Join UCLA’s award-winning First Thursdays series, with themed experiences that are always fresh and free! UCLA First Thursdays has two parts: 1. Daytime activities at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market (12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) 2. Evening thematic block parties (7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) This month's event will shine a light on all the inspiring ways...
Join Chris Field, Director of Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, for a conversation with Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer and EVP at Mastercard. Ellen is spearheading the integration of Mastercard's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy into the organization. As part of this work, she is driving climate leadership for Mastercard-wide programs and commitments,...
In-person: Q&A with filmmakers Robert Kenner, Melissa Robledo; Gerardo Reyes Chavez, Coalition of Immokalee Workers; producer Eric Schlosser; chef and restaurateur Alice Waters. 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...
For over three decades, South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has honored those who have made outstanding clean air contributions to improve the health of our communities and the economy. Our air is cleaner today, and our families are healthier because of their efforts. Past awardees have made significant contributions in the areas of...
a panel discussion organized by Professor Ioanna Kakoulli (Acting Director, UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture) The Eastern Mediterranean, a cradle of ancient civilizations, stands at the precipice of an unprecedented challenge. Coastal areas, including the island of Cyprus and Greece, like other regions in the Mediterranean are witnessing the relentless advance...
The City of Los Angeles, through LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN), is pursuing efforts to reduce single-use plastics. The City of Los Angeles (City) is seeking to implement a citywide Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program (proposed Program). As a result, the City through its Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN) has prepared a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report...
The Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC), based at UCLA's Institute of of the Environment and Sustainability, will be tabling to share information about extreme heat preparedness at the Heart of the City Wellness Festival. Join LARC and dozens of exhibitors for health screenings, eco-friendly activities, local sporting teams, food trucks,...
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour. Explore 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...
The discussion will focus on the latest state of affairs of climate finance, and the global priorities of 2024 and their expected outcomes. Furthermore, the speakers will review the most urgent systemic changes in climate finance architecture, and open a discussion on incentives for novel approaches to increase funding. Additionally, they will discuss how bring...
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.
