Thursday January 8
Student Training for myCAE
Thu 1/8 • 6PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Thu 1/8 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Introduction to the GRM, GSRM
Thu 1/8 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will explain best practices for writing the essay component of the Graduate Research Mentorship (GRM) and Graduate Summer Research Mentorship (GSRM) fellowships that are reviewed and awarded by the UCLA Division of Graduate Education. After a presentation, the workshop facilitators and additional writing consultants who have received these fellowships will be available to answer questions.
Wrestling Club: Women's Wrestling (FREE Workshop)
Thu 1/8 • 12PM - 1PM PST
John Wooden Center, Blue Room
Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
Sanda Kickboxing (FREE Workshop)
Thu 1/8 • 5PM - 6PM PST
John Wooden Center, Blue Room
Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
Filipino Kali: Weapons Combat (FREE Workshop)
Thu 1/8 • 6PM - 7PM PST
Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
Friday January 9
Student Training for myCAE
Fri 1/9 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Fri 1/9 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Boxing: Punch Like a Pro (FREE Workshop)
Fri 1/9 • 4PM - 5PM PST
John Wooden Center, Blue Room
Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
BJJ: Pins, Joint Locks, Chokes (FREE Workshop)
Fri 1/9 • 5PM - 6PM PST
John Wooden Center, Blue Room
Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
MMA: Standing to Ground
Fri 1/9 • 6PM - 7PM PST
John Wooden Center, Blue Room
Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
Monday January 12
Student Training for myCAE
Mon 1/12 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Mon 1/12 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
CRPxHEART Overdose Prevention Training Workshop
Mon 1/12 • 2PM - 3:30PM PST RSVP
SAC 1-2
Join us for our collaboration with the UCLA Health Education Resource Team (HEART) on Monday, January 12th from 2:00–3:30 PM in SAC 1-2. Learn life-saving strategies of spotting overdoses and alcohol poisoning, and how to use Narcan! Light refreshments provided. RSVP by 1/9.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #MentalHealth
Tuesday January 13
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Saving Time with Alternative Assessment Strategies
Tue 1/13 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
What if you could grade less, while still providing students with meaningful assessment experiences? This session explores how alternative assessment strategies—such as completion grading, peer and self-assessment, and “ungrading”— can ease your grading burden while supporting students in developing key skills. Presenter: Sammy Solis, Assistant Director for Teaching Development, Instructor Engagement and Educational Development #alternativeassessment #ungrading #efficientgrading Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Student Training for myCAE
Tue 1/13 • 6PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Vision Board Workshop
Tue 1/13 • 4PM - 5:30PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Begin the year grounded! Create a vision board that centers your values, intentions, and the energy you want to carry into 2026.
Wednesday January 14
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Wed 1/14 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Self-Editing Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English
Wed 1/14 • 5:15PM - 6:45PM PST RSVP
This workshop will provide concrete strategies and online tools to enable non-native speakers of English to improve their writing and editing process, check grammatical issues, make appropriate vocabulary choices and approach issues like article and preposition usage in their own writing projects.
Current Affairs of Immigration Laws for F-1 and J-1 International Students
Canceled Wed 1/14 • 11AM - 12PM PST
To be determined
Informational session on the current immigration landscape for F-1 and J-1 international students. Provides information on current immigration laws and policies involving F-1 and J-1 international students. Overview of the potential policy implications and administrative processes affecting F-1 and J-1 students.
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 1/14 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.
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Wellness Series: Exploring Values & Setting Goals
Wed 1/14 • 3PM - 4PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
This wellness workshop will explore value reflection and attainable goal-setting. Learn how to make and commit to SMART Goals that align with your intentions for the new year.
Current Affairs of Immigration Laws for F-1 and J-1 International Students
Wed 1/14 • 11AM - 12PM PST RSVP
De Neve Plaza Room
Informational session on the current immigration landscape for F-1 and J-1 international students. Provides information on current immigration laws and policies involving F-1 and J-1 international students. Overview of the potential policy implications and administrative processes affecting F-1 and J-1 students. UCLA Students Only. Student status will be verified at check-in.
