Free Food from UCLA Dining Halls!
2024-11-05 22:00, 2024-11-06 22:00, 2024-11-07 22:00, 2024-11-12 22:00, 2024-11-13 22:00, 2024-11-14 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement, 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
That’s right Bruin Dine is back and better than ever!! Join us for our food recovery events every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10PM in the SAC Basement! Bring your utensils, containers, and appetite!
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UCLA AUD Fall 2024 Events: Marion Weiss
2024-11-08 17:30 - 19:00 | UCLA Perloff Hall, DeCafe, 365 Portola Plaza, Room 1302, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
UCLA Architecture and Urban Design (UCLA AUD) is pleased to share its full 2024–25 program of lectures and events, all free and open to the public.
Marion Weiss is cofounder of WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism and the Graham Chair Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. She was honored by Architectural Record with the Women in Architecture Design Leader Award and is a recipient of the 2019 Residence Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome. Marion taught at Harvard Graduate School of Design and Cornell University, and she was the Saarinen Visiting Professor of Architecture at Yale University. Since 1991, Marion has been a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design where she leads cross-disciplinary research studios that explore productive connections between architecture, nature, and infrastructure to address pressing social and environmental challenges. Marion received her Master of Architecture at Yale University where she was awarded the AIA Scholastic Award and SOM’s Traveling Fellowship. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia where she received UVA’s 2020 Distinguished Alumnae Award for her achievements in architecture. She is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and was inducted into the National Academy of Design.

States and Nature: The Effects of Climate Change on Security
2024-11-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join for a discussion about climate security and why climate change may lead to violent conflict or humanitarian emergencies in some places but not others.
A webinar with Joshua W. Busby, Professor, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas, Austin
Joshua W. Busby will talk about his book States and Nature: The Effects of Climate Change on Security (Cambridge University Press, 2022) and explore why climate change leads to negative security outcomes in some places and not others. He will draw from paired cases in his book, examining why drought led to famine in Somalia but not neighboring Ethiopia in the 2010s. He will explore how state capacity, political inclusion, and foreign aid intersect to lead to different dynamics in different contexts. Drawing from his own experience, he will discuss what role policy can play to prepare for a world of climate impacts.
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Greentech Festival Connect Los Angeles
2024-11-15 09:30 - 16:30 | Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
Under the theme ‘Business as Usual is Dead,’ GTF Connect returns to the City of Dreams for a second time on November 14-15, 2024, at the iconic Avalon Hollywood.
GTF CONFERENCE – November 15th: Join visionaries and top speakers to explore the future of sustainability.
GREEN INVESTOR CRUNCH: Network with select start-ups, investors, and companies dedicated to building a sustainable future.
NETWORKING & WORKSHOPS: Engage with industry leaders and participate in hands-on workshops designed to spark transformative ideas.
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California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA Open House
2024-11-15 13:00 - 17:00 | California NanoSystems Institute, 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join researchers, post-docs, students and area stakeholders in learning about the CNSI’s six technology centers which provide UCLA and the greater scientific community with leading technologies, including high-throughput molecular screening to discover novel drug candidates, cryo-electron imaging to reveal atomic structures ranging from new materials to therapeutic targets, super-resolution light microscopy for examining the behavior of single molecules within cells, and nanofabrication facilities for observing and manipulating matter at the nanoscale.
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UC GIS Week 2024
2024-11-19 10:00 - 2024-11-21 16:00 | Online
The University of California GIS Week is an opportunity to learn and engage with experts and mapping projects across the UC system and beyond!
The event will be hosted virtually through Zoom. Please register to receive the unique Zoom link.
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All talks are free and open to the public! Anyone interested in GIS is encouraged to attend; all experience levels are welcome.
The schedule of events can be found on the UC GIS Week site.

"The Minds of Gaia: How Intelligence Manifests in Nature" with Dennis McKenna
2024-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | HYBRID: Semel B8-225 and Online, 760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Read Dennis McKenna’s full abstract, click here.
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Free Food from UCLA Dining Halls!
2024-11-19 22:00, 2024-11-20 22:00, 2024-11-21 22:00, 2024-12-03 22:00, 2024-12-04 22:00 | Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement, 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join 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!

Botany of the Holidays: beyond poinsettia
2024-12-03 17:00 - 18:30 | UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
Take a break from the hectic pace of the holiday season and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Garden! Join the UCLA Botanical Garden as Kathy Musial unveils the enchanting world of red flowering plants that burst into bloom during the festive Christmas season in Southern California. Discover captivating tales and vibrant alternatives that go far beyond the traditional poinsettia.
RSVPs not required! Please come even if Eventbrite lists the event as ‘Sold Out.’

Andean Environmental Conflicts, Risks, Disaster, and Development in the Anthropocene
2024-12-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Event presented by The Andean Working Group
Dr. Gil Ramón is a faculty member in the Department of Social Sciences and Environmental Development Master’s Program at PUCP (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú). His research explores relationships between mining industries, the nation-state, and environmental risk, with publications including the 2020 book Fighting for Andean Resources.
Sponsor(s): Latin American Institute, Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, UCLA Andean Working Group
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Transportation Electrification Partnership Summit
2024-12-05 09:30 - 14:00 | LACI, 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA, 90013
Don’t miss LACI’s annual Transportation Electrification Partnership (TEP) Summit. With just four years until the Olympic and Paralympic Games come to Los Angeles, the pressure is on to achieve our TEP goals.
The Games present an incredible opportunity to demonstrate leadership on the world stage while accelerating progress toward a more sustainable region that serves all Angelenos.
During the 2024 TEP Summit, regional leaders will discuss how to capitalize on the momentum from Paris and ensure the 2028 Games are a catalyst for equitable climate action for Los Angeles and beyond. Other topics include:

Why have LACI and the Transportation Electrification Partnership tied ambitious regional transportation electrification targets to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games?
How can we put forth a bold idea of how to get more electric buses manufactured in the US to lower costs and funding to bring them—along with charging, bike lanes, and shared mobility—to LA for the Games, and after distribute them to transit agencies nationally?
What can Greater LA do to show the world a model for zero emissions mobility and goods movement?

Past Summits have drawn hundreds of attendees from more than a dozen countries, with influential speakers including: U.S. Congress Members Tom Carper, Nanette Barragán, Peter De Fazio, and Mike Levin; Principal Deputy Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy, Kelly Speakes-Backman; CARB Chair Liane Randolph; former CARB Chair Mary Nichols; CEC Commissioner Patty Monahan; Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, and former LA Metro Chair and Biden Transportation Team Lead, Phil Washington.
Join in person on December 5!
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Free Food from UCLA Dining Halls!
2024-12-05 22:00 | Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement, 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join Bruin Dine for 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 they’re serving up each week!

Culver City Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection
2024-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Wende Museum, Front Parking Lot, 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90230, United States
Sponsored jointly by the Sanitation Districts and Los Angeles County Public Works
The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection Program (HHW) gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash.
MORE INFO HERE

CicLAvia—The Valley
2024-12-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Winnetka, 20059 Sherman Way, Los Angeles, CA, 91306, United States
Join this 57th Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—The Valley!
For general event information, please email info@ciclavia.org or call 213.355.8500.
MORE INFO HERE

ECO '24
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-10 | Larta Institute HQ innovation campus, 1150 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
In 2024, Larta Institute will be hosting ECO again on December 9th & 10th with quarterly events leading up to the gathering.
ECO is a multidisciplinary festival and ecosystem gathering designed to foster innovation for a sustainable planet. This event in Los Angeles serves as a crucial platform for learning, collaboration, and practical solutions.
MORE INFO HERE

Designing for Safety: Protecting Worker Health from the Hazards of Engineered Stone
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Architects and designers play a vital role in improving worker health and safety through the selection of safer materials. Engineered stone poses a major health hazard to workers, particularly through exposure to respirable crystalline silica. In this session, you will gain a foundational understanding of the health risks linked to engineered stone and explore a range of safer building alternatives, evaluating their advantages and disadvantages. You will also learn about regulatory measures underway in California and federally, and the prohibition of engineered stone in Australia. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped to integrate the AIA Materials Pledge into your practice, enabling you to make informed, sustainable material choices that prioritize worker health and safety.
This course is introductory, there are no prerequsites.
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Talk / Lecture - Fire Kinship Exhibition Virtual Preview: Artist Studio Visit with Leah Mata Fragua
2024-12-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
The Fowler’s second PST ART: Art & Science Collide exhibition, Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art, opens on January 12, 2025. It introduces fire as a generative element that connects us to our past and offers a collective path toward a sustainable future. The show presents a living history and expertise of the Tongva, Cahuilla, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay communities. Contributing artist Leah Mata Fragua will share her art and practice during this studio visit.
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Artist Panel: Indigenous Knowledge, Sustainable Future
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Fowler Museum
Celebrating the Fowler’s two PST ART: Art & Science Collide exhibitions—Sangre de Nopal/Blood of the Nopal: Tanya Aguiñiga & Porfirio Gutiérrez en Conversación/in Conversation and the upcoming Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art—this panel featuring artists Porfirio Gutiérrez, Sarah Rosalena, and Lazaro Arvizu Jr., moderated by Shirley & Ralph Shapiro Director Silvia Forni, will focus on Indigenous ecological knowledge, ancestry, craft, science, and technology, spurring a dialogue of critique, reflection, and futurity.
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Stop and Smell the Roses: Open House and Rose Pruning Demo
2024-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Main Street Community Garden, 2318 Main St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States
The Main Street Community Garden welcomes Stephen Reid, UC Master Gardener and assistant curator of the Rose Garden at The Huntington Library, to discuss practical rose care techniques, including deadheading, pruning, fertilizing, and day-to-day care. He will answer questions about your biggest rose challenges.
Join at 9:00 AM for coffee and pastries and a chance to wander through the City of Santa Monica’s Main Street Community Garden. The workshop will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.
Limited seating – please bring a chair or blanket.

Malibu Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection Event
2024-12-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Malibu Civic Center, Rear Parking Lot, 23519 West Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA, 90265, United States
Sponsored jointly by the Sanitation Districts and Los Angeles County Public Works
The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection Program (HHW) gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash.

Toy Swap and Fruit Tree Repotting Party
2024-12-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Ishihara Park Learning Garden, 2909 Exposition Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
Join a monthly community breakfast at Ishihara Park Learning Garden. There will be lightly used toys and children’s books, should you know someone that would benefit from some holiday cheer. Bring one to swap, bring one to donate, or simply show up and take one to re-gift.
This will also be an opportunity to repot some fruit trees, enjoy pancakes, do chalk art that will wow the best of artists, and take compost and veggie seeds for your home garden.
