Week 6
Monday February 2/10
Tips and Tools for Dealing with Large Datasets at the Command Line
Mon 2/10 • 11AM - 11:50AM PST RSVP
Do you lie awake at night waiting for your R script to finish? Is your laptop running out of memory due to merging million row data frames? Do you panic at the thought of opening your data file in Excel? This presentation is for you! We’ll cover...
Rclone: What Is It? Why Do I Need It?
Mon 2/10 • 1PM - 1:50PM PST RSVP
Rclone is a command-line tool that allows users to transfer and synchronize files between cloud storage services, servers, and local machines. Rclone is a cross-platform application that runs on Linux, Windows and MacOS. This workshop will be...
Colors and Connection
Mon 2/10 • 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!
First-to-Go Welcome Back Dinner
Mon 2/10 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM PST
James West Alumni Center
First-Gen alumni are invited to join current first-gen students by joining us for a special evening to connect and network with other first-gen Bruins! Dinner, fun activities, and giveaways will be hosted in partnership with Alumni Affairs, First to...
Tuesday February 2/11
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series
Tue 2/11 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Title: Using the HET Framework for Inspiration and Self-Reflection About Your Teaching #reflect #inspiration-for-teaching #evidence-based-teaching Description: Learn one way to conduct a quick “self-audit” of your teaching and get ideas for new...
DataX Community Open House
Tue 2/11 • 10AM - 4PM PST RSVP
Murphy Hal 3312
Celebrate with us as DataX officially opens its new office space. Drop-in, stay all-day or just grab and go (no problem). Music, prizes, surprises, treats, meaningful conversation and games !
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Social #Community
Career Center Pop-Ins
Tue 2/11 • 1PM - 3PM PST
Bruin Resource Center
15-minute Drop-in Sessions are available in-person at SwD! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview...
ASC Executive Leadership Board Meeting
Tue 2/11 • 3PM PST
James West Alumni Center
Meeting for ASC leadership to gather and discuss official organization business.
Open Source Progam Offices in Higher Ed Discussion Group
Tue 2/11 • 3PM - 3:50PM PST RSVP
Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) are transforming how universities support open-source innovation. With support from the Sloan Foundation, UC campuses are building a first-of-its-kind multi-campus OSPO network inspired by UC Santa Cruz's...
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Research
Mindfulness Series: S6. Love, Acceptance, Compassion, Gratitude (Virtual)
Tue 2/11 • 4PM - 5PM PST
This workshop is part of 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...
Camp Kitchen Setup & Backcountry Cooking
Tue 2/11 • 5PM - 6PM PST
The northwestern corner of the Wooden Center.
Come learn how to best setup a camp kitchen and learn about our favorite backcountry meals!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
The Classroom - Part III - Week 1 - Financial Literacy
Tue 2/11 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM PST
Zoom
Week 1 - Financial Literacy We extend a warm welcome to this exceptional career management course, tailored specifically for recent graduates like you who are gearing up to enter the job market. This two-part course, uniquely designed with GenZ in...
Orange County Network: Board Meeting
Tue 2/11 • 6PM PST
Zoom
Are you a passionate Bruin who is ready to make a meaningful impact? Join us in supporting UCLA and fostering community through the UCLA Orange County Alumni Network. You could assist with scholarship fundraising, New Bruin Send-offs, game watches...
Let's Taco Bout Law School
Tue 2/11 • 6PM - 8PM PST
On this segment of Academics & First Year Experience's Taco Tuesday series, we'll be discussing all things Law! We'll be sharing on-campus resources and answers to questions like: What does it mean to be pre-law? What is law school, and why would...
Wednesday February 2/12
Treasures of Southeast Asia
Wed 2/12
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, 10-night adventure to Southeast Asia, a land of stunning diversity and allure. Discover multi-cultural Singapore, from Kampong Glam’s Malay enclave to exotic Little India and Chinatown’s shophouses. Encounter the...
February Luncheon with The Affiliates and Westwood Women's Bruin Club
Wed 2/12 • 11:30AM PST
James West Alumni Center
Join the Town & Gown Affiliates and Westwood Women's Bruin Club for our February luncheon. This month's guest speaker is Dr. Brigitte Gomperts MD, associate director of translational research at the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center. In this...
FITWELL Talks - Walking Your Way to Better Health with Dr. Duffaut, UCLA Health
Wed 2/12 • 12PM - 12:30PM PST RSVP
Can walking really make me healthier? How and why is it beneficial? How do I use walking to lose weight or support my health? How can I walk safely to avoid injury? And more…
Alternatives to Summer Internships
Wed 2/12 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Conference Room 200, Career Center
Join the Career Center for an innovative workshop exploring alternative pathways to gaining valuable experience this summer with platforms like Forage and Parker Dewey.
Breaking Down Self Care for UCLA Faculty and Staff
Wed 2/12 • 12PM - 1PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
This workshop helps staff dig into the concepts of wellness and self care. Staff will create their own definitions of wellness by considering personal and cultural factors; learn to identify their own stressors and stress warning signs; learn the...
Facilitation Strategies for Engaging in Unpracticed Conversations Workshop
Wed 2/12 • 12PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Powell 186
Please join us for the "Facilitation Strategies for Engaging in Unpracticed Conversations" workshop, co-hosted by the UCLA Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences (CEILS) and the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), and...
Lunchtime Art Talk on Tara Donovan
Wed 2/12 • 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 Tara Donovan is led by Curatorial Assistant and Collection Specialist Jennie...
OPT Webinars (for F-1 Visa Students)
Wed 2/12 • 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! Time: 2 - 3pm (Pacific Time) via Zoom...
URC Sciences presents Getting into Research
Wed 2/12 • 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.
Public Affairs Major Information Session
Wed 2/12 • 5PM - 6PM PST RSVP
3333 Public Affairs Building
Join us at the Public Affairs Major Information Session to learn about the scope of the B.A. in Public Affairs, major requirements, application process, and how the Luskin School of Public Affairs supports your academic goals! The information...
Celebrate Lunar New Year (of the Snake) with Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA!
Wed 2/12 • 6:30PM PST
Newport Seafood Restaurant • San Gabriel CA
Join APA UCLA to celebrate the Year of the Snake with delicious lobster, steamed fish, and French-style shaken beef at Newport Seafood Restaurant in San Gabriel, CA. About this event: Reserve your seat for a Lunar New Year gathering that goes...
Poetry: Armen Davoudian
Wed 2/12 • 7:30PM PST
hammer museum
Armen Davoudian, who grew up in Isfahan, Iran, has published his first volume of poems, The Palace of Forty Pillars, which the San Francisco Chronicle named “Best Book of Spring.” Davoudian also translated from Persian Hopscotch, by the contemporary...
Thursday February 2/13
Virtual FAFSA/CADAA Workshop
Thu 2/13 • 10AM - 12PM 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:...
In-Person SwD Support Group
Thu 2/13 • 11:30AM - 1PM PST RSVP
CAPS
Join us for our SwD Support Group facilitated by CAPS Be in community, connect, & enjoy lunch with us! Don't forget to RSVP to receive all event details, see you...
The Challenge of Fostering Responsible Relations: The Case of Osage Winds
Thu 2/13 • 12:15PM - 1:45PM PST
Haines Hall Rm 352
Too often, the stories told about Indigenous peoples flatten the complexity of Native nation experiences, especially around environmental sovereignty and relationality. This talk explores the deep politics behind the building and dismantling of an...
From Could We to Should We? Developing a Critical Framework for Engaging with Artificial Intel
Thu 2/13 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
No matter whether you love it, fear it or are sick of hearing about it, artificial intelligence impacts our lives. In this workshop, we will go beyond what AI tools do (or their creators say they do) and take a hard look at the broader implications...
Career Center Transfer Pop-In
Thu 2/13 • 1PM - 3PM PST
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
The Career Center is excited to announce our “Transfer Pop-Ins” at the Transfer Student Center (TSC). These are your golden 15-minute slots to get personalized, one-on-one career advice that caters specifically to your unique journey as a transfer...
Developing Your Research Plan
Thu 2/13 • 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. Keep your stress levels down while pursuing your research interest! You'll learn how to create a timeline...
Intro to Backpacking - Planning a Trip
Thu 2/13 • 5PM - 6PM PST
Northwestern Corner of JWC
Come learn how to plan and execute your own backpacking trip in our Intro to Backpacking workshop.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Recreation
Letters to Home: Art & Writing by LGBTQ+ Nikkei & Allies Book Talk
Thu 2/13 • 5PM - 6:15PM PST
Broad Art Center Rm 2160E
Letters to Home is among the first anthologies to spotlight LGBTQ+ Nikkei experiences and allyship through an intergenerational lens.
Friday February 2/14
The Bigamist
Fri 2/14 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater
Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hugh M. Hefner Classic American Film Program 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...
Saturday February 2/15
Exhibition Tour: Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal
Sat 2/15 • 1PM PST
hammer museum
Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal. Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served...
Coffee Social- Spokane, WA
Sat 2/15 • 4PM PST
Indaba Coffee • Spokane, WA
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...
Ida Lupino and the Small Screen
Sat 2/15 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater
Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment In-person: Q&A with Alexandra Seros, author of “Ida Lupino, Forgotten Auteur: From Film Noir to the Director's Chair,” moderated by Maya Montañez Smukler, Archive Research and...
Ida Lupino and the Small Screen
Sat 2/15 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
Q&A with Alexandra Seros, author of “Ida Lupino, Forgotten Auteur: From Film Noir to the Director's Chair,” moderated by Maya Montañez Smukler, Archive Research and Study Center Officer. Book signing before the screening. In her new book, Ida...