Tuesday October 28
Dialogue across Difference Event: Resetting the Table's Speaking Across Conflict Workshop
Canceled Tue 10/28 • 12PM PDT
TBD
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RISE Event: Diving into Dialogue: Healthy Conversations Around Politics
Canceled Tue 10/28 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
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10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Turning Teaching into Scholarship: An Introduction to SoTL
Tue 10/28 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP
Curious about how to turn your teaching into meaningful inquiry? Join us for a practical introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), where you’ll learn what SoTL is, why it matters, and how to take the first steps toward developing your own classroom-based research projects. Presenter: Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience, TLC #SoTL, #inquiryteaching, #classroomresearch Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to edp@teaching.ucla.edu.
Writing the Personal Statement
Tue 10/28 • 6PM - 7PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. If you are currently working on a personal statement, we encourage you to bring your draft to the workshop.
Preparing to Teach: Efficient Grading (In-person workshop)
Tue 10/28 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
Worried about your grading load this quarter? Join us for a workshop centered on time-saving strategies for grading many students. Along with a walkthrough of how to leverage tools such as comment libraries, rubrics, and automated grading, we will discuss the differences between assessment and grading, as well as how you can establish feedback loops with your class without having to give detailed comments on every piece of student work. Participants will leave this session prepared to integrate a new strategy or tool into their course and having had the opportunity to troubleshoot and brainstorm with colleagues. This in-person workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). All instructors, including TAs and postdocs, are welcome. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1pm-2pm in Powell 190. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Speaking Across Conflict (for Graduate Students & Postdocs)
Tue 10/28 • 12PM - 3PM PDT RSVP
Young Research Library 21570
The UCLA Dialogue across Difference Initiative (DaD) is offering this interactive workshop to provide graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with practical strategies to communicate across charged political differences in and out of the classroom. These skills are based on the methodology of Resetting the Table, a nationally-renowned organization dedicated to building honest and open communication. Lunch will be served.
Colors and Connection
Tue 10/28 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Come join RISE for a free, one-hour workshop from Project UnLonely that bridges creative expression with meaningful connection-building!
Movement and Meditation
Tue 10/28 • 1:15PM - 2PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks).
WESCOM Financial x FW Present "Financial Basics"
Tue 10/28 • 12PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
Basic Needs Center at Strathmore 106
This session will cover the basics of budgeting, saving, debt management, credit and more. It'll be a great opportunity to review the basics and connect with valuable resources. Lunch will be provided to the first 40 attendees. Stick around to the end for a book raffle as well.
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1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Tue 10/28 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Career Pop-Ins @ the LGBTQ CRC
Tue 10/28 • 2PM - 4PM PDT
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Questions about your resume, grad school plans, or how to bring your authentic self to your career? We've got you covered. Stop by the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center for a 15-minute, 1:1 chat with a an advisor from the Career Center. No appointment needed!
Wednesday October 29
BruinsVote Event: Boos and Ballots
Canceled Wed 10/29 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM PDT
Los Angeles Tennis Center (LATC) Straus Clubhouse
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Fowler Out Loud: Mariachi de Uclatlan
Wed 10/29 • 6PM - 8PM PDT RSVP
Fowler Museum
Our annual concert under the stars with Mariachi de Uclatlán—the first mariachi ensemble established at an academic university, led by Grammy-winning musical director Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán, and admired around the world for its passionate musical excellence—will celebrate Día de los Muertos with the music of influential Mexican composers. Fowler Out Loud is an evening concert series that invites UCLA students from various disciplines to perform at the museum.
Zotero & Scrivener: Tools for Managing Research and Writing
Wed 10/29 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
In this workshop, we will show the basic functions of Zotero and Scrivener and demonstrate how these tools can significantly improve organizational systems for research and writing. We will also explain how Zotero integrates with Microsoft Word and Scrivener programs.
