Week 7
Monday February 2/17
Office Closed in Observance of the Presidents' Day holiday
Mon 2/17
A129 Murphy Hall
The UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships Office will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 in Observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. We will resume to regular operating hours on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Drop-in with Josh at RISE
Mon 2/17 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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.
Tuesday February 2/18
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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Assisting Distressed and Distressing Students Training
Tue 2/18 • 10AM - 11AM PST
Faculty, TAs, student leaders, and staff members play a critical role in a student's university experience and are in a position to notice and respond when a student is in distress. This presentation will help participants understand how to identify...
In-Person FAFSA/CADAA Workshop
Tue 2/18 • 10AM - 12PM PST
555 Westwood Plaza Strathmore Building, Room 106
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your 2025-2026 FAFSA/CADAA! The Center @ Strathmore 555 Westwood Plaza Strathmore Building, Room 106 Los Angeles, CA...
Introduction to Investing and Building Generational Wealth
Tue 2/18 • 11AM - 12PM PST RSVP
Student Activity Center, Conference Room 4
Join us to explore the foundations of financial growth and long-term wealth-building strategies. This event will cover key topics such as financial literacy, and how to create lasting economic opportunities for future generations.
Reflect w/ Rise
Tue 2/18 • 11AM - 12PM PST
RISE Center at 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.
Academic Training Workshop for J-1 Students
Tue 2/18 • 11AM - 12:59PM PST
Join the Dashew Center on our next Academic Training Workshop for J-1 Students on Tuesday February 18, 2025 from 11am – 12pm. In this workshop we will cover eligibility requirements, the application process, and deadlines. The workshop will take...
Studying the Evolution of Resistance (and Protest) in Times of Crisis
Tue 2/18 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL)
Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Dana R. Fisher, director of the Center for Environment, Community, & Equity (CECE) and a professor in the School of...
Womxn of Color- Graduate Student Community Building
Tue 2/18 • 1PM - 3:30PM PST
Student Activities Center, Conference Room 4
Space for UCLA femme & non-binary graduate students of color to build community! RSVP link:...
Movement and Meditation
Tue 2/18 • 1:15PM - 2PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Take some time to relax, stretch, and breathe through movement and meditation.
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FINTALK - Graduate Financial Stories Panel
Tue 2/18 • 4:30PM - 5:15PM PST RSVP
Student Activity Center, Conference Room 4
Join us for a panel where graduate and professional students share their personal stories on managing finances during graduate school, along with funding options available to help support your education.
Party Safe: Overdose Prevention Workshop
Tue 2/18 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
Student Activities Center, Conference Room 4
Join us for hands-on training with Narcan and fentanyl test strips! Be a part of an important conversation about how overdose and drug challenges affect different communities.
Coltrane on Coltrane: An Oral History
Tue 2/18 • 7:30PM PST
hammer museum
Vocalist Michelle Coltrane (daughter of Alice Coltrane) and harpist Brandee Younger come together for a special program that is part conversation, part performance. The event features oral histories and biographical stories about Alice Coltrane...
Wednesday February 2/19
CPT Webinars (for F-1 Visa Students)
Wed 2/19 • 10AM - 11AM PST
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more! Time: 10 - 11am (Pacific Time) via...
Student Legal Services' Legal Clinic at the Dashew Center
Wed 2/19 • 10AM - 11AM PST
Free private consultation with an immigration attorney. Held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting at 10 am. No RSVP - waiting room only. Individual will be admitted to meet individually with the immigration attorney based on the...
Final Town Hall with UC President Drake & CUCSA
Wed 2/19 • 11AM - 12PM PST
The Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) is hosting a virtual town hall with UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. — the final all-staff town hall of his presidency — Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. (PT). Register here to attend. ...
Website Makers Meetup
Wed 2/19 • 11AM - 12PM PST
These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.
RISE Center Meets Kerckhoff Coffeehouse Patio Pop-Up
Wed 2/19 • 11AM - 1PM PST
Kerckhoff's Coffeehouse Patio
Meet the RISE Center at Kerckhoff’s Coffeehouse Patio on Wednesday 1/15 anytime between 11am and 2 pm. Grab a free beverage and/or mini pastry (first come, first served), learn about the RISE Center, our on campus physical space, and our services.
