BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UCLA Sustainability - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UCLA Sustainability REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240419T194830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T194830Z UID:20512-1715097600-1715103000@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Light Pollution & Terrestrial Wildlife: Research Into Practice DESCRIPTION:Learn how light pollution affects wildlife. \nPart of the Audubon Everglades Speaker Series collection \nJoin monthly virtually and learn about the latest science and conservation with international\, national and local experts. \nThe past 20 years have seen an explosion of research into the adverse effects of light at night on wildlife. In this presentation\, Travis Longcore will describe and categorize those effects and how they affect species and ecosystems\, ranging from the disruption of circadian rhythms for birds to fragmentation of landscapes for puma. Then Travis will review the different means by which such impacts can be reduced\, including shielding\, reduction in intensity\, and the synergistic benefits of adjusting spectrum to avoid the most disruptive colors of light. \nAbout the Presenter: \nTravis Longcore grew up under the Northern Lights of Eastern Maine. He went to the University of Delaware\, followed by UCLA\, where he earned and M.A. and Ph.D. in Geography. He is now Adjunct Professor and Co-Chair of the Environmental Science and Engineering Program at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. His landmark article “Ecological Light Pollution” (Longcore and Rich 2004) and 2006 co-edited book Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting (Island Press) have come to define a rapidly growing research area in ecology. In 2022\, he received the Galileo Award from the International Dark-Sky Association “in recognition of outstanding achievements in research or academic work on light pollution over a multiple-year period.” He is also the President of the Los Angeles Audubon Society. \nNew Paper: A Compendium of Photopigments and Visual Spectral Response Curves \n \nLEDs and Terrestrial Wildlife \n \nhttps://www.ioes.ucla.edu/person/travis-longcore/ \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/light-pollution-terrestrial-wildlife-research-into-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/longcoreFL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240502T055305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T175654Z UID:20674-1715097600-1715103000@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:**POSTPONED** - Chinchillas: From Wilderness to Breeding Farms\, from the Andes to Southern California DESCRIPTION:At the turn of the twentieth century\, the chinchilla was on the verge of extinction. As international prices and demand soared\, the Chilean-German scientist Federico Albert wrote in 1901\, hunters and the fur industry had declared “a war to death against the chinchillas.” The imminent extinction of the chinchilla and the destruction of their habitat worried people like Albert. Part of the conservationist generation of the early twentieth century\, Albert and his contemporaries advocated for rational exploitation of nature\, strong and modern public institutions\, and laws to regulate logging\, hunting\, and fishing. They also believed hunters were primitive and barbaric\, whose methods and greed wiped out wildlife. Angela Vergara will discuss how Latin American experts responded to the chinchilla extinction in the 1910s\, and how their failure led to domestication\, breeding\, and ranching. By the 1920s\, a new landscape emerged: cages replaced natural burrows\, and family farms and laborers replaced hunters. Moreover\, this landscape would be replicated in different parts of the world\, from Chile to the West of the United States to South Africa. \nSpeaker: \nAngela Vergara\nDepartment of History\, California State University Los Angeles \nCost: Free and Open to the Public \nHybrid event – REGISTER FOR ZOOM OPTION HERE URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/chinchillas-from-wilderness-to-breeding-farms-from-the-andes-to-southern-california/ LOCATION:Online and 10383 Bunche Hall\, 11282 Portola Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/L-4p-ltj.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240412T210842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T210842Z UID:20468-1715099400-1715106600@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:2024 Mautner Perkins Memorial Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:with Distingusihed Guest Lecturer Professor Omar M. Yaghi \nJames and Neeltje Tretter Chair Professor of Chemistry\nUniversity of California\, Berkeley \nCo-Director:\nBakar Institute of Digital Materials for the Planet\nKavli Energy NanoSciences Institute at Berkeley\nCalifornia Research Alliance by BASF \n4:30 p.m. Reception\n5:30 p.m. Lecture \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/2024-mautner-perkins-memorial-lecture-series/ LOCATION:California NanoSystems Institute\, 570 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240502T060004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T012144Z UID:20679-1715342400-1715347800@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:**CANCELLED** - Synthesis for Policy in Amazonia: A Participatory Approach to Tackling Threats to Biodiversity DESCRIPTION:In light of safety concerns arising from recent campus events the event scheduled for May 10th between the Center for Brazilian Studies and CTR is cancelled “Synthesis for Policy: A Participatory Approach to Tackling Threats to Biodiversity.” \nEvidence-informed solutions are urgently needed to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises – the 21st-century’s most significant challenges. Multiple stressors threaten Amazonia’s socio-ecological importance\, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts to mitigate these threats. Effective engagement with policy\, decision-makers\, non-governmental organizations and local communities can improve research development and conservation planning success. This presentation analyzes stakeholder-based solutions to the main threats to Amazonian biodiversity. \nSpeaker: \nJames Moura Jr. is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol\, UK—Synthesis for Policy in Amazonia (SynPAm). He is also an Associate Professor at the University for the International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony\, Brazil\, and a Visiting Professor at the Community\, Indigenous\, Liberation\, and Ecopsychology Psychology Program at Pacifica Graduate Institute. URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/synthesis-for-policy-in-amazonia-a-participatory-approach-to-tackling-threats-to-biodiversity/ LOCATION:Bunche Hall\, Rm 10383\, 11282 Portola Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/L-h2-qu3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240501T052221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T011839Z UID:20621-1715616000-1715623200@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Dr. Marccus Hendricks Lecture: Murky Waters DESCRIPTION:A Community Approach to Evaluate and Address Sanitary Sewer Overflows and Basement Backups \nAs we face the growing impacts of climate change on urban infrastructure\, the dialogue surrounding resilient water systems has never been more pressing. Join an in-depth session with Dr. Marccus Hendricks\, who will illuminate the intersections of public health\, urban planning\, and environmental justice in the face of increasing sanitary sewer overflows and basement backups. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDr. Marccus D. Hendricks is an Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning and the Director of the Stormwater Infrastructure Resilience and Justice (SIRJ) Lab at the University of Maryland (UMD). His role extends into Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health. Dr. Hendricks’ work is renowned for its examination of how social processes and development patterns result in hazardous human-built environments\, specifically relating to urban stormwater management\, flooding\, and vulnerable infrastructures. His tenure as a Senior Advisor for Climate and Community Resilience in the Biden-Harris Administration has further amplified his contributions to creating resilient and equitable communities. \nIn his quest to forge resilient urban spaces\, Dr. Hendricks has explored the intricate interplay between environmental justice and infrastructure\, with a special focus on how community-driven strategies can address the risks and develop robust adaptation practices. He leverages diverse methodologies\, from environmental sampling to visual inspections\, advocating for a participatory approach that brings tangible improvements to both policy and the lived environment. URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/dr-marccus-hendricks-lecture-murky-waters/ LOCATION:UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs\, Room 2343\, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Marccus-Hendricks-Header-845x321-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240502T000312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T000312Z UID:20669-1715677200-1715682600@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Global Webinar Series on Water and Sustainable Development DESCRIPTION:The University of Glasgow\, through its School of Social & Environmental Sustainability\, is delighted to present a Global Webinar Series on Water and Sustainable Development. This series provides a platform for discussion on current and future water-related problems\, and potential solutions from a multidisciplinary\, multisectoral and multi-issues basis. Leading global academics\, senior policymakers from around the world\, heads of national and international organisations\, and senior officials from important multinational corporations will contribute and provide insight from their expert perspectives. \nNext Event: Desalination in the Context of Water Security \nWATCH HERE URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/global-webinar-series-on-water-and-sustainable-development/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Media_1060949_smxx.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240502T061839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T230442Z UID:20685-1715684400-1715689800@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Yaks and Biodiversity: Contested Narratives of Land Degradation in Eastern Tibet\, Lecture and Film Screening by Professor Huatse Gyal DESCRIPTION:Huatse Gyal will speak on the emergent and innovative forms of land restoration efforts that center land-based community building as a precondition to environmental protection on the eastern Tibetan Plateau. \nNote: Interested individuals may attend in person at Bunche Hall (Rm 10383) or online via Zoom. Please note the updated location with the new building and room number. \nRSVP to Attend In Person (Bunche Hall\, Rm 10383) \nRSVP to Attend Virtually (Online via Zoom) URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/yaks-and-biodiversity-contested-narratives-of-land-degradation-in-eastern-tibet-lecture-and-film-screening-by-professor-huatse-gyal/ LOCATION:Online and 10383 Bunche Hall\, 11282 Portola Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-vc-3s2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T131500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240503T170617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T170617Z UID:20729-1715774400-1715778900@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:A Map-Based Decision-making Framework for Equity in EV Charging DESCRIPTION:State\, federal\, and auto industry leaders have set ambitious targets to transition to electric vehicles over the coming decade. Governor Newsom and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have set California on a pathway to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. To support this transition\, we will need millions of EV chargers. But where can we locate this new mobility infrastructure to the needs of priority communities\, integrate with other transportation modes\, and support connectivity and economic development? Local governments will play a crucial role\, and they will need decision-making tools for stakeholder-informed processes. UC Berkeley’s Energy & Resources Group\, School of Information\, and School of Law are developing a platform to meet this need. \nTO ATTEND IN PERSON\, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nTO REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM WEBINAR\, PLEASE CLICK HERE. URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/a-map-based-decision-making-framework-for-equity-in-ev-charging/ LOCATION:HYBRID: University of California Center Sacramento and Online\, 1115 11th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/uccscleeev.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240503T221343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T221343Z UID:20744-1715781600-1715785200@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Blue + Green Session 2: Kelp and the Bioeconomy DESCRIPTION:The Blue + Green 2024 series is a 4 part monthly series taking place virtually in celebrating of Earth Day beginning Thursday April 25\, 2024 and ending July 16\, 2024. \nThe goal of the project is to shine a spotlight on emerging aquaculture sector in our economy. Aquaculture and the supporting technologies bring together all the key ingredients – future growth opportunities that support our coastal ecosystems\, the economy\, jobs\, and our communities. This webinar series reimagines partnerships between business\, government\, universities\, and communities through regenerative ocean research\, exploration\, and equity-based economic development. \nPanel Discussion on the Economic Benefits of Developing a Kelp Bioeconomy will examine how developing a kelp bioeconomy can create jobs\, generate revenue for coastal communities\, and diversify marine industries beyond traditional fisheries. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/blue-green-session-2-kelp-and-the-bioeconomy/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/asbg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240502T070738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T185854Z UID:20692-1715788800-1715794200@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:VC and Climate Talk DESCRIPTION:Join UCLA Anderson’s Center for Impact and Easton Technology Management Center for an informative discussion with Raj Kapoor\, the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Climactic. Raj will delve into the venture capital industry and climate tech – specifically what we need to get a net zero planet\, how innovation can help us get there\, and some example companies in the industry. \nWith a successful track record in venture capital at Mayfield\, and as a former Chief Strategy Officer at Lyft\, Raj brings a wealth of experience to the table. Climactic\, his venture capital firm\, is dedicated to early-stage investments in climate tech for enterprise and mobility\, leveraging over two decades of general tech experience to accelerate startup success. This will be interactive so bring your questions! \n4:00 – 4:30 p.m. ………….. Networking Reception in D Atrium\n4:30 – 5:30 p.m. …………… Speaker in Korn Convocation Hall \nREGISTER HERE FOR IN-PERSON \nA remote option via Zoom is available for those who cannot attend in person. \nREGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/vc-and-climate-talk/ LOCATION:UCLA Anderson\, Korn Convocation Hall\, 110 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/27c1755327bfaac63bbe2865_1360x414.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240515T192244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T192244Z UID:20883-1715810400-1715810400@sustain.ucla.edu 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-73/ LOCATION:Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement\, 220 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bdinelatest.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruin Dine":MAILTO:bruindine@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240502T072314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T072314Z UID:20702-1715846400-1715878800@sustain.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Preventing Silicosis: An ancient disease in modern times: Silicosis caused by artificial stone in the United States DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this conference and working meeting is to bring together affected workers\, employers and manufacturers with researchers\, unions\, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to develop practical and feasible solutions to prevent silicosis caused by artificial stone. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/preventing-silicosis-an-ancient-disease-in-modern-times-silicosis-caused-by-artificial-stone-in-the-united-states/ LOCATION:Northwest Auditorium\, 350 De Neve Dr\,\, Los Angeles\,\, CA\, 90024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_748011729_2177164210_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240503T013713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T225857Z UID:20722-1715868000-1715871600@sustain.ucla.edu 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/c598dd45-da5a-0dd4-5f76-ced793729e7f.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240501T051649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T051649Z UID:20618-1715868000-1715875200@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copy-of-CIRTL_UCLA-Logo-_2_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240429T175917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T193114Z UID:20576-1715937300-1715967000@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Butterflies-image_150dpi-640x430-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240514T182247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T182247Z UID:20849-1716026400-1716040800@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lasanOHmay1824.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240514T185358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T185358Z UID:20869-1716026400-1716044400@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_757301159_2132883508763_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240321T193619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T015559Z UID:20210-1716026400-1716048000@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/clarkiacancel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240429T180604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T175632Z UID:20581-1716030000-1716040800@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Biomes_img_Revised-768x1207-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240510T193710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T193710Z UID:20814-1716210000-1716213600@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Understanding-the-Fake-Meat-Debates-Examining-Public-Perceptions-of-Alternative-Proteins.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240507T181344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T225853Z UID:20755-1716220800-1716226200@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GTE_Ep1_Poster_DSS2_8.5-11-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="UCLA LENS (Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies)":MAILTO:uclalens@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240510T223119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T223119Z UID:20833-1716372000-1716375600@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ea7a51c2-e79e-4132-a3d5-6a488a95a849.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240522T184114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T184114Z UID:20886-1716415200-1716415200@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bdinelatest.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruin Dine":MAILTO:bruindine@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T145000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240501T051042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T180203Z UID:20615-1716472800-1716475800@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jess-Headshot-1006x800-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240503T012307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T191519Z UID:20719-1716483600-1716487200@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1639-495x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240528T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240322T235213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T235213Z UID:20245-1716912000-1716917400@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/eliaeoe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240503T221639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T221639Z UID:20747-1716976800-1716987600@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AltaSea-May-29-Opening-invite-1400x2063-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240522T185743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T185743Z UID:20896-1717005600-1717012800@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/iussc24.png ORGANIZER;CN="International Urban Sustainability Student Corps (IUSSC)":MAILTO:iusscexec@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240529T182637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T182637Z UID:20904-1717020000-1717020000@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bdinelatest.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bruin Dine":MAILTO:bruindine@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151027 CREATED:20240321T193216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T191622Z UID:20207-1717070400-1717074000@sustain.ucla.edu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CANCELED-botany-brown-bag.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR