Graduate & Professional

Monday October 20

Fireside Chat - Therapists Spill the Tea on Paths to Their Career

Time Mon 10/20 • 3PM - 4PM PDT

RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Thinking about a career in therapy, but not sure what the path looks like? You're not alone; join us as we spill the tea.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

1:1 Drop-ins with RISE

Time Mon 10/20 • 1PM - 3PM PDT

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 #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Tuesday October 21

10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: How are Students Using AI?

Time Tue 10/21 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP

Join us as we explore data from the 2025 Senior Survey on how students are using AI, and take part in a discussion on ways we, as educators, can help guide students on developing AI literacy. Presenters: Elena Peterson and Wonki Lee, Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience, TLC. #generativeai, #howarestudentsusingai, #aiinlearning 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 edp@teaching.ucla.edu.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

Getting Started with Overleaf

Time Tue 10/21 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP

This workshop will introduce the basics of Overleaf, from creating an account to navigating the functionality and getting started with editing. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructors: Jason Burton, Director, Sciences User Engagement Shelby Hallman, Physical Science and Engineering Librarian

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Research

Library

Movement and Meditation

Time Tue 10/21 • 1:15PM - 2PM PDT

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 #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Colors and Connection

Time Tue 10/21 • 4PM - 5PM PDT

RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Come join RISE for a free, one-hour workshop from Project UnLonely that bridges creative expression with meaningful connection-building!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

You Belong at UCLA

Time Tue 10/21 • 5PM - 6PM PDT

RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Explore your sense of belonging and foster connection, self-awareness, and community.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

1:1 Drop-ins with RISE

Time Tue 10/21 • 1PM - 3PM PDT

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 #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Wednesday October 22

Games Pop-Up

Time Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 3PM PDT

Science and Engineering Library, Boelter Learning Commons

Join UCLA Library for a games pop-up in the Boelter Learning Commons. Drop by to play board games, make personalized buttons and check out our collections! Games are a great way to meet and make connections with fellow Bruins, especially for those new to campus. We'll have staff available to help facilitate the games and all levels of experience are welcome.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Social

Library

How to Publish Open Access for Little to No Cost

Time Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP

Are you interested in publishing your scholarly writing so that anyone can read it? Would you like to make your work accessible to the greater research community? Publishing open access is a great option but it can be expensive for authors. Don’t let expensive APC’s (article processing charges) get in your way. The Library can help! Through UC agreements with scholarly publishers, the Library can cover most, if not all, of your publishing costs. From covering your APC to hosting your article in the University’s institutional scholarly repository, the Library can assist in finding ways to share your research openly and inexpensively. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructors: Gissel Rios, Open Science and Collections Librarian Hannah Sutherland, Open Science and Collections Librarian

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Research

Library

Books & Bonding

Time Wed 10/22 • 4PM - 5PM PDT

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 various mental health topics and create a community of resilient Bruins.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

1:1 Drop-ins with RISE

Time Wed 10/22 • 1PM - 3PM PDT

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 #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Navigating your Graduate Journey: Identity & Advocacy

Time Wed 10/22 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP

Student Activities Center, Conference Room 4 (Basement Level)

Discover tools and strategies to advocate for yourself in graduate school and build community!

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #PreProfessional

Graduate Student Resource Center

Thursday October 23

Writing a Literature Review (Introduction and Overview)

Time Thu 10/23 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP

This workshop will describe literature reviews across multiple contexts and genres. The workshop will also cover strategies and best practices for note-taking, preparatory steps, writing process issues, and organization.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Graduate Writing Center

Preparing to Teach: Active Learning (In-person workshop)

Time Thu 10/23 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Powell Library, Room 190

Please join us for a foundational pedagogical training on active learning, a tried-and-true approach to inclusively engaging students as agents in their learning. After reviewing the benefits and principles of active learning, we will explore classroom activities and active learning tools suitable for a range of disciplines, course sizes, and modalities. Following a demonstration of strategies such as in-class polling and think-pair-share, participants will complete an activity to discern active learning strategies suitable for their context and work to identify equity and accessibility considerations for classroom implementation. This workshop will be hosted in-person and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Instructors, TAs, and postdocs are all welcome to attend. The event will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2pm-3pm in Powell 190. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

