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SUMMARY:One Bus\, One Cause - Earth Fest '25: Volunteer for a Day of Fun\, Learning\, and Making a Difference
DESCRIPTION:Through One Bus\, One Cause\, the Volunteer Center aims to introduce the UCLA community to a wide variety of needs that Los Angeles faces and to the ongoing service organizations that address those needs. This program involves sending one bus of about 50 volunteers out to do community service work with a non-profit organization in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The purpose of this initiative is to introduce the UCLA Community to the local organizations that are leading these efforts\, learn of the causes they support\, and provide a way for volunteers to engage in similar projects that support these causes on an ongoing basis. \nGet ready for an exciting and impactful day at Earth Fest ’25\, the 4th Annual Earth Day Festival at El Rincon Elementary School in Culver City! Hosted by the Culver City Education Foundation\, this FREE community event is the perfect opportunity to give back\, meet amazing people\, and make lasting memories while helping spread environmental awareness. \nAs a volunteer\, you’ll: \n\nInteract with rescue animals and educate kids about wildlife and animal care\nLead hands-on activities like pedal-powered smoothie making\, teaching kids about sustainable energy\nSupport engaging eco-friendly crafts that promote sustainability in everyday life\nBe a part of the change by helping families learn about ways they can protect the planet\n\nWhether you’re passionate about the environment\, love working with kids\, or just want to contribute to a great cause\, Earth Fest ’25 is the perfect place to volunteer! \nSign up today and help make this Earth Day celebration unforgettable! \nPlease note that volunteers are asked to show up by 9am to account for travel time. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/one-bus-one-cause-earth-fest-25-volunteer-for-a-day-of-fun-learning-and-making-a-difference/
LOCATION:El Rincon Elementary School\, 11177 Overland Ave\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Earth Day with Gerald Clarke
DESCRIPTION:This Earth Day\, Cahuilla artist Gerald Clarke\, featured in the Fire Kinship exhibition\, will discuss traditional ecological knowledge as the foundation for an Indigenous understanding of the world\, our relationship to fire\, and his artistic practice. \nGerald Clarke is a visual artist\, educator\, tribal leader\, and cultural practitioner whose family has lived in the Anza Valley for time immemorial. An enrolled citizen of the Cahuilla Band of Indians\, Clarke lives in the home built by his grandfather (c. 1940) on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation and oversees the Clarke family cattle ranch. He also is a professor of ethnic studies at the University of California\, Riverside\, where he teaches classes in Native American art\, history\, and culture. As a visual artist\, he has exhibited extensively and can be seen in numerous shows and major museum collections. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/lunch-learn-earth-day-with-gerald-clarke/
LOCATION:Fowler Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T170000
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SUMMARY:April Affinity Talk: Lifestyle Psychiatry with Dr. Gia Merlo and Dr. Melissa Sundermann
DESCRIPTION:Lifestyle Psychiatry – Harnessing the Therapeutic Benefits of the Great Outdoors explores how nature serves as a powerful tool for mental health and well-being. Lifestyle psychiatry is an emerging field that integrates evidence-based lifestyle interventions—such as physical activity\, nutrition\, sleep\, stress management\, and social connection—into psychiatric care to prevent and treat mental illness while optimizing overall health. A growing body of research highlights the profound impact of nature exposure in reducing stress\, alleviating anxiety and depression\, and enhancing cognitive function. This session examines the mental health benefits of green and blue spaces\, innovative strategies to increase nature access in urban environments\, and the growing practice of Nature Prescriptions—personalized recommendations for engaging with nature as a therapeutic tool. Attendees will gain practical insights into integrating nature-based interventions into clinical care\, empowering both patients and providers to harness the healing power of the outdoors. \nDr. Merlo is a clinical professor of psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine\, associate editor of the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine\, fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)\, past chair of the Mental and Behavioral Health Member Interest Group\, and contributing author to ACLM’s board review course. She recently published a general-audience book\, Restack: A New Approach to Dismantle the Blocks Holding You Back. In Restack\, Merlo urges us to embrace our humanness with our imperfections and provides tools and practical suggestions to restack yourself in a way that is psychologically freeing. \nDr. Melissa Sundermann is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and has practiced medicine for over 25 years. She also has training in Integrative Medicine through the University of Michigan and has completed a Professional Training Program in Mind Body Medicine. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/april-affinity-talk-lifestyle-psychiatry-with-dr-gia-merlo-and-dr-melissa-sundermann/
LOCATION:HYBRID: Semel B8-225 and Online\, 760 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T200000
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SUMMARY:Climate Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Engage students in a meaningful dialogue about climate change\, addressing its emotional\, scientific\, and practical dimensions. Ultimately\, the aim is to explore the existential anxiety surrounding climate change. To achieve this\, there will be a panel of social and scientific experts in this field who will discuss their research and perspectives on the current state of the world. Additionally\, a Gen Z short film will be shown that highlights the emotional impacts of this crisis. \nThere will be food served\, sustainable products\, and a great panel of climate change and sustainability experts aft the short film.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/climate-cafe/
LOCATION:Kerckhoff Grand Salon\, 308 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T100000
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SUMMARY:Live Webinar: From Procurement to Disclosure: How Healthcare is Advancing Sustainable Supply Chains
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming mandated climate disclosure regulations in the U.S. and globally are accelerating the need for transparent\, data-driven greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting. These evolving requirements will impact a broad range of organizations—including healthcare institutions and their suppliers—making early engagement and readiness in sustainable purchasing and supplier disclosures not only a leadership opportunity but a compliance imperative. \nThis webinar will explore how healthcare institutions can prepare for disclosure mandates by implementing effective\, data-driven supplier engagement programs that drive measurable sustainability outcomes across their value chains. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/live-webinar-from-procurement-to-disclosure-how-healthcare-is-advancing-sustainable-supply-chains/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Spring On-Campus Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:First market of the quarter is happening! Come grab some fresh produce and bread in Bruin Plaza.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/spring-on-campus-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Bruin Plaza\, 308 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T170000
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SUMMARY:Changing Tides: Fires\, Blooms & a Warming Coast: A Virtual Conversation with Heal The Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join Heal the Bay and Marine Mammal Care Center for a special virtual panel moderated by actress and advocate Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter Series)\, who will meet with Heal the Bay’s CEO Tracy Quinn and Marine Mammal Care Center’s Chief Operations & Education Officer\, Dave Bader\, for a conversation about climate change and the recent environmental events\, from wildfire to toxic algae\, that are testing the resiliency of our coastal ecosystems. \nOur coastal waters and animals need our advocacy now more than ever. Join this virtual discussion featuring two of the region’s most influential environmental organizations active on the frontlines of unprecedented environmental challenges. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/changing-tides-fires-blooms-a-warming-coast-a-virtual-conversation-with-heal-the-bay/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T130000
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SUMMARY:Botany Brown Bag with Dr. Kate Eisen
DESCRIPTION:Join a new Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture Series! \nThe Botany Brown Bag series is continued by Dr. Kate Eisen\, who will give a talk entitled “Clarkia Research Past\, Present\, and Future: An Evolutionary and Ecological Tour of One of California’s Most Charismatic Genera.” \nMake sure to bring your lunch!
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/botany-brown-bag-with-dr-kate-eisen/
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:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T120000
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SUMMARY:Energy Transitions in Long Modernity (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:Conference organized by Robert N. Watson (University of California\, Los Angeles)\, Tiffany Jo Werth (University of California\, Davis)\, and Todd Borlik (Purdue University) \nCo-sponsored by the UCLA CMRS Center for Early Global Studies and the UC Davis Medieval and Early Modern Studies Program \nOnline event via Zoom\nTo register\, please visit: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/16-Z8Yv_S0y3k18NdEb-Ew \nThe recent turn to the ‘energy humanities’ is only beginning to galvanize scholarship on the material and symbolic impact of energy regimes in the long history of modernity. While the 2017 anthology edited by Imre Szeman and Dominic Boyer provides a handy compendium of resources and heralds the field’s arrival\, its table of contents consists almost entirely of post-2000 texts and does not include any material written prior to the mid-twentieth century. As this indicates\, research in the energy humanities remains focused somewhat myopically on the past seventy-five years\, and often appeals to reductive notions of an Industrial Revolution in the late eighteenth century as the terminus a quo for any investigation into the topic. But the fact remains that humans have excelled at extracting energy from the earth long before the formation of Standard Oil or Watt’s invention of the steam engine. Harnessing the power of ocean currents and winds\, to take one example\, allowed for the initial voyages that brought Europeans such as Sir Francis Drake to the shores of California\, or what he called Nova Albion. \nCalifornia boasts itself as a hub for transitioning energy from fossil fuels to renewable sources such as wind\, water\, and solar power. Taking this local\, contemporary perspective as its departure point\, this conference looks to the past and a deep history of energy transitions (and additions) in order to better understand how to negotiate this switch. We will convene scholars around the topics of “energy\,” “extraction\,” and “exploitation\,” in the period we are calling “long modernity” (16th–21stcentury). Our guiding questions are: What are the cultural narratives that surround moments of energy transitions? Should we speak of energy “transitions” or energy “additions”? How is energy represented in the visual and textual archives of major energy consumers such as North America and England\, particularly at moments of colonial ambition and expansion? This conference brings together diverse disciplines to unpack the complex dynamics that accompany energy regime change as expressed by technological development and represented in creative media that span the centuries of long modernity and that connect the local to the global\, the past to the present. \nThe local and global impact of harnessing such energy pathways cannot be overstated. In particular\, this conference will highlight the penumbra of energy grids for its effect on indigenous\, minority\, and vulnerable populations and species. This conference exploration over the long durée of history seeks to understand how an energy transition might conserve\, rather than ravage\, the environment and species by understanding how energy infrastructures affect earth and its ecosystems. \nSpeakers\nVictoria Googasian\, Georgetown University in Qatar\nUrsula K. Heise\, University of California\, Los Angeles\nGraeme Macdonald\, University of Warwick\nElizabeth Carolyn Miller\, University of California\, Davis\nKirsten Schuhmacher\, University of California\, Davis\nSid Shah\, University of California\, Los Angeles \nProgram Schedule \n9:00 a.m.\nDirector’s Welcome\nCarla Gardina Pestana\, University of California\, Los Angeles \nOpening Remarks\nRobert N. Watson\, University of California\, Los Angeles\, and Tiffany Jo Werth\, University of California\, Davis \n9:15 a.m.\nOpening Provocation and Q&A\nUrsula K. Heise\, University of California\, Los Angeles\n“From Solarity to Solarpunk and Beyond” \n9:45 a.m.\nVictoria Googasian\, Georgetown University in Qatar\n“Energy Labor and Disability in Twentieth-Century U.S. Space Opera” \n10:15 a.m.\nGraeme Macdonald\, University of Warwick\n“The Perpetual Problem\, or\, Long Renewability” \n10:45 a.m.\nElizabeth Carolyn Miller\, University of California\, Davis\n“Energy Transitions at Sea: The Industrial Ocean in Literature and Culture” \n11:15 a.m.\nQ&A \nGraduate Student Lightning Talks \n11:30 a.m.\nKirsten Schuhmacher\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Department of English\, University of California\, Davis \n11:40 a.m.\nSid Shah\, Ph.D. Candidate\, California Center for Sustainable Communities\, University of California\, Los Angeles \n11:50 a.m.\nQ&A \n12:00 p.m.\nConclusion
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/energy-transitions-in-long-modernity-day-1/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T110000
