Music in the Garden: Garden Party, Old Growth, 287vinyl
UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CAKick back at a free public concert in the Garden! 287vinyl will kick off the music at 2pm, followed by Old Growth and Garden Party. Meet at La Kretz Garden Pavilion (707 Tiverton Drive). No RSVP required. Free and open to the public.
Marschak Colloquium Spring 2023-24 – “The Big Myth: How American Business Taught us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market,” with Naomi Oreskes, Ph.D., Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Harvard University
HYBRID: Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360 and online 280 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPresented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Naomi Oreskes, Ph.D., Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University Throughout the 19th century, the U.S. government played a major role in economic life, promoting economic development through infrastructure and education and regulating […]
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.
XPRIZE Water Scarcity Introductory Webinar
OnlineXPRIZE Water Scarcity is a $119 million, 5-year global competition designed to drive widespread access to clean water by creating reliable, sustainable, and affordable seawater desalination systems. This session is an opportunity to meet the XPRIZE staff and learn more about the competition, the benefits of competing, upcoming events, and more. REGISTER HERE
Award Ceremony – Eudaimonia 2024: Connectors
James West Alumni Center, Tom Davis Founders’ Room and patio 325 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFood and refreshments will be served! Reception starts at 4:30pm and Program starts at 5pm. The Semel Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) Eudaimonia Award is an annual recognition award given to a member of the UCLA community past or present who exemplifies a life full of purpose and meaning. This year our theme is: “Connectors” which […]
CANCELLED – Free Food from the Dining Halls
Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - follow @uclabruindine for updates about future events. 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.
CANCELED – UCLA First Thursdays: Farmers’ Market Pop-Up and Evening Block Party
Westwood Village Broxton Ave 1031 Broxton Avenue , CA 90024, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUCLA May First Thursdays (CANCELED) From @UCLA: "Due to the distress caused by the violence that took place on Royce Quad and the ongoing tension regarding campus demonstrations, UCLA First Thursdays, scheduled for May 2, has been canceled. While Bruins hold a variety of perspectives on this conflict, we must all protect the wellbeing of […]
**Event Cancelled** Culture, Power, Social Change presents….The Hindu Home Kitchen and the Internet of Landlords
Haines Hall Room 352 375 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe following RFI event has been cancelled: Please feel free to contact RFI if you have any questions or concerns. Dr. Sucharita Kanjilal of Bard College will examine the ‘creator economy’ through an ethnographic account of Indian ‘home chefs’ — those who make a living by producing content about domestic cooking for YouTube and Instagram. […]
Ed Talks @CEILS: Learning Community Meetings, “Enacting Inclusive Science in STEMM Teaching and Training”
Terasaki Life Sciences Rm 1100 610 Charles E Young Dr S, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIntegration of diversity in scientific training, teaching, and inquiry is pivotal to developing an inclusive approach to science. In this talk, Dr. Ana Romero shares research findings on culturally responsive practices used to teach and train undergraduate students in STEMM from a study on the Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) initiative. About the presenter: […]
POSTPONED: Critical Ecology Lab Virtual Workshop
OnlineJoin the Critical Ecology Lab for an interactive virtual workshop on critical ecology and its applications within global change science research and teaching. As an independent research organization, Critical Ecology Lab investigates the relationships between social power, inequality and global environmental change, highlighting the relevance of this understanding to studies of ecosystem and climatic change. […]
South LA Eco Lab Community Meeting
HYBRID: Harvard Park and Zoom 816 W 51st St, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLearn about the exciting South LA Eco-Lab projects that will be coming to the area in the next five years, including how to get a potentially free solar panel and cool roof! Discover paid training opportunities and more! Please note that this will be a hybrid meeting, allowing for both in-person and virtual participation. REGISTER […]
CANCELLED – Free Food from the Dining Halls
Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - follow @uclabruindine for updates about future events. 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.
Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects Annual Forum Symposium
OnlineUnite with PK-16 students, educators, researchers, and community partners for a transformative journey. Dive into knowledge-sharing, professional development, and collaborative networking to empower change. Together, champion climate literacy, justice, and action, turning challenges into opportunities for a greener future. REGISTER 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 […]
Light Pollution & Terrestrial Wildlife: Research Into Practice
OnlineLearn how light pollution affects wildlife. Part of the Audubon Everglades Speaker Series collection Join monthly virtually and learn about the latest science and conservation with international, national and local experts. The past 20 years have seen an explosion of research into the adverse effects of light at night on wildlife. In this presentation, Travis […]
**POSTPONED** – Chinchillas: From Wilderness to Breeding Farms, from the Andes to Southern California
Online and 10383 Bunche Hall 11282 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAt the turn of the twentieth century, the chinchilla was on the verge of extinction. As international prices and demand soared, the Chilean-German scientist Federico Albert wrote in 1901, hunters and the fur industry had declared “a war to death against the chinchillas.” The imminent extinction of the chinchilla and the destruction of their habitat […]
2024 Mautner Perkins Memorial Lecture Series
California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United Stateswith 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 StatesIn 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 StatesA 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
OnlineThe 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 […]