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Join us Monday, June 22, 2026, 7:00–8:30 AM at Santa Monica Hospital for a Staff Appreciation Week morning meet & mingle! Stop by for coffee, light snacks, and a swag give-away as we celebrate the everyday dedication of our UC Health team. We appreciate everything you do for UCLA Health. Drop in anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 AM — see you there! 7:00–8:30 AM | Santa Monica Hospital

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships is offering virtual drop-in sessions for students who need to complete the 2026–2027 Identity Verification process and are unable to do so in person or through the notary option. Important Notes - Your government-issued photo ID must be clearly visible during the Zoom session. If we are unable to verify your identity, you will be required to complete the verification process either in person or through the notary option. - Due to limited capacity, students may be asked to attend a different drop-in session if there is a high volume of participants and we are unable to meet with everyone during the scheduled time.

This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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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! Note: To access the webinar, students need to select “SSO” and type in “ucla” to be able to access the UCLA logon screen and sign in to the webinar.

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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! Note: To access the webinar, students need to select “SSO” and type in “ucla” to be able to access the UCLA logon screen and sign in to the webinar.

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Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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Join Innercity Struggle and the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center for a discussion addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the Eastside of Los Angeles. CSRC Director Veronica Terriquez will moderate the discussion.

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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 presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships is offering virtual drop-in sessions for students who need to complete the 2026–2027 Identity Verification process and are unable to do so in person or through the notary option. Important Notes - Your government-issued photo ID must be clearly visible during the Zoom session. If we are unable to verify your identity, you will be required to complete the verification process either in person or through the notary option. - Due to limited capacity, students may be asked to attend a different drop-in session if there is a high volume of participants and we are unable to meet with everyone during the scheduled time.

Raise a glass! Staff Appreciation Week Happy Hour at LULU! Join us Thursday, June 25, 2026 at LULU (Hammer Museum) for a well-deserved unwind. The bar welcomes walk-ins all hours, and snag bites from the $12 menu between 3:00–6:00 PM. Bring colleagues, soak up the vibes, and toast to the team that makes UCLA Health amazing. Location: LULU Restaurant at Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024 See you there. Cheers to you!

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A Gathering in the Garden: Staff Appreciation Week Happy Hour Take a deep breath and let the week fade away. In celebration of Staff Appreciation Week, we invite you to pause, unwind, and reconnect with the earth and each other. Join your colleagues for a mindful happy hour at the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, a tranquil sanctuary designed to foster community and deep connection with nature. Immerse yourself in global plant diversity, enjoy the soothing rustle of the canopy, and allow this peaceful respite to restore your energy. The Details When: Friday, June 26, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Where: Mathias Botanical Garden No agendas, no deadlines. Just a quiet space to gather, breathe, and celebrate the vital presence you bring to our community every day. We look forward to sharing this peaceful evening with you.

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Calling all staff and faculty! Join the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center on Friday, June 26th at Plateia Patio for a June Happy Hour celebration. Happy Pride! No RSVP required.

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In person: Q&A with Emilia Arau, producer and daughter of director Alfonso Arau, and actor Yareli Arizmendi, moderated by Cari Borja, anthropologist, educator and senior advisor to Alice Waters. Director Alfonso Arua’s Like Water for Chocolate was an arthouse sensation when first released and still defines the evocative power of food in film. Based on Laura Esquivel’s novel, its sensuous tale of forbidden love unfolds in early 20th-century Mexico when Tita is bound by family tradition to remain unmarried to care for her mother. Prevented from acting on her love for the handsome Pedro, she pours her passion and heartbreak into her cooking which has a magical, intoxicating effect on those who consume it. The intimacy of the heart and the intimacy of the kitchen transform culinary preparation into a powerful expression of desire, rebellion and yearning.—Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm Director: Alfonso Arau. Screenwriter: Laura Esquivel. With: Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, Regina Torné. 35mm print courtesy of the Sundance Collection at the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