Food Studies Resources at the UCLA Library and Beyond
Wed 10/29 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
Food studies is a growing interdisciplinary field that examines the cultural, economic, political and environmental dimensions of food. Research resources in food studies are equally broad, and can present a challenge for beginner researchers and experienced researchers alike. This workshop will provide an introductory overview of food studies related resources at the UCLA Library and beyond. This workshop is intended for those just getting started in food studies research, as well as experienced researchers interested in exploring beyond their academic specialty. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructor: Alexandra Solodkaya, Rothman Family Food Studies Librarian
FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 10/29 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!
Books & Bonding
Wed 10/29 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Explore your sense of belonging and foster connection, self-awareness, and community.
Wellfest Pop Up on the Hill
Wed 10/29 • 6PM - 8PM PDT
The Hill (Sunset Village)
Join us in Sunset Village on the Hill for a Creative Wellness Collaboration with the Learning Centers. We will be bringing in the Halloween season and sharing campus wellbeing resources
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Wed 10/29 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Queer Creative Writing Space
Wed 10/29 • 4PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The Queer Creative Writing Space meets bi-weekly during the academic year. This space is for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels who would like to stretch their creative writing muscles and meet other writers!
Thursday October 30
UCLA Recreation Pumpkin Spice Halloween Walk 2025
Thu 10/30 • 10:30AM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP
UCLA Campus
Register now to be part of this spooktacular campus adventure! Stroll solo or with your favorite ghouls (aka co-workers or friends) to at least 3 haunted stations across campus between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Get a stamp at each location, collect fun prizes, earn a FREE Halloween-themed t-shirt* when you finish at the John Wooden Center with 3 stamps! Attend the walk and be entered to win a FREE Apple Watch Series 11*, courtesy of the UCLA Computer Store!
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Reflect with RISE: Growing in Gratitude
Thu 10/30 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us for a beginner friendly guided meditation. Take some time to breathe, meet community, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, and stillness.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Thu 10/30 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
The Right of Return: A Report on UCLA Library's Open Books Pilot
Thu 10/30 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
UCLA Library will present initial findings from its Open Books Pilot, a project designed to restore copyright ownership to UCLA faculty for selected monograph publications. Supported by a 2023 grant from the Arcadia Fund, the pilot facilitates the re-acquisition of rights from publishers. This enables faculty to regain control over their intellectual property and makes the titles available open access. Through Creative Commons licensing and deposit in the UC eScholarship repository, the program ensures long-term preservation and global access to faculty scholarship. This initiative aligns with Arcadia’s mission to promote open access and the free exchange of knowledge. We will discuss how the pilot is a win-win for all participants. Join us to learn how this model empowers faculty authors, institutions and publishers, and how it contributes to a more open and equitable scholarly publishing ecosystem. Presented by Rina Pantalony and Jennifer Chan
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Tableau in 60 Minutes: Build and Share a Simple Dashboard
Thu 10/30 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library, Data Science Center, Room 11630L
Learn the basics of Tableau. Connect a CSV, make one clear chart, add a filter and share your work. No prior experience needed. You will learn: How to connect a CSV or Excel file Dimensions vs Measures and Discrete vs Continuous How to build a line or bar chart How to add a filter, labels, and tooltips How to save to Tableau Public or locally Stretch goal if time allows, place two sheets on a simple dashboard Setup Install Tableau Public, or Desktop with an academic key Sample data provided. We help at the start Session will be led by Tim Dennis, director of the UCLA Library Data Science Center.
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An Introduction to Artists' Books
Thu 10/30 • 1PM - 2PM PDT
Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360
Workshop participants will receive an introduction to artists' books. In this hands-on workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage with artists' books from the collection of UCLA Library's Arts Library. The workshop will provide an overview of the history of artists' books and also introduce participants to various structures, forms and bindings. Resources for creating artists' books will also be discussed. Session will be led by Robert Gore, visual arts librarian
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Friday October 31
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Fri 10/31 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Ace and Aro Space
Fri 10/31 • 1PM - 2:30PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The Ace and Aro Space is a weekly dialogue and affinity space wanting to build community or learn more about the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums.
