Graduate & Professional

Wednesday February 18

Academic Accommodation Drop-In

Time Wed 2/18 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST

Zoom

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

Center for Accessible Education

WINTER CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 2/18 • 10AM - 11AM PST

Zoom

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Career

Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Safety and Respect on Campus

Time Wed 2/18 • 4PM - 5PM PST

Zoom

This workshop provides graduate students—particularly those in mentee or advisee relationships—with tools to recognize early warning signs of disrespect, boundary violations, and power imbalances within academic settings. Participants will learn how to identify concerning behaviors, understand their rights to a safe and respectful learning environment, and explore strategies for self-advocacy. A CARE Advocate will offer guidance on navigating difficult interactions, accessing confidential support, and utilizing campus resources when concerns arise. Through discussion and scenario-based learning, this session empowers graduate students to promote safety, foster mutual respect, and advocate for their well-being within their academic relationships.

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Graduate Student Resource Center

Wellness Wrapped: Building Everyday Care Kits

Time Wed 2/18 • 4:30PM - 5:30PM PST

Student Activities Center (SAC), Conference Room 4

Join us for an engaging presentation on mental, physical, and emotional wellness, where we’ll explore practical ways to care for our whole selves. Following the presentation, participants will work together to build everyday hygiene kits for students to take home. This hands-on activity is a great opportunity to learn, give back, and support student well-being in a meaningful way. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Graduate Student Resource Center

Adopt a Bruin Buddy

Time Wed 2/18 • 10AM - 5PM PST

Graduate Student Resource Center, Student Activities Center, Room B-11

Grad school is stressful so it’s important to take care of yourself. Join us for Adopt a Bruin Buddy to pick out a little plush partner for those tough times. We will also be giving away self-care goodie bags to support you throughout the Winter quarter.

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Graduate Student Resource Center

Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins

Time Wed 2/18 • 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Books & Bonding

Time Wed 2/18 • 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Wellness Series: Sound & Scents Relaxation Session

Time Wed 2/18 • 11AM - 12PM PST

RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Join us for a community workshop on sound and scents as tools for relaxation. Make your own relaxing playlist and engage with calming essential oil blends.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Ace and Aro Space

Time Wed 2/18 • 3PM - 4:30PM PST RSVP

LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

The Ace and Aro Space is a weekly dialogue and affinity space wanting to build community or learn more about the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Social #Community

LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Thursday February 19

Leadership Series: Career Rountables: Careers in Advocacy

Time Thu 2/19 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP

Strathmore Building, Room 200 (2nd Floor)

Come chat with UCLA advanced degree alumni who work in advocacy-related jobs. Build professional relationships and learn more about the industry through tables built for career conversations. Dinner provided!

#GraduateProfessional #Leadership #Professional

Graduate Student Resource Center

Technical Resources at UCLA: Standards and Patents

Time Thu 2/19 • 1PM - 2PM PST

Ever been curious about what technical standards and patents are? Or how to find them? In this workshop you'll gain an introductory overview to technical standards and patents, as well as guidance on how to locate them at UCLA. Instructor: Shelby Hallman

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Research

Library

Daily Fuel: Grab-and-Go Food Packs

Time Thu 2/19 • 10AM - 5PM PST

Student Activities Center (SAC), Conference Room 4

Join the GSRC in picking up food to help you get through the week.

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Graduate Student Resource Center

Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins

Time Thu 2/19 • 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Reflect with RISE: Consistency and Compassion

Time Thu 2/19 • 11AM - 12PM 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Suicide Safe

Time Thu 2/19 • 5PM - 7PM PST

RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

This suicide prevention training includes step-by-step techniques to help a student at risk, life-promoting skills, and community resources. This training is appropriate for all members of the UCLA community, including campus partners, staff, faculty, and students who wish to better understand suicide and assist with its prevention outside of mental health settings. RSVP Required

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Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

CRP x RISE Workshop: Imposter Feelings Workshop

Time Thu 2/19 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP

RISE Center (Lu Valle Commons Basement)

The Collegiate Recovery Program is excited to be collaborating with UCLA's RISE Center for our Imposter Feelings Workshop on Thursday, February 19th from 1-2:30pm located in RISE Center (Lu Valle Commons Basement). Join us in listening in on the RISE Team and learn how to combat imposter syndrome! Free snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP by Tuesday, February 17th.

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Bruin Resource Center Collegiate Recovery Program

Friday February 20

Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours

Time Fri 2/20 • 9AM - 10AM PST

Zoom

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.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational

Teaching and Learning Center

Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours

Time Fri 2/20 • 12PM - 1PM PST

Zoom

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.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational

Teaching and Learning Center

Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins

Time Fri 2/20 • 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

QTBIPOC Space

Time Fri 2/20 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP

LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

The QTBIPOC Space is an intentional space for all folks of different and similar lived experiences to build community, decompress, and practice collective care.

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LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Queer Fandom Fanatics

Time Fri 2/20 • 2PM - 3PM PST RSVP

LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Come geek out with others about all things pop culture through a queer lens!

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LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Monday February 23

Mindful Writing Retreat (Feb 23)

Time 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.

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Graduate Writing Center

Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours

Time Mon 2/23 • 3PM - 4PM PST

Zoom

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.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational

Teaching and Learning Center

BUS Community Meeting 3

Time Mon 2/23 • 4:30PM - 5:30PM PST

Basic Needs @ Strathmore

Join us for our bi-weekly community meetings! A space to foster our system-impacted and formerly incarcerated scholars to connect, build community, and access resources.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Social #Community

Bruin Resource Center Bruin Underground Scholars Program

From Access to Opportunity: Support Resources for Undocumented Students and Families

Time Mon 2/23 • 2:30PM - 3:30PM PST RSVP

Join us to to learn about resources available to support your academic success along your journey at UCLA! Learn about resources available to you and your families.

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Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

Resilience Building Skills Session 3: Normalizing Hard Emotions

Time Mon 2/23 • 12PM - 1PM PST

RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Learn the basics of building resilience skills that will aid you here at UCLA and beyond.

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Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

The Safe Space: Belonging and Identity

Time Mon 2/23 • 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.

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Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins

Time Mon 2/23 • 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Tuesday February 24

10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: How to Compare and Evaluate AI Tools

Time 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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Leadership Series: Graduate Leadership in Higher Ed: Understanding Structures, Power, and Influence

Time Canceled Tue 2/24 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST

Zoom

This interactive workshop equips graduate students with practical leadership skills to navigate complex higher education systems and advocate for meaningful institutional change. Using organizational charts, power-mapping exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants learn how decisions are made, who holds influence, and how to strategically engage stakeholders across campus. The presentation emphasizes solution-oriented advocacy, helping graduate students move beyond identifying problems to proposing feasible, data-informed solutions that administrators can act on. Designed through a graduate student lens, the session builds collective student power, accountability strategies, and confidence in leading change within academic institutions.

#GraduateProfessional #Leadership #SocialActivism

Graduate Student Resource Center

Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours

Time Tue 2/24 • 2PM - 3PM PST

Zoom

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.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational

Teaching and Learning Center

TLC Drop-In Hours at the Graduate Student Resource Center

Time Tue 2/24 • 12PM - 1PM PST

Student Activities Center Suite B-11

Meet the TLC’s Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement (GSPSE) team at the Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC)! Enjoy coffee and snacks while supplies last and chat with us about all of your TA training and other teaching-related professional development questions.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

GSRC Drop-in Hours: Teaching and Learning Center

Time Canceled Tue 2/24 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP

Graduate Student Resource Center, Student Activities Center, Room B-11

Meet the Teaching and Learning Centers (TLC) Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement (GSPSE) team at the Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC)! Enjoy coffee and snacks while supplies last and chat with us about all of your TA training and other teaching-related professional development questions.

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Graduate Student Resource Center

Movement and Meditation

Time Tue 2/24 • 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).

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #StressRelief

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins

Time Tue 2/24 • 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Wednesday February 25

Strategies for Writing Longer Literature Reviews

Time 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.