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In person: Q&A with actor Kathryn Leigh Scott and historian Jim Pierson, editor of Dark Shadows Noir: Classic Black and White Photography From the Dan Curtis Productions Archive. Book signing with Pierson before the screening. Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment. Premiering on June 27, 1966, on ABC-TV, Dark Shadows (1966–71) represented an outré experiment in daytime television that became an unexpected breakout hit and evergreen cult classic. Created by horror-maestro Dan Curtis (The Night Stalker, Trilogy of Terror), the innovative soap opera, which initially struggled in the ratings, expanded greatly in popularity in its second year with the addition of a 175-year-old charismatic vampire character named Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid). As the eerily atmospheric series evolved to fuse gothic supernatural elements and romance into complex storylines, it developed a passionate youth following and became a pop culture phenomenon. In the process, the videotaped series earned the distinction of being the first soap to spawn a theatrical motion picture spin-off, House of Dark Shadows (1970), and several additional feature films and reboots. The beloved original series ran for over 1,200 episodes before its abrupt cancellation in 1971. In the ensuing decades, the aura surrounding Dark Shadows has only intensified, with the influential program enjoying nearly constant reruns in syndication, luring an influx of new viewers into the mysterious, shadow-drenched world of the wealthy Collins family of fictional Collinsport, Maine. Join us for a celebration of Dark Shadows, exactly 60 years to the day of its premiere, including the debut episode and rare archival footage. Before the screening, historian Jim Pierson will sign copies of Dark Shadows Noir: Classic Black and White Photography from the Dan Curtis Productions Archive. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Dark Shadows star, actor David Selby, and Jim Pierson. Programmed and note written by John H. Mitchell Television Curator Mark Quigley.

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Presented by UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program.

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In person: director Karen Arthur; editor Carol Littleton; Paula Chambers, daughter of screenwriter and actor Joan Hotchkis; composer Roger Kellaway. Guest speaker Legacy is the story of Bissie Hapgood, a woman unraveling under the pressures of a vapid and materialistic society consumed with dinner-plate settings, soap operas and sexual frustration. The material originated as a one-woman show in 1973, written and performed by Joan Hotchkis, a versatile talent celebrated for her roles on television series including The Odd Couple and The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts. Karen Arthur, a first-time filmmaker, saw Hotchkis on stage and convinced the actor to adapt the screenplay and star in the film. Independently produced and financed, Legacy, like its peers Wanda (1970) and A Woman Under the Influence (1974), confounds 1970s Hollywood’s expectations with the introduction of a new kind of cinematic woman. Bissie stuns audiences with her honesty that is confrontational, yet heartfelt and a vulnerability that is never sentimental and always surprising. Legacy features an exceptional crew at the start of what would become a set of accomplished careers. Arthur, who would go on to direct The Mafu Cage (1978) and become a prolific television director, winning an Emmy Award for Cagney & Lacey, collaborated with cinematographer John Bailey (Ordinary People, 1980, In the Line of Fire, 1993) and editor Carol Littleton (E.T., 1982, The Manchurian Candidate, 2004). Note written by Archive Research and Study Center Officer Maya Montañez Smukler.

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Got a quick question about your finances? Pop in to chat with one of our team members--no prep, no pressure, just practical answers to help you feel more confident with money!

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Got a quick question about your finances? Pop in to chat with one of our team members--no prep, no pressure, just practical answers to help you feel more confident with money.

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This training sesson will show instructors how to create and grade assignments and discussions, utilize time saving features in the Gradebook, and provide student extensions and accommodations. Join us to improve your teaching skills and simplify your life in Bruin Learn. Audience: Faculty, TAs

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Got a quick question about your finances? Pop in to chat with one of our team members--no prep, no pressure, just practical answers to help you feel more confident with money.

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Take 20 minutes in your day to enjoy much-needed relaxation and calm. When registering, please enter "UCLA" under "organization." Monthly meditation is led by Michal Rinkevich (MBA '14) who has been practicing healing arts and meditation since 1995 and teaching since 2006.

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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Got a quick question about your finances? Pop in to chat with one of our team members--no prep, no pressure, just practical answers to help you feel more confident with money.

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Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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A conversation with 1985 UCLA graduate alumnus R. Grant Steen, PhD on his newly released book: EMPIRE OF LIGHT: A data scientist analyzes what American movies say about our culture. There will be a moderated discussion and conversation with the author and he will entertain questions from the audience. For Empire of Light, Dr. Steen analyzed the 20 most popular movies in America for every year between 1940 and 2020. In these 1,600 examples the book demonstrates movies aren't just about entertainment. Popular movies reveal what we value, what we fear, and what we hope to become. Seminal movies help us understand important currents in American culture, reveal hidden truths about us, and both reflect and influence culture. Recent movie trends suggest that Americans feel a sense of powerlessness. Only by unlearning this helplessness can we hope to fix a broken America. About the author: Dr. Steen received his PhD in biology from UCLA in 1985. He currently is Research Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He has held research faculty positions at University of Washington, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, UNC-Chapel Hill and completed postdoctoral training at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His research interests cover MRI, MRS, brain tumors and orthopedic surgery.

