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Sunday August 16

826LA@Hammer: Stories in Our Hands: Object-Based Memoir

Time Sun 8/16 • 11AM PDT

Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

In this memoir essay workshop, participants will bring a meaningful object from home—a photograph, keepsake, book, or everyday item—and use it as a doorway into their personal story. Through guided sensory prompts and writing exercises, students will explore how this object connects to their background, family traditions, identity, and hopes for the future. They will craft a short memoir essay inspired by their object, culminating in a celebratory share-out that honors each student’s voice, imagination, and sense of belonging. Led by author Margaret Chandra Kerrison who most recently published an essay collection Los Angeles Lost and Found. She is a creative consultant who has worked with Disney Imagineering and leading design agencies to craft immersive, place-based stories. Across page and project, her work centers on shaping narratives that connect people more deeply to culture, community, and meaning. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/826LA-objmemoir

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Tuesday August 18

Flux, Summer 2026

Time Tue 8/18 • 7:30PM PDT

Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

The Flux Screening Series brings the creative community together for a night of outstanding short films and music videos, featuring wildly inventive filmmaker presentations and performances. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/flux-s26

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Thursday August 20

Twilight in the Garden

Time Thu 8/20 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM PDT RSVP

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095

See the sunset from the Garden at Twilight in the Garden, our after-hours summer series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music! Admission for each event is $10. Free admission for ages 13 and under. Picnics are encouraged. Check-in at La Kretz and Hilgard Entrances. We can't wait to see you there!

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Mathias Botanical Garden

Sunday September 20

Commuter Student Welcome

Time Sun 9/20 • 11AM - 12PM PDT

Calling all commuters! Join us to connect with fellow commuter students, discover resources tailored to your needs, and embark on your UCLA journey with confidence. #Undergraduate #Social #Community

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New Student Welcome

Time Sun 9/20 • 1PM - 2PM PDT

Pauley Pavilion

Join us as we welcome all new students! Meet campus leaders, show your Bruin spirit, and kickstart your UCLA journey. This event is for all incoming transfer and direct-entry undergraduate students.

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Block Party

Time Sun 9/20 • 3PM - 6PM PDT

Westwood Village (Broxton Ave & Weyburn Ave)

Join over 10,000 Bruins at the Westwood Village Block Party! Enjoy games, activities, and delicious food from Westwood vendors while UCLA musical acts and DJs light up the stage.

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Monday September 21

Bruin Bash

Day Mon 9/21

Bruin Bash is the ultimate welcome-back celebration. A pivotal True Bruin Welcome experience, this epic concert and festival hosted by USAC Cultural Affairs Commission and Campus Events Commission is not to be missed. Stay tuned for electrifying artist announcements!

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Tuesday September 22

Enormous Activities Fair

Day Tue 9/22

Royce Quad and Wilson Plaza

Let’s get involved! Discover over 500 student organizations and departments and dive into your passions, explore new interests, and connect with fellow Bruins.

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Wednesday September 23

INTERNATIONAL FALL WELCOME 2026

Time Wed 9/23 • 12PM - 2PM PDT

Tom Bradley International Hall: 1st floor patio

You are invited to join us on our annual fall welcome event! This event is open to the whole UCLA community and is part of True Bruin Welcome 2026! We look forward to seeing all international Bruins there, where you will have the opportunity to meet with our Dashew staff, Wescom Financial colleagues, and other amazing and helpful UCLA campus departments at our International Resource Fair. We will also be offering a complimentary light lunch and international snacks (while supplies last), great giveaways, and an opportunity to socialize with other members of the international community! This event is presented by Dashew Center in collaboration with Wescom Financial. We look forward to seeing you there! Note: Registration is recommended to help us estimate attendance, but is not required. All are welcome to drop in!

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Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars

Meet the Hill

Time Wed 9/23 • 5PM PDT

The Hill

Discover everything you need to know about living and studying on the Hill! Meet the teams and explore the areas that make the Hill your home away from home.

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Thursday September 24

Transferpalooza

Time Thu 9/24 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT

Pauley Pavilion

Welcome to UCLA! This event will help you meet other Transfers, learn more about UCLA, and give you access to exclusive swag. This event will feature crafty activities, campus partners & student orgs to help you get involved, and social areas to meet other Transfers! Get your boots on & join us as we ride into the 26-27 school year.

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Friday September 25

RecFest

Time Fri 9/25 • 5PM - 8PM PDT

IM Field

Your first Friday is kicking off right! Join Recreation on the IM Field for a Friday Night Lights edition of Rec Fest 2025, featuring all things fun, wellness, and community. Come enjoy music, fitness class samplers, Club Sports meet & greets, Esports, demos, games, giveaways, and more, open to all UCLA students!

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Saturday September 26

Volunteer Day

Day Sat 9/26

On and Off Campus Locations

The UCLA Volunteer Center’s inaugural event, UCLA Volunteer Day, has become a cornerstone of the UCLA experience. It is the university’s largest community service events and occurs during True Bruin Welcome. New freshmen and transfer students join together with continuing undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and community members to participate in a wide range of community service projects across Los Angeles and the globe. Volunteers participate at various community partner sites providing critical service work, beautification, and support at food banks, parks, shelters, senior centers, schools, veterans’ facilities, and various other community organizations

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