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Graduate Writing Center

Academic Accommodation Drop-In

Time Wed 2/25 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST

Zoom

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

Center for Accessible Education

Trust, but Verify: The GenAI - Human Connection (Zoom)

Time Wed 2/25 • 2PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP

As generative AI usage expands across academic settings, educators must decide when AI outputs can be trusted - and when they require verification. This 30-minute Zoom workshop introduces a “Trust, but Verify” framework that centers human judgment in working with AI-generated content. Through guided examples and discussion, participants will build shared language and critical awareness around evaluating AI outputs and exercising informed human oversight. Please contact idmp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

WINTER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 2/25 • 2PM - 3PM PST

Zoom

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Career

Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Queer Creative Writing Space

Time Wed 2/25 • 4PM - 5:30PM PST RSVP

LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

The Queer Creative Writing Space meets bi-weekly during the academic year. This space is for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels who would like to stretch their creative writing muscles and meet other writers!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Arts

LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Books & Bonding

Time Wed 2/25 • 4PM - 5PM 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins

Time Wed 2/25 • 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Thursday February 26

Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins

Time Thu 2/26 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST

Zoom

Join the Career Center for virtual 15-min drop ins; Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional

Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

Indigenous Research Methodologies

Time Thu 2/26 • 1PM - 2PM PST

Interested in examining methodologies that are outside the Western sphere of knowledge? Want to feel more connected to your research and center community voices? Learn about Indigenous research methodologies and explore different ways in which you can conduct your research in this online workshop. Led by Maile Chung (Ponca), post-graduate assistant conservator, Library Preservation and Conservation

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Research

Library

Beadmaking Wellness Workshop

Time Thu 2/26 • 12:30PM - 3:30PM PST

Basic Needs @ Strathmore

The Beadwork Wellness Workshop is a creative and meditative space where participants can engage in beadwork as a form of self-care and mindfulness. This hands-on session fosters relaxation, focus, and cultural appreciation while providing an opportunity for community building. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced in beadwork, this workshop encourages artistic expression and personal reflection through the therapeutic practice of working with beads.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness

Bruin Resource Center Bruin Underground Scholars Program

Nonprofit Networking Night

Time Thu 2/26 • 5PM PST

Palisades Room - Carnesale Commons

Hosted by the UCLA Volunteer Center, Community Service Commission, and Student Affairs, Nonprofit Networking Night is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to speak to qualified UCLA students regarding full-time, part-time, career and/or internship opportunities. This networking event is designed to connect UCLA students and young alumni with non-profit career professionals who share similar career aspirations. Students who are interested in learning more about or are looking for opportunities (e.g. jobs, internships, etc.) can gain valuable insight about a wide variety of positions and organizations in the community.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Career

Volunteer Center

Collegiate Recovery Program: Community Program Meeting

Time Thu 2/26 • 2PM - 3PM PST RSVP

Bruin Resource Center-SAC B44

We are excited to be hosting our second CRP Community Program Meeting for Winter Quarter 2026 on Thursday, February 26th from 2-3pm in the Bruin Resource Center Main Lobby. Join us to connect and build community! Light meal provided! RSVP by Tuesday, February 24th.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff

Bruin Resource Center Collegiate Recovery Program

Reflect with RISE: Sounds of Winter

Time Thu 2/26 • 11AM - 12PM PST

RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Join us for a beginner friendly guided meditation with a calming sound bath. Take some time to breathe, meet community, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, and stillness.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins

Time Thu 2/26 • 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Friday February 27

Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours

Time Fri 2/27 • 9AM - 10AM PST

Zoom

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.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational

Teaching and Learning Center

Student Experiences of Teaching Weekly Drop-In Hours

Time Fri 2/27 • 12PM - 1PM PST

Zoom

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.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational

Teaching and Learning Center

Mental Health Literacy in the American University System: A Practical Guide for Postdocs

Time Fri 2/27 • 11AM - 1PM PST RSVP

Strathmore Building Conference Room 200

Offered through the Teaching and Learning Center’s Instructor Wellbeing Initiative in collaboration with the Postdoctoral Association and award-winning mental health speaker and advocate, Ross Szabo. This interactive, in-person professional development workshop provides a practical and straight forward approach to help postdocs address common mental health challenges that can show up in classes, mentoring relationships, and office hours. The first portion lays out a common language for mental health that offers a baseline to navigate these issues, as well as how to frame mental health from a health education perspective. The second part of this session offers guidelines for if participants choose to incorporate their personal stories about mental health into interactions with mentees and students to help do so in ways that protect the boundaries of all parties and reinforce learning objectives. Lunch will be provided.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins

Time Fri 2/27 • 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.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #Wellness

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Tuesday March 3

Practice and Play with EdTech: Exploring Productivity Potentials with Google Gemini