A conversation with 1985 UCLA graduate alumnus R. Grant Steen, PhD on his newly released book: “EMPIRE OF LIGHT: A Data Scientist Analyzes What American Movies Say About Our Culture.” There will be a moderated discussion and conversation with the author and he will entertain questions from the audience. For Empire of Light, Dr. Steen analyzed the 20 most popular movies in America for every year between 1940 and 2020. In those 1,600 examples, the book demonstrates that movies are not just about entertainment. Popular movies reveal what we value, what we fear, and what we hope to become. Seminal films help us understand important currents in American culture, reveal hidden truths about society, and both reflect and influence culture. Furthermore, recent movie trends suggest that Americans feel a sense of powerlessness. Only by unlearning this helplessness can we hope to fix a broken America. About the Author: Dr. Steen received his PhD in Biology from UCLA in 1985. He currently is a Research Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He has held research faculty positions at University of Washington, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, UNC- Chapel Hill and completed postdoctoral training at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His research interests cover MRI, MRS, brain tumors and orthopedic surgery.

Co-presented with the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law With rulings on major issues expected by the start of summer 2026, the United States Supreme Court is once again at the center of key legal and policy debates. An all-star panel of legal scholars analyzes the meaning and implications of the latest Supreme Court cases and rulings on issues including: birthright citizenship, gun rights, tariffs, voting rights, election and campaign finance rules, the president’s power to fire agency commissioners and members of the Federal Reserve, the treatment of transgender athletes, and much more. The panelists will also consider the implications of these rulings on the role of the courts in response to the Trump Administration’s broad assertions of executive power. Panelists include: Cary Franklin, Justin Levitt, Eugene Volokh, and Kimberly West-Faulcon. Moderated by Rick Hasen, Director of Safeguarding Democracy Project at the University of California, Los Angeles. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/gavelforum,

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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 the world. Language Exchange is open to members of the UCLA community and all language levels! Applications will close on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. You will be notified if we have found you a Language Exchange partner/group by July 22nd.

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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! Note: To access the webinar, students need to select “SSO” and type in “ucla” to be able to access the UCLA logon screen and sign in to the webinar.

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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.

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Join artist Paul Sepuya for an after-hours tour of SPACE IS THE PLACE: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Ticketing: This free program is not ticketed. Parking: Self-parking is available under the museum. There is an $8 flat rate after 5 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends. Press: If you are a member of the press and are interested in attending and covering the program, please email Santiago Pazos at spazos@hammer.ucla.edu for accommodations. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/sepuya-AHT.

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In July, our book group will mark America 250 with a book about the American Revolution. Our selection is "Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring," by Alexander Rose. Basing his tale on remarkable original research, historian Alexander Rose reveals the unforgettable story of the spy ring that helped America win the Revolutionary War. For the first time, Rose takes us beyond the battlefront and into the shadowy underworld of double agents and triple crosses, covert operations and code breaking, and unmasks the courageous, flawed individuals who inhabited this wilderness of mirrors—including the spymaster at the heart of it all, George Washington. (from GoodReads) Join our peer-led group for an animated discussion. Newcomers always welcome.

Join BP Calabasas Chapter for their meeting!

Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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Graduating is a big step- and what comes next can feel uncertain. The Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series offers open, discussion-based sessions for recent UCLA grads navigating life after college. These conversations are a space to connect with fellow Bruins, share your experiences, and gain insights from career professionals and peers alike. Whether you're job hunting, considering grad school, or exploring new paths, you're not alone. Join us for real talk, practical advice, and a supportive community.

Enhance your teaching skills and streamline your work in Bruin Learn! This session is designed primarily for TAs and will cover creating and grading assignments and discussions, navigating the Gradebook, and providing student extensions and accommodations. Co-hosted by the Teaching and Learning Center and the Bruin Learn Center of Excellence. Audience: Faculty and TAs (with a focus on TAs)

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Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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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 presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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UCLA South Bay Campus Tour + Wellness & Yoga Experience Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Connect. Recharge. Explore UCLA South Bay. Connect with fellow Bruins for a refreshing and inspiring morning at the beautiful UCLA South Bay Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes! Enjoy an exclusive guided campus tour, connect with alumni and friends, and recharge with a special wellness session, featuring stress-management tips and a relaxing beginner-friendly yoga class led by UCLA Recreation (please bring your own mat or towel). Light refreshments will be provided. Whether you come to network, unwind, or simply explore UCLA’s scenic South Bay location, this event offers something for everyone. All Bruins, family members, and friends are welcome! Proceeds from the event will benefit the UCLA Alumni South Bay Network Scholarship Fund.

Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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Since 2008, a team of University of California alumni, students and friends have participated in an annual 10K charity race through the heart of central London. Run, walk, or skip with UC Alumni UK this year to support student scholarships!

