Monday December 1
UCLA Recreation Holly Jolly Play Days: 12 Staircases of December
Mon 12/1 • 12PM - 1PM PST
UCLA Campus
Calling all UCLA Staff and Faculty! Give yourself the gift of wellbeing this holiday season and participate in Holly Jolly Play Days! Step into the season with our 12 Staircases of December lunch hour event on weekdays from 12/1/25 - 12/12/25! Drop in anytime from 12:00-1:00p at select staircases across campus. Join colleagues for a fun, energizing way to boost your daily movement during the holidays, explore different staircases around campus, and enjoy a little festive cheer with each climb.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Mon 12/1 • 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 December 2
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Tue 12/2 • 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.
Movement and Meditation
Tue 12/2 • 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).
Wednesday December 3
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Wed 12/3 • 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.
Books & Bonding
Wed 12/3 • 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 various mental health topics and create a community of resilient Bruins.
Thursday December 4
Reflect with RISE: Year Ends + Hope for 2026
Thu 12/4 • 11AM - 11:30AM 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.
UCLA Recreation Holly Jolly Play Days: 4th Annual Bruin Bake-Off
Thu 12/4 • 12PM - 1PM PST
UCLA Teaching Kitchen
Calling all UCLA Staff and Faculty! Give yourself the gift of wellbeing this holiday season and participate in Holly Jolly Play Days! We love a sweet treat, especially during the holidays - and we really love making simple substitutions to make our sweet treats healthier! Register for Holly Jolly Play Days and enter the Healthier Holiday Baking Contest for a chance to participate in the Bruin Bake-off on Thursday 12/4 12:00-1:00pm! The Bake-Off winner will receive a Cuisinart Elemental 8 Food Processor!
Bruin Love Station
Thu 12/4 • 12PM - 3PM PST
Intramural Field Southeast Gates
The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff. Students are free to stop by to pick up any of our supplies
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Thu 12/4 • 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.
Grounding For Finals
Thu 12/4 • 4:30PM - 5:30PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Learn simple tools to stay calm and focused during exam season, plus build your own grounding kit to take home!
Friday December 5
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Fri 12/5 • 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.
Monday December 8
Finals Week Grab and Go
Mon 12/8 • 12PM - Wed 12/10 • 2PM PST RSVP
Bruin Resource Center
Need a quick boost while powering through finals? Please stop by the Bruin Resource Center (BRC) for our Finals Week Grab-&-Go, hosted by Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS), Undocumented Students Program (USP), and the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). We’re offering free snacks and drinks to help keep you fueled while you study or head to your exams. Whether you’re on your way to a test or taking a break after a long night of studying, we’ve got you covered with easy, grab-and-go options to keep you energized. Come by, recharge, and finish the quarter strong. Your wellness matters, and we’re here to support you! The even is taking place from 12-8-2025 through 12-10-25
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Tuesday December 9
UCLA Recreation Holly Jolly Play Days: Line Dancing Workshop
Tue 12/9 • 12PM - 1PM PST
John Wooden Center
Calling all UCLA Staff and Faculty! Give yourself the gift of wellbeing this holiday season and participate in Holly Jolly Play Days! Join us for a Line Dancing workshop on Tuesday 12/9 from 12:00-1:00p. No experience needed—just bring your energy and be ready to learn easy steps, move to great music, and enjoy a lively break with colleagues.
Wednesday December 10
Finals Week Grab And Go
Wed 12/10 • 12PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Bruin Resource Center
Need a quick boost while powering through finals? Please stop by the Bruin Resource Center (BRC) for our Finals Week Grab-&-Go, hosted by Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS), Undocumented Students Program (USP), and the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). We’re offering free snacks and drinks to help keep you fueled while you study or head to your exams. Whether you’re on your way to a test or taking a break after a long night of studying, we’ve got you covered with easy, grab-and-go options to keep you energized. Come by, recharge, and finish the quarter strong. Your wellness matters, and we’re here to support you!
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Books & Bonding
Wed 12/10 • 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 various mental health topics and create a community of resilient Bruins.
Thursday December 11
UCLA Recreation Holly Jolly Play Days: Pickleball Tournament
Thu 12/11 • 12PM - 1PM PST
John Wooden Center
Calling all UCLA Staff & Faculty! Participate in Holly Jolly Play Days and enter the Pickleball Tournament on Thursday 12/11 12:00-1:00pm! The winning team will each receive a Fitbit prize!