Wednesday January 28
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 1/28 • 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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Books & Bonding
Wed 1/28 • 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.
WINTER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 1/28 • 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 1/28 • 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!
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Wed 1/28 • 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.
Ace and Aro Space
Wed 1/28 • 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.
Focus on Midterms
Wed 1/28 • 1PM - 3PM PST RSVP
Powell Library - RM 238
During this busy midterm period, we are creating a welcoming and supportive study environment where students can focus, connect, and take care of themselves. Light snacks will be provided, and space is reserved to support quiet and focused studying. Please RSVP to help us plan for space and snacks. This space is open to all students supported by our collaborating programs. Brought to you in collaboration with: Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) & Bruin Underground Scholars Program (BUS)
Thursday January 29
The Politics of Migrant Scapegoating: A Conversation on Inclusion and Exclusion
Thu 1/29 • 6PM PST RSVP
To be announced
Prof. Claire Adida is a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and faculty co-director at the Immigration Policy Lab at Stanford University. Her research on the topic of immigration and kindness investigates how countries manage new and existing forms of diversity, what exacerbates or alleviates outgroup prejudice and discrimination, and how vulnerable groups navigate discriminatory environments. Prof. Adida will be joined conversation by Prof. Hiroshi Motomura, faculty co-director of the UCLA Center for Immigration Law and Policy, and Prof. Abel Valenzuela, the dean of UCLA’s Division of Social Sciences.
Reflect with RISE: Light in the Darkness
Thu 1/29 • 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.
Career Center Transfer Pop-In
Thu 1/29 • 1:30PM - 3:30PM PST
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
The Career Center is excited to announce our “Transfer Pop-Ins” at the Transfer Student Center (TSC). These are your golden 15-minute slots to get personalized, one-on-one career advice that caters specifically to your unique journey as a transfer student from UCLA Career Counselors.
CRPxCAE Seeking Accommodations Workshop
Thu 1/29 • 1:30PM - 3PM PST RSVP
SAC Conference Rooms 2-3
Join CRP to hear from the Center for Accessible Education (CAE) at UCLA on Thursday, January 29th from 1:30-3 PM in SAC Conference Rooms 2-3. Collaborating for the first time ever: hear about the CAE application process, what accommodations look like for students, and a Q&A panel with disability specialists! Light refreshments provided! RSVP by 1/27/26.
Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins
Thu 1/29 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST
Join the Career Center for 15-minute drop-in sessions; Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Thu 1/29 • 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.
Queerness and Spirituality Space
Thu 1/29 • 4PM - 6PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Whether you identify as religious, spiritual, both, or are interested in learning more about the intersections of queerness, religiosity, and spirituality, all are welcome to come to the Queerness and Spirituality Space at the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center on Thursday, January 29th from 4-6pm to discuss how to live out a faith practice with pride!
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Advanced Searching in PubMed
Thu 1/29 • 1PM - 2PM PST
Are you an avid user of PubMed but suspect you’re not as efficient as you’d like? This workshop will walk through some of the most useful advanced features in PubMed like MeSH terms, field tags, truncation and automatic term mapping. There will also be plenty of time for answering questions and walking through tricky search requests. Instructor: Bob Johnson
Friday January 30
PISA 40th Anniversary Celebration
Fri 1/30 • 5:30PM - 9PM PST
Bradley International #300
PISA, a registered SOLE organization, will be holding our 18th Annual Welcome Reception on Friday, November 7th, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. This annual event welcomes both new and returning students to learn more about PISA, our initiatives, and our community at UCLA. At the beginning of the program, we will introduce our leadership team and provide an overview of PISA’s events, projects, and resources to ensure everyone is aware of the support and opportunities available.
Speaking Across Conflict Workshop for Students
Fri 1/30 • 12PM - 3PM PST RSVP
To be announced
The Dialogue across Differences Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for UCLA students to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety. Location: This session will be held in-person only on the UCLA campus and will not be recorded. Location shared upon RSVP.
Speaking Across Conflict Workshop for Students
Fri 1/30 • 12PM - 3PM PST RSVP
To be announced
The Dialogue across Differences Initiative at UCLA is proud to offer an interactive opportunity for UCLA students to delve deeper into a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop will allow participants to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills. The session will be highly interactive, and we ask that participants be present for its entirety. Location: This session will be held in-person only on the UCLA campus and will not be recorded. Location shared upon RSVP.
