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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED** - CTR Monthly Seminar Series: "Foreign Collaboration and Community Engagement - Challenges and Best Practices"
DESCRIPTION:In light of the current situation at the UCLA Campus\, we regret to inform you that the CTR Seminar series scheduled for May 16th  from 2-3PM PST is cancelled.\nWe anticipate resuming our Seminars in Fall 2024. \nThank you for your understanding and cooperation.\n— \nJoin a presentation and discussion led by Virginia Zaunbrecher\, Ary Amaya\, Hannah Stouter\, Nick Russo\, and Isaac Aguilar.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/ctr-monthly-seminar-series-foreign-collaboration-and-community-engagement-challenges-and-best-practices/
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SUMMARY:UCLA Center for Education Innovation & Learning in the Sciences (CEILS) EdTalks: Lightning TAR (Teaching as Research) talks from CIRTL Scholars
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the latest high quality STEM Education Research studies and how to implement effective and inclusive teaching. We welcome guest speakers from UCLA and other academic institutions to share their research and lead small group discussions with our teaching and learning community. Faculty\, graduate students\, postdocs\, and anyone interested in STEM education research are welcome to participate. \nThe talks will be from 2-2:50 pm in Terasaki Life Sciences Rm 1100 (Zoom Option Available).  \nLight refreshments will be served at the talk + Happy Hour and Poster Session after this 5/16 Lightning TAR session \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/ucla-center-for-education-innovation-learning-in-the-sciences-ceils-edtalks-lightning-tar-teaching-as-research-talks-from-cirtl-scholars/
LOCATION:HYBRID: Terasaki Life Sciences Building 1100 and Zoom\, 610 Charles E Young Dr S\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:Captivity: Assembling Nature’s Histories
DESCRIPTION:Conference organized by Anna Chen\, Rebecca Fenning Marschall\, and Bronwen Wilson\, University of California\, Los Angeles \nThe conference is free to attend with advance registration\, and will be held in-person at the Clark Library and livestreamed on the Center’s YouTube Channel. No registration is required to watch the livestream. In-person registration closed on Monday\, May 13. Seating is limited at the Clark Library; walk-in registrants are welcome as space permits. \nThe early modern period was a hothouse for the study of physical things in the natural world\, and for the collection and assembly of them in human-made physical spaces. In other periods\, botanical samples were preserved by diarists in their journals\, such as Poems and Riddles written by Mary Woodyeare Tibbits (ca. 1764–1840)\, and Pressed specimens of butterflies and moths (1905)\, compiled by Yasushi Nawa (1857–1926)\, which are both in the Clark Library’s collections. Nawa’s lepidochromic book showcases the technique of “printing butterflies\,” or fixing the scales of their wings onto paper. Specimens of all sorts were admired for their variegated colors\, curated in collections\, and assembled into books. Birds were captured in aviaries for their sounds\, or killed and prepared as specimens for display\, study\, and scientific descriptions. Plants were transported across oceans in terraria\, and contained in plots and glasshouses. \nLibraries were deeply implicated in these historical pursuits of the collection and classification of the contents of the natural world\, as are modern libraries that now grapple with whether and how to preserve the nature that enters their collections. The interior-exterior division of libraries is a highly regulated boundary. Libraries strive tirelessly to seal the building envelope against the environmental conditions of the outdoors\, as fluctuating temperature and humidity levels\, mold spores\, insects\, rodents and natural disasters all threaten damage to their holdings. Libraries also capture books about nature on their shelves\, as flora and fauna cohabitate on their grounds. At the Clark Library\, Cooper hawks nest\, feral cats roam\, and roots of trees probe the ground in search of water. What might we learn from these efforts to capture and to conserve nature\, coupled with its potential to decompose or to invade environments?
