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Presented by UCLA Library and Project STAND. Robin D.G. Kelley, professor, historian and author, delivers the opening keynote for Student Activism: A Reckoning in the Archives, a week-long, in-person residency that brings together student activists/organizers, information professionals, memory workers, scholars, historians and professors committed to the ethical documentation of student activism in historically marginalized communities. The residency aims to foster dialogue about the politics of archiving student activism amidst competing institutional interests in activist-generated materials, whether to surveil and contain dissent or to commemorate and mobilize activist legacies. This talk is open to the public, with RSVP required.

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This session introduces key insights from the 2025 UCLA Senior Survey using interactive data dashboards. Learn how to interpret student responses to better understand their academic experiences and inform your teaching practices. Join us to explore trends and translate student feedback into meaningful improvements for your courses and programs. Presenter: Casey Shapiro, Director of Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience, TLC #student-experiences-of-teaching #data-informed-teaching Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

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Please join us for the Summer Institute on Evidence-based Teaching information session, taking place in Powell Library room 186 and on Zoom. Please register to attend. The Summer Institute is an annual professional learning opportunity open to all UCLA instructors of record and will take place on campus from July 13-16. Applications are open through Friday, May 8. Please contact help@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Please join the TLC and Dr. Logan Juliano (UCLA Writing Programs) for a session about mindful play, a pedagogical intervention that combines active learning with improvisation, contemplative awareness, and reflection. Participants will have the opportunity to play and leave with strategies for classroom implementation. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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When creating digital content—especially materials for your Bruin Learn site—you have an opportunity to improve engagement and learning for all students, not just those using assistive technologies like screen readers. In this session, we’ll cover how to effectively use heading structures and write meaningful alternative text for images. We'll also discuss how GenAI can support (but not replace!) your workflow, with tips on reviewing AI-generated content for accuracy and bias. Presenter: Karen Sobelman, Associate Instructional Designer, Instructional Design and Media Production #digital-accessibility #supporting-all-learners #accessible-headers #alt-text #GenAI-assistance Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

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Meet Nova and Rocket, UCPD's newest K-9 team members! Grab a cupcake, say hello, and get to know the officers working at UCLA.

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This workshop supports faculty and graduate student instructors in designing an AI policy for their course. Participants will discuss benefits and risks of GenAI use in education, before exploring their own perspectives from their disciplinary and instructional context. Finally, participants will work together to draft some guidelines for AI use in a course they may teach in the future. This workshop is designed for all instructors, including faculty and graduate students. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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This workshop series will prepare instructors to rethink the design of their assignments and learning goals in light of AI’s impact. In this workshop, participants will reflect on their professional and instructional values, using the Live Your Values card deck to consider ethical AI use in their disciplines. Participants will then revise an existing assignment that can support students in developing their own values and revise their learning objectives to foster students’ caring, curiosity, and community. This event will be preceded by a coffee hour, starting at 10 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring an existing assignment to use as part of an activity.

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Need to ease your grading load in a large course? Join us to explore techniques for delivering feedback efficiently and effectively at scale while still providing students with encouragement and direction to meet their goals. Presenter: Ava Arndt, Program Director for Innovation in Online and Accessible Pedagogy, Graduate Student Professional Development with Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement #effective-efficient-grading #large-enrollment #timely-feedback #support-student-learning Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

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This Zoom workshop supports faculty and graduate student instructors in designing an AI policy for their course. Participants will discuss benefits and risks of GenAI use in education, before exploring their own perspectives from their disciplinary and instructional context. Finally, participants will work together to draft some guidelines for AI use in a course they may teach in the future. This workshop is designed for all instructors, including faculty and graduate students. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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In this session, explore practical strategies for improving AI prompts to generate higher-quality classroom assessments. We’ll share a structured approach to prompt design, highlight common pitfalls, and offer tips and tricks to produce sensible assessment items. Presenter: Kevin Chan, Associate Instructional Designer, Instructional Design and Media Production #practical-strategies #improving-ai-prompt-design #generate-classroom-assessment Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

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The learners, technologies, and policies educators must consider in a post-pandemic setting may seem overwhelming, while also offering instructors new opportunities to review, reflect, and restock their pedagogical toolkit. In this workshop, we will present key findings on the post-COVID students in higher education. Using these data, participants will discuss case studies and consider a range of practical, evidence-based practices to engage learners. Topics will include digital accessibility (including current requirements) and University Design for Learning.

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FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA Health 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. May 2026: FITWELL Talks: Space Medicine: Our Final Frontier with Dr. Aintablian, UCLA Health This talk will highlight our history in space, what has led us to this point of exploration, how the human body changes, and what we are doing to ensure humans survive in the final frontier.

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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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Spark Student Engagement! This 30-minute interactive session invites participants to step into the role of learners by engaging in authentic classroom activities and exercises that model these approaches in practice. Together, participants will explore why these strategies matter and how they can be adapted for use even in low-tech, fixed-seat classrooms. The session highlights practical approaches instructors can apply immediately in their own teaching contexts. Join in-person

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Short-form video is a flexible tool for explaining key concepts, prompting reflection, and engaging students through familiar media. This session will explore pedagogically grounded use cases, showcase examples aligned with common learning goals, and demo simple, accessible workflows for creating and integrating short-form video into your courses. No prior video production experience required. Presenter: Tyler Compton, Multimedia Designer, Instructional Design and Media Production #short-form-video #enhancing-student-engagement #flexible-tool #multimodal-learning Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

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The Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase is Undergraduate Research Week’s main event. Hundreds of students will gather here on the Undergraduate Research Week website to share their work on student-initiated and faculty-led research and creative projects in livestreamed panels on May 19, 2026, and as recorded presentations and multimedia throughout the week.

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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 instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Are you prepared for the new NIH Common Form Biosketch requirements? Join this practical session to learn what’s changing and how to avoid common pitfalls before your next submission. We’ll walk through the new biosketch structure, and key updates. You’ll also learn how to navigate tools like SciENcv, MyNCBI and ORCID—and what investigators and administrators need to do now to stay compliant with NIH requirements. Instructor: Robin Faria, Director, CTSI Grants Submission Unit This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day before the workshop.

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Please join us for a foundational workshop on how to give effective feedback to students. Whether you’re leading a large lecture course or a small discussion section, this session will prepare you with equity-minded practices to support students in developing a growth-mindset and feedback literacy, as well as foster a classroom culture where feedback is valued. This Zoom session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Join us for the virtual Undergraduate Research Week Awards Ceremony, where we will celebrate the close of Undergraduate Research Week and honor winners of the Dean’s Prize and Faculty Mentor Award! Join Us on Zoom https://ucla.in/4rpBgS9

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FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA Health 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. June 2026: FITWELL Talks: Beach Safety, with Ocean Lifeguard and UCLA Writing Programs Instructor Nathan Deuel When he was 45 years old, longtime UCLA writing instructor Nathan Deuel took the test to join L.A. County's vaunted Ocean Lifeguard Division. After a grueling 10-week academy, during which candidates leap off piers, dive from moving Baywatch rescue boats, and learn the skills to be a good ocean lifeguard, Deuel graduated last spring and started patrolling the county's 72 miles of coastline. Join us to discuss beach safety, what it's like to be a lifeguard, and what the county is doing to keep the ocean a fun place for everyone.

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This session introduces adaptive equity-oriented pedagogy (AEP). AEP adapts evidence-based practices (e.g., grading for equity, AI, formative assessments, UDL) to address barriers to student learning. Research studies show that, compared to active learning courses, instructors applying AEP increase average achievement by over a letter grade for all students. AEP also supports positive psychosocial outcomes (e.g., motivation, sense of self-efficacy, sense of community) across disciplines and college contexts. This session highlights strategies that instructors have used to adjust teaching, address equity barriers to learning, and increase achievement in over a dozen courses. It also shares findings on how AEP-Al supported greater student engagement and success across college courses. Presenter Bio: Andrew Estrada Phuong is an assistant professor in the Department of Education Studies at UC San Diego. He earned a master’s degree from Harvard and a PhD from UC Berkeley. His research examines how adaptive equity-oriented pedagogies (AEP), artificial intelligence, and professional development improve student achievement and positive psychosocial outcomes such as motivation, sense of self-efficacy, belonging, and reduced stereotype threat. In over a dozen STEM courses in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, and Statistics, his work has demonstrated that AEP-based professional development increased instructors’ equitable teaching competencies. Instructors have leveraged these competencies to improve their students’ success at scale. He has taught STEM pedagogy courses and co-developed award-winning, campus-wide programs that supported instructors, staff, and managers in using AEP to improve learner success at scale. His work has been recognized with the Teaching Effectiveness Award, the UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Team Award, the 2024 Robert J. Menges New Researcher Award from the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Faculty Teaching, Evaluation, and Development SIG, and the POD Network’s 2025 Robert J. Menges Award. His work was featured in Times Higher Education, and UC San Diego Today called him “The Teaching Transformer.”