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SUMMARY:Grow LA Victory Garden Workshop #2: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION:with Master Gardener Dr. James Bassett \nBuild a healthy foundation for your garden with soil preparation\, composting\, and organic fertilizers. Learn the essentials of starting seeds\, transplanting seedlings\, and managing water wisely. Discover simple\, sustainable techniques to boost plant growth and resilience. Set your garden up for success with smart early-season care. \nJoin the second workshop of a 4-part workshop program in the Grow LA Victory Garden series: Getting Started! Learn more about starting seeds\, watering\, and soil preparation\, and get hands-on experience from our seed-starting demonstration and activity. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/grow-la-victory-garden-workshop-2-getting-started/
LOCATION:jane b semel Healthy Campus Initiative Community Garden\, Sunset Canyon Recreation Center\, 111 Easton Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
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SUMMARY:Sand Acknowledgment in Action: Lazaro Arvizu Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The second iteration of Sand Acknowledgment in Action with artist Lazaro Arvizu Jr. will focus on an artist-facilitated meditation and workshop centering on the creation of your own sand painting\, in response to the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. \nLazaro Arvizu Jr. is an artist\, educator\, musician\, and researcher dedicated to the culture of the first people of Los Angeles. Born in the Los Angeles Basin\, he is knowledgeable about the landscape and cosmology of the Gabrieleno culture. For over 20 years\, he has facilitated creative and meaningful cultural experiences for people of all ages and walks of life\, in many venues. \nREGISTER HERE \nImage Courtesy of the Artist
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/sand-acknowledgment-in-action-lazaro-arvizu-jr-2/
LOCATION:Fowler Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T170000
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SUMMARY:Climate Notes
DESCRIPTION:This unique event invites audiences to an immersive journey into climate change through the powerful interplay of music\, science\, and dialogue. Featuring original compositions by talented students from the School of Music’s composition area and an interactive Q&A panel with scientists\, Climate Notes brings climate science to life in a way that is accessible\, emotionally resonant\, and deeply thought-provoking. \nLike most of UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s programs\, this event is FREE!  Early arrival is recommended. Seating is on a first-come\, first-seated basis. No RSVP required. \nWhile Inside the Venue:\nNo Food or Drink allowed in the theater.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/climate-notes/
LOCATION:Schoenberg Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250423T021458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T021458Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons in Leading Mission-Based Innovation in Transportation - The 2025 Wachs Distinguished Lecture\, presented as part of the Luskin Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:5–6 p.m. Check-in & Reception | 6–7:30 p.m. Program\nAdmission is free\, but RSVP is required. \nFeatured Speaker:\nRobert Hampshire\, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan\, will draw from his experience as the former Chief Science Officer and Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. He’ll share firsthand insights from national case studies on roadway and aviation safety\, supply chain disruptions\, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). \nModerator:\nAnn E. Carlson\, Faculty Director\, Emmett Institute on Climate Change & the Environment \nThis is a rare opportunity to hear from a national transportation leader who has shaped federal innovation strategy across mobility\, climate\, and equity. Hampshire will explore how a mission-driven\, cross-sector approach can help eliminate transportation fatalities\, reduce carbon emissions\, and ensure access for all travelers. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/lessons-in-leading-mission-based-innovation-in-transportation-the-2025-wachs-distinguished-lecture-presented-as-part-of-the-luskin-lecture-series/
LOCATION:James West Alumni Center Founder’s Room\, 325 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250414T043127Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience & Rebuilding: The Los Angeles of Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Resilience & Rebuilding is an open ended series of virtual programs exploring the impacts of the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles\, offering a container for conversation and pathways for rebuilding that foreground ecology\, community\, and collective wellbeing. \nThe third program in the series will look to a future LA\, reimagining a more resilient and environmentally responsible city of tomorrow. Speakers will consider visionary frameworks including architecture that emphasizes the commons\, improved insurance systems\, traditional ecological knowledge\, and artist-led activism. \nREGISTER HERE \nFor questions\, email kshell@moca.org.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/resilience-rebuilding-the-los-angeles-of-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
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SUMMARY:"Hope Dies Last" - Visionary People Across the World
