Week 8
Monday February 2/26
2024 FAFSA/CADAA WORKSHOP (In-Person)
Mon 2/26 • 10AM - 12PM PST
The Center @ Strathmore, 555 Westwood Plaza Strathmore Building, Room 106 Los Angeles, CA 90095
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships is hosting a workshop for students to learn more about Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA changes implemented by the Department of Education for the 24-25 Academic Year. Students will also receive guidance and...
From Documentation to Revitalization: Leveraging Linguistic Research for Language Reclamation
Mon 2/26 • 11AM - 12:30PM PST
Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL) Presentation Room
This presentation by Ray Huaute (Linguistics, UCSD) examines a community-centered approach to linguistic research design that prioritizes language reclamation goals, resulting in language revitalization projects that are more applicable and...
Pre-Law Virtual Drop-Ins
Mon 2/26 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Open session for pre-law students to discuss any law school related topics. This is an open forum. Pop-in to join the discussion, ask questions, or learn about pre-law planning.
Keywords Series: Dialogue on "Zionism" feat. Prof. Mira Sucharov and Prof. Omar Dajani
Mon 2/26 • 12PM - 1:30PM PST RSVP
Royce 314
This first event in the Keywords series will address the concept of “Zionism” from the Israel-Palestinian conflict, featuring Jewish Studies scholar Professor Mira Sucharov and Legal scholar Professor Omar Dajani. Prof. Sucharov and Prof. Dajani...
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URSP Winter Colloquium: Day 1
Mon 2/26 • 12PM - 1:30PM PST
Powell Library InqLab 3 (room 330)
You’re invited to the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) Winter Colloquium! URSP Scholars conduct advanced year-long research or creative projects and receive a $4,500 (juniors) or $6,000 (seniors) scholarship. During the Colloquium,...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
CANCELLED: Drop-In with Josh
Mon 2/26 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
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Racializing Reproduction: Maternal Mortality, Asian American Women and COVID-19
Mon 2/26 • 1PM - 3PM PST RSVP
Rolfe Hall Room 2125
This talk is part of a larger ethnographic study of medical racism that centers the experiences of pregnant Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has only further exacerbated pre-existing health disparities, which has led to...
UCLA OARC: Introduction to Linear Regression in R
Mon 2/26 • 1PM - 4PM PST RSVP
If you have some time on Monday afternoon and even just minor exposure to R, join UCLA Office of Advanced Research Computing as they walk you through the basics of the linear regression model. This workshop will provide you with the foundations of...
Making Impactful Decisions Through Career Exploration Part 2: Personality and Skills
Mon 2/26 • 3PM - 5PM PST RSVP
Career Center, Conference Room B (Strathmore Building)
Part 2: Are you unsure of what career options you have that match your Skills and Personality? Are you wondering what career options you have available but unsure of the market trends and how to achieve your particular career goals? Then don't miss...
LGBTQ Bruin Book Club Reading Session
Mon 2/26 • 6PM - 8PM PST
Bunche Hall Classroom 1265
Come to the first reading session for our next winter quarter read! ???? We will be meeting at Bunche Hall Classroom 1265 on Monday, February 26th from 6-8 PM. The purpose of our reading sessions is to have a space every week for you to do a bit of...
Med Mentor Monday: MCAT Study Tips (Virtual)
Mon 2/26 • 7PM - 8PM PST RSVP
Tune in to hear MCAT advice from current medical students at UCLA! They will share how they studied for the big exam and provide useful resources and study tips. More information to...
Tuesday February 2/27
Tuesdays with Tea: Mindful Breathing & Meditation
Tue 2/27 • 11AM - 11:30AM PST
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Come to the RISE Center for a moment of stillness. Grab a cup of tea, meet community members, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, and thoughtfulness.
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Restore with RISE x ResLife: Pop-Up
Tue 2/27 • 12:30PM - 3:30PM PST
De Neve Plaza Triquad
Students can connect with others and explore valuable campus well-being resources. With snacks, a passive affirmation activity & photo backdrop.
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Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Tue 2/27 • 1PM - 2PM PST
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...