Queer Fandom Fanatics
Fri 10/31 • 1PM - 2PM PDT RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Come geek out with others about all things pop culture through a queer lens!
Saturday November 1
ICA Fall Conference 2025
Sat 11/1 • 9AM - 5:30PM PDT
1336 S Berendo Street
This is ICA’s annual fall conference—a time to worship God, grow in devotion to Christ, learn to trust and obey, be equipped to love the lost, and “offer our lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God as a spiritual act of worship.” (Romans 12:1)
Monday November 3
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Mon 11/3 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
SwD x Career Center Walking Tour
Mon 11/3 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Discover resources and services the Career Center has to offer to support your professional journey! Meet at the BRC at 11:50am to walk over together or join us at the Career Center
Tuesday November 4
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Accessible by Design: Creating Inclusive Digital Course Materials
Tue 11/4 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
Digital accessibility isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a commitment to equity and inclusion. This presentation explores why digital accessibility matters in the college classroom and how instructors can proactively remove digital barriers. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of common accessibility challenges and actionable strategies to address them. Learn how small changes to your course design process can significantly improve the learning experience for all students, including those with disabilities. Practical examples and tools will be shared to help you implement digital accessibility practices immediately. Presenters: Travis Lee (Disabilities and Computing Program), Nate McKee (Bruin Learn Center of Excellence), Jess Gregg (Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences and TLC) #digitalaccessibility, #inclusion, #removedigitalbarriers, #learningforallstudents Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to edp@teaching.ucla.edu.
Movement and Meditation
Tue 11/4 • 1:15PM - 2PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks).
Become the Next Best Version of You
Tue 11/4 • 5PM - 6PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Cultivate compassion, discipline, and skill to transform yourself.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Tue 11/4 • 1PM - 3PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Wednesday November 5
BruinsVote Event: Election Night Watch Party
Canceled Wed 11/5 • 5PM - 10PM PST
Pauley Pavilion Club
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Strategies for Writing Effective Scientific Papers
Wed 11/5 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will address basic principles for writing scientific papers and offer strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. We will also introduce key points from Joshua Schimel's book Writing Science on developing good narrative structure and clarity to make writing engaging and impactful.
Preparing to Teach: Active Learning (Online workshop)
Wed 11/5 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Please join us for a foundational pedagogical training on active learning, a tried-and-true approach to inclusively engaging students as agents in their learning. After reviewing the benefits and principles of active learning, we will explore classroom activities and active learning tools suitable for a range of disciplines, course sizes, and modalities. Following a demonstration of strategies such as in-class polling and think-pair-share, participants will complete an activity to discern active learning strategies suitable for their context and work to identify equity and accessibility considerations for classroom implementation. This online workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Instructors, TAs, and postdocs are all welcome to attend. Register to receive the Zoom link. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 3pm-4pm on Zoom. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Introduction to Nursing Resources
Wed 11/5 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Join for an introduction to commonly used Nursing resources such as CINAHL, Joanna Briggs Suite, ebooks, etc. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructor: Antonia Osuna-Garcia, Health and Life Sciences Librarian
Books & Bonding
Wed 11/5 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Love books? Care about mental health? Crave good convos with great people? You’re in the right place! Books and Bonding is a weekly club that meets to discuss ideas around various mental health topics and create a community of resilient Bruins.
Thursday November 6
Dissertation 101
Thu 11/6 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
This workshop will give an overview of the dissertation requirement in terms of structure, process, and role in one's career trajectory. The workshop will address the dissertation from multiple angles to deepen attendees' understanding of decisions and choices around the planning and execution of the dissertation.