Co-presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive Recommended for ages 5+ Studio Ghibli’s enchanting adaptation of Mary Norton’s classic children’s novel The Borrowers follows Arrietty, a tiny “Borrower,” who lives in secret with her family under the floorboards of a rustic human cottage. When she’s discovered by Shawn, an ailing young boy who’s come to spend the summer with his great-aunt, her whole world feels threatened. Showcasing Ghibli’s signature lush and cozy animation, The Secret World of Arrietty (2019) is a gentle, awe-inspiring story about bravery, trust and a beautiful friendship that bridges two very different worlds. Learn more here https://hmmr.buzz/arrietty-ff.

Presented by UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program.

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An afternoon of film, play, and connection centered around the enduring, ever-evolving game of mahjong, a tile-based game involving skill, strategy, and luck. Known for their sold-out, high-energy gatherings, Mahjong Mistress bring their signature blend of play, community, and cultural perspective to the Hammer. Whether you’ve never touched a tile or have been playing for years, this is a chance to learn, play, and meet new people. The program begins with a screening of Edward Yang’s Mahjong (1996), a fast-moving portrait of Taipei in the ’90s where every interaction feels like a high-stakes game. After the film, the action shifts from screen to table with an open mahjong session in the Hammer's courtyard for all experience levels. Mahjong Mistress instructors will be on hand to teach beginners, while experienced players can jump right into the mix. Expect a lively, social atmosphere with shared tables, new connections, and a little friendly competition. Mahjong Mistress will also debut a selection of limited-edition merchandise, extending their visual language beyond the table. 1:30PM Screening: Mahjong (dir. Edward Yang, 1996) 3-6:30PM Mahjong Mistress open mahjong session Learn more at https://hmmr.buzz/mahjong.

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Are you considering studying abroad this 26/27 Academic Year? UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a Q&A session to ensure all of your questions are answered! Please complete the RSVP form below to receive the Zoom details, thank you!

Description: This session will introduce instructors and TAs to accessibility tools that are available in Bruin Learn. We will demonstrate the following:- How to use auto-generated captions- How to edit captions- How to select optimal tools and formats for posting your videos- Overview of the WCAG 2.1 AA compliance deadline for April, 2026By the end of this session, participants will be able to select and utilize tools to make their media more accessible in Bruin Learn. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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Join BP IT Affinity Group for their monthly meeting!

Join BP Century City Chapter for their monthly meeting! 2 HOURS vs. 3 DAYS The race to beat drug resistant superbugs.

Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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Bruin Learn has two quiz engines available to instructors - Classic Quizzes (the original quiz tool) and New Quizzes. This session is aimed at faculty who would like to learn more about New Quizzes and its benefits, limitations, and upcoming features and enhancements. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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We will have a networking hour, followed by a presentation from an LA28 representative on the countdown to the 2028 Olympic Games, including upcoming events leading to the Games, volunteer opportunities, and the roles that the city of Long Beach and UCLA will play in the Games.

Join Us for an Open Board Meeting at 6pm on July 14th in Mission Valley. Meet fellow Bruins, discover what we're building, and find your place in our community. Dinner is provided. What to expect: \- Learn about the UCLA San Diego Alumni Network and our mission \- Hear about upcoming events and community initiatives \- Discover ways to get involved and make an impact \- Connect with board members and fellow alumni

Come join Bruin Alumni and Friends for a fun and relaxing discussion of books. We try to curate a wide variety of genres (all recommended by our own members) to accommodate all tastes and to encourage each other to read something we wouldn't on our own. We would love to have you join us. All are welcome! July: The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.

Join BP Orange County Chapter for their Chapter Meeting!

Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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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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In an era where nearly every job seeker is using AI to help with job applications, many candidates worry that their applications aren’t being seen or that they sound just like everyone else. This workshop teaches UCLA alumni how to use AI strategically to stand out, not blend in. Participants will learn how employers use AI in hiring, how to avoid generic AI-generated language and how to enhance their unique professional voice through smarter prompting. We’ll walk through practical tools for tailoring applications, strengthening LinkedIn visibility and using AI to accelerate—not replace—the human elements that make a candidate memorable. Participants will leave with three actionable steps they can take in the next month to elevate their job search using AI.

Join NYC Bruins and Trojans for a happy hour at an elevated cocktail and oyster bar in the heart of Midtown, just minutes from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station.

Join BP Westwood for their Chapter Meeting! What does a layback, toe loop, mohawk and NNN lease all have in common? Heather Boren! Heather Boren is the Principal and Founder of Estate Match Realty, a commercial real estate company focused on tenant representation across office, retail and industrial properties. She also serves as adjunct faculty at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School teaching a variety of real estate finance courses. Outside of real estate, Heather rediscovered her passion for figure skating as an adult and is now a double gold medalist who has earned numerous showcase and artistic skating awards at both the local and national level. Heather enjoys sharing how discipline, resilience, and persistence learned through skating apply to entrepreneurship and business.

