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Sunday September 9/17

Constitution Day

Sun 9/17

On Constitution Day, September 17, the United States pauses to commemorate the drafting of its Constitution. We invite all members of the University community to join us in making, or renewing, your acquaintance with this extraordinary document, and...

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Monday September 9/18

Graduate Student Orientation Welcome Address and Introduction

Mon 9/18 • 10AM - 11:45AM PDT

Ackerman Union (Student Union)

Opening remarks delivered by campus leaders. Schedule: Susan Ettner, Dean of Graduate Education Monroe Gorden, Jr., J.D., Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs Elizabeth Gonzalez, Director of HSI at UCLA Pouria Abbassi, CEO of the Associated Students...

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Graduate Student Orientation Welcome Address and Introduction

Mon 9/18 • 10AM - 11:45AM PDT RSVP

William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union) 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States

Opening remarks delivered by campus leaders. Schedule: Susan Ettner, Dean of Graduate Education Monroe Gorden, Jr., J.D., Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs Elizabeth Gonzalez, Director of HSI at UCLA Pouria Abbassi, CEO of the Associated Students...

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GSO- Family Fun Zone Mixer

Mon 9/18 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP

Bruin Fun Zone, Ackerman A-Level

In collaboration with the GSRC, GSO - join us to meet the SwD Program Team, Bruin Parenting Scholars Student Org and peers!

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UndocuAlly Training

Mon 9/18 • 1PM - 1:45PM PDT RSVP

Viewpoint Conference Rooms - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

This is an educational training dedicated to increasing the UCLA community’s awareness of the unique needs of undocumented students. This training will provide a summary of various resources available to undocumented students at UCLA through the...

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North Campus Tour

Mon 9/18 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP

Meet at Wescom Terrace on A-level of Ackerman Union by the mural

Come join us for a tour of UCLA! Learn accessible routes for navigating campus as well as a brief overview of the history of the University. This tour will focus on the Northern and Central areas of campus where most of the Humanities, Arts, and...

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Graduate Student Orientation

Mon 9/18 • 1:30PM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP

Ackerman Grand Ballroom - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

First To Go is partnering with the Graduate Student Resource Center to connect and meet incoming graduate students for the GSO Resource Fair. If you are interested in participating during the Graduate Student Orientation week follow the following...

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GSO: Resource Fair: Visit SwD's Table!

Mon 9/18 • 1:30PM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP

Ackerman - Grand Ball Room

Attend GSOs Resource Fair to learn about on-campus resources - swing by the SwD Table for more information on supporting your journey as a Bruin with Dependents!

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Resource Fair

Mon 9/18 • 1:30PM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP

Ackerman Grand Ballroom - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

The Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC) and the Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT) have partnered to host an in-person resource fair. The resource fair is designed to connect you with UCLA services and programs that support the...

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Undocumented Students Panel/Mixer

Mon 9/18 • 1:45PM - 2:30PM PDT RSVP

Viewpoint Conference Rooms - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

This event will directly follow the UndocuAlly Training. It will include a diverse group of inspiring undocumented alumni and current graduate students, who despite the hardships and lack of support, have been able to pursue their dreams in graduate...

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South Campus Tour

Mon 9/18 • 2:15PM - 3:15PM PDT RSVP

Meet at Wescom Terrace on A-level of Ackerman Union by the mural

Come join us for a tour of UCLA! Learn accessible routes for navigating campus as well as a brief overview of the history of the University. This tour will focus on the Southern and Central areas of campus where most of the Science, Technology,...

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Bruin PRIDE! Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer Life at UCLA

Mon 9/18 • 2:45PM - 3:45PM PDT RSVP

Student Activities Center Conference Rooms 1-2

The LGBTQ Community on campus is out and proud! In fact, UCLA is consistently ranked as one of the most LGBTQ and trans friendly campuses in the country and has many leadership and involvement opportunities specifically for graduate students. Learn...

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Accessibility Campus Tour

Mon 9/18 • 3:30PM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP

Meet at Wescom Terrace on A-level of Ackerman Union by the mural

Come join us for a tour of UCLA! Learn accessible routes for navigating campus as well as a brief overview of the history of the University. This tour will focus on accessible routes for navigating commonly traveled areas around the center of campus.

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North Campus Womxn of Color Panel/Mixer

Mon 9/18 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP

Art Gallery - Kerckhoff Hall

Join current graduate students who identify as womxn of color in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences ("North Campus" programs) and learn about navigating UCLA as a womxn in the field.

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Womxn in STEMM Panel/Mixer

Mon 9/18 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP

Conference Rooms 1-3 - Student Activities Center

Join current graduate students who identify as womxn in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) and learn about navigating UCLA as a womxn in the field.

