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Dennis Storer Classic Invitational Location: Westwood, CA

Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on January 17, 2026 at 10 am. Explore our 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 and are given a grace period of 5 minutes. This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required. Location: La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive

Join in on this FREE martial arts workshop. Open to all students & Rec members. All experience levels are welcome, and no pre-registration is required. Location: John Wooden Center, Blue Room

Dennis Storer Classic Invitational Location: Westwood, CA

Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. A Nice Place South Korea, 2009 For a decade, sociologist-turned-filmmaker Cho Uhn follows four generations of a family repeatedly displaced from Seoul’s hillside slum of Daldongne. Through grandma (halmeoni in Korean) Jung, the family’s emotional anchor, the film traces their struggle for stability amid demolition and redevelopment. Both ethnographic and experimental, this documentary exposes how urban poverty persists across generations in a rapidly modernizing Korea. A Nice Place premiered at the 2009 Seoul International Women’s Film Festival. Digital, color, 90 min. Directors: Cho Uhn, Park Kyoung-tae. Parasite South Korea, 2019 Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece peels back layers of class, envy and survival with surgical precision. Following the resourceful working-class Kim family as they infiltrate a wealthy household, this Academy Award–winning film morphs seamlessly from social satire to psychological thriller to tragedy. Through breathtaking use of vertical space — from the custom-built sets of a decrepit basement apartment to the lofty heights of a hilltop mansion — Bong crafts a searing portrait of inequality, where aspiration inevitably curdles into horror and the dream of upward mobility becomes a slippery slope of epic proportions. DCP, color, 132 min. Director/Screenwriter: Bong Joon-ho. With: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam. —Public Programmer Beandrea July Part of: (Dis)placement: Fluctuations of Home, Part II Location: Billy Wilder Theater

Dennis Storer Classic Invitational Location: Westwood, CA

UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Location: A129 Murphy Hall

Looking to boost student engagement or make your Bruin Learn site easier to navigate-- even mid-quarter? It’s never too late to learn small, effective design tricks that help streamline your course site and help students stay on track. Presenter: Caroline Kong, Senior Associate Director for Engaged Digital Learning #bruin-learn-setup #support-student-navigation #favorite-tips 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 instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu.

It's Transfer Bruin Week 2026! Join us as we kick off a weeklong celebration of the UCLA Transfer Community with breakfast (while the food lasts) & information about all the events that will be hosted for Transfer Bruin week 2026! Location: Kerckhoff 128

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. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Learn about budgeting a post-grad salary, popular retirement plan options and how they connect to investing. This workshop is for students who would like a glimpse of what to expect post-graduation from UCLA. Lunch will be provided! Location: Strathmore 106

Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.

Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks). Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff. Location: Bruin Plaza

Join the Transfer Student Center and Undergraduate Research Centers to learn about research in STEM and humanities/social science fields, how to start your research journey, and explore supportive campus resources. Boba will be provided! Location: Career Center Room 200 (Strathmore)

Come join for a workshop from Project UnLonely bridging creative expression with meaningful connection-building. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

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! Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/95322790676

UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE in-person workshop in partnership with UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! The UCLA Basic Needs at Strathmore is located between the Luskin Center and UCPD on Westwood Blvd and in the same building as the Career Center. No RSVP required. Location: 555 Westwood Plaza Strathmore Building, Room 106

Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind. Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/98542923648

Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to practice your English conversation skills? Check out Dashew Center's English Language Circle (ELC)! Here you will have an opportunity to practice your English with other language learners. The circle is led by a native English speaker, who will help you become more confident in your speaking skills and who can answer your language and grammar questions. All of our ELC sessions will take place on Zoom this Winter 2026. Space is limited to 20 participants per session. Participants are welcome to enjoy their lunch during these sessions. The Zoom link will be shared via email upon registering. Please email us at intlprograms@saonet.ucla.edu with any questions.

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. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Join CAPS SwD for a parenting and caregiving student support group where you can find a space for connecting, pausing, and being present. Location: https://bit.ly/SwDSupportJan21

In the first session of the LGBTQ CRC’s Inclusive Excellence Training series, participants will be introduced to foundational language and vocabulary as they relate to gender and sexuality, including a brief overview of holistic and intentional frameworks. Participants will come away with strategies and action steps for advocacy in supporting students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

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. Location: LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

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 improving resilience and create a community of resilient Bruins. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

CripQueers welcome people of all abilities and experiences, with the intention of connecting with others, opening dialogues, and offering support. This will be a hybrid offering. Please RSVP via the interest form to receive the link for virtual attendance. Location: LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Undergraduate Student Initiated Education (USIE) gives juniors and seniors the rare chance to design and lead their own lower-division seminar under the guidance of a faculty mentor. If you’re interested in sharing an academic passion, building teaching and leadership skills, and shaping a meaningful learning experience for your peers, this workshop will walk you through what the program involves and how to prepare a strong application. Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/xZ5t5jLKRzGML-HXZEioyw#/registration

Marilyn Gray, Graduate Writing Center Director In this workshop, we will discuss how to set up an organized system for a large-scale research and writing project, especially the writing components. Location: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1872030

In this workshop, we will discuss how to set up an organized system for a large-scale research and writing project, especially the writing components.