DESCRIPTION:Having reached a point of no return in our climate confrontation\, how do we feel\, behave\, act\, plan\, and dream as we approach a future different from what we had expected? Where do we find hope? \nEnvironmental journalist Alan Weisman is known for the bestseller The World Without Us\, a thought experiment that brought into sharp relief the impact that we are having on the natural world. He returns with Hope Dies Last: Visionary People Across the World\, Fighting to Find Us a Future\, a book ten years in the making: a study of what it means to be a human on the front lines of our planet’s existential crisis.   \nProfoundly human and moving\, this rejoinder to climate anxiety asks: Having reached a point of no return in our climate confrontation\, how do we feel\, behave\, act\, plan\, and dream as we approach a future decidedly different from what we had expected? It shows how people with bold concepts can envision and create a new relationship with the Earth. A literary evocation of our current predicament\, Hope Dies Last is an uplifting portrait of the core resolve of our species\, profiling those courageously responding to the most precarious odds we have ever faced. He is joined in conversation by author Amy Wilentz. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/hope-dies-last-visionary-people-across-the-world/
LOCATION:Burbank Buena Vista Branch Library\, 300 N Buena Vista St\, Burbank\, CA\, 91505\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
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SUMMARY:Clean Air Conversations - “Driving the Future: Zero-Emission Bus Fleets"
DESCRIPTION:Join a vital conversation exploring the critical importance and far-reaching impacts of transitioning to zero-emission public transportation. Featuring insights from Doran Barnes\, CEO of Foothill Transit\, a pioneering agency at the forefront of this movement\, This webinar will delve into why zero emissions vehicle are one part of a wider conversation about sustainable transportation. We’ll discuss the environmental benefits\, including reduced air pollution and carbon emissions\, as well as the economic and social advantages of cleaner\, quieter public transit. Mr. Barnes will share practical experiences and discuss the strategic considerations involved in deploying zero-emission fleets\, including the current role of technologies like hydrogen fuel cells as we work towards a fully electric future.  \nREGISTER HERE \nDoran Barnes serves as the chief executive officer of Foothill Transit. He oversees Foothill Transit’s 38-route system and manages the private contractors who operate and maintain the agency’s 360 buses. Doran became Foothill Transit’s chief executive officer in August 2003. Doran also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Access Services\, the regional paratransit operator for all of Los Angeles County. Previously\, he served two years as chief executive officer and general manager of Tulsa Transit in Tulsa\, Oklahoma. Doran earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in international relations from the University of California-Davis. Doran is very active in the transit industry and has previously served as Chair\, Vice Chair and Secretary-Treasurer of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Doran serves as Immediate Past Chair of the Transit Cooperative Research Program’s Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Commission.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/clean-air-conversations-driving-the-future-zero-emission-bus-fleets/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250416T234020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T234020Z
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SUMMARY:High Impact Tea Speaker Series - Sustainability at Scale: Building a Corporate Career That Makes a Difference
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Yalmaz Siddiqui\, Vice President\, Environmental Sustainability\, The Walt Disney Company \nJoin Yalmaz Siddiqui as he shares insights from his nearly 20 year journey driving environmental and social sustainability at Fortune 500 companies including The Walt Disney Company\, MGM Resorts and Office Depot. Learn how to articulate the case for change\, navigate complex organizational contexts\, and leverage personal skills and interests to build a career advancing environmental sustainability in the private sector.\nPerfect for MBA students and professionals aspiring to make a positive impact in the world. \n4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Discussion\n5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Reception \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/high-impact-tea-speaker-series-sustainability-at-scale-building-a-corporate-career-that-makes-a-difference/
LOCATION:Marion Anderson Hall Grand Salon\, 110 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250426T003016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T003016Z
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SUMMARY:Why History Matters: L.A. Wildfires Past\, Present and Future
DESCRIPTION:Join a panel discussion focusing on L.A. wildfires past\, present\, and future. This program is part of the “Why History Matters” series presented by The UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Department of History. The series is dedicated to the belief that historical knowledge is an indispensable\, and often missing\, ingredient in public debate. Over the course of the year\, “Why History Matters” events bring historians into conversation with prominent public officials and personalities on issues of contemporary relevance. \nModerator:\nStephen Aron\, Calvin and Marilyn Gross Director and President\, Autry Museum of the American West \nPanelists:\nHitoshi Abe\, Professor\, Department of Architecture and Urban Design at UCLA \nGerald Clarke Jr.\nProfessor\, Department of Ethnic Studies\nSpecial Advisor to the Chancellor on Native American Relations\, UC Riverside \nChar Miller\nW.M. Keck Professor of Environmental Analysis and History\, Pomona College
