Week 10
Monday March 9
Extended Zen Den Hours
Mon 3/9 • 8AM - 7PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Need a quiet and relaxing space to study for finals? Come visit RISE and lock in during week 10 for extended Zen Den hours Monday-Wednesday.
Writing Center Drop-In Hours
Mon 3/9 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Work one-on-one with a Peer Learning Facilitator on any kind of paper during a 30-minute in-person session on a walk-in basis.
Stacks Exchange: Archaeology of the Imagination: Virtual Reality and 3D Modeling the Past
Mon 3/9 • 12PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
DataX Impact Forum, 3312 Murphy Hall
Join DataX for a new graduate student series on collecting/using data in creative ways across all disciplines. Whether you're just dipping your toes into the AI wave, seeking AI solutions for your work, or an experienced researcher, come for the launch of this new talk series. In this talk, Luis will examine his past 3D Virtual Reality (VR) projects and ideas on archaeological and historic structures, workshopping how we can connect embodiment and space of the past with VR while navigating what are essentially critical tabulations. Schedule: 12:00 p.m.–12:15 p.m: Check in & Grab Lunch 12:15 p.m.– 1:15 p.m: Presentation + Audience Q&A
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Mindful Writing Retreat (March 9)
Mon 3/9 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.
English Composition Drop-In Sessions
Mon 3/9 • 2PM - 4PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Are you in need of writing assistance? You can now enter a drop-in appointment with an English PLF at the Transfer Student Center!
Public Affairs Major Application Information Session #1
Mon 3/9 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
2343 Public Affairs Building
Are you applying to the Public Affairs major this year? Join us at the Public Affairs Major Application Information Session to learn about the major application eligibility criteria and application process! The major application information sessions are open to students who are applying to the Public Affairs major this Winter 2026. All Major Application Information Sessions are the same. Please register to attend the session that best fits your schedule. Access the major application information on our website at: https://luskin.ucla.edu/undergraduate-program/public-affairs-major-admissions/current-students#toggle-id-4 Questions? For questions, contact the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program via MyUCLA Message Center at https://luskin.ucla.edu/undergraduate-program/contact-us.
BUS Community Meeting 4
Mon 3/9 • 6PM - 7PM PDT
Join us for our bi-weekly community meetings! A space to foster our system-impacted and formerly incarcerated scholars to connect, build community, and access resources.
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Tuesday March 10
Extended Zen Den Hours
Tue 3/10 • 8AM - 7PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Need a quiet and relaxing space to study for finals? Come visit RISE and lock in during week 10 for extended Zen Den hours Monday-Wednesday.
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Assistant Director, Dr. Monica Gonzalez Ramirez
Tue 3/10 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
2110 Life Sciences Building
Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors.
English Composition Drop-In Sessions
Tue 3/10 • 11:30AM - 12:30PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Are you in need of writing assistance? You can now enter a drop-in appointment with an English PLF at the Transfer Student Center!
FITWELL Talks: Food for Thought - Inflammation and the Role of Chinese Nutrition with Dr. Lawrence T
Tue 3/10 • 12PM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP
FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA Health experts on the latest wellbeing research, practical recommendations, and more. Just thirty minutes via Zoom over your lunch hour. Join live, listen in, and come ready with questions. Take good care. March 2026: FITWELL Talks: Food for Thought with Dr. Lawrence Taw, UCLA Health This presentation will describe inflammation from a Chinese medicine perspective and provide guidelines for specific foods to eat and avoid to reduce your risk for inflammation.
Bruin Love Station
Tue 3/10 • 12PM - 3PM PDT
Intramural Field Southeast Gates
The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff. Students are free to stop by to pick up any of our supplies.
CAPS Drop-In Hours
Tue 3/10 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to support your mental health needs as you pursue your academic goals. No appointment required! For more information about CAPS: https://counseling.ucla.edu/
Movement and Meditation
Tue 3/10 • 1:15PM - 2PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks).
BNC Body Doubling
Tue 3/10 • 3PM - 4PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Come join BNC for Body Doubling at the RISE Center. Body Doubling is a great way to get work done by working in parallel with another person for accountability (and has been shown to work well for individuals with ADHD and/or autism). Feel free to bring any assignments/projects you're working on or study material for any upcoming exams!