Speaking Across Conflict Workshop
Fri 1/30 • 12PM - 3PM PST RSVP
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join together with other UCLA students for an interactive workshop to learn a core skill for having more constructive conversations across charged political differences. Based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication, this workshop allows students to practice speaking about divisive political topics using effective skills with the support of trained staff.
Lunar New Year
Fri 1/30 • 7PM - 10PM PST
Covel Grand Horizon
Join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year on the Hill. This vibrant festival will feature live performances, traditional crafts, cultural activities, and delicious foods, all designed to promote intercultural understanding and community connection.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Fri 1/30 • 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 February 2
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins for Graduate Student Leadership Participants
Mon 2/2 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with a RISE Health and Wellbeing Educator about stressors related to research, TA responsibilities, dissertations, searching for jobs, etc. Or if you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you. All other graduate and undergraduate students are also welcome to drop by during this time.
Building Career Opportunities Beyond Traditional Internships
Mon 2/2 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Join us Monday, February 2nd at the Career Center Learn about alternatives to traditional internships, resume tips & how to market yourself! Lunch Provided! Note: Additional details to follow upon RSVP
Stacks Exchange: Field Notes
Mon 2/2 • 12PM - 1:30PM PST RSVP
DataX Impact Forum, 3312 Murphy Hall
Join us for a new graduate student series on collecting/using data in creative ways across all disciplines. Whether you're just dipping your toes into the AI wave, actively seeking AI solutions for your work, or an experienced researcher in the field, come join for the launch of this new talk series and an engaging lunchtime conversation. The first event will feature a presentation by Chongwen Liu, PhD Candidate in Conservation of Material Culture, UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program (IDP) and co-organizer of the series. Title: Application of Knowledge Graph-Driven AI in Cultural Heritage Conservation Cultural heritage conservation involves fragmented, multi-disciplinary knowledge and high-stakes decisions that must translate into real-world preservation actions. My research explores how knowledge graph (KG)–driven AI can address these challenges by connecting discrete knowledge bases, improving accessibility and supporting structured decision-making. In this talk, Liu will share Field Notes tracing two interconnected technological storylines of KG: 1) the evolution of Semantic Web and Linked Data infrastructures, and 2) the recent efforts to reduce LLM hallucination using frameworks from baseline Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to graph-based RAG, discussing their development, accessibility and current use cases. Focusing on the Stack Exchange, he will draw from his implementation experience to talk about selection criteria for different graph-based RAG methods, outline key technical steps in building a KG-driven AI framework, and share practical development notes using tools/frameworks, such as Neo4j or GraphRAG. Schedule: 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.: Lunch 12:30 p.m.– 1:30 p.m.: Presentation by Chongwen Liu, PhD Candidate in Conservation of Material Culture, UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program (IDP) and co-organizer of the series Audience Q&A to follow
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Tuesday February 3
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins for Graduate Student Leadership Participants
Tue 2/3 • 11AM - 1PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with a RISE Health and Wellbeing Educator about stressors related to research, TA responsibilities, dissertations, searching for jobs, etc. Or if you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you. All other graduate and undergraduate students are also welcome to drop by during this time.
Inside Out Community Movie Night
Tue 2/3 • 5PM - 7PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us for a relaxing movie night, featuring Inside Out! We will provide creative wellness supplies for anyone who wants to be crafty while engaging in community fun.
Movement and Meditation
Tue 2/3 • 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).
Colors & Connection
Tue 2/3 • 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!
FAB - Honors x USIE Info Session
Tue 2/3 • 6PM - 7:30PM PST
Carnesale 2nd Floor - Hermosa
The USIE program, or the Undergraduate Student Initiated Education experience, is a unique opportunity through which students have the opportunity to teach their own UCLA seminar to students about a topic that they are passionate about. The Honors Fellows will be hosting an application workshop to help students work with current USIE facilitators and ask any questions that they might have about the application process.
Wednesday February 4
Winter Quarter Drop-In Dates
Wed 2/4 • 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 2/4 • 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 2/4 • 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!