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/why-history-matters-l-a-wildfires-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Lenart Auditorium\, UCLA Fowler Museum\, UCLA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250425T183742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T183742Z
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SUMMARY:Latinos on the Frontlines: Protecting Our Lands\, Waters\, and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join the Conservation Team at Hispanic Access to learn how they are moving conservation priorities forward within the context of a new administration while continuing to uplift Latino leaders in environmental work & the valuable contributions our community continues to build in the effort of protecting our natural resources.   \nThis webinar will include updates on annual priorities within Hispanic Access’ conservation programs\, resource sharing\, calls to action\, and ways to engage with programming and advocacy efforts with our network members and general public.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/latinos-on-the-frontlines-protecting-our-lands-waters-and-communities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250418T052432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T052432Z
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SUMMARY:Young Alumni Building Green Futures Panel
DESCRIPTION:This is the rescheduled date for an event that was previously postponed in light of the ongoing fire emergency in Los Angeles back in January. \nJoin a dynamic conversation with UCLA Luskin young alumni who will discuss their journeys in the sustainability sector. This event will showcase the ways these alumni tackle environmental challenges from their roles within government\, non-profit\, consulting\, and academic sectors. Hear about their career paths and their impact shaping a more sustainable and equitable future. \nWhether you’re exploring a career in sustainability or simply passionate about making a difference\, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain inspiration\, insights\, and guidance from those leading the charge. \nRegister Here: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/nCcTq  \nWhy Attend? \nGet inspired by young alumni who are making a real impact in sustainability.\nLearn about career opportunities and strategies in the green sector.\nNetwork with like-minded peers and professionals committed to building a better future.\nModerator and Panelists: \nElena Hernandez MURP ’22 (moderator)\, Senior Project Manager\, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\nSharon Sand MURP ’20\, Senior Public Grants Program Manager at Trust for Public Land\nSarah Perez BA ‘22 Urban\, Planner at Raimi + Associates\nEdgar Reyna MURP ’23\, Climate Resilience Sr. Analyst at Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass\nLunch will be provided to encourage conversation\, but please bring your water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. \nWe look forward to seeing you there for a thought-provoking discussion and a chance to connect with the next generation of sustainability leaders!
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/young-alumni-building-green-futures-panel/
LOCATION:4320A Public Affairs Building\, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCLA Luskin Career Services":MAILTO:careers@luskin.ucla.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250423T220919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T220919Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Climatini
DESCRIPTION:Get ready top grab a drink and talk climate transition at Spring Climatini 2025 on May 1st! \n319Climate\, The Climate Registry\, and Climate Resolve look forward to seeing you at our Spring ’25 Climatini\, a relaxed\, fun mixer for SoCal professionals who are driving forward an equitable and resilient climate transition. \nNow more than ever\, it’s vital that we come together as a community to connect\, collaborate\, and recharge. So bring your positive energy—and your colleagues and friends working in the climate space! Just make sure everyone RSVPs separately so we can keep track of numbers. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Please send an email to robert.kay@319climate.com.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/spring-climatini/
LOCATION:Karl Strauss Brewing Company\, 600 Wilshire Boulevard\, Suite 100\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250501T173927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T173927Z
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SUMMARY:Free Food from UCLA Dining Halls!
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruin Dine for our food recovery events every Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday at 10PM in the SAC Basement! Bring your utensils\, containers\, and appetite! \nHit the follow button (https://www.instagram.com/uclabruindine/) to see what we’re serving up each week!