Time Tue 3/3 • 2PM - 3:30PM PST RSVP

Powell 190

The Practice and Play with EdTech series offers instructors a hands-on opportunity to explore teaching tools and strategies with TLC staff. Each session begins with a brief overview of a tool followed by a guided exercise and time to explore and apply the tool to participants’ own course. In this session, participants will explore how to leverage AI to support aspects of their teaching workflow — from brainstorming lesson plans to drafting assessments or developing grading strategies. Participants will experiment with Google Gemini and practice crafting prompts to support their courses. The session will also include time to critically assess AI-generated responses for accuracy, relevance, and bias. This session is designed for graduate students, TAs, and postdocs. All instructors are welcome to attend.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Measuring and Promoting Effective Lawmaking in Congress and the States

Time Tue 3/3 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP

Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360

Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences In our 250th year of democracy in America, the country faces numerous challenges. Many public policy problems remain unaddressed. Congress and the state legislatures are unsure about how togovern in the face of rising presidential powers. And the country needs a new generation of political leaders to guide us forward. Professor Craig Volden at the University of Virginia directs the Center for Effective Lawmaking, which seeks to study and promote effective lawmaking in Congress and the states. Volden will describe how the Center measures and scores the effectiveness of each member of Congress and each state legislator. He will discuss the habits of highly effective lawmakers and a series of studies from the Center that highlight how American legislatures can regain their rightful place—comprised of effective lawmakers, strong institutional capacity and the incentive structure needed to address America’s greater public policy challenges. This talk is offered both in person and online. RSVP is requested. Light refreshments will be served. Craig Volden is Co-Director of the Center for Effective Lawmaking. He is a Professor of Public Policy and Politics, with appointments in the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and the Department of Politics at the University of Virginia. He studies the politics of public policy, with a focus on what policy choices arise within legislative institutions and within American federalism. His work on effective lawmaking includes Legislative Effectiveness in the United States Congress: The Lawmakers, co-authored with Alan Wiseman, which develops a methodology for scoring the lawmaking effectiveness of each member of Congress, identifying how lawmakers could better address the nation’s policy problems. That work won the Fenno Prize for the best book on legislative politics and the Gladys M. Kammerer Award for the best book on U.S. national policy. He has published numerous articles in such journals as: American Political Science Review; American Journal of Political Science; Journal of Politics; Legislative Studies Quarterly; and State Politics and Policy Quarterly.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Research

Library

Beyond the Tassel: Planning for What's Next

Time Tue 3/3 • 11AM - 12PM PST RSVP

Strathmore 106

Join us for a collaborative workshop preparing for your transition after graduation. Financial Wellness Program and Basic Needs at Strathmore will share budget planning, apartment hunting tools, and community basic needs resources. Lunch Provided!

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Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

Wednesday March 4

Strategies for Writing the Social Sciences Dissertation Proposal

Time 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.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Graduate Writing Center

Winter Quarter Drop-In Dates

Time Wed 3/4 • 9AM - 4PM PST

A239 Murphy Hall

Zoom

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

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Student Legal Services

Academic Accommodation Drop-In

Time Wed 3/4 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST

Zoom

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

Center for Accessible Education

WINTER CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 3/4 • 10AM - 11AM PST

Zoom

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Career

Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Thursday March 5

Strategies for Writing the Humanities Dissertation Prospectus

Time 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.

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Graduate Writing Center

Managing Your Scholarly Identity

Time Thu 3/5 • 1PM - 2PM PST

Scholarly identity is about more than the articles you publish or the projects you share online with your research communities. Scholarly identity includes the many parts of your history and engagement as a researcher, including your education, employment, awards, collaborators and more – and it exists whether you are the one curating it or not. Taking control of your scholarly identity supports your visibility, credibility and transparency as a researcher and plays a crucial role in open scholarly communication. This workshop will cover the importance and impact of creating and managing your scholarly identity with tools like ORCID and Google Scholar, as well as how these tools connect with other network and profile platforms. Other options like Twitter and ResearchGate will also be explored. Instructor: Jason Burton

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Library

Beadmaking Wellness Workshop

Time Thu 3/5 • 12:30PM - 3:30PM PST

Basic Needs @ Strathmore

The Beadwork Wellness Workshop is a creative and meditative space where participants can engage in beadwork as a form of self-care and mindfulness. This hands-on session fosters relaxation, focus, and cultural appreciation while providing an opportunity for community building. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced in beadwork, this workshop encourages artistic expression and personal reflection through the therapeutic practice of working with beads.