Thursday January 15
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Canceled Thu 1/15 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Strategic Reading
Thu 1/15 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
Feeling overwhelmed by your reading lists? Concerned that you are missing the point of what you have just read? Are you taking pages of notes for every article you read? This workshop will cover effective reading and note-taking strategies so that you read more efficiently, assess your reading with a critical eye, and annotate each work so that important concepts are easily accessible. Note: This workshop does not teach speed-reading techniques.
Wrestling Club: Women's Wrestling (FREE Workshop)
Thu 1/15 • 12PM - 1PM PST
John Wooden Center, Blue Room
Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
Friday January 16
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Fri 1/16 • 11AM - 12PM PST
This 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.
Student Drop-In for myCAE
Canceled Fri 1/16 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Drop-in session for students to troubleshoot brief questions about their use of myCAE.
Saturday January 17
UCLA Kickboxing Club (New Club - FREE Workshop)
Sat 1/17 • 1PM - 2PM PST
John Wooden Center, Blue Room
Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
Monday January 19
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Mon 1/19 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Tuesday January 20
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Bruin Learn Basics: Small Tweaks, Big Impact
Tue 1/20 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Looking to boost student engagement or make your Bruin Learn site easier to navigate-- even mid-quarter? It’s never too late to learn small, effective design tricks that help streamline your course site and help students stay on track. Presenter: Caroline Kong, Senior Associate Director for Engaged Digital Learning #bruin-learn-setup #support-student-navigation #favorite-tips Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Student Training for myCAE
Tue 1/20 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Colors & Connection
Tue 1/20 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Come join for a workshop from Project UnLonely bridging creative expression with meaningful connection-building.
Movement and Meditation
Tue 1/20 • 1:15PM - 2PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks).
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Tue 1/20 • 11AM - 1PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Wednesday January 21
Project Organization for Writing
Wed 1/21 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PST RSVP
In this workshop, we will discuss how to set up an organized system for a large-scale research and writing project, especially the writing components.
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 1/21 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.
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Books & Bonding
Wed 1/21 • 5PM - 6PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Love books? Care about mental health? Crave good convos with great people? You’re in the right place! Books and Bonding is a weekly club that meets to discuss ideas around improving resilience and create a community of resilient Bruins.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Wed 1/21 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Thursday January 22
Info Session - Collegium of University Teaching Fellows (CUTF)
Thu 1/22 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Learn how to apply to develop and teach a course based on YOUR doctoral research through the Collegium of University Teaching Fellows program! Graduate student fellows will receive tuition and fee remission during the quarter when they teach their course, provided they meet all eligibility requirements. Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for an information session on January 22, 28, or February 2 to learn more about program requirements and the application process. Attend either session; the content will be duplicative.
Student Training for myCAE
Thu 1/22 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.
Time Management and Productivity Tips for Writing
Thu 1/22 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PST RSVP
In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for time management, goal setting, and productivity when conducting large-scale research and writing projects, especially for the writing components.
Reflect with RISE: New Beginnings
Thu 1/22 • 11PM - 11:30PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us for a beginner friendly guided meditation. Take some time to breathe, meet community, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, and stillness.