2024 FAFSA/CADAA WORKSHOP (In-Person)
Tue 2/27 • 1PM - 3PM PST
The Center @ Strathmore, 555 Westwood Plaza Strathmore Building, Room 106 Los Angeles, CA 90095
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships is hosting a workshop for students to learn more about Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA changes implemented by the Department of Education for the 24-25 Academic Year. Students will also receive guidance and...
Students with Dependents Pop-Ins!
Tue 2/27 • 1PM - 3PM PST RSVP
Students w/Dependents Office - Bruin Resource Center
Drop-in* for a 1:1, 15-minute career advising appointment at the Students with Dependents Office in the Bruin Resource Center (BRC)! The Career Center will be popping in the BRC throughout the winter quarter to support students with dependents on...
Building a Successful MCAT Study Plan: Kaplan Test Prep (In-Person)
Tue 2/27 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
Career Center, Room 200 Strathmore Building
Are you not sure where to start as you study for the MCAT? Have you heard something about 300+ hours of study time but aren’t sure what you should be studying? In Building a Successful MCAT Study Plan we go over how much time you’ll need to set...
Wednesday February 2/28
Save the Date: Academic Congress on Artificial Intelligence
Wed 2/28 - Thu 2/29
UCLA will serve as host for the upcoming UC AI Congress. UC Provost Katherine S. Newman and CIO Van Williams will bring together university leaders at the upcoming UC AI Congress to discuss the future of AI. Different leaders and groups across the...
URSP Winter Colloquium: Day 2
Wed 2/28 • 9AM - 3PM PST
Powell Library InqLab 3 (room 330)
You’re invited to the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) Winter Colloquium! URSP Scholars conduct advanced year-long research or creative projects and receive a $4,500 (juniors) or $6,000 (seniors) scholarship. During the Colloquium,...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Movement and Meditation
Wed 2/28 • 10AM - 11AM PST
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Take some time to relax, stretch, and breathe through movement and meditation.
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Behavioral Interview Series: Logistics (for Grad Students and Postdocs)
Wed 2/28 • 12PM - 1PM PST
In this interactive series, we’ll discuss strategies for delivering meaningful responses to behavioral interview questions and practice developing our responses. During each session, we will focus on one category of questions and share insights on...
Drop-in with Val
Wed 2/28 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
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Transfer Student Center Career Pop-Ins!
Wed 2/28 • 1PM - 3PM PST
Transfer Center - Kerckhoff Hall
Drop-in for a 1:1, 15-minute career advising appointment at the Transfer Student Center (TSC)! The Career Center will be popping in the TSC throughout the quarter to support transfer students with the topics listed below. Stop by to speak to the...
What Med School Admissions Officers Are Saying: Kaplan Test Prep (In-Person)
Wed 2/28 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
Career Center Room 200, Strathmore Building
What Med School Admissions Officers Are Saying is a summary of a survey Kaplan conducts annually of med school admissions officers. We collect responses from dozens of med schools on topics covering MCAT scores, application mistakes and deal...
Self-care for Caregivers
Wed 2/28 • 5PM - 6PM PST
This workshop aims to assist caregiver students in recognizing their stressors and identifying stress warning signs. Participants will differentiate between self-soothing and self-care, understanding the nuanced distinctions between the two....
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Careers In Pharma Panel for Grad Students and Postdocs
Wed 2/28 • 5PM - 7PM PST
Geffen Hall Learning Studio - Geffen Hall B36
Learn about the journey from academia to pharma during this Q&A Panel with UCLA graduate school alumni! Our panelists will share the skills that pharma employers look for in successful candidates and what a day in the life of a pharma professional...
Afrikan Diaspora Presents Black Extravaganza
Wed 2/28 • 7PM - 10PM PST
Covel Grand Horizon
Black Extravaganza is an annual talent showcase hosted by the Afrikan Diaspora LLC in Rieber Hall. This night will feature high-energy dance performances from our cultural organizations within our community at UCLA, engaging student musicians...
Thursday February 2/29
I Heart Walking 2024
Mon 2/5 - Thu 2/29
Join us for our 18th annual I Heart Walking event for UCLA staff and faculty! This year, we're proclaiming our LOVE for walking by offering a MONTH-LONG campaign in February! Choose a daily walking goal (30, 45, or 60 minutes) and submit your...
