Week 2

How can we design learning experiences that meet our students where they are? This presentation will introduce you to the learner-centered design principles behind UCLA Library's WI+RE resources. We'll participate in a rapid empathy mapping exercise to understand a student research challenge, then demonstrate a practical, interactive solution—a WI+RE tutorial that helps address the challenge. You'll leave with a new way of thinking about student challenges and a simple way to embed helpful resources directly into your course on Bruin Learn. Presenter: UCLA Writing Instruction and Research Education (WI+RE) team. #studentcenteredlearning, #supportingstudents, #empathymapping Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to edp@teaching.ucla.edu.

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Do you have a story to tell? Join us for a special panel conversation with Bruin authors and learn how they transformed their experiences into published works. From mountain trails, military service and motherhood, these alumni demonstrate that every life path holds the potential for a compelling story. This discussion will explore the journey from idea to print, the challenges and rewards of writing, and the impact of storytelling.

Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Alessandro Vespignani, director of the Network Science Institute and Sternberg Family Distinguished University Professor, Northeastern University Epidemics are prototypical complex systems, driven by invisible pathogens spreading through interconnected networks of humans, transportation infrastructures and environments. Today, the convergence of computational power, AI and data-rich modeling is transforming how we understand and respond to outbreaks. From early situational awareness to scenario exploration and real-time forecasting, we are entering an era where we can finally turn complexity into foresight — and even harness it to stay one step ahead of emerging pathogens.

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The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on Lawrence Lek is led by curator Pablo José Ramírez.

Join us at Wescom Terrace in Ackerman Union for the International Graduate Student & Scholar Fall Social! This event is aimed specifically towards international graduate students, scholars, and their dependents, but is open to all graduate students and scholars in the UCLA community who are interested in attending. There will be Dashew swag and complimentary light dinner and refreshments will be available for the first 200 attendees. We will also feature prize giveaways and resource tables from campus partners. Registration is not required, but is recommended. We hope you will take this opportunity to socialize with other members of the international community at UCLA! Are you interested in childcare on campus while you attend the event? Little Bruins Clubhouse is a service from UCLA Recreation that provides free childcare at no cost to undergrad and graduate UCLA students until 7:45 PM, and parents must register their children in advance. Make sure to check out their website if you are interested This event is presented by Dashew Center and Wescom Financial.

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Join kabuki scholar Dr. Satoko Shimazaki for an after-hours tour of Rising Sun, Falling Rain: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts.

Hollywood Now 2025 is an opportunity to network with alumni from top film and entertainment schools including UCLA, USC, Stanford and others. Join us on Wednesday, October 8 from 7-11 p.m. at E.P. and L.P. for a night of mixing and mingling.

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Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!

RSVP today and join current and former Daily Bruin staffers for the 2025 Daily Bruin Alumni Network (DBAN) Reunion! This year's reunion will feature a day full of activities, including alumni and student panels, a visit to the Daily Bruin newsroom in Kerckhoff Hall and a cocktail reception followed by dinner at the James West Alumni Center. Join us as we reconnect with old friends, reminisce about your time at the Daily Bruin and celebrate the legacy of student journalism. Don't miss out on this opportunity to forge new connections and strengthen the bonds of the DBAN community. Cost: Daytime Activities - Free Evening Cocktail Party & Dinner - $75 Questions? Please contact Robina Riccitiello at robina@rjricci.com or Connie Guglielmo at acmewriter@gmail.com.

Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!

Public tours are sold out, but OC Bruins has secured rare access to a private curator’s tour of World of the Terracotta Warriors with Dr. Tianlong Jiao, Chief Curator at Bowers Museum. Gain exclusive insight into groundbreaking archaeological discoveries and uncover hidden details about China’s First Emperor and his legendary army

Aris Quartett makes its Chamber Music at the Clark debut with a program featuring Shostakovich, Beethoven, and the premiere of Los Angeles-based composer Alexander Tovar's String Quartet No. 1. Tickets are limited and go on sale at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 9. Please visit the event website for full details.

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