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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...

*CANCELED*: Music in the Garden with Gabriela

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

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.