Dialogue across Difference (DaD) Faculty Fellows Program Information Session 1
Tue 3/10 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
Please join us for the first Dialogue across Difference Faculty Fellows Program Information Session hosted by the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center and the UCLA Dialogue across Difference Initiative on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 4-5pm on Zoom. For more information about the program, visit https://teaching.ucla.edu/programs/dad-faculty-fellows/ Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Wednesday March 11
UCLA Recreation Active Working Day
Wed 3/11
Be a part of the Active Working Bruin Community. Join UCLA Rec on March 11th and pledge to have a more active work day for even greater health and productivity! Chancellor Julio Frenk reminds us of the incredible benefits of movement during our workdays! Let’s stay active, let’s stay connected, we are one UCLA. ??
Extended Zen Den Hours
Wed 3/11 • 8AM - 7PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Need a quiet and relaxing space to study for finals? Come visit RISE and lock in during week 10 for extended Zen Den hours Monday-Wednesday.
Academic Accommodation Drop-In
Wed 3/11 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PDT
Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind.
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English Composition Drop-In Sessions
Wed 3/11 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Are you in need of writing assistance? You can now enter a drop-in appointment with an English PLF at the Transfer Student Center!
WINTER OPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 3/11 • 2PM - 3PM PDT
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!
Ace and Aro Space
Wed 3/11 • 3PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The Ace and Aro Space is a weekly dialogue and affinity space wanting to build community or learn more about the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums.
Books & Bonding
Wed 3/11 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Love books? Care about mental health? Crave good convos with great people? You’re in the right place! Books and Bonding is a weekly club that meets to discuss ideas around improving resilience and create a community of resilient Bruins.
Queer Creative Writing Space
Wed 3/11 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The Queer Creative Writing Space meets bi-weekly during the academic year. This space is for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels who would like to stretch their creative writing muscles and meet other writers!
BNC Body Doubling
Wed 3/11 • 4PM - 6PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Come join BNC for Body Doubling at the RISE Center. Body Doubling is a great way to get work done by working in parallel with another person for accountability (and has been shown to work well for individuals with ADHD and/or autism). Feel free to bring any assignments/projects you're working on or study material for any upcoming exams!
Creative Wellness: Wellness in Bloom
Wed 3/11 • 6PM - 8PM PDT
Sunset Village Plaza
Take a break and tap into your creativity with the Learning Centers! We’ll provide all the supplies—just come ready to relax, craft, and connect with friends.
Queeraoke Night
Wed 3/11 • 6PM - 8PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Join the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center for an evening of karaoke and some fun before finals! RSVP to sing, watch, decompress, or all of the above. Close out the quarter with your favorite song!
Thursday March 12
In Person Support Group
Thu 3/12 • 10AM - 11:30AM PDT RSVP
https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/CAPSSWD
Join us for a space of connecting, pausing and community.
Reflect with RISE: Keep Moving Forward
Thu 3/12 • 11AM - 11:30AM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us for a beginner friendly guided meditation. Take some time to breathe, meet community, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, and stillness.
Botany Brown Bag with Vikram Tamboli
Thu 3/12 • 12PM - 1PM PDT
La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive
Join us on Thursday, March 12 from 12-1 pm at La Kretz Garden Pavilion for another installment of Botany Brown Bag. Vikram Tamboli will give a talk titled "Seeds of Power: Poisoning, Ritual Dance and Afro-Indigenous Knowledge in the Americas." "Seeds of Power" restrings the frayed history and geography of an obscure technology, ankle rattles and girdles made of toxic seeds of the Thevetia or yellow oleander plant. Make sure to bring your lunch! This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required!
English Composition Drop-In Sessions
Thu 3/12 • 12:15PM - 1PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Are you in need of writing assistance? You can now enter a drop-in appointment with an English PLF at the Transfer Student Center!
Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins
Thu 3/12 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT
Join the Career Center for Virtual a 15 minute drop-in session; Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation.