Mapping Your Way to Success: Finding and Using Maps at the UCLA Library
Thu 11/6 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Learn about the world-class map collection at the UCLA Library and how to incorporate maps in your research. We will discuss how to find and access maps, and then move towards how to read maps critically and discuss the many ways they can be incorporated in research across all disciplines and majors. Researching primary sources like maps can be intimidating, but after this workshop you’ll leave with the skills you need for success. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you are registered, you will receive the Zoom invitation details the day before the workshop.
GSPSE November Drop-In Hours
Thu 11/6 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Powell 190
Join us in person at Powell Library 190 to consult with the Graduate Student Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement team on teaching-related professional development topics over light snacks and refreshments. Topics include: course design, instructional technology, strategizing for the academic job market, and support with ongoing teaching commitments (TAships, etc.).
Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network (In Person)
Thu 11/6 • 11:30AM - Mon 11/10 • 1PM PST RSVP
Join us at RISE for lunch and engaging in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.
SwD Virtual Career Drop-Ins (11/6)
Thu 11/6 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST
Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation. Open for both Undergrad, Grad, and Post Doc SwDs
Suicide Safe Training
Thu 11/6 • 9:30AM - 11:30AM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
This suicide prevention training includes step-by-step techniques to help a student at risk, life-promoting skills, and community resources. This training is appropriate for all members of the UCLA community, including campus partners, staff, faculty, and students who wish to better understand suicide and assist with its prevention outside of mental health settings.
Rclone in 60 Minutes: Safe and Fast File Transfer
Thu 11/6 • 12PM - 1PM PST RSVP
Charles E. Young Research Library, Data Science Center, Room 11630L
Move and sync files between your computer and cloud storage with confidence. No prior experience needed. You will learn What rclone is and when to use it How to create a remote connection for Google Drive, Box, or S3 with rclone config How to list files and check destinations with rclone ls How to transfer files with copy and when to mirror with sync How to practice safely with --dry-run, --interactive, and progress output
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Friday November 7
How do you lead in Graduate School?
Fri 11/7 • 2PM - 3:30PM PST
Effective Project Management Strategies for the Busy Grad. Learn effective project management strategies to support your many roles as a graduate student, teaching assistant, mentor/femtor, team player, research and more!
Suicide Safe Training
Fri 11/7 • 2PM - 4PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
This suicide prevention training includes step-by-step techniques to help a student at risk, life-promoting skills, and community resources. This training is appropriate for all members of the UCLA community, including campus partners, staff, faculty, and students who wish to better understand suicide and assist with its prevention outside of mental health settings.
Wednesday November 12
Technical Resources at UCLA: Standards and Patents
Wed 11/12 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Ever been curious about what technical standards and patents are? Or how to find them? In this workshop you'll gain an introductory overview to technical standards and patents, as well as guidance on how to locate them at UCLA. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructor: Shelby Hallman, Physical Science and Engineering Librarian
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FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 11/12 • 10AM - 11AM PST
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!
Books & Bonding
Wed 11/12 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join the RISE Center for Books and Bonding every Wednesday. RISE will be providing the books and there will be no assigned readings, so please stop by if you are interested.
Educational Innovation and Scholarly Teaching Seminar Series: Taking Off the Rose-Colored Glasses
Wed 11/12 • 10AM - 11AM PST RSVP
Pritzker 1531
Undergraduate students are rarely taught how science and medicine perpetuate disparities or how these fields can be leveraged for change. During this seminar, Dr. Tripp will address how undergraduate science education can play a role in addressing persistent health disparities rooted in systemic oppression and implicit bias through justice-centered science curricula from her study. Undergraduate researchers with lived experiences of oppression, alongside community partners, co-created Social Justice in Science case studies that were implemented in an upper-division human physiology course. These materials guided pre-health students to connect physiology content with broader issues of health disparities and advocacy. Findings from student interviews revealed growth in critical consciousness, encompassing the ability to critically reflect on structural oppression that produces inequities, to develop critical self-efficacy to challenge these injustices, and to act in solidarity with those most affected. These findings underscore how justice-centered, community-informed curricula can empower educators to cultivate socially responsive healthcare professionals and scientists prepared to confront inequities. Bio: Brie Tripp is an Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Davis. She leads a lab of undergraduate researchers who study how to promote social and racial justice in undergraduate science classrooms, as well as the impacts of alternative grading practices. The lab performs mixed methods education and psychology research by centering students’ voices from underserved communities and developing justice-centered curricula in physiology and neurobiology education.
Thursday November 13
Introduction to Primary Source Research
Thu 11/13 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Whether you’re looking to enhance your paper, learn your community’s history or trace your family tree, primary sources are a vital resource for any researcher looking to engage with the past and present. If you’ve ever been intimidated by archival spaces or had difficulty finding specific sources, UCLA Library is here to help. Join Kelsey Brown and Kate Ridgewell as they guide you through enriching your research by understanding, finding, accessing and incorporating primary sources. This lecture-based workshop is designed for students and researchers with little to no experience with primary sources and will not be recorded. This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day before the workshop.
Wellbeing: Pedagogy of Unwellness: Mimi Khuc book discussion
Thu 11/13 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
Please join us on Thursday, November 13, 3-4pm in Powell Library room 190 for a TLC-facilitated book club for Dear Elia: letters from the Asian American abyss by Mimi Khúc, including discussion questions and reflective exercises. Participants will discuss what “wellness,” “wellbeing,” and “unwellness,” mean to them; reflect on their own sense of wellbeing or unwellness, as well as how that relates to their positionality within the university; and explore strategies for care-centered pedagogy to foster wellbeing for students and instructors. This event is open to all instructors, including graduate students and postdocs. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Thu 11/13 • 10AM - 11AM PST
This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyEvents on MyUCLA.
Grads Just Want To Have Fun: Let your inner child shine
Thu 11/13 • 4PM - 6PM PST
TBD
Enjoy fun nostalgic activities and snacks as your inner child shines during this social event!
Tuesday November 18
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Streamlining Course Resources: Utilizing Free Library Reserves with Leganto
Tue 11/18 • 10AM - 10:20AM PST RSVP
This session will introduce you to Leganto (the "Course Reading List" tool) in Bruin Learn to request course reserves from UCLA Library. Please join us to learn how the Library can support your class by providing free access to required and recommended course texts to your students. Presenter: Emilie Eshbaugh, Access Services Reserves Lead, UCLA Library. #bruinlearn, #leganto, #coursereadinglist, #freeaccess, #accessibletext Each academic quarter, the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) hosts a weekly series of 10+10 Pop-Up sessions on Zoom. These brief, 10-minute presentations focus on specific topics related to course design, teaching, learning, and assessment, and are led by instructional designers and developers from TLC and campus partners. The “+10” refers to an optional 10-minute discussion following each presentation, where participants can ask questions and share insights. These sessions are open to all UCLA instructors—including faculty, lecturers, instructors of record, graduate student instructors, and postdoctoral scholars. Please direct any inquiries to edp@teaching.ucla.edu.
Wednesday November 19
Creating Effective Figures and Visual Aids for Conference Presentations and Publications
Wed 11/19 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
This workshop focuses on strategies for designing effective figures and visual materials for conference presentations, publications, and other contexts. The workshop will also introduce different software packages that can be used to create high-quality figures, and offer further resources for learning these programs.