My Light in Winter: Mini Candle-Making & Affirmation Setting
Thu 1/22 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us for a cozy pause in a busy winter season, a low-pressure space to unwind, create and decorate a small candle, and set a small intention. Students can reflect, craft a simple affirmation, and carry a little reminder of their own inner light through the rest of the season.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Thu 1/22 • 11AM - 1PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
CRP Community Program Meeting #3
Thu 1/22 • 2PM - 3PM PST RSVP
SAC 1
Come together on Thursday, January 22nd from 2:00–3:00 PM in SAC Conference Room 1 for our first Community Program Meeting of 2026! Build community, enjoy a free meal, hear from a campus partner, and engage in our fun activity! RSVP by Tuesday, 1/20 to be counted for food.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #MentalHealth
Friday January 23
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Fri 1/23 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Saturday January 24
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Sunday January 25
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Monday January 26
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
The Safe Space: Connection and Friendship
Mon 1/26 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
The Safe Space is a community for neurodiverse Bruins to make friends, find belonging, and learn about mental health and resilience resources. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday January 27
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Office Hours Reimagined: A Collaborative Approach
Tue 1/27 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
This talk focuses on increasing student engagement during office hours to support student learning. It includes a discussion of the research supported benefits of attending office hours and practical strategies to encourage students to come to office hours that can be implemented throughout the quarter across disciplines and course types. Presenter: Megan Abraham, Ph.D Candidate in Education #taandpostdocteachingconferenceflashtalk #officehours #supportingstudents Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Wednesday January 28
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Info Session - Collegium of University Teaching Fellows (CUTF)
Wed 1/28 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Learn how to apply to develop and teach a course based on YOUR doctoral research through the Collegium of University Teaching Fellows program! Graduate student fellows will receive tuition and fee remission during the quarter when they teach their course, provided they meet all eligibility requirements. Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for an information session on January 22, 28, or February 2 to learn more about program requirements and the application process. Attend either session; the content will be duplicative.
Strategies for Writing the STEM Dissertation Proposal
Wed 1/28 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop, geared toward students in STEM fields, will cover dissertation proposal structures and components, as well as writing process strategies and time management. In addition, we will address issues related to the oral defense portion of the proposal.
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 1/28 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational
Thursday January 29
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
The Politics of Migrant Scapegoating: A Conversation on Inclusion and Exclusion
Thu 1/29 • 6PM PST RSVP
To be announced
Prof. Claire Adida is a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and faculty co-director at the Immigration Policy Lab at Stanford University. Her research on the topic of immigration and kindness investigates how countries manage new and existing forms of diversity, what exacerbates or alleviates outgroup prejudice and discrimination, and how vulnerable groups navigate discriminatory environments. Prof. Adida will be joined conversation by Prof. Hiroshi Motomura, faculty co-director of the UCLA Center for Immigration Law and Policy, and Prof. Abel Valenzuela, the dean of UCLA’s Division of Social Sciences.
Friday January 30
Speaking Across Conflict Workshop for Students
Fri 1/30 • 12PM - 3PM PST RSVP
To be announced
The Dialogue across Differences Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for UCLA students to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety. Location: This session will be held in-person only on the UCLA campus and will not be recorded. Location shared upon RSVP.
Speaking Across Conflict Workshop for Students
Fri 1/30 • 12PM - 3PM PST RSVP
To be announced
The Dialogue across Differences Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for UCLA students to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety. Location: This session will be held in-person only on the UCLA campus and will not be recorded. Location shared upon RSVP.
Monday February 2
From Pitch to Publish in the Public Humanities
Mon 2/2 - Tue 2/3 RSVP
Royce 314
Join award-winning writers and journalists Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold for two days of panels and workshops. When: February 2–3, 2026 Location: Royce 314 Free and open to the public. Today, it is vital that scholars’ work is made widely available and accessible to the public. Is your research part of the public discourse? Do you have stories the public at large would benefit from knowing? Do you want to reach a broader audience, an audience beyond the peer-reviewed academic outlets? Do you want to learn how to pitch your specific story and research to non-academic publications? We have invited two writers and journalists, Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold, to offer insights on the public humanities writing, pitching, and publication process in a series of panels, workshops, and individual feedback sessions.
