Thursday June 18
Getting Started with Bruin Learn for Instructors
Thu 6/18 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
Description: This training session will help new instructors and TAs prepare their Bruin Learn (Canvas) course sites. Session facilitators will cover essential topics, including navigating your course site, uploading a syllabus, creating assignments, and communicating with students.Join us to get a head start on preparing your Bruin Learn site for the upcoming term. Audience: Faculty, TAs
Monday June 22
2026 Staff Appreciation Week
Mon 6/22 - Fri 6/26
June 22 – 26, 2026 Please join us for UCLA’s Staff Assembly Staff Appreciation Week. We have an exciting lineup planned for each day, ranging from lunches and happy hours to trivia challenges and wellness activities. We truly appreciate each and every staff member at UCLA and want to celebrate your hard work, dedication, and the unique contributions you bring to our campus community. This is a fantastic opportunity for all UCLA staff to connect with colleagues, engage with leadership, and participate in an array of activities. Staff working on hybrid or flexible schedules are warmly welcomed to attend. Additionally, every event will feature a raffle with exciting prizes donated by our incredible campus partners. A Note to Supervisors Supervisors are encouraged to grant employees sufficient release time to attend these events, provided that the absence does not infringe upon the performance of required job duties. Thank You to Our Partners UCLA Staff Assembly extends our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible partners for their generous donations and continued support. Your contributions help us celebrate, recognize, and uplift UCLA staff through these meaningful initiatives. • UCLA Health • Mathias Botanical Garden • UCLA Campus Human Resources • Hammer Museum • ASUCLA • University Credit Union • UCLA Learning and Organizational Development Please visit our website for a complete list of activities and stay tuned for upcoming reminders. We hope to see you there!
2026 Staff Appreciation Week Morning Meet & Mingle at Santa Monica Hospital
Mon 6/22 • 7AM - 8:30AM PDT
Santa Monica Hospital - Conference Room 3 (G370)
Join us Monday, June 22, 2026, 7:00–8:30 AM at Santa Monica Hospital for a Staff Appreciation Week morning meet & mingle! Stop by for coffee, light snacks, and a swag give-away as we celebrate the everyday dedication of our UC Health team. We appreciate everything you do for UCLA Health. Drop in anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 AM — see you there! 7:00–8:30 AM | Santa Monica Hospital
Tuesday June 23
2026 Staff Appreciation Week
Mon 6/22 - Fri 6/26
June 22 – 26, 2026 Please join us for UCLA’s Staff Assembly Staff Appreciation Week. We have an exciting lineup planned for each day, ranging from lunches and happy hours to trivia challenges and wellness activities. We truly appreciate each and every staff member at UCLA and want to celebrate your hard work, dedication, and the unique contributions you bring to our campus community. This is a fantastic opportunity for all UCLA staff to connect with colleagues, engage with leadership, and participate in an array of activities. Staff working on hybrid or flexible schedules are warmly welcomed to attend. Additionally, every event will feature a raffle with exciting prizes donated by our incredible campus partners. A Note to Supervisors Supervisors are encouraged to grant employees sufficient release time to attend these events, provided that the absence does not infringe upon the performance of required job duties. Thank You to Our Partners UCLA Staff Assembly extends our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible partners for their generous donations and continued support. Your contributions help us celebrate, recognize, and uplift UCLA staff through these meaningful initiatives. • UCLA Health • Mathias Botanical Garden • UCLA Campus Human Resources • Hammer Museum • ASUCLA • University Credit Union • UCLA Learning and Organizational Development Please visit our website for a complete list of activities and stay tuned for upcoming reminders. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday June 24
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Use Built-In Tools to Help Make Your Course Content Accessible
Wed 6/24 • 10AM - 10:45AM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
2026 Staff Appreciation Week
Mon 6/22 - Fri 6/26
June 22 – 26, 2026 Please join us for UCLA’s Staff Assembly Staff Appreciation Week. We have an exciting lineup planned for each day, ranging from lunches and happy hours to trivia challenges and wellness activities. We truly appreciate each and every staff member at UCLA and want to celebrate your hard work, dedication, and the unique contributions you bring to our campus community. This is a fantastic opportunity for all UCLA staff to connect with colleagues, engage with leadership, and participate in an array of activities. Staff working on hybrid or flexible schedules are warmly welcomed to attend. Additionally, every event will feature a raffle with exciting prizes donated by our incredible campus partners. A Note to Supervisors Supervisors are encouraged to grant employees sufficient release time to attend these events, provided that the absence does not infringe upon the performance of required job duties. Thank You to Our Partners UCLA Staff Assembly extends our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible partners for their generous donations and continued support. Your contributions help us celebrate, recognize, and uplift UCLA staff through these meaningful initiatives. • UCLA Health • Mathias Botanical Garden • UCLA Campus Human Resources • Hammer Museum • ASUCLA • University Credit Union • UCLA Learning and Organizational Development Please visit our website for a complete list of activities and stay tuned for upcoming reminders. We hope to see you there!