Save the Date: Academic Congress on Artificial Intelligence
Wed 2/28 - Thu 2/29
UCLA will serve as host for the upcoming UC AI Congress. UC Provost Katherine S. Newman and CIO Van Williams will bring together university leaders at the upcoming UC AI Congress to discuss the future of AI. Different leaders and groups across the...
Academic Congress on Artificial Intelligence BruinTech Viewing
Thu 2/29 • 8:30AM - 2PM PST RSVP
Come join the BruinTech Board at our Viewing Party for the Systemwide Academic Congress on Artificial Intelligence! Just come ready to mingle! Topics that the Academic Congress will cover include: Opportunities to use AI in higher education, AI's...
Mindfulness Group Series: Mindfulness x Arts
Thu 2/29 • 10AM - 11AM PST
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
A weekly workshop series designed to lead participants in an exploration of various mindfulness themes. The program incorporates a blend of instructive sessions on mindfulness concepts, engaging mindfulness exercises, and interactive open...
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Botany Brown Bag: Public Lectures at the Garden
Thu 2/29 • 12PM - 1PM PST
La Kretz Garden Pavilion
Bring your lunch to the Garden and enjoy casual science talks! "Why Trees Go Nuts: Climate change, birds, and people" by Dr. Victoria L Sork February 29 at 12pm in the La Kretz Garden...
MCAT Escape Room: Blueprint (In-Person)
Thu 2/29 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Career Center Room 200, Strathmore Building
Are you ready to test your skills in Blueprint’s MCAT Escape Room? Come join us to learn while having fun! You will have an hour to solve the brain-teasing MCAT mystery quiz. Crack the code and unlock fun prizes! Think you can escape the room? Join...
Drop-In with Jaci
Thu 2/29 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
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2024 FAFSA/CADAA WORKSHOP (Zoom)
Thu 2/29 • 2PM - 4PM PST
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships is hosting a zoom workshop for students to learn more about Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA changes implemented by the Department of Education for the 24-25 Academic Year. Students will also receive guidance and...
Getting into Research and SRP-99 Workshop
Thu 2/29 • 3PM - 4PM PST
This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab.
Gathering Space: Black History Month Expression Session
Thu 2/29 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Our Black History Month Expression Session includes creative activities, a space to connect on Black joy and wellness, and a calming playlist featuring Black artists. Bruin Community Gathering Spaces are supportive and inclusive spaces for dialogue,...
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MCAT Strategy Session: Princeton Review (Virtual)
Thu 2/29 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
In this workshop, Princeton Review staff will provide information about the MCAT test (structure, content, length, etc.). Attendees will also receive practical tips/suggestions on how to prepare for the MCAT. This workshop is sponsored by Princeton...
Careers Inside the FBI (HCPS)
Thu 2/29 • 5PM - 6PM PST RSVP
Room 306 - Josiah Royce Hall
Join us in person to meet a variety of professionals, who work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and learn about different career paths and opportunities. Speakers will talk about their experiences in their job roles and provide tips on...
MCAT Tutoring Thursdays CARS: Princeton Review
Thu 2/29 • 5PM - 6PM PST RSVP
Step into a dynamic learning experience with Tutoring Office Hours hosted by The Princeton Review. Our experienced instructor will be available to provide targeted support, clarify concepts, and offer personalized guidance to enhance your...
What Every International Student Should Know about the United States Job Search
Thu 2/29 • 5PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Career Center
Interested in hearing how H-1B sponsorship happens from the inside? Dan Beaudry, former head of campus recruiting at Monster.com, shares the potent job search system used by many international students to find U.S. employment. H-1B's are won in ways...
Undocu First-Generation Celebration
Thu 2/29 • 6PM - 7:30PM PST RSVP
De Neve Plaza Room A
USP is hosting an Undocu First-Generation Celebration. Join us for a heartfelt event celebrating the incredible resilience and determination of our undocumented first-generation undergraduate and graduate students and their parents. Together, we...