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Bruin Resource Center Bruin Underground Scholars Program

GSRC x SwD Teaching Kitchen Collab

Time Thu 3/5 • 5PM - 7PM PST RSVP

Digital Event

Join us for a virtual cooking class led by a chef from UCLA's Teaching Kitchen! You'll learn a delicious recipe for a quick, family-friendly meal prepared using an air fryer. There will be an opportunity drawing for two SwD’s to win an air fryer (one undergrad & 1 grad will be selected) *Must be in attendance via zoom to be entered into drawing

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Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

Friday March 6

Bring Your Own Syllabus: Co-Working and Consultation Session

Time 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.

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Teaching and Learning Center

JJam Session with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble

Time Fri 3/6 • 3:30PM - 4:30PM PST

Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library

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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Library

Monday March 9

Mindful Writing Retreat (March 9)

Time 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.

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Graduate Writing Center

BUS Community Meeting 4

Time Mon 3/9 • 6PM - 7PM PDT

Zoom

Join us for our bi-weekly community meetings! A space to foster our system-impacted and formerly incarcerated scholars to connect, build community, and access resources.

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Bruin Resource Center Bruin Underground Scholars Program

Wednesday March 11

Academic Accommodation Drop-In

Time Wed 3/11 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PDT

Zoom

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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Center for Accessible Education

WINTER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 3/11 • 2PM - 3PM PDT

Zoom

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Thursday March 12

TA & Postdoc Drop-In Hours: Social Grading Edition!

Time Thu 3/12 • 2PM - 4PM PDT

Powell 190

Join the TLC for TA and postdoc drop-in hours, social grading edition! Work through end-of-quarter grading while enjoying refreshments and building community with your fellow TAs. TLC staff members from the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement (GSPSE) team will also be available to support you.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins

Time Thu 3/12 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT

Zoom

Join the Career Center for Virtual a 15 minute drop-in session; Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation.

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Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

FAIR and CARE Data Principles for Data Governance

Time Thu 3/12 • 1PM - 2PM PDT

When sharing data, researchers are often told be “as open as possible, as closed as necessary”. But what does this actually mean? How can researchers ensure their data complies with funder and publisher requirements and mandates while respecting data sovereignty, self-determination and privacy? Is “FAIR data” (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) the same thing as “open data”? This workshop will delve into these difficult questions and discuss how pairing the technical framework of FAIR Principles and the ethical framework of CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance can help ensure responsible stewardship of your research data. Instructors: Hannah Sutherland and Shelby Hallman

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Library

Wednesday March 18

WINTER CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 3/18 • 10AM - 11AM PDT

Zoom

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Wednesday March 25

WINTER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 3/25 • 2PM - 3PM PDT

Zoom

UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Monday March 30

Free Graduation Photos

Time Mon 3/30 • 10AM PDT RSVP

Hello UCLA Community! This form is to help us gauge interest in offering free graduation photos for graduating students supported by the Bruin Resource Center. All photo sessions would take place on campus during Spring Quarter. Completing this form does not commit you to participating. Responses will remain confidential and will be used only for planning purposes. If selected, students will receive follow-up communication with instructions to confirm and secure a spot. Please be on the lookout for these messages, as space will be limited. Failure to respond by the indicated deadline may result in your spot being released to another student. If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to: - Jafet Martinez: jamartinez@saonet.ucla.edu

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Bruin Resource Center Undocumented Student Program

Friday April 17

Thinking Gender 2026: Feminist and Queer Ecologies

Day Fri 4/17 RSVP

James West Alumni Center

Join the Center for the Study of Women|Barbra Streisand Center for a day of graduate student presentations highlighting innovative research at the intersections of gender, sexuality, environment, and justice. The conference will feature keynote speaker Cutcha Risling Baldy (Cal Poly Humboldt; NAS Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute), whose work centers Indigenous feminisms, land relations, and food sovereignty. “Feminist and Queer Ecologies,” explores how environments and ecologies are shaped, understood, and contested through relations of sex, gender, and sexuality. The theme also considers how feminist and queer theorists, artists, and organizers have drawn on ecological processes and environmental knowledge to build new insights, movements, and practices.

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Center for the Study of Women