Graduate & Professional
Thursday June 6/12
Creative Wellness Day at RISE
Thu 6/12
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Relax, destress, and prepare for Finals Week with RISE anytime from 9 am to 6 pm! Come and tap into some creative wellness!
TA and Postdoc Drop In Hours - Social Grading Edition!
Thu 6/12 • 2PM - 4PM PDT
Powell 190
Join us in Powel Library 190 for TA and postdoc drop-in hours, social grading edition! Work through your end of quarter grading while enjoying refreshments and building community with your fellow TAs. TLC staff members from the Graduate Student and...
Monday June 6/16
Digital Accessibility Drop In Hours
Mon 6/16 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
Need help making your course materials digitally accessible? Join TLC experts during our open drop-in hour to get your questions answered and receive direct support with accessible documents, accommodations, course content, and Bruin Learn tools....
Tuesday June 6/17
Ready, Set, Summer! Preparing to Teach in Summer Session for Graduate Students Workshop
Tue 6/17 • 10AM - 11:30AM PDT RSVP
Come get help preparing for Summer Teaching during intersession with the Teaching and Learning Center Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team! Topics covered include: June 17: How to Teach Online and Use Bruin Learn – Learn how...
Wednesday June 6/18
Ready, Set, Summer! Preparing to Teach in Summer Session for Graduate Students Workshop
Wed 6/18 • 10AM - 11:30AM PDT RSVP
Come get help preparing for Summer Teaching during intersession with the Teaching and Learning Center Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team! Topics covered include: June 18: Sample Assignments and Syllabus Help – Take a deeper...
OPT Webinars (for F-1 Visa Students)
Wed 6/18 • 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!
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Saturday June 6/21
The UndocuStartup Bootcamp
Sat 6/21 • 9AM - 3:30PM PDT
UCLA - Room TBD
Are you an undocumented UCLA student or alumni/recent graduate ready to launch a business or side hustle? The UndocuStartup™ Bootcamp is a one-day, in-person experience where you’ll go from idea to pitch, and even get your first client using...
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Wednesday June 6/25
CPT Webinars (for F-1 Visa Students)
Wed 6/25 • 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!
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UCLA Student Legal Services at the Dashew Center
Wed 6/25 • 10AM - 12PM PDT
Private drop-in consultations with an immigration attorney. No RSVP - waiting room only. Admitted in order of...
Tuesday July 7/1
Project Organization for Writing
Tue 7/1 • 9AM - 10AM PDT RSVP
In this workshop, we will discuss how to set up an organized system for a large-scale research and writing project, especially the writing components.
Wednesday July 7/2
Time Management and Productivity Tips for Writing
Wed 7/2 • 9AM - 10AM PDT RSVP
In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for time management, goal setting, and productivity when conducting large-scale research and writing projects, especially for the writing components.
Creating Effective Figures and Visual Aids
Wed 7/2 • 12:45PM - 1:45PM PDT RSVP
This workshop focuses on strategies for designing effective figures and visual materials. The workshop will also introduce different software packages that can be used to create high-quality figures and offer further resources for learning these...
Tuesday July 7/8
UCLA IRB Review: Policy and Procedures
Tue 7/8 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide an overview of the UCLA IRB application process and related policies and procedures.
Friday July 7/11
Writing the Fulbright U.S. Fellowship Application
Fri 7/11 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing the Fulbright U.S. fellowship application. We will discuss the structure and content of key documents using examples. We will address writing tips for fellowship applications as well as specific advice...
Monday July 7/14
Summer 2025 Language Exchange Program
Mon 7/14
Are you working on learning a new language? Do you want to take what you're learning in the classroom a step further? The Language Exchange program connects language learners together to improve their conversation skills and meet people from around...
Friday July 7/18
Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (1st of 3)
Fri 7/18 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of...
Friday July 7/25
Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (2nd of 3)
Fri 7/25 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of...
Wednesday July 7/30
Self-Editing Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English
Wed 7/30 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide concrete strategies and online tools to enable non-native speakers of English to improve their writing and editing process, check grammatical issues, make appropriate vocabulary choices and approach issues like article and...
Wednesday August 8/6
Applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (General) (Aug. 6)
Wed 8/6 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful applicants. The workshop will focus on...
Friday August 8/8
Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (3rd of 3)
Fri 8/8 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of...
Wednesday August 8/13
Writing the Personal Statement (August 13th)
Wed 8/13 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all...
Thursday August 8/14
Writing the Personal Statement (August 14th)
Thu 8/14 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all...
Thursday August 8/21
Applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (Engineering and Physical Science Focus)
Thu 8/21 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship with a physical science focus. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful...
Tuesday August 8/26
Applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (Life and Bio Science Focus)
Tue 8/26 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship with a life science focus. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful applicants....
Wednesday August 8/27
Navigating Graduate School: Academic Success Strategies for First-Generation College Students
Wed 8/27 • 4PM - 5:15PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide useful strategies for navigating graduate school successfully. We will focus on tips and tricks that will help you succeed, as well as elucidate aspects of the "hidden curriculum," or things you're expected to know but not...
Wednesday September 9/3
Telling Your New American Story: Applying to the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Wed 9/3 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide guidance on preparing a competitive application for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans (https://www.pdsoros.org/), which provides up to $90K in support for graduate students from migrant backgrounds....
Friday September 9/5
Writing Successful Grant and Fellowship Applications (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Fri 9/5 • 1PM - 2:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will first briefly review funding opportunities for graduate students in humanities, social sciences, and related fields. The workshop will then focus on strategies for writing effective applications for grants and fellowships to...
Tuesday September 9/9
Writing Successful Grant and Fellowship Applications (STEM Focus)
Tue 9/9 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will first briefly review funding opportunities for graduate students in STEM fields. The workshop will then focus on strategies for writing effective applications for grants and fellowships to support graduate study and research,...
Wednesday September 9/10
Applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (General) (Sept. 10)
Wed 9/10 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful applicants. The workshop will focus on...