Utilizing Census Data in Your Research

Time Thu 10/23 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP

There’s more to the US Census than meets the eye. Want to learn how you can access and use census data in your research? Join librarians Maggie Tarmey and Kelsey Brown to explore reports, data profiles and datasets on data.census.gov. This lecture-based workshop is designed for researchers of any experience level and will not be recorded. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day before the workshop Led by Maggie Tarmey, librarian for Geography, Maps, and Economics, and Kelsey Brown, librarian for Archaeology, Public Policy and Urban Planning.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Research

Library

Reflect with RISE: Visualizing Healthy Habits

Time Thu 10/23 • 11PM - 11:30PM PDT

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 #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network

Time Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP

Grab your lunch and join us on zoom to engage in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional

Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

SwD Virtual Career Drop-Ins (10/23)

Time Thu 10/23 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT

Zoom

Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation. Open for both Undergrad, Grad, and Post Doc SwDs

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional

Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

Special Election Soiree

Time Thu 10/23 • 11AM - 2:30PM PDT

Kerckhoff Coffee House Patio

Join BruinsVote and ASUCLA Presents for a "Special Election Soirée" ahead of California's upcoming Statewide Special Election! Enjoy tasty food, hear live music, and learn helpful and nonpartisan information about Proposition 50 from trusted community partners.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional

BruinsVote

1:1 Drop-ins with RISE

Time Thu 10/23 • 1PM - 3PM PDT

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 #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Let's Go Lesbians

Time Thu 10/23 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP

LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Join us for our first Let's Go Lesbians of the year on Thursday, October 23rd from 4-6pm at the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center! Come hang out, destress, meet other lesbians, and learn about lesbian identities and lived experiences at UCLA. We will be having sapphic karaoke, board games, crafts, and a costume/fit contest for all!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Social #Community

LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Friday October 24

From Postdoc to Professor: Teaching Readiness Intensive

Time Fri 10/24 • 10AM - 2PM PDT RSVP

Join the Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement unit of the TLC and colleagues from CIRTL@UCLA for this multi-session program that supports postdoctoral scholars preparing for teaching-focused academic careers. Participants will deepen their understanding of evidence-based, student-centered, and inclusive teaching practices; gain experience with core elements of course design; and develop materials such as a teaching philosophy. This program also creates opportunities to connect with peers and mentors committed to teaching excellence. Join us for one or both of the following workshops: Course Design Fundamentals (10-11:30am led by GSPSE and CIRTL) and Developing Your Teaching Philosophy (12:30-2:00pm led by GSPSE). GSPSE will host a networking lunch between sessions. View workshop descriptions and register using the link below.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

1:1 Drop-ins with RISE

Time Fri 10/24 • 1PM - 3PM PDT

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 #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Saturday October 25

Trunk or Treat at University Village

Time Sat 10/25 • 2PM - 4PM PDT

UAS - Sepulveda Child Care Parking Lot

Join us over at UAS' Annual Trunk or Treat! Enjoy crafts, trick or treating, and community. Bruins and Little Bruins, don't forget to come dressed in your costume - we'll have a costume contest and parade! See you there Have questions? Reach out to swd@saonet.ucla.edu

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional

Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

Tuesday October 28

RISE Event: Diving into Dialogue: Healthy Conversations Around Politics

Time Canceled Tue 10/28 • 4PM - 5PM PDT

RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Visit the Event Website for details and RSVP for Event.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Social #Community

Student Affairs IT Demo

10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Turning Teaching into Scholarship: An Introduction to SoTL