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The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center’s inaugural symposium will provide a forum for dialogue on the impact of emerging technologies. Presenters and participants will thoughtfully address AI’s evolving role in teaching and learning from a variety of perspectives, and live demonstrations will showcase various tools for responsibly integrating AI into courses. The symposium will include: Keynote Address by Terence Tao Terence Tao, professor and the James and Carol Collins Chair in the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences, will examine the implications of AI in higher education. Learn more about the keynote speaker. Panel Discussion A group of faculty experts will illuminate the implications of AI’s presence in higher education. Concurrent Sessions Flash talks and roundtables will showcase examples of how instructors have developed and integrated AI tools. Technology Exposition and Social Hour Hands-on demonstrations to explore AI tools for teaching and learning.

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

Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment. Premiering in 1990, In Living Color exploded onto the Fox Television Network, reinvigorating the sketch comedy genre by showcasing a multiracial ensemble unafraid of controversy. Created by trailblazing multi-hyphenate Keenen Ivory Wayans, the innovative series turned primetime into a cultural battlefield, uproariously harnessing satire and spectacle to explore issues of race, class and celebrity. In his book, The Black Pack: Comedy, Race, and Resistance, author Artel Great situates In Living Color within the broader lineage of Black sketch comedy, illuminating how the innovative series served as an industrial weapon, seizing time, space and cultural power, often forcing America to laugh at what it preferred to ignore. In the process, the hit series won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series in 1990. Helping to launch a breakout cast of highly gifted comedians that included David Alan Grier, Daymon Wayans, Kim Wayans, Tommy Davison, Jamie Foxx and Jim Carrey, In Living Color introduced a lasting lexicon of original characters and catchphrases to pop culture, from Homey D. Clown (“Homey, don’t play that”) to Men on Film (“two snaps up”) that continue to resonate long after the series' final broadcast on Fox in 1994. Join us for a quartet of hilariously provocative episodes of In Living Color curated and introduced by author Artel Great.

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In person: Introduction by Artel Great, associate professor, San Francisco State University School of Cinema, and author of The Black Pack: Comedy, Race, and Resistance. Here Eddie Murphy stands at the center of the Black Pack as Prince Akeem, heir to the throne of Zamunda, who leaves royal luxury for Queens, New York, in search of love on his own terms. The most commercially successful Black comedy feature of its era, this blockbuster is also a case study in power and authorship, as Murphy gives a tour de force performance of multiple characters and earns a “story by” credit. Ultimately, the film shows how box office clout enabled Black cultural specificity while embedding sharp critiques of race, class and respectability within mainstream studio comedy. Director: John Landis. Screenwriter: David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein. With: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones.

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Join the UCLA Alumni Orange County Network for our monthly book club! This month, we will discuss "Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling" by Jason De Leon. **We are lucky to have the author join us for this book club, Jason De Leon. RSVP today!**

Presented by UCLA Library and Project STAND. Robin D.G. Kelley, professor, historian and author, delivers the opening keynote for Student Activism: A Reckoning in the Archives, a week-long, in-person residency that brings together student activists/organizers, information professionals, memory workers, scholars, historians and professors committed to the ethical documentation of student activism in historically marginalized communities. The residency aims to foster dialogue about the politics of archiving student activism amidst competing institutional interests in activist-generated materials, whether to surveil and contain dissent or to commemorate and mobilize activist legacies. This talk is open to the public, with RSVP required.

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This session introduces key insights from the 2025 UCLA Senior Survey using interactive data dashboards. Learn how to interpret student responses to better understand their academic experiences and inform your teaching practices. Join us to explore trends and translate student feedback into meaningful improvements for your courses and programs. Presenter: Casey Shapiro, Director of Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience, TLC #student-experiences-of-teaching #data-informed-teaching Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

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Join us for our first book club event of the year! In honor of Earth Day, we will be reading "The Parable of the Sower" by Octavia E. Butler. "Parable of the Sower" is a 1993 speculative fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles heavily affected by climate change and social inequality. If you haven't this or any of Octavia E. Butler's other works, you are in for a treat.

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What does it mean to feel stony? John Milton’s 1671 verse drama Samson Agonistes retells the last day of the biblical Judge Samson, as he moves from an initial feeling that his disabled body is a “Sepulcher, a moving grave” to his eventual toppling of the Temple of Dagon occasioned by a mysterious set of “rousing motions.” This talk by Shaun Nowicki, Ph.D. candidate in English at the University of California, Santa Barbara and a recipient of the 2025-26 Kenneth Karmiole Graduate Research Fellowship at the UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, examines Milton’s deployment of the lithic as a structuring metaphor for understanding both Samson’s initial abjection and the eventual return of his strength. In doing so, the play both draws on emergent cultural understandings of disability as an abject category of being and offers a refutation of that paradigm by considering the potential vivacity of non-living things and the possibilities inherent in the alliances between the human and nonhuman world.

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Join BP South Bay Chapter for our monthly meeting! Hindsight Is 2025—What 2026 Means for Employers

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Please join us in welcoming Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau to discuss their new book, P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance (Duke UP, 2025). Part of the Albert M. Camarillo Lecture Series at the CSRC. Cosponsored by the Bunche Center for African American Studies. Space is limited.

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HireNewYork is a premier Multi-University Alumni Career Fair connecting Tri-State area graduates — from early-career alumni to doctoral candidates — with top employers across tech, healthcare, finance, and beyond. Held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at The Prince George Ballroom in NYC, this expo-style event brings together 1,500+ verified alumni and 60+ forward-thinking companies for meaningful career opportunities. Alumni attend free and gain access to exclusive job listings, workshops, and AI-driven tools, while employers enjoy direct recruiting access, unlimited job postings, and booth representation — all with no recruiter fees. Where the best talent meets opportunity.

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. All of our ELC sessions will take place on Zoom this spring 2026. Space is limited to 20 participants per session. Participants are welcome to enjoy their lunch during these sessions. The Zoom link will be shared via email upon registering. Please email us at intlprograms@saonet.ucla.edu with any questions.

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Join BP Lawyers Affinity Group for their meeting! The Current State of U.S. Immigration: What Employers & Business Owners Need to Know This timely presentation will provide a clear overview of how the Trump administration’s immigration policies are affecting employers. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for managing compliance and immigration risks, supporting foreign employees, and adapting to a shifting regulatory environment while maintaining business continuity. The seminar will cover: Immigration Overview: Terminology, Agencies & Legal Framework Recent Immigration Regulatory & Policy Changes Impact on Work Authorization & Visa Programs Preparing for ICE Raids, Subpoenas, & Enforcement Actions Liability & Fine Exposure: Unauthorized Employment, I-9 & E-Verify Compliance

Join BP IT Affinity Group for their monthly meeting! In this session, David Glettner explores the shift from traditional CRM workflows to conversational interfaces powered by AI. Focusing on voice and SMS, he’ll discuss how businesses can capture customer interactions more naturally, improve data accuracy, and unlock new efficiencies.

Bruins, get ready to laugh! Join us for our very first UCLA Alumni Comedy Night—an evening dedicated to great comedy and reconnecting with fellow alumni in a super fun setting. Discover a lineup of talented comedians hosted by our very own alumna Safia Benyahia! Doors open at 7pm, show will start at 8pm. Enjoy delicious cocktails, laugh, and stay to mingle! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Please join us for the Summer Institute on Evidence-based Teaching information session, taking place in Powell Library room 186 and on Zoom. Please register to attend. The Summer Institute is an annual professional learning opportunity open to all UCLA instructors of record and will take place on campus from July 13-16. Applications are open through Friday, May 8. Please contact help@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Join BP Silicon Beach for their chapter meeting!