FAIR and CARE Data Principles for Data Governance
Thu 3/12 • 1PM - 2PM PDT
When sharing data, researchers are often told be “as open as possible, as closed as necessary”. But what does this actually mean? How can researchers ensure their data complies with funder and publisher requirements and mandates while respecting data sovereignty, self-determination and privacy? Is “FAIR data” (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) the same thing as “open data”? This workshop will delve into these difficult questions and discuss how pairing the technical framework of FAIR Principles and the ethical framework of CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance can help ensure responsible stewardship of your research data. Instructors: Hannah Sutherland and Shelby Hallman
CAPS Drop-In Hours
Thu 3/12 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to support your mental health needs as you pursue your academic goals. No appointment required! For more information about CAPS: https://counseling.ucla.edu/
GSPSE Drop-In Hours
Thu 3/12 • 2PM - 4PM PDT
Powell 190
Join us in person at Powell Library 190 to consult with the Graduate Student Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team on teaching-related professional development topics.
Study Abroad Q&A Drop-In Session
Thu 3/12 • 3PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
Are you considering studying abroad in the 26/27 Academic Year? The International Education Office and 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!
Caregiving Students Study Hangout
Thu 3/12 • 5PM - 8PM PDT RSVP
Bruin Resource Center
Join us for a low-key study hangout designed for UCLA students who care for family members. Come study, take a break, or simply enjoy a supportive space with others who understand caregiving responsibilities.
Friday March 13
BNC Body Doubling
Fri 3/13 • 10AM - 12PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Come join BNC for Body Doubling at the RISE Center. Body Doubling is a great way to get work done by working in parallel with another person for accountability (and has been shown to work well for individuals with ADHD and/or autism). Feel free to bring any assignments/projects you're working on or study material for any upcoming exams!
Queer Fandom Fanatics
Fri 3/13 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Come geek out with others about all things pop culture through a queer lens!
QTBIPOC Space
Fri 3/13 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The QTBIPOC Space is an intentional space for all folks of different and similar lived experiences to build community, decompress, and practice collective care.
Faculty Artist Series: Five-Star Heartstrings and Masterpieces: Gilles Apap, Inna Faliks and Friends
Fri 3/13 • 6PM - 7:30PM PDT RSVP
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
Groundbreaking and boundary-crossing violin virtuoso Gilles Apap and UCLA Head of Piano Inna Faliks perform beloved violin and piano music of Mozart and Brahms. Star string colleagues—violinist Varty Manouelian, violist Che-Yen (Brian) Chen and cellist Jeffrey Ho—join for the exuberant Piano Quintet in E-flat Major by Robert Schumann. Space is limited for this free event and registration is required. See full details on our website.
Conbody vs Everybody: Episodes 1 - 3
Fri 3/13 • 7:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment In-person: In person: Q&A (after episode 1) with director Debra Granik and Coss Marte, owner of CONBODY, moderated by Distinguished Professor Robin D. G. Kelley, UCLA Department of History. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. North American premiere of new director’s cut Each year, 650,000 people are released from prison in the U.S., only to confront stigma and systemic exclusion. Directed by Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone), Conbody vs Everybody follows Coss Marte, a former drug dealer turned fitness entrepreneur, and his community of formerly incarcerated New Yorkers as they build a gym — and a life — on their own terms. Spanning eight years, the five-part docuseries captures their humor, grit and moral clarity amid gentrification and the pandemic, asking one of the most urgent moral questions of our time: after someone serves their sentence, why do we keep them imprisoned? Episode 1 As Conbody’s profile rises with increased media attention, Coss works to find investors and secure a permanent space. DCP, color, 62 min. Episode 2 Conbody trainer Shane hits a setback and Coss and the team pitch in to help. DCP, color, 62 min. Episode 3 Syretta starts as a trainer at Conbody after her recent return home from prison. Coss supports his younger brother’s first run for City Council. DCP, color, 67 min. Director: Debra Granik With: Coss Marte, Syretta Wright, Derek Drescher. —Public Programmer Beandrea July Part of: Debra Granik Presents: Conbody vs Everybody
Saturday March 14