FITWELL Talks - Walking Your Way to Better Health with Dr. Duffaut, UCLA Health
Wed 2/19 • 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…
Immigration Insight Webinar
Wed 2/19 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Your are invited to a webinar hosted by UCLA Legal Services on the topic of EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and NIW Green Cards. Join the webinar on February 19, 2025 at 12:00pm (PT) using this Zoom Link.
Tools for Engaging in Difficult Conversations: Learn@Lunch with UCLA Ombuds & Staff Assembly
Wed 2/19 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Charles E. Young Research Library - Main Conference Room (Room 11360)
The Office of Ombuds Services empowers the UCLA community to address concerns in a confidential, impartial, and informal setting. Join us as we learn more about the role of the Ombuds Office in facilitating conflict resolution, fostering open...
Webinar - Immigration Insight: EB-1A & NIW Green Cards
Wed 2/19 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Discussion on the general requirements and process for acquiring lawful permanent residency (green card) under the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories
Lunchtime Art Talk on Alina Szapocznikow
Wed 2/19 • 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 Alina Szapocznikow is led by Curatorial Assistant Jennifer...
Drop-in with Nadine at RISE - Neurodivergent Student Support Available (Hybrid)
Wed 2/19 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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. Nadine is a...
Research to Practice: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence
Wed 2/19 • 1PM - 3PM PST RSVP
UCLA CARE (Campus Assault Resources and Education) Program is committed to eradicating sexual and gender-based violence through creating and sustaining a safe, healthy, and equitable community for all people. Join us for this presentation by CARE...
Rest is Resistance
Wed 2/19 • 3PM PST RSVP
RISE Center
Learn about CARE, CAPS, and RISE resources while painting your own tote bag!
Books and Bonding
Wed 2/19 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join the RISE Center for Books and Bonding every Wednesday. Our low-key, low effort book club. RISE will be providing the books and there will be no assigned readings, so please stop by if you are interested.
The Great Search with John Philip Newell
Wed 2/19 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
Royce Hall, Room 314
The story of Adam and Eve’s fall from innocence in the Garden of Eden is a mythical account of humanity’s broken relationship with the divine, with Earth, and with themselves. In contrast, Celtic wisdom is built on a strong bond with Earth. In the...
Climbing 101 - Intro to Indoor Bouldering
Wed 2/19 • 5PM - 6:30PM PST
JWC Rock Wall
A structured introduction to indoor climbing at UCLA.
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Rooted in Resilience: Housing Justice & Community Building
Wed 2/19 • 6PM PST RSVP
Student Activities Center, Conference Room 4
Come join the GSRC to learn more about advocacy in LA, explore different practices, and discover how to apply them to your own community!
Casino Night 2025
Wed 2/19 • 8PM - 11PM PST
Covel Grand Horizon
Step into the glitz and glam of the Vegas Strip at On-Campus Housing Council’s annual Casino Night! Try your luck at classic casino games to win big and enter exciting raffles for amazing prizes. Enjoy a dazzling night filled with drag bingo, where...
Thursday February 2/20
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
Creating Accessible Digital Course Materials Workshop
Thu 2/20 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Powell 186
Please join us for the "Creating Accessible Digital Course Materials" workshop, hosted by the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center and facilitated by Ava Arndt and Derisa Grant. In this interactive workshop, participants will gain an understanding of...
Blatinx on the Block
Thu 2/20 • 12PM - 4PM PST
Wilson Plaza
Organized by Afro-Latinx Connection de UCLA, this community event will celebrate the Afro-Latinx diaspora and encourage cross-campus Black and Brown solidarity. Everyone is invited to enjoy food, performances, and music in the spirit of love and...
What's in the Library For Me? Starting Your Research Journey in the UCLA Library
Thu 2/20 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
In this workshop, find out how the UCLA Library can help you become a researcher. Learn about the different campus library units and all the resources and services designed to support scholars in the beginning stages of the research cycle.
Career Center Transfer Pop-In
Thu 2/20 • 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...
Drop-in with Alea at RISE
Thu 2/20 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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.
Bruin Love Station
Thu 2/20 • 2PM - 5PM PST
Bruin Walk
Bruin Love Station is a mobile cart that offers free safer sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff.