#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Alumni #Educational #Career
Leveraging Python-Generated Learning Analytics to Support General Chemistry Student Success
Mon 2/2 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Pritzker 1531
Large introductory chemistry courses generate extensive assessment, clickstream, and participation data, yet students rarely receive timely, actionable feedback that can meaningfully guide their learning. This project introduces a Python-based learning analytics pipeline designed to transform raw course data into individualized, interpretable reports that help students understand their progress, identify conceptual disparities, and make informed decisions about their study strategies. Preliminary analyses indicate that students who regularly engage with the reports demonstrate more accurate self-assessment, improved metacognitive strategy use, and more targeted help-seeking behaviors. This work demonstrates how instructor-created Python tools can scale personalized feedback in large-enrollment STEM courses, shifting analytics from a grading mechanism to a pedagogically meaningful resource that empowers student learning. Presenter Bio: Jocelyn E. (“Josie”) Nardo (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at The Ohio State University whose research examines how disciplinary norms in chemistry are experienced by students who are discouraged from pursuing or remaining in the field. She studies how course design, assessment practices, and departmental structures shape students’ day-to-day interactions with chemistry, with particular attention to students from communities historically pushed out of the discipline, including disabled students, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, students with limited financial resources, and students of color. Her work on disability in chemistry learning environments, students’ help-seeking and learning ecosystems, and graduate program milestones has been published in Chemistry Education Research and Practice and the Journal of Chemical Education. She is PI and co-PI on grants from the Spencer Foundation, the National Science Foundation, UL Research Institutes, and The Ohio State’s Kirwan Institute and Student Academic Success Research Award program.
Info Session - Collegium of University Teaching Fellows (CUTF)
Mon 2/2 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
Learn how to apply to develop and teach a course based on YOUR doctoral research through the Collegium of University Teaching Fellows program! Graduate student fellows will receive tuition and fee remission during the quarter when they teach their course, provided they meet all eligibility requirements. Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for an information session on January 22, 28, or February 2 to learn more about program requirements and the application process. Attend either session; the content will be duplicative.
Tuesday February 3
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Teaching Across Levels
Tue 2/3 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Learn about the concept of differentiated instruction and explore how to effectively support students with varying academic backgrounds in large lectures, labs, and discussion sections. Through real-world scenarios and reflective activities, participants will identify common challenges, analyze inclusive teaching strategies, and consider how to adapt their practices to better support all learners. Presenter: Elyse Gueidon, Associate Director for Graduate Student Professional Development with Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement #differentiatedinstruction #realworldscenarios #commonchallenges Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Aligning Learning Objectives with Lesson Planning (In-person workshop)
Tue 2/3 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
This foundational pedagogical workshop prepares participants to create student-centered and effective lesson plans using the framework of backward design. Participants will explore the three steps of backward design–developing student learning objectives, determining assessment evidence, and choosing activities and instruction – and practice applying that structure to design of sample lesson plans. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. This workshop will be hosted in-person and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
From Pitch to Publish in the Public Humanities
Mon 2/2 - Tue 2/3 RSVP
Royce 314
Join award-winning writers and journalists Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold for two days of panels and workshops. When: February 2–3, 2026 Location: Royce 314 Free and open to the public. Today, it is vital that scholars’ work is made widely available and accessible to the public. Is your research part of the public discourse? Do you have stories the public at large would benefit from knowing? Do you want to reach a broader audience, an audience beyond the peer-reviewed academic outlets? Do you want to learn how to pitch your specific story and research to non-academic publications? We have invited two writers and journalists, Lauren Markham and Chris Feliciano Arnold, to offer insights on the public humanities writing, pitching, and publication process in a series of panels, workshops, and individual feedback sessions.
#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Alumni #Educational #Career
Strategies for Writing the Master's Thesis (STEM Focus)
Tue 2/3 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's thesis for students in STEM fields. It will include writing activities and discussion to help participants develop their thesis topics. We will also present strategies for organizing research and literature reviews, as well as tips for drafting and revision.
Wednesday February 4
Winter Quarter Drop-In Dates
Wed 2/4 • 9AM - 4PM PST
A239 Murphy Hall
Come by our office at A239 Murphy Hall or on Zoom to ask legal questions! We provide legal counseling on: *Landlord-Tenant issues *Immigration issues *Employment issues *Family law *Criminal/traffic matters *University-related concerns (Disciplinary; Title IX) *Personal Injury *And more!! Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Meeting ID: 926 8881 6950 Passcode: 675685
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 2/4 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.
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Thursday February 5
Strategies for Writing the Master's Thesis (Humanities and Social Science Focus)
Thu 2/5 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's thesis or project of similar length (like a qualifying paper) for students in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It will include writing activities and discussion to help participants develop their thesis topics. We will also present strategies for organizing research and literature reviews, as well as tips for drafting and revision.
