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Grading doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this workshop, explore practical strategies you can use to provide student feedback while streamlining the grading process. Learn how rubrics can speed up grading, and preview various BruinLearn tools and features that can provide efficient yet effective student feedback. By the end of the session, you’ll plan a sample activity or use case you can adapt for your own course. This workshop is part of the Teaching with Technology Pathway’s Discover track. For more information on the Teaching with Technology Pathway: https://teaching.ucla.edu/pedagogical-pathways/teaching-with-technology-pathway-program/

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Explore findings from the 2026 UCLA Senior Survey on how students are using AI in their coursework, how they perceive its benefits and challenges for learning, and the guidance they receive on AI use. We’ll highlight key patterns in students’ experiences and consider what they may mean for teaching practices, assessment, and supporting students’ effective use of AI. Presenter: Wonki Lee, Associate Director of Educational Assessment Services & Initiatives at UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Keywords: ucla senior survey, AI use, students experiences on AI, student feedback Each academic quarter, the educational designers and developers of the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) offer via Zoom a weekly series of seven pop-up sessions - each just 10 minutes in length - on focused, specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and learning assessment. The additional “+10” in the series title refers to an optional 10 minutes that follow each presentation for Q&A and discussion. These 10 + 10 sessions will take place at 10am (PT) every Tuesday in the quarter, from Week 2 through Week 8. 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 workshop is only open to instructors. This workshop will explain which accessibility modalities are required for which type of media. Participants will explore how to identify common accessibility barriers in media, and utilize strategies for addressing them. This workshop is part of the Discover Track of the Digital Accessibility Pathway (https://teaching.ucla.edu/pedagogical-pathways/digital-accessibility-pathway-program/).

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Grading doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this workshop, explore practical strategies you can use to provide student feedback while streamlining the grading process. Learn how rubrics can speed up grading, and preview various BruinLearn tools and features that can provide efficient yet effective student feedback. By the end of the session, you’ll select personalized strategies to make grading more manageable and sustainable. This workshop is part of the Teaching with Technology Pathway’s Discover track. For more information on the Teaching with Technology Pathway: https://teaching.ucla.edu/pedagogical-pathways/teaching-with-technology-pathway-program/

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This workshop explores the cultural, religious, and intellectual legacy of Daisetz Teitaro (D. T.) Suzuki (1870-1966), the preeminent figure who introduced Zen and Mahayana Buddhism to the modern Western world. The invited scholars, curators, and practitioners reflect on Suzuki’s wide-ranging contributions and evaluate their enduring cross-cultural impact from various perspectives. The program features a keynote address by Dr. Richard M. Jaffe, professor of religious studies at Duke University; an exhibition of rare Buddhist archives related to D. T. Suzuki from UCLA Library Special Collections; and a roundtable bringing together academic research, lived practice and community engagement. Co-sponsored by UCLA Library, UCLA Center for Buddhist Studies and UCLA Center for the Study of Religion

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??2026 UC Health for the Holidays: 4-week UC wide app-based wellness challenge. Represent Team UCLA and record daily nutrition and physical activity progress to “paint” magical winter scenes from around the world — while building sustainable habits to end the year with more energy and feelings of joy. Sign up for Holly Jolly Play Days for more information!

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UCLA Staff & Faculty: Sprinkle more FUN, PLAY, & GOOD HEALTH into your holiday season! Sign up for Holly Jolly Play Days for more information!

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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. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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The syllabus is an essential part of instruction that communicates the objectives, expectations, and structure of a course. Is it clear? Is it welcoming? Is it accessible? Leave with practical ideas you can apply to your next syllabus. Presenter: Sammy Solis, Assistant Director for Teaching Development at the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Keywords: syllabus, student belonging, expectations, course objective, clear learning goals Each academic quarter, the educational designers and developers of the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) offer via Zoom a weekly series of seven pop-up sessions - each just 10 minutes in length - on focused, specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and learning assessment. The additional “+10” in the series title refers to an optional 10 minutes that follow each presentation for Q&A and discussion. These 10 + 10 sessions will take place at 10am (PT) every Tuesday in the quarter, from Week 2 through Week 8. 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 MindFit is a mindful movement and meditation offering that teaches several effective stress management tools and is offered to UCLA faculty, staff, and students at no cost. In person outdoor grounding and revitalizing workshops to reconnect to the earth and walk mindfully on the grass. An opportunity to take a break and reset in the company of other Bruins. Tuesday 11/17/26, 12:15-1:00p, Dickson Court South

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Stacks Xchange: Field Notes is a graduate student-centered series on tools, methods, practices, and creative data collaborations with researchers across all disciplines. Speakers are invited to spotlight a core technical idea, method or framework, from statistical and computational models to industrial or home-brew LLMs and cutting-edge VR technologies, while attendees can expect not only technical curiosity but also practical how-to field notes from peers. In this talk, Anju Mitchell addresses the call for ethical library metadata creation by offering Patricia Hill Collins' "Black Feminist Epistemology" to critical cataloging practice and theory. Mitchell is currently a Database Maintenance Specialist at the UCLA Library Resource Acquisitions and Metadata Services, as well as a PhD student in the Department of Information Studies. Her research interests are in ethical library metadata representations of marginalized identities and communities.

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Gradescope helps streamline the grading of handwritten exams, assignments, and Bubble Sheets while providing meaningful feedback to students. This workflow is especially suited for multiple choice, short-form, or mathematical responses. This session will cover how to create assignments, how students and instructors can upload work, and the basics of grading. Audience: Faculty, TAs

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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 interactive workshop invites you to reflect on your professional and instructional values, using the Live Your Values card deck to consider ethical AI use in your discipline. You will then revise an existing assignment that can support students in developing their own values, revising your learning objectives to foster students’ caring, curiosity, and community. This workshop is part of the AI and Teaching Pathway’s Discover track (more information on the AI and Teaching with Technology Pathway). https://teaching.ucla.edu/pedagogical-pathways/teaching-with-technology-pathway-program/

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International Students and Scholars are invited join us for this informative and engaging event during International Education Week (IEW)! IEW is observed by universities and colleges throughout the country every fall, and is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Dashew Center staff and other campus partners including Student Legal Services and Federal Relations will provide updates for the international community on Duration of Status, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), advocacy efforts, and more. Attendees will then have the opportunity to mingle and socialize with fellow international students and scholars, as well as Dashew staff members to ask questions and share concerns. We hope that international students and scholars are able to continue to build community and find support through this event. Registration is not required but is recommended. Light refreshments will be available.

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This co-working peer review session will cover syllabus design best practices. Participants will look at example syllabi, consider best practices for student-centered, inclusive, and digitally accessible design, and peer review each other’s materials. Light refreshments will be served. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. Please contact gspse@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Join us for the upcoming book launch of "Seeing like a Supply Chain" by Miriam Posner, PhD. A history of the technology of supply-chain management from punch cards to neural nets, and how the ambiguity built into that technology helps companies and exploits workers. Seeing Like a Supply Chain is a compelling investigation into the hidden networks that drive our global economy. Miriam Posner presents a blow-by-blow account of the technology of supply-chain management from punch cards to neural nets, revealing how the system’s built-in ambiguity shields companies from accountability while exploiting workers. Miriam Posner is an associate professor at UCLA in the Departments of Information Studies and Digital Humanities. A 2023-24 fellow of the National Humanities Center, Miriam has published widely on technology, data, and the humanities, including pieces in Postmodern Culture, Theory & Event, American Quarterly, The Moving Image, Logic, The Guardian, and The New Yorker.

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Join the UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television (UCLA TFT) in collaboration with UCLA Campus Assault Resources & Education (CARE) for a discussion with author Shamus Khan on his book Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus. Featured Speaker: Shamus Khan, Co-Author and Willard Thorp Professor of Sociology and American Studies at Princeton University Introduction: Celine Parreñas Shimizu, Dean of UCLA TFT and Distinguished Professor Moderator: Angela Rivera, LCSW and trauma informed clinician on the Compassionate Response (CORE) Team Panelist: Jasmine Trice, UCLA FTVDM Associate Professor and Equity Advisor

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Join the UCLA Rubsamen Music Library for a Jam Session with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble. The afternoon will begin with a set by the Ensemble, followed by an open jam session. No RSVP required. All are welcome to participate! Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble at UCLA Class of 2027: Nicolaus Gelin - trumpet Nathan Gilbreath - trombone Mwanzi Harriott - guitar Elisee Ngbo - piano Yerin Kim - bass Mailo Rakotonanahary - drums

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The Institute for Technology, Law & Policy, in partnership with the UCLA Institute for Society & Genetics, Livescu NNAI, Luskin Public Policy, and UCLA DataX - Data Justice, welcomes Prof. Christopher Kelty (UCLA) in conversation on his forthcoming book The Internet We Could Have Had (Polity Books, 2026) with Prof. Finn Brunton (UC Davis).

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Writing-intensive courses across the curriculum—which are highly exposed to AI misuse—present special challenges and opportunities for transformation in the age of AI. To succeed in today’s AI-integrated workplaces, students need advanced writing, reading and editing skills. This seminar will introduce a human-centered, award-winning curricular model, PAIRR (Peer and AI Review + Reflection), which is designed to build critical AI literacy while simultaneously improving equity in writing support for students. Findings from the PAIRR project— tested with thousands of community college, CSU and UC Davis students in 2025-2027—will also be shared during this seminar. Presenter Bio: Marit J. MacArthur teaches writing and serves as AI & Emerging Technology coordinator for UC Davis’s Writing Center. She is a PI for the PAIRR (Peer and AI Review + Reflection) project and co-investigator with the Center for AI and Experimental Futures (CAIEF). Marit’s work on AI and writing—which builds on her NEH-funded interdisciplinary research in voice studies—has appeared in AI & Society, Computers and Composition, Inside Higher Ed, Bad Ideas about AI and Writing, and Frontiers in Communication. She is a GenAI and Writing in Higher Ed series editor for Critical AI and pedagogy lead for the UC Humanities Research Institute AI Lab.

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UCLA Staff & Faculty: Sprinkle more FUN, PLAY, & GOOD HEALTH into your holiday season! Sign up for Holly Jolly Play Days for more information!

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This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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This session is open to all instructors, TAs, and postdocs. The Practice and Play with EdTech series offers instructors a hands-on opportunity to explore teaching tools and strategies with TLC staff. This session will explore how to leverage AI to support aspects of their teaching workflow — from brainstorming lesson plans to drafting assessments or developing grading strategies. Participants will experiment with Google Gemini and practice crafting prompts to support their courses. The session will also include time to critically assess AI-generated responses for accuracy, relevance, and bias.

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Feminist Approaches to Research, Knowledge & Academic Culture With Dr. Sarah McCullough, UC Davis Feminist Research Institute (FRI) Free • Lunch Provided How do histories of eugenics, colonialism, and patriarchy continue to shape research? Join the UC Davis Feminist Research Institute for a workshop exploring how feminist science studies can help us recognize and redress systemic biases in research and academic culture. Feminist Approaches to Improve Lab Culture, Research Accuracy, & Public Impact How do histories of eugenics, colonialism, and patriarchy continue to shape research today? This workshop offers faculty and researchers in all fields practical tools for recognizing how exclusionary histories influence research questions, methodologies, interpretation, and academic environments. Participants will explore how addressing systemic bias can: Improve the accuracy and impact of scientific research Generate more innovative approaches to pressing contemporary issues Create more equitable and welcoming research environments Support junior scholars and strengthen lab culture Turn feminist insights into actionable research practices Facilitated discussion • Practical tools • Resources for action About the Facilitator Sarah Rebolloso McCullough, PhD, runs the Feminist Research Institute at UC Davis, whose mission is to transform research culture to be more accurate, impactful, and humanizing. She created the Asking Different Questions research training program, which teaches feminist science & technology studies to justice-driven STEM researchers. She also conducts research in knowledge justice, environmental justice, mobility, justice, and university-community relations. She earned her PhD in Cultural Studies with a designated emphasis in Feminist Theory & Research at UC Davis.

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UCLA Staff & Faculty*: Sprinkle more FUN, PLAY, & GOOD HEALTH into your holiday season! Sign up for Holly Jolly Play Days for more information!

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This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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UCLA Staff & Faculty*: Sprinkle more FUN, PLAY, & GOOD HEALTH into your holiday season! Sign up for Holly Jolly Play Days for more information.

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This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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In this workshop, participants will explore ways to assess student learning throughout the quarter to gauge student understanding and to provide students with meaningful opportunities to reflect on their learning. Participants will learn about strategies for gathering student feedback, as well as develop skills to analyze and interpret formative feedback data to identify student learning gaps, trends, and areas for improvement. This session is open to all instructors, TAs, and postdocs. This workshop is part of the "Teaching for Impact" Pathway’s Discover track. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Research in the Barbera Chemistry Education Research (CER) group focuses on the generation of high-quality data for supporting inferences regarding the impacts of educational practices. This is accomplished through 1) the development and psychometric evaluation of novel assessment instruments for use in higher education chemistry settings and 2) the modeling of these data in ways that are aligned with appropriate theoretical frameworks. This talk will provide an overview of the types of data modeled by the Barbera group when evaluating the impact of learning environments as well as the requirements for validity and reliability with respect to assessment instrument data. Data and analyses from a variety of assessment instruments and classroom-based projects will be presented. Bio: Jack is a Professor of Chemistry, Director of the CHemistry Instrument Review and Assessment Library (CHIRAL), and Editor-in-Chief of the Chemical Education Xchange (ChemEd X). His work seeks to better understand how educators define and measure student success in an academic setting. Since 2007, the Barbera group has developed a number of assessment tools to more effectively, and efficiently, gauge students’ content knowledge as well as factors important for student success including, engagement, motivation, mindset, identity, and self-efficacy.

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Participants will reflect on their educational experiences and positionality as instructors before practicing strategies to foster a supportive classroom environment. We will then explore transparent teaching methods designed to make the learning process more accessible for all students. This session is open to all instructors, TAs, and postdocs. This workshop is part of the “Teaching for Impact” Pathway Discover track. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! ### [Channel Islands Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/channel-islands-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/channel-islands-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

The UCLA Guitar Ensemble presents the culmination of its Improvisation Workshop with the Radu Valcu Quintet, featuring chamber and ensemble performances by UCLA guitar students, alumni, and guests. Directed by the Radu Valcu Quintet and conducted by Dr. Mircea Gogoncea, the program explores new and existing classical-jazz fusion works, highlighting improvisation as a vital part of contemporary performance practice.

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@ Join the Chicago Network as we cheer on UCLA football! ### [Chicago Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/chicago-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings ### [New York Tri-State Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/new-york-tri-state-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/new-york-tri-state-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join the Orange County Regional Network as we cheer on UCLA Football! ### [Orange County Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/orange-county-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/orange-county-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Part of: Food and Film Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum Just as every memorable dinner harmonizes textures and flavors to create something more than the sum of its parts — of the type that feels like “a kind of love affair” — so too does Danish director Gabriel Axel’s Babette’s Feast. A dash of piety, a splash of romance, a hint of heartache, a touch of splendor, and generous portions of human frailty and desire all come together in Axel’s framing, Henning Kristiansen’s cinematography and the delicate performances of its outstanding cast to make you fall in love with the movies and dining, all over again. We’re pleased to present this Academy Award-winning classic of the culinary screen to mark the fifth anniversary of Lulu at the Hammer Museum. Programmed and note written by Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm.

