Tuesday February 17
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Tue 2/17 • 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.
Colors & Connection
Tue 2/17 • 4PM - 5PM PST
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!
Wednesday February 18
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 2/18 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
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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WINTER CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 2/18 • 10AM - 11AM PST
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!
Library Undergraduate Research Prize Application Help Session
Wed 2/18 • 2PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Powell Library Room 238
Are you a student interested in applying for the Library Prize for Undergraduate Research? Stop by in person or via Zoom during this drop-in session for help or to ask any questions!
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
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.
Books & Bonding
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.
Wellness Series: Sound & Scents Relaxation Session
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.
Ace and Aro Space
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.
Thursday February 19
Technical Resources at UCLA: Standards and Patents
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
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
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.
Reflect with RISE: Consistency and Compassion
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.
Suicide Safe
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
CRP x RISE Workshop: Imposter Feelings Workshop
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.
Slime Time Social
Thu 2/19 • 6PM - 7:30PM PST RSVP
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Come make slime, destress with us, and make new friends! We will also have boba for those in attendance.
Friday February 20
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
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.
QTBIPOC Space
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.
Queer Fandom Fanatics
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!
Monday February 23
BUS Community Meeting 3
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.
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From Access to Opportunity: Support Resources for Undocumented Students and Families
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.
Resilience Building Skills Session 3: Normalizing Hard Emotions
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.
The Safe Space: Belonging and Identity
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.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
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.
Tuesday February 24
RISE X TSC Expression Session
Tue 2/24 • 5PM - 6PM PST RSVP
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Join us as we collaborate with the RISE center to bring an hour of masterpieces and mindfulness. We will paint grounding stones and end with a guided meditation.
Movement and Meditation
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).
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
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.
Wednesday February 25
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Associate Director, Dr. David Gray
Wed 2/25 • 2PM - 3PM PST
Life Sciences Building, Room 2120
Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors.
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 2/25 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
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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WINTER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 2/25 • 2PM - 3PM PST
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!
Queer Creative Writing Space
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!
Books & Bonding
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.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
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.
Thursday February 26
USIE Application Workshop
Thu 2/26 • 5PM - 6PM PST RSVP
Undergraduate Student-Initiated Education (USIE) gives juniors and seniors the rare chance to design and lead their own lower-division seminar under the guidance of a faculty mentor. If you’re interested in sharing an academic passion, building teaching and leadership skills, and shaping a meaningful learning experience for your peers, this workshop will walk you through what the program involves and how to prepare a strong application.
Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins
Thu 2/26 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST
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.
Indigenous Research Methodologies
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
Beadmaking Wellness Workshop
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
Library Undergraduate Research Prize Application Help Session
Thu 2/26 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Powell Library Room 238
Are you a student interested in applying for the Library Prize for Undergraduate Research? Stop by in person or via Zoom during this drop-in session for help or to ask any questions!
Nonprofit Networking Night
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.
Collegiate Recovery Program: Community Program Meeting
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.
Reflect with RISE: Sounds of Winter
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.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
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.
Friday February 27
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
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.
Tuesday March 3
Measuring and Promoting Effective Lawmaking in Congress and the States
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.
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Wednesday March 4
Winter Quarter Drop-In Dates
Wed 3/4 • 9AM - 4PM PST
A239 Murphy Hall
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
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 3/4 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST
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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WINTER CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 3/4 • 10AM - 11AM PST
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!
Thursday March 5
March Birthday Party!
Thu 3/5 • 7PM - 9PM PST
De Neve Plaza Room B
Let’s celebrate you! Each month, we’ll throw a fun and festive birthday bash to recognize all residents with birthdays that month. Whether it’s your actual birthday or you just want to join the celebration, everyone is welcome to stop by for cake, music, and good vibes. Come build connections and create community, and help us make each birthday feel a little more special.
Managing Your Scholarly Identity
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
Beadmaking Wellness Workshop
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.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
Friday March 6
JJam Session with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble
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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Monday March 9
BUS Community Meeting 4
Mon 3/9 • 6PM - 7PM PDT
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
Tuesday March 10
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Assistant Director, Dr. Monica Gonzalez Ramirez
Tue 3/10 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
2110 Life Sciences Building
Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors.
Wednesday March 11
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 3/11 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PDT
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
WINTER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 3/11 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
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!
Thursday March 12
Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins
Thu 3/12 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT
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.
FAIR and CARE Data Principles for Data Governance
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
Wednesday March 18
WINTER CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 3/18 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
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!
Wednesday March 25
WINTER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 3/25 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
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!
Monday March 30
Free Graduation Photos
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
Friday April 17
Thinking Gender 2026: Feminist and Queer Ecologies
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.