. “He was crazy,” Herrmann later recalled. “He didn’t know what he had.” But the composer had “some ideas.” Herrmann’s groundbreaking minimalist score of stabbing, sweeping strings elevates the stripped down dread of Hitchcock’s images in a visionary fusion like no other. Herrmann’s score made Psycho work and then Psycho changed cinema history. DCP, b&w, 109 min. Director: Alfred Hitchcock. Screenwriter: Joseph Stefano. With: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles. Programmed and notes written by Paul Malcolm. Part of: Archive Talks

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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.

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The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff. Students are free to stop by to pick up any of our supplies.

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in partnership with UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! The UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore is located between the Luskin Center and UCPD on Westwood Blvd and in the same building as the Career Center. No RSVP required.

Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! Meeting ID: 927 1312 6507 Passcode: 469741 No RSVP required.

The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center’s (TLC) Instructional Design and Media Production team will host the GenAI Tools Workshop Series to support instructors interested in thoughtfully exploring how to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to further enhance their teaching. Participants will build AI literacy, explore classroom integration strategies, and design meaningful learning activities that promote critical thinking and student engagement in the AI era. The first workshop in the series will explore how Google NotebookLM, an AI-powered notebook designed to help users organize, synthesize, and generate insights, can be used to support their class learning goals. During the workshop, we will explore and discuss -What is Google NotebookLM? -How to use it as a learning tool? -Writing tips for GenAI prompts -Sample uses of Google NotebookLM in an educational setting -Academic integrity considerations when introducing GenAI into a classroom By this end of this workshop, participants will be able to -Describe the core features and functions of Google NotebookLM and explain how it differs from other generative AI tools. -Demonstrate how to use NotebookLM to organize, summarize, and synthesize learning materials or course readings. -Apply effective prompt-writing strategies to guide AI toward producing relevant, accurate, and pedagogically useful responses. -Analyze sample educational scenarios that illustrate how NotebookLM can support student learning and critical thinking. -Evaluate issues of academic integrity, bias, and ethical use when integrating generative AI tools like NotebookLM into teaching and learning contexts.

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Join Bruin Affiliates for our February Luncheon! This month's guest speaker is UCLA Professor of Psychiatry Alex Korb.

In-person: director Juan Pablo González vice chair and head of production, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Q&A to take place after The Solitude of Memory. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. The Solitude of Memory ¿Por Qué El Recuerdo?, Mexico/U.S., 2014 Recounting the circumstances of his son Nando’s suicide, José seems both comforted by and unaware of filmmaker Juan Pablo González’s camera as he retells the events of that final day. The short unfolds in three chapters: each repetition feels like an excavation, grief both fresh and buried. Set against the vast farmlands he once worked on with his son, the film’s haunting soundscape and a capella cantos transform mourning into landscape, revealing how memory reshapes what remains and how loss echoes through time and place. Digital, color, 20 min. Director/Screenwriter: Juan Pablo González. Songs My Brothers Taught Me U.S., 2015 Chloé Zhao’s quietly devastating debut unfolds on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation, where high school senior Johnny prepares to leave home until a sudden family death makes him reluctant to abandon his 13-year-old sister. Blending fiction and documentary, Zhao casts local community members without professional acting experience, grounding the film in authenticity. The result is a work of lyrical realism and emotional restraint that captures the beauty, hardship and resilience of reservation life. DCP, color, 98 min. Director/Screenwriter: Chloé Zhao. With: John Reddy, Jashaun St. John, Irene Bedard, Eléonore Hendricks. —Public Programmer Beandrea July Part of: (Dis)placement: Fluctuations of Home, Part II

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in partnership with UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! The UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore is located between the Luskin Center and UCPD on Westwood Blvd and in the same building as the Career Center. No RSVP required.

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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.

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Student Dinners will take place locally within 10 miles of UCLA, Alumni Dinners will be regional.

Join fellow Bruins for a morning of giving back and volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County in Irvine! This opportunity will be indoors at Second Harvest's Distribution Center where volunteers will help process nutritious food that will then be distributed to the Orange County community. * * * Thank you for signing up to volunteer with your fellow Bruins at Second Harvest Food Bank! Registration must also be completed on Second Harvest's website in order to electronically sign their volunteer waiver. Please register all attendees using the following link: https://feedoc.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/ocbruins * * * Once registered, all volunteer instructions (parking, directions, etc.) will come directly from Second Harvest Food Bank. Questions? Contact Malia Cary - malia@feedoc.org

Join Bruin basketball fans at Underdog’s Cantina for game watch parties on selected weekends during the season. Come out and wear your UCLA gear — no RSVP necessary!

Co-presented by the UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture In-person: filmmaker Eleni Alexandrakis; Laurie Hart, chair, UCLA Department of Anthropology, and co-director, UCLA Center for European and Russian Studies. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Giannis in the Cities Greece, 2024 During the Greek Civil War fought between 1946-1949, childhood itself became a frontline in the clash between government and rebel forces. Under the guise of offering protection and education, the Greek government enticed parents to surrender their children to a system of Childcare Cities that served as indoctrination mills that oftentimes alienated their wards from their own families. In her riveting, visually striking adaptation of the memoir of Greek writer Giannis Atzakas, writer-director Eleni Alexandrakis tells the searing story of Atzakas and his experience growing up in these harsh institutions all the while unable to shake the memory of his rebel father and his longing for — and aversion to — a reunion. DCP, b&w, in Greek with English subtitles, 90 min. Director: Eleni Alexandrakis. Screenwriters: Eleni Alexandrakis, Panagiotis Evangelidis. With: Philippos Milikas , Marios-Konstantinos Gatetzas, Konstantinos Athanassakis, Aineias Tsamatis, Agni Stroubouli, Evi Saoulidou. Programmed and note written by Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm. Part of: Giannis in the Cities

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Dinners for 12 Strangers is a 50+ year UCLA tradition that has become a global phenomenon. Every year, on one of three nights alumni, faculty and students come together to enjoy good food and great conversation

This workshop providesThis workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyEvents on MyUCLA.

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.

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Bruin Family Socials are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, Bruin Family Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin community. Historically, Bruin Family Socials have taken place over the course of one weekend each year. During spring 2023, these events transitioned to a year-round model that accommodates a variety of activities and locations, ultimately allowing for added flexibility and more opportunities to build community than ever before. We hope you will join us at an event near you!

In our deeply fractured world, religion serves both to connect and offer wisdom and to foster conflict and division. Over the course of centuries, it has been frequently invoked to justify brutal violence, but can it be an effective tool to advance justice? To explore different perspectives on the topic of faith, forgiveness, and justice, we will be joined by a distinguished panel of religious leaders: Father Greg Boyle, Rabbi Sharon Brous, Valarie Kaur, and Imam Dr. Jihad Turk. Father Greg Boyle is a Jesuit priest and director of Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang intervention and rehabilitation program. Rabbi Sharon Brous is the senior and founding Rabbi of IKAR, a Jewish spiritual community in Los Angeles. Valarie Kaur is a civil rights leader and activist, filmmaker, educator, best-selling author, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, a movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. Imam Dr. Jihad Turk is the founding President of Bayan Islamic Graduate School, a preeminent Muslim institution of higher education. Event time TBD. Registration link coming soon.

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In our deeply fractured world, religion serves both to connect and offer wisdom and to foster conflict and division. Over the course of centuries, it has been frequently invoked to justify brutal violence, but can it be an effective tool to advance justice? To explore different perspectives on the topic of faith, forgiveness, and justice, we will be joined by a distinguished panel of religious leaders: Father Greg Boyle, Rabbi Sharon Brous, Valarie Kaur, and Imam Dr. Jihad Turk. Father Greg Boyle is a Jesuit priest and director of Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang intervention and rehabilitation program. Rabbi Sharon Brous is the senior and founding Rabbi of IKAR, a Jewish spiritual community in Los Angeles. Valarie Kaur is a civil rights leader and activist, filmmaker, educator, best-selling author, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, a movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. Imam Dr. Jihad Turk is the founding President of Bayan Islamic Graduate School, a preeminent Muslim institution of higher education.

Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in partnership with UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! The UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore is located between the Luskin Center and UCPD on Westwood Blvd and in the same building as the Career Center. No RSVP required.

The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff. Students are free to stop by to pick up any of our supplies.

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! Meeting ID: 927 1312 6507 Passcode: 469741 No RSVP required.