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@ The Beachside Bruins are joining forces with the Los Angeles chapter of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, co-hosting a football watch party for the UCLA/Minnesota game. Alumni and friends of both networks are welcome to join us at Bruin-owned Marni’s Bar & Grill in Seal Beach to cheer on our respective schools as the Bruins travel to Minneapolis to take on the Golden Gophers in only their 5th-ever matchup. In addition to watching football, the Beachside network will be collecting non-perishable food donations and packaged toiletries for the UCLA CPO Food Closet to help Bruin students in need. ### [Beachside Bruins](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/beachside-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/beachside-bruins/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ This event celebrates the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Grupo Folklórico de UCLA in 1966. There will be performances by student and alumni dance groups, silent auction, food, and a DJ. per person $60 per person with a t-shirt $400 per table of 8 persons Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Cheer on the Bruins with alumni in your area and relive the energy of game day together. Share the excitement, no matter how far you are from Westwood. ### [Sacramento Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/sacramento-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/sacramento-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Bruin Brew & Lunch: Trackside Burgers After the Fullerton Train Museum Climb through the cabooses, then grab lunch by the tracks! Free to RSVP, and you only pay for what you order. This Bruin Brew is the follow-up to our Fullerton Train Museum visit, the train stop of our Planes, Trains & Automobiles series. Please check out all of our Bruin Brew and Museum events this Fall featuring trains, planes, and automobiles. The Santa Fe Express Cafe has been feeding train travelers inside the historic Fullerton train station since 1994. It’s an old-school, laid-back counter spot: a good cup of coffee, burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs (no fancy lattes!). The best part is the patio, where Amtrak and cargo trains roll right past your table while you eat. Everybody loves watching trains while catching up with fellow Bruins, and kids love seeing them up close. The train station itself was built in 1930 and is a beautiful historic landmark. Heads up: the Fullerton Train Museum closes at noon (!). So, please register for the separate Museum event too and meet us there at 10:00 AM to explore the trains. When it closes, we’ll walk about a minute down the platform for lunch together. Bring a buddy, your partner or the whole family. Drop in anytime between 12:00 and 1:30 PM! As of now the museum is free, but please check their website for any updates or further questions: https://fullertontrainmuseum.org PLEASE NOTE: * Self-Pay: This event is free to register. All food and drinks are purchased individually at the counter. * Train Museum: The Fullerton Train Museum group meets earlier at 10:00 AM and is a separate OC Bruins event. Please register for it as well. * Parking: Downtown Fullerton public parking is free during the day. The SOCO District structure at 130 W Santa Fe Ave connects to the station. * Find Us: Look for the OC Bruins! By attending, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. Please let us know if you prefer not to be in event photos All food and drinks purchased individually at the counter. ### [Orange County Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/orange-county-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/orange-county-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Football. Friends. Bruin Pride. Calling all Seattle-area Bruins! Join the UCLA Seattle Alumni Network at Tom’s Watch Bar for The Blue & Gold Zone, our UCLA Football Watch Party Series! We’re bringing the Bruin spirit to Seattle for the remainder of the 2026 football season. Whether you’re a longtime alum, recent graduate, or UCLA fan, come cheer on the Bruins, connect with fellow alumni, and enjoy game day together. What to Expect Bruin Community: Connect with UCLA alumni, friends, and fans throughout the Seattle area. Game Day Atmosphere: Cheer on the Bruins with fellow fans on the big screens. Food & Drinks: Enjoy Tom’s Watch Bar’s food and beverage offerings. New Connections: Meet fellow Bruins and grow your local alumni network. Who Can Attend? Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a UCLA alum, family member, friend, or fan, we’d love to have you join us. Wear your blue and gold, bring your Bruin pride, and help us turn Seattle into Bruin territory! See you at The Blue & Gold Zone. Go Bruins! ### [Seattle Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/seattle-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/seattle-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Cabooses, Lounge Cars & a 1951 Sleeper at the Fullerton Train Museum All aboard, Bruins! Join local UCLA alumni, friends, and families at the Fullerton Train Museum, a collection of historic railcars on the house tracks beside the Fullerton train station. Volunteers keep every car in its “in service” condition. This is the Trains portion of our Planes, Trains, and Automobiles-themed fall events. Please check out our other OC Bruins Bruin Brew coffee socials and Museum events. Step inside three preserved cabooses, one from each of the transcontinental railroads that served Southern California: a 1929 Santa Fe, a 1942 Union Pacific, and a 1961 Southern Pacific. Cabooses, nicknamed “crummies,” rode at the end of freight trains until 1989. Then relive the golden age of rail travel aboard two 1949 Union Pacific lounge cars in period décor and a fully restored 1951 Santa Fe streamlined sleeping car, from the days before Amtrak and jumbo jets. Meet us at the museum at 10:00 AM, and we’ll explore together until it closes at noon. PLEASE NOTE: Free Admission: The museum is free to visit. Please see their website for more information: https://fullertontrainmuseum.org/ Meet at 10:00 AM: We’ll gather at the entrance and head in together. The museum closes at noon. Parking: Downtown Fullerton public parking is free during the day. Find Us: The railcars sit on the house tracks at the east end of the train station, at Pomona and Santa Fe. By attending, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. Please let us know if you prefer not to be in event photos. Questions? Reach out to Amanda Hale at amandarhale@gmail.com. ### [Orange County Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/orange-county-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/orange-county-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Join the Hammer for a free panel discussion exploring what the 2026 midterms mean for the country and for California. What do the results reveal about the last two years of President Trump’s term, and about the country’s direction in 2028 and beyond? Where are voters divided, and where do they agree? What can November’s vote teach us about California voters? Moderated by Rick Hasen, director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law, with Christian Grose, professor of political science and public policy at USC; Sara Sadhwani, award-winning political scientist and professor of politics at Pomona College; and Chris Tausanovitch, professor of political science at UCLA. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/atv26mid

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@ It’s going down once again…Join us at Tom’s for watch parties 3 weeks in a row! Come solo and we can introduce you to everyone or bring a van full of people! We are taking on the Golden Gophers! Have no fear as our Mighty Bruins will be hungry! Please RSVP to Ryan at 303-870-6978. ### [Colorado Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/colorado-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/colorado-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Take a break from studying and join us a relaxing morning of arts and crafts in the jane b semel HCI Community Garden! You will have the opportunity to create different garden themed crafts to take home or place in the garden, from mandalas to air-dry clay and leaf imprinting! Everyone is welcome and all materials will be provided.

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Part of: Ryusuke Hamaguchi: Early Works Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Yanai Initiative When Drive My Car won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film in 2022, on top of being the first Japanese film ever nominated for Best Picture, it may have appeared to many as if its director, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, had come out of nowhere to accomplish such a feat. Still others may have known him as the director of the four-hour tour-de-force relationship drama, Happy Hour, when it generated cinephile buzz on the festival circuit in 2016 or perhaps the spellbinding romance-by-way-of identity-crisis, Asako I & II, when it became his first film to premiere at Cannes in 2018. But well before these milestones, Hamaguchi was busy making shorts and features that have rarely screened outside of Japan. After graduating from Tokyo University in 2003 under the influence of John Cassavetes, Hamaguchi began directing in earnest before entering Tokyo University of the Arts where Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Pulse) became a mentor. As a student and beyond, Hamaguchi took advantage of a network of non-profit, institutional support to workshop projects that allowed him to experiment with like-minded actors, screenwriters and cinematographers. Indeed, a number of his films from this period (Intimacies, Touching the Skin of Eeriness) foreground the creative process as elements of his sublimely structured mid-career style come into view. With his latest film, All of a Sudden, in theaters this November, the Archive is pleased to present this selection of early works by Hamaguchi that confirm what was to come even as they defy expectations. Series programmed and notes written by Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm.

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The program includes compositions by Lili Boulanger, Maurice Ravel, and Felix Mendelssohn. Please visit the event website for full details and ticket information.

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@ Join the SGV Bruins as we gather on a (hopefully) cool crisp Autumn morning for a cozy cup of coffee. Relax with fun convos with new and old friends. Make new connections and share your favorite stories and UCLA memories while the leaves are falling and coffee is calling. NOTE: We will be gathering outside and across the street from the coffee shop (Diamond Street side) to chat by the site of one of the original Carnegie libraries, and invigorate our senses with the fresh Autumn air of the urban forest in South Pasadena, a designated Tree City USA. There’s more history to where we’re meeting but you’ll have to come to find out more. There will be limited places to sit as this will be a casual coffee chat where we will mostly be standing and mingling in a park-like setting next to a building that is reminiscent of UCLA quad building architecture. RSVP by Nov 5th Noon. Purchase own coffee/beverages and morning pastries at Kaldi Coffee ### [San Gabriel Valley Bruins](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-gabriel-valley-bruins/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-gabriel-valley-bruins/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

From the clanging of iron to the cadence of the human voice, rhythm is the oldest language on earth. Join the 20-member UCLA Percussion Ensemble for an electrifying journey through sound and space, where world-class percussion music pushes the boundaries of rhythm, melody, and kinetic energy.   Bridging centuries and styles, feel the raw, driving pulse of industrial urbanity in Rick Dior’s Heavy Metals and John Paul Chapman’s towering High Rise. Transcend boundaries with the cosmic and grounding landscapes of Pius Cheung’s Between Heaven and Earth Suite, paired with the timeless, witty vocal gymnastics of Ernst Toch’s pioneering Geographical Fugue. Listen as the ensemble unleashes the fierce, ritualistic drumming of Christopher Rouse’s masterpiece Ogoun Badagris. Finally, the concert explodes into pure joy and celebration with two percussion-driven re-imaginings of Dave Brubeck’s jazz standard Blue Rondo a la Turca and the infectious, groove-heavy energy of Earth, Wind & Fire’s September.   We invite you to join us for an electric performance where every surface becomes an instrument and every beat tells a story!

Grading doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this workshop, explore practical strategies you can use to provide student feedback while streamlining the grading process. Learn how rubrics can speed up grading, and preview various BruinLearn tools and features that can provide efficient yet effective student feedback. By the end of the session, you’ll plan a sample activity or use case you can adapt for your own course. This workshop is part of the Teaching with Technology Pathway’s Discover track. For more information on the Teaching with Technology Pathway: https://teaching.ucla.edu/pedagogical-pathways/teaching-with-technology-pathway-program/

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At Eye Level Photo-Stories from Six Angelenos A collaborative project with Rancho’s Violence Recovery and Prevention Program. This visual storytelling project features six Latine and Black wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries exploring photography as a way to document their everyday lives. All are former patients of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey and work as peer mentors and counselors with people injured by gun violence through the Rancho Violence Recovery and Prevention Program (RVRPP). Developed through a series of collaborative photography workshops, the project approaches the camera as a tool of self-representation. Bringing together portraits of the participants with photographs and stories of their homes, neighborhoods, routines, mobility, and moments of joy, the exhibition presents six distinct perspectives on disability and everyday life in Los Angeles. For more information about the gallery, please visit the Heumann Community Partnership webpage. Folleto de la exposición «At Eye Level» de los días 9 y 10, y del 11 al 13 de noviembre en la Galería de Arte Kerckhoff. A la Altura de los Ojos Historias Fotográficas de Seis Angelinos Un proyecto en colaboración con el Programa de Prevención y Recuperación de la Violencia de Rancho. Este proyecto de narración visual presenta a seis personas de raza latine y negra en silla de ruedas con lesiones medulares que exploran la fotografía como una forma de documentar su vida cotidiana. Todas ellas son antiguas pacientes del Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación Rancho Los Amigos, en Downey, y trabajan como mentoras y consejeras con personas afectadas por la violencia armada a través del Programa de Prevención y Recuperación de la Violencia de Rancho (RVRPP). Desarrollado a través de una serie de talleres colaborativos de fotografía, el proyecto aborda la cámara como una herramienta de autorrepresentación. Al reunir retratos de los participantes con fotografías e historias de sus hogares, barrios, rutinas, movilidad y momentos de alegría, la exposición presenta seis perspectivas distintas sobre la discapacidad y la vida cotidiana en Los Ángeles. Para obtener más información sobre la galería, visita la página web de Heumann Community Partnership. Nov 09, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026 Kerckhoff Art Gallery, Kerckhoff Hall Level 2 7am-10pm

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Join us for the opening reception of At Eye Level. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Friday, October 23rd. At Eye Level Photo-Stories from Six Angelenos A collaborative project with Rancho’s Violence Recovery and Prevention Program. This visual storytelling project features six Latine and Black wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries exploring photography as a way to document their everyday lives. All are former patients of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey and work as peer mentors and counselors with people injured by gun violence through the Rancho Violence Recovery and Prevention Program (RVRPP). Developed through a series of collaborative photography workshops, the project approaches the camera as a tool of self-representation. Bringing together portraits of the participants with photographs and stories of their homes, neighborhoods, routines, mobility, and moments of joy, the exhibition presents six distinct perspectives on disability and everyday life in Los Angeles. For more information about the gallery, please visit the Heumann Community Partnership webpage. Folleto de la recepción inaugural de «At Eye Level». La recepción tendrá lugar el 9 de noviembre, de 17:00 a 19:00, en la Galería de Arte Kerckhoff, situada en la segunda planta del edificio Kerckhoff Hall de la UCLA. El folleto incluye cuatro imágenes de muestra de la exposición fotográfica. Acompáñanos en la recepción inaugural de A la Altura de los Ojos. Se servirán unos aperitivos ligeros. Por favor, confirma su asistencia antes del viernes 23 de Octubre. A la Altura de los Ojos Historias Fotográficas de Seis Angelinos Un proyecto en colaboración con el Programa de Prevención y Recuperación de la Violencia de Rancho. Este proyecto de narración visual presenta a seis personas de raza latine y negra en silla de ruedas con lesiones medulares que exploran la fotografía como una forma de documentar su vida cotidiana. Todas ellas son antiguas pacientes del Centro Nacional de Rehabilitación Rancho Los Amigos, en Downey, y trabajan como mentoras y consejeras con personas afectadas por la violencia armada a través del Programa de Prevención y Recuperación de la Violencia de Rancho (RVRPP). Desarrollado a través de una serie de talleres colaborativos de fotografía, el proyecto aborda la cámara como una herramienta de autorrepresentación. Al reunir retratos de los participantes con fotografías e historias de sus hogares, barrios, rutinas, movilidad y momentos de alegría, la exposición presenta seis perspectivas distintas sobre la discapacidad y la vida cotidiana en Los Ángeles. Para obtener más información sobre la galería, visita la página web de Heumann Community Partnership.

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This eight-part webinar series highlights content from Foundations and Futures, a multimedia textbook from UCLA's Asian American Studies Center. You can register for this virtual webinar at this link: bit.ly/TeachingAAPI

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Co-sponsored by the UCLA American Indian Studies Center Library & the UCLA Native American and Indigenous Student Success Center (NAISSC). The UCLA American Indian Graduate Student Association (AIGSA) warmly invites you to attend One Bead At A Time: Circles of Creativity & Community.

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@ Come join Bruin Alumni and Friends for a fun and relaxing discussion of books. We try to curate a wide variety of genres (all recommended by our own members) to accommodate all tastes and to encourage each other to read something we wouldn’t on our own. We would love to have you join us. All are welcome! November: Poetry Night. We ask that you please bring your own poem or song lyric to share. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.   https://youtube.com/shorts/nG3z3Q-NA5o?feature=share ### [South Bay Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/south-bay-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/south-bay-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Join us for a night of new music composed by UCLA undergraduate composition students.   Among one of the most competitive schools for composition in the country, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music boasts performances of music written by ferociously talented and exceptionally gifted young composers.   Please come support their endeavors as we kick off the 2025-26 school year of composers concerts!