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/free-food-from-ucla-dining-halls-35/
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:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250501T231801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T231801Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Botanical Garden Drop-in Tour – May 3
DESCRIPTION:Join a Garden Guide for a tour of 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-botanical-garden-drop-in-tour-may-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:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250423T163820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T163820Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering at Kuruvungna
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a special event at Kuruvungna Village Springs! We’ll be gathering together for a day filled with fun\, community\, and connection. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people\, enjoy the beautiful surroundings\, and learn more about the history of Kuruvungna. Whether you’re a longtime voulenteer or a first-time visitor\, everyone is welcome to come together and celebrate at Kuruvungna. Don’t miss out on this unique experience! \nPlease note: No dogs allowed. Service animals only. \nSchedule:\n10:00 AM – Gates Open\n11:00 AM – Opening Ceremony\n2:00 PM – Gates Close \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/gathering-at-kuruvungna-2/
LOCATION:Kuruvungna Village Springs\, 1439 South Barrington Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250502T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T181803Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ Community Town Hall - The Impact Of The Los Angeles Fires on LGBTQ Communities: Ensuring An Inclusive Recovery
DESCRIPTION:If you are a member of the LGBTQ community — or a parent\, family member or ally — please join a community town hall to learn more about how the Los Angeles fires have impacted LGBTQ people and to inform ongoing services and inclusive recovery efforts. \nResults from LGBTQ respondents to the LA County Wildfire Needs Assessment will be shared\, and attendees will have an opportunity to respond and provide further input. \nAs part of a UCLA research study\, the Williams Institute is holding an LGBTQ+ community listening session to better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ adults impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles. \nParticipation is voluntary. There are no direct benefits to you for participating in the listening session\, but results will be provided to Los Angeles County to improve ongoing recovery efforts. Results will also inform a report about how future recovery efforts in response to wildfires and other disasters can be inclusive and responsive to the needs of LGBTQ+ adults. \nParticipants will receive a complimentary dinner and drinks\, and the first 100 attendees will receive a free air purifier. \nREGISTER FOR IN-PERSON HERE \nREGISTER FOR VIRTUAL OPTION HERE \n5:30 pm Doors open for dinner\n6:00 – 7:30 pm Discussion and community input   \nIf you have questions\, please contact: \nBrad Sears — Co-Principal Investigator\nDistinguished Scholar\, the Williams Institute\nUCLA School of Law\n(310) 794-5279\nsears@law.ucla.edu
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/lgbtq-community-town-hall-the-impact-of-the-los-angeles-fires-on-lgbtq-communities-ensuring-an-inclusive-recovery/
LOCATION:HYBRID: Altadena Main Library and Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250423T161210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T161210Z
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SUMMARY:Fascism or Eco-populism – Our Stark Choice
DESCRIPTION:The UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy is pleased to present author and journalist Naomi Klein\, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia\, who will deliver the third annual Distinguished Lecture in Ideas and Organizing entitled\, Fascism or Eco-Populism – Our Stark Choice. Join us for this in-person program at the historic UCLA Nimoy Theater that will inspire us to think about climate justice in relation to the political economy of global warfare and imperialism. \nA discussion moderated by Institute Founding Faculty Director Ananya Roy will follow\, with Klein joined by UCLA scholars Hannah Appel and Kian Goh. \nNaomi Klein is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. She is a columnist with The Guardian. In 2018 she was named the inaugural Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair at Rutgers University and is now Honorary Professor of Media and Climate at Rutgers. In September 2021 she joined the University of British Columbia as UBC Professor of Climate Justice (tenured) and co-director of the Centre for Climate Justice. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/fascism-or-eco-populism-our-stark-choice/
LOCATION:UCLA Nimoy Theater\, 1262 Westwood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy":MAILTO:challengeinequality@luskin.ucla.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250506T164933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T165001Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Broligarchy: The Fight for a Better Future