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/captivity-assembling-natures-histories/
LOCATION:William Andrews Clark Memorial Library\, 2520 Cimarron Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T140000
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SUMMARY:West Valley - 2024 LASAN Open House
DESCRIPTION:LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) holds six free Open Houses events each year\, opening our district yards to the public. The Open House program showcases LASAN’s residential curbside collection programs with an emphasis on proper recycling practices and bulky item collection while strengthening partnerships with City residents. \nEach Open House will feature trash trucks and equipment demonstrations in addition to facility tours\, information booths\, recycling games\, and a free lunch. All children receive a special hat at registration and have the opportunity to operate the controls on the trucks. Parents go home with vegetable plants. Our 360 degree video booth is free for all to enjoy! \nThere is no charge for admission and all ages are welcome\, but pets are requested to be left at home for safety. Free food\, beverages\, and giveaways are available while supplies last. \nLearn more at www.lacitysan.org/openhouse or call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. \nThis is a Zero Waste event! Please consider bringing your own reusable water bottle\, utensils\, etc. We’ll have composting and recycling bins out to capture waste. Our staff will be ready to assist you if you’re unsure what goes in each bin. \n* Registration is strongly recommended but not required. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/west-valley-2024-lasan-open-house/
LOCATION:LASAN West Valley District Yard\, 8840 Vanalden Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91324\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gathering at Kuruvungna
DESCRIPTION:Join starting at 10:00 AM at Kuruvungna Village Springs for a day filled with fun activities\, delicious food\, and great company. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with others and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Kuruvungna. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/gathering-at-kuruvungna/
LOCATION:Kuruvungna Village Springs\, 1439 South Barrington Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T160000
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SUMMARY:**CANCELED** - Clarkia Festival
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This year’s Clarkia Festival\, set to take place on May 18\, 2024\, is canceled. \nIf you were planning to attend the Clarkia Festival on May 18\, we encourage you to visit the Gathering at Kuruvungna\, the Clark Library’s Bookish Biomes event\, and the Natural History Museum’s Bug Fair instead. \nThe UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden will have a wonderful Clarkia Festival next spring\, and many other public programs throughout the year where you can celebrate nature in community. For now\, we hope you can find peace and healing by visiting the Garden. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Garden and at the 2025 Clarkia Festival.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/clarkia-festival/
LOCATION:Botanical Garden\, 707 Tiverton Dr
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
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SUMMARY:*POSTPONED* - Bookish Biomes: Assembling Nature’s Histories at the Clark Library
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, we regret to inform you that this event has been postponed. A new date will be listed here and shared with all registrants. \nThe event is free to attend and will be held in-person at the Clark Library. Registration will close on Wednesday\, May 15 at 5:00 p.m. Walk-in registrants are welcome as space permits. \nThe 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 of green space outside the library’s building\, too. This event will bring together both our indoor and outdoor collections\, as we explore nature’s histories – and its present! \nParticipants will learn about bees and beekeeping from the Bruin Beekeepers\, go on bird walks with experienced guides from Los Angeles Birders\, learn about how people in the past studied and collected the natural world through our library collections\, and talk to representatives from other nature- and garden-minded local groups. Attendees will also be able to make their own field notebooks\, participate in a Clark Library bioblitz to help expand our knowledge of the library’s outdoor collections\, trade plant cuttings and seeds with other attendees\, plant seeds to take home from our heirloom seed library – and more! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/bookish-biomes-assembling-natures-histories-at-the-clark-library/
LOCATION:William Andrews Clark Memorial Library\, 2520 Cimarron Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T140000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the (Fake) Meat Debates: Examining Public Perceptions of Alternative Proteins
DESCRIPTION:SUMMARY: The alternative protein landscape\, comprised of both plant-based animal product alternatives and the emerging field of cellular agriculture (including cultivated meat)\, has become a flashpoint for contemporary food system debate. Drawing from a mix of interpretive and empirical methods – including stakeholder interviews\, media analysis\, public opinion surveys\, and consumer focus groups – this presentation provides an overview of key points of contestation in the “fake meat” debates. Fundamentally\, the research argues that consumer attitudes and behaviors toward alternative proteins cannot be reduced to traditional determinants of food choice alone – notably taste\, price\, and convenience. As relevant as those factors continue to be\, public perceptions of alternative proteins are also influenced by a set of broader ideologies related to meat\, animals\, technology\, and the industrial food system as a whole. Highlighting divergent perspectives between and among devoted carnivores\, flexible omnivores\, vegetarians\, and vegans alike\, the presentation reflects on the future of alternative protein in terms of its technological development\, market activity\, and public discourse.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/understanding-the-fake-meat-debates-examining-public-perceptions-of-alternative-proteins/