Our most precious resource isn’t money—it’s time. We’re allotted just twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling rushed and like we never have enough. Since we can’t add more hours to the day, how can we optimally spend the time we do have and feel confident in those decisions and more fulfilled in our lives? To answer this question, join us for a workshop with Professor Cassie Holmes, Bud Knapp chaired professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, an award-winning teacher and researcher on time and happiness, and author of bestselling book Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most. Happier Hour was selected as an Amazon Best Book of the Year, a “must read” by Forbes, the Washington Post, and the Financial Times, and was featured in such outlets as the Today Show, CBS Mornings, CNN, and NPR’s Hidden Brain podcast. The evening includes: Welcome apéritif Interactive workshop with Professor Holmes Cocktail and canapés reception to close the evening This is an exclusive event for UCLA alumni and spaces are limited.

Come visit the Transfer Student Center during your orientation session to learn about transfer services, events, and ask questions about the UCLA transfer experience.

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Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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Ready to kayak, laugh, and soak up some summer sunshine? Join your fellow OC Bruins on Sunday, July 19 for a morning on the water followed by a delicious lunch with great company! We'll kick off the day with a 2-hour kayaking adventure from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at OC Paddlesports in Huntington Beach (16910 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649). We'll explore the harbor in double kayaks, making it the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet fellow Bruins, and enjoy Southern California's beautiful coastline. Cost: $35 for OC Bruins members After our morning kayaking adventure, we'll head over to SeaSalt BBQ for a well-earned lunch, refreshing drinks, and plenty of Bruin camaraderie. Whether you're an experienced kayaker or trying it for the first time, this event is all about getting outdoors, staying active, and connecting with fellow Bruins. Spots are limited, so grab a friend and join us for a summer adventure you won't want to miss!

Watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup live at the Hammer—on big screens, with friends and fellow fanatics, in an indoor/outdoor setting where art and sport come together. Between matches, explore our free exhibitions, shop the store, or grab a bite at our restaurant. Drinks available for select matches. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/world-cup

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This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

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Come visit the Transfer Student Center during your orientation session to learn about transfer services, events, and ask questions about the UCLA transfer experience.

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Are you considering studying abroad this 26/27 Academic Year? UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a Q&A session to ensure all of your questions are answered! Please complete the RSVP form below to receive the Zoom details, thank you!

Dear BP South Bay Members, BP South Bay exists to serve its members, and we want to make sure we are delivering the value, connections, and opportunities that matter most to you. To that end, we are holding a members-only Zoom meeting on Tuesday, July 21 at 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM to have an open and candid discussion about the future of BP South Bay and how we can make the organization work better for everyone. This meeting is an opportunity for you to share: What is working well and should be continued What is not working and needs improvement Programs, events, or initiatives you would like to see Ways we can increase member engagement and value Ideas to help strengthen our chapter and member experience Your feedback is critical. The direction of BP South Bay should be driven by the needs and interests of its members, and we want to hear from as many voices as possible. We strongly encourage every member to attend. Whether you have been involved for years or recently joined, your perspective matters. The more participation we have, the better positioned we will be to shape BP South Bay into an organization that truly serves its membership.

Join BP Beverly Hills Chapter for their monthly meeting!

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! Note: To access the webinar, students need to select “SSO” and type in “ucla” to be able to access the UCLA logon screen and sign in to the webinar.

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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.

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Meeting to discuss DeepPunk The Stealth Protocol by Benjamin T Huang. The author, UCLA alumni, will attend!

Join BP Silicon Beach for Chapter Meeting! Electrifying the Fleet: Scaling EV Innovation in Public Sectors About the speaker: As the Head of Business Development at UP.FIT (a division of Unplugged Performance), Daniel King leads global sales, go-to-market strategies, and product roadmap development for specialized electric vehicle upfitting and mobile drone dock deployment. His current focus is pioneering fleet electrification for law enforcement and government sectors, where he successfully directs the design and launch of cutting-edge vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y for police patrol vehicle fleets. Prior to joining UP.FIT, he spent nearly a decade at Tesla, where his roles spanned from North American Sales and Delivery Operations to launching localized EV charging infrastructure initiatives. Beyond his corporate background, he has a foundation in science and advanced technology, culminating in a role as a postdoctoral research affiliate at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) developing semiconductor materials for deep space probes, before moving on to Tesla in 2014. A True "Triple Bruin" A passionate member of the UCLA alumni circle, his roots on campus run deep. Before his corporate career, he spent several years serving as a member of the Yell Crew and a Student Ambassador for the UCLA Alumni Association, frequently addressing crowds at the Rose Bowl and Pauley Pavilion. He holds three degrees from the university: MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management (2018) Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry, UCLA (2014) B.S. with a Double Major in Biochemistry and Marine Biology, UCLA (2004)

Graduating is a big step- and what comes next can feel uncertain. The Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series offers open, discussion-based sessions for recent UCLA grads navigating life after college. These conversations are a space to connect with fellow Bruins, share your experiences, and gain insights from career professionals and peers alike. Whether you're job hunting, considering grad school, or exploring new paths, you're not alone. Join us for real talk, practical advice, and a supportive community.