Choosing a Citation Manager: EndNote vs. Zotero
Wed 11/19 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Using a citation manager adds ease and efficiency to conducting research and writing papers, but what citation manager is the best for you? We’ll describe the pros and cons of EndNote and Zotero to help you decide between them! This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop. Instructors: Molly Hemphill, Medical Education Librarian Robert Johnson, Clinical and Research Support Librarian
Explaining Complex Concepts Effectively in Your Teaching
Wed 11/19 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Powell 190
This event is designed for international graduate students and postdocs as part of International Education Week. This interactive workshop will equip instructors with strategies to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively in their courses. Participants will address the unique challenges international instructors face, as well as learn practical techniques for breaking down difficult material. Leave with a concrete action plan and renewed confidence in your teaching. No prior teaching experience is required. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday November 20
Using AI Tools Effectively and Ethically
Thu 11/20 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Powell 320 (CLICC Classroom C)
UCLA students, faculty and staff are invited to register for this hands-on workshop exploring the ethical and practical uses of generative A.I. tools. Led by UCLA Library staff, this 90 minute workshop will focus on writing effective prompts, evaluating A.I.’s ability to understand and summarize academic writing and explore ways to use A.I. tools to improve research strategies, while keeping issues of plagiarism, intellectual property protection and other impacts of A.I. in mind. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own or borrow a CLICC laptop or Chromebook(opens in a new tab) to follow along with workshop activities. This workshop will be led by Michelle Brasseur and Helen Song.
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Preparing to Teach: Efficient Grading (Online workshop)
Thu 11/20 • 3PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Worried about your grading load this quarter? Join us for a workshop centered on time-saving strategies for grading many students. Along with a walkthrough of how to leverage tools such as comment libraries, rubrics, and automated grading, we will discuss the differences between assessment and grading, as well as how you can establish feedback loops with your class without having to give detailed comments on every piece of student work. Participants will leave this session prepared to integrate a new strategy or tool into their course and having had the opportunity to troubleshoot and brainstorm with colleagues. This online workshop will be facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). All instructors, including TAs and postdocs, are welcome. The event will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, 3pm-4pm. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network Series
Thu 11/20 • 11AM - 12:30PM PST RSVP
Grab your lunch and join us on zoom to engage in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.
SwD Virtual Career Drop-Ins (11/20)
Thu 11/20 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST
Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation. Open for both Undergrad, Grad, and Post Doc SwDs
Wednesday November 26
FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 11/26 • 10AM PST
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!
Wednesday December 3
Preparing to Teach: Bring Your Own Syllabus
Wed 12/3 • 2PM - 4PM PST RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
Are you looking to refresh, rewrite, or rethink your syllabus? Are you designing a new course, and want to learn about best practices for syllabus design? Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for a co-working session during which you will look at example syllabi, consider best practices for student-centered and inclusive syllabus design, and peer review each other’s materials. This session is open to all instructors, including TAs and postdocs. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 2pm-4pm in Powell 190. Please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network
Wed 12/3 • 10AM - 11:30AM PST RSVP
Grab your lunch and join us on zoom to engage in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.
Thursday December 4
SwD Virtual Career Drop Ins (12/4)
Thu 12/4 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST
Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation.
Wednesday December 10
FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 12/10 • 10AM - 11AM PST
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!
Thursday December 11
GSPSE December Drop-In Hours
Thu 12/11 • 2PM - 4PM PST
Powell 190
Join us in Powell Library 190 for TA and postdoc drop-in hours, social grading edition! Work through your end of quarter grading while enjoying refreshments and building community with your fellow TAs. TLC staff members from the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement (GSPSE) team will also be available to support you.
Saturday December 13
Pajama Jammy Jam
Sat 12/13 • 4PM - 7PM PST
Location available upon RSVP!
Celebrate the holidays in your coziest pajamas! Join us for brunch, games, and giveaways for the whole family at our festive Pajama Jammy Jam Party. Hosted in collaboration with UCLA Residential Life, Students with Dependents Program, and Bruin Underground Scholars Program.
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SwD x BUS Pajama Jammy Jam
Sat 12/13 • 4PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Join us for a festive and cozy holiday Pajama Party with brunch, games, and giveaways for all families! Come dressed in your cozy PJs (not required)
Friday January 16
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Fri 1/16 • 11AM - 12PM PST
This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyEvents on MyUCLA.