In-person: Q&A with Mary Corey, senior continuing lecturer in the UCLA Department of History. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Red Hollywood U.S. 1996 Abraham Polonsky, the writer of Body and Soul, said, “All films that are about crime are about capitalism.” In the 1940s, the House Un-American Activities Committee and studio executives conspired to create a blacklist barring hundreds of film artists suspected of communist sympathies, like Polonsky, from employment, upending countless lives. In Red Hollywood, Thom Andersen and Noël Burch reassess the blacklist’s legacy by reassembling footage from over 50 films made by blacklisted artists. These films, once dismissed as minor, are reconsidered as thoughtful attempts to tackle social and political issues in ways that Hollywood wouldn’t attempt again for decades.—Public Programs Assistant Noah Brockman DCP, color, 114 min. Directors/Screenwriters: Thom Andersen, Noël Burch. With: Billy Woodberry (narration). The Master Race U.S., 1944 George Coulouris stars as a Nazi commander who, seeing the writing on the wall for the Third Reich, disperses his officers incognito around liberated Europe to begin sowing seeds of discontent anew. As he assures them: “In our hands, hate can be turned into the most potent of weapons.” Settling himself in a Belgian town under Allied control, he works to undermine fledgling reconstruction efforts by playing on local antagonisms and resentment. A study of fascist rhetorical and propaganda tactics in the guise of a thriller, The Master Race was directed by Herbert J. Biberman who co-wrote the script with Anne Froelich and Rowland Leigh, with Biberman and Froelich both blacklisted just a few years later.—Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm 35mm, b&w, 95 min. Director: Herbert J. Biberman. Screenwriters: Herbert J. Biberman, Anne Froelich, Rowland Leigh. With: George Coulouris, Stanley Ridges, Osa Massen. Part of: From John Doe to Lonesome Rhodes: Antifacism from the Archive

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in partnership with UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! The UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore is located between the Luskin Center and UCPD on Westwood Blvd and in the same building as the Career Center. No RSVP required.

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Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment. Co-presented by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. n-person: UCLA Professor Karen Umemoto, Helen and Morgan Chu Director of the Asian American Studies Center, and with Brian Niiya, Content Director of Densho, Lily Tung Crystal, Artistic Director, East West Players, and actor Denice Kumagai-Hoy. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Originally staged by the East West Players, pioneering author Wakako Yamauchi’s adaptation of her award-winning play, “And the Soul Shall Dance,” for KCET’s Hollywood Television Theatre is a poetic, haunting drama that reveals the hardships Japanese Americans faced during the Great Depression. Set in California’s Imperial Valley, Yamauchi's moving work explores the lives of two farming families as they struggle to make ends meet and assimilate in a so-called land of opportunity defined by systemic racism. Yamauchi’s teleplay unfolds through the eyes of a sensitive girl, Masako (Denice Kumagai), who bears witness to the challenges facing her loving parents (Pat Li, Sab Shimono) and the unraveling lives of a neighboring couple, Emiko (Haunani Minn) and Oka (Yuki Shimoda). Abused by her husband from an arranged marriage, Emiko dreams of a return to Japan to reclaim her past life, far from an inhospitable America. Her profound journey represents an indelible requiem for generations of Issei and Nisei beyond the play’s setting of the 1930s, with Yamauchi herself unjustly incarcerated as a teen at the concentration camp for Japanese Americans in Poston, Arizona, during World War II. Post-screening panel discussion moderated by UCLA Professor Karen Umemoto, Helen and Morgan Chu Director of the Asian American Studies Center,with Brian Niiya, Content Director of Densho, Lily Tung Crystal, Artistic Director, East West Players, and actor Denice Kumagai-Hoy. Before the screening in the lobby, beginning at 6:30 p.m., UCLA Library Audiovisual Project Conservator Maile Chung will display archival materials related to the East West Players from UCLA Library Special Collections. Programmed and notes written by John H. Mitchell Television Curator Mark Quigley. Hollywood Television Theatre: “And the Soul Shall Dance” U.S., 2/7/1978 DCP, color, 90 min. PBS. Production: KCET, Community Television of Southern California. Produced for the stage by East West Players. Executive Producer: Norman Lloyd. Director: Paul Stanley. Writer: Wakako Yamauchi. With: Denice Kumagai, Pat Li, Haunani Minn, Sab Shimono, Yuki Shimoda, DianeTakei. Special Thanks to PBS SoCal, Gerry Bryant, Patrick Yew. Part of: Archive Television Treasures

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Join fellow UC alumni in Sacramento for a dynamic, in-person conference exploring topics at the intersection of career and identity. Enjoy interactive breakout sessions, meaningful networking opportunities and important conversations designed specifically for UC alumni. Open to graduates from all UC campuses, this event welcomes anyone interested in the topics presented. Registration and experience include: ● Full conference program and materials ● Professional headshots ● Light breakfast and catered lunch ● Exhibitor fair ● Prize giveaways and more Register by January 31 to take advantage of early-bird pricing. Standard registration closes February 21.

Dinners for 12 Strangers is a 50+ year UCLA tradition that has become a global phenomenon. Every year, on one of three nights, alumni, faculty, and students come together to enjoy good food and great conversation. Visit d[12.alumni.ucla.edu](https://d12.alumni.ucla.edu/) for more information on how to host and attend.

Join Bruin basketball fans at Underdog’s Cantina for game watch parties on selected weekends during the season. Come out and wear your UCLA gear — no RSVP necessary!

Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Cloak and Dagger U.S., 1946 Director Fritz Lang’s post-war espionage thriller follows Gary Cooper’s nuclear physicist from his lab working on the Manhattan Project to an Italian resistance unit on an OSS mission to rescue a dissident scientist forced to help the Nazis on their own atomic bomb. Lang delivers some outstanding action sequences (no one socks a Nazi quite like Gary Cooper) while later-blacklisted screenwriters, Ring Lardner Jr. and Albert Maltz, put a progressive spin on the film’s nuclear politics — “When are we going to be given a billion dollars to wipe out cancer?” decries Cooper’s physicist — alongside its message that resistance to fascism isn’t only necessary but a moral obligation. 35mm, b&w, 106 min. Director: Fritz Lang. Screenwriters: Ring Lardner Jr., Albert Maltz. With: Gary Cooper, Robert Alda, Lilli Palmer. 35mm restored print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Preservation funding provided by The Film Foundation. Keeper of the Flame U.S., 1942 In this mystery melodrama, the legacy of a “great man” of America is called into question after his sudden death in a suspicious car accident. Spencer Tracy is the grizzled veteran reporter who starts asking all the wrong questions of Katharine Hepburn’s grieving but suspicious widow. Donald Ogden Stewart’s script comes with a few paeans to American exceptionalism — ”You and I are free men today because centuries ago some unknown guy got an idea in his head that he was just as good as the guy who was bossing him” — in a story that decidedly suggests “it can happen here” as homegrown fascists wrap themselves in patriotic imagery and rhetoric. 35mm, b&w, 100 min. Director: George Cukor. Screenwriter: Donald Ogden Stewart. With: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Richard Whorf. —Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm Part of: From John Doe to Lonesome Rhodes: Antifacism from the Archive

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Join us for our bi-monthly Bay Area Bruins Board planning meeting. Meet new Bruins over Zoom. Learn about our past, present and future events in Northern California. We aim to coordinate activities to bring Bruins together across geographies, from Los Gatos to Oakland to Marin to San Mateo. Get connected with UCLA and your local alums. RSVP to get the Zoom link. We look forward to meeting you

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.

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Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.

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This workshop providesThis workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyEvents on MyUCLA.

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).

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Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Arch of Triumph U.S., 1948 Adapted from Erich Maria Remarque’s novel and directed by Lewis Milestone who also co-wrote, Arch of Triumph finds the City of Lights shrouded in noirish fog and shadow. It’s 1938 and Paris has become the tenuous home for refugees on the run from the Nazis and French immigration to avoid deportation. Among them is Charles Boyer’s doctor who haunts the city’s cafes and recognizes a shared trauma in Ingrid Bergman’s desperate émigré. A tragic romance, Arch of Triumph does double duty dramatizing the cruelty of both facism and an immigration system that would render people stateless by denying them safe haven. 35mm, b&w, 120 min. Director: Lewis Milestone. Screenwriters: Lewis Milestone, Harry Brown. With: Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Charles Laughton. 35mm restored print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive in cooperation with National Telefilm Associates, Inc., and Richard Rosenfeld; funding by AFI/NEA; special thanks to Richard Dayton for his significant contributions in restoring this film. Voice in the Wind U.S., 1944 In this ultra low-budget B-film produced by Czech émigré Rudolph Monter, Friedrich Torberg plays a Czech concert pianist jailed and tortured by the Nazis for playing “The Moldau,” a symbol of the Czech resistance to their occupation. Escaping his captors and surviving a harrowing journey, he ends up alone on a Caribbean island where his trauma overwhelms him as he longs for his missing wife — dying unbeknownst to him on another part of the island. Imbued with expressionist shadows and told through a series of interwoven flashbacks, Voice in the Wind powerfully expresses the disorientation and despair of European refugees in the wake of fascist violence. 35mm, b&w, 85 min. Director: Arthur Ripley. Screenwriter: Friedrich Torberg. With: Francis Lederer, Sigrid Gurie, J. Edward Bromberg. 35mm restored print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Film Foundation. Restoration funding provided by The George Lucas Family Foundation. —Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm Part of: From John Doe to Lonesome Rhodes: Antifacism from the Archive

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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.

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Join the UCLA Black Alumni Association at our 2026 Winston C. Doby Legacy Scholarship Gala! More event details to come. Please check this webpage for updates.