Time Tue 10/28 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP

Curious about how to turn your teaching into meaningful inquiry? Join us for a practical introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), where you’ll learn what SoTL is, why it matters, and how to take the first steps toward developing your own classroom-based research projects. Presenter: Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience, TLC #SoTL, #inquiryteaching, #classroomresearch 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 edp@teaching.ucla.edu.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

Writing the Personal Statement

Time Tue 10/28 • 6PM - 7PM PDT RSVP

This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. If you are currently working on a personal statement, we encourage you to bring your draft to the workshop.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Graduate Writing Center

Preparing to Teach: Efficient Grading (In-person workshop)

Time Tue 10/28 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP

Powell Library, Room 190

Worried about your grading load this quarter? Join us for a workshop centered on time-saving strategies for grading many students. Along with a walkthrough of how to leverage tools such as comment libraries, rubrics, and automated grading, we will discuss the differences between assessment and grading, as well as how you can establish feedback loops with your class without having to give detailed comments on every piece of student work. Participants will leave this session prepared to integrate a new strategy or tool into their course and having had the opportunity to troubleshoot and brainstorm with colleagues. This in-person workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). All instructors, including TAs and postdocs, are welcome. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1pm-2pm in Powell 190. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

Speaking Across Conflict (for Graduate Students & Postdocs)

Time Tue 10/28 • 12PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Young Research Library 21570

The UCLA Dialogue across Difference Initiative (DaD) is offering this interactive workshop to provide graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with practical strategies to communicate across charged political differences in and out of the classroom. These skills are based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally-renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication. Lunch will be served.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

Colors and Connection

Time Tue 10/28 • 4PM - 5PM PDT

RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Come join RISE for a free, one-hour workshop from Project UnLonely that bridges creative expression with meaningful connection-building!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Movement and Meditation

Time Tue 10/28 • 1:15PM - 2PM PDT

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 #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Wednesday October 29

BruinsVote Event: Boos and Ballots

Time Canceled Wed 10/29 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM PDT

Los Angeles Tennis Center (LATC) Straus Clubhouse

Visit the Event Website for details and RSVP for Event.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational

Student Affairs IT Demo

Fowler Out Loud: Mariachi de Uclatlan

Time Wed 10/29 • 6PM - 8PM PDT RSVP

Fowler Museum

Our annual concert under the stars with Mariachi de Uclatlán—the first mariachi ensemble established at an academic university, led by Grammy-winning musical director Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán, and admired around the world for its passionate musical excellence—will celebrate Día de los Muertos with the music of influential Mexican composers. Fowler Out Loud is an evening concert series that invites UCLA students from various disciplines to perform at the museum.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Alumni #Arts #Music

Fowler Museum

Zotero & Scrivener: Tools for Managing Research and Writing

Time Wed 10/29 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP

In this workshop, we will show the basic functions of Zotero and Scrivener and demonstrate how these tools can significantly improve organizational systems for research and writing. We will also explain how Zotero integrates with Microsoft Word and Scrivener programs.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Graduate Writing Center

Food Studies Resources at the UCLA Library and Beyond

Time Wed 10/29 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP

Food studies is a growing interdisciplinary field that examines the cultural, economic, political and environmental dimensions of food. Research resources in food studies are equally broad, and can present a challenge for beginner researchers and experienced researchers alike. This workshop will provide an introductory overview of food studies related resources at the UCLA Library and beyond. This workshop is intended for those just getting started in food studies research, as well as experienced researchers interested in exploring beyond their academic specialty. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructor: Alexandra Solodkaya, Rothman Family Food Studies Librarian

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Research

Library

FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 10/29 • 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!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Career

Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Books & Bonding

Time Wed 10/29 • 4PM - 5PM PDT

RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Explore your sense of belonging and foster connection, self-awareness, and community.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Health #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Thursday October 30

UCLA Recreation Pumpkin Spice Halloween Walk 2025

Time Thu 10/30 • 10:30AM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP

UCLA Campus

Register now to be part of this spooktacular campus adventure! Stroll solo or with your favorite ghouls (aka co-workers or friends) to at least 3 haunted stations across campus between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Get a stamp at each location, collect fun prizes, earn a FREE Halloween-themed t-shirt* when you finish at the John Wooden Center with 3 stamps! Attend the walk and be entered to win a FREE Apple Watch Series 11*, courtesy of the UCLA Computer Store!

