Week 4
Monday January 1/27
Grad Re-Orientation - CPT/OPT Workshop for Grad Students
Mon 1/27 • 10AM - 12PM PST RSVP
Conference Room A & B (3rd Floor) - Strathmore Building
Do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorizations available for F-1 students? The session will be presented by Dashew Center, join the session for more specific information.
Works-in-Progress Session: Drawings for the Medici Trionfi da Tavola and their Corporeal Nature
Mon 1/27 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Presented by Emily Ann Ostlander, Ph.D. Student, University of California, Los Angeles, hosted by the Early Modern Research Group. A drawing in ink and blue wash from a series of table-top creations known as the "Trionfi da Tavola" presents viewers...
Grad Re-Orientation - Commuter Resources Open House
Mon 1/27 • 12PM - 1:30PM PST RSVP
Strathmore 106
Join the Commuter Hub at the John Wooden Center (2nd Floor) for an open house to ask questions and get additional commuter resources as a graduate student!
Drop-Ins with Jaci (Virtual)
Mon 1/27 • 1PM - 3PM PST
Feeling overwhelmed and need a space to process loss or uncertainty? . If you need someone to talk to, referral to campus resources, or want to practice some coping skills, join us from 1-3pm via Zoom. Before entering the Zoom, please take some...
URC Sciences presents Getting into Research
Mon 1/27 • 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. Download a copy of our slide deck and learn more about our workshops on our website.
Colors and Connection
Mon 1/27 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feeling lonely? Come join RISE for a free, one-hour workshop from Project UnLonely that bridges creative expression with meaningful connection- building!
Tent and Sleep System Setup
Mon 1/27 • 5PM - 6PM PST
Northwestern Corner of JWC
Come practice setting up 2-4 person tents, complete with installing the rainfly and understanding how to effectively use stakes in a multitude of environments.
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Tuesday January 1/28
Bruin MindFit Winter 2025
Tue 1/28 - Tue 2/18
Jan. 28 - Feb. 18, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation,...
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Grad Re-Orientation - Meet the Graduate Case Manager and Center for Accessible Education (CAE)
Tue 1/28 • 9:30AM - 10:30AM PST RSVP
Conference Room 1-3 - Student Activities Center
UCLA's Student Affairs and Division of Graduate Education are pleased to reintroduce the various student support teams to highlight the services each office offers to all graduate students. The Student Affairs Case Management team provides...
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series
Tue 1/28 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Title: Sustaining Student Belonging #inclusive-teaching; #student-belonging; #community-building Description: This session will explore strategies for sustaining a sense of belonging throughout the quarter. Participants will learn practical...
Grad Re-Orientation - FELSS Open House
Tue 1/28 • 10:30AM - 11:30AM PST RSVP
Room 106, Strathmore Building
The Financial Education Loan and Support Services (FELSS) will introduce students to the Strathmore 106 space, which provides financial advising, short-term loans, and debt management counseling in a welcoming setting with comfortable couches,...
Reflect with RISE
Tue 1/28 • 11AM - 12PM PST
RISE Center Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Come to the RISE Center for a moment of stillness. Grab a cup of tea, meeting community members, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, thoughtfulness, and stillness.
Rebuilding After Crisis: Staff Assembly & UCU Financial Wellness Series
Tue 1/28 • 12PM - 1:30PM PST
Geffen Hall Room 148
Join us on Tue Jan 28 2025 at 12:00 PM at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (Geffen Hall Room 148). This in-person event aims to provide valuable insights and resources on financial wellness to help you rebuild after facing a crisis. Don't...
Grad Re-Orientation - Career Planning for Hum & SoSci Grad Students
Tue 1/28 • 12:30PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Conference Room A & B (3rd Floor) - Strathmore Building
UCLA Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences graduate students successfully pursue a wide array of careers - in and beyond academia - upon graduation. Yet identifying appealing careers and ways to develop the skills necessary to successfully compete...
Grad Re-Orientation - Career Planning for STEM Grad Students
Tue 1/28 • 12:30PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
Room 200 (2nd Floor) - Strathmore Building
UCLA STEM graduate students successfully pursue a wide array of careers - in and beyond academia - upon graduation. Yet identifying appealing careers and ways to develop the skills necessary to successfully compete for these jobs can feel confusing....
Literature Reviews: Synthesis and Manuscript Preparation
Tue 1/28 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Are you working on writing a review article but aren't sure how to begin organizing your analysis? This workshop will cover step by step how to synthesize your selected evidence and start preparing your manuscript for a health sciences literature...
POSTPONED: Citizenship Discrimination and Global Inequality
Tue 1/28 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
The Marschak talk scheduled for January 28 has been postponed due to the fires in Los Angeles. A new date for the program will be coordinated and announced when possible. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe. Presented by the UCLA...