LOCATION:2121 Murphy Hall\, 410 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T173000
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED** -- "Grand Theft Eco" Episode 1 Screening
DESCRIPTION:Given the uncertainty surrounding a possible UAW strike starting next week\, we’ve made the decision to cancel the Monday\, May 20 screening of Grand Theft Eco. Rest assured\, we will hold an official launch event at a future date TBD for us to celebrate this vital project together. \nWe appreciate your understanding\, and we will provide a new date when we have it.  \nGrand Theft Eco is a machinima series and pedagogical engine that repurposes the video game Grand Theft Auto to explore possible eco-futures of LA in the year 2050. Each episode offers an alternative to dominant dystopian narratives about climate change futures by developing nuanced storyworlds in which crucial environmental problems have been addressed\, but issues of social inequality continue to trouble how the solutions are experienced. \nThis premiere screening shares the first episode of Grand Theft Eco\, The iBear in the River\, which focuses on a vibrant and revitalized LA River landscape that brings together two teenagers\, Kerstin Connor and Yolanda Arellanos\, in an adventurous chase to retrieve a lost electronic toy. As the girls explore the landscapes and neighborhoods along the river\, they forge a temporary friendship that persistent inequalities ultimately drive apart.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/grand-theft-eco-episode-1-screening/
LOCATION:Kaplan Hall 193\, 415 Portola Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCLA LENS (Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies)":MAILTO:uclalens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T110000
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SUMMARY:UC ITS Webinar: Early Insights on How Mobility Wallet Programs Are Performing in Four California Cities
DESCRIPTION:Cities across California\, such as Oakland\, Stockton\, Bakersfield\, and Los Angeles\, are experimenting with Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) initiatives that provide residents access to affordable transportation options regardless of where they live or their income level. While UBM initiatives can take many forms\, one approach is the use of mobility wallets that provide residents with flexible spending to access transportation services (e.g.\, bikeshare\, public transit\, ridehail) or cover specific transportation costs (e.g.\, bike purchase and maintenance). This webinar will highlight mobility wallet initiatives in several cities across California\, and share early insights on how these pilot programs are performing\, including who is participating in these programs\, how they are spending their transportation stipend\, and how their travel is (or is not) changing. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/uc-its-webinar-early-insights-on-how-mobility-wallet-programs-are-performing-in-four-california-cities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
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SUMMARY:Free Food from the Dining Halls
DESCRIPTION:Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. Bruin Dine is operating Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, AND Thursdays this quarter. \nFollow @uclabruindine for updates.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/free-food-from-the-dining-halls-74/
LOCATION:Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement\, 220 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruin Dine":MAILTO:bruindine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T145000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
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SUMMARY:Ed Talks @CEILS: Learning Community Meetings\, "Generative AI in 2024: Exploring Emerging Practices in Teaching and Learning"
DESCRIPTION:It has been less than two years since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022\, but rapid development of new AI tools has led to adoption by millions of users around the world\, with full applications still unknown and untested. In this talk we will take a look at some of the emerging practices in higher education for teaching and learning that instructors can integrate into STEM courses here at UCLA and discuss potential future impacts as well as concerns related to AI. \nAbout the presenter: Jess Gregg is a Senior Associate Director at the Center for Education and Innovation in the Sciences (CEILS). She collaborates with instructors and units across campus to develop and implement programs and initiatives that support student learning and reduce inequities in educational outcomes for the Life and Physical Sciences.   \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/ed-talks-ceils-learning-community-meetings-generative-ai-in-2024-exploring-emerging-practices-in-teaching-and-learning/
LOCATION:Terasaki Life Sciences Rm 1100\, 610 Charles E Young Dr S\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
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SUMMARY:*CANCELED*: Music in the Garden with Gabriela
