• Captivity: Assembling Nature’s Histories

    William Andrews Clark Memorial Library 2520 Cimarron Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Conference organized by Anna Chen, Rebecca Fenning Marschall, and Bronwen Wilson, University of California, Los Angeles The 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...

  • West Valley – 2024 LASAN Open House

    LASAN West Valley District Yard 8840 Vanalden Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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. Each Open House will feature trash trucks and...

  • Gathering at Kuruvungna

    Kuruvungna Village Springs 1439 South Barrington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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! REGISTER HERE

  • **CANCELED** – Clarkia Festival

    Botanical Garden 707 Tiverton Dr

    NOTE: This year’s Clarkia Festival, set to take place on May 18, 2024, is canceled. If 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. The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden...

  • *POSTPONED* – Bookish Biomes: Assembling Nature’s Histories at the Clark Library

    William Andrews Clark Memorial Library 2520 Cimarron Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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. The 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...

  • Understanding the (Fake) Meat Debates: Examining Public Perceptions of Alternative Proteins

    2121 Murphy Hall 410 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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...

  • **CANCELLED** — “Grand Theft Eco” Episode 1 Screening

    Kaplan Hall 193 415 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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. We appreciate your understanding, and we will...

  • UC ITS Webinar: Early Insights on How Mobility Wallet Programs Are Performing in Four California Cities

    Online

    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...

  • Free Food from the Dining Halls

    Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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. Follow @uclabruindine for updates.

  • Ed Talks @CEILS: Learning Community Meetings, “Generative AI in 2024: Exploring Emerging Practices in Teaching and Learning”

    Terasaki Life Sciences Rm 1100 610 Charles E Young Dr S, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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...