Week 3

Monday October 12

Geology Games Pop-up

Time Mon 10/12 • 12PM - 2PM PDT

Science and Engineering Library, 4697 Geology Building

Drop by the Geology Library Reading Room to play board games, make personalized buttons and check out Library collections! Games are a great way to meet and make connections with new people, especially for those new to campus. Staff will be available to help facilitate the games and all levels of experience are welcome!

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Library

Tuesday October 13

South Bay Book Club – October

Time Tue 10/13 • 7PM PDT

@ Come join Bruin Alumni and Friends for a fun and relaxing discussion of books. We try to curate a wide variety of genres (all recommended by our own members) to accommodate all tastes and to encourage each other to read something we wouldn’t on our own. We would love to have you join us. All are welcome! October: The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club. ### [South Bay Network](https://alumni.ucla.edu/organizer/south-bay-network/) [View Organizer Website](https://alumni.ucla.edu/network/south-bay-network/) Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Alumni

Wednesday October 14

Writing a Literature Review (Introduction and Overview) (Oct 14)

Time Wed 10/14 • 5:15PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP

This workshop will describe literature reviews across multiple contexts and genres. The workshop will also cover strategies and best practices for note-taking, preparatory steps, writing process issues, and organization.

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Graduate Writing Center

Thursday October 15

Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop

Time Thu 10/15 • 11AM - 12PM PDT

Zoom

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 MyUCLA by going to Campus Life> Calendar> Event Reservations> Find Events.

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Office of the Dean of Students

2nd Act – The Academy

Time Thu 10/15 • 12PM - 3PM PDT

UCLA Campus – Location provided upon RSVP.

@ The 2nd Act Academy is a 6-week learning experience which blends intellectual engagement with personal reflection and practical next steps to help you reimagine what is next. Join 50 of your peers as you learn, grow, develop and build community with Bruins. Sold Out Add to calendar * Google Calendar * iCalendar * Outlook 365 * Outlook Live

Alumni

Accessibility Workshop 2 - Bruin Learn and Accessibility

Time Thu 10/15 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP

Zoom

This workshop is only open to instructors. This workshop will examine Bruin Learn through an accessibility lens. Participants will learn how to structure pages, write useful link and alt text, improve readability and more. Participants will also explore Bruin Learn's accessibility checking tools to find potential barriers, and then decide how to remediate the issues.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Assignments and Grading for TAs

Time Thu 10/15 • 2PM - 3PM PDT

Zoom

Enhance your teaching skills and streamline your work in Bruin Learn! This session is designed primarily for TAs and will cover creating and grading assignments and discussions, navigating the Gradebook, and providing student extensions and accommodations. Co-hosted by the Teaching and Learning Center and the Bruin Learn Center of Excellence. Audience: Faculty, TAs (with a focus on TAs)

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Bruin Learn Center of Excellence

Writing a Literature Review (Introduction and Overview) (Oct 15)

Time Thu 10/15 • 5:15PM - 6:15PM PDT RSVP

This workshop will describe literature reviews across multiple contexts and genres. The workshop will also cover strategies and best practices for note-taking, preparatory steps, writing process issues, and organization.

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Graduate Writing Center

Friday October 16

From Postdoc to Professor: A Teaching Readiness Intensive

Time Fri 10/16 • 10AM - 2PM PDT RSVP

Powell 186

From Postdoc to Professor brings together essential elements of teaching preparation into one engaging experience for postdoctoral scholars. Participants will strengthen their understanding of evidence-based, student-centered, and inclusive teaching practices; develop foundational course design skills; begin crafting a teaching philosophy statement; and build connections with peers and campus partners committed to teaching excellence. The program is part of UCLA’s annual Postdoctober recognition month.

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Teaching and Learning Center

Men's Rugby at Notre Dame University

Time Fri 10/16 • 3PM PDT

Stinson Rugby Field

NCR XVs Premier League

Club Sports Rugby