Course Design Fundamentals for TAs
Thu 2/5 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Powell 190
This workshop will introduce the foundational principles of effective university course design. Participants will explore the backward design approach to align learning objectives, assessments, and activities, and will be introduced to reflective practices that can enhance teaching and learning. Join the Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement unit of TLC for drop-in hours immediately after the workshop from 2-4pm to work on developing or refining a course in your field with support from TLC staff and peers.
TA & Postdoc Drop-In Hours - Course Design Edition!
Thu 2/5 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Powell 190
Work through questions about designing lesson plans and syllabi while enjoying refreshments and building community with fellow TAs and postdocs. TLC staff members from the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement (GSPSE) team will also be available for support.
Friday February 6
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 2/6 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3–4 p.m. Fridays: Noon–1 p.m. Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2–3 p.m. Fridays: 9–10 a.m.
Monday February 9
Aligning Learning Objectives with Lesson Planning (Online workshop)
Mon 2/9 • 2PM - 3PM PST RSVP
This foundational pedagogical online workshop prepares participants to create student-centered and effective lesson plans using the framework of backward design. Participants will explore the three steps of backward design–developing student learning objectives, determining assessment evidence, and choosing activities and instruction – and practice applying that structure to design of sample lesson plans. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. This online workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Register to receive the Zoom link. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Mindful Writing Retreat (Feb 9)
Mon 2/9 • 1:30PM - 4PM PST RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Mon 2/9 • 3PM - 4PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3–4 p.m. Fridays: Noon–1 p.m. Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2–3 p.m. Fridays: 9–10 a.m.
Tuesday February 10
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) Question Personalization
Tue 2/10 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
This session will introduce you to the new question personalization feature available in Explorance Blue, UCLA’s course feedback platform. Please join us to learn how you can add up to five additional questions to your Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) surveys. Presenter: Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager, Student Experience Initiatives, TLC #SET #questionpersonalization #exploranceblue #studentfeedback #newfeatures Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Strategies for Writing the Master's Client/Capstone Project
Tue 2/10 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of how to write a master's client project or other master's capstone (projects other than the academic thesis). It will include strategies for developing topics, timeline, goals, and document structure. We will also present effective strategies for drafting and revision, as well as managing the project overall.
Wednesday February 11
Trauma-Informed and Care-Centered Pedagogies (Online workshop)
Wed 2/11 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
What is trauma, and how does it impact student learning? This online workshop answers these questions with psychology and neuroscience-based research on the cognitive impacts of trauma, after which participants will explore principles of trauma-informed and care-centered pedagogy. Participants will practice applying a trauma-informed approach in case studies, in addition to identifying care-centered and compassionate teaching practices to support the learning of all students. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. Register to receive the Zoom link. This workshop will be hosted and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 2/11 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.
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Thursday February 12
Speaking Across Conflict Workshop for Graduate Students
Thu 2/12 • 12PM - 3PM PST RSVP
To be announced
The Dialogue across Differences Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for graduate students to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety. Location: This session will be held in-person only on the UCLA campus and will not be recorded. Location shared upon RSVP.
Deepening the Dialogue for UCLA Students
Thu 2/12 • 5PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Are you a UCLA undergraduate, graduate, or professional student who has already participated in a “Speaking Across Conflict” workshop? This interactive session will give you a chance to keep practicing the skills you learned in this workshop in conversation with other UCLA community members about the issues that matter most to you. Join together with others to “see people as they wish to be seen” and to be heard and listened to on your own terms.
Speaking Across Conflict Workshop for Graduate Students
Thu 2/12 • 12PM - 3PM PST RSVP
Powell Library Room 190
The Dialogue across Differences Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for graduate students to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety. Location: This session will be held in-person only on the UCLA campus and will not be recorded. Location shared upon RSVP.