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins for Graduate Student Leadership Participants
Wed 2/4 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with a RISE Health and Wellbeing Educator about stressors related to research, TA responsibilities, dissertations, searching for jobs, etc. Or if you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you. All other graduate and undergraduate students are also welcome to drop by during this time.
Books & Bonding
Wed 2/4 • 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.
QT Winter Welcome
Wed 2/4 • 3PM - 5PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Join the LGBTQ CRC at our QT Winter Welcome for a cozy time with undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty with a community gathering at the Center! Meet the LGBTQ CRC team, learn more about our services, programs and events, and decompress with us as we head into a new quarter and new year. Light refreshments while supplies last!
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Thursday February 5
February Birthday Party!
Thu 2/5 • 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.
Career Center Transfer Pop-In
Thu 2/5 • 1:30PM - 3:30PM PST
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
The Career Center is excited to announce our “Transfer Pop-Ins” at the Transfer Student Center (TSC). These are your golden 15-minute slots to get personalized, one-on-one career advice that caters specifically to your unique journey as a transfer student from UCLA Career Counselors.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins for Graduate Student Leadership Participants
Thu 2/5 • 11AM - 1PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with a RISE Health and Wellbeing Educator about stressors related to research, TA responsibilities, dissertations, searching for jobs, etc. Or if you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you. All other graduate and undergraduate students are also welcome to drop by during this time.
Reflect with RISE: There is Hope
Thu 2/5 • 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.
How to Read Scientific Articles
Thu 2/5 • 1PM - 2PM PST
Feeling lost when it comes to reading scientific journal articles? With so many different study and article types, pulling out the main points and elements of the paper can be challenging. Gain a foundational understanding of scientific articles to feel more confident and at ease in class, lab, the clinic and during independent research time. Instructors: Molly Hemphill and Shelby Hallman
Book Launch-The Little Database: A Poetics of Media Formats
Thu 2/5 • 3PM - 5PM PST RSVP
DataX Impact Forum, 3312 Murphy Hall
Join us at DataX as Daniel Scott Snelson presents a book talk on his recently published The Little Database: A Poetics of Media Formats (University of Minnesota Press, 2025). Snelson explores how digital archives dramatically transform the artifacts they host and how these transformations might help us better understand our own private collections in turn. He develops creative tools and contingent methods for reading cultural data, whether found in public-facing repositories on the internet or in our own collections of TXT, JPG, MP3, and MOV artifacts. Within and beyond the project, experimental poetic interludes give readers practical entry points into the creative practice of producing new meanings in any given little database. Inventive and interdisciplinary, The Little Database grapples with the digitized afterlives of cultural objects, playing with the way in which the past is continually reconfigured to shape the present. Light refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by: DataX, The Livescu Initiative on Neuro, Narrative and AI (NNAI), Program in Digital Humanities, and Text/Tech Lab. Schedule Check in and Pre-Reception: 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Book Talk and Q&A: 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Reception (continued): 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Friday February 6
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins for Graduate Student Leadership Participants
Fri 2/6 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with a RISE Health and Wellbeing Educator about stressors related to research, TA responsibilities, dissertations, searching for jobs, etc. Or if you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you. All other graduate and undergraduate students are also welcome to drop by during this time.
Hope on the Hill
Fri 2/6 • 5PM - 7PM PST
Sunset Plaza
Hosted by the Luminaria Committee of the American Cancer Society at UCLA, this event brings the Hill together in hope and remembrance to honor those affected by cancer. In support of our mission to celebrate, remember, and fight back, we aim to build community through meaningful activities that honor those currently fighting cancer, celebrate survivors, and remember loved ones we have lost. Hill residents are invited to take part in message displays, crafts, and view the 2025 Relay Luminaria Ceremony slides as we create a space of light, community, and shared strength. Participation in certain activities, including Relay for Life registration, receiving a Luminaria Bag, and decorating jar lanterns, will be available with an optional donation.
