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
John Wooden Center (2nd floor)
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!
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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Bruin Professionals Encino Chapter Meeting
Tue 1/28 • 7:30AM PST
The Pepperman Humphries Group
Are New Year’s resolutions a powerful tool for personal growth, or are they just an outdated tradition that sets us up for failure? Come prepared to convince your fellow Bruins one way or the other and feel free to share your own New Year's...
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,...
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...
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:...
ASC Executive Leadership Board Meeting
Tue 1/28 • 3PM PST
James West Alumni Center
Meeting for ASC leadership to gather and discuss official organization business.
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...
OPT Webinars (for F-1 Visa Students)
Wed 1/29 • 2:59PM - 3:23PM 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...
New York Tri-State: Ice Skating at Domino Park
Wed 1/29 • 4:30PM PST
The Rink at Domino Park • Brooklyn NY
Come Skate with Fellow Bruins at the Williamsburg Waterfront! Join your fellow UCLA alumni for a fun and festive winter outing at Domino Park’s brand-new ice skating rink. Lace up your skates, take in the stunning waterfront views, and show your...
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...
Orange County Network: Book Club
Wed 1/29 • 6PM PST
Zoom
Join the UCLA Alumni Orange County Network for our monthly book club! This month's selection is "The Overstory" by Richard Powers, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that explores the intricate connections between humans and nature. Newcomers are...
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!
UCLA Latino Alumni Association Bruins in Animation
Wed 1/29 • 6:30PM PST
Zoom
Get to know UCLA Latinx Alumni who work in the animation industry, including Monica Davila (Santiago of the Seas, Dogs in Space), Marc Sanchez (upcoming project Entire 2 Mundos) and Sebastian Torrelio (Trolls 2, Production Supervisor at Dreamworks)....
Thursday January 1/30
New Zealand Adventure
Thu 1/30
New Zealand
It’s a pure New Zealand experience – a 16-day small group journey traversing the country from north to south, through lively cities and pristine fjords. Cruise cosmopolitan Auckland’s glittering Auckland Harbour and visit the prized Auckland Museum....
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,...
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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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Orange County: Young OC Professionals Basketball Watch Party
Thu 1/30 • 7:30AM PST
Killarney's Pub & Grill • Huntington Beach CA
An opportunity for young professionals to network while enjoying the UCLA vs. Oregon men's basketball game. Show your Bruin pride by wearing blue and gold, and get ready to cheer! Questions? Contact Ron Yee at (949) 636-2866 (call or...
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,...
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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
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:...
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,...
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Orange County Regional Network: Volunteer at Harvest Solutions Farm
Sat 2/1 • 7:30AM PST
Harvest Solutions Farm • Irvine CA
Volunteer to plant, harvest, weed, and maintain the fields. This is an outdoor opportunity with shifts at the 40-acre farm just down the road from the Food Bank. Children are welcome; please download, print, and sign the Youth Waiver. For more info:...
2025 Alumni Leaders Conference — Leadership and Legacy: Bruin Stories of Impact
Sat 2/1 • 8:30AM PST
James West Alumni Center
2025 Alumni Leaders Conference — Leadership and Legacy: Bruin Stories of Impact Find more event details and updates here: https://alumni.ucla.edu/toolkit/leaders-conference/ Alumni leaders, for any questions, please contact your staff...
Coffee Social- Kaneohe, HI
Sat 2/1 • 10:30AM PST
Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi • Kaneohe HI
Coffee Socials are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, Coffee Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin...
UCLA Gymnastics Bruin Bash Pre-Meet Party
Sat 2/1 • 12:30PM - 2PM PST
James West Alumni Center
UCLA Alumni is hosting a Pre-Meet Party prior to the UCLA Gymnastics meet vs. Michigan State on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, from 12:30-2 p.m. Join UCLA alumni, fans, and friends for a Pre-Meet Party featuring Hot Dogs, Chips & Soft Drinks and get in the...
Alumni Association Appreciation Day: Gymnastics vs. Michigan State
Sat 2/1 • 2:30PM PST
Pauley Pavilion Presented by Wescom
UCLA Athletics and the UCLA Alumni Association are proud to invite all alumni to this Alumni Association Appreciation Day. Visit the venue's ticket window and receive to purchase $5 tickets to the gymnastics meet against Michigan State. Alumni are...
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,...
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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,...
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Canceled: Westside Bruins New Year's Hike
Sun 2/2 • 8:30AM PST
Kenter Trailhead • Los Angeles CA
This event has been canceled. Join us for a hike on the Kenter trail to celebrate the new year. The hike will have with spectacular views of the Santa Monica mountains and the Santa Monica Bay. It's in and out so those who want a shorter hike can...