Spring Climatini
Karl Strauss Brewing Company 600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet ready top grab a drink and talk climate transition at Spring Climatini 2025 on May 1st! 319Climate, The Climate Registry, and Climate Resolve look forward to seeing you at our Spring '25 Climatini, a relaxed, fun mixer for SoCal professionals who are driving forward an equitable and resilient climate transition. Now more than ever, […]
Free Food from UCLA Dining Halls!
Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin Bruin Dine for our food recovery events every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10PM in the SAC Basement! Bring your utensils, containers, and appetite! Hit the follow button (https://www.instagram.com/uclabruindine/) to see what we’re serving up each week!
Guided Botanical Garden Drop-in Tour – May 3
UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CAJoin a Garden Guide for a tour of a living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and […]
Gathering at Kuruvungna
Kuruvungna Village Springs 1439 South Barrington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome join us for a special event at Kuruvungna Village Springs! We'll be gathering together for a day filled with fun, community, and connection. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and learn more about the history of Kuruvungna. Whether you're a longtime voulenteer or a first-time […]
LGBTQ Community Town Hall – The Impact Of The Los Angeles Fires on LGBTQ Communities: Ensuring An Inclusive Recovery
HYBRID: Altadena Main Library and OnlineIf you are a member of the LGBTQ community -- or a parent, family member or ally -- please join a community town hall to learn more about how the Los Angeles fires have impacted LGBTQ people and to inform ongoing services and inclusive recovery efforts. Results from LGBTQ respondents to the LA County Wildfire […]
Fascism or Eco-populism – Our Stark Choice
UCLA Nimoy Theater 1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy is pleased to present author and journalist Naomi Klein, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, who will deliver the third annual Distinguished Lecture in Ideas and Organizing entitled, Fascism or Eco-Populism – Our Stark Choice. Join us for this in-person program at the historic UCLA […]
Beyond Broligarchy: The Fight for a Better Future
3312 Murphy Hall 410 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIs this the future we dreamed of? Wasn’t technology supposed to serve the many, not enrich the few? Wasn't AI supposed to bring about a life of collective prosperity and security? Cyberpunk and sci-fi tales were warnings, not blueprints for the future. Join UCLA Professor Ramesh Srinivasan and acclaimed science fiction author, activist and journalist […]
Works-in-Progress Session: Saihōji’s Moss Garden
OnlinePresented by Sunhui Choi, Ph.D. Student, University of California, Los Angeles Hosted by the Early Modern Research Group Online event via Zoom Saihōji in Kyoto, Japan, is famous for its moss-covered garden and is thus referred to as Kokedera, meaning “the moss temple.” What if, however, the design of the moss garden was not intended […]
Herb Workshop: Rosemary
jane b semel Healthy Campus Initiative Community Garden Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, 111 Easton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAre you wondering what to make with the rosemary bush in your garden, or looking to grow your own? Come to a Rosemary Workshop! In collaboration with the Teaching Kitchen, the jane b semel Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) Garden will be going over how to propagate rosemary from stems (and help you start a prop […]
Food and Film with Alice Waters: We Are What We Eat
Billy Wilder Theater 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn this edition of Food and Film, we turn the focus on Alice Waters herself and her globally focused, locally-driven campaign to change the way we farm, eat and educate. This loving documentary looks at Waters’ 2023 trip to Japan to meet with local chefs, farmers and food activists, in conjunction with the first anniversary […]
Grow LA Victory Garden Certificate Program: Workshop #3
jane b semel Healthy Campus Initiative Community Garden Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, 111 Easton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUnderstand common garden pests, beneficial insects, and the natural balance that keeps plants healthy. Learn how to manage weeds, diseases, and insect infestations using eco-friendly methods. Explore the Pest Triangle and how to disrupt pest cycles naturally. Develop an integrated approach to maintaining a productive and pest-resistant garden. This event is part of a 4-part […]
Novel Ecologies: Nature Remade and the Illusions of Tech
Kaplan Hall 193 415 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMark 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 StatesDrawing 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)
OnlineConference 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 […]
Climate Conversations: Coral Reefs
OnlineJoin a discussion about how climate change is impacting our coral reefs. Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, supporting a wide range of marine life and providing essential services to coastal communities. However, rising ocean temperatures, acidification, and extreme weather events are putting increasing pressure on these fragile systems. Around […]
Clarkia Festival
UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CAJoin 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 StatesAt 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 […]
Data with Purpose: The State of Corporate Sustainability Disclosure
OnlineJoin the Center for Impact at the UCLA Anderson School of Management as it unveils the findings of the 2025 State of Corporate Sustainability Disclosure report. This comprehensive analysis examines how S&P 500 companies disclose climate-related information, focusing on four key areas: -> greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, -> net zero targets, -> climate risk assessment, […]
Science Research Workshop: Food Studies Resources at the UCLA Library and Beyond
OnlineFood 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
OnlinePresented 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 […]