Please join the TLC and Dr. Logan Juliano (UCLA Writing Programs) for a session about mindful play, a pedagogical intervention that combines active learning with improvisation, contemplative awareness, and reflection. Participants will have the opportunity to play and leave with strategies for classroom implementation. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy Tommaso Treu explores how observations of the cosmos have revealed the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy For more information, visit: https://www3.research.ucla.edu/reo/internalfunding/frl.

The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, or VOC) made significant strides towards establishing colonial control over the Indonesian islands in the seventeenth century. When the Company founded Batavia in 1619, the city became the administrative hub of an extensive mercantile network and served as its Asian headquarters. In this talk, Emma Gagnon, Ph.D. candidate in the History of Art and Architecture Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara and a recipient of the 2025-26 Kenneth Karmiole Graduate Research Fellowship at the UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, examines the images of Batavia in Johan Nieuhof’s (1618-1672) illustrated travelogues. Nieuhof spent years in and out of the colonial capital, and his accounts provide some of the earliest images of Batavia. This talk demonstrates how the city’s Dutch identity was defined not only by its built environment but also through the dissemination of these forms in the Dutch Republic’s print culture.

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Bring the whole family and kids for a fun night of UCLA Baseball. Come out to the ball park and root on our #1 in the country - UCLA Bruin Baseball team as they take on Sacramento State! We are hosting a special UCLA Alumni Night and will get to hang out, eat and watch the game from the new [JRS Club.](http://uclabruins.com/jrsclub) For questions, contact Mark at mark@kontrolmedia.com

In person: Introduction by Artel Great, associate professor, San Francisco State University School of Cinema, and author of The Black Pack: Comedy, Race, and Resistance. Q&A with Great, The Five Heartbeats cast member Tico Wells and UCLA Associate Professor Scot Brown, Department of History.

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Join us for our next OC Bruin Brew at Hidden House Coffee in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana location of Hidden House Coffee is in a beautiful brick building and is known for its craft coffee, airy indoor–outdoor seating, and relaxed atmosphere. Bruin Brews are casual, low-pressure coffee meetups to help alumni connect, make new friends, and learn more about local UCLA community events. Drop in anytime from 9am - 11am on April 25th, grab your favorite drink, and enjoy an easy morning with fellow Bruins.

Mixed Identity in Superheroes: The Genius in Our In-Betweenness =============================================================== **Saturday, April 25, 2026** | 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. **Geeky Teas & Games** | [900 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, Calif. 91506](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TwXtQ4nGW4Kqqjtk8) _Our authentic stories are the source of our superpowers._ Join [UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives](https://alumni.ucla.edu/diversity-programs-and-initiatives/) and the [UCLA Mixed Alumni Association](https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/mixed-alumni-association/) at [Geeky Teas & Games](https://www.geekyteas.com/) in Burbank for an interactive program led by clinical psychologist and entertainment industry advisor [Drea Letamendi, Ph.D.](https://drdreapsychology.com/) Through the lens of comic books, fandoms and the lived experiences of people with mixed identities, this event explores the heroic power of authentic storytelling — and what it means to thrive in the in-between. Through guided conversation and reflection, attendees will: * Learn how mixed identities are represented in entertainment media. * Connect with fellow Bruins through shared storytelling. * Reflect on your own identities and the mixed experience. * Gain practical strategies for resilience. * Discover Geeky Teas & Games and tabletop gaming. * Explore ways to get involved with the UCLA Mixed Alumni Association. Come ready to geek out in a unique gaming space, share your story and meet new friends over light refreshments — then get inspired to step into the future with main character energy. _Light refreshments provided._ About the Speaker ----------------- **Drea Letamendi, Ph.D.** (she/her/ella) is a clinical psychologist, entertainment industry advisor and two-time TEDx speaker. A Cornell University graduate, she earned her Ph.D. from UC San Diego and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA's Department of Psychology. Dr. Letamendi has spent nearly a decade serving UCLA as a campus mental health leader, including three years as interim director of the UCLA Resilience In Your Student Experience Center (RISE) and eight years as associate director of Mental Health Training, Intervention, and Response in Residential Life. She currently serves as the inaugural director of UCLA CAPS Compassionate Response ([CORE)](https://bewellbruin.ucla.edu/resource/core-caps-mobile-compassionate-response) — UCLA's first mobile crisis response program deploying unarmed responders to support Bruins in crisis across campus. Beyond UCLA, she maintains a private practice as a behavioral science advisor for the gaming, tech and entertainment industries, with clients including Riot Games, Warner Bros., Marvel and Disney. Her work on the positive impacts of media on mental health has been covered by _The Atlantic_, _The Washington Post_ and the _Los Angeles Times_. She is also the creator and co-host of [**The Arkham Sessions**](https://drdreapsychology.com/thearkhamsessionspodcast), a podcast exploring the psychology of superheroes. A mixed-race Latina and proud first-generation college graduate, Dr. Letamendi brings both professional expertise and personal lived experience to everything she does. About the Venue --------------- **Geeky Teas & Games** is Burbank's one-of-a-kind destination for tabletop gaming, loose-leaf teas and community. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just curious, their welcoming space is the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of connection and conversation. After the program, stick around to explore the venue and discover your new favorite game.

The Walt Disney Family Museum, located in the Presidio of San Francisco, features the life and legacy of Walt Disney. It was founded by Walt’s daughter, Diane, who resided in San Francisco and Napa. We’ll view exhibitions and afterwards join other Bruins for coffee at the nearby Presidio Bowling Center. Please meet inside in the museum lobby, next to the ticket counter, at 1 pm. Your host will be wearing a blue UCLA sweatshirt. Chronological galleries follow Walt’s entire life starting with his childhood in Marceline, Missouri, featuring early drawings, films, and awards. A detailed model of Disneyland is a centerpiece, showcasing the original vision of the park. The museum also displays the famed multiplane camera and explores the development of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” UCLA is getting a group rate of $21 per adult ticket, but to get it you need to register and pay on the UCLA website by Friday, April 10. After that date if you still want to attend, you can join us April 25 and pay at the ticket counter the regular rate ($30 a ticket). There is a plenty of parking in the Presidio on the street and in two parking lots close by. Parking is metered and usually costs $2 or $3 an hour. By bus, take the Muni 43 Masonic and stop at the Presidio Transit Center. If you live nearby in the Marina, it’s about a 20 minute walk. If you have any questions, please contact host Phil Faroudja at philfaroudja@alumni.ucla.edu.

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

Join fellow UCLA Alumni from the Latino Alumni Association and San Diego Regional Network for a day of culture, connection, and community as we celebrate Chicano Park Day. Chicano Park Day 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in San Diego's Barrio Logan neighborhood. This free, annual, family-friendly event celebrates the 1970 community takeover that transformed the area into a National Historic Landmark, featuring live music, Aztec dance performances, a lowrider car exhibit, and community workshops. For questions, email Jessica Huerta at jesshuerta@alumni.ucla.edu

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The German-based ATOS Trio will perform in Los Angeles for the first time at the Clark Library with selections from Joseph Haydn, Gaspar Cassadó, and Franz Schubert. Tickets are limited and go on sale at 12 noon on Tuesday, March24. Please visit the event website for full details.

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We will be hiking Murphy Ranch in the Palisades with beautiful canyon and river views. For those who want a longer hike, we will extend the hike to a portion of the Sullivan Fire Road. Please bring water, snacks, and sun protection as needed.

In person: Introduction by Artel Great, associate professor, San Francisco State University School of Cinema, and author of The Black Pack: Comedy, Race, and Resistance. Q&A with Great and photographer Bruce Talamon. Harlem Nights marks the only film written, directed, produced by and starring Eddie Murphy. Set in 1930s Harlem, the film imagines a world of Black nightlife, entrepreneurship and survival amid gangsters and corrupt cops. Anchored by a jazzy score blending big band and Duke Ellington standards, the film unites three generations of Black comedy — Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor and Murphy — alongside an overflowing ensemble cast. Often misunderstood on release, Harlem Nights stands as a bold assertion of authorship and creative control, envisioning Black autonomy over space, style and destiny. Director/Screenwriter: Eddie Murphy. With: Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Jasmine Guy, Della Reese.