Explore findings from the 2026 UCLA Senior Survey on how students are using AI in their coursework, how they perceive its benefits and challenges for learning, and the guidance they receive on AI use. We’ll highlight key patterns in students’ experiences and consider what they may mean for teaching practices, assessment, and supporting students’ effective use of AI. Presenter: Wonki Lee, Associate Director of Educational Assessment Services & Initiatives at UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Keywords: ucla senior survey, AI use, students experiences on AI, student feedback Each academic quarter, the educational designers and developers of the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) offer via Zoom a weekly series of seven pop-up sessions - each just 10 minutes in length - on focused, specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and learning assessment. The additional “+10” in the series title refers to an optional 10 minutes that follow each presentation for Q&A and discussion. These 10 + 10 sessions will take place at 10am (PT) every Tuesday in the quarter, from Week 2 through Week 8. 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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Judith A. Peraino and Tom McEnaney, authors of We’re Having Much More Fun: Punk Archives for the Present from CBGB to Gilman an Beyond (2026), join with Tommy Gear and Paul Roessler from legendary LA punk band the Screamers to delve into punk archives of zines, photos, flyers and documents and discuss how punk’s grassroots creative communities and uncompromising artistic visions challenged the dominance of major labels and corporate standards, and created an alternative ecosystem to the mainstream music industry that has lasted over fifty years. The Berry Gordy Music Industry Center at UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music hosts a compelling speaker series aiming to inspire and educate the next generation of music industry professionals by providing direct access to those shaping the industry, from creatives to executives each facet of the industry will be touched upon. Each event highlights conversations around the human side of the industry—from personal growth and wellness to social impact and responsible leadership. The series offers students the opportunity to learn directly from change makers across music, media, and business who are reimagining what it means to lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving industry.

@ Join friends and champions of Operation Mend at Café UCLA: NYC 2026 to learn more about the program’s extraordinary work providing comprehensive physical and psychological care to wounded service members, veterans and their caregivers. Through meaningful discussion and personal stories, we’ll share the impact of Operation Mend and how UCLA Health continues to transform the lives of those who have sacrificed so much in service to our country. Cocktails and light bites will be served. **_To RSVP, please reach out to Marites Gaite at [mdgaite.mednet.ucla.edu](mailto:mdgaite@mednet.ucla.edu) by Nov. 3._** ### [UCLA Health Operation Mend](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-health-operation-mend/) [View Organizer Website](https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/operationmend) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

The UCLA Native Nations Law & Policy Center invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to join us for “Indigenous Law and the Prospects of Treaty-Making in Australia: Recent Developments,” featuring Professor Kirsty Gover of Melbourne Law School.

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Connect with fellow UCLA community members from different backgrounds, make new connections, and enjoy creating delicious no-bake cookies together!

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@ 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. ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

This workshop is only open to instructors. This workshop will explain which accessibility modalities are required for which type of media. Participants will explore how to identify common accessibility barriers in media, and utilize strategies for addressing them. This workshop is part of the Discover Track of the Digital Accessibility Pathway (https://teaching.ucla.edu/pedagogical-pathways/digital-accessibility-pathway-program/).

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Grading doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this workshop, explore practical strategies you can use to provide student feedback while streamlining the grading process. Learn how rubrics can speed up grading, and preview various BruinLearn tools and features that can provide efficient yet effective student feedback. By the end of the session, you’ll select personalized strategies to make grading more manageable and sustainable. This workshop is part of the Teaching with Technology Pathway’s Discover track. For more information on the Teaching with Technology Pathway: https://teaching.ucla.edu/pedagogical-pathways/teaching-with-technology-pathway-program/

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Winner of the Israeli Academy’s Best Documentary Award, The Komediant focuses on the life and career of Pesach Burstein and his family, famous for Yiddish theaterA discussion with son, actor Mike Burstyn follows the screening, in conversation with Miri Koral, UCLA Lecturer and expert in Yiddish language and culture.

Based on the bestseller by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as a high school science teacher thrust quite unwillingly into space as Earth’s last hope for survival. Followed by a conversation with directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/C26PHM

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Join the Garden on Thursday, November 12 from 12-1 pm at La Kretz Garden Pavilion for another installment of Botany Brown Bag. Dr. Josh Brindley will give a talk titled “The Collection Project.” Botanical gardens serve as living museums, preserving and interpreting plant diversity through carefully curated living collections. Unlike conventional museum specimens, plants grow, reproduce, and die, presenting unique challenges for collection management, documentation, and long-term curation. In this talk, Dr. Josh Brindley will explore The Collections Project, an IMLS-funded initiative to analyze and assess the plant inventory of the Mathias Botanical Garden. He will discuss the inventory process, the development of a digital database, and how living collection data can inform curatorial decision-making, guide collection management, and shape future planning. Make sure to bring your lunch! This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required.

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@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings ### [New York Tri-State Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/new-york-tri-state-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/new-york-tri-state-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Dog Haus is close to the Fullerton L Stop, and can be accessed by multiple bus routes. There is also street parking available. We often have drink and food specials. Go Bruins! _Dog Haus is close to the Fullerton L Stop, and can be accessed by multiple bus routes. There is also street parking available. We often have drink and food specials. Go Bruins!_ ### [Chicago Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/chicago-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

This workshop explores the cultural, religious, and intellectual legacy of Daisetz Teitaro (D. T.) Suzuki (1870-1966), the preeminent figure who introduced Zen and Mahayana Buddhism to the modern Western world. The invited scholars, curators, and practitioners reflect on Suzuki’s wide-ranging contributions and evaluate their enduring cross-cultural impact from various perspectives. The program features a keynote address by Dr. Richard M. Jaffe, professor of religious studies at Duke University; an exhibition of rare Buddhist archives related to D. T. Suzuki from UCLA Library Special Collections; and a roundtable bringing together academic research, lived practice and community engagement. Co-sponsored by UCLA Library, UCLA Center for Buddhist Studies and UCLA Center for the Study of Religion

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The conference "William Andrews Clark Jr., California Fine Press, Independent Publishing, and Literary Activity in Los Angeles," organized by Johanna Drucker, Distinguished Professor and Breslauer Professor Emerita, Department of Information Studies (UCLA), explores the connection between William Andrews Clark Jr. and the fine press community that emerged in Southern California in the 1930s, which is evident in the extensive collections assembled in his lifetime and after. This conference reflects on the role of Clark and his Library in the broader range of literary and publishing activity in the decades after its founding. For additional details, please visit the event website.

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@ UCLA Alumni Band performance before the UCLA-Illinois football game ### [Alumni Band](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/alumni-band-2/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/ucla-alumni-band/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Cheer on the Bruins with alumni in your area and relive the energy of game day together. Share the excitement, no matter how far you are from Westwood. ### [Sacramento Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/sacramento-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/sacramento-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ 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 1Socials 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! ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Depicting the remarkable chance encounter in Paris of a French nursing home director and a Japanese theater director facing terminal cancer, All of a Sudden is a moving testimony to the power of human empathy. Followed by a conversation with writer-director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/C26AOAS

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@ Football. Friends. Bruin Pride. Calling all Seattle-area Bruins! Join the UCLA Seattle Alumni Network at Tom’s Watch Bar for The Blue & Gold Zone, our UCLA Football Watch Party Series! We’re bringing the Bruin spirit to Seattle for the remainder of the 2026 football season. Whether you’re a longtime alum, recent graduate, or UCLA fan, come cheer on the Bruins, connect with fellow alumni, and enjoy game day together. What to Expect Bruin Community: Connect with UCLA alumni, friends, and fans throughout the Seattle area. Game Day Atmosphere: Cheer on the Bruins with fellow fans on the big screens. Food & Drinks: Enjoy Tom’s Watch Bar’s food and beverage offerings. New Connections: Meet fellow Bruins and grow your local alumni network. Who Can Attend? Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a UCLA alum, family member, friend, or fan, we’d love to have you join us. Wear your blue and gold, bring your Bruin pride, and help us turn Seattle into Bruin territory! See you at The Blue & Gold Zone. Go Bruins! ### [Seattle Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/seattle-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/seattle-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Distinguished Professor of English Robert N. Watson will discuss new perspectives on Shakespeare’s Othello, exploring how masculinity, Protestant theology, code-switching, and the history of slavery propel and enrich this tragedy. ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

U.S.–China tensions are shaping domestic policy far beyond traditional diplomacy and national security. This conversation examines how initiatives that came to the fore during the China Initiative (2018-2022) continue to shape debates about research security, state laws limiting property ownership, and restrictions on international students and scholarly collaboration.

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@ Join other Bruins Friday after work for cocktails, conversation and football. We will be upstairs at the bar at 5pm. Let’s keep the momentum going! Come solo and I will introduce you to everyone or bring a bus full of people! The more people, the merrier! Please RSVP to Ryan at 303-870-6978 Kick-off is at 7pm MT. ### [Colorado Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/colorado-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/colorado-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ This location is in the Cannery Row area of Monterey so make sure that you check the parking signs where you park. A lot of the street parking in this area is free after 6:00pm but you need to park above Lighthouse Ave and walk down. The main Cannery Row garage is only $5 after 5:00pm and that lot is just across the street from Tipsy Putt Monterey. Look forward to seeing UCLA football fans in the Monterey Bay Area! ### [Monterey Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/monterey-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/monterey-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

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In person: Q&A with UCLA Asian American Studies Assistant Professors Loubna Qutami and Nour Joudah, moderated by UCLA Comparative Literature Ph.D. student Aciah Abdulsater. Guest speaker Every space hosts the accumulation of time and is thus a repository of memory, one that is active and dynamic. Jean Khalil Chamoun’s Women Beyond Borders (2004) and Theo Panagopoulos’ The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing (2024) were made two decades apart, but together they foster an ongoing conversation at the intersection of identity, memory and place across Lebanon and Palestine. Though distinct in form, the films consider the relationship between people’s lived environments and their individual and collective identities. The films navigate through spaces both historically and presently marked by displacement, violence and resilience. Both offer meditations and testimonies on how these spaces can inhabit a people’s memories, linger into their present realities and influence their futures. Rather than attempting to unearth a singular tradition, this program amplifies an ongoing cinematic conversation across Lebanon and Palestine that is rooted in intertwined histories of occupation and resistance. This conversation is an urgent one to hold today in light of the ongoing aggression against southern Lebanon and historic Palestine that continues to target complete ecosystems. This systematic surge of destruction and harm affects far beyond the physical; it seeks to fracture memory, sever a people’s sense of being and belonging, and jeopardize social relations that places sustain. The moving image as a tool presents an opportunity to forge an alternative place of memory work, one capable of preserving spatial memory, making visible the forms of erasure, and imagining continuities that exceed the violence of occupation and its imposed restriction on bodies and space. Programmed by UCLA Comparative Literature Ph.D. student Aciah Abdulsater and Archive Research and Public Access Coordinator Nicole Ucedo. Notes and concept by Aciah Abdulsater.

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In 1901, Eva Palmer abandoned her life as a privileged New York socialite, moving to Paris with her lover, the writer and salonist, Natalie Barney. The two Americans became the center of a wild tangle of lesbian love affairs and backyard performances based on intentional reimaginings of Sappho’s work and life. A chance encounter led Eva to Greece, where she married Angelos Sikelianos, a visionary poet who would become a Greek national hero. Celebrated American poet Eleni Sikelianos grew up knowing little of these illustrious ancestors, her great grandparents, who, in the early 20th century staged a revival of the ancient Delphic festivals, convinced that it would open a path to world peace. It was not until the age of 20, on her first trip to Greece, that she encountered the breadth of their legacy. In her new book, "Memory Rehearsal" (City Lights, 2026), Sikelianos unearths the story of her search for these pioneering ancestors, in a text that shifts between prose, poetry, imaginary performance texts, fiction, and nonfiction, with archival and family photographs. Eleni will read from and discuss "Memory Rehearsal," which "Kirkus" calls a “moving family memoir and a triumph of cultural archaeology.” Eleni Sikelianos was born into a family of tree workers, bohemians, poets, ne’er-do-wells, visionaries, and smalltime sort-of hustlers. She is a poet, writer, collaborator, and “master of mixing genres.” As a student of the poets of Naropa, she is a lineage-holder in the Outrider poetics family tree. Deeply engaged with ecopoetics, her work takes up urgent concerns of environmental precarity and ancestral work. She has published ten books of poetry (most recently, "Your Kingdom," 2023) and a trilogy of unclassifiable hybrid works, sometimes called nonfiction, sometimes memoirs, sometimes fiction: "The Book of Jon" and "You Animal Machine," and, most recently, "Memory Rehearsal" (City Lights, 2026). "Memory Rehearsal," called “a triumph of cultural archaeology” in a starred Kirkus review and named One of "Publishers Weekly’s" Most Anticipated Books for 2026, is a genre-busting encounter between a poet and her ancestral past documenting a startling intersection of queer history, ancient theater, utopian visions, and modern poetry. Among other honors, she has been awarded two National Endowment for the Arts fellowships, a Fulbright Artists fellowship, and a New York Foundation for the Arts Award in nonfiction. She grew up in earshot of the ocean, in small coastal towns near Santa Barbara, and has since lived in San Francisco, New York, Paris, Athens (Greece), Boulder (Colorado), and Providence. "Memory Rehearsal" will be available for purchase at the event! All major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted. Cash is also accepted with exact change only. This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

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@ Connect. Collaborate. Build Community. Looking to connect with local Bruins and get more involved in the Seattle alumni community? Join the UCLA Seattle Alumni Network for our monthly board meetings! Whether you’re a recent graduate, longtime alum, or interested in volunteering, everyone is welcome. Our meetings are an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, plan exciting events, and help shape the future of our Bruin community throughout the greater Seattle area. Attend in person or virtually — whichever works best for you! What to Expect: Network Updates: Stay informed about upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities. Event Planning: Help brainstorm and organize social, professional, and community events. Community Building: Share ideas and connect with fellow Seattle-area Bruins. Volunteer Opportunities: Explore ways to contribute your skills, interests, and time. Who Can Attend? All UCLA alumni and friends of the Bruin community are welcome! You don’t need to be a board member or have prior volunteer experience to participate. Whether you’re ready to get involved or simply curious about what we do, we’d love to meet you. Come share your ideas, make connections, and help us build a stronger Bruin community in Seattle. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting! Zoom link provided upon RSVP.‌‌‌ ### [Seattle Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/seattle-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/seattle-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

You are invited to attend an intimate conversation with Leonard Peltier, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, a lifelong activist, and a member of the American Indian Movement. In conversation with Shannon Rivers, member of the Akimel O’otham Nation, spiritual leader, human rights activist, and advisor to BRAID, Leonard Peltier will reflect on his life, experience of incarceration, and the vital role of books, literature, and art during his time in prison.

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Battle at Sparta

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening of chamber music highlighting members of the brass family.