Learn how to apply to develop and teach a course based on YOUR doctoral research through the Collegium of University Teaching Fellows program! Graduate student fellows will receive tuition and fee remission during the quarter when they teach their course, provided they meet all eligibility requirements. Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for an information session on January 22, 28, or February 2 to learn more about program requirements and the application process. Attend either session; the content will be duplicative.

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. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Training and drop-in session for students to learn more about myCAE, outline how to access and navigate their myCAE Portal, and provide an opportunity to troubleshoot any brief questions around students' use of myCAE.

The Career Center is excited to announce our “Transfer Pop-Ins” at the Transfer Student Center (TSC). These are your golden 15-minute slots to get personalized, one-on-one career advice that caters specifically to your unique journey as a transfer student from UCLA Career Counselors. Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

Come together on Thursday, January 22nd from 2:00–3:00 PM in SAC Conference Room 1 for our first Community Program Meeting of 2026! Build community, enjoy a free meal, hear from a campus partner, and engage in our fun activity! RSVP by Tuesday, 1/20 to be counted for food. Location: SAC 1

Come and paint whatever your heart desires! Refreshments will be provided! Location: Bruin Resource Center (Student Activities Center B44)

Join us for a cozy pause in a busy winter season, a low-pressure space to unwind, create and decorate a small candle, and set a small intention. Students can reflect, craft a simple affirmation, and carry a little reminder of their own inner light through the rest of the season. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Join us for 20’s Talk - a weekly space for navigating friendships, dating, mental well-being, and life’s transitions in your twenties with fellow Bruins. Engage in meaningful discussions, hear expert insights from guest speakers, and connect with the community - plus, enjoy free pizza and refreshments! Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Marilyn Gray, Graduate Writing Center Director In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for time management, goal setting, and productivity when conducting large-scale research and writing projects, especially for the writing components. Location: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1872038

In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for time management, goal setting, and productivity when conducting large-scale research and writing projects, especially for the writing components.

All those in the Transfer Mentorship Program are invited to join us and watch a movie! (If you are not in the Mentorship Program you can still crash) Food will be provided! Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

Our goal is to encourage students to build more sustainable habits by hosting a hygiene refill and clothing swap event to promote sustainable resources that are accessible to students. We plan to set up multiple table stations with bulk hygiene refills(shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap), clothing, and information about clothing and hygiene-related waste. Students will be welcome to bring a reusable container to refill with hygiene products, or look for any clothing items to bring home with them free of charge! Location: Sunset Plaza

Join us for a beginner friendly guided meditation. Take some time to breathe, meet community, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, and stillness. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be conducting the Winter 2026 census on Friday, January 23, 2026 to ensure financial aid recipients are enrolled full time (12 units or more) unless otherwise approved for the Fee Reduced Program. Being enrolled in less than full time status while not approved for the Fee Reduced Program will result in your financial aid being recalculated.

Join the Teaching and Learning Center's Instructional Designer's Course Design Workshop and get valuable assistance with topics like: - Backward Design and Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion and Community Building - Feedback and Data In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the course design workshop also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) starting January 23rd through February 20th. Please register by December 17th to participate and build confidence in your course design skills.

FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA Health experts on the latest wellbeing research, practical recommendations, and more. Just thirty minutes via Zoom over your lunch hour. Join live, listen in, and come ready with questions. Take good care. January 2026: Strength Training for Longevity: The Minimum Effective Dose for Busy People with Dr. Swisher, UCLA Health Want to stay strong, mobile, and independent as you age—but don’t have time for long workouts? Learn about the minimum effective dose of strength training—the smallest amount needed for real, lasting benefits. Learn how strength training can support bone health, muscle, balance, and energy. Discover simple, efficient, and sustainable strategies that fit into real life—perfect for busy people who want maximum benefits with minimal time. Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/o3hDoD2dTPO5X4GT5l0DYA#/registration

UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a series of workshops for assistance with the 26-27 FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for a FREE virtual workshop to receive tips and tricks on how to complete your Financial Aid application by the Priority Filing Deadline of March 2, 2026 (9pm PST)! Meeting ID: 927 1312 6507 Passcode: 469741 No RSVP required. Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/92713126507?pwd=shiMgvgdb5T20SEtkKwWpKXvIyGgQ1.1