UCLA Bruin Professionals (BP) and the Real Estate Alumni Group (REAG) are sponsoring a networking lunch on the UCLA campus. We will be joined by UCLA Anderson School Professor Eric Sussman, who will be presenting his 2026/27 real estate strategies. Prof. Sussman is not only one of UCLA’s most popular professors (with numerous prestigious awards), he also manages several funds that have acquired, rehabilitated, and developed more than two million square feet of residential/commercial real estate in the past 20 years.

Come visit the Transfer Student Center during your orientation session to learn about transfer services, events, and ask questions about the UCLA transfer experience.

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Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community. * * * There is no parking. Aoyama Gakuin University is approximately 10 minute-walk from either Shibuya Station or Omotesando Station. The No.16 conference room is on 9th floor in Soken Building which is on the right of the front gate of the campus.

Join the Bay Area Bruins for the annual California Clásico - soccer match featuring the San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy at the Stanford Stadium, Saturday evening, July 25. The event commences with pregame ceremonies featuring fly overs and a precision team of skydivers landing on the field and delivering the "game ball". After the game all fans will be entertained with a spectacular drone show. This event sells out every year with the average Section 216 ticket face value being $40. Ticket purchasing opportunities will be announced in upcoming newsletters. Early purchases (until July 1) will offer preferred seating closer to the field, opportunities to win prizes, and discounted pricing at $34 per ticket. Tickets purchased after June 30 will be $37 each. A portion of each ticket sale will go to the Bay Area Bruins scholarship fund specifically benefiting students from the Bay Area. _Each ticket provides admission to Stanford Stadium for the Clásico match, ceremonies, and the post game drone show._

Join BP Encino Chapter for their monthly meeting!

Join us this summer in Lani Hall inside Schoenberg Music Building or via livestream for the Henry J. Bruman Summer Chamber Music Festival, curated by Artistic Director Ambroise Aubrun, D.M.A. The festival features free chamber music concerts by acclaimed artists. No reservations are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the event website for full details.

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This training session will show you how to efficiently use Leganto (the "Course Reading List" tool) in Bruin Learn to request course reserves from UCLA Library. Please join us to learn how the Library can support your class by providing free access to required and recommended course texts to your students. Audience: Faculty, TAs

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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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Join us this summer in Lani Hall inside Schoenberg Music Building or via livestream for the Henry J. Bruman Summer Chamber Music Festival, curated by Artistic Director Ambroise Aubrun, D.M.A. The festival features free chamber music concerts by acclaimed artists. No reservations are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the event website for full details.

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Come visit the Transfer Student Center during your orientation session to learn about transfer services, events, and ask questions about the UCLA transfer experience.

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Ever wondered how movies get written? In this workshop, students will invent characters, create a problem, and write a short movie scene together. Working in small groups, they’ll learn simple screenplay format and then watch actors perform the words they wrote. By the end of the session, every group will have helped create a story and see it come to life on stage. Led by screenwriter Thomas Heegaard who writes for film and television and helps develop stories from script to production. Location: Bay Nimoy Studio Learn more here https://hmmr.buzz/826LA-movie

Join UCLA professor Tiffany Barber for an after-hours tour of Five Centuries of Works on Paper: The Grunwald Center at 70, Part II. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Learn more here https://hmmr.buzz/barber-AHT.

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Join fellow Bruins and alumni from many other schools for an evening of conversation and connection at the UC Center Sacramento right in downtown. Participating schools include: Notre Dame, Santa Clara, Stanford, Yale, Berkeley, Georgetown, Harvard & more! Light food and beverages will be provided. Hosted by UC Davis Cal Aggie Alumni Association in collaboration with Sac Bruins and participating alumni networks across the Greater Sacramento Area!