It’s a saxophone Tour de France! From early works by Elsa Barraine, Fernande Decruck and Darius Milhaud to Roger Boutry’s mid-century Divertimento to Vincent David’s exploration of contemporary techniques and wake trails in Sillage – join the UCLA saxophone studio for our fall studio recital!

n person: Pre-screening talk by Laura Horak, author, Trans Cinema: Making Communities, Identities, and Worlds. Post-screening Q&A. 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. This screening will be preceded by a book signing of Trans Cinema: Making Communities, Identities, and Worlds with author Laura Horak beginning at 6 p.m. in the lobby. The Archive first worked with archivist and scholar Laura Horak in 2022 when we presented a series of films unearthed by Horak and her collaborators, Maggie Hennefeld and Elif Rongen-Kaynakçi. Their archival project Cinema’s First Nasty Women celebrated the work of silent comedians who brought an anarchic brand of gender non-conformity to slapstick. Alongside that work, Horak is also the director of the Transgender Media Lab at Carleton University, which created the Transgender Media Portal(opens in a new tab), a database of trans creators, including links to where their work can be seen. Suffice it to say, increasing the visibility and access to the media she studies is an essential element of Horak’s ongoing research project. With her latest book, Trans Cinema: Making Communities, Identities, and Worlds, Horak dives deep into the history, practice and aesthetics of trans artists in the United States and Canada in the 21st century while positioning them within the larger history of trans media production and representation. The Archive is pleased to welcome Horak back to the Billy Wilder Theater for a brief talk about her work followed by a selection of works by trans artists and an on-stage conversation, with more special guests to be announced soon! Part of the Archive’s Legacy Project Screening Series. Support for the screening is provided by the Robert Gore Rifkind Foundation Queer Screening Endowment and The Andrew J. Kuehn Jr. Foundation.

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@ Join UCLA’s Pilipino Alumni Association for our annual Holiday Party and Parol Workshop! Bring the whole family to enjoy our holiday festivities, including games, karaoke, and crafts. Come learn how to make a Parol, a colorful star-shaped lantern traditionally hung in homes and streets throughout the Philippines at Christmastime. Stay for a performance from UCLA’s Tinig Choral. Tinig, which means “voice” in Tagalog, is a student-initiated, student-run, a capella choir. RSVP Below! All are welcome to join us in building community! As a thank you to our supporters, this event is free of charge. If you’d like to help offset event costs and support future PAA programming, we welcome monetary and in-kind donations. To contribute to our operations fund, please click here: https://giving.ucla.edu/campaign/Donate.aspx?SiteNum=1&AutoFN=Y&Fund=60487O To make any kind of donation, kindly please reach out to Liz at eestrada@alumni.ucla.edu. Maraming Salamat! [**RSVP**](https://tinyurl.com/PAAParol2026) ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Grab a coffee, lace up your walking shoes, and join the UCLA South Bay Network for one of our most popular traditions, the Pier to Pier Walk! We’ll stroll along the scenic Strand from the Hermosa Beach Pier to the Manhattan Beach Pier, then make our way back to Hermosa Beach. Along the way, connect with fellow Bruins, enjoy lively conversation, and soak in the iconic ocean views that make the South Bay so special. All are welcome—bring friends, family, strollers, and pets! Please plan on gathering in front of the Kelly Lifeguard Memorial Statue by Hermosa Beach Pier at 9:15 so we can start walking close to 9:30am. After the walk, you’re welcome to join us for a casual brunch at a local spot. ### [South Bay Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/south-bay-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/south-bay-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Hogarth' "Lost" Annotations, presented by Dr. Zirwat Chowdhury, Assistant Professor of 18th- and 19th-Century European Art, Department of Art History (UCLA), focuses on an annotated copy of The Investigator No. CCCXXII, one of a series of essays published by the 18th-century Scottish painter, Allan Ramsay. The annotations are those of Ramsay’s contemporary, the English painter and printmaker, William Hogarth. A prized document for its contribution to the artists’ important debates on art theory and aesthetic philosophy, the annotated volume has been understood by Hogarth scholars to have been long lost, even though it has been part of the Clark collections since it was acquired by William Andrews Clark Jr. in 1929. This talk will discuss how the annotated volume might expand our understanding of Hogarth’s theory of art, foundational to the history of 18th-century British art and controversially espoused by the artist in 1753 in his treatise on art and aesthetics, The Analysis of Beauty.

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Join us for the second of six workshops as part of the Modal Interchange: Conversations on 21st-Century Performance Practices series with Jonathan Hepfer, percussionist and artistic director of Monday Evening Concerts, who will join Wendy Richman (Academic Lecturer and Director of uclaFLUX at UCLA) in a conversation about how to develop as a working artist. Sisyphus as Artist (Whatever prevents you from doing your work has become your work) Whether navigating complex scores or directing a series, the common denominator is simply problem solving: using one’s sense of logic, aesthetics, ethics, and intuition to figure out how to get from A to B. Every project or piece is completely different, requiring constant reinvention and re-equipping of one’s toolbox. More abstractly, but of equal or greater weight, is the importance of nurturing non-musical artistic and creative interests while we hone our problem-solving skills. Whether performer, presenter, painter, or poet, artists flourish when we connect through our shared goal: to make a lasting impression on the souls of those around us. Bio Jonathan Hepfer is a percussionist, conductor, and concert curator. He began playing classical music at age seventeen after discovering the work of John Cage while studying at SUNY Buffalo. Subsequently, Jonathan attended Oberlin Conservatory, UC San Diego and the Musikhochschule Freiburg (on a DAAD fellowship) where he studied with Michael Rosen, Steven Schick and Bernhard Wulff. ​Since 2015, he has been the Artistic Director of Monday Evening Concerts (MEC) in Los Angeles as well as its resident ensemble ECHOI. At MEC, Jonathan has directed performances of major works by Pierre Boulez, John Cage, Julius Eastman, Morton Feldman, Philip Glass, Gérard Grisey, Sarah Hennies, Yves Klein, Arvo Pärt, Steve Reich, Salvatore Sciarrino, Caroline Shaw, Tyshawn Sorey, Simeon Ten Holt and Iannis Xenakis. As a curator and producer, he has presented works by Georges Aperghis, Pierluigi Billone, Carolyn Chen, Chaya Czernowin, Julius Eastman, David Hammons, Sarah Hennies, György Kurtág, Klaus Lang, Alvin Lucier, Hans Otte, Éliane Radigue, Michael Pisaro-Liu, Caroline Shaw, Wadada Leo Smith, Steven Takasugi, Davóne Tines and Wu Tsang. Jonathan has directed (or co-directed) projects at venues such as the Getty Museum, Harvard University, Hauser & Wirth, Jeffrey Deitch, LACMA, LAXART, Marciano Art Foundation, the Santa Monica Carousel (Frieze), Thomas Mann House and the Pinault Collection in Paris. ​As a percussion soloist, Jonathan has focused extensively on the works of Georges Aperghis, Pierluigi Billone, Julius Eastman, Brian Ferneyhough, Morton Feldman, Vinko Globokar, Helmut Lachenmann, Giacinto Scelsi, Iannis Xenakis and Walter Zimmermann. In this capacity, he has performed widely across the United States, Europe and Asia. Recent independent projects have included serving as artistic director for a portrait of Julius Eastman at the Pinault Collection in Paris (a collaboration with Anaïs Ngbanzo, Dev Hynes and Adam Tendler) and performing the role of conductor in a revival of Deborah Hay’s ‘Solo 2’ at the Getty Museum. Jonathan has also contributed to projects by friends such as Henrik Purienne (‘Tasjaki’ at Galerie Chenel), Vanessa Beecroft and Gustave Rudman (‘Two Shadows’ at Jeffrey Deitch) and Henri Levy Alexandre (Enfants Riches Déprimés S/S ’25). He has published interviews with Meredith Monk (Autre Magazine), Éliane Radigue (Purple Magazine) and Steve Reich (Kaleidoscope Magazine). Jonathan also documented the oral histories of the pioneering generation of percussion soloists (Jan Williams, Christoph Caskel, Sylvio Gualda, Jean-Pierre Drouet, Gaston Sylvestre, Maurizio Ben Omar). Jonathan has served on the faculty at Art Center Pasadena and Cal Arts. He is interested in the ways that music intersects with visual art, literature, architecture, fashion and film. More about Modal Interchange: Conversations on 21st-Century Performance Practices The personality of Los Angeles’s new music scene mirrors its city’s culture and geography as a whole: equal parts diversity and decentralization, in a battle for recognition and relevance that crisscrosses 650 freeway miles. The Modal Interchange series casts a wide net around LA’s new music community, hosting a diverse group of individuals who might not otherwise share the same artistic and academic spaces, in a series of lecture-workshops geared to an audience of performers. Modal Interchange is a series of six workshops through 2026-27. Each workshop focuses on an element of 21st-century performing, programming, and music-making in the world of contemporary music, with special focus on the topics’ relevance in greater LA: histories of experimental music and the avant-garde, commissioning new works, concert programming, listening as an audience member, listening as a performer, score-reading and part-marking, learning and practicing contemporary works, improvisation practices, and arts activism. This series is conceived and hosted by violist Wendy Richman and produced in partnership with the UCLA Center for Musical Humanities. Dr. Richman is Lecturer in Performance Studies, Director of uclaFLUX, and a founding member of the International Contemporary Ensemble. For the full schedule, please visit our website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/modal-interchange-conversations-on-21st-century-performance-practices/

@ GPSA will be hosting a town hall with the dean of the Graduate Division. Brian Kite is UCLA’s Dean and Vice Provost of Graduate Education and a Professor of Directing. A double Bruin, he earned his BA in Theater in 1991 and his MFA in 2004. He previously served as Dean of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television and Chair of the Department of Theater. An award-winning theater director, he has directed productions across the United States and internationally. This event will feature an opportunity for questions from the audience. ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

??2026 UC Health for the Holidays: 4-week UC wide app-based wellness challenge. Represent Team UCLA and record daily nutrition and physical activity progress to “paint” magical winter scenes from around the world — while building sustainable habits to end the year with more energy and feelings of joy. Sign up for Holly Jolly Play Days for more information!

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UCLA Staff & Faculty: Sprinkle more FUN, PLAY, & GOOD HEALTH into your holiday season! Sign up for Holly Jolly Play Days for more information!

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The UCLA Flute Studio welcomes Rose Lombardo, Principal Flute of the San Diego Symphony, for a guest artist masterclass with Professor Benjamin Smolen’s flute studio. Students Ricky Medina, Minami Mori, Ksenia Mezhenny, Grace Brandes, Amanda Lee, and Daniel Chavez will perform solo flute and flute/piano repertoire for Ms. Lombardo during the studio’s regular Monday class.

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. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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The syllabus is an essential part of instruction that communicates the objectives, expectations, and structure of a course. Is it clear? Is it welcoming? Is it accessible? Leave with practical ideas you can apply to your next syllabus. Presenter: Sammy Solis, Assistant Director for Teaching Development at the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Keywords: syllabus, student belonging, expectations, course objective, clear learning goals Each academic quarter, the educational designers and developers of the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) offer via Zoom a weekly series of seven pop-up sessions - each just 10 minutes in length - on focused, specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and learning assessment. The additional “+10” in the series title refers to an optional 10 minutes that follow each presentation for Q&A and discussion. These 10 + 10 sessions will take place at 10am (PT) every Tuesday in the quarter, from Week 2 through Week 8. 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 MindFit is a mindful movement and meditation offering that teaches several effective stress management tools and is offered to UCLA faculty, staff, and students at no cost. In person outdoor grounding and revitalizing workshops to reconnect to the earth and walk mindfully on the grass. An opportunity to take a break and reset in the company of other Bruins. Tuesday 11/17/26, 12:15-1:00p, Dickson Court South

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@ UCLA Athletics and the UCLA Alumni Association are proud to invite all alumni to this Alumni Association Appreciation Day. Click the “Buy Tickets” link to purchase a discounted ticket and watch the Bruins take on USC on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.! Go Bruins! ### [UCLA Athletics](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-athletics/) [View Organizer Website](https://uclabruins.com) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Director Lee Chang-dong in person Winner of the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, Possible Love marks the long-awaited return of Lee Chang-dong (Burning, Poetry), whose infrequent releases make each new film a major—and always ravishing—cinematic event. The precarious existence of a laid-off factory worker and his wife is upended when an affluent documentary filmmaker chooses them as the subjects of her latest project. Featuring an extraordinary ensemble led by Jeon Do-yeon, winner of the Cannes Best Actress prize for Secret Sunshine, the film unfolds as a haunting, slow-burning examination of class disparity, lingering trauma, and the elusive quest for human connection. Probing the mysteries of human behavior, Lee exposes the quiet hypocrisies and unspoken desires that shape how we perceive—and exploit—one another. 2026. South Korea. Written and directed by Lee Chang-dong. With Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Cho Yeo-jeong, Zo In-sung. DCP courtesy Netflix. In Korean; English subtitles. 164 min. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/C26PL

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The Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music at UCLA is honored to welcome renowned musician Maestro Khosrow Soltani for a special presentation and performance highlighting a significant recording project dedicated to the preservation of the Radif of Iranian classical music on the Narm-Nay. Maestro Soltani will introduce the project and discuss its artistic vision, historical importance, and contribution to preserving and transmitting Iran’s rich musical heritage to future generations. The event will also feature a live performance of selected works by distinguished Iranian composers Reza Vali and Shahab Paranj, bringing together the traditions of Iranian classical music and the creative voices of contemporary composition.

Stacks Xchange: Field Notes is a graduate student-centered series on tools, methods, practices, and creative data collaborations with researchers across all disciplines. Speakers are invited to spotlight a core technical idea, method or framework, from statistical and computational models to industrial or home-brew LLMs and cutting-edge VR technologies, while attendees can expect not only technical curiosity but also practical how-to field notes from peers. In this talk, Anju Mitchell addresses the call for ethical library metadata creation by offering Patricia Hill Collins' "Black Feminist Epistemology" to critical cataloging practice and theory. Mitchell is currently a Database Maintenance Specialist at the UCLA Library Resource Acquisitions and Metadata Services, as well as a PhD student in the Department of Information Studies. Her research interests are in ethical library metadata representations of marginalized identities and communities.

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Gradescope helps streamline the grading of handwritten exams, assignments, and Bubble Sheets while providing meaningful feedback to students. This workflow is especially suited for multiple choice, short-form, or mathematical responses. This session will cover how to create assignments, how students and instructors can upload work, and the basics of grading. Audience: Faculty, TAs

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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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In person: Introductions and pre-screening conversation with author and film historian Howard Gutner and Deborah Nadoolman Landis, founding director and chair of the David C. Copley Center for Costume Design at UCLA. Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive in partnership with the David C. Copley Center for Costume Design at UCLA. 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. This screening will be preceded by a book signing of Banton of Paramount: Haute Couture in Hollywood’s Golden Age with author Howard Gutner beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby.

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This interactive workshop invites you to reflect on your professional and instructional values, using the Live Your Values card deck to consider ethical AI use in your discipline. You will then revise an existing assignment that can support students in developing their own values, revising your learning objectives to foster students’ caring, curiosity, and community. This workshop is part of the AI and Teaching Pathway’s Discover track (more information on the AI and Teaching with Technology Pathway). https://teaching.ucla.edu/pedagogical-pathways/teaching-with-technology-pathway-program/

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@ Join us for an engaging evening of reverse mentorship, networking and meaningful connections across the Bruin community. We’ll kick off the evening with a reverse mentorship experience, giving students and alumni the opportunity to learn from one another, exchange perspectives and build connections across generations and experiences. The event is also a great opportunity for students and alumni who have not yet found a mentor or mentee pairing to meet potential connections in person. Already paired? Come meet your mentor or mentee face-to-face and strengthen your connection beyond the UCLA ONE platform. Afterward, put your networking skills to work during speed networking! Students and alumni will have the opportunity to move freely from station to station, connecting with Bruins from diverse academic and career backgrounds based on their interests and professional goals. Refreshments and light bites will be provided throughout the evening. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your Bruin network, gain new perspectives and build connections that can continue well beyond the event. ### [Alumni Mentor Program](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/alumni-mentor-program/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/content/alumni-mentor-program-mentors/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

International Students and Scholars are invited join us for this informative and engaging event during International Education Week (IEW)! IEW is observed by universities and colleges throughout the country every fall, and is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Dashew Center staff and other campus partners including Student Legal Services and Federal Relations will provide updates for the international community on Duration of Status, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), advocacy efforts, and more. Attendees will then have the opportunity to mingle and socialize with fellow international students and scholars, as well as Dashew staff members to ask questions and share concerns. We hope that international students and scholars are able to continue to build community and find support through this event. Registration is not required but is recommended. Light refreshments will be available.

