2024 Mautner Perkins Memorial Lecture Series

California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

with Distingusihed Guest Lecturer Professor Omar M. Yaghi James and Neeltje Tretter Chair Professor of Chemistry University of California, Berkeley Co-Director: Bakar Institute of Digital Materials for the Planet Kavli Energy NanoSciences Institute at Berkeley California Research Alliance by BASF 4:30 p.m. Reception 5:30 p.m. Lecture REGISTER HERE

**CANCELLED** – Synthesis for Policy in Amazonia: A Participatory Approach to Tackling Threats to Biodiversity

Bunche Hall, Rm 10383 11282 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

In light of safety concerns arising from recent campus events the event scheduled for May 10th between the Center for Brazilian Studies and CTR is cancelled "Synthesis for Policy: A Participatory Approach to Tackling Threats to Biodiversity." Evidence-informed solutions are urgently needed to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises – the 21st-century’s most significant challenges. […]

CANCELLED – Dr. Marccus Hendricks Lecture: Murky Waters

UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, Room 2343 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, United States

A Community Approach to Evaluate and Address Sanitary Sewer Overflows and Basement Backups As we face the growing impacts of climate change on urban infrastructure, the dialogue surrounding resilient water systems has never been more pressing. Join an in-depth session with Dr. Marccus Hendricks, who will illuminate the intersections of public health, urban planning, and […]

Global Webinar Series on Water and Sustainable Development

Online

The University of Glasgow, through its School of Social & Environmental Sustainability, is delighted to present a Global Webinar Series on Water and Sustainable Development. This series provides a platform for discussion on current and future water-related problems, and potential solutions from a multidisciplinary, multisectoral and multi-issues basis. Leading global academics, senior policymakers from around […]

Yaks and Biodiversity: Contested Narratives of Land Degradation in Eastern Tibet, Lecture and Film Screening by Professor Huatse Gyal

Online and 10383 Bunche Hall 11282 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Huatse Gyal will speak on the emergent and innovative forms of land restoration efforts that center land-based community building as a precondition to environmental protection on the eastern Tibetan Plateau. Note: Interested individuals may attend in person at Bunche Hall (Rm 10383) or online via Zoom. Please note the updated location with the new building […]

A Map-Based Decision-making Framework for Equity in EV Charging

HYBRID: University of California Center Sacramento and Online 1115 11th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

State, federal, and auto industry leaders have set ambitious targets to transition to electric vehicles over the coming decade. Governor Newsom and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have set California on a pathway to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. To support this transition, we will need millions of EV […]

Blue + Green Session 2: Kelp and the Bioeconomy

Online

The Blue + Green 2024 series is a 4 part monthly series taking place virtually in celebrating of Earth Day beginning Thursday April 25, 2024 and ending July 16, 2024. The goal of the project is to shine a spotlight on emerging aquaculture sector in our economy. Aquaculture and the supporting technologies bring together all […]

VC and Climate Talk

UCLA Anderson, Korn Convocation Hall 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join UCLA Anderson's Center for Impact and Easton Technology Management Center for an informative discussion with Raj Kapoor, the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Climactic. Raj will delve into the venture capital industry and climate tech - specifically what we need to get a net zero planet, how innovation can help us get there, and […]

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.

Preventing Silicosis: An ancient disease in modern times: Silicosis caused by artificial stone in the United States

Northwest Auditorium 350 De Neve Dr,, Los Angeles,, CA

The purpose of this conference and working meeting is to bring together affected workers, employers and manufacturers with researchers, unions, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to develop practical and feasible solutions to prevent silicosis caused by artificial stone. REGISTER HERE

UCLA Center for Education Innovation & Learning in the Sciences (CEILS) EdTalks: Lightning TAR (Teaching as Research) talks from CIRTL Scholars

HYBRID: Terasaki Life Sciences Building 1100 and Zoom 610 Charles E Young Dr S, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join us as we explore the latest high quality STEM Education Research studies and how to implement effective and inclusive teaching. We welcome guest speakers from UCLA and other academic institutions to share their research and lead small group discussions with our teaching and learning community. Faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and anyone interested in STEM […]

Captivity: Assembling Nature’s Histories

William Andrews Clark Memorial Library 2520 Cimarron Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Conference organized by Anna Chen, Rebecca Fenning Marschall, and Bronwen Wilson, University of California, Los Angeles The conference is free to attend with advance registration, and will be held in-person at the Clark Library and livestreamed on the Center’s YouTube Channel. No registration is required to watch the livestream. In-person registration closed on Monday, May […]

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 […]