Friday February 13
Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours
Fri 2/13 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Beginning Winter 2026, Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) will offer virtual drop-in hours with Cassidy Alvarado, Program Manager of Student Experience Initiatives. Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Evaluation Coordinators can get support navigating Blue (UCLA’s course feedback platform), accessing reports, and more. Instructors and Teaching Assistants Mondays: 3–4 p.m. Fridays: Noon–1 p.m. Evaluation Coordinators and Department Staff Tuesdays: 2–3 p.m. Fridays: 9–10 a.m.
Tuesday February 17
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Two Truths and a Lie: Gamifying Generative AI Through Analyses of L.A.
Tue 2/17 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
In the age of generative AI, ensuring that students accomplish the first-year writing seminar learning objectives of defining their perspective and understanding writing as a process presents a unique concern. Taking the example of the first writing seminar "Los Angeles: City of Contradictions," this interactive talk presents a method of engaging students in a discovery process of the limits of AI and invites participants to experience it first hand. Presenter: Avery Weinman, Ph.D Candidate in History #taandpostdocteachingconferenceflashtalk #gamifyingGenAI #writingasaprocess Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Wednesday February 18
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 2/18 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.
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Friday February 20
Course Design Workshop -Winter 2026
Fri 1/23 - Fri 2/20 RSVP
Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.
Monday February 23
Mindful Writing Retreat (Feb 23)
Mon 2/23 • 1:30PM - 4PM PST RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.
Tuesday February 24
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: How to Compare and Evaluate AI Tools
Tue 2/24 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Choosing the right AI tool can be a real challenge. This short presentation provides a practical framework, using the Diffusion of Innovation model, to help you choose the best tools. We will explore the five key attributes, which are relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, trialability, and observability. The discussion will support you to confidently select GenAI solutions that enhance teaching and learning. Presenter: Sirui Wang, Senior Instructional Designer with Instructional Design and Media Production #GenAI #pick-your-innovation #diffusion-of-innovation #enhancing-teaching-and-learning Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.
Wednesday February 25
Strategies for Writing Longer Literature Reviews
Wed 2/25 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing longer literature reviews for theses, dissertations, proposals, and review papers. The workshop will also address organizational approaches and writing process issues.
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 2/25 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.
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Wednesday March 4
Strategies for Writing the Social Sciences Dissertation Proposal
Wed 3/4 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of the main components of a dissertation proposal in the social sciences and cover strategies for writing the research questions, literature review, and methods sections, as well as some tips for getting through this sometimes daunting process. (These strategies should be adapted to your department's and advisor's expectations about the structure and content of your proposal.) If you have preliminary drafts of an abstract or research questions, please bring them.
Winter Quarter Drop-In Dates
Wed 3/4 • 9AM - 4PM PST
A239 Murphy Hall
Come by our office at A239 Murphy Hall or on Zoom to ask legal questions! We provide legal counseling on: *Landlord-Tenant issues *Immigration issues *Employment issues *Family law *Criminal/traffic matters *University-related concerns (Disciplinary; Title IX) *Personal Injury *And more!! Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Meeting ID: 926 8881 6950 Passcode: 675685
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 3/4 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.
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Thursday March 5
Strategies for Writing the Humanities Dissertation Prospectus
Thu 3/5 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop is geared towards giving prospectus writers the tools to write their prospectus over the course of two months. We will discuss literature review and argument development as well as how to turn the many different pieces of a prospectus into a coherent document. Please note: this is meant to be an addition to--not a substitution for--serious discussions with your advisor about what is expected of you in your home department.
Friday March 6
Bring Your Own Syllabus: Co-Working and Consultation Session
Fri 3/6 • 1PM - 3PM PST RSVP
Powell 190
Are you looking to refresh, rewrite, or rethink your syllabus? Are you designing a new course, and want to learn about best practices for syllabus design? Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for a co-working and peer review session during which you will look at example syllabi; consider backward design principles for syllabus design; explore strategies to foster belonging in your syllabus; and, finally, create a digitally accessible syllabus. This session is open to all instructors, including TAs and postdocs.
Monday March 9
Mindful Writing Retreat (March 9)
Mon 3/9 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.
Wednesday March 11
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 3/11 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PDT
Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.
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