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Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to practice your English conversation skills? Check out Dashew Center's English Language Circle (ELC)! Here you will have an opportunity to practice your English with other language learners. The circle is led by a native English speaker, who will help you become more confident in your speaking skills and who can answer your language and grammar questions. While this week's ELC session will take place in person, please note that our program for Fall 2026 will operate on an alternating hybrid schedule. ELC meet virtually during odd weeks (weeks 3, 5, 7, and 9) and in-person during even weeks (weeks 2, 4, 6, and 10.) Please be sure to check the full description before registering. Space is limited to 20 participants per session, and participants are welcome to bring and enjoy their lunch during these meetings.

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This co-working peer review session will cover syllabus design best practices. Participants will look at example syllabi, consider best practices for student-centered, inclusive, and digitally accessible design, and peer review each other’s materials. Light refreshments will be served. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. Please contact gspse@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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What happens when a Minimoog takes center stage in a concerto? British composer and electronic music performer Gabriel Prokofiev brings his answer to UCLA following the U.S. premiere of his Concerto for Minimoog Synthesizer and Orchestra. Prokofiev will be joined by Shapiro Professor of Piano Inna Faliks and Professor Robert Fink, musicologist and chair of the Music Industry Program, for an insightful panel conversation, a live Minimoog synthesizer demonstration, and an interactive audience Q&A exploring the intersection of classical tradition, electronic performance, and contemporary music culture.

@ Join alumni from across schools for a casual evening in the South Bay! Catch up with familiar faces, meet fellow alumni from other universities, and expand your local network over food, drinks, and conversation. Plus-ones and friends from other schools are welcome! Food and drinks are available for purchase. ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Olivia Wilde out-Albees Edward Albee (and out-LaButes Neil LaBute) in this viciously funny four-hander about a couple who inadvertently spice up their marriage when they invite over their swinging neighbors for a casual dinner party. Deftly adapted by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones from the popular Spanish movie Sentimental, The Invite confirms Wilde as an uncommonly, if unsurprisingly, gifted director of actors, each of whom plays their parts to perfection: the put-upon neurotic wife (Wilde, paying homage to Diane Keaton), the half-hearted husband (Seth Rogan), the Tantric seeker (Ed Norton), and the free-spirited bohemian (Penelope Cruz). 2026. USA. Directed by Olivia Wilde. Screenplay by Will McCormack, Rashida Jones. With Wilde, Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton, Seth Rogen. DCP courtesy A24. 107 min. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/C26TI

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On November 19, 2026, join us beneath the moonlight at the Herb Alpert School of Music for a beautiful Loy Krathong Festival, presented by the Ethnomusicology Department and the Music of Thailand Ensemble. Talented students from the Music of Thailand Ensemble (ETHNMUS 91Z and 161M), along with community members, will bring the evening to life with the vibrant sounds and graceful movements of traditional Thai music and dance. Discover the joy of Thai culture through dance workshops and activities for all ages, including crafting colorful paper lotuses, making Thai sweets, and playing games for exciting prizes. Join the circle of dancers and learn traditional steps from expert dancers right here in LA. As the evening draws to a close, we’ll gather by a freshwater pond prepared for the occasion, holding our glowing candles and “lily lotuses.” Together, we’ll gently set them afloat, share good wishes for the new year, and send love to a loved one. May this Full Moon Festival bring you joy, connection, and hope. We look forward to celebrating with you at Inverted Fountain, UCLA, 7-9 PM!

@ The UCLA Alumni Zurich Network invites you to a dinner gathering with other Bruins! Join us for an evening to expand your network over good food, catch up on the latest campus news, and discover ways to engage with and give back to our community. We hope you are able to attend and we look forward to sharing a memorable night with you! Please RSVP by November 13, if possible. Pay onsite ### [Zurich Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/zurich-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/zurich-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

This information session will go over the Resident Assistant position for any new candidates.

Interested in urban history, housing justice, or how race and gender intersect with policy? Join us and Dr. Prentiss A. Dantzler for an engaging discussion that reveals the history of how housing managers held the power to decide who go to stay and who was pushed out? What to expect? -Explore untold stories from Atlanta's residential past -Discover how policies were shaped and who they were created by -Connect history to today's housing equity and diparity

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Join us for the upcoming book launch of "Seeing like a Supply Chain" by Miriam Posner, PhD. A history of the technology of supply-chain management from punch cards to neural nets, and how the ambiguity built into that technology helps companies and exploits workers. Seeing Like a Supply Chain is a compelling investigation into the hidden networks that drive our global economy. Miriam Posner presents a blow-by-blow account of the technology of supply-chain management from punch cards to neural nets, revealing how the system’s built-in ambiguity shields companies from accountability while exploiting workers. Miriam Posner is an associate professor at UCLA in the Departments of Information Studies and Digital Humanities. A 2023-24 fellow of the National Humanities Center, Miriam has published widely on technology, data, and the humanities, including pieces in Postmodern Culture, Theory & Event, American Quarterly, The Moving Image, Logic, The Guardian, and The New Yorker.

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Join the UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television (UCLA TFT) in collaboration with UCLA Campus Assault Resources & Education (CARE) for a discussion with author Shamus Khan on his book Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus. Featured Speaker: Shamus Khan, Co-Author and Willard Thorp Professor of Sociology and American Studies at Princeton University Introduction: Celine Parreñas Shimizu, Dean of UCLA TFT and Distinguished Professor Moderator: Angela Rivera, LCSW and trauma informed clinician on the Compassionate Response (CORE) Team Panelist: Jasmine Trice, UCLA FTVDM Associate Professor and Equity Advisor

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Join the UCLA Rubsamen Music Library for a Jam Session with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble. The afternoon will begin with a set by the Ensemble, followed by an open jam session. No RSVP required. All are welcome to participate! Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble at UCLA Class of 2027: Nicolaus Gelin - trumpet Nathan Gilbreath - trombone Mwanzi Harriott - guitar Elisee Ngbo - piano Yerin Kim - bass Mailo Rakotonanahary - drums

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@ UCLA’s Pilipino Alumni Association is hosting a musical showcase to celebrate and share Filipino culture through musical expression. We welcome UCLA students, alumni, and the friends and family of UCLA’s Filipino Community. ### [UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-pilipino-alumni-association/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/pilipino-alumni-association/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Part of: Archive Television Treasures In person: Q&A with writer-producer Harry Friedman, actors Ruta Lee, Rich Little and Jo Anne Worley, and producer Jay Redack. Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment Premiering on NBC on October 17, 1966, Hollywood Squares became one of the most popular game shows in television history, with over 4,000 episodes of the original network incarnation produced through 1981. The longevity of the simple tic-tac-toe game was driven in large part by the show’s charismatic, quick-witted host, Peter Marshall. A talented actor and nightclub comedian, Marshall breezily tackled the daunting task of corralling the series’ boisterous, rotating stable of nine celebrities, setting up punchlines and volleying retorts with equal aplomb. While high-wattage superstars such as Vincent Price and Sammy Davis Jr. often guested, the literal center of Hollywood Squares’ towering, neon-lit set featured an icon like no other — actor and comedian Paul Lynde. Beloved by audiences of all stripes, Lynde routinely brought down the house with bawdy ad-libs and double entendres — delivered impeccably with a knowing wink. Painfully closeted in his personal life to protect his showbiz career, Lynde turned conventional wisdom of the day upside down, boldly introducing the masses to an undeniably empowered, queer-coded persona previously unseen on television. Join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the premiere of Hollywood Squares and the birth centennials of Peter Marshall and Paul Lynde. Two preserved episodes will be screened, complete with original commercials, as well as an extended clip reel showcasing a galaxy of guest stars, risque retorts and the genius of Paul Lynde. Programmed and notes written by John H. Mitchell Television Curator Mark Quigley.

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Learn how to design a drought-tolerant, water-efficient garden that will thrive in Southern California weather!

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@ We will be hiking Sullivan Fire Road in the Palisades with spectacular views of the Santa Monica mountains and a few spots with view of the Santa Monica Bay. It’s in and out so those who want a shorter hike can turn around 5 miles when we get to the overlook of Camp Josepho and the rest of us will continue on for a longer hike to a large oak tree about a mile or so further in for a longer hike of around 7/7.5 miles. There is streets parking on Casale if you turn right on Capri. If there is no parking on Casale, streets below should have parking. Please arrive early to account for time to find parking. Please also bring water, snacks, and sun protection as you will need. ### [Westside Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/los-angeles-westside-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

UCLA student combos and ensembles directed by world-class jazz artists will be performing well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, and pop songs, as well as compositions by the faculty directors and the students. Tonight’s concert will feature the following groups: Contemporary Music Ensemble, directed by Hitomi Oba Roberto Miranda Combo, directed by Roberto Miranda Clayton Cameron Combo, directed by Clayton Cameron

UCLA student combos and ensembles directed by world-class jazz artists will be performing well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, and pop songs, as well as compositions by the faculty directors and the students. Tonight’s concert will feature the following groups: Jazz Orchestra, directed by Charley Harrison Charley Harrison Combo, directed by Charley Harrison Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, directed by Ambrose Akinmusire Charles Mingus Ensemble, directed by Salim Washington  

@ No UCLA tradition generates more fanfare, nostalgia and excitement than the Beat ’SC Rally! Join us on campus for an unforgettable evening of games, live music, giveaways, food trucks and more as we celebrate with the UCLA Football team ahead of its showdown with the Trojans. Don’t miss this legendary UCLA tradition. We can’t wait to see you there as we rally together to bring the Victory Bell home! **GO BRUINS!** ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA experts on the latest wellbeing research, practical recommendations, and more. Just thirty minutes via Zoom over your lunch hour. Join live, listen in, and come ready with questions. Take good care. November 2026: FITWELL Talks The Future of Health Detection: How Saliva Can Reveal Disease Risk with Dr. David T.W. Wong, D.M.D., D.M.SC. Learn how UCLA researchers and the Wlab are exploring noninvasive methods to identify biomarkers associated with cancer and other diseases, assess disease risk, and support earlier detection. Discover how these innovations could shape the future of preventive, personalized healthcare and highlight the important connection between oral and systemic health.

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@ The first 300 students can exchange any red piece of clothing, excluding undergarments, or a non-perishable food item at the Kickoff for a **Beat ‘SC** **Week** T-shirt. More opportunities to get a shirt will be available throughout the week. ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

The Institute for Technology, Law & Policy, in partnership with the UCLA Institute for Society & Genetics, Livescu NNAI, Luskin Public Policy, and UCLA DataX - Data Justice, welcomes Prof. Christopher Kelty (UCLA) in conversation on his forthcoming book The Internet We Could Have Had (Polity Books, 2026) with Prof. Finn Brunton (UC Davis).

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The UCLA Flute Studio welcomes Jessica Petrasek, Lecturer in Flute at Georgia State University, for a guest artist masterclass with Professor Benjamin Smolen’s flute studio. Students Brianna Torres, Aaron Ng, Asher Komor, James Fan, and Areli Sanchez will perform solo flute and flute/piano repertoire for Ms. Petrasek during the studio’s regular Monday class. About Jessica Petrasek: Jessica Petrasek lives in Atlanta, where she is Lecturer in Flute at Georgia State University. She prides herself in producing well-rounded, collegial students who can independently diagnose and solve problems.   Jessica’s pedagogical ethos came primarily from her teacher growing up, Tal Perkes, who was Principal Flute of the San Antonio Symphony.   Lessons with Tal often included discussions about literature, architecture, language, and painting. Under Tal’s tutelage, Jessica was on NPR’s “From the Top,” became a Presidential Scholar in the Arts, was a Miyazawa Flutes Emerging Artist, and won the National Foundation of the Advancement of the Arts YoungARTS Silver Award. Tal helped Jessica achieve many other opportunities, such as a solo performance at the Kennedy Center and a fellowship at the Tanglewood Music Center at age 18.   Tal’s interdisciplinary approach helped lead Jessica to major in Classics at Princeton, where she did things like translate the Odyssey, the Aeneid, and Daphnis and Chloe, while obtaining a Certificate in Music Performance, studying under the wonderful Jayn Rosenfeld. At Princeton, Jessica was awarded the honor of University Scholar (for students pursuing a career in the arts) and the Isidore and Helen Sacks Memorial Prize in Music.   Jessica went on to receive her Master of Music from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, studying with the legendary Leone Buyse.   After Rice, she got her first job as Principal Flute of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and won Third Prize and “Best Performance of a Newly Commissioned Work” in the National Flute Association Young Artist Competition.   Since then, Jessica has performed all over the world in solo, chamber, and orchestra concerts, including performances at The Concertgebouw, Elbphilharmonie, and Philharmonie Berlin. She especially enjoys her chamber opportunities, which allow her to connect with colleagues on a more musically intimate level. She is a founding member of Hera Trio with Lara Dahl (oboe) and Miya Sun (piano), which performs regularly at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra hall and has commissioned and premiered multiple works by women composers, such as Cherise Leiter, Alice Hong, and Nicole Chamberlain. Jessica is a member of the EPIC Woodwind Quintet and Classical Remix Chamber Festival, and is one half of the Petrasek Duo with her husband, Joe Petrasek, Principal Percussionist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.   Jessica’s recent masterclass and recital appearances include University of North Carolina School of the Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, University of Miami, Florida State University, University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Georgia, Columbus State University, and San Antonio College. Her recent orchestra appearances include the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where she has premiered several works with DSO music director Jader Bignamini. She appears on two Reference Record recordings with the Kansas City Symphony, one of which was GRAMMY®-nominated.   Jessica has been a finalist in many ICSOM orchestra auditions, and enjoys sharing her audition expertise with her students. She has developed a unique approach to auditions, which utilizes a blend of practice planning and prep, mental and physical strategies, and sports psychology techniques to help flutists maximize their audition potential.   Jessica is currently Assistant Principal Flute of the Colorado Music Festival in Boulder and Piccolo of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in Georgia. She has held the positions of Principal Flute of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Piccolo of the Kansas City Symphony, Assistant Principal Flute of the Central City Opera Orchestra, and Piccolo and 2nd Flute of the Sarasota Opera Orchestra.   Jessica has a young daughter who shares her parents’ love of music, food, and animals. Jessica and her daughter can often be found at the barn caring for and riding their horse, Rav.