Career Center Pop-Ins
Tue 1/28 • 1PM - 3PM PST
Bruin Resource Center
15 minute Pop-In Sessions available in person at SwD! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview...
Process with RISE: LA Fires
Tue 1/28 • 1PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feeling overwhelmed and need a space to process loss or uncertainty? RISE is offering extended drop-in hours, art activities, and a space to decompress. Whether you want to reflect quietly, engage in meaningful conversations, or simply sit with your...
Movement and Meditation at RISE
Tue 1/28 • 1:15PM - 2PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Take some time to relax, stretch, and breathe through movement and meditation (for FREE).
Virtual FAFSA/CADAA Workshop
Tue 1/28 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Join us for a FREE Virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your 2025-2026 FAFSA/CADAA! Meeting ID: 991 2012 4597 Passcode:...
Grad Re-Orientation - CAPS Intro to Therapy & Wellness Skill Groups
Tue 1/28 • 3PM - 4:01PM PST RSVP
Conference Room A & B (3rd Floor) - Strathmore Building
Join this event to explore CAPS therapy groups and CAPS Wellness Skill Groups (WSG)! Learn about how each type of group functions and how they can support you as you navigate the final phase of your degree program. Also, discover how to sign up for...
Grad Re-Orientation - RISE Workshop for Grad Students
Tue 1/28 • 4:30PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
Conference Room A & B (3rd Floor) - Strathmore Building
The RISE Center's core mission is to uplift and support every Bruin’s well-being by providing education, resources, and tools to foster health, healing, and hope. As an extension of UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), we help students...
Meet Up @ JWC
Tue 1/28 • 5PM - 8PM PST
John Wooden Center
Stop by to hang out, re-connect, de-stress, and move together at the JWC! Activities include free attendance in GroupX classes, drop-in Sound Bath sessions, chat with student organizations and clubs, and participate in giveaways and raffles.
Wednesday January 1/29
Bruin MindFit Winter 2025
Tue 1/28 - Tue 2/18
Jan. 28 - Feb. 18, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation,...
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Lunchtime Art Talk on Vincent van Gogh
Wed 1/29 • 12:30PM PST
hammer museum
The Hammer's curatorial department leads free, insightful, short discussions about artists every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. This talk on Vincent van Gogh is led by Luce Curatorial Fellow Kelin...
Grad Re-Orientation - Graduate Writing Center - Project Organization for Writing
Wed 1/29 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST RSVP
Presenter: Marilyn Gray, Graduate Writing Center Director Description: In this workshop, we will discuss how to set up an organized system for a large-scale research and writing project, especially the writing...
Using EndNote for Systematic Reviews
Wed 1/29 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
EndNote can be a useful tool when conducting systematic reviews, but it can be complicated. This session will help you understand how EndNote can (and cannot) help! This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the...
Process with RISE: LA Fires
Wed 1/29 • 1PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feeling overwhelmed and need a space to process loss or uncertainty? RISE is offering extended drop-in hours, art activities, and a space to decompress. Whether you want to reflect quietly, engage in meaningful conversations, or simply sit with your...
OPT Webinars (for F-1 Visa Students)
Wed 1/29 • 2PM - 3PM PST
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! Upcoming Date: January 29 Time: 2 - 3pm (Pacific...
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Book Talk & Reception: Care without Pathology How Trans- Health Activists are Changing Medicine
Wed 1/29 • 3PM - 5PM PST
CSWIStreisand Center Office 1500 Public Affairs
Attend a book talk and reception! Care without Pathology examines the transnational emergence of trans health as an institutionalizing field and public good. It argues that the field of trans health can be characterized as a struggle between...
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Grad Re-Orientation - Mentoring Up for Grad Students
Wed 1/29 • 3:30PM - 4:30PM PST RSVP
Aligned expectations serve as the foundation of any productive mentoring relationship. This workshop will discuss strategies for "mentoring up" by discussing how to align expectations with your advisor and/or PI, and also discuss the importance of...
Books and Bonding at RISE
Wed 1/29 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join the RISE Center for Books and Bonding every Wednesday. Out low-key, low effort book club will be starting again next Wednesday, 1/22 at 4pm. RISE will be providing the books and there will be no assigned readings, so please stop by if you are...
Backcountry Weather Forecasting and Safety
Wed 1/29 • 5PM - 6PM PST
Northwestern Corner of JWC
Learn how to prepare for various weather topics including lightning, preventing heat exhaustion, rain, cold, flash floods, and wildfires while backpacking.
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Grad Re-Orientation - Graduate Writing Center - Time Mgmt & Writing Productivity Tips
Wed 1/29 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PST RSVP
Presenter: Marilyn Gray, Graduate Writing Center Director Description: In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for time management, goal setting, and productivity when conducting large-scale research and writing projects, especially...
BFIT Triathlon
Wed 1/29 • 6PM - 7:30PM PST
BFIT Synergy Zone
Participants can compete in running, biking, and rowing to win a FREE t-shirt!
Chicanx/Latinx LLC: Noche de Cultura 2025
Wed 1/29 • 7PM - 9:30PM PST
Sunset Village Plaza & Stage
¡Celebremos Juntos! Join us for Noche de Cultura on Wednesday, January 29th, from 7-9 PM at Sunset Village Plaza! We're bringing you LIVE norteño music, delicious hispanic food, and vibrant performances as we celebrate Latinx culture! Don't miss...
Thursday January 1/30
Bruin MindFit Winter 2025
Thu 1/30 - Thu 2/20
Jan. 30 - Feb. 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation,...
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #StressRelief
Bruin MindFit Winter 2025
Tue 1/28 - Tue 2/18
Jan. 28 - Feb. 18, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation,...
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Virtual SwD Support Group
Thu 1/30 • 11:30AM - 1PM PST RSVP
Join us for our Virtual SwD Support Group facilitated by CAPS Be in community, connect, & lock in to your support system here at UCLA See you...
Grad Re-Orientation - Networking 101 for Graduate Students
Thu 1/30 • 12:30PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
Room 200 (2nd Floor) - Strathmore Building
Opportunities to network in person can be both exciting and intimidating. In this workshop, participants will learn elements of a strong first impression, practice introducing themselves to others, practice making conversation in groups, and develop...
Becoming a Reflective Educator Workshop
Thu 1/30 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Powell 186
Join the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team for a workshop about practicing reflection to improve your teaching. We’ll discuss the importance of reflection and metacognition in professional development; how a teaching journal...
Virtual FAFSA/CADAA Workshop
Thu 1/30 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Join us for a FREE Virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your 2025-2026 FAFSA/CADAA! Meeting ID: 991 2012 4597 Passcode:...
Collecting and Citing Sources
Thu 1/30 • 4PM - 4:50PM PST RSVP
Powell Library Classroom C, Room 320C
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center–Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Learn about citation practices and avoiding plagiarism, how to auto-generate your bibliography, keep...
Friday January 1/31
Bruin MindFit Winter 2025
Tue 1/28 - Tue 2/18
Jan. 28 - Feb. 18, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation,...
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #StressRelief
Bruin MindFit Winter 2025
Thu 1/30 - Thu 2/20
Jan. 30 - Feb. 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation,...
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #StressRelief
Process with RISE: LA Fires
Fri 1/31 • 1PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feeling overwhelmed and need a space to process loss or uncertainty? RISE is offering extended drop-in hours, art activities, and a space to decompress. Whether you want to reflect quietly, engage in meaningful conversations, or simply sit with your...
Virtual FAFSA/CADAA Workshop
Fri 1/31 • 3PM - 5PM PST
Join us for a FREE Virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your 2025-2026 FAFSA/CADAA! Meeting ID: 991 2012 4597 Passcode:...
FAB - ACA Lunar New Year Festival
Fri 1/31 • 7PM - 9:30PM PST
Covel Grand Horizon
Lunar New Year Festival will involve engaging, educational cultural activities that teach attendees about traditional crafts, activities or games (many of which are relevant to the holiday itself). Additionally, it will include Chinese performances...
Up and Down / Shipwrecked on Route D 17
Fri 1/31 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater
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. Barres France,...
Saturday February 2/1
Bruin MindFit Winter 2025
Tue 1/28 - Tue 2/18
Jan. 28 - Feb. 18, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation,...
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #StressRelief
Bruin MindFit Winter 2025
Thu 1/30 - Thu 2/20
Jan. 30 - Feb. 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation,...
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #StressRelief
Race in the Global Past Through Native Lenses
Sat 2/1 • 12PM - 4PM PST
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
In this half-day workshop, we hope to continue the conversation about how to center Native and Indigenous historical narratives to change how the history of humanity is conceived, written, and transmitted in institutions of higher education, such as...
Death's Glamour / Les Sieges de l'Alcazar
Sat 2/1 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater
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. Essai d'ouverture...
Sunday February 2/2
Bruin MindFit Winter 2025
Tue 1/28 - Tue 2/18
Jan. 28 - Feb. 18, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation,...
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #StressRelief
Bruin MindFit Winter 2025
Thu 1/30 - Thu 2/20
Jan. 30 - Feb. 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation,...
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #StressRelief