UCLA Sustainability

Free Food from the Dining Halls
2024-01-31 22:00, 2024-01-23 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement, 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. We are operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.

Farmers Market on the UCLA campus
2024-01-31 14:00 - 18:00 | Bruin Plaza, in front of the UCLA Store, 6 Bruin Walk, Los Angeles, 90095, United States
Stop by at any point for some fresh produce, tasty samples and more!

Free Food from the Dining Halls
2024-01-30 22:00, 2024-01-25 22:00, 2024-01-24 22:00, 2024-01-18 22:00, 2024-01-17 22:00, 2024-01-16 22:00, 2024-01-11 22:00 | Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement, 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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.

International Food Law: A Book Talk with Michael T. Roberts
2024-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | UCLA Law School, Room 1430, 385 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join the Resnick Center for Food Law & Policy and the International & Comparative Law Program at UCLA Law for a dynamic panel discussion on Michael T. Roberts’ new book about International Food Law. With contributions from over 30 international legal scholars, this topical Research Handbook on International Food Law provides a crucial and reflective examination of the rules, power dynamics, legal doctrines, societal norms, and frameworks that govern the modern global food system.
This panel discussion will include:

Michael T. Roberts, Executive Director, Resnick Center for Food Law & Policy, UCLA Law
Amy Cohen, Robert J. Reinstein Chair in Law, Temple University
Peter Reich, Lecturer in Law & Director, Law & Communication Intensive, UCLA Law
William Boyd, Michael J. Klein Chair in Law, UCLA Law

and will be moderated by Diana Winters, Deputy Director, Resnick Center for Food Law & Policy, UCLA Law.
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Women in Cleantech Virtual Coffee Meetup
2024-01-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Have you heard about this Women in Cleantech (WICT) program? It’s part of the efforts of LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI) to recruit and support more women in accelerating their cleantech solutions, sector expertise and career growth.
Join this January virtual coffee meetup, focused on goal-setting, facilitated by Dr. Jessica Hutcheson. Together, tap into dreams, visualize intentions, and create goals for the year.
All genders are welcome.
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The Last Laugh: Comedy in the Age of Climate Change
2024-01-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join NRDC’s Rewrite the Future at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, for a discussion with Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”) in conversation with Mike Schur (“The Good Place,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Brooklyn 99”), exploring how to tackle tough topics through comedy; why laughter is the best medicine; and how climate change can unlock creative opportunities.
This event is free and open to the public! Registration is required.
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How California Organizations Can Harness the Water-Energy Nexus through the Power of GHG Emissions Reporting
2024-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
The Climate Registry (TCR) is excited to host a webinar series to officially relaunch the Water-Energy Nexus (WEN) Registry. Part two of the webinar series will zoom in on the water supply chain through a discussion with local water municipalities and water consumers on their motivation for measuring and reporting GHG emissions.
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Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count - Westwood
2024-01-24 21:30 - 2024-01-25 01:30 | Westwood Presbyterian Church – Hoffman Hall, 10822 Wilshire Blvd, SPA 5, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
Register NOW to volunteer for the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count! This count is crucial in determining how to address better the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles City and County. The Westwood Homeless Count 2024 will occur on January 24th.
REGISTER HERE

Advancing the Circular Economy in Healthcare
2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Hard-to-recycle, single-use supplies, packaging and devices have become a defining feature of the healthcare system in recent decades. Economic and safety concerns and a “culture of convenience” has long stymied efforts to reduce the flood of items like disposable gowns, never-used surgical instruments and endless volumes of blue wrap. This is starting to change.
Presented in conjunction with Kimball Sustainable Healthcare, this free webinar, the first webinar for 2024 in the Green Thinking Webinar Series, will review key elements of an effective implementation strategy and feature case study presentations of several successful programs.
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CE-CERT Researchers Seminar: Dr. Musa Yilmaz
2024-01-23 15:00 - 16:00 | HYBRID: Center for Environmental Research & Technology, 105 AND Online, 1084 Columbia Ave, Riverside, CA, 92507, United States
Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of solar energy with Dr. Musa Yilmaz. His expertise promises to inspire and educate, shaping our understanding of renewable energy solutions for a sustainable future.
About Dr. Musa Yilmaz: Dr. Musa Yilmaz is an expert in the realm of renewable energy, specifically focusing on solar energy technologies. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey, in 2004 and 2013. Dr. Yilmaz’s journey in the field began as a project engineer in the Ministry of Energy and Industry, where he honed his skills and passion for sustainable energy solutions. His doctoral study, titled “Determination of Methods Deriving Electrical Energy From Solar Energy and Optimum Efficiency by Solar Tracking System,” stands as a testament to his deep understanding of solar energy systems. Dr. Yilmaz has contributed significantly to the academic community, having authored over a dozen research papers on topics ranging from increasing solar energy efficiency and photovoltaic (PV) output to generating high-voltage DC from solar power and optimizing solar tracking systems.
Presentation Details: Details of Dr. Yilmaz’s presentation will be provided soon. Expect an engaging discussion on the latest advancements and innovative approaches in the field of solar energy, offering valuable insights into the future of renewable technologies.