Thursday June 25
2026 Staff Appreciation Week
Mon 6/22 - Fri 6/26
June 22 – 26, 2026 Please join us for UCLA’s Staff Assembly Staff Appreciation Week. We have an exciting lineup planned for each day, ranging from lunches and happy hours to trivia challenges and wellness activities. We truly appreciate each and every staff member at UCLA and want to celebrate your hard work, dedication, and the unique contributions you bring to our campus community. This is a fantastic opportunity for all UCLA staff to connect with colleagues, engage with leadership, and participate in an array of activities. Staff working on hybrid or flexible schedules are warmly welcomed to attend. Additionally, every event will feature a raffle with exciting prizes donated by our incredible campus partners. A Note to Supervisors Supervisors are encouraged to grant employees sufficient release time to attend these events, provided that the absence does not infringe upon the performance of required job duties. Thank You to Our Partners UCLA Staff Assembly extends our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible partners for their generous donations and continued support. Your contributions help us celebrate, recognize, and uplift UCLA staff through these meaningful initiatives. • UCLA Health • Mathias Botanical Garden • UCLA Campus Human Resources • Hammer Museum • ASUCLA • University Credit Union • UCLA Learning and Organizational Development Please visit our website for a complete list of activities and stay tuned for upcoming reminders. We hope to see you there!
2026 Staff Appreciation Week Happy Hour at LULU!
Thu 6/25 • 3PM - 6PM PDT
LULU Restaurant at Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
Raise a glass! Staff Appreciation Week Happy Hour at LULU! Join us Thursday, June 25, 2026 at LULU (Hammer Museum) for a well-deserved unwind. The bar welcomes walk-ins all hours, and snag bites from the $12 menu between 3:00–6:00 PM. Bring colleagues, soak up the vibes, and toast to the team that makes UCLA Health amazing. Location: LULU Restaurant at Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024 See you there. Cheers to you!
Friday June 26
Pride Happy Hour
Fri 6/26 • 4PM - 6PM PDT
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Calling all staff and faculty! Join the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center on Friday, June 26th at Plateia Patio for a June Happy Hour celebration. Happy Pride! No RSVP required.
2026 Staff Appreciation Week
Mon 6/22 - Fri 6/26
June 22 – 26, 2026 Please join us for UCLA’s Staff Assembly Staff Appreciation Week. We have an exciting lineup planned for each day, ranging from lunches and happy hours to trivia challenges and wellness activities. We truly appreciate each and every staff member at UCLA and want to celebrate your hard work, dedication, and the unique contributions you bring to our campus community. This is a fantastic opportunity for all UCLA staff to connect with colleagues, engage with leadership, and participate in an array of activities. Staff working on hybrid or flexible schedules are warmly welcomed to attend. Additionally, every event will feature a raffle with exciting prizes donated by our incredible campus partners. A Note to Supervisors Supervisors are encouraged to grant employees sufficient release time to attend these events, provided that the absence does not infringe upon the performance of required job duties. Thank You to Our Partners UCLA Staff Assembly extends our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible partners for their generous donations and continued support. Your contributions help us celebrate, recognize, and uplift UCLA staff through these meaningful initiatives. • UCLA Health • Mathias Botanical Garden • UCLA Campus Human Resources • Hammer Museum • ASUCLA • University Credit Union • UCLA Learning and Organizational Development Please visit our website for a complete list of activities and stay tuned for upcoming reminders. We hope to see you there!
2026 Staff Appreciation Week Happy Hour @ Botanical Garden
Fri 6/26 • 4PM - 6PM PDT
Mildred Mathias Botanical Garden
A Gathering in the Garden: Staff Appreciation Week Happy Hour Take a deep breath and let the week fade away. In celebration of Staff Appreciation Week, we invite you to pause, unwind, and reconnect with the earth and each other. Join your colleagues for a mindful happy hour at the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, a tranquil sanctuary designed to foster community and deep connection with nature. Immerse yourself in global plant diversity, enjoy the soothing rustle of the canopy, and allow this peaceful respite to restore your energy. The Details When: Friday, June 26, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Where: Mathias Botanical Garden No agendas, no deadlines. Just a quiet space to gather, breathe, and celebrate the vital presence you bring to our community every day. We look forward to sharing this peaceful evening with you.
Tuesday June 30
Assignments and Grading
Tue 6/30 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
This training sesson will show instructors how to create and grade assignments and discussions, utilize time saving features in the Gradebook, and provide student extensions and accommodations. Join us to improve your teaching skills and simplify your life in Bruin Learn. Audience: Faculty, TAs
Tuesday July 7
UCLA Recreation Bruin MindFit: Ignite Your Summer - Play & Release Stress
Tue 7/7 - Thu 7/9 RSVP
FREE Mindful Movement & Meditation Program for UCLA Staff, Faculty & Students Reduce stress, laugh more, and recharge this summer through a fun and uplifting mindfulness program. Learn practical tools to manage stress, build resilience, and support your well-being through meditation, breathing techniques, gentle movement, mindfulness practices, and relaxation strategies. Sessions are just 30 minutes once a week during the lunch hour on Tuesdays or Thursdays from July 7th – July 30th. Attend either day, and access recordings through weekly emails if you miss a session.
Wednesday July 8
UCLA Recreation Bruin MindFit: Ignite Your Summer - Play & Release Stress
Tue 7/7 - Thu 7/9 RSVP
FREE Mindful Movement & Meditation Program for UCLA Staff, Faculty & Students Reduce stress, laugh more, and recharge this summer through a fun and uplifting mindfulness program. Learn practical tools to manage stress, build resilience, and support your well-being through meditation, breathing techniques, gentle movement, mindfulness practices, and relaxation strategies. Sessions are just 30 minutes once a week during the lunch hour on Tuesdays or Thursdays from July 7th – July 30th. Attend either day, and access recordings through weekly emails if you miss a session.
Thursday July 9
Assignments and Grading for TAs
Thu 7/9 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Enhance your teaching skills and streamline your work in Bruin Learn! This session is designed primarily for TAs and will cover creating and grading assignments and discussions, navigating the Gradebook, and providing student extensions and accommodations. Co-hosted by the Teaching and Learning Center and the Bruin Learn Center of Excellence. Audience: Faculty and TAs (with a focus on TAs)
UCLA Recreation Bruin MindFit: Ignite Your Summer - Play & Release Stress
Tue 7/7 - Thu 7/9 RSVP
FREE Mindful Movement & Meditation Program for UCLA Staff, Faculty & Students Reduce stress, laugh more, and recharge this summer through a fun and uplifting mindfulness program. Learn practical tools to manage stress, build resilience, and support your well-being through meditation, breathing techniques, gentle movement, mindfulness practices, and relaxation strategies. Sessions are just 30 minutes once a week during the lunch hour on Tuesdays or Thursdays from July 7th – July 30th. Attend either day, and access recordings through weekly emails if you miss a session.
Monday July 13
Media Best Practices: Use Captioning to Create Accessible Media
Mon 7/13 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Description: This session will introduce instructors and TAs to accessibility tools that are available in Bruin Learn. We will demonstrate the following:- How to use auto-generated captions- How to edit captions- How to select optimal tools and formats for posting your videos- Overview of the WCAG 2.1 AA compliance deadline for April, 2026By the end of this session, participants will be able to select and utilize tools to make their media more accessible in Bruin Learn. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Tuesday July 14
Is New Quizzes Right for You?
Tue 7/14 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
Bruin Learn has two quiz engines available to instructors - Classic Quizzes (the original quiz tool) and New Quizzes. This session is aimed at faculty who would like to learn more about New Quizzes and its benefits, limitations, and upcoming features and enhancements. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Wednesday July 15
End-of-Term Grading in Bruin Learn & MyUCLA
Wed 7/15 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Monday July 20
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Use Built-In Tools to Help Make Your Course Content Accessible
Mon 7/20 • 11AM - 11:45AM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff
Wednesday July 29
Streamlining Courses Resources: Utilizing Free Library Reserves with Leganto
Wed 7/29 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
This training session will show you how to efficiently use Leganto (the "Course Reading List" tool) in Bruin Learn to request course reserves from UCLA Library. Please join us to learn how the Library can support your class by providing free access to required and recommended course texts to your students. Audience: Faculty, TAs
Tuesday August 11
Accessibility in Action Workshop: Use Built-In Tools to Help Make Your Course Content Accessible
Tue 8/11 • 2PM - 2:45PM PDT
This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Facutly, TAs, Staff
Monday August 17
Media Best Practices: Video Assignments, Lectures, and Introductions
Mon 8/17 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Description This session demonstrates best practices for adding media to your course as well as utilizing media in student work, such as assignments and introductions. We will cover the following: - Upload and post videos to your course - Create video submission assignments - Create an introductory discussion with video You will be provided with documentation and resources that you can use to add these activities to your course.