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness

Recreation and Wellbeing

Reflect with RISE: Growing in Gratitude

Time Thu 10/30 • 11AM - 12PM PDT

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 #MyWellBeing

Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center

Tuesday November 4

10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Accessible by Design: Creating Inclusive Digital Course Materials

Time Tue 11/4 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP

Digital accessibility isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a commitment to equity and inclusion. This presentation explores why digital accessibility matters in the college classroom and how instructors can proactively remove digital barriers. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of common accessibility challenges and actionable strategies to address them. Learn how small changes to your course design process can significantly improve the learning experience for all students, including those with disabilities. Practical examples and tools will be shared to help you implement digital accessibility practices immediately. Presenters: Travis Lee (Disabilities and Computing Program), Nate McKee (Bruin Learn Center of Excellence), Jess Gregg (Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences and TLC) #digitalaccessibility, #inclusion, #removedigitalbarriers, #learningforallstudents 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 edp@teaching.ucla.edu.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational

Teaching and Learning Center

Wednesday November 5

BruinsVote Event: Election Night Watch Party

Time Canceled Wed 11/5 • 5PM - 10PM PST

Pauley Pavilion Club

Visit the Event Website for details and RSVP for Event.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational

Student Affairs IT Demo

Strategies for Writing Effective Scientific Papers

Time Wed 11/5 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP

This workshop will address basic principles for writing scientific papers and offer strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. We will also introduce key points from Joshua Schimel's book Writing Science on developing good narrative structure and clarity to make writing engaging and impactful.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Graduate Writing Center

Preparing to Teach: Active Learning (Online workshop)

Time Wed 11/5 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP

Please join us for a foundational pedagogical training on active learning, a tried-and-true approach to inclusively engaging students as agents in their learning. After reviewing the benefits and principles of active learning, we will explore classroom activities and active learning tools suitable for a range of disciplines, course sizes, and modalities. Following a demonstration of strategies such as in-class polling and think-pair-share, participants will complete an activity to discern active learning strategies suitable for their context and work to identify equity and accessibility considerations for classroom implementation. This online workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Instructors, TAs, and postdocs are all welcome to attend. Register to receive the Zoom link. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 3pm-4pm on Zoom. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

Introduction to Nursing Resources

Time Wed 11/5 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Join for an introduction to commonly used Nursing resources such as CINAHL, Joanna Briggs Suite, ebooks, etc. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructor: Antonia Osuna-Garcia, Health and Life Sciences Librarian

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Research

Library

Thursday November 6

Dissertation 101

Time Thu 11/6 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP

This workshop will give an overview of the dissertation requirement in terms of structure, process, and role in one's career trajectory. The workshop will address the dissertation from multiple angles to deepen attendees' understanding of decisions and choices around the planning and execution of the dissertation.

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Graduate Writing Center

Mapping Your Way to Success: Finding and Using Maps at the UCLA Library

Time Thu 11/6 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Learn about the world-class map collection at the UCLA Library and how to incorporate maps in your research. We will discuss how to find and access maps, and then move towards how to read maps critically and discuss the many ways they can be incorporated in research across all disciplines and majors. Researching primary sources like maps can be intimidating, but after this workshop you’ll leave with the skills you need for success. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you are registered, you will receive the Zoom invitation details the day before the workshop.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Research

Library

GSPSE November Drop-In Hours

Time Thu 11/6 • 2PM - 4PM PST

Powell 190

Join us in person at Powell Library 190 to consult with the Graduate Student Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team on teaching-related professional development topics over light snacks and refreshments. Topics include: course design, instructional technology, strategizing for the academic job market, and support with ongoing teaching commitments (TAships, etc.).