Environmental Frontiers in California – the Imperial and Coachella Valleys
2024-01-22 15:30 - 17:00 | IoES Conference Room, La Kretz Hall - Suite 300, 619 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, AR, 90095, United States
An IoES researchers roundtable on issues and impacts of economic development on environment justice.
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Beware the Elements! Natural Disasters on Film: "Deep Impact" in 35mm
2024-01-20 19:30 - 22:30 | David Geffen Theater, 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
One night, an amateur stargazer notices a mysterious object in the sky. A year later, the public learns a seven-mile-wide comet is hurtling toward Earth, on course to cause an “extinction level event.” To this day, astronomers assert the creative interventions chosen by the film’s characters, coupled with depictions of realistic megatsunamis, result in Deep Impact passing impressive scientific muster. Fondly remembered for Morgan Freeman’s turn as President Beck, this cosmic summer blockbuster’s commentary on humanity’s struggles to maintain in the face of unexpected upheaval still rings true over twenty-five years later.
Post-screening conversation with Stephanie Pincetl, Professor, Director, California Center for Sustainable Communities Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, UCLA. Moderated by Sammy Roth, Climate Columnist, Los Angeles Times.
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In considering natural disaster films and the scientists who intervene within them, we can use cinema to envision a world in which humans can harness the elements, tame nature, and save the day. Yet, as real-world climate science has proven time and again, most of these imaginative interventions are too little, too late and only collective science-based action by government, industry, and civil society can ensure our survival.
SERIES
Beware the Elements! Natural Disasters on Film
This screening series considers natural disasters through our planet’s primary elements—earth, wind, water, and fire—and seeks to highlight key moments in the history of the disaster film genre as a source of entertainment and portrayal of science, and as a tool to raise our collective consciousness about science-based solutions to the mounting global climate crisis. Discussions with noted scientists will follow select screenings.

Seed Starting 101
2024-01-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Ishihara Park Learning Garden, 2909 Exposition Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
How deep to plant them? When’s a good time to start tomatoes?
What about birds? How far apart? Really, only one seed per inch?
Come get some answers and inspiration to start your own veggies.
Seed Talk starts at 10:00 AM
A reminder that Ishihara Park is going Green(er).
We will have a small supply of reusable plates, utensils and cups available.
If they are all in use, one may have to bide your time until one is clean.
Want to skip that wait? Bring your own plates, cups and utensils

ClimateCAP x Terra.do - MBA internship fair
2024-01-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
For sustainability-minded, impact-driven MBAs – join to meet climate companies hiring for MBA internship positions for the summer of 2024.
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Beware the Elements! Natural Disasters on Film: "The Day After Tomorrow" in 35mm
2024-01-18 19:30 - 22:30 | David Geffen Theater, 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
A paleoclimatologist attends a UN conference to share his concern that global warming will lead to another ice age, but fails to leave an impression on politicians. As he and a like-minded oceanographer continue to find evidence to support their theory, it becomes clear that extreme climate events will take place across the globe in the next few days. Massive hailstorms demolish Tokyo, Los Angeles is obliterated by tornadoes, and New York is flooded by a massive storm surge which then freezes over. As society flees south in search of warmer weather, the heroic scientist begins a trek north to find his son.
Post-screening conversation with Alex Hall, Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at UCLA. Moderated by Rosanna Xia, Environment Reporter, Los Angeles Times.
REGISTER HERE
In considering natural disaster films and the scientists who intervene within them, we can use cinema to envision a world in which humans can harness the elements, tame nature, and save the day. Yet, as real-world climate science has proven time and again, most of these imaginative interventions are too little, too late and only collective science-based action by government, industry, and civil society can ensure our survival.
SERIES
Beware the Elements! Natural Disasters on Film
This screening series considers natural disasters through our planet’s primary elements—earth, wind, water, and fire—and seeks to highlight key moments in the history of the disaster film genre as a source of entertainment and portrayal of science, and as a tool to raise our collective consciousness about science-based solutions to the mounting global climate crisis. Discussions with noted scientists will follow select screenings.