DESCRIPTION:Is this the future we dreamed of? \nWasn’t technology supposed to serve the many\, not enrich the few? Wasn’t AI supposed to bring about a life of collective prosperity and security? Cyberpunk and sci-fi tales were warnings\, not blueprints for the future. \nJoin UCLA Professor Ramesh Srinivasan and acclaimed science fiction author\, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow for a talk and conversation rooted in technology\, urgency and possibility. \nOr maybe it’s a strategy session on how to build a sustained\, collective movement that channels our dissatisfaction into change and actions we can take toward a pro-planet\, pro-people future. \nREGISTER HERE \n12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch\n12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Conversation \nLocation:\nUCLA Campus\n3312 Murphy Hall\nCampus map for location\, directions and parking details. \nDirections: \n1. Enter the building from one of the indicated entrances on the map. \n2. Do not take the gray elevator across from Student Accounts. \n3. Walk along the long hallway until you reach the doors labeled College of Letters & Science. \n4. Take the elevator next to the men’s restroom. \n5. Alternatively\, you can take the stairs around the corner up to the 3rd floor. \n6. UCLA DataX is located on the 3rd floor in Suite 3312. \nHere are video instructions on how to reach DataX from various entrances.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/beyond-broligarchy-the-fight-for-a-better-future/
LOCATION:3312 Murphy Hall\, 410 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250423T164633Z
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SUMMARY:Works-in-Progress Session: Saihōji’s Moss Garden
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sunhui Choi\, Ph.D. Student\, University of California\, Los Angeles \nHosted by the Early Modern Research Group \nOnline event via Zoom \nSaihōji in Kyoto\, Japan\, is famous for its moss-covered garden and is thus referred to as Kokedera\, meaning “the moss temple.” What if\, however\, the design of the moss garden was not intended when it was originally established? If so\, how and why has Saihōji’s garden become the moss garden that it is today? Based on the perspectives of critical plant studies and ecocriticism\, this work-in-progress session examines how the often-overlooked presence of moss deterritorializes the boundaries of design and inverts the center and periphery of the landscape\, directing it in unpredictable ways during early modern Japan and continuing to do so in the present day. \nSunhui Choi is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Art History at UCLA\, studying the intersection of art\, space\, and ecology. In her doctoral research\, she examines visualized scientific knowledge and ecological sensibility within built environments\, particularly during the Edo period (1603–1868). Her previous works include a thesis on the imagery of birds and flowers as a material transitional trajectory between medieval and early modern East Asia. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/works-in-progress-session-saihojis-moss-garden/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250509T060805Z
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SUMMARY:Herb Workshop: Rosemary
DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering what to make with the rosemary bush in your garden\, or looking to grow your own? Come to a Rosemary Workshop! In collaboration with the Teaching Kitchen\, the jane b semel Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) Garden will be going over how to propagate rosemary from stems (and help you start a prop to take home!)\, and giving a demonstration on how to make rosemary flatbread. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/herb-workshop-rosemary/
LOCATION:jane b semel Healthy Campus Initiative Community Garden\, Sunset Canyon Recreation Center\, 111 Easton Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164839
CREATED:20250501T191849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T191849Z
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SUMMARY:Food and Film with Alice Waters: We Are What We Eat
DESCRIPTION:In this edition of Food and Film\, we turn the focus on Alice Waters herself and her globally focused\, locally-driven campaign to change the way we farm\, eat and educate. This loving documentary looks at Waters’ 2023 trip to Japan to meet with local chefs\, farmers and food activists\, in conjunction with the first anniversary of the publication of her book We Are What We Eat–A Slow Food Manifesto in Japan. \nWith its own strong tradition of seasonal cuisine\, Japan has been particularly receptive to Waters’ farm-to-table philosophy and the mutual respect between Waters and the chefs and farmers she meets is evident in every exchange. At the heart of this loving documentary\, however\, is the work of Japanese food activists to bring that philosophy into Japanese classrooms\, an effort modeled after Waters’ Edible Schoolyard program. \nThe film will be followed by a Q&A with chef and restaurateur Alice Waters; Paula Daniels\, Executive Director\, LA County Office of Food Systems; Anna Nakamura Knight\, farmer/partner\, Old Grove Orange; Janet Nagamine\, Hikari Farms; moderated by Erica Lee\, Assistant Director\, UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies. \nAdmission 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 basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. \nThe screening can be paired with a special dinner at Lulu restaurant at the Hammer Museum\, Waters’ latest culinary celebration.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/food-and-film-with-alice-waters-we-are-what-we-eat/
LOCATION:Billy Wilder Theater\, 10899 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
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