UCLA student combos and ensembles directed by world-class jazz artists will be performing well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, and pop songs, as well as compositions by the faculty directors and the students. Tonight’s concert will feature the following groups: Commercial Music Studio Ensemble, directed by Duane Benjamin Ginger Smock String Ensemble, directed by Regina Carter Gluck Jazz Combo, directed by Duane Benjamin

@ Join us in celebrating Thanksgiving with fellow UCLA alumni here in Paris! We’re hosting a cozy Thanksgiving Dinner at the home of one of our alumni in the 7ᵉ arrondissement. Your ticket will help cover the cost of the turkey and shared expenses. Please RSVP by November 20th to confirm your spot. This will be a potluck-style dinner, so each guest is invited to bring a dish to share. Please sign up on our shared Excel Sheet to coordinate who’s bringing what (Please find link in the confirmation email sent out after purchase). We can’t wait to celebrate together! Go Bruins ### [France Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/france-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ The Rady Children’s Invitational is a two-day men’s college basketball tournament in San Diego, California. The fourth annual event tips off November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) featuring Georgetown, Saint Mary’s, Texas, and UCLA. Each day features two games, with the championship and third-place games taking place on November 27. This event is bigger than basketball: $5 of every ticket sold goes to Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. 11.27.26: Third Place Game at 11:30AM PT and Championship Game at 2:00 PM PT Tickets can be purchased at https://radychildrensinvitational.com/ ### [San Diego Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-diego-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-diego-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Your Bruins will take on either Georgetown or Texas on Friday in the Rady Children’s Invitational in San Diego! Specific tipoff TBD, will be either 11:30am or 2pm depending on if they are in the championship or 3rd place game. Hope to see you there, go bruins! Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! ### [Washington, D.C. Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/washington-d-c-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/washington-dc-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join us as we cheer on UCLA Football! Time is TBD. The bar has agreed to the following specials: 1. $6 Draft Beer 2. $30 Bucket of Beers (5 bottles in a bucket) 3. $10 Pizza & $15 Wings Open Event ### [New York Tri-State Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/new-york-tri-state-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/new-york-tri-state-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Come cheer on UCLA’s football team with other Bruins! ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Planes, Trains & Automobiles is a Thanksgiving movie classic, so what better weekend for our plane themed event? Join fellow UCLA alumni, friends, and families for a post-Thanksgiving Bruin Brew at Lion & Lamb Coffee Roasters, a hidden-gem roastery near John Wayne Airport. Lion & Lamb roasts its own specialty coffee, makes its flavors in-house, and serves fresh pastries, breakfast and Vietnamese coffee. Escape the leftovers, walk off the pie, and catch up with fellow Bruins over a specialty latte. Drop in anytime between 8:30 and 10:00 AM! Then head a few minutes down the road to the Lyon Air Museum to see World War II aircraft and vehicles up close. The Air Museum is a separate OC Bruins event on the same day, so please also register for that event (museum tickets are self-pay). PLEASE NOTE: * Self-Pay: This event is free to attend. All food and drinks are purchased individually at the counter. * Finding the Shop: Lion & Lamb is tucked into a business area near the airport **A Whole Day of Fun with OC Bruins: **After this event, join us for the third edition of our **Planes, Trains & Automobiles series** at the Lyon Air Museum to see World War II aircraft and vehicles up close. To join, please **[RSVP here](https://alumni.ucla.edu/event/orange-county-network-lyon-air-museum/)** for the separate museum event. By attending, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. Please let us know if you prefer to not be in the event photos. Food and drink purchased indiviudally ### [Orange County Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/orange-county-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/orange-county-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Flying Fortresses, Mustangs, WWII Jeeps and Motorcycles at the Lyon Air Museum This is the last meetup in our Planes, Trains, and Automobiles themed events! Join fellow UCLA alumni, friends, and families at the Lyon Air Museum, a hangar on the west side of John Wayne Airport filled with World War II-era aircraft, military vehicles, motorcycles and classic cars. Walk beneath the wings of the B-17 Flying Fortress “Fuddy Duddy,” a VIP transport in the Pacific at the end of World War II. See a B-25 Mitchell, the bomber type best known for the daring Doolittle Raid of April 18, 1942. Nearby is the P-51D Mustang “Sierra Sue II,” one of the war’s most effective fighters. The collection also includes the DC-3 “Flagship Orange County,” the airliner that made air travel profitable, plus a C-47 Skytrain, an A-26 Invader and a classic Stearman biplane. With military motorcycles, Jeeps, and cars parked among the planes, it’s a planes-and-automobiles stop in one. Make it a full morning: start with coffee at our Bruin Brew at the nearby Lion & Lamb Coffee Roasters (8:30 to 10am), then explore the hangar with fellow Bruins from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Bruin Brew is a separate event, so please also register for the coffee social! PLEASE NOTE: * Self-Pay Admission: This event is free to register. Museum admission is purchased individually: $15 general, $13 seniors and veterans, $9 ages 5–17, free under 5 (prices subject to change). Tickets are sold online or at the museum. * Getting There: Take Baker Street east to its end, where it becomes Ike Jones Road, and follow it to the museum. * Find Us: Look for the OC Bruins name tags! By attending, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. Please let us know if you would prefer not to be in event photos. Museum admission purchased individually ### [Orange County Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/orange-county-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/orange-county-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Writing-intensive courses across the curriculum—which are highly exposed to AI misuse—present special challenges and opportunities for transformation in the age of AI. To succeed in today’s AI-integrated workplaces, students need advanced writing, reading and editing skills. This seminar will introduce a human-centered, award-winning curricular model, PAIRR (Peer and AI Review + Reflection), which is designed to build critical AI literacy while simultaneously improving equity in writing support for students. Findings from the PAIRR project— tested with thousands of community college, CSU and UC Davis students in 2025-2027—will also be shared during this seminar. Presenter Bio: Marit J. MacArthur teaches writing and serves as AI & Emerging Technology coordinator for UC Davis’s Writing Center. She is a PI for the PAIRR (Peer and AI Review + Reflection) project and co-investigator with the Center for AI and Experimental Futures (CAIEF). Marit’s work on AI and writing—which builds on her NEH-funded interdisciplinary research in voice studies—has appeared in AI & Society, Computers and Composition, Inside Higher Ed, Bad Ideas about AI and Writing, and Frontiers in Communication. She is a GenAI and Writing in Higher Ed series editor for Critical AI and pedagogy lead for the UC Humanities Research Institute AI Lab.

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Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening featuring the students of Professor Benjamin Smolen.

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of music for the first UCLA Choral Studies concert of the 2026-2027 season.

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This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening of chamber music highlighting members of the woodwind family.

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Part of: Dorothy Dandridge The story of Dorothy Dandridge’s career mirrors that of early 20th century Black Hollywood. She first arrived in Los Angeles with her family in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. Dorothy’s mother, Ruby, found work in radio and in small film parts, usually playing domestics. Dorothy and her sister Vivian transformed their Chitlin’ Circuit acrobatic act The Wonder Children into a singing group called The Dandridge Sisters, who were popular in nightclubs like The Cotton Club. The Dandridge family lived in the thriving Black Hollywood area around Central Street in South Los Angeles, connected to the rest of the city by streetcars known as Red Cars. In the 1940s, Dorothy lived in that same neighborhood with her husband, Harold Nicholas of the Nicholas Brothers. Dandridge later moved to a beautiful modern home in the Hollywood Hills before that area was fully integrated. She was always a pioneer, doing things first and refusing to accept the discrimination she saw around her. After she became the first Black woman to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for Otto Preminger’s Carmen Jones (1954), she turned down countless supporting roles or what she considered to be stereotypes. Dandridge instead chose to make European and independent films, many of which will screen on prints in this series. She wasn’t so much ahead of her time, as an uncompromising bright talent who refused to bend to a flawed and racist industry. Hollywood today is still catching up to her. Series programmed and notes written by Miriam Bale.

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This session is open to all instructors, TAs, and postdocs. The Practice and Play with EdTech series offers instructors a hands-on opportunity to explore teaching tools and strategies with TLC staff. This session will explore how to leverage AI to support aspects of their teaching workflow — from brainstorming lesson plans to drafting assessments or developing grading strategies. Participants will experiment with Google Gemini and practice crafting prompts to support their courses. The session will also include time to critically assess AI-generated responses for accuracy, relevance, and bias.

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@ 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. ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

From Latin America to France, the UCLA Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble bring a vibrant program suitable for UCLA’s dynamic campus. The UCLA Symphonic Band, comprising students from across campus, opens the concert with Alfred Reed’s A Festival Prelude, conducted by associate director of bands and director of athletic bands Justin McManus. Graduate wind conducting students lead the rest of the Symphonic Band program: Wax, Wane by Moriah Jensen, Regeneration by Kevin Charoensri, and Conga del Fuego Nuevo by Arturo Márquez. The UCLA Wind Ensemble, conducted by Travis J. Cross, closes the concert with Paul Hindemith’s landmark Symphony in B-flat, celebrating the 75th anniversary of its composition. The band also plays Peter Mennin’s Canzona, a transcription of Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps (On a Spring Morning), and Edvard Grieg’s Funeral March (commemorating the recent passing of King Harald V of Norway).

@ Our book group gets ready for the holidays by reading the book that inspired the movie “Christmas with the Kranks.” Imagine a year without Christmas. No crowded shops, no corny office parties, no fruitcakes, no unwanted presents. That’s just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they decide that, just this once, they’ll skip the holiday altogether. Theirs will be the only house on the street without a rooftop Frosty the snowman; they won’t be hosting their annual Christmas Eve bash; they aren’t even going to have a tree. They won’t need one, because come December 25 they’re setting sail on a Caribbean cruise. But, as this weary couple is about to discover, skipping Christmas brings enormous consequences – and isn’t half as easy as they’d imagined. A classic tale for modern times, “Skipping Christmas” offers a hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that has become part of our holiday tradition. (from GoodReads) Our last meeting of 2026 will include a year-in-review to reflect on this year’s 12 selections. Zoom ### [New York Tri-State Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/new-york-tri-state-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/new-york-tri-state-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Feminist Approaches to Research, Knowledge & Academic Culture With Dr. Sarah McCullough, UC Davis Feminist Research Institute (FRI) Free • Lunch Provided How do histories of eugenics, colonialism, and patriarchy continue to shape research? Join the UC Davis Feminist Research Institute for a workshop exploring how feminist science studies can help us recognize and redress systemic biases in research and academic culture. Feminist Approaches to Improve Lab Culture, Research Accuracy, & Public Impact How do histories of eugenics, colonialism, and patriarchy continue to shape research today? This workshop offers faculty and researchers in all fields practical tools for recognizing how exclusionary histories influence research questions, methodologies, interpretation, and academic environments. Participants will explore how addressing systemic bias can: Improve the accuracy and impact of scientific research Generate more innovative approaches to pressing contemporary issues Create more equitable and welcoming research environments Support junior scholars and strengthen lab culture Turn feminist insights into actionable research practices Facilitated discussion • Practical tools • Resources for action About the Facilitator Sarah Rebolloso McCullough, PhD, runs the Feminist Research Institute at UC Davis, whose mission is to transform research culture to be more accurate, impactful, and humanizing. She created the Asking Different Questions research training program, which teaches feminist science & technology studies to justice-driven STEM researchers. She also conducts research in knowledge justice, environmental justice, mobility, justice, and university-community relations. She earned her PhD in Cultural Studies with a designated emphasis in Feminist Theory & Research at UC Davis.

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Join us for a Community Cookout in collaboration with 580 Café. A welcoming space to share food, connection, and conversation. This gathering is about more than just a meal; it’s an opportunity to build community, celebrate our shared experiences, and create moments of joy together. We’ll have delicious food prepared with care, time to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces, and a chance to learn more about the resources and programs available through UCLA Bruin Underground Scholars and 580 Café. Everyone is invited to come as they are; bring your appetite, your stories, and your community spirit!

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Directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi in person Known as “Los Javis,” Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi have written, produced, and directed together some of the most sarcastic and provocative works in recent Spanish comedy, including Holy Camp (2017) and the hilarious TV series Paquita Salas (2016–2019). With La bola negra, they ambitiously deliver a cinematic epic inspired by Federico García Lorca’s homonymous unfinished work and Alberto Conejero’s play on the tragic destiny of Republican resistance fighter, actor, and footballer Rafael Rodríguez Rapún, a former lover of Lorca. With special appearances by Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close, and starring singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente, La bola negra audaciously looks at the past and present of Spanish history, the traumatic period of the Spanish Civil War, and its consequences for the sentimental lives of families and secret lovers shaped by tales of resistance and oppression. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/C26LBN

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This conference is part of the 2026-27 Core Program, a year-long series of three conferences – Human/Plant, Human/Animal, and Human/Machine – that invite participants from across the humanistic disciplines (including history, art history, history of science, literature, philosophy, religious history, and ecocriticism) to explore how early moderns (1400-1800) sought to define and understand themselves through their relationships with non-human life forms, entities and systems. The first conference, Human/Plant, considers the human relationship to the vegetal world.

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The UCLA Symphony invites you to an evening of music on a grand scale. Dvořák’s powerful Symphony No. 7 anchors a program that spans continents and styles, from Prague to Broadway. The program is rounded out by grand Hollywood composer Bruce Broughton’s Tuba Concerto and Leonard Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story, bringing the energy, rhythm and drama of Broadway to the concert stage.

@ Join the San Diego Bruin community for a festive evening of fellowship, kindness, and Bruin spirit. We’ll gather in the beautiful Lafayette lobby at 4:00 PM to mix, mingle, take photos, and celebrate the season together. Alumni, family, and friends are all welcome. Come dressed in your UCLA swag, holiday attire, ugly sweaters, or cultural pieces that help showcase the joy, warmth, and spirit of this season. Whether you are reconnecting with old friends, meeting new Bruins, or bringing loved ones into the Bruin family, this will be a cheerful way to close the year in community. Date: December 5 Lobby Gathering: 4:00 PM at The Lafayette At 5:00 PM, 10 seats will be available for those who RSVP at Quixote for dinner Dinner: 5:00 PM at Quixote Dinner seating: Limited to 10 For those that do not RSVP for dinner, the LaFayette grounds are plentiful and there is a diner option for dinner or bites poolside. Wear your blue and gold, your festive best, or whatever makes you feel joyful. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! * * * Site info: Quixote is an Oaxaca-inspired restaurant and mezcalería inside The Lafayette Hotel. The current menu leans toward shareable plates: guacamole, lentil spread, spicy tuna tostada, huitlacoche tamal, pulpo, Oaxacan fondue, crab corn doughnut, memelita with duck carnitas and black mole, tacos, whole grilled fish, lamb belly, tasajo, flan, fritters, and seasonal ice creams/sorbets. It also has a mezcal- and cocktail-forward beverage menu for guests 21+. For people who do not get one of the 10 Quixote dinner seats, The Lafayette still has other on-site options. Beginner’s Diner is listed as open 24/7, with breakfast, dinner specials, weekend brunch, and “night lunches,” so guests can still grab food nearby before or after the lobby gathering. Parking: The Lafayette offers valet parking for day guests when space permits. Current day valet parking is listed at $15, with cars retrieved by 1:00 AM. Street parking may also be available in the surrounding North Park neighborhood, but please plan extra time and be thoughtful of residents. Carpooling and rideshare are encouraged, especially since The Lafayette is a popular holiday-season destination. TBA ### [San Diego Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-diego-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-diego-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Part of: The Art of the Benshi 2026 In person: benshi Ichiro Kataoka, composer and pianist Makia Matsumura. Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Yanai Initiative The UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Yanai Initiative are honored to welcome back to the Billy Wilder Theater renowned Japanese benshi Ichiro Kataoka for a weekend of live performances timed to celebrate the new release of a Flicker Alley Blu-ray box set inspired by the national Art of the Benshi tour organized by the Archive and Yanai in 2024. During the silent film era in Japan, film screenings were accompanied by live narrators, called benshi. Full-fledged artists in their own right, benshi familiarized and enlivened the cinema experience in Japan through expressive performances that illuminated and extended the emotional and thematic range of the works on screen. The art, today, is carried on by a small group of specialized performers who have been apprenticed by the preceding generations of benshi, creating a continuous lineage back to the original performers. Kataoka will be joined on stage by another veteran of the 2024 tour, composer and pianist Makia Matsumura, who will accompany his original performances with original scores. Every benshi event is a unique, live experience but this weekend’s program will be especially memorable for the North American premiere of the National Film Archive of Japan’s restoration of director Teinosuke Kinugasa’s groundbreaking, always astonishing A Page of Madness on the centennial of its original release. Programmed by Ichiro Kataoka, Michael Emmerich and Paul Malcolm. Notes written by Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm. Special thanks to Michael Emmerich and Elizabeth Leicester, Yanai Initiative; National Film Archive of Japan.