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Tuesday September 9/19

Introduction to the UCLA Library

Tue 9/19 • 10AM - 10:45AM PDT RSVP

Bruin Viewpoint Room - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

Find out how the UCLA Library supports the academic needs of students. Learn about study spaces, technology, and collections. Explore services that help with research assignments, citations and data visualization, and presentations.

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Resources and Strategies for Writing Successfully in Graduate School

Tue 9/19 • 11AM - 11:45AM PDT RSVP

Bruin Viewpoint Room - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

Make the transition to graduate-level writing easier by learning about graduate writing services and resources available to UCLA graduate students.

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Interfaith Student Organization Fair and Mixer

Tue 9/19 • 1PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Bruin Reception Room in the William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

Come connect with faith/religion-based graduate student organizations! Interfaith Friends Mission Statement: Interfaith Friends (provides) a space for grad students to make meaningful connections across spiritual and religious traditions. Faith and...

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Accessibility Allyship Training

Tue 9/19 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Art Gallery - Kerckhoff Hall

The Center for Accessible Education supports over 800 graduate and professional students at UCLA. Though it's commonly misunderstood, disabled graduate students or students who identify as having a medical or mental health disability can receive...

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Students with Disbilities Panel

Tue 9/19 • 3PM - 4PM PDT RSVP

Zoom

UCLA graduate students share personal and professional experiences with balancing life and graduate school as well as discuss resources and opportunities for students with disabilities.

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Existential Wellness Resource Panel

Tue 9/19 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP

Zoom

Panelists: Andrew James-McClure Bruin Resource Center, Director Amanda Finzi-Smith First to Go Office, Associate Director Rachel LaPointe CARE, Prevention Education Coordinator Ishia Barajas Students with Dependents, Program...

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GSO: Existential Wellness Resource Panel

Tue 9/19 • 4PM - 5PM PDT

Digital Event

Hear from a panel of campus partners, including the SwD Program Director Ishia B., on available resources, tips for success and opportunity for Q & A.

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Latinx/Latine Panel/Mixer

Tue 9/19 • 5PM - 6PM PDT RSVP

Bruin Reception Room - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

Come connect with you fellow Latinx/Latine graduate and professional students! Learn strategies to navigate various aspects of student life, get acquainted with student groups such as the Chicanx Graduate Student Association, SOLES, and the Chicanx...

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Wednesday September 9/20

Workout Class

Wed 9/20 • 10AM - 10:30AM PDT RSVP

Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens

Join UCLA Recreation and FitWell (one of the Healthy C3ampus Initative pods) for an energizing workout to start off GSO Day #3! Participants will also get to learn about Recreation's Fall Fitness Challenge, and all attendees will be entered in a...

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Navigating Wellness in the Workplace

Wed 9/20 • 10:40AM - 11:25AM PDT RSVP

Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens

Come learn how to navigate wellness in one of the most prominent locations during graduate school – the workplace! Participants will learn from UCLA Recreation on how to optimize their computer workstations to improve comfort and productivity, as...

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Website Makers Office Hours

Wed 9/20 • 11AM - 12PM PDT

Zoom

These office hours 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.

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Navigating around UCLA + the Greater Los Angeles Area

Wed 9/20 • 11:35AM - 12:20PM PDT RSVP

Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens

Come learn from UCLA Transportation about all of the amazing sustainable commute options for graduate students, as well as from a panel of current graduate students about their tips and tricks for parking, campus accessibility, public transit, where...

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Navigating Health Resources

Wed 9/20 • 12:30PM - 1:15PM PDT RSVP

Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens

Come learn from Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center and RISE (Resilience In your Student Experience) about how to navigate health resources at UCLA! Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with both campus staff...

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Transit Tips

Wed 9/20 • 2:15PM - 3:30PM PDT RSVP

Central Ticket Office!

Interested in applying the information that was discussed during the "Navigating Around UCLA + Greater Los Angeles" session, or learning more about it in general? Meet at the CTO (Central Ticket Office) to pick up your free Bruin Grad Pass and join...

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Learn about Composting & the Jane B. Semel Health Campus Initiative Community Garden!

Wed 9/20 • 2:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP

Semel Health Campus Initiative Community Garden

Interested in an interactive approach to environmental wellness? This hand-on activity will teach participants to decipher what items are compostable. A miniature vermicomposting (worm composting) bin from the jane b semel HCI Community Garden will...