DESCRIPTION:Gabriela Acosta’s senior capstone recital on 5/23 will be canceled. This decision was not made lightly\, but rather upon reflection of the responsibility of her work. She had to prioritize student well-being right now (including herself and her collaborators). She will postpone her recital until it feels appropriate.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/music-in-the-garden-with-gabriela/
LOCATION:UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden\, La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240322T235213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T235213Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Education Program Leader Webinar: Risk Management and Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Join the California Environmental Literacy Initiative’s Community-Based Partner (CBP) Innovation Hub and Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (AEOE) in an online webinar series for Program Leaders of organizations that work to advance environmental literacy. Learn valuable tips and strategies that will help your organization grow and thrive. \nRisk Management and Compliance\nWhat you need to know to protect your organization and staff as well as keep your program participants safe. \nPart of the free webinar series: \nBuilding a Strong and Resilient Organization \nA Webinar Series for CBP Program Leaders – Spring 2024 \nREGISTER HERE \n* Presentation will be recorded and shared with all registered participants.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/environmental-education-program-leader-webinar-risk-management-and-compliance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240503T221639Z
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SUMMARY:AltaSea's Grand Opening of Berth 58 Center for Innovation and Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AltaSea’s Grand Opening of Berth 58! \nAltaSea’s ocean research center will be celebrated this spring with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for part of a $30 million renovation of three historic waterfront warehouses. This section will be home to researchers from USC\, UCLA and Caltech\, as well as famed oceanographer and explorer Robert Ballard\, credited with discovering the underwater wreckage of the Titanic. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/altaseas-grand-opening-of-berth-58-center-for-innovation-and-press-conference/
LOCATION:AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles\, 2451 Signal St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90731\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240522T185743Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Research Summit
DESCRIPTION:The International Urban Sustainability Student Corps (IUSSC) is an interdisciplinary think tank at UCLA that participates in student-led sustainability research projects. IUSSC is hosting its second annual summit on UCLA’s campus open to anyone who would like to learn more about pressing sustainability issues and engage in greater discussions with peers. It will feature presentations from each of IUSSC’s research divisions\, other sustainability organizations at UCLA\, and other guest speakers. \nREGISTER HERE \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to reach out via email at iusscexec@gmail.com or via Instagram @ucla_iussc. Additionally\, feel free to check out this linktree to learn more about IUSSC!
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/sustainability-research-summit/
LOCATION:Bruin Viewpoint Room\, Ackerman Union at UCLA\, 308 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Urban Sustainability Student Corps (IUSSC)":MAILTO:iusscexec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
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SUMMARY:Free Food from the Dining Halls
DESCRIPTION:Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. Bruin Dine is operating Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, AND Thursdays this quarter. \nFollow @uclabruindine for updates.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/free-food-from-the-dining-halls-75/
LOCATION:Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement\, 220 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruin Dine":MAILTO:bruindine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
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SUMMARY:**CANCELED** - Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture - "Amazing Hawaiian Plants in the UCLA Botanical Garden\," with Dr. Tom Gillespie
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, Dr. Tom Gillespie is out sick and today’s Botany Brown Bag talk is CANCELED. We will miss you and we hope to see you soon at our upcoming events. Thank you for your understanding.\n—–\nJoin a new Botany Brown Bag lunch and learn series! \nThis free public lecture series is continued by Dr. Tom Gillespie\, who will give a talk entitled “Amazing Hawaiian Plants in the UCLA Botanical Garden” on May 30 at 12pm. Stop in on your lunch break and take home some exciting insights about the Hawaiian section of UCLA’s Botanical Garden. \nThis is a BYOL (bring your own lunch) event! \nRSVP not required.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/botany-brown-bag-public-lecture-amazing-hawaiian-plants-in-the-ucla-botanical-garden-with-dr-tom-gillespie/
LOCATION:UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden\, La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T130000
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CREATED:20240510T222241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T222241Z
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SUMMARY:Where Drawdown solutions and high-quality offsets meet