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join other UCLA alumni, friends, and families for a $30 watercolor class fundraiser in beautiful Heisler Park in Laguna Beach. No experience is needed. High-quality supplies will be provided for use during the event. Each participant will take home their own plein-air watercolor painting on high-quality cotton watercolor paper, and a color theory practice sheet. A bring-your-own picnic will follow after! This is more than a paint-along class. Participants will get hands-on access to rare and historic pigments that are usually too expensive for casual use, including Egyptian Blue, medieval frit(smalt), genuine Lapis Lazuli, Periwinkle phthalo blue, Benzimidazolone Blue, and genuine Quinacridone Gold PO49. We’ll explore the science and history behind these colors: Egyptian blue as the first known synthetic pigment and a material still studied for near-infrared luminescence; smalt as a cobalt-glass pigment; lapis lazuli as one of art history’s most prized blues; and modern pigments that changed what artists can do with transparency, staining, glow, and intensity. This will be a brief crash-course in pigment science and history, including the science behind why AI can’t replace physical art! Participants will also browse examples of watercolor styles—from realistic landscapes and botanical illustrations to modern abstraction, travel sketching, greeting-card art, and fun crafts—before painting from the ocean, cliffs, gardens, and architecture around us. Come paint by the coast, meet fellow Bruins, try rare pigments, and learn why handmade art still has optical and material qualities that screens and AI can imitate, but not physically replace. Your $30 registration includes supplies and supports future OC Bruins community events. PLEASE NOTE: No Refunds: Unfortunately, we don’t have the ability to offer refunds for this fundraiser or to help transfer your reservation. If you would like to give your reservation to someone else, please email us their name so we can add them to the registration list. What’s included: Your $30 registration includes use of high-quality watercolor supplies during the workshop, including shared access to rare, historic, discontinued, and specialty pigments. Each participant will take home their finished plein-air watercolor painting, and their color-theory practice sheet. Please note that palettes, brushes, pigment samples, books, and demonstration materials are provided for shared class use only and will remain with the instructor so they can be used for future OC Bruin art events.

Join us this summer in Lani Hall inside Schoenberg Music Building or via livestream for the Henry J. Bruman Summer Chamber Music Festival, curated by Artistic Director Ambroise Aubrun, D.M.A. The festival features free chamber music concerts by acclaimed artists. No reservations are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the event website for full details.

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Take 20 minutes in your day to enjoy much-needed relaxation and calm. When registering, please enter "UCLA" under "organization." Monthly meditation is led by Michal Rinkevich (MBA '14) who has been practicing healing arts and meditation since 1995 and teaching since 2006.

Join artist Danielle Dean for an after-hours tour of SPACE IS THE PLACE: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection. Danielle Dean is an interdisciplinary artist and educator who works across video, sculpture, performance, and installation. Her art explores how technology, architecture, marketing, and media are used as tools of oppression and surveillance, bringing to light the histories of labor exploitation and resource extraction that are hidden beneath the ever-growing deluge of advertisements. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Learn more here https://hmmr.buzz/dean.

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Come join us at our annual open house, which is our monthly board meeting that is open to the general UCLA South Bay community. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner, great company, and golden Bruin energy as we give you an inside look of our Board and how we operate. We invite you to get to know us and we hope you consider joining our team!

Join us this summer in Lani Hall inside Schoenberg Music Building or via livestream for the Henry J. Bruman Summer Chamber Music Festival, curated by Artistic Director Ambroise Aubrun, D.M.A. The festival features free chamber music concerts by acclaimed artists. No reservations are required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the event website for full details.

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Graduating is a big step- and what comes next can feel uncertain. The Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series offers open, discussion-based sessions for recent UCLA grads navigating life after college. These conversations are a space to connect with fellow Bruins, share your experiences, and gain insights from career professionals and peers alike. Whether you're job hunting, considering grad school, or exploring new paths, you're not alone. Join us for real talk, practical advice, and a supportive community.

This training session will demonstrate how to finalize your Bruin Learn gradebook and transfer Bruin Learn grades to MyUCLA. Audience: Faculty, TAs, Staff

Kasey Knudsen, saxophone Henry Hung, trumpet Rob Ewing, trombone Dahveed Behroozi, piano Lisa Mezzacappa, bass Jon Arkin, drums San Francisco-based saxophonist Kasey Knudsen leads her sextet in creating spacious and evocative compositions. Each piece weaves improvisation into melodic and rhythmic themes which develop into imaginative new directions. Alexa Peters at Paste magazine called Knudsen one of ten women who are redefining jazz, adding “along with playing cascading, virtuosic solos, Knudsen experiments with sound design and effects, transforming the jazz listening experience.” In addition to leading her own projects, Knudsen has also collaborated with artists including Tune-Yards, Fred Frith, Charlie Hunter, and more. Learn more here https://hmmr.buzz/knudesen.

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Come visit the Transfer Student Center during your orientation session to learn about transfer services, events, and ask questions about the UCLA transfer experience.