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Sustainability Resource Fair

Wed 9/20 • 3:30PM - 5PM PDT RSVP

Bruin Reception Room - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

Come learn how you can get involved with sustainability on campus with various student organizations and initiatives dedicated to environmental wellness!

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UCLA Campus Tour - Sustainability Edition!

Wed 9/20 • 3:30PM - 5PM PDT RSVP

Luskin Conference Center

Ever wanted to go on a UCLA campus tour, or to see the campus from a different, greener lens? Come join the Office of Sustainability for a UCLA Campus Tour – Sustainability Edition! Participants will learn all about the various projects happening...

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PJ Party

Wed 9/20 • 7:30PM - 10PM PDT

Carnesale Palisades

Students will arrive in their Pajamas, play games, and enjoy DIY crafts, face masks, plushies, and a Sundae Bar.

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Residential Life

Thursday September 9/21

Summer Research Incubator Symposium

Thu 9/21 • 9:30AM - 1:50PM PDT

Digital Event

Join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 21, for the Summer Research Incubator Symposium! Students will share their research projects conducted during the 2023 Summer Research Incubator (SRI). The SRI is a virtual, entry-level seven-week summer...

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Know Your Rights Workshop and Q&A

Thu 9/21 • 10AM - 11:15AM PDT RSVP

Bruin Reception Room - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

Ask a Student Legal Services attorney any questions that you have regarding legal issues, including landlord/tenant, auto accidents, employment, family law, and financial matters.

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Self Care Workshop and Q&A

Thu 9/21 • 10AM - 11:15AM PDT RSVP

Bruin Viewpoint Room - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

This workshop will help break down self-care so that students can meaningfully plan to take care of themselves with activities that actually restore them. We will dive deep into the concept of rest and what it means for each individual student....

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Mental Health Toolkit Workshop and Q&A

Thu 9/21 • 11:30AM - 12:45PM PDT RSVP

Bruin Viewpoint Room - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

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Graduate Student Organization Fair

Thu 9/21 • 1PM - 4PM PDT RSVP

Wilson Plaza

Are you ready to explore exciting opportunities and make valuable connections? Join us at the upcoming Graduate Student Organization Fair, where you'll have the chance to explore various student organizations designed to enhance your graduate...

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Your Grad Life Panel

Thu 9/21 • 2PM - 3:30PM PDT RSVP

Wilson Plaza

Are you ready to launch your graduate journey with confidence? Join us for an enlightening panel discussion titled "Your Grad Life", where you'll have the invaluable opportunity to hear directly from current graduate students at UCLA. In this...

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Friday September 9/22

Graduate Student Orientation - Online (GSO-Online)

Tue 8/1 - Fri 9/22

LAUNCHES 8/01 GSO-Online stands for Graduate Student Orientation-Online. GSO-Online is a web-based resource designed to introduce new students to graduate and professional school and campus resources and services. Once you log in, the portal will...

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Creating a Personalized Professional Development Plan for Graduate School

Fri 9/22 • 9AM - 10:30AM PDT RSVP

Art Gallery - Kerckhoff Hall

In this interactive workshop, we will lead you through a 3-step process to create your personalized professional development plan for your time in graduate school. We will discuss core professional skills that everyone should develop during their...

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Funding for International Students

Fri 9/22 • 10AM - 11AM PDT RSVP

Staterooms - Kerckhoff Hall

This session will cover how to search for graduate funding opportunities and strategies for fellowship applications internal and external to UCLA.

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Il Caffe, Enlightened Italy, and the Global Enlightenment

Fri 9/22 • 10AM - Sat 9/23 • 1:15PM PDT RSVP

UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library

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Born out of an extraordinary confluence of talent in the socio-political context of Habsburg Lombardy, Il Caffe (1764–66) was a short-lived but wide-ranging periodical, which would prove to be one of the most original and influential intellectual...

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Graduate School on a Bruin Budget

Fri 9/22 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP

Art Gallery - Kerckhoff Hall

Let's talk about money as a UCLA graduate student. Together, we will cover the cost of education, creating a monthly budget, student loan tips, credit building, retirement/investment accounts and financial support resources on campus.

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Students with Dependents Program Information Session

Fri 9/22 • 11AM - 1PM PDT RSVP

John Wooden Center - Games Room (2nd Floor)

Join us to learn about resources, family friendly spaces on campus, meet the Bruin Parenting Scholars Student Org and Q & A discussion. Lunch Provided - RSVP by Weds...

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Academic Worker Rights and Protections

Fri 9/22 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP

Art Gallery - Kerckhoff Hall

Come learn about your rights and workplace protections as student workers at the University of California. We’ll discuss how to enforce and protect our collective rights, and you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of the resources and tools...