#GraduateProfessional #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network (In Person)

Time Thu 11/6 • 11:30AM - Mon 11/10 • 1PM PST RSVP

Join us at RISE for lunch and engaging in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional

Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

SwD Virtual Career Drop-Ins (11/6)

Time Thu 11/6 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST

Zoom

Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation. Open for both Undergrad, Grad, and Post Doc SwDs

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional

Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

Friday November 7

How do you lead in Graduate School?

Time Fri 11/7 • 2PM - 3:30PM PST

Zoom

Effective Project Management Strategies for the Busy Grad. Learn effective project management strategies to support your many roles as a graduate student, teaching assistant, mentor/femtor, team player, research and more!

#GraduateProfessional #Leadership #Professional

Graduate Student Resource Center

Wednesday November 12

Technical Resources at UCLA: Standards and Patents

Time Wed 11/12 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

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. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructor: Shelby Hallman, Physical Science and Engineering Librarian

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Research

Library

FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 11/12 • 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 November 13

Introduction to Primary Source Research

Time Thu 11/13 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Whether you’re looking to enhance your paper, learn your community’s history or trace your family tree, primary sources are a vital resource for any researcher looking to engage with the past and present. If you’ve ever been intimidated by archival spaces or had difficulty finding specific sources, UCLA Library is here to help. Join Kelsey Brown and Kate Ridgewell as they guide you through enriching your research by understanding, finding, accessing and incorporating primary sources. This lecture-based workshop is designed for students and researchers with little to no experience with primary sources and will not be recorded. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day before the workshop.

#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Educational #Research

Library

Wellbeing: Pedagogy of Unwellness: Mimi Khuc book discussion

Time Thu 11/13 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP

Powell Library, Room 190

Please join us on Thursday, November 13, 3-4pm in Powell Library room 190 for a TLC-facilitated book club for Dear Elia: letters from the Asian American abyss by Mimi Khúc, including discussion questions and reflective exercises. Participants will discuss what “wellness,” “wellbeing,” and “unwellness,” mean to them; reflect on their own sense of wellbeing or unwellness, as well as how that relates to their positionality within the university; and explore strategies for care-centered pedagogy to foster wellbeing for students and instructors. This event is open to all instructors, including graduate students and postdocs. The first ten registrants will receive a copy of the book. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

#GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Academic

Teaching and Learning Center

Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop

Time Thu 11/13 • 10AM - 11AM 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.

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Office of the Dean of Students

Grads Just Want To Have Fun: Let your inner child shine

Time Thu 11/13 • 4PM - 6PM PST

TBD

Enjoy fun nostalgic activities and snacks as your inner child shines during this social event!

#GraduateProfessional #Social #Community

Graduate Student Resource Center

Tuesday November 18

10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Streamlining Course Resources: Utilizing Free Library Reserves with Leganto

Time Tue 11/18 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP

This session will introduce you to Leganto (the "Course Reading List" tool) in Bruin Learn to request course reserves from UCLA Library. Please join us to learn how the Library can support your class by providing free access to required and recommended course texts to your students. Presenter: Emilie Eshbaugh, Access Services Reserves Lead, UCLA Library. #bruinlearn, #leganto, #coursereadinglist, #freeaccess, #accessibletext 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 edp@teaching.ucla.edu.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Wednesday November 19

Creating Effective Figures and Visual Aids for Conference Presentations and Publications

Time Wed 11/19 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP

This workshop focuses on strategies for designing effective figures and visual materials for conference presentations, publications, and other contexts. The workshop will also introduce different software packages that can be used to create high-quality figures, and offer further resources for learning these programs.