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@ Join the official UCLA Alumni pregame party on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 when the UCLA men’s basketball team takes on the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Enjoy pregame heavy appetizers inside the Modelo Club at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $35 per person for Adults and Children ages 5 to 12. ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Experience the pulse and precision of Steve Reich in a uclaFLUX program featuring Runner, New York Counterpoint, Daniel Variations and Traveler’s Prayer. From propulsive rhythms to intricate layers of sound, these works reveal the restless energy and striking emotional depth of one of contemporary music’s most influential composers. uclaFLUX is devoted to the performance of chamber music from the 20th and 21st centuries. We explore and embrace new performance approaches and techniques associated with the dynamic, ever-evolving languages of contemporary music. In preparing to perform and produce quarterly concerts, students learn innovative modes of expression, interact directly with composers, and develop skills in concert promotion, production, and entrepreneurship.

@ Come laugh out loud and support local theatre with fellow Bay Area Bruins! Watch a live improv comedy show where there are no scripts and the suggestions come from the audience. Let’s load the improvisers with plenty of UCLA references! Purchase your show ticket here: [https://madeuptheatre.com/buy-tickets/?pg=event&eid=2753&edid=737780&utm\_source=luma](https://madeuptheatre.com/buy-tickets/?pg=event&eid=2753&edid=737780&utm_source=luma) Use code UCLA for $3 off your ticket. ​Please purchase your ticket directly from Made Up Theatre. Your Luma RSVP does not include a show ticket. ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join the San Diego UCLA Alumni Network for a day of volunteering at the Jacobs and Cushman SD Food Bank Warehouse! This is a yearly event for the San Diego Bruins and we’re excited to keep the tradition alive. RSVPs are done through the Food Bank Website: https://sdfb.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/sduclaalumn/ Click “Sign Up” for the Miramar Warehouse Shift on Saturday, Dec 5th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. It will redirect you to a page where you can sign in or create an account. If you have not previously volunteered with the Food Bank, create an account, complete the personal information, accept the waiver, and click “Submit.” You’ll be redirected to the sign-up page. Then click “Sign Up” for the volunteer shift. Each person must RSVP. Friends and family are encouraged to join! Volunteers must be at least 11 years old. Ages 11-15 must be with an adult volunteer. The San Diego Food Bank will not provide food or drinks. Feel free to bring snacks and refreshments. The warehouse is not temperature-controlled, so please dress accordingly, wear closed-toed shoes, and plan to arrive 10 min early for check-in. Latecomers arriving more than 10 min late are not permitted to join the group. ### [San Diego Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-diego-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-diego-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Part of: The Art of the Benshi 2026 In person: benshi Ichiro Kataoka, composer and pianist Makia Matsumura. Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Yanai Initiative The UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Yanai Initiative are honored to welcome back to the Billy Wilder Theater renowned Japanese benshi Ichiro Kataoka for a weekend of live performances timed to celebrate the new release of a Flicker Alley Blu-ray box set inspired by the national Art of the Benshi tour organized by the Archive and Yanai in 2024. During the silent film era in Japan, film screenings were accompanied by live narrators, called benshi. Full-fledged artists in their own right, benshi familiarized and enlivened the cinema experience in Japan through expressive performances that illuminated and extended the emotional and thematic range of the works on screen. The art, today, is carried on by a small group of specialized performers who have been apprenticed by the preceding generations of benshi, creating a continuous lineage back to the original performers. Kataoka will be joined on stage by another veteran of the 2024 tour, composer and pianist Makia Matsumura, who will accompany his original performances with original scores. Every benshi event is a unique, live experience but this weekend’s program will be especially memorable for the North American premiere of the National Film Archive of Japan’s restoration of director Teinosuke Kinugasa’s groundbreaking, always astonishing A Page of Madness on the centennial of its original release. Programmed by Ichiro Kataoka, Michael Emmerich and Paul Malcolm. Notes written by Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm. Special thanks to Michael Emmerich and Elizabeth Leicester, Yanai Initiative; National Film Archive of Japan.

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Join Hannah Feldman, Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Associate Professor of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania, for a lecture on Huguette Caland (1931–2019), the subject of the retrospective currently on view at the Hammer until February 28, 2027. In her talk, Feldman–the curator of the exhibition–will trace the artist's relationship to the line, both written and drawn, throughout her life and a career that spanned Beirut, Paris, and Los Angeles. As the line is called upon in Caland's work to express, delineate, define, and sometimes occlude, Feldman follows its curves and undulations to examine Caland's works' relationship to the body and community, as well as to identify the overarching concerns with autonomy and freedom that reverberate across her oeuvre, be it realized in painting, drawing, sculpture, writing, or fashion design. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/HCturns

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Atwater Kent Concerto co-winner Robbie Darling brings the marimba to the forefront in Emmanuel Séjourné’s dazzling Concerto for Marimba, a virtuosic showcase of rhythm, color and sound. Ravel’s dazzling Alborada del Gracioso. and Brahms’s exciting Symphony No. 4 round out this concert.  

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the end-of-quarter Guitar Recital, featuring solo, chamber, and ensemble performances by guitar students, alumni, and faculty, conducted by Dr. Mircea Gogoncea.

@ You filled out the FAFSA yourself. You translated the financial aid letters at the kitchen table. You figured out office hours, finals week, and four years of Westwood with no one at home who’d done it before. Then you got the job, and a whole new set of unwritten rules showed up. Nobody told you the first offer was negotiable. Nobody explained that the real decisions sometimes happen at happy hour, not in the meeting. Your family is proud of you, even if they’re still not quite sure what you do all day. And you’re still the one they call when there’s a lease to read or a form to fill out. If your parents or guardians didn’t complete a four-year degree in the U.S., you’re a first-gen Bruin. That doesn’t expire at graduation. Calling all first-generation UCLA alumni in Orange County for a morning of coffee, candid advice, and community with Bruins at every stage of their careers. Early in your career? Get straight talk from first-gen Bruins who’ve been in your shoes: negotiating offers, asking for promotions, building a network from scratch, quieting imposter syndrome, and balancing career goals with family expectations. Further along? Be the person you needed back then. Share what you wish someone had told you, connect with fellow seasoned first-gen alumni, and help build an OC network that keeps showing up for each other. You belonged at UCLA. You belong in every room you walk into now. No one handed you the playbook, so come help write it. Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026 Time: 9:00–11:30 AM (drop in anytime) Location: Café Cultura 324 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 Parking: Nearby parking structures and street parking available. Cost: \[Free / coffee on your own ### [Orange County Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/orange-county-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/orange-county-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Followed by a conversation with director David Greaves and producer Liani Greaves The great American filmmaker William Greaves, who in his illustrious career of more than 50 years documented the civil rights movement and historical figures like Muhammad Ali, Paul Robeson, Ida B. Wells, and Raphe Bunche, who executive produced the groundbreaking PBS news program Black Journal, and who wrote and directed the radically experimental fiction hybrid Symbiopsychotaxiplasm, had one last trick up his sleeve before his death in 2014: He left behind an extraordinary archive of unedited footage from a cocktail party he staged and hosted in 1972 at the home of Duke Ellington, an astonishingly vital and poignant gathering of luminaries from the Harlem Renaissance, many of whom had not seen each other for nearly a half century. Among those assembled were the artists Aaron Douglas and Romare Bearden, the composers Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, the photographer James Van Der Zee, the poet Arna Bontemps, and the actor Leigh Whipper. Now, some 50 years later, Greaves’ son David, one of three cameramen filming that day, has shaped this never-before-seen material into the beautiful and indelible Once Upon a Time in Harlem, carrying on the work of Greaves’ wife and longtime partner Louise Archambault Greaves and collaborating with Greaves’ granddaughter Liani and Anne de Mare as producers. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/C26OUTH

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As Clarissa (Sophie Okonedo) prepares a glamorous party at home, a young soldier (Fortune Nwafor) grapples with PTSD following his deployment in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria. After their inaugural feature, Eyimofe: This Is My Desire, Nigerian twin brothers Arie and Chuko Esiri boldly adapt Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece, Mrs. Dalloway, to contemporary Lagos, turning it into a captivating, free-flowing journey that weaves past and present through the memories, affairs, and unfulfilled platonic dreams of close friends. Clarissa is a dazzling, meticulous exploration of privilege, lost time, and post-colonial heritage, graciously played by a formidable cast and complemented by an equally exceptional musical soundtrack. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/C26C

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Part of: Dorothy Dandridge The story of Dorothy Dandridge’s career mirrors that of early 20th century Black Hollywood. She first arrived in Los Angeles with her family in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. Dorothy’s mother, Ruby, found work in radio and in small film parts, usually playing domestics. Dorothy and her sister Vivian transformed their Chitlin’ Circuit acrobatic act The Wonder Children into a singing group called The Dandridge Sisters, who were popular in nightclubs like The Cotton Club. The Dandridge family lived in the thriving Black Hollywood area around Central Street in South Los Angeles, connected to the rest of the city by streetcars known as Red Cars. In the 1940s, Dorothy lived in that same neighborhood with her husband, Harold Nicholas of the Nicholas Brothers. Dandridge later moved to a beautiful modern home in the Hollywood Hills before that area was fully integrated. She was always a pioneer, doing things first and refusing to accept the discrimination she saw around her. After she became the first Black woman to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for Otto Preminger’s Carmen Jones (1954), she turned down countless supporting roles or what she considered to be stereotypes. Dandridge instead chose to make European and independent films, many of which will screen on prints in this series. She wasn’t so much ahead of her time, as an uncompromising bright talent who refused to bend to a flawed and racist industry. Hollywood today is still catching up to her. Series programmed and notes written by Miriam Bale.

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@ We are excited to invite you to the next installment in our Alumni Diversity Programs and Initiatives Mixin’ It Up series – Behind the Broadcast: Bruin Impact at PBS SoCal. This special event will take you behind the scenes at PBS SoCal for an evening of connection, conversation and discovery. From connecting communities through impactful storytelling to expanding access to early childhood education and trusted information, Bruins in senior leadership roles are making an impact across PBS SoCal. Featured panelists will discuss the evolving role and importance of public media and describe how they are responding to the challenges facing their work today. Learn more about the strategies they are employing to ensure that the public media’s role in serving communities persists during a time of political division and uncertainty. Following the panel discussion, take part in an exclusive and interactive behind-the-scenes tour of the PBS SoCal studio. Connect with fellow Bruins as you discover the people, stories and spaces that bring public media to life. **Moderator**  Patrick Healy ’76 | Veteran TV Newsman from NBC4  **PBS SoCal Featured Panelists**  Paul Nelson ’93 | CFO  Charlie Steinmetz ’77 | Board Member  Rosemary Miller ’19 | Senior Director, Early Learning  Debbi Converse ’12 | Senior Director, Membership  _Parking & food will be provided_ **Questions?** Contact us at diversity@alumni.ucla.edu [**RSVP**](https://giving.ucla.edu/Standard/NetDonate.aspx?SiteNum=6075) ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA experts on the latest wellbeing research, practical recommendations, and more. Just thirty minutes via Zoom over your lunch hour. Join live, listen in, and come ready with questions. Take good care. December 2026 - FITWELL Talks: Being Mindful for a Joyful Holiday with Diana Winston, Director, UCLA Mindful Attendees will learn about mindfulness for managing stressful situations that the holiday season often presents, which will include tips and tools for topics like balancing emotions, seasonal depression, managing family dynamics, and social and financial anxiety. Includes a brief expert-led guided meditation with Diana Winston.

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This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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@ OC Bruins & Big Ten Present: American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Hall Join OC Bruins and the Big Ten Alumni Network for a holiday tradition beloved across Southern California: American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker, performed live with Pacific Symphony at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa. Now in its 11th season at Segerstrom Center, this production features choreography by Alexei Ratmansky, sets and costumes by Tony winner Richard Hudson, and a cast of more than 100 performers bringing Clara’s magical journey to life, from dancing snowflakes to a mouse army, all set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM, 645 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Seating options range from Rows E and F (Orchestra, best seats, $160) to Rows A and B (Orchestra Rail/Box, $210), Rows H and J (Orchestra lower, $72), and Row W (ADA, $40). RSVP through the Google Form linked below; Big Ten will follow up directly with the payment process once your spot is confirmed. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIcF\_NsJb4FLgnXV0jb1iE1Kcz67Aod4T0MhrKTLdUqkqugw/viewform?usp=header](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIcF_NsJb4FLgnXV0jb1iE1Kcz67Aod4T0MhrKTLdUqkqugw/viewform?usp=header) Self-parking is $15, and valet parking is available for $30 on Town Center Drive in the circle in front of the theater, first come, first served. This is a wonderful chance to connect with fellow Bruins and alumni from across the Big Ten network while sharing an elegant evening of holiday magic. By attending, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. Big Ten has reserved seats in the following sections: Rows E and F (Orchestra, best seats, $160) Rows A and B (Orchestra Rail/Box, $210) Rows H and J (Orchestra lower, $72) Row W (ADA, $40) ### [Orange County Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/orange-county-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/orange-county-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

UCLA Staff & Faculty*: Sprinkle more FUN, PLAY, & GOOD HEALTH into your holiday season! Sign up for Holly Jolly Play Days for more information.

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Part of: Archive Television Treasures In person: writer-director Reginald Hudlin, producer-director Stan Lathan, NYU Associate Professor Josslyn Luckett Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Directors Guild of America. Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment. In a trailblazing entertainment industry career spanning over half a century, producer-director Stan Lathan continues to leave an indelible creative mark. His groundbreaking work in television began with directing the PBS public affairs and documentary series Say Brother and Black Journal, which were produced to give voice to Black communities following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Later summoned by Redd Foxx to work on Sanford and Son as one of the few Black directors in primetime television, Lathan went on to helm episodes for a wide range of hit series, from Hill Street Blues to Roc. A formidable talent, he also directed numerous pilots that launched highly successful series, including Amen and Moesha. In a career of milestones, following his theatrical feature Beat Street (1984), Lathan partnered with Russell Simmons to create Def Comedy Jam and Def Poetry Jam for HBO, the latter garnering the duo a Peabody Award. Among multiple Emmy, Grammy and Tony Awards and too many other major awards to mention, Lathan was recognized with a CINE Golden Eagle and an American Film Festival Blue Ribbon for directing the American Playhouse telefilm Go Tell It on the Mountain (1985). In perhaps the highest accolade possible, cultural titan James Baldwin publicly pronounced his love of the TV adaptation of his seminal work. Join us as we celebrate Stan Lathan with a screening of Go Tell It on the Mountain, introduced by NYU Associate Professor Josslyn Luckett. Programmed and notes written by John H. Mitchell Television Curator Mark Quigley.