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Join us for a special community event celebrating Asian Pacific heritage and the performing arts with an outing to an East West Players production! We’re thrilled to host an exclusive discounted group outing to see Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song — a musical that holds a special place in Asian American cultural history — followed by an intimate artist talkback session. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from performers and discuss the themes of identity, tradition, and community through the lens of this beloved work. APA UCLA Group Outing to Flower Drum Song Sunday, April 26, 2026 1-4pm Aratani Theatre at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center 244 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 RSVP Tickets start at $50+ for APA UCLA (normally $99+), limited discounted tickets available **For questions, contact apaucla@alumni.ucla.edu** **About East West Players:** East West Players (EWP) is the nation’s longest-running Asian American theater and the largest producer of Asian American theatrical works. Founded in 1965, East West Players is committed to raising the visibility of the Asian American experience by presenting inventive world-class theatrical productions, developing artists of color, and providing impactful youth education programs. **About This Production:** The enchanting golden era musical Rodgers and Hammerstein’s FLOWER DRUM SONG, directed by East West Player’s Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, will serve as the grand finale for EWP’s Diamond Legacy season. FLOWER DRUM SONG pulls back the curtain on themes of assimilation and tradition in 1960’s San Francisco Chinatown as Mei-li, a young Chinese opera artist fleeing communism, arrives in America, where she is immediately drawn into the dazzling world of the Grant Avenue nightclubs. This production beautifully explores the balance between cultural tradition and modern identity through vibrant music, song, and community storytelling, themes that are deeply relevant to our shared experiences as Asian Pacific alumni.

Join local UCLA alumni for an exclusive, private painting party in NYC. Whether you’re a regular Picasso or haven't picked up a brush since elementary school, Painting Hangout’s instructors will guide you through creating a masterpiece you’ll want to hang on your wall. **This isn't just about the art, it's about the impact! This event celebrates Bruin Giving Day, and a portion of every ticket goes directly to the UCLA Alumni New York Tri-State Alumni Scholarship.** Help us support the next generation of Bruins while you have fun getting creative! **Sunday, April 26** **2 - 4 p.m. EST** **Painting Hangout** 315 East 57th Street New York, NY 10022 WHAT: Bruin-Exclusive Private Painting Party SIP: This is a BYOB event! Bring your favorite wine, beer, coffee, or snacks to fuel your creativity (Ages 21+). DURATION: 2 Hours of Artistic Fun. IMPACT: Benefits the UCLA Alumni New York Tri-State Alumni Scholarship Space is limited for this private session, so grab your spot before the paint dries! All painting supplies will be provided.

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Join ASC for a lively discussion on the pros and cons of AI. We will be hosting a panel discussion with three industry leaders.

When creating digital content—especially materials for your Bruin Learn site—you have an opportunity to improve engagement and learning for all students, not just those using assistive technologies like screen readers. In this session, we’ll cover how to effectively use heading structures and write meaningful alternative text for images. We'll also discuss how GenAI can support (but not replace!) your workflow, with tips on reviewing AI-generated content for accuracy and bias. Presenter: Karen Sobelman, Associate Instructional Designer, Instructional Design and Media Production #digital-accessibility #supporting-all-learners #accessible-headers #alt-text #GenAI-assistance Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

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Join BP Encino Chapter for their monthly meeting! Real Estate Investing 101

Meet Nova and Rocket, UCPD's newest K-9 team members! Grab a cupcake, say hello, and get to know the officers working at UCLA.

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Join the Channel Islands Bruins for a family style dinner at Chianti in Camarillo. Your purchased ticket will include a dinner that includes a bruschetta & caprese appetizer, chopped ensalada, lasagna, fettuccine pesto, and a 4-cheese gnocchi. Oh and tiramisu for dessert!

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. All of our ELC sessions will take place on Zoom this spring 2026. Space is limited to 20 participants per session. Participants are welcome to enjoy their lunch during these sessions. The Zoom link will be shared via email upon registering. Please email us at intlprograms@saonet.ucla.edu with any questions.

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Many mid-career professionals find themselves carrying significant responsibility—often without clear authority, sufficient support or access to best practices or training. In today's fast-changing impact-focused workplaces, influence is no longer about hierarchy. It's about clarify, trust, relational intelligence and the ability to reduce friction while advancing meaningful work. However, influence does not happen in a vacuum. It is shaped by identity, role, history and systems of power and privilege. Join career coach Mollie Stephens for a virtual session that acknowledges those dynamics and offers grounded tools for navigating them with clarity, integrity and courage. In this session, you will: ● Identify where influence feels stuck, draining or unclear in their current role ● Strengthen clarity and alignment with teams and stakeholders ● Navigate influence across differences in identity, authority and access ● Apply simple tools to manage across peers without formal authority ● Commit to one concrete step that increases their impact this week

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This workshop supports faculty and graduate student instructors in designing an AI policy for their course. Participants will discuss benefits and risks of GenAI use in education, before exploring their own perspectives from their disciplinary and instructional context. Finally, participants will work together to draft some guidelines for AI use in a course they may teach in the future. This workshop is designed for all instructors, including faculty and graduate students. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Join your Bruin community for a delicious multi-course, family-style set meal with a variety of dishes including chicken, pork, beef, seafood and vegetables. Tax and gratuity are included. All Bruins, family members and friends are invited! Please RSVP no later than April 23. Proceeds from the dinner will go to the UCLA Alumni South Bay Network Scholarship Fund. The cost to attend this event is $40. Please contact Julie Chobdee at jchobdee@yahoo.com or Diana Choe at dee923@gmail.com for inquiries.

Is business school the right next step for you? This webinar will feature admissions representatives from UCLA Anderson School of Management and other UC programs, offering an inside look at the application process, admissions requirements, and the range of business degrees available. Designed for alumni at any stage of exploration, this session will help you assess whether business school aligns with your goals, understand the value it can bring to your career, and determine the right timing to apply. The session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions directly to admissions professionals. ### **The panel of speakers includes:** * * *  ****Sabrina Chen**** _Associate Director in the Office of MBA Admissions, UCLA Anderson_ Sabrina Chen is an Associate Director in the Office of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Anderson, where she leads recruitment outreach and guides prospective students through the admissions process. Prior to UCLA Anderson, she held marketing and business development roles at the UCLA Department of Economics, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Bloomingdale's. Sabrina is passionate about connecting students to the right opportunities and supporting them throughout their MBA journey. * * *  **Jana Cheng** _Programs Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Specialty Masters Programs, UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business_ Jana has over 10 years of experience in higher education and currently oversees the recruitment strategies, enrollment management, and marketing for five graduate business programs including the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Finance (MFIN), Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) and Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE). She is a proud UC Irvine alumna earning a Bachelor or Arts degree in Criminology, Law and Society, a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from the UCI Division of Continuing Education, and an MBA from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a focus on digital marketing entrepreneurship and strategic innovation. * * * **Mia Seleshi '11, MBA** _Director, Alumni Career Engagement, UCLA Alumni Affairs_ Seleshi wears three hats in this role: (1) leading the campus partners programs team, which leverages alumni to support students' career development, (2) facilitating alumni career development, including organizing networking events nationwide, and (3) often leading employer relations efforts for Alumni Affairs. Prior to joining the Alumni Affairs team three years ago, Seleshi had a 15-year career at UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she last served as an associate director of student life in MBA Student Affairs. Before that, she was a program manager for the UCLA–UAI Global Executive MBA for the Americas Program, where she led admissions and at times represented FEMBA and EMBA Admissions at nationwide recruitment events. Her first five years at Anderson were spent as the customer relations manager at the Parker Career Management Center. She received her B.A. from UCLA in Communication Studies and her Executive MBA from Loyola Marymount University. * * *

Drawing from his recently published book, A Fractured Liberation: Korea under U.S. Occupation (Belknap/Harvard University Press, 2025), historian Kornel Chang will discuss how liberation was experienced from the ground up by ordinary Koreans while also showing how U.S. occupation forces reshaped - and often foreclosed - the possibilities that liberation had seem to open.