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Graduate Writing Center

Choosing a Citation Manager: EndNote vs. Zotero

Time Wed 11/19 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Using a citation manager adds ease and efficiency to conducting research and writing papers, but what citation manager is the best for you? We’ll describe the pros and cons of EndNote and Zotero to help you decide between them! This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructors: Molly Hemphill, Medical Education Librarian Robert Johnson, Clinical and Research Support Librarian

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Library

Explaining Complex Concepts Effectively in Your Teaching

Time Wed 11/19 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP

Powell 190

This event is designed for international graduate students and postdocs as part of International Education Week. This interactive workshop will equip instructors with strategies to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively in their courses. Participants will address the unique challenges international instructors face, as well as learn practical techniques for breaking down difficult material. Leave with a concrete action plan and renewed confidence in your teaching. No prior teaching experience is required. Light refreshments will be served.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Thursday November 20

Using AI Tools Effectively and Ethically

Time Thu 11/20 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP

Powell 320 (CLICC Classroom C)

UCLA students, faculty and staff are invited to register for this hands-on workshop exploring the ethical and practical uses of generative A.I. tools. Led by UCLA Library staff, this 90 minute workshop will focus on writing effective prompts, evaluating A.I.’s ability to understand and summarize academic writing and explore ways to use A.I. tools to improve research strategies, while keeping issues of plagiarism, intellectual property protection and other impacts of A.I. in mind. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own or borrow a CLICC laptop or Chromebook(opens in a new tab) to follow along with workshop activities. This workshop will be led by Michelle Brasseur and Helen Song.

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Library

Preparing to Teach: Efficient Grading (Online workshop)

Time Thu 11/20 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP

Worried about your grading load this quarter? Join us for a workshop centered on time-saving strategies for grading many students. Along with a walkthrough of how to leverage tools such as comment libraries, rubrics, and automated grading, we will discuss the differences between assessment and grading, as well as how you can establish feedback loops with your class without having to give detailed comments on every piece of student work. Participants will leave this session prepared to integrate a new strategy or tool into their course and having had the opportunity to troubleshoot and brainstorm with colleagues. This online workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). All instructors, including TAs and postdocs, are welcome. The event will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, 3pm-4pm. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network Series

Time Thu 11/20 • 11AM - 12:30PM PST RSVP

Grab your lunch and join us on zoom to engage in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.

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Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

SwD Virtual Career Drop-Ins (11/20)

Time Thu 11/20 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST

Zoom

Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation. Open for both Undergrad, Grad, and Post Doc SwDs

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Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

Wednesday November 26

FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 11/26 • 10AM 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!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Wednesday December 3

Preparing to Teach: Bring Your Own Syllabus

Time Wed 12/3 • 2PM - 4PM PST RSVP

Powell Library, Room 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 session during which you will look at example syllabi, consider best practices for student-centered and inclusive syllabus design, and peer review each other’s materials. This session is open to all instructors, including TAs and postdocs. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 2pm-4pm in Powell 190. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Thursday December 4

SwD Virtual Career Drop Ins (12/4)

Time Thu 12/4 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST

Zoom

Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! 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

Friday December 5

Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network

Time Fri 12/5 • 11AM - 12:30PM PST RSVP

Grab your lunch and join us on zoom to engage in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.

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Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

Wednesday December 10

FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)

Time Wed 12/10 • 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!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Thursday December 11

GSPSE December Drop-In Hours

Time Thu 12/11 • 2PM - 4PM PST

Powell 190

Join us in Powell Library 190 for TA and postdoc drop-in hours, social grading edition! Work through your 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

Saturday December 13

Pajama Jammy Jam

Time Sat 12/13 • 4PM - 7PM PST

Location available upon RSVP!

Celebrate the holidays in your coziest pajamas! Join us for brunch, games, and giveaways for the whole family at our festive Pajama Jammy Jam Party. Hosted in collaboration with UCLA Residential Life, Students with Dependents Program, and Bruin Underground Scholars Program.

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Bruin Resource Center Bruin Underground Scholars Program

SwD x BUS Pajama Jammy Jam

Time Sat 12/13 • 4PM - 7PM PST RSVP

Join us for a festive and cozy holiday Pajama Party with brunch, games, and giveaways for all families! Come dressed in your cozy PJs (not required)

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Bruin Resource Center Student with Dependents Program

Friday January 16

Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop

Time 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.

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