16th Annual Sketch to Screen
Sat 3/14 • 9:30AM - 11AM PDT
The Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028
16th ANNUAL SKETCH TO SCREEN COSTUME DESIGN PANEL Celebrating the 2026 Academy Award®? nominees for Best Costume Design: Miyako Bellizzi: Marty Supreme Ruth E. Carter: Sinners Kate Hawley: Frankenstein Deborah L. Scott: Avatar: Fire and Ash Malgosia Turzanska: Hamnet in conversation with Professor Deborah Nadoolman Landis, Ph.D. Director, David C. Copley Center for Costume Design
Conbody vs Everybody: Episodes 1 - 3
Sat 3/14 • 1PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment In-person: post-screening Q&A with director Debra Granik and Coss Marte, owner of CONBODY. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. New director’s cut Each year, 650,000 people are released from prison in the U.S., only to confront stigma and systemic exclusion. Directed by Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone), Conbody vs Everybody follows Coss Marte, a former drug dealer turned fitness entrepreneur, and his community of formerly incarcerated New Yorkers as they build a gym — and a life — on their own terms. Spanning eight years, the five-part docuseries captures their humor, grit and moral clarity amid gentrification and the pandemic, asking one of the most urgent moral questions of our time: after someone serves their sentence, why do we keep them imprisoned? Episode 1 As Conbody’s profile rises with increased media attention, Coss works to find investors and secure a permanent space. DCP, color, 62 min. Episode 2 Conbody trainer Shane hits a setback and Coss and the team pitch in to help. DCP, color, 62 min. Episode 3 Syretta starts as a trainer at Conbody after her recent return home from prison. Coss supports his younger brother’s first run for City Council. DCP, color, 67 min. Director: Debra Granik With: Coss Marte, Syretta Wright, Derek Drescher. —Public Programmer Beandrea July Part of: Debra Granik Presents: Conbody vs Everybody
UCLA Softball Pride Night
Sat 3/14 • 6PM - 8PM PDT RSVP
Easton Stadium
Join the campus community at Pride Night at Easton Stadium as UCLA Softball takes on Michigan State on Saturday, March 14th at 6pm. This special night is all about celebrating LGBTQ+ pride, inclusion, and support—on and off the field. Expect high-energy, a vibrant crowd, and a welcoming atmosphere for fans of all identities. Wear your pride colors, bring your friends, and be part of a night that celebrates love, authenticity, and Bruin spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!
Winter Study Break
Sat 3/14 • 6PM - 8PM PDT
Carnesale Commons
Join us for a quick study break before final exams begin. Therapy dogs, crafts, snacks, and more!
Conbody vs Everybody: Episodes 4 - 5
Sat 3/14 • 7:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater
Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. North American premiere of new director’s cut Each year, 650,000 people are released from prison in the U.S., only to confront stigma and systemic exclusion. Directed by Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone), Conbody vs Everybody follows Coss Marte, a former drug dealer turned fitness entrepreneur, and his community of formerly incarcerated New Yorkers as they build a gym — and a life — on their own terms. Spanning eight years, the five-part docuseries captures their humor, grit and moral clarity amid gentrification and the pandemic, asking one of the most urgent moral questions of our time: after someone serves their sentence, why do we keep them imprisoned? Episode 4 Coss celebrates five years home from prison. The team changes locations and new trainers join the team. Coss grows increasingly frustrated with reluctant investors. Includes an appearance by late actor Michael K. Williams. DCP, color, 68 min. Episode 5 Coss and the CONBODY team navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests as they take hold in New York City. Coss’ brother takes another run at City Council. Coss and his girlfriend Roxie take a step forward together. DCP, color, 66 min. Director: Debra Granik. With: Coss Marte, Syretta Wright, Derek Drescher. —Public Programmer Beandrea July Part of: Debra Granik Presents: Conbody vs Everybody
Sunday March 15
Chamber Music at the Clark presents, Benjamin Appl, Baritone & James Baillieu, Piano
Sun 3/15 • 2PM - 4PM PDT
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
Baritone Benjamin Appl is celebrated for a voice that "belongs to the last of the old great masters of song" with "an almost infinite range of colours" (Suddeutsche Zeitung), and for performances "delivered with wit, intelligence and sophistication" (Gramophone). James Baillieu is one of the leading song and chamber music pianists of his generation. They will perform Franz Schubert's Winterreise. Tickets are limited and go on sale at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Please visit the event website for full details.