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Join the UCLA Alumni Arizona Network at our quarterly networking event! Mix and mingle with local Bruins, create new professional connections and reconnect with old friends. Get to know the Arizona Bruin community!

Join us for an LGBTQ Alumni Event at the James West Alumni Center—an inclusive gathering designed to celebrate community, connection, and shared experiences. This event offers alumni an opportunity to network, reconnect, and engage in meaningful conversations while honoring diversity and fostering a supportive environment for all.

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The Pow Wow Pageant invites young Native women to compete for the title of Pow Wow Princess, which awards them with a scholarship toward their education and a platform to become a role model for other young Native women looking to pursue higher education while staying connected to culture.

Join local San Diego Bruins for a relaxed South Bay hike and hangout. We will meet at the Kumeyaay Park Statue and walk together through Rice Canyon Open Preserve, enjoying fresh air, good conversation, and easy trails. As this gathering falls on the weekend before Cinco de Mayo, we invite you to walk with us and learn about the history and meaning of the day with Jessica Huerta, UCLA Sociology PhD Candidate. After the hike, anyone who wants to keep the day going can head over to 3rd Ave in Chula Vista for lunch together. All paces welcome. Bring water, comfortable shoes, and your Bruin spirit! **Meeting point:** Kumeyaary Park Statue 700 Buena Vista Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910 **Cost:** This event is free to attend. If you would like to contribute to the UCLA Network of San Diego Scholarship Fund, you may do so **[here](https://giving.ucla.edu/Campaign/Donate.aspx?SiteNum=1&fund=82041E&AutoFN=Y&Code=OL866)**.

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on May 2 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You'll hear stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes. This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required.

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Disability Inclusion in the Workplace ===================================== **Saturday, May 2, 2026** | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. [UCLA Labor Center](https://labor.ucla.edu/) | 675 S. Park View St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90057 _Whether you're navigating your own workplace experience or working to build a more inclusive environment for others, this conversation is for you._ Join the [UCLA Disability Alumni Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/), [UCLA Alumni Career Engagement](https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-career-engagement/) and [UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives](https://alumni.ucla.edu/diversity-programs-and-initiatives/) at the UCLA Labor Center for an EmPower Hour panel discussion featuring Bruin employers and employees. Through firsthand accounts and facilitated dialogue, this event explores what disability inclusion looks like in practice: from disclosure and accommodation to advocacy and allyship. Through open conversation and community building, attendees will: * Build community with Bruins through honest dialogue about disability in the workplace * Gain insight into the lived realities of people with disabilities in professional settings * Learn best practices for disability inclusion as an employee, employer or ally * Hear about opportunities to further engage with the [UCLA Disability Alumni Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/alumni-networks/udan/) Stick around after the panel for facilitated tabletop discussions over small bites, and leave empowered with disability-advocacy strategies for your workplace and beyond. _Light refreshments provided._ About the Speakers ------------------ \[coming soon\] About the Venue --------------- The [UCLA Labor Center](https://labor.ucla.edu/) brings together workers, students, faculty and policymakers to address the most critical issues facing working people today. For 60 years, its research, education and policy work has lifted industry standards, created good jobs for communities and strengthened immigrant rights. The center is housed at the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center in the heart of working-class Los Angeles.

Join American Indian Alumni of UCLA during the 41st Annual UCLA Pow Wow for our annual general meeting. Nominate a Bruin by April 27 to be considered for a role on our board. Elections will take place at our general meeting.

Operation Mend is having a special brunch mixer with the UCLA Alumni New York Tri-State Network. Connect with local Bruins, expand your network and learn more about the life-changing work of Operation Mend — all while enjoying delicious brunch fare and festive brunch cocktails.

The 41st Annual UCLA Pow will take place May 2nd & 3rd across campus. Join other Head Staff at a dinner supported by American Indian Alumni of UCLA at the James West Alumni Center.

Join us for a hike on the Ray Miller Trail with stunning ocean views in the Santa Monica Mountains! We will meet at the picnic benches in the parking lot at 8:45 a.m. Parking is available in the lot for a fee, or you can park on PCH. Here is the hike information: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ray-miller-backbone-trail Hikers will have the option to do a round trip of 5.4 miles for those who want a shorter hike and those who want a longer hike will have the option of an extension for a total of 8/9 miles. Please make sure that you are prepared with appropriate footwear, sunscreen and/or a hat, and plenty of water.

OC Bruins Present: The Devil Wears Prada 2 — An Exclusive Watch Party. Some evenings simply matter — and this is one of them. OC Bruins has reserved the entire theater at Cinemark Century Orange for Sunday, May 3. The movie starts promptly at 2:30 pm, and the dress code is exactly what the moment calls for: all black, with a touch of Bruin blue. Think of it as your personal editorial — because as any true Runway reader knows, a cerulean sweater is never just a cerulean sweater. It's a statement. It's a legacy. It's the whole point. A million people would love to be in this theater tonight. You already have the invitation. Register and pay, then forward your confirmation to Eden Tsai at east.of.eden@alumni.ucla.edu and let her know which seat you'd like. You can find the chart of available seating [**here**](https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCiAhhztc/AnEqTOy65e4xnSGwm98O7w/view?utm_content=DAHCiAhhztc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he979db84aa).

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

This workshop series will prepare instructors to rethink the design of their assignments and learning goals in light of AI’s impact. In this workshop, participants will reflect on their professional and instructional values, using the Live Your Values card deck to consider ethical AI use in their disciplines. Participants will then revise an existing assignment that can support students in developing their own values and revise their learning objectives to foster students’ caring, curiosity, and community. This event will be preceded by a coffee hour, starting at 10 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring an existing assignment to use as part of an activity.

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Need to ease your grading load in a large course? Join us to explore techniques for delivering feedback efficiently and effectively at scale while still providing students with encouragement and direction to meet their goals. Presenter: Ava Arndt, Program Director for Innovation in Online and Accessible Pedagogy, Graduate Student Professional Development with Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement #effective-efficient-grading #large-enrollment #timely-feedback #support-student-learning Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

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

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.

Join with fellow Bruin book lovers (and a few Cal Bears too) as we discuss "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This"— a compelling work by Omar El Akkad that won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2025. This is sure to challenge our assumptions and push us out of our comfort zone as we assess America's role in the world through the eyes of this award-winning novelist and journalist. Newcomers are always welcome!

Put your knowledge to the test (with other Bruins) at Trivia Night, hosted every Wednesday at UOB (there are multiple locations). Prizes are given to winning teams!

In the 2025-26 Core Program conference, historians of the Ottoman, Qing, and Mughal empires revisit the problem of comparison by considering synchronicities and structural parallels across Asia. The third conference, "Empires of Things," looks at Society, Materiality, and Knowledge. In what new ways did merchants trade, how did artisans and craftsmen organize themselves, how did guilds transform, how did the pious communicate with each other, how did common subjects live, how did spatial imaginaries change? Organized by Professors Choon Hwee Koh & Meng Zhang (History, UCLA) and Abhishek Kaicker (History, UC Berkeley).

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Join your fellow Bruins for a morning hike at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano. We will be hiking the East Ridge/Cougar Pass/Bell Canyon loop. Total mileage is 5.4 miles with 721ft elevation gain. This trail is rated as Moderate. Total time is estimated 2-3 hours.

This Zoom workshop supports faculty and graduate student instructors in designing an AI policy for their course. Participants will discuss benefits and risks of GenAI use in education, before exploring their own perspectives from their disciplinary and instructional context. Finally, participants will work together to draft some guidelines for AI use in a course they may teach in the future. This workshop is designed for all instructors, including faculty and graduate students. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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In this session, explore practical strategies for improving AI prompts to generate higher-quality classroom assessments. We’ll share a structured approach to prompt design, highlight common pitfalls, and offer tips and tricks to produce sensible assessment items. Presenter: Kevin Chan, Associate Instructional Designer, Instructional Design and Media Production #practical-strategies #improving-ai-prompt-design #generate-classroom-assessment Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

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The Millennial Leadership course provides practical skills and builds confidence in key leadership areas, including effective delegation, managing former peers, conflict resolution, mitigating impostor syndrome, and navigating ambiguity.

Join us for a celebration of Bruin community and successful mentorship, and enjoy a shared meal with other members of the 2025-26 Alumni Mentor Program cohort. Following the meal, we encourage mentors and students to attend the My Last Lecture event together at 7 p.m. in De Neve Auditorium.

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Many professionals take “bridge” jobs out of necessity, after a layoff, career disruption or while re-tooling for more meaningful work. While these roles can provide stability, they can also quietly stall long-term career progress. In this practical, experience-based webinar, career counselor Markell R. Morris, MA, NCC, DCC shares real-world strategies drawn directly from job seekers who successfully used survival jobs as stepping stones, rather than dead ends. Participants will learn how to reframe their mindset, leverage everyday work experiences and strengthen their network to intentionally plan their next move and avoid burning out or losing momentum. This session is ideal for mid-career and late-career professionals navigating transition, as well as recent graduates balancing financial realities with long-term career goals.

Join us for a campuswide conversation designed to bring together students, staff and faculty in meaningful dialogue around the draft refreshed values. These gatherings are an opportunity to share perspectives, listen deeply and strengthen our sense of connection across the UCLA community. Read more about the True Bruin Values Refresh and check out the draft values here: https://truebruin.ucla.edu/

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Put your knowledge to the test (with other Bruins) at Trivia Night, hosted every Wednesday at UOB (there are multiple locations). Prizes are given to winning teams!

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! May: A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.

The learners, technologies, and policies educators must consider in a post-pandemic setting may seem overwhelming, while also offering instructors new opportunities to review, reflect, and restock their pedagogical toolkit. In this workshop, we will present key findings on the post-COVID students in higher education. Using these data, participants will discuss case studies and consider a range of practical, evidence-based practices to engage learners. Topics will include digital accessibility (including current requirements) and University Design for Learning.

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FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA Health 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. May 2026: FITWELL Talks: Space Medicine: Our Final Frontier with Dr. Aintablian, UCLA Health This talk will highlight our history in space, what has led us to this point of exploration, how the human body changes, and what we are doing to ensure humans survive in the final frontier.

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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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Join with fellow Bruin book lovers (and a few Cal Bears too) as we discuss this compelling work by Omar El Akkad that won the National Book Award for non-fiction in 2025. This is sure to challenge our assumptions and push us out of our comfort zone as we assess America's role in the world through the eyes of this award-winning novelist and journalist. Newcomers are always welcome!

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

Spark Student Engagement! This 30-minute interactive session invites participants to step into the role of learners by engaging in authentic classroom activities and exercises that model these approaches in practice. Together, participants will explore why these strategies matter and how they can be adapted for use even in low-tech, fixed-seat classrooms. The session highlights practical approaches instructors can apply immediately in their own teaching contexts. Join in-person

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Short-form video is a flexible tool for explaining key concepts, prompting reflection, and engaging students through familiar media. This session will explore pedagogically grounded use cases, showcase examples aligned with common learning goals, and demo simple, accessible workflows for creating and integrating short-form video into your courses. No prior video production experience required. Presenter: Tyler Compton, Multimedia Designer, Instructional Design and Media Production #short-form-video #enhancing-student-engagement #flexible-tool #multimodal-learning Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

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The Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase is Undergraduate Research Week’s main event. Hundreds of students will gather here on the Undergraduate Research Week website to share their work on student-initiated and faculty-led research and creative projects in livestreamed panels on May 19, 2026, and as recorded presentations and multimedia throughout the week.

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The Millennial Leadership course provides practical skills and builds confidence in key leadership areas, including effective delegation, managing former peers, conflict resolution, mitigating impostor syndrome, and navigating ambiguity.

California’s economy is navigating a period of heightened uncertainty shaped by geopolitical conflict, energy market volatility, shifting trade conditions, evolving labor market dynamics, and continued investment in artificial intelligence and related technologies. This program will provide a timely overview of the key forces influencing the state’s economic outlook and the implications for California’s industries, institutions, and workforce. Dr. Somjita Mitra ’00, Chief Economist for the California Department of Finance, will discuss several of the major developments affecting the economic environment in 2026. These may include the effects of global instability on inflation and energy prices, California’s exposure to trade and supply chain disruption, the relationship between business investment in AI and labor market adjustment, and the outlook for employment and growth across the state. Particular attention will be given to how these developments may affect sectors that are central to California’s economy, including technology, logistics, higher education, public finance, and innovation-driven industries. The discussion will place recent events in broader economic context and consider how national and international shifts may translate into state-level impacts. The program will conclude with an open question-and-answer session, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage directly on the economic issues most relevant to their work, studies, and communities. About the Speaker: Dr. Somjita Mitra serves as Chief Economist at the California Department of Finance, where she oversees the Economic Research Unit responsible for preparing the state’s economic forecasts and advising on policy developments. She also guides the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors and provides analysis to the Director of Finance, the Governor’s administration, and other state and local agencies. Before joining the Department of Finance, she was Director of the Institute for Applied Economics at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, where she led regional and industry studies across California. Earlier in her career, she worked as an economist and consultant specializing in market analysis, economic damages, and strategic research for public and private clients. She is also a member of the Public Policy Institute of California’s Economic Policy Center Advisory Council. Open to alumni, students, faculty, staff, and guests across the UC community.

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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 instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Are you prepared for the new NIH Common Form Biosketch requirements? Join this practical session to learn what’s changing and how to avoid common pitfalls before your next submission. We’ll walk through the new biosketch structure, and key updates. You’ll also learn how to navigate tools like SciENcv, MyNCBI and ORCID—and what investigators and administrators need to do now to stay compliant with NIH requirements. Instructor: Robin Faria, Director, CTSI Grants Submission Unit This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day before the workshop.

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Please join us for a foundational workshop on how to give effective feedback to students. Whether you’re leading a large lecture course or a small discussion section, this session will prepare you with equity-minded practices to support students in developing a growth-mindset and feedback literacy, as well as foster a classroom culture where feedback is valued. This Zoom session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Join us for the virtual Undergraduate Research Week Awards Ceremony, where we will celebrate the close of Undergraduate Research Week and honor winners of the Dean’s Prize and Faculty Mentor Award! Join Us on Zoom https://ucla.in/4rpBgS9

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Join us! The UCLA Mixed Alumni Association is organizing a social event at Guildhall in Burbank, where alums can meet and chat with other Mixed Alumni in the area.

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The Millennial Leadership course provides practical skills and builds confidence in key leadership areas, including effective delegation, managing former peers, conflict resolution, mitigating impostor syndrome, and navigating ambiguity.

TEDx proudly returns to UCLA, celebrating UCLA students, alumni, staff, faculty, community, and impact. Please stay tuned for further details on the event!

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UCLA Alumni Affairs, the UCLA Department of Economics, and the Academies for Social Entrepreneurship invite you to the UCLA Social Enterprise Academy Venture Showcase. Three student teams representing local community organizations will pitch business ventures to a panel of industry experts, angel investors, and prominent members of the UCLA community.

Part of the 2026 UCLA Festival of Preservation. Screening 1 of 2 Hearst Metrotone News: "Porgy & Bess Opening" (excerpt) Year: 1959 Country: U.S. Runtime: 2 min. Digital. B&W. Silent. Screening 2 of 2 Black Girl Year: 1972 Country: U.S. Language: English Runtime: 97 min. Digital. Color. Named by Film Comment as one of the best restorations of 2025, director Ossie Davis’ third feature is finding its audience more than 50 years after its original release. The play on which the film is based, Black Girl, by J. E. Franklin, who wrote the screenplay, was already a landmark of Black theater after a record-setting off-Broadway run in 1971 that earned Franklin the Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Playwright. Actor-turned-director Davis was coming off the box office success of his Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970), an adaptation of Chester Himes’ politically charged detective novel that helped spark the Blaxploitation wave of the 1970s. In a contemporaneous interview, civil rights icon Davis nevertheless lamented the lack of films about the “trials and tribulations of the Black middle class.” For the family in Black Girl, the personal and cultural politics of upward mobility are central to the conflicts among three generations of Black women. The youngest, Billie Jean (Peggy Pettitt), strives to become a dancer, earning taunts from her half-sisters (Gloria Edwards, Lorette Greene). Their mother, Rose (Louise Stubbs), still stinging from her own mother’s indifference, has seemingly given up on her own children, placing her hopes in Netta (Leslie Uggams), a neighborhood girl she took in now studying for law school. Every member of the ensemble cast — including a swaggering Brock Peters as Rose’s ex — rises to the occasion as their characters clash in a cramped Venice, California, home, prompting Variety to declare Black Girl the best depiction of Black family life “since Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun.” The film’s distributor, however, gave it an exploitation-style release, booking it in action houses with posters promising the same, leading the trade paper to complain the strategy would “keep away serious filmgoers who would have been rewarded by the fine directing and acting.” Black Girl now stands ready for rediscovery.—Paul Malcolm DCP. Production: Marconlee. Distribution: Cinerama Releasing. Producer: Robert H. Greenberg. Director: Ossie Davis. Screenwriter: J. E. Franklin. Based on the play by J. E. Franklin. Cinematographer: Glenwood J. Swanson. With: Brock Peters, Claudia McNeil, Leslie Uggams, Louise Stubbs, Peggy Pettitt. Restoration funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation. Restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Film Foundation from 35mm acetate original picture and track negatives. Laboratory services by illuminate Hollywood, Audio Mechanics, Simon Daniel Sound, Fotokem. Special thanks to J. E. Franklin, Malika Nzinga.