DESCRIPTION:Refrigerant management is one of Project Drawdown’s top “emergency brake” climate solutions. Learn from Brown\, Duke\, and Second Nature partner Tradewater about the role refrigerant management has in mitigation and the high-quality offsets refrigeration destruction can create. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear from Jessica Berry\, the Assistant Vice President in the Office of Sustainability and Resiliency at Brown University\, and Matthew Arsenault\, the Assistant Director in the Office of Sustainability at Duke University\, about climate action at their universities. Jess and Matt will talk through the role high-quality carbon offsets play in their university climate action plans\, how they vetted and chose the offsets projects they bought\, and how they are collaborating with Tradewater. Tradewater is a B-Corp and carbon project developer who has partnered with Second Nature to enable universities to take action\, both on their own campuses and through the carbon market\, to mitigate emissions from the world’s most potent non-CO2 greenhouse gases. Ray Rieling\, Tradewater’s Partnerships Manager\, will be on hand to present Tradewater’s refrigerant inventory\, collection\, and destruction services and how campuses can partner with Tradewater to develop their own supply of high-quality carbon offsets by destroying legacy refrigerants instead of letting them leak into the atmosphere. Participants will walk away with an understanding of the pivotal role of refrigerant management in mitigating climate change\, hard-earned lessons from sustainability leaders in higher education\, and renewed clarity on carbon offsets.  \nSpeakers:\nJessica Berry\, Assistant Vice President\, Office of Sustainability & Resiliency\, Brown University\nMatthew Arsenault\, Assistant Director\, Office of Sustainability\, Duke University\nMeredith Leigh\, Climate Programs Manager\, Second Nature\nRay Rieling\, Partnerships Manager\, Tradewater\nEli Etzioni\, Partnerships Manager\, Tradewater \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/where-drawdown-solutions-and-high-quality-offsets-meet/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240529T182805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T182805Z
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SUMMARY:Free Food from the Dining Halls
DESCRIPTION:Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. Bruin Dine is operating Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, AND Thursdays this quarter. \nFollow @uclabruindine for updates.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/free-food-from-the-dining-halls-76/
LOCATION:Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement\, 220 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruin Dine":MAILTO:bruindine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240510T194816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T194816Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges to mitigating climate change drivers and associated risks of surpassing lower emission targets
DESCRIPTION:IDRE is proud to present an upcoming talk by IDRE Fellow Dr. Robert Fofrich. He will discuss the challenges associated with attaining lower climate warming targets and the potential repercussions for global agriculture and human well-being if these targets are exceeded. \nREGISTER FOR ZOOM HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/challenges-to-mitigating-climate-change-drivers-and-associated-risks-of-surpassing-lower-emission-targets/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240321T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T192658Z
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SUMMARY:Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a Garden Guide for a free tour. Explore a living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! \nYou’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 are given a grace period of 5 minutes. \nTours are free.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/guided-ucla-botanical-garden-tour-3/
LOCATION:UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden\, La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240514T183633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T183633Z
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SUMMARY:North Central - 2024 LASAN Open House
DESCRIPTION:LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) holds six free Open Houses events each year\, opening our district yards to the public. The Open House program showcases LASAN’s residential curbside collection programs with an emphasis on proper recycling practices and bulky item collection while strengthening partnerships with City residents. \nEach Open House will feature trash trucks and equipment demonstrations in addition to facility tours\, information booths\, recycling games\, and a free lunch. All children receive a special hat at registration and have the opportunity to operate the controls on the trucks. Parents go home with vegetable plants. Our 360 degree video booth is free for all to enjoy! \nThere is no charge for admission and all ages are welcome\, but pets are requested to be left at home for safety. Free food\, beverages\, and giveaways are available while supplies last. \nLearn more at www.lacitysan.org/openhouse or call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. \nThis is a Zero Waste event! Please consider bringing your own reusable water bottle\, utensils\, etc. We’ll have composting and recycling bins out to capture waste. Our staff will be ready to assist you if you’re unsure what goes in each bin. \n* Registration is strongly recommended but not required. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/north-central-2024-lasan-open-house/
LOCATION:LASAN North Central District Yard\, 452 North San Fernando Road\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240607T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240514T184803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T184803Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at the LA Natural History Museum: How We Multiply
