Week 10
Monday December 12/2
Mindfulness Walking Series
Mon 12/2 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Bruin Resource Center
Get some steps in & meet other students with dependents Mondays, 12-1p - RSVP for...
Sip, Snack, and Scribble at RISE
Mon 12/2 • 12PM - 6PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Visit the RISE Center and sip on some tea or water, snack on some light snacks, and scribble to decompress as you prepare for finals!
Drop-in with Jaci at RISE
Mon 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.
Queer Crafting Corner: Embroidery Edition
Mon 12/2 • 1PM - 3PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Come unwind in the afternoon at the LGBTQ CRC during our Queer Crafting Corner, Embroidery Edition. This beginner-friendly session will teach you a variety of stitches in a supportive and inclusive community. We encourage those who find crafting as...
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Mon 12/2 • 3PM - 4PM PST
This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information...
Colors and Connection
Mon 12/2 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons
Come join RISE for a free, one-hour workshop from Project UnLonely that bridges creative expression with meaningful connection-building!
Tuesday December 12/3
Reflect with RISE
Tue 12/3 • 10AM - 11AM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Come to the RISE Center for a moment of stillness. Grab a cup of tea, meet community members, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, thoughtfulness, and stillness.
Weaving in Community Voices: An Indigenous Approach to Community-Based Language Research
Tue 12/3 • 11AM - 12:30PM PST
Rolfe Hall Room 2125
Join Dr. Ray Huaute (Chumash, Cahuilla) a UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow in the Ethnic Studies Department at UC Riverside as he shares Indigenous-Based language Research Model (IBLR) that naturally centers linguistic research around...
Creative Canvas at RISE
Tue 12/3 • 11AM - 6PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Visit the RISE Center and paint to help you decompress as you prepare for finals!
Graduate Community Gathering
Tue 12/3 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Cafe 580: Intersection of Hilgard and Westholme
Join us in community at Cafe 580 with other graduate students and break bread before the holidays. Share stories, meet new friends, and enjoy a delicious meal among fellow graduate students.
Drop-in with Nadine at RISE
Tue 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.
Who Really Wrote the Bible: The Story of the Scribes
Tue 12/3 • 2PM - 3:15PM PST RSVP
Royce Hall, Room 314
Who wrote the Bible? Its books have no bylines. Tradition long identified Moses as the author of the Pentateuch, with Ezra as editor. Ancient readers also suggested that David wrote the psalms and Solomon wrote Proverbs and Qohelet. Although the...
Getting into Research and SRP-99
Tue 12/3 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab. Download a copy of our slide deck and learn more about our workshops at...
Ace and Aro Space
Tue 12/3 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
The Ace and Aro Space is a weekly dialogue and affinity space for anyone on the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums to socialize and build community.
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QT Open Mic
Tue 12/3 • 4PM - 5:30PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The LGBTQ CRC is bringing you an open mic with the QTs full of poetry, comedy, and more! All identities and performance mediums are welcome. Come hang out and decompress, watch others perform, or even get onstage yourself! We have 5 five minute...
BruinFlix: Frybread Face and Me
Tue 12/3 • 5:30PM - 8:30PM PST RSVP
UCLA Fowler Museum, Lenart Auditorium
From the UCLA Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and UCLA American Indian Studies Center, welcome to our BruinFlix series! Please join us for a screening of the acclaimed coming-of-age story, "Frybread Face and Me" (2023), followed by a panel...
Wednesday December 12/4
Movement and Meditation
Wed 12/4 • 10AM - 11AM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons
Take some time to relax, stretch, and breathe through movement and meditation (for FREE).
Playtime Power Up at RISE
Wed 12/4 • 10AM - 6PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Come play board/card games at RISE to help you decompress as you prepare for finals. Feel free to bring your own personal device (e.g. nintendo switch, phones, ipads, laptops, etc)
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 12/4 • 11AM - 12PM PST
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
The 2024 Presidential Election Aftermath: Insights from Latina Journalists
Wed 12/4 • 11AM - 1:30PM PST
Join the Latina Futures 2050 Lab for a dynamic webinar exploring the aftermath of the 2024 Presidential Election through the lens of Latina journalists who covered the campaigns.
STARbucks for STAR Sign-Ups
Wed 12/4 • 11AM - 2PM PST
Lu Valle Commons Courtyard
Meet RISE Team at the Lu Valle Commons Courtyard, sign-up for a free cup of coffee (or two), sign-up for the Stress and Resilience (STAR) Wellness Check, and enter a raffle for a chance to win a wellness gift bag!
Fall English Language Circle - Dec. 4
Wed 12/4 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to practice your English conversation skills? Check out Dashew Center's English Language Circle (ELC)! Here you will have an opportunity to practice your English with other language learners. The...
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Learn@Lunch - UCLA Planetarium: Constellations in the Western Zodiac
Wed 12/4 • 12PM - 1PM PST
UCLA Planetarium
Staff Assembly “Learn at Lunch” Series Presents UCLA Planetarium: Constellations in the Western Zodiac Presenter: Leonardo Clarke Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (12-1pm) Location: UCLA Planetarium (Directions:...