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Year: 1969 Country: U.S. Language: English Runtime: 60 min. Digital. Color. With original commercials Hosted by comedian Redd Foxx, …& Beautiful was the first syndicated television special produced for African American audiences to be sponsored by a Black-owned company (Johnson Products, makers of Afro Sheen). Directed by trailblazer Mark Warren, the first African American to win an Emmy Award in a directing category (for his work on Laugh-In), the groundbreaking music-variety special offered viewers a rare primetime showcase foregrounding Black excellence and pride. Dynamically stylized with Afrocentric and psychedelic designs and costuming, the vibrant production represents an invaluable late-’60s audiovisual time capsule documenting the joy, liberation and empowerment of the Black Is Beautiful movement.—Mark Quigley DCP. Syndicated. Production: Western Video Production. Executive Producer: Richard Gottlieb. Producer: Mark Warren. Director: Mark Warren. Writer: Cal Wilson. With: Redd Foxx, Della Reese, Donald McKayle Dancers. Preservation funding provided by the John H. Mitchell Television Preservation Endowment. Preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive from an original 2 in. videotape. Engineering services by CBS Media Exchange.

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The Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS) End of Year Celebration is a gathering to honor and celebrate the accomplishments, resilience, and leadership of formerly incarcerated and system-impacted scholars at UCLA. This event brings together students, campus partners, families, and community members to recognize the journeys and achievements of our scholars throughout the academic year.

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UCLA's Pilipino Alumni Association is hosting Sing-A-Thon to celebrate and share Filipino culture through musical expression. We welcome UCLA students, alumni, and the friends and family of UCLA's Filipino Community.

The Bruin Professionals Annual Golf Tournament brings together business leaders, alumni, and community members for a day of golf, networking, and philanthropy - all in support of the BP Kyra Goldfarb Legacy Scholarship Fund. This scholarship was established to honor Kyra Goldfarb’s legacy by helping deserving students pursue higher education and achieve their academic and professional goals. Every sponsorship, registration, and donation directly contributes to expanding educational opportunities for students who might not otherwise have access to them. Held on June 1, 2026, at Mulholland Hills Country Club in Tarzana, the tournament offers a fun day of golf, community connection, and celebration of the Bruin Professionals network. Participants enjoy a premier golf experience alongside breakfast, lunch, and a cocktail reception, while sponsors gain meaningful visibility and the opportunity to support a cause that invests in the next generation of leaders. Most importantly, the event channels the strength of the Bruin community into something lasting - scholarships that help students build brighter futures. Click the link below to learn more about Kyra Goldfarb and the Kyra Goldfarb Legacy Scholarship Fund! https://www.bruinprofessionals.com/kyra-goldfarb-scholarship-fund

Reception for Senior students that have completed the requirements of the True Bruin Tradition Keeper

The Millennial Leadership course provides practical skills and builds confidence in key leadership areas, including effective delegation, managing former peers, conflict resolution, mitigating impostor syndrome, and navigating ambiguity.

Join the Alumni Scholars Club as we turn the James West Alumni Center into a study space for all students.

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.

FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA Health 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. June 2026: FITWELL Talks: Beach Safety, with Ocean Lifeguard and UCLA Writing Programs Instructor Nathan Deuel When he was 45 years old, longtime UCLA writing instructor Nathan Deuel took the test to join L.A. County's vaunted Ocean Lifeguard Division. After a grueling 10-week academy, during which candidates leap off piers, dive from moving Baywatch rescue boats, and learn the skills to be a good ocean lifeguard, Deuel graduated last spring and started patrolling the county's 72 miles of coastline. Join us to discuss beach safety, what it's like to be a lifeguard, and what the county is doing to keep the ocean a fun place for everyone.

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In June, our book group turns to a work of award-winning fiction. We will discuss "James," by Percival Everett, which won the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction. A brilliant reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—both harrowing and satirical—told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. When Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he runs away until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck has faked his own death to escape his violent father. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond. Brimming with nuanced humor and lacerating observations that have made Everett a literary icon, this brilliant and tender novel radically illuminates Jim's agency, intelligence, and compassion as never before. James is destined to be a major publishing event and a cornerstone of twenty-first-century American literature. (from GoodReads) Join us for a discussion on Zoom. Newcomers are always welcome.

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

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A central figure in the literary and cultural spheres of the late nineteenth century, Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was also the originator of Irish modernism. Still, literary scholarship has largely sidelined his powerful influence over this movement. Regarded by his contemporaries as an outstanding artist, critic, and public intellectual until his imprisonment in 1895, current research on Wilde tends to confine his leading presence within the late Victorian aesthetic and decadent movements. By highlighting this overlooked aspect of Wilde’s legacy, “Oscar Wilde’s Modernist Legacies” will raise critical and theoretical awareness of his influence over modernist innovation not only within the field of literary production but also in related artistic areas in Ireland and beyond.

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This session introduces adaptive equity-oriented pedagogy (AEP). AEP adapts evidence-based practices (e.g., grading for equity, AI, formative assessments, UDL) to address barriers to student learning. Research studies show that, compared to active learning courses, instructors applying AEP increase average achievement by over a letter grade for all students. AEP also supports positive psychosocial outcomes (e.g., motivation, sense of self-efficacy, sense of community) across disciplines and college contexts. This session highlights strategies that instructors have used to adjust teaching, address equity barriers to learning, and increase achievement in over a dozen courses. It also shares findings on how AEP-Al supported greater student engagement and success across college courses. Presenter Bio: Andrew Estrada Phuong is an assistant professor in the Department of Education Studies at UC San Diego. He earned a master’s degree from Harvard and a PhD from UC Berkeley. His research examines how adaptive equity-oriented pedagogies (AEP), artificial intelligence, and professional development improve student achievement and positive psychosocial outcomes such as motivation, sense of self-efficacy, belonging, and reduced stereotype threat. In over a dozen STEM courses in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, and Statistics, his work has demonstrated that AEP-based professional development increased instructors’ equitable teaching competencies. Instructors have leveraged these competencies to improve their students’ success at scale. He has taught STEM pedagogy courses and co-developed award-winning, campus-wide programs that supported instructors, staff, and managers in using AEP to improve learner success at scale. His work has been recognized with the Teaching Effectiveness Award, the UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Team Award, the 2024 Robert J. Menges New Researcher Award from the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Faculty Teaching, Evaluation, and Development SIG, and the POD Network’s 2025 Robert J. Menges Award. His work was featured in Times Higher Education, and UC San Diego Today called him “The Teaching Transformer.”

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True Blue Bruins are making beautiful music in San Diego — and we're showing up to cheer them on! UCLA alumni Dr. Arian Khaefi conducts, and even more Bruins fill the ranks of the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus for their stunning season finale. This is our chance to rally around our own and experience world-class music made by people who bleed blue and gold. The program features Arvo Pärt's serene Berliner Messe, the world premiere of Akari Komura's Nee Commission, and Maurice Duruflé's transcendent Requiem — a powerful journey through reflection and renewal. Sunday, June 7 1 - 4 p.m. Schedule: 1 p.m. Pre-concert lecture by Dr. Khaefi + exclusive Bruin meet & greet 2 p.m. Concert Eight clap for our Bruins on stage — then sit back and let the music move you. Note: Parking info will be sent with your email confirmation directly from LJSC

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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! June: Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is suggested that you please listen to the audio book. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.

The Millennial Leadership course provides practical skills and builds confidence in key leadership areas, including effective delegation, managing former peers, conflict resolution, mitigating impostor syndrome, and navigating ambiguity.

A year end party for graduating seniors. RSVP required. Food, music, and gift will be provided

The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center’s inaugural symposium will provide a forum for dialogue on the impact of emerging technologies. Presenters and participants will thoughtfully address AI’s evolving role in teaching and learning from a variety of perspectives, and live demonstrations will showcase various tools for responsibly integrating AI into courses. The symposium will include: Keynote Address by Terence Tao Terence Tao, professor and the James and Carol Collins Chair in the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences, will examine the implications of AI in higher education. Learn more about the keynote speaker. Panel Discussion A group of faculty experts will illuminate the implications of AI’s presence in higher education. Concurrent Sessions Flash talks and roundtables will showcase examples of how instructors have developed and integrated AI tools. Technology Exposition and Social Hour Hands-on demonstrations to explore AI tools for teaching and learning.

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Join fellow UCLA Alumni San Diego Regional Network for a day of service, connection, and community as we beautify local trails! Promote canyon health while enjoying fresh air and connecting with your community. Volunteers will care for native plants, remove invasive plants, and remove trash/small-debris from restoration areas. **Role:** As stewards of the City Heights Canyons, you can make a lasting impact by coming prepared! We suggest wearing long sleeves, a hat, and bringing a reusable water bottle! (we provide the refills) **Pro Tips:** The address provided is the closest point of access to the trailhead. Please street park, and be respectful of the neighbors- be mindful to not block driveways. Be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and sun protection, a water jug will be available for refills. Recommended attire: long pants and a long sleeve shirt. **Required attire:** Closed-toed shoes. Gloves and tools will be provided. Upon arrival, check in with Canyonlands staff and sign the waiver. The phone number provided is not accessible the day of events, so please contact us with any questions prior to the day of the event. Any potential updates will be posted to our Instagram page @sdcanyonlands.

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The Millennial Leadership course provides practical skills and builds confidence in key leadership areas, including effective delegation, managing former peers, conflict resolution, mitigating impostor syndrome, and navigating ambiguity.

Join the UCLA Alumni Arizona Network for a casual networking dinner! This is a great opportunity for UCLA alumni in the Flagstaff area to meet and connect. Get to know the Arizona Bruin community! If you cannot attend this specific dinner, please reach out to Chey Tor and let him know that you would be interested in attending a future event in the Flagstaff area. Chey can be reached at chey@cheytor.com or 602.487.3975.

Join the Conejo Valley Bruins at the Stonehaus in Westlake Village for a relaxed evening of connection and community. Your ticket includes pizza and salad—come spend time with other Bruins.

In person: chef and restaurateur Alice Waters. Director Alfonso Arua’s Like Water for Chocolate was an arthouse sensation when first released and still defines the evocative power of food in film. Based on Laura Esquivel’s novel, its sensuous tale of forbidden love unfolds in early 20th-century Mexico when Tita is bound by family tradition to remain unmarried to care for her mother. Prevented from acting on her love for the handsome Pedro, she pours her passion and heartbreak into her cooking which has a magical, intoxicating effect on those who consume it. The intimacy of the heart and the intimacy of the kitchen transform culinary preparation into a powerful expression of desire, rebellion and yearning.—Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm Director: Alfonso Arau. Screenwriter: Laura Esquivel. With: Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, Regina Torné. 35mm print courtesy of the Sundance Collection at the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

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In person: Q&A with actor David Selby and historian Jim Pierson, editor of Dark Shadows Noir: Classic Black and White Photography From the Dan Curtis Productions Archive. Book signing with Pierson before the screening. Guest speaker Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment. Premiering on June 27, 1966, on ABC-TV, Dark Shadows (1966–71) represented an outré experiment in daytime television that became an unexpected breakout hit and evergreen cult classic. Created by horror-maestro Dan Curtis (The Night Stalker, Trilogy of Terror), the innovative soap opera, which initially struggled in the ratings, expanded greatly in popularity in its second year with the addition of a 175-year-old charismatic vampire character named Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid). As the eerily atmospheric series evolved to fuse gothic supernatural elements and romance into complex storylines, it developed a passionate youth following and became a pop culture phenomenon. In the process, the videotaped series earned the distinction of being the first soap to spawn a theatrical motion picture spin-off, House of Dark Shadows (1970), and several additional feature films and reboots. The beloved original series ran for over 1,200 episodes before its abrupt cancellation in 1971. In the ensuing decades, the aura surrounding Dark Shadows has only intensified, with the influential program enjoying nearly constant reruns in syndication, luring an influx of new viewers into the mysterious, shadow-drenched world of the wealthy Collins family of fictional Collinsport, Maine. Join us for a celebration of Dark Shadows, exactly 60 years to the day of its premiere, including the debut episode and rare archival footage. Before the screening, historian Jim Pierson will sign copies of Dark Shadows Noir: Classic Black and White Photography from the Dan Curtis Productions Archive. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Dark Shadows star, actor David Selby, and Jim Pierson. Programmed and note written by John H. Mitchell Television Curator Mark Quigley.

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Guests will play Loteria (Mexican Bingo games) win prizes. Appetizers and drink non-alcoholic drinks will be provided free of charge by the restaurant owner.

Join us for a coastal hike/walk in Palos Verdes with stunning ocean views! We will meet at Pelican Cove Park in the parking lot at 8:45 a.m. We will walk the coastal path north past Point Vincente and then south past Terranea. For those who are interested, the group can explore the beach at Pelican Cove and Terranea and grab a coffee or snack at Terranea on the way back. Please make sure that you are prepared with appropriate footwear, sunscreen and/or a hat, and plenty of water.

In person: director Karen Arthur; editor Carol Littleton; Paula Chambers, daughter of screenwriter and actor Joan Hotchkis; Eric Morris, acting teacher and director of the theatrical production of Legacy. Guest speaker Legacy is the story of Bissie Hapgood, a woman unraveling under the pressures of a vapid and materialistic society consumed with dinner-plate settings, soap operas and sexual frustration. The material originated as a one-woman show in 1973, written and performed by Joan Hotchkis, a versatile talent celebrated for her roles on television series including The Odd Couple and The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts. Karen Arthur, a first-time filmmaker, saw Hotchkis on stage and convinced the actor to adapt the screenplay and star in the film. Independently produced and financed, Legacy, like its peers Wanda (1970) and A Woman Under the Influence (1974), confounds 1970s Hollywood’s expectations with the introduction of a new kind of cinematic woman. Bissie stuns audiences with her honesty that is confrontational, yet heartfelt and a vulnerability that is never sentimental and always surprising. Legacy features an exceptional crew at the start of what would become a set of accomplished careers. Arthur, who would go on to direct The Mafu Cage (1978) and become a prolific television director, winning an Emmy Award for Cagney & Lacey, collaborated with cinematographer John Bailey (Ordinary People, 1980, In the Line of Fire, 1993) and editor Carol Littleton (E.T., 1982, The Manchurian Candidate, 2004). Note written by Archive Research and Study Center Officer Maya Montañez Smukler.

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Presented by UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program.

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Since 2008, a team of University of California alumni, students and friends have participated in an annual 10K charity race through the heart of central London. Run, walk, or skip with UC Alumni UK this year to support student scholarships!

Presented by UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program.

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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! July: The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.

In an era where nearly every job seeker is using AI to help with job applications, many candidates worry that their applications aren’t being seen or that they sound just like everyone else. This workshop teaches UCLA alumni how to use AI strategically to stand out, not blend in. Participants will learn how employers use AI in hiring, how to avoid generic AI-generated language and how to enhance their unique professional voice through smarter prompting. We’ll walk through practical tools for tailoring applications, strengthening LinkedIn visibility and using AI to accelerate—not replace—the human elements that make a candidate memorable. Participants will leave with three actionable steps they can take in the next month to elevate their job search using AI.