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Funding for Doctoral and Masters Students

Fri 9/22 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Staterooms - Kerckhoff Hall

Learn about the various ways to fund your graduate studies. Topics include information about finding extramural fellowships, campus employment, and on-campus resources

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Thinking Ahead: Career Planning for Masters Students

Fri 9/22 • 3PM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP

Bruin Reception Room - William C. Ackerman Union (Student Union)

A master’s program can be one of the busiest times in your life. With a plethora of opportunities, competing priorities, and very limited time, feeling like you are making progress personally and professionally can feel impossible. Join us to learn...

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Where Can I Go from Here? Career Planning for PhD Students

Fri 9/22 • 3PM - 4:30PM PDT RSVP

Grand Salon - Kerckhoff Hall

UCLA PhDs successfully pursue a wide array of careers - in and beyond academia - upon graduation. Yet identifying appealing careers and ways to develop the skills necessary to successfully compete for these jobs can feel confusing. In this workshop,...

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Black Bruins Rising: Sankofa

Fri 9/22 • 4PM - 6PM PDT RSVP

Black Bruin Resource Center

Come connect with current and incoming Black Graduate students at “Black Grad Rising: SANKOFA!” where all of your questions regarding life for Black Graduate students on and off campus will be addressed by current Black Graduate students. Following...

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Grocery Bingo

Fri 9/22 • 8PM - 10PM PDT

Carnesale Palisades

Collaboration with Faculty In Residents to put on a Bingo night where students can win a variety of prizes.

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Residential Life

Saturday September 9/23

Army ROTC Orientation (Alpha Company)

Sat 9/23

UCLA (various locations)

Informational briefing and activities for new and returning cadets. Students interested in learning more about the Army ROTC program and attending, please contact our Recruiting Operations Officer Mr. Romeo Miguel at rbmiguel@milsci.ucla.edu or...

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Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life - Meet The Greeks

Sat 9/23 • 4PM - 7PM PDT

Carnesale Commons, Palisades Ballroom (The Hill)

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life will be hosting a gathering in which all students are welcome to join us to meet the UCLA Greeks! This is an excellent opportunity for all students to get to know our six councils and 60 chapters and to...

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SophS'mores

Sat 9/23 • 6PM - 8PM PDT

Saxon Patio

What's better than s'mores?! Join us for an evening of activities and fun. Connect with fellow Bruins and Faculty-in-Residence

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First Year Experience

True Bruin Welcome • Day 1 Sunday September 9/24

Army ROTC Orientation (all Bruin Battalion)

Sun 9/24

SAC B05

Activities and welcome luncheon for new and returning cadets. Students interested in more information about the Army ROTC program should contact our Recruiting Operations Officer Mr. Romeo Miguel at (310) 825-7381 or...

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Military Science

Panhellenic Council Recruitment Orientation

Sun 9/24 • 11:30AM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP

Ackerman Grand Ballroom

The Panhellenic Council hosts a formal recruitment process which occurs during the True Bruin Welcome Week (zero week). Recruitment will begin on Sunday and continue through Monday 10/2. Potential New Members or PNMs visit each chapter on a specific...

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Commuter Student Welcome

Sun 9/24 • 12PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Drake Stadium (Upper Concourse)

UCLA Commuter Support and Programs, First Year Experience, Transfer Student Center, and First To Go would like to invite you to our annual New Commuter Student Welcome. At this event, you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow incoming...

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Chancellor's Welcome

Sun 9/24 • 3PM - 4PM PDT

LATC (Los Angeles Tennis Center)

Digital Event

At the Chancellor's New Student Welcome, all new undergraduate students will meet campus leadership including Chancellor Gene Block and the President of the Undergraduate Student Association.. Get ready to rally, and learn important information to...

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Block Party

Sun 9/24 • 4PM - 9PM PDT

Westwood Village

The Westwood Village Block Party will bring out over 15,000 Bruins to the Westwood district. New students, current students, and neighbors will enjoy games, activities, and food from local vendors while UCLA musical acts and DJs perform. Join us as...

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Feast before the Fast

Sun 9/24 • 5PM - 6:30PM PDT

574 Hilgard Ave Los Angeles, CA 90024 United States

Join Hillel, UCLA’s largest Jewish organization, for dinner before the opening of Yom Kippur with a Kol Nidre service.

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Kol Nidre

Sun 9/24 • 6:30PM - 8:30PM PDT

574 Hilgard Ave Los Angeles, CA 90024 United States

Join UCLA Hillel for the opening of Yom Kippur, the day of Atonement, with secular, reform, conservative, and orthodox options for Kol Nidre.

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