Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
CRP Sober Tailgate
Fri 11/13 • 12:15PM PST RSVP
Rose Bowl Stadium
Join CRP and SWD for a Sober Tailgate and UCLA Football Game on Friday, November 13th at the Rose Bowl Stadium! Enjoy an afternoon of food, games, community, and football in a recovery-supportive environment. CRP will provide round-trip transportation from campus to the Rose Bowl, and free student tickets will be available through UCLA Athletics. We'll meet on campus, ride together to the Rose Bowl, enjoy a sober tailgate with food, games, and activities before kickoff, and return to UCLA together after the game. Event Schedule 12:15 PM: Check-in at the BRC (SAC B44) 1:00 PM: Bus departs UCLA Approximately 2:30 PM: Arrive at the Rose Bowl Stadium 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Sober Tailgate (food, games, and activities) 6:00 PM: UCLA vs. Illinois kickoff 9:45 PM: Return to the bus following the game 10:15 PM: Bus departs the Rose Bowl for UCLA Free Football Tickets for Students Free student tickets will be available through UCLA Athletics beginning Monday, November 9. Tickets must be registered by 5:00 PM on Monday, Visit: uclabruins.com/ucla-football-tickets Click “Buy Now” on nov 13th Game Click “students” on the top of the page.
Wednesday November 18
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY UPDATES
Wed 11/18 • 4PM - 5:30PM PST
De Neve Plaza Room
International Students and Scholars are invited join us for this informative and engaging event during International Education Week (IEW)! IEW is observed by universities and colleges throughout the country every fall, and is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Dashew Center staff and other campus partners including Student Legal Services and Federal Relations will provide updates for the international community on Duration of Status, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), advocacy efforts, and more. Attendees will then have the opportunity to mingle and socialize with fellow international students and scholars, as well as Dashew staff members to ask questions and share concerns. We hope that international students and scholars are able to continue to build community and find support through this event. Registration is not required but is recommended. Light refreshments will be available.
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Thursday November 19
Fuel Up At Thanksgiving
Thu 11/19 • 11:30AM - 2PM PST RSVP
580 Cafe
GSRC in collaboration with 580 Cafe presents: Fuel up at Friendsgiving! Fuel up for that last stretch of the quarter at GSRC’s Friendsgiving and join us at the 580 cafe to give thanks with your friends. This is a community-building event for UCLA graduate students featuring food, essential needs mugs, and interactive crafts to encourage connection, resource navigation, creativity, and belonging. If you can’t go home during the break, be sure to spend friendsgiving with us. See you there!
CARE Cafe
Thu 11/19 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE @ Rieber Hall
CARE Cafe is a space to take a break, connect with others, and explore conversations about relationships, consent, healing, and community. Each gathering features a different topic—from hookup culture and pop culture to friendship and pleasure—alongside casual peer conversation and low-stakes activities. Come as you are, grab a snack, join the conversation, make something, or simply spend some time in community.
Tuesday November 24
Taco Tuesday
Tue 11/24 • 6PM - 7:30PM PST
Rieber Living Learning Community Room
Join Faculty in Residence for brief talk over free tacos!
2027 GLOBAL SIBLINGS APPLICATION DEADLINE
Tue 11/24 • 11PM - Mon 11/30 • 11PM PST RSVP
Applications for the 2027 Global Siblings program open on Wednesday, September 16th! Undergraduate students, graduate students, and scholars are eligible to apply to the program. We highly encourage first year students and new transfer students to apply, and UCLA Extension and EAP students are also eligible! No prior experience in the program, at UCLA, or in Los Angeles is required to participate in the program as a Sibling. Applications are due Monday, November 30th by 11:59 PM PT. You can access the application here beginning September 16th. Please be sure to learn more about the Global Siblings program before applying!
Tuesday December 1
Play It Forward: Games, Community & Connection
Tue 12/1 • 5PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
Student Activities Center, Room 4
Your move! Join the GSRC for an evening of games, laughter, and meaningful conversations with fellow graduate students and campus leaders. As you connect over games, light refreshments, and conversation, we also want to hear your ideas for building a stronger graduate student community. What leadership events would excite your community? What would help you feel supported, empowered, and ready to lead? From skills you’d like to develop to connections you’d like to build, your ideas can help shape future GSRC leadership events. There’s a place at the table for your community and your perspective. So get ready for a fun night filled with a little friendly competition.
Thursday December 3
580 Community Cooks ft BUS #3
Thu 12/3 • 11AM - 1PM PST
580 Cafe
Join us for a Community Cookout in collaboration with 580 Café. A welcoming space to share food, connection, and conversation. This gathering is about more than just a meal; it’s an opportunity to build community, celebrate our shared experiences, and create moments of joy together. We’ll have delicious food prepared with care, time to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces, and a chance to learn more about the resources and programs available through UCLA Bruin Underground Scholars and 580 Café. Everyone is invited to come as they are; bring your appetite, your stories, and your community spirit!
Saturday December 5
Guided Garden Tour
Sat 12/5 • 10AM - 11AM PST
La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on December 5, 2026 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.
Saturday December 19
Guided Garden Tour
Sat 12/19 • 10AM - 11AM PST
La Kretz Garden Tour, 707 Tiverton Drive
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on December 19, 2026 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes.