Saving the Silversword: Native Species & Colonialism in Hawai’i
La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Haleakalā silversword (or ‘ahinahina in Hawaiian) is one of the most striking and rare plants in Hawai‘i. Learn how efforts to save this plant have sparked a movement to preserve the islands' unique flora while opening conversation about race, gender, and colonialism in the islands. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free, but […]
Surplus Stop Move Out
Did you know that the average college student creates 640 pounds of trash annually, the majority of which accumulates at move-out? From clothes, to books, to food, to furniture, many students opt to throw away items to avoid bringing everything back home. Many of these materials, which one Bruin may no longer need, are useful […]
“Eating Our Way to Extinction” Virtual Screening
Eating Our Way To Extinction takes audiences on a cinematic journey around the world, from the depths of the Amazon rainforests to the Taiwanese Mountains, the Mongolian desert, the US Dust Bowl, the Norwegian Fjords and the Scottish coastlines, telling the story of our planet through shocking testimonials, poignant accounts from indigenous people most affected by […]
Protecting the Amazon Rainforest: Averting the Ecological Tipping Point
Hammer MuseumIndigenous leaders and artists lead a conversation on the global significance of the Amazon biome by highlighting how California’s oil imports affect the future of the Amazon rainforest and calling for 80% of the Amazon to be permanently protected by 2025. They will also present the Amazon Sacred Headwaters Initiative, which seeks to protect the […]
From Pandemic to Endemic: Lessons Learned & Future Directions
Please join us for our final pod meeting of the academic year in a discussion facilitated by Dr. Nicole Green (Executive Director of UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services) on the topic: From Pandemic to Endemic: Lessons Learned & Future Directions. We will have a facilitated conversation around future directions for psychological well-being and mental health, what lessons we should […]
Emissions Trading in California: Lessons for China
As countries and subnational jurisdictions begin to orient their climate change policies toward mid-century carbon neutrality goals, market measures have taken a prominent role in many emissions-reductions plans. However, much of the scholarly work on the efficacy of carbon-pricing mechanisms, and particularly emissions-trading systems, has taken place in the realm of theoretical, ex ante analysis. […]
2022 Sustainability Virtual Summit
The International Urban Sustainability Student Corps (IUSSC) is an interdisciplinary club at UCLA that participates in student-led sustainability passion projects. IUSSC hosts an annual sustainability summit with an international university/organization to discuss the importance of global sustainability efforts. This year, IUSSC is partnering with Engineering X, a project-based organization from the Royal Academy of Engineering […]
Los Angeles Business Council Sustainability Summit
University of Southern California, Town & Gown 665 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesNet Zero Conference 2022
Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAnderson Forecast: Climate Change Business Implications
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT In-Person | Online Webinar LIMITED WEBINAR REGISTRATION (YOUTUBE ONLY): FREE Important: Attendance is limited. Online registration closes 12:00pm, 9/20/2022. More Information Will there be a recession? Is there one already? And how is California faring in relation to the U.S.? The Fall Quarter UCLA Anderson Forecast […]
People, Food, & Climate: Thinking Holistically about What We Eat
UCLA CNSI Auditorium 570 Westwood Plaza, , Los Angeles, CA 90095Sustainable Transportation Month- Outreach and giveaways
Lu Valle Commons 398 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSustainable Transportation Month- Outreach and giveaways
Reagan Medical CenterThe Role of Preferential Sampling
Geology Building 4660Sponsored by UCLA Departments of Statistics and Biostatistics and the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. Abstract: The notion of preferential sampling was introduced into the literature in the seminal paper of Diggle et al. (2010) Subsequently, there has been considerable follow-up research. A standard illustration arises in geostatistical modeling. Consider the objective of […]
Sustainable Transportation Month: Outreach and giveaways
Trimana Café at the Wilshire CenterSustainable Transportation Fair
Bruin Plaza 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSurplus Stop “Yard Sale” & Refillery
Bruin Plaza 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us at Bruin Plaza and check out some of the available items from the Surplus Stop! We will bring a variety of items from the Surplus Stop and lay them out on tables - students and staff will be able to browse and take things for free, as well as donate items. We'll also […]
Climate Research Symposium: Understanding risks to Los Angeles’ changing climate
Join researchers from UCLA and USC as they share the outcomes of their investigations into our changing climate in Los Angeles. Speakers: Alex Hall: LA Aqueduct System Climate Change Study Update & Reducing Uncertainties in Los Angeles Aqueduct Sensitivity to Climate Risks Greg Pierce: Valuing the Resiliency Benefits of the Hyperion Reuse and Groundwater Development […]
Energy Jobs Fair
Kerckhoff Grand Salon 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn annual career fair that gives students the opportunity to network with industry professionals and potentially find jobs and internships. Feel free to stop in anytime during the event to learn more about the various companies and the jobs they offer! More information will be released as we get closer to the event but companies […]
CULTIVATE LA 2022
Join us for a participatory CULTIVATE LA community event presented by LIGHT CoCreative and SoLa Impact on Sunday, October 23 at The Beehive in South LA from 10am ~ 4pm PT. This immersive experience will include: Community cookout Microfarm/garden installation Learning kitchen Educational experiences Special guest speakers Public art Live music We welcome the entire community to join us for a day of […]