Reproductive Justice in California: Accessing Trustworthy Services and Spotting Deceitful Services
Thu 2/20 • 5PM PST RSVP
Student Activities Center, Conference Room 4
Interested in learning more about reproductive justice in California? Join us as the UCLA Law Center for Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy presents where to access trustworthy services and spot the misleading...
Tax Education Workshop for International Students
Thu 2/20 • 5PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop presented by UCLA VITA will inform students about the tax filing process, review different tax forms and where to seek support when looking to file. We encourage all international students to attend.
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W25 Eclipse Quarterly Gaming Tournament
Thu 2/20 • 5PM - 8PM PST
Rieber Back Patio and Eclipse
A casual gaming tournament for students to compete in Valorant and Mario Kart at the Eclipse Gaming and Development Lounge. Spectators will be able to watch from a dedicated viewing area.
Friday February 2/21
Early Global Caribbean: Conference 2: Convictions
Fri 2/21 • 10AM - Sat 2/22 • 1:15PM PST RSVP
William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
The diverse peoples who converged on the Caribbean before 1700 held a range of differing beliefs, ideas about the natural world, and understandings of social, political, and spiritual order. Considering how Indigenous, African, and European systems...
Life Skills 360 Virtual Panel
Fri 2/21 • 12PM - 1PM PST
Associated Students UCLA, invites you to join us for an informational panel. We will be demonstrating ASUCLA's webpage Life Skills 360 and have representatives from UCLA Finacial Wellness, Basic Needs and CAPS to answer share valuable resources and...
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Drop-in with Jaci at RISE
Fri 2/21 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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.
In-Person FAFSA/CADAA Workshop
Fri 2/21 • 2PM - 4PM PST
555 Westwood Plaza Strathmore Building, Room 106
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your 2025-2026 FAFSA/CADAA! The Center @ Strathmore 555 Westwood Plaza Strathmore Building, Room 106 Los Angeles, CA...
Black Extravaganza
Fri 2/21 • 7PM - 10PM PST
Covel Grand Horizon
Join the Afrikan Diaspora Living Learning Community to close out Black History Month as we gather in community and enjoy student performances.
But Then, She's Betty Carter / Gotta Make This Journey: Sweet Honey in the Rock
Fri 2/21 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater
In-person: Q&A with filmmaker Michelle Parkerson. 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...
Saturday February 2/22
FAB - 2025 SoCal Leadership Conference
Sat 2/22 • 12:30PM - 5PM PST RSVP
The Leadership Conference brings together students and executives from reputable firms for a mix of panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking focused on SOF’s core mission, vision, and values.
The Hirelings
Sat 2/22 • 1PM - 5PM PST
Kerckhoff State Rooms
Enigma alumni Aaron and Kirsten have kindly agreed to run a introductory LARP for us! This is a great chance to learn what it's about, or maybe even revive it as an Enigma activity. We're planning to run The Hirelings from the LARP Factory Book...
Enigma: The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Gaming Club at UCLA
Voices of the Diaspora
Sat 2/22 • 2PM PST
hammer museum
In an afternoon session featuring a keynote speech by Indigenous Zapotec artist Porfirio Gutiérrez and two panels organized by the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Arts Network, diasporic artists, cultural workers, and educators convene to...
A Litany For Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde
Sat 2/22 • 7:30PM PST
Billy Wilder Theater
In-person: Q&A with filmmaker Michelle Parkerson. 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...
Sunday February 2/23
826LA@Hammer: Writing, Experimenting, and Remixing: Playful Exercises for Teen Creative Writers
Sun 2/23 • 11AM PST
hammer museum
Free collaborative workshops, presented with 826LA, combine writing with creative activities for groups of up to 20 students. Recommended for ages 8–14. Reservations encouraged. Visit 826la.org or call 310-915-0200. What makes a story sing? How do...
Cezanne and the Impressionists
Sun 2/23 • 3PM PST
hammer museum
In the first of a three-part lecture series, art historian and curator John Walsh discusses painter Paul Cézanne's Provençal beginnings, and his invention of techniques to make of Impressionism “something solid and durable.”
Turiya Rising: Sita's Offering
Sun 2/23 • 5PM PST
hammer museum
Step into the galleries of Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal every Sunday for special performances on a stage designed for the exhibition by artist GeoVanna Gonzalez. Each performance is presented in celebration of Coltrane’s legacy as a musical...