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USP Undocu First Generation Celebration
Thu 2/29 • 6PM - 7:30PM PST RSVP
Join us for a heartfelt event celebrating the incredible resilience and determination of our undocumented first-generation undergraduate and graduate students and their parents. Together, we will honor the sacrifices, share inspiring stories, and...
Friday March 3/1
Thinking Gender 2024 Dystopian Realities, Feminist Utopias
Fri 3/1 • 8:30AM - 6PM PST RSVP
James West Alumni Center, The Collins Conference Room
Thinking Gender 2024’s conference theme, “Dystopian Realities, Feminist Utopias,” considers what it means to live in the cataclysmic wake of racial capitalism, settler colonialism, and neoliberalism. At the same time, the theme celebrates how...
Thinking Gender Conference Dystopian Realities, Feminist Utopias
Fri 3/1 • 8:30AM - 6PM PST RSVP
James West Alumni Center, The Collins Conference Room, 325 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Join us for the 34th Annual Thinking Gender Graduate Student Research Conference “Dystopian Realities, Feminist Utopias.” Thinking Gender 2024’s conference theme considers what it means to live in the cataclysmic wake of racial capitalism, settler...
Good Enough Practices in Scientific Computing
Fri 3/1 • 9AM - 12PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library, Data Science Center, Room 21536
Computers are now essential in all branches of science. We use computers to collect, analyze, and store data; to collaborate, and to write manuscripts. Yet most researchers are never taught the equivalent of basic lab skills for research computing. ...
2024 FAFSA/CADAA WORKSHOP (Zoom)
Fri 3/1 • 10AM - 12PM PST
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships is hosting a zoom workshop for students to learn more about Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA changes implemented by the Department of Education for the 24-25 Academic Year. Students will also receive guidance and...
MCAT Trivia: Princeton Review (Virtual)
Fri 3/1 • 1PM - 1:30PM PST RSVP
Elevate your MCAT prep with The Princeton Review's MCAT Trivia session – a fun and engaging way to reinforce essential concepts. Join fellow students in a lively quiz atmosphere, testing and solidifying your knowledge while enjoying a collaborative...
Care and Repair of Search Engines - Workshop
Fri 3/1 • 1PM - 3PM PST
SEIS 245 (GSEIS Building)
This workshop addresses the current landscape of Internet-based search infrastructures, how they shape our information discovery, how Search is flawed and what we can do to repair Search infrastructures. What are we to do when one company controls...
Drop-In with Nadine
Fri 3/1 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
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2024 FAFSA/CADAA WORKSHOP (In-Person)
Fri 3/1 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Murphy Hall A-230
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships is hosting a workshop for students to learn more about Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA changes implemented by the Department of Education for the 24-25 Academic Year. Students will also receive guidance and...
URSP Winter Colloquium: Day 3
Fri 3/1 • 2:30PM - 5:33PM PST
Powell Library InqLab 3 (room 330)
You’re invited to the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) Winter Colloquium! URSP Scholars conduct advanced year-long research or creative projects and receive a $4,500 (juniors) or $6,000 (seniors) scholarship. During the Colloquium,...
Undergraduate Research Center - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
MannMukti Presents: Navigating Insurance
Fri 3/1 • 5PM - 5:50PM PST
RISE Center - Lu Valle Commons
CAPS clinicians will discuss how to understand how different insurances work for finding a therapist as a student.
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MIST Winter Quarter Show
Fri 3/1 • 6PM - 9PM PST
De Neve Learning Auditorium
Members of the MIST club will take turns performing magic for the audience. Each magician will be allotted around 20 minutes for each performance.
GSS Presents Queer Prom
Fri 3/1 • 7PM - 10PM PST
Covel Grand Horizon
Be dressed for our theme of 'Queer Fantasy'. We'll have a DJ, a photo booth, and a night you'll dream about for ages!
Grandma Has a Video Camera / Socrates
Fri 3/1 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
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. Grandma Has a...
Saturday March 3/2
March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
Sat 3/2 - Tue 3/5
Hammer Museum - Bay-Nimoy Studio
Voters in Los Angeles County have the option to cast their ballot in person at a participating Vote Center for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Vote Centers provide modern features to make voting safe, easy, and convenient. Vote...
March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
Sat 3/2 - Tue 3/5
Ackerman Union - Second Floor Bruin Reception Room
Voters in Los Angeles County have the option to cast their ballot in person at a participating Vote Center for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Vote Centers provide modern features to make voting safe, easy, and convenient. Vote...
MCAT Practice Test: Princeton Review (Free/ONLINE)
Sat 3/2 • 9AM - 5PM PST RSVP
Princeton Review will provide a FREE/ONLINE MCAT Practice test. REGISTER HERE: https://www.princetonreview.com/product/offerings/536097 Questions? Contact: Karen Herndon: Karen.Herndon@Review.com NOTE: Because this is a virtual event, you may...
Members Only: Nature Phone Photography
Sat 3/2 • 10AM - 11:30AM PST
La Kretz Garden Pavilion
Unlock your smartphone’s powerful photography tools at our Members Only Nature Phone Photography Workshop! Learn to take stunning snapshots of the unique plants in our Garden, and see the beauty in nature’s tiny details. We’ll see you at on March 2...
Race in the Global Past through Native Lenses
Sat 3/2 • 12PM - 5PM PST RSVP
Herbert Morris Humanities Seminar Room, Royce Hall Room 306
In this half-day workshop, we hope to continue the conversation about how to center Native and Indigenous historical narratives in order to change how the history of humanity is conceived, written, and transmitted in institutions of higher education...
How to Think About the Past, lecture by Katherine Fleming
Sat 3/2 • 4PM - 6PM PST RSVP
Lenart Auditorium, Fowler Museum
“How to Think About the Past” Lecture by Katherine Elizabeth Fleming (President and CEO, J. Paul Getty Trust and Alexander S. Onassis Professor of Hellenic Culture and Civilization, Department of History, New York University) Introductory remarks...
Bruins vs Trojans Beatbox Battle
Sat 3/2 • 7PM - 9PM PST
Northwest Campus Auditorium
The Bruins vs Trojans Beatbox Battle is a celebration of beatboxing as an art form. Performers from national beatboxing champions to homegrown UCLA and USC talent will present the culmination of their craft.
The Pink Cloud + shorts
Sat 3/2 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
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. In this program of...
Opera Scenes
Sat 3/2 • 8PM PST
Schoenberg Hall
Join the Herb Alpert School of Music and Opera UCLA for an evening of scenes from operas new and old. Opera UCLA is designed to provide students in the Voice and Opera Area with the tools they will need to succeed in opera performance. Students...
Sunday March 3/3
March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
Sat 3/2 - Tue 3/5
Hammer Museum - Bay-Nimoy Studio
Voters in Los Angeles County have the option to cast their ballot in person at a participating Vote Center for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Vote Centers provide modern features to make voting safe, easy, and convenient. Vote...
March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
Sat 3/2 - Tue 3/5
Ackerman Union - Second Floor Bruin Reception Room
Voters in Los Angeles County have the option to cast their ballot in person at a participating Vote Center for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Vote Centers provide modern features to make voting safe, easy, and convenient. Vote...
Hack on the Hill XI
Sun 3/3 • 8AM - 11PM PST
Carnesale Palisades
HOTH XI is a beginner-friendly, 12-hour hackathon. This year's theme will be related to the idea of intersections, such as the intertwining of environmentalism and social justice, mental and physical health, bridging socio-economic divides, etc.
Intimate Strangers: Shin Issei Women and Contemporary Japanese American Community, 1980-2020
Sun 3/3 • 2PM - 4PM PST RSVP
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple - Social Hall, 2003 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Book Talk by Author Tritia Toyota. Tritia Toyota will be joined by discussants Professor Valerie J. Matsumoto (History and Asian American Studies, UCLA) and Visiting Professor Yasuko Takezawa (serving as the Terasaki Chair in U.S.-Japan Relations...
UCLA Jazz Combos and Ensembles Concert 1
Sun 3/3 • 4PM PST
Schoenberg Hall
UCLA student combos and ensembles directed by world-class jazz artists will be performing well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, and pop songs, as well as compositions by the faculty directors and the students. Tonight's concert will feature...
Kes / The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Sun 3/3 • 7PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
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. Testudo Hermanni...