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. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Join us for the Snowflakes & Sneakers Transfer Ball! In honor of Transfer Bruin Week, we're hosting a dance in collaboration with UAS ResLife! Families are encouraged to wear sneakers and dance wear. This event is open to all families (current transfer, former transfer, allies). Enjoy pizza for dinner, dancing, and treats for all families! For questions, please email swd@saonet.ucla.edu Location: UAS

In-person: Karen Pearlman, filmmaker; Lilya Kaganovsky, professor and chair, UCLA Department of Slavic, East European & Eurasian Languages & Cultures. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Cinema’s First Nasty Women returns to the Billy Wilder Theater! Its name a riff on the feminist cri de cœur that arose during the 2016 presidential election, Cinema’s First Nasty Women is an ongoing, curated project to rediscover and revel in the anarchic spirit of women comedians who brought a rebellious energy to the early silent screen. Organized by an international team of film archivists and scholars, Maggie Hennefeld, Laura Horak and Elif Rongen-Kaynakçi, this new travelling program of restored titles from the project comes with a special twist. Archival collections can inspire new research which in turn helps grow new audiences, but they can also inspire new films. Based in Australia, with The Physical TV Company, filmmaker and author Karen Pearlman has built a feminist film practice that puts cinema’s past and present in dialogue in brilliantly constructed, canon-busting short film essays. For “Cinema’s First Nasty Women: Breaking Plates and Smashing the Patriarchy,” Pearlman drew on the project's images and energy for her latest short, Breaking Plates. The Archive is thrilled to have Pearlman as our guest at the Billy Wilder Theater with a selection of her work along with the Los Angeles premiere of Breaking Plates and the silent slapstick female performers that inspired it. Programmed by Paul Malcolm with Maggie Hennefeld, Laura Horak, Karen Pearlman and Richard James Allen. Notes written by Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm. Woman with an Editing Bench Australia, 2016 Channeling the explosive montage editing style of Soviet-era filmmaker Elizaveta Svilova, Karen Pearlman centers Svilova’s creative contributions in Dziga Vertov’s work, including Man With a Movie Camera, among their many other other documentary collaborations. DCP, color, 15 min. Director/Screenwriter: Karen Pearlman. With: Leeanna Walsman, Richard James Allen, Marcus Graham. After the Facts Australia, 2018 Director Karen Pearlman reclaims the “Kuleshov Effect” from the male theorist who named it for Esfir Shub and the other pioneering Soviet-era women editors who actually developed and deployed it on screen. DCP, b&w, 5 min. Director/Screenwriter: Karen Pearlman. I want to make a film about women Australia, 2019 In this “speculative love letter to Russian constructivist women,” director Karen Pearlman reimagines how leading Soviet-era artists, including filmmaker Lilya Brik, designer Varvara Stepanova and editor Esfir Shub, transformed their kitchens into labs for collective creative exploration and production during a period of harsh repression and marginalization. DCP, b&w, 12 min. Director/Screenwriter: Karen Pearlman. With: Victoria Haralabidou, Inga Romantsova, Liliya May. Breaking Plates Australia, 2024 Galvanized by the anarchic energies on display in the films of the Cinema’s First Nasty Women project but also acutely aware of the course of film history from there, filmmaker Karen Pearlman and her on-screen collaborator Violette Ayad confront the question, “What happened to our revolution?” Breaking Plates is less an answer than a declarative, spirited act to reclaim silent cinema’s disrupted female agency and channel it into a new liberated cinema of today. DCP, color, 25 min. Director/Screenwriter: Karen Pearlman. With: Violette Ayad, Karen Pearlman, Richard James Allen. The Nervous Kitchen Maid (Victoire a ses nerfs) France, 1907 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Gonca Feride Varol, 3 min. Rosalie and Her Phonograph (Rosalie et son Phono) France, 1911 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Renée T. Coulombe, 4 min. Director: Romeo Bosetti. Mary Jane's Mishap U.K., 1903 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Gonca Feride Varol, 3 min. Director: George Albert Smith. Zoé and the Miraculous Umbrella (Zoé et le parapluie miraculeux) France, 1913 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Gonca Feride Varol, 4 min. Léontine Pulls the Strings (Les ficelles de Léontine) France, 1910 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Veronica Leahy, 7 min. Hypnotizing the Hypnotist U.S., 1911 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Gerson Lazo-Quiroga, 7 min. Director: Laurence Trimble. Cunégonde the Coachwoman (Cunégonde femme cochère) France, 1913 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Gonca Feride Varol, 6 min. With: Little Chrysia. The Boy Detective or the Abductors Foiled U.S., 1908 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by José María Serralde Ruiz, 5 min. With: Robert Harron, Edward Dillon. The Maids’ Strike (La grève des bonnes) France, 1906 DCP, b&w, silent with original music by Renée C. Baker, 7 min. Total runtim Location: Billy Wilder Theater