VegFest at UCLA
2024-01-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
VegFest will be a one-day event within UCLA’s Vegan Revolution Week, a week-long set of events that several other UCLA student organizations (e.g. Plant Futures Initiative, Animal Welfare Alliance, Lives Without Knives) are hosting to unite students at UCLA who are excited to change our food system so that it is better for people, animals, and the environment; some of the other events in our Vegan Revolution Week include a Meatless Monday at the dining halls and Plant Futures Initiative’s career fair for jobs and internships in the plant-based food system and animal rights movement.

Four Clean Energy Career Journeys
2024-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join four of the 2023 Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Initiative Award winners to hear about their leading work as well as their own clean energy paths. These Awardees are leaders in clean energy and climate investing, energy storage research, decarbonization of the energy system, and the advancement of utility-scale solar and storage projects.
An optional virtual networking event, immediately following the session, will provide attendees with the opportunity to ask questions and hear the speakers’ advice on clean energy career paths. Please indicate your interest in the networking session when you register. You will receive a separate link to join the networking session.
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The C3E webinar series provides a forum to hear the latest on clean energy topics from women who are making a difference. The goal of the quarterly webinars is to highlight the outstanding work of clean energy professionals in various fields and to foster discussion around clean energy opportunities and solutions.

Pathways in Focus Webinar: Enhancing Conservation of Existing Public Lands and Coastal Waters
2024-01-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Join the next Pathways in Focus webinar where key voices across California will share their experiences about how recent progress on National Monument expansions and designations can help secure additional conservation protections for existing public lands.
They go hand in hand with coordination among state, federal, and tribal governments. This can lead to partnerships that create larger, more functional areas to meet the biodiversity, access, and climate goals of 30×30.
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Orange Grove Cleanup
2024-01-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Cal State Northridge Orange Grove, 1811 Nordhoff St, Los Angeles, 91330, United States
This event is part of a MLK Community Justice Days series. Meet at the Orange Grove at 8:45 am. The event starts at 9:00 am, and ends at 12:00 pm. Look for people wearing California Climate Action Corps clothing, they will guide you to the meeting point. Free food will be provided!
Please fill out the registration form (link in the bio) before January 17th. Don’t forget to bring your reusable water bottle, sunscreen, wear layers and close-toed shoes.
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The History of Veganuary
2024-01-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
Veganuary is one of the most powerful campaigns in the plant-based movement, and Bruins Opposing Speciesism is honored to be hosting Sandra Hungate, the U.S. Director of Veganuary, for this virtual event! Sandra will share the history of the campaign and how it fits into a plant-centric future. The lesson will be followed by a short film and a Q&A session.
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Leslie and Dennis Drag Distinguished Lecture Series
2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Mong Auditorium, Engineering VI, 404 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department invites you to the Leslie and Dennis Drag Distinguished Lecture Series. This year’s conversation will center on the design and construction of one of LA’s most iconic building projects of the last five years – SoFi Stadium.
We welcome to UCLA the lead engineers on the project:
Mark Waggoner, P.E., C.E.
Senior Principal/Structures
Walter P. Moore
Rafael Sabelli, P.E., S.E.
Senior Principal/Structures
Walter P. Moore
This event will be held on campus with reception to follow. Further details will be provided with your registration confirmation.
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Santa Monica Garden Open House and Day of Service
2024-01-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Main Street Community Garden, 2318 Main St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States
Join the monthly Open House at the Main Street Community Garden.
Interested in donning some gloves and participating in a Day of Service? We are looking for 20 eager volunteers to help do some garden beautification work.
If you are interested in volunteering that day, register HERE or by sending an email to Izzy Filson at Isabel.Filson@santamonica.gov.

ClimateCAP MBA Academy: View of the C-Suite from the Eyes of a Chief Sustainability Officer
2024-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join the virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate. Through this series, experts speak on topics across the climate x business continuum to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow—today’s MBA students— to anticipate and manage climate risks and opportunities in their careers.
The speaker is Chrissa Pagitsas, Principal and Founder of Pagitsas Advisors and a Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Co. Chrissa will be speaking on the topic, “View of the C-Suite from the Eyes of a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO).” She’ll cover topics such as how CSOs balance different priorities, identify CSO best practices, and discuss how a leaders personality and priorities impact the way that they show up at work.
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