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Live Music from Wallice and Niia\, DJ set from Gingee\, Discussion with Dr. Aradhna Tripati of UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability hosted by Dr. Yewande Pearse\, Sensory Lounge featuring LAVA (Los Angeles Video Artist)\, Femme House\, ChocoVivo\, Herbalaria\, and more! \nIf you are interested in learning more about 2024 First Fridays series\, click First Fridays 2024: From Feelings to Pheromones. \nFeatured Discussion.  \nDISCUSSION  | LEVEL 2\, NORTH AMERICAN MAMMAL HALL |  6:30–7:30 PM\nThe Population Problem and Possible Solutions:  The Earth’s human population has reached 8 billion. What does that mean for this planet?  Is it catastrophe or more possibilities for solutions?  Examine the connections and misunderstandings regarding population and climate change. How can we address data in terms of societal impact\, policies\, and equitable solutions?\n*Seating is limited. Please arrive early. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/first-fridays-at-the-la-natural-history-museum-how-we-multiply/
LOCATION:Natural History Museum\, 900 Exposition Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90007\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Natural History Museum":MAILTO:info@nhm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240531T231803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T231803Z
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SUMMARY:TransportationCamp LA 2024
DESCRIPTION:TransportationCamp LA is an open venue for sharing and learning about the region’s transportation issues and successes. TransportationCamp LA aims to be an open\, forward-thinking event that brings together people of all facets of the transportation world. \nTransportationCamp is not a formal conference — rather\, as an unconference\, it is driven entirely by attendees’ interests and experiences. At TransportationCamp\, there is no set agenda prior to the event. Sessions are determined at the beginning of the day and are drawn from proposals and ideas that attendees submit. A session can be any format: a presentation\, an open discussion\, a demonstration\, a panel\, or even a group exercise or game. \nTransportationCamp covers urban transportation issues in all their forms\, including economic\, social\, public health\, and environmental impacts. Session topics in the 2019 TransportationCamp LA ranged from “Congestion Pricing & Increasing Transit Ridership\,” to “Mobility with Kids Under 5\,” to “Latest Buzz from Cycle-friendly Cities” and change every year to reflect the latest research and questions of the moment. \nHave thoughts on mobility and access for carless households in LA\, or battery replacement and disposal strategies for transit agencies? Get your own session started here just with an oversized Post-It note. \nThis event is open to advocates\, professionals\, community members\, and everyone passionate about mobility in Los Angeles and Southern California. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/transportationcamp-la-2024/
LOCATION:Luskin School of Public Affairs\, room 2355\, UCLA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240614T170320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T170320Z
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SUMMARY:Birding with Pride! - Guided Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Ballona Wetlands invites 2SLGBTQ+ communities to join a birding nature walk in honor of Pride Month. The Ballona Wetlands is the second largest open space and the last coastal wetlands in Los Angeles. Outdoor spaces\, like Ballona\, should be a space where people of any identity feel safe and welcomed. Meet us in parking lot on the west side of the Del Rey Lagoon. \nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration: Registration is required. You must also sign the digital waiver. \nAges: Activities are recommended for ages 7 and up. Youths 15 and under should be accompanied by an adult. \nWhat to wear: Close-toed shoes are required!  We recommend dressing in weather-appropriate layers\, along with a hat. Long pants are also recommended to protect against occasional prickly plants. \nWhat to bring: Bring a full water bottle to stay hydrated. There are no water fountains on site. Also\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and a snack if needed. \nArrive on time: The ecological reserve gates are LOCKED during all Saltwater Marsh events and late arrivals will find themselves locked out.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/birding-with-pride-guided-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Del Rey Lagoon\, 6520 Pacific Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90293\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240614T170642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T170642Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the LA River\, California Native Plant Society\, and San Fernando Valley Audubon for a morning of invasive plant removal and bird walks in the Sepulveda Basin! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/habitat-restoration-day-2/
LOCATION:6100 Woodley Ave\, 6100 Woodley Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91406\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240614T171003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T171003Z
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SUMMARY:Making LA Sustainable: housing strategies that fight climate change
DESCRIPTION:Abundant Housing LA\, Urban Environmentalists\, Livable Communities Initiative\, Los Angeles Climate Reality Project\, and Sunrise Movement LA bring you a panel of experts discussing how climate-conscious urban planning and infill housing can combat climate change while promoting equity. \nBe part of this critical conversation and help shape a just and equitable future for all Angelenos. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders in the field and make a difference. The event is open to all!
