Gathering at Kuruvungna
Kuruvungna Village Springs 1439 South Barrington Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin 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 DrNOTE: 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 StatesDue 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 StatesSUMMARY: 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 StatesGiven 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
OnlineCities 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 StatesGet 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 StatesIt 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, CAGabriela 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.
Environmental Education Program Leader Webinar: Risk Management and Compliance
OnlineJoin the California Environmental Literacy Initiative’s Community-Based Partner (CBP) Innovation Hub and Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (AEOE) in an online webinar series for Program Leaders of organizations that work to advance environmental literacy. Learn valuable tips and strategies that will help your organization grow and thrive. Risk Management and Compliance What you need […]
AltaSea’s Grand Opening of Berth 58 Center for Innovation and Press Conference
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles 2451 Signal St, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us at AltaSea's Grand Opening of Berth 58! AltaSea’s ocean research center will be celebrated this spring with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for part of a $30 million renovation of three historic waterfront warehouses. This section will be home to researchers from USC, UCLA and Caltech, as well as famed oceanographer and explorer Robert Ballard, […]
Sustainability Research Summit
Bruin Viewpoint Room Ackerman Union at UCLA, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe International Urban Sustainability Student Corps (IUSSC) is an interdisciplinary think tank at UCLA that participates in student-led sustainability research projects. IUSSC is hosting its second annual summit on UCLA's campus open to anyone who would like to learn more about pressing sustainability issues and engage in greater discussions with peers. It will feature presentations […]
Free Food from the Dining Halls
Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet 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.
**CANCELED** – Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture – “Amazing Hawaiian Plants in the UCLA Botanical Garden,” with Dr. Tom Gillespie
UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CAUnfortunately, Dr. Tom Gillespie is out sick and today's Botany Brown Bag talk is CANCELED. We will miss you and we hope to see you soon at our upcoming events. Thank you for your understanding. ----- Join a new Botany Brown Bag lunch and learn series! This free public lecture series is continued by Dr. […]
Where Drawdown solutions and high-quality offsets meet
OnlineRefrigerant management is one of Project Drawdown’s top “emergency brake” climate solutions. Learn from Brown, Duke, and Second Nature partner Tradewater about the role refrigerant management has in mitigation and the high-quality offsets refrigeration destruction can create. In this webinar, you’ll hear from Jessica Berry, the Assistant Vice President in the Office of Sustainability and […]
Free Food from the Dining Halls
Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet 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.
Challenges to mitigating climate change drivers and associated risks of surpassing lower emission targets
OnlineIDRE is proud to present an upcoming talk by IDRE Fellow Dr. Robert Fofrich. He will discuss the challenges associated with attaining lower climate warming targets and the potential repercussions for global agriculture and human well-being if these targets are exceeded. REGISTER FOR ZOOM HERE
Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour
UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CAJoin a Garden Guide for a free tour. Explore a living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’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 […]
North Central – 2024 LASAN Open House
LASAN North Central District Yard 452 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLA 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 […]
First Fridays at the LA Natural History Museum: How We Multiply
Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFeaturing Live Music from Wallice and Niia, DJ set from Gingee, Discussion with Dr. Aradhna Tripati of UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability hosted by Dr. Yewande Pearse, Sensory Lounge featuring LAVA (Los Angeles Video Artist), Femme House, ChocoVivo, Herbalaria, and more! If you are interested in learning more about 2024 First Fridays series, […]