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@ Bay Area Bruins is partnering with The Bill Wilson Center to support their annual Adopt a Family Holiday Gift Giving Program. We want to bring Bruins together during the holidays to give back to our local community and then share a casual no-host lunch or dinner after your volunteer shift. This activity is for adults only. The mission of The Bill Wilson Center is to improve the lives of youth, individuals, families and our local communities through housing, mental health care, supportive services and advocacy. They are a certified non-profit organization operating in Santa Clara County since 1973. Learn more: https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/ We are looking for spirited volunteers on Sat., Dec. 12, 2026 at a location in Santa Clara, CA (exact address TBD). You will help with gift sorting (and possibly tricycle building and doll house building) at a collection and distribution site. Plan to wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothes for sorting items into bins or piles. We have two work shifts to choose from: 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm. After your work shift, we invite Bruins to share a meal together at a local eatery, as desired. We recommend wearing UCLA shirts, hats or sweatshirts so we can easily identify each other. (We will be volunteering alongside others from the community.) Please join us in sharing the holiday spirit with others. Email Marina Lemas with questions: marina@alumni.ucla.edu. ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) The exact address in Santa Clara for this event will be emailed to you 1-2 weeks in advance of the Sat., Dec. 12 event date. Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

@ Join us for a special holiday hike on the Westridge Trail to the Nike missile site at San Vicente Mountain. Wear your most outrageous holiday sweaters and festive colors, along with any other holiday swag you want to show off. The hike is approximately 7 miles with an elevation gain of 730 feet and with the option to turn around early for those who do not want to join the full hike. Please also make sure that you are prepared with appropriate footwear, sunscreen and/or a hat, and plenty of water. ### [Westside Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/los-angeles-westside-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Part of: Dorothy Dandridge The story of Dorothy Dandridge’s career mirrors that of early 20th century Black Hollywood. She first arrived in Los Angeles with her family in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. Dorothy’s mother, Ruby, found work in radio and in small film parts, usually playing domestics. Dorothy and her sister Vivian transformed their Chitlin’ Circuit acrobatic act The Wonder Children into a singing group called The Dandridge Sisters, who were popular in nightclubs like The Cotton Club. The Dandridge family lived in the thriving Black Hollywood area around Central Street in South Los Angeles, connected to the rest of the city by streetcars known as Red Cars. In the 1940s, Dorothy lived in that same neighborhood with her husband, Harold Nicholas of the Nicholas Brothers. Dandridge later moved to a beautiful modern home in the Hollywood Hills before that area was fully integrated. She was always a pioneer, doing things first and refusing to accept the discrimination she saw around her. After she became the first Black woman to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for Otto Preminger’s Carmen Jones (1954), she turned down countless supporting roles or what she considered to be stereotypes. Dandridge instead chose to make European and independent films, many of which will screen on prints in this series. She wasn’t so much ahead of her time, as an uncompromising bright talent who refused to bend to a flawed and racist industry. Hollywood today is still catching up to her. Series programmed and notes written by Miriam Bale.

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@ Join the UCLA Seattle Alumni Network to cheer on the Bruins as UCLA takes on the University of Washington! Connect with fellow alumni and bring your blue-and-gold spirit to a fun evening of college basketball in Seattle. Tickets Purchase through our dedicated UCLA alumni offer to receive an exclusive alumni discount and seating alongside fellow UCLA alumni. Get Men’s Basketball Tickets Current pricing, fees, and availability are listed on the ticket page. Ticket questions? Contact Kellan Curran at kellanc@uw.edu or (206) 543- 1097. Wear your UCLA gear and help us bring Bruin pride to Montlake. Go Bruins! UW’s schedule lists a 5:00 p.m. Pacific tipoff; the ticket offer currently shows TBA. Please confirm the time before attending. Schedule subject to change. Tickets start at $30. Additional fees may apply. ### [Seattle Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/seattle-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/seattle-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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In person: director Raha Shirazi. Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and Farhang Foundation In this powerful documentary, director Raha Shirazi tells of the generational struggle of Iranian women to achieve basic human rights, from the suffrage movement under the Shah in the 1960s to the Women, Life, Freedom Movement sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. While a group of high profile activists speak on camera, including Mahnaz Afkhami, Asieh Amini, Masih Alinejad and Shaparak Shajarzadeh, it’s the anonymous girls and women demonstrating in classrooms, homes, offices and on the streets, as seen in archival news footage and more recent TikTok videos, that are the film’s real focus. As each generation has evolved new strategies to advance the cause, their unwavering commitment to freedom remains an inspiring constant. Programmed and note written by Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm. Program generously funded by the Farhang Foundation.

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This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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@ Celebrate the season with fellow Bay Area alumni! As the year winds down, take a break from the holiday rush and join us on the patio for a relaxed happy hour. Grab a drink, reconnect with old friends, and meet alumni from across our Bay Area communities. Program: 5:00 pm Arrive and mingle 6:00 pm Gift exchange – bring a wrapped gift under $5 if you’d like to participate. The more, the merrier! 7:00 pm Wrap up Good to Know: * We’ll be on the outdoor patio, so bring a warm layer. * Festive attire is encouraged. * Students, friends, and family are welcome! Food and drinks are available for purchase. ### [San Francisco Bay Area Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/san-francisco-bay-area-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Part of: Dorothy Dandridge The story of Dorothy Dandridge’s career mirrors that of early 20th century Black Hollywood. She first arrived in Los Angeles with her family in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. Dorothy’s mother, Ruby, found work in radio and in small film parts, usually playing domestics. Dorothy and her sister Vivian transformed their Chitlin’ Circuit acrobatic act The Wonder Children into a singing group called The Dandridge Sisters, who were popular in nightclubs like The Cotton Club. The Dandridge family lived in the thriving Black Hollywood area around Central Street in South Los Angeles, connected to the rest of the city by streetcars known as Red Cars. In the 1940s, Dorothy lived in that same neighborhood with her husband, Harold Nicholas of the Nicholas Brothers. Dandridge later moved to a beautiful modern home in the Hollywood Hills before that area was fully integrated. She was always a pioneer, doing things first and refusing to accept the discrimination she saw around her. After she became the first Black woman to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for Otto Preminger’s Carmen Jones (1954), she turned down countless supporting roles or what she considered to be stereotypes. Dandridge instead chose to make European and independent films, many of which will screen on prints in this series. She wasn’t so much ahead of her time, as an uncompromising bright talent who refused to bend to a flawed and racist industry. Hollywood today is still catching up to her. Series programmed and notes written by Miriam Bale.

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Part of: Dorothy Dandridge The story of Dorothy Dandridge’s career mirrors that of early 20th century Black Hollywood. She first arrived in Los Angeles with her family in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. Dorothy’s mother, Ruby, found work in radio and in small film parts, usually playing domestics. Dorothy and her sister Vivian transformed their Chitlin’ Circuit acrobatic act The Wonder Children into a singing group called The Dandridge Sisters, who were popular in nightclubs like The Cotton Club. The Dandridge family lived in the thriving Black Hollywood area around Central Street in South Los Angeles, connected to the rest of the city by streetcars known as Red Cars. In the 1940s, Dorothy lived in that same neighborhood with her husband, Harold Nicholas of the Nicholas Brothers. Dandridge later moved to a beautiful modern home in the Hollywood Hills before that area was fully integrated. She was always a pioneer, doing things first and refusing to accept the discrimination she saw around her. After she became the first Black woman to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for Otto Preminger’s Carmen Jones (1954), she turned down countless supporting roles or what she considered to be stereotypes. Dandridge instead chose to make European and independent films, many of which will screen on prints in this series. She wasn’t so much ahead of her time, as an uncompromising bright talent who refused to bend to a flawed and racist industry. Hollywood today is still catching up to her. Series programmed and notes written by Miriam Bale.

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Free Consultation with an Immigration Attorney **Open to Registered UCLA Students Only No RSVP -- Waiting Room only. Admitted in order of joining. Zoom Meeting ID: 985 3148 2884 Passcode: 288045

@ Join us at the official UCLA Bruin Bash Pregame Party on Saturday, January 9, 2027, at the James West Alumni Center.  UCLA Bruin Bash events are designed for alumni, fans, and friends to gather and celebrate the Bruin Spirit before entering the game. Bruin Bash is family-friendly, nostalgic, and exciting for all ages. Everyone is welcome, from first-time Bruin fans to lifelong supporters. Sign up for a fun way to beat the traffic by arriving early and enjoying a pre-game meal. **Cost:** * $55 – Adults (NOTE: Adult price increases to $65 on December 28, 2026) * $30 – Children 5-12 * Free – Chidlren under 5 ### [UCLA Alumni Affairs](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/ucla-alumni-affairs/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

The program includes compositions by Johannes Brahms, Arnold Schoenberg, and Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Please visit the event website for full details and ticket information.

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Are idols real? Do gods or demons dwell in them or around them? Or are they empty, devoid of existence except in the mind of the idolater? Ancient Christians and Jews gave very different answers to these questions. Sonja Anderson (UCLA, B.A.; University of Notre Dame, M.T.S.; Yale University, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.) teaches courses in ancient Christianity and Judaism, religious violence, gender and Catholicism, apocalypticism, and religion and medicine. Her current book project, Idol Talk: False Worship in the Early Christian World, will be published with Edinburgh University Press and explores how ancient Christians and Jews used idolatry polemic to claim a distinctive identity for themselves over against their pagan peers and how scholarly narratives have replicated this claim to uniqueness. Her training is in ancient biblical and parabiblical texts, but lately she is interested in the history of Catholic book publishing in 20th–21st-century America, and in being more anti-AI with every passing day. Her favorite place to be is in conversation with students and colleagues about the weirdness of how we imagine ancient religion. She is a Benedictine oblate of Saint John’s Abbey.

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Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for an evening featuring Piano Faculty Inna Faliks and David Kaplan and a curated program of music by Schumann for two and four hands, centered around his Bilder aus Osten.

FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA experts on the latest wellbeing research, practical recommendations, and more. Just thirty minutes via Zoom over your lunch hour. Join live, listen in, and come ready with questions. Take good care. January 2027 - FITWELL Talks: Lessons Learned from the Blue Zones to Maximize Longevity with Dr. Elizabeth Ko, MD, FACP, ABOIM, UCLA Health Explore lessons from the Blue Zones, regions of the world where people tend to live longer, healthier lives. Learn about lifestyle habits that support longevity, including nutrition, physical activity, social connection, and stress management, and discover practical ways to incorporate these evidence-informed strategies into your everyday life to support long-term health and well-being.

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Inspired by Chapter 5 of Racquel Bernard’s dissertation, Empress Epistemologies: Intersectional Resistance Through Black Women’s Reggae Music, this live event brings together artists whose music transforms personal testimony, spiritual knowledge, and community experience into practices of healing and social change. The evening opens with a reggae roots and dancehall DJ set by DJ Papalotl. Performances by Empress Truth, Jahmi Roc, Sara Aiken, and Queen Theresa King will explore the expressive power of reggae, vocal harmony, message-driven songwriting, and culturally grounded performance. Dale “Dizzle” Virgo will also present a creative offering. The program concludes with a panel discussion on themes emerging from the chapter: visibility and legitimacy in the music industry, the labor of women artists, spirituality, mental health, care work, ancestral connection, and the ways Black women and women of color use music to challenge oppression and imagine liberation. Together, the performances and conversation invite audiences to hear music not only as entertainment, but also as testimony, knowledge, resistance, and collective possibility.

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In this workshop, participants will explore ways to assess student learning throughout the quarter to gauge student understanding and to provide students with meaningful opportunities to reflect on their learning. Participants will learn about strategies for gathering student feedback, as well as develop skills to analyze and interpret formative feedback data to identify student learning gaps, trends, and areas for improvement. This session is open to all instructors, TAs, and postdocs. This workshop is part of the "Teaching for Impact" Pathway’s Discover track. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Research in the Barbera Chemistry Education Research (CER) group focuses on the generation of high-quality data for supporting inferences regarding the impacts of educational practices. This is accomplished through 1) the development and psychometric evaluation of novel assessment instruments for use in higher education chemistry settings and 2) the modeling of these data in ways that are aligned with appropriate theoretical frameworks. This talk will provide an overview of the types of data modeled by the Barbera group when evaluating the impact of learning environments as well as the requirements for validity and reliability with respect to assessment instrument data. Data and analyses from a variety of assessment instruments and classroom-based projects will be presented. Bio: Jack is a Professor of Chemistry, Director of the CHemistry Instrument Review and Assessment Library (CHIRAL), and Editor-in-Chief of the Chemical Education Xchange (ChemEd X). His work seeks to better understand how educators define and measure student success in an academic setting. Since 2007, the Barbera group has developed a number of assessment tools to more effectively, and efficiently, gauge students’ content knowledge as well as factors important for student success including, engagement, motivation, mindset, identity, and self-efficacy.

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Exhibition Match

Each year, the All-Star competition provides Music Department students with the opportunity to audition for the privilege of performing as soloists with the UCLA Philharmonia, the school’s flagship orchestra. Join us in Schoenberg Hall this year for the 21st Annual All-Star Concert featuring the winners of Fall 2026’s All-Star Competition.

Jon Platt, Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Publishing, joins the Berry Gordy Music Industry Speaker Series for a conversation about leadership, music publishing, artist development, and the changing music industry. Drawing on his decades-long career in music, Platt will share his perspective on what it takes to support artists and creators while navigating the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing music industry. The Berry Gordy Music Industry Center at UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music hosts a compelling speaker series aiming to inspire and educate the next generation of music industry professionals by providing direct access to those shaping the industry, from creatives to executives each facet of the industry will be touched upon. Each event highlights conversations around the human side of the industry—from personal growth and wellness to social impact and responsible leadership. The series offers students the opportunity to learn directly from change makers across music, media, and business who are reimagining what it means to lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving industry.

Participants will reflect on their educational experiences and positionality as instructors before practicing strategies to foster a supportive classroom environment. We will then explore transparent teaching methods designed to make the learning process more accessible for all students. This session is open to all instructors, TAs, and postdocs. This workshop is part of the “Teaching for Impact” Pathway Discover track. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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The Ehnes Quartet continues its eagerly anticipated Beethoven Quartet Cycle at UCLA!   The Ehnes Quartet, in its exciting three-year partnership with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as the school’s Visiting String Quartet in Residence, presents the next thrilling installments of its comprehensive six-concert chronological exploration of Beethoven’s complete string quartets. These two upcoming performances in Schoenberg Hall showcase the ensemble’s signature interpretive depth, seamless collaboration, and profound musical insight as they delve deeper into Beethoven’s evolving mastery of the medium.   As 2027 approaches—the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death (March 26, 1827)—this cycle arrives at a poignant moment, illuminating the enduring power and timeless relevance of his quartets. Drawing on Professor William Kinderman’s seminal study The String Quartets of Beethoven, the series highlights Beethoven’s transformative processes: motivic evolution, variation, and interconnection. These middle-period works build on the foundations of the early quartets with greater symphonic scope, emotional intensity, and structural innovation, bridging toward the profound depths of his late masterpieces.   Program III – The third concert of the cycle The “Rasumovsky” Quartets Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 7:30pm Schoenberg Hall, UCLA   -String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 — Expansive and heroic in scope, this grand opener features a noble first movement of symphonic breadth, a deeply lyrical Adagio, and a buoyant finale that demands technical brilliance and ensemble cohesion. Often likened to an “Eroica” for strings, it marks Beethoven’s bold expansion of the quartet form.   -String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 — Intense and emotionally charged, with turbulent contrasts and a profound sense of drama. The work showcases Beethoven’s mastery of tension, rhythmic drive, and lyrical introspection, reflecting the heroic spirit of his middle period.   -String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3 — A brilliant culmination to the set, opening with a dramatic slow introduction that gives way to exuberant energy. Highlights include the singing Andante, a graceful Menuetto, and a dazzling fugal finale full of vitality and defiance.