Lunchtime Art Talk on Christina Ramberg
Wed 12/4 • 12:30PM - 1PM PST
hammer museum
The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on Christina Ramberg is led by curatorial assistant Ashton Cooper. ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM? Ticketing: This free...
Queer Fandom Fanatics
Wed 12/4 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Come geek out with the LGBTQ CRC as we talk about all things pop culture related through a queer intersectional lens at our weekly space, Queer Fandom Fanatics!
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Drop-in with Josh at RISE
Wed 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.
Books and Bonding
Wed 12/4 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Build community and bond with fellow Bruins while reading The Self-Esteem Workbook. No assigned readings—just light, reflective discussions in a supportive environment. Free books provided! Undergraduate and graduate students welcome.
Queer Creative Writing Space
Wed 12/4 • 4PM - 5:30PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The Queer Creative Writing Space meets bi-weekly during the academic year. This space is intended for writers of all LGBTQ+ backgrounds and experience levels who would like to stretch their creative writing muscles and meet other QT writers!
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Vision Board Workshop at RISE
Wed 12/4 • 5PM - 6PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Take a study break and set your goals for the new year with a vision board. All materials provided.
RA Recruitment Info Sessions
Wed 12/4 • 6PM - 7:30PM PST
Northwest Campus Auditorium
RA R&S Committee will host information sessions about the RA role to encourage students to apply.
RA Recruitment Info Sessions
Wed 12/4 • 6PM - 7:30PM PST
Northwest Campus Auditorium
RA R&S Committee will host information sessions about the RA role to encourage students to apply.
Happy Holigays
Wed 12/4 • 6PM - 8PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Happy Holigays from the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center! Come be in community, bring your chosen family, and meet new friends to the LGBTQ CRC's holiday dinner and pre-finals decompression night during this holiday season. Share space over food and...
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Thursday December 12/5
Limited FAS Service Hours
Thu 12/5
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships will have modified hours on Thursday, December 5. Our telephone lines will be open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and our Lobby will be open for in-person services from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Please visit our "Contact...
Scents of Serenity at RISE
Thu 12/5 • 9AM - 6PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Visit the RISE Center and indulge in a variety of essential oil scents to help you decompress as your prepare for finals!
Drop-in with Alea at RISE
Thu 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.
Graduate Unwind & Recharge
Thu 12/5 • 5PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Strathmore Building, Room 200 (2nd Floor)
Join the GSRC in celebrating you and all of your hard work this quarter. Relax, unwind, and recharge with massage chairs, trivia games, and other goodies before the holidays. You deserve it! Alcohol & appetizers will be served. (2 per guest) ...
Friday December 12/6
Friday Freedom at RISE
Fri 12/6 • 9AM - 4PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Visit the RISE Center and journal, color, paint, play games, and indulge in some essential oil scents to help you decompress as you prepare for finals.
First-Generation Graduate Students Support Group
Fri 12/6 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
RISE Center, Luvalle Commons
Join us this Friday to connect with a supportive community of first-gen graduate students and share experiences navigating grad school and mental health challenges!
Drop-in with Val at RISE
Fri 12/6 • 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 12/6 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The QTBIPOC Space is an intentional space to build community, envision and work toward our liberation, and have a chance to decompress and enjoy creative expression in coalition.
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Deviant Voices A Cappella Fall Concert
Fri 12/6 • 6PM - 9PM PST
Bruin Viewpoint Room
Join Deviant Voices A Cappella for our Fall Showcase! Enjoy an eclectic mix of music, from the pop hits of Chappell Roan to the classic harmonies of The Chords. Come enjoy college a cappella right here on campus!
Earthly Visions: The Tree House
Fri 12/6 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater
Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Earth: the dreary...
Saturday December 12/7
Archiving the Age of Mass Incarceration Project Launch Celebration
Sat 12/7 • 2PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Center for Black Power, 3349 West 43rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90008-4521, Leimert Park District
Thank you for being a part of the Million Dollar Hoods Archiving the Age of Mass Incarceration. Please join us as we celebrate this milestone of sharing the nation's first searchable archive of police files with stories and heirlooms. The AAMI...
Sunday December 12/8
The Value of Heirloom Corn: Biodiversity, Culture, and Cuisine, with Fatima Juarez
Sun 12/8 • 12PM - 1PM PST
hammer museum
As part of his Breath(e) project, Grounded, Ron Finley hosts a series of workshops in his temporary garden at the Hammer Museum, led by local artists. Each workshop can accommodate up to 20 participants, with all materials provided by the...
Walid Raad: Two Drops Per Heartbeat
Sun 12/8 • 2PM PST
hammer museum
Artist Walid Raad invites visitors to accompany him as he enters into a web of unexpected coincidences in which fiction and reality, space and time and history and fantasy overlap, giving rise to a vertiginous reflection on the legacy of the...