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Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

Co-presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive Recommended for ages 10+ During the early aughts in Toronto, ambitious 13 year-old boy band fanatic Mei Lee is torn between remaining her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of teenage adolescence. When Mei discovers she transforms into a giant red panda when she gets too excited – which is, to her dismay, all of the time – she must reckon between her two selves: spirited teenager and obedient daughter. With vibrant animation and playful nods to the stylings of anime and manga, Turning Red captures the energy, uncertainty, and excitement of growing up. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/turning-ff

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Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program. Year: 2022 Country: U.S. Language: English Runtime: 100 min. Digital. Color. During the early aughts in Toronto, ambitious 13-year-old boy band fanatic Mei Lee is torn between remaining her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of teenage adolescence. When Mei discovers she transforms into a giant red panda when she gets too excited — which is, to her dismay, all of the time — she must reckon between her two selves: spirited teenager and obedient daughter. With vibrant animation and playful nods to the stylings of anime and manga, Turning Red captures the energy, uncertainty and excitement of growing up. Director: Domee Shi.

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Join our New Bruin Send-off Celebration, where you will meet other incoming students, families and alumni. Send-offs are filled with Bruin pride and the beginning of lifelong friendships and lasting memories. Wherever you are, Send-offs are the perfect way to find your UCLA community before you begin your Bruin journey. Start building your network at the Send-off! For questions in advance of the event, contact the Future Bruin Initiatives at FutureBruin@alumni.ucla.edu. About New Bruin Send-off Celebrations: Hosted by regional, diversity and affinity alumni networks each summer, these celebratory and casual gatherings bring together students, parents and alumni for events ranging from backyard gatherings to picnics in community parks. Each event is unique, but one common theme always emerges: the strength and reach of the UCLA community.

This interactive workshop provides the opportunity for Instructors and TAs to share their current Bruin Learn accessibility remediation tasks and learn how to use the UCLA-provided tools at their disposal to help remediate course content. We will review key features that support accessibility compliance and improve the usability of course content. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to use the current accessibility tools in the Bruin Learn ecosystem to remediate issues relevant to their courses. Audience: Facutly, TAs, Staff

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Come join Bruin Alumni and Friends for a fun and relaxing discussion of books. We try to curate a wide variety of genres (all recommended by our own members) to accommodate all tastes and to encourage each other to read something we wouldn't on our own. We would love to have you join us. All are welcome! August: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.

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 presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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Gradescope helps streamline the grading of handwritten exams, assignments, and Bubble Sheets while providing meaningful feedback to students. This workflow is especially suited for multiple choice, short-form, or mathematical responses. This session will cover how to create assignments, how students and instructors can upload work, and the basics of grading. Audience: Faculty, TAs

Mike Cloud is a Chicago-based artist who explores contemporary social and political issues through the visual language of abstraction. On the occasion of Cloud's Hammer Project, he will sit in conversation with artist Charles Gaines to discuss his installation in the museum lobby and the connections between their shared artistic practices. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/cloud-gaines

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As a first-generation immigrant, career coach Ricky Koo was taught to work hard, stay humble and let results speak. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing: You can be great at your job and still be misunderstood, overlooked or underestimated. In this webinar, Ricky Koo—a first-generation immigrant who rose through the ranks to become a corporate executive before building his own professional coaching business— breaks down what actually shapes how you’re perceived at work, and how to take control of your professional narrative without being fake, loud or political in ways that feel misaligned. This isn’t about self-promotion. It’s about self-definition. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: • Define your professional brand clearly—so others stop guessing your value or mislabeling your intent • Advocate for yourself without feeling awkward or “bragging”, even if you’ve been taught to keep your head down • Navigate workplace dynamics with confidence, instead of pretending they don’t exist (because ignoring them is a strategy—and usually a costly one) • Stay grounded in your worth during high-pressure moments, so stress, feedback or hierarchy don’t shake how you show up Regardless of your career level or what industry you work in, this session can help you develop your skills in self advocacy and intentional branding, refine your voice and create lasting impact.

Malachi Whitson, drums Kai Lyons, guitar David Michael Otis, alto sax Ben Williams, bass Drummer, composer, educator, and community builder Malachi Whitson creates boundary-defying jazz rooted in the deep traditions of the Black Music canon–blues, gospel, swing, bebop–while simultaneously incorporating West African polyrhythms and Afro-Caribbean grooves. A passionate drummer since childhood, Whitson approaches the drums as not only an instrument, but a way of listening, connecting, and imagining a more vibrant world. Originally from the Bay Area and now based in Los Angeles, Whitson brings his new quartet to the JazzPOP stage to create music that connects ancestral echoes with contemporary voices in a sound that is unmistakably their own. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/whitson-j20

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