Monday February 9
Organize Your Research with Zotero
Mon 2/9 • 1PM - 2PM PST
An introduction to citation managers and the tool Zotero. Learn how to set up and begin using Zotero to manage your sources. Please bring a laptop or equivalent device to set up Zotero. Instructor: Molly Hemphill
Resilience Building Skills Session 2: Regulating Stress and Tough Emotions
Mon 2/9 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Learn the basics of building resilience skills that will aid you here at UCLA and beyond.
The Safe Space: Love, Boundaries, and Communication
Mon 2/9 • 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 2/9 • 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 10
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Assistant Director, Dr. Monica Gonzalez Ramirez
Tue 2/10 • 11AM - 12PM PST
Life Sciences Building, Room 2110
Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors.
Movement and Meditation
Tue 2/10 • 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).
Letters & Chocolates
Tue 2/10 • 4PM - 5:30PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Write a letter or card to a loved one to express your appreciation! Stamps, postcards, chocolates, and other materials provided. Please RSVP to save your spot.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Tue 2/10 • 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 11
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 2/11 • 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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Current Affairs of Immigration Laws for F-1 and J-1 International Students
Wed 2/11 • 11AM - 12PM PST RSVP
De Neve Plaza Room
Informational session on the current immigration landscape for F-1 and J-1 international students. Provides information on current immigration laws and policies involving F-1 and J-1 international students. Overview of the potential policy implications and administrative processes affecting F-1 and J-1 students. UCLA Students Only. Student status will be verified at check-in.
WINTER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 2/11 • 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!
UCLA Library Special Collections Curatorial Open House
Wed 2/11 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360
Intersectional Identities: Join curators from Library Special Collections for an opportunity to explore unique archival and rare book collections. Expert Library and Information Science staff will guide community members through materials that document and illuminate how identities such as race, gender, class, ability and sexual orientation overlap and interact to create unique experiences. Examine how Intersectionality reveals the complex realities of individuals navigating multiple marginalized group experiences. Themes on display will include: Multiracial civil rights coalitions Black LGBT community organizations RSVP is requested, with walk-ins also welcome.
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Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Wed 2/11 • 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 12
Deepening the Dialogue for UCLA Students
Thu 2/12 • 5PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Are you a UCLA undergraduate, graduate, or professional student who has already participated in a “Speaking Across Conflict” workshop? This interactive session will give you a chance to keep practicing the skills you learned in this workshop in conversation with other UCLA community members about the issues that matter most to you. Join together with others to “see people as they wish to be seen” and to be heard and listened to on your own terms.
Transitioning from the Astrophysics Data System to Science Explorer
Thu 2/12 • 1PM - 2PM PST
2026 is the year! Users of the Astrophysics Data System (ADS) will be transitioned over to the astrophysics instance of Science Explorer (SciX). For years, the Astrophysics Data System has served researchers in the fields of astronomy and physics. Recognizing the value of this portal, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and NASA have developed SciX (Science Explorer) as the future portal for scientific information literature and discovery. Expanding from physics and astronomy, SciX serves all fields of NASA research, including astronomy, earth science, heliophysics, physics and planetary science. A one-stop-shop, SciX links publications to their associated preprints, data, software and other author or publisher provided information. This workshop will outline the importance of SciX as a unifying interdisciplinary database and provide participants with an overview of how to navigate its many powerful features, including search features specific to the fields this portal supports. Insructor: Hannah Sutherland
Book Celebration and Reception- BIBLIOTACTICS: Libraries and the Colonial Public in Vietnam
Thu 2/12 • 2:30PM - 4:30PM PST RSVP
DataX Impact Forum, 3312 Murphy Hall
Join us for a Book Celebration and Reception for: BIBLIOTACTICS: Libraries and the Colonial Public in Vietnam Libraries in French colonial Vietnam functioned as symbols of Western modernity and infrastructures of colonial knowledge. Yet Vietnamese readers pursued alternative uses of the library that exceeded imperial intentions. Bibliotactics examines the Hanoi and Saigon state libraries from colonial to post colonial Vietnam, uncovering the emergence of a colonial public who reimagined the political meaning and social space of the library through public critique and day-to-day-practice. This event is hosted by the UCLA School of Education & Information Studies, UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies and UCLA DataX.
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Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Thu 2/12 • 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 13
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Fri 2/13 • 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.
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!
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
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!
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
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.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational
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
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.
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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!
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.