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/making-la-sustainable-housing-strategies-that-fight-climate-change/
LOCATION:Lehrer Architects\, 2140 Hyperion Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240607T165421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T165421Z
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SUMMARY:Flowing Toward the Future: Water’s Role in Decarbonizing Southern California’s Electrical Grid
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about sustainability and the future of our water resources? Do you want to learn how water management intersects with the decarbonization of Southern California’s electrical grid? If so\, join an enlightening webinar hosted by the Southern California Water Coalition (SCWC). \nAbout the Webinar: \nIn this session\, we will delve into the critical role that water management plays in supporting and advancing the decarbonization of our electrical grid. As the urgency to address climate change grows\, understanding the intersection of water and energy becomes increasingly vital. This webinar will provide insights into innovative strategies and technologies that leverage water resources to create a more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure. \nMeet Our Esteemed Speakers: \nLiz Crosson – Sustainability\, Resiliency\, and Innovation Officer at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Liz brings a wealth of experience in sustainability initiatives and will share her vision on how water agencies can contribute to a greener future. \nDon Bunts – Deputy General Manager at the Santa Margarita Water District. Don’s extensive background in water management will provide a practical perspective on the challenges and opportunities in integrating water and energy solutions. \nShea Hughes – Vice President of Business Development at Scale Microgrids. Shea will discuss the latest advancements in microgrid technology and how they can be harnessed to decarbonize the electrical grid through effective water management. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to be at the forefront of water and energy innovation. Register today to secure your spot for the SCWC June 2024 Webinar. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/flowing-toward-the-future-waters-role-in-decarbonizing-southern-californias-electrical-grid/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114717
CREATED:20240531T232315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T232315Z
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SUMMARY:Ciclovía at 50: Changing Street Cultures Across the World
DESCRIPTION:A Mini-Symposium from UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies \nDecember 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the ciclovía in Bogotá\, Colombia\, the original “open streets” event. Ciclovías close streets to cars and open them to people-powered mobility\, creating what co-founder Jaime Ortíz Mariño calls the “world’s largest outdoor classroom.” The ciclovía covers over 75 miles every Sunday in Bogotá\, and has spread to over 450 cities around the world. In this online event\, we will hear from organizers in different cities about what the model has meant for their street cultures. Scholars will share their research on the event and its participants. Experts from the fields of public health and transportation will talk about the challenges and opportunities in funding non-infrastructure programming like this. Explore what cities around the globe have learned from the model\, its role as a catalyst in changing street cultures in particular cities\, and how ciclovías can help shift people to sustainable transportation. \nPart 1: Telling the Story (75 minutes)\nIn the first half of the mini-symposium\, we’ll focus on telling the story. A moderated discussion with ciclovía creators will reflect on the goals of open streets models and how ciclovías have changed transportation culture in specific cities. Following this\, there will be mini lectures from scholars who have studied ciclovías and similar events in different national contexts. \nPart 2: Learning Together (75 minutes)\nThe second half of the mini-symposium will consist of a workshop where participants will choose breakout rooms and join a facilitated discussion. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/ciclovia-at-50-changing-street-cultures-across-the-world/
LOCATION:Online
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