Novel Ecologies: Nature Remade and the Illusions of Tech

Kaplan Hall 193 415 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Mark your calendars and join a book talk by Professor Allison Carruth. Novel Ecologies challenges the conviction that climate change and other environmental crises must be met with ever larger-scale forms of technological intervention. Against the new worlds conjured by Google, Meta, Open AI, Amazon, SpaceX, and a host of lesser-known start-ups, Carruth marshals writers […]

L.A. Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) Community Forum

California Endowment 1000 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California, United States

Drawing on LANI’s expertise in building relationships and cultivating conversations among diverse stakeholders, the annual Community Forum brings together neighborhood leaders with professionals from city and county departments and agencies, community-based organizations and nonprofits, and the private sector. REGISTER HERE

Energy Transitions in Long Modernity (Day 2)

Online

Conference organized by Robert N. Watson (University of California, Los Angeles), Tiffany Jo Werth (University of California, Davis), and Todd Borlik (Purdue University) Co-sponsored by the UCLA CMRS Center for Early Global Studies and the UC Davis Medieval and Early Modern Studies Program Online event via Zoom To register, please visit: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/16-Z8Yv_S0y3k18NdEb-Ew The recent turn […]

Clarkia Festival

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Join the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden on May 17 and celebrate nature with a day of fun activities connecting you to your community! REGISTER HERE

UCLA Los Angeles Transportation Downtown Forum | Mega Events, Major Opportunities

California Endowment 1000 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California, United States

At the October 2024 UCLA Arrowhead Symposium, participants discussed how to create enduring public benefits from hosting major worldwide events in Los Angeles. The UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies Downtown Forum will gather attendees on May 19th to continue the conversation, understanding areas of progress and what else needs to be done in two legacy […]

Science Research Workshop: Food Studies Resources at the UCLA Library and Beyond

Online

Food studies is a growing interdisciplinary field that examines the cultural, economic, political and environmental dimensions of food. Research resources in food studies are equally broad, and can present a challenge for beginner researchers and experienced researchers alike. This workshop will provide an introductory overview of food studies-related resources at the UCLA Library and beyond. […]

Works-in-Progress Session: Earth and Exchange: Tapia and the Construction of Early Modern Iberia

Online

Presented by Rachel Schloss, Doctoral Candidate, University of California, Los Angeles Hosted by the Early Modern Research Group Online event via Zoom To register, please visit: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/qHytTYlcTiiINu5XzDQiew Earthen materials have played a critical role in political and social development on the Iberian Peninsula. The unique geology of the Peninsula harbors rich soils, minerals, and clays […]

Clark Library Nature and Garden Festival

William Andrews Clark Memorial Library 2520 Cimarron Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The Clark Library preserves and provides access to over 130,000 books, manuscripts, and artworks dating from the 15th century to the present. But there is a library of living things on the five acres outside the library’s building, too, and this event will celebrate the urban nature and green spaces at the Clark – and […]

Botany Workshop: Plant Propagation

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Join a workshop on plant propagation! Learn from the Garden’s Assistant Director Allison Keeney and Museum Scientist Matthew Southall. This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are not required.

Botanical Art Class with Konstanze Rausch

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Dive into the world of botanical-inspired art with this workshop led by artist and instructor Konstanze Rausch! Join the Garden for this hands-on experience as we explore a variety of captivating mediums and innovative techniques. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artist! This event is free. RSVP here.