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Events

Saturday,
Apr 25
Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship (WIRA) Location: Rancho Cordova, CA
Berkeley
Bruin Classic Location: Los Angeles, CA
Baseball vs Cal Poly(10AM)Baseball
Bruin Classic Location: Los Angeles, CA
In person: Introduction by Artel Great, associate professor, San Francisco State University School of Cinema, and author of The Black Pack: Comedy, Race, and Resistance. Q&A with Great, The Five Heartbeats cast member Tico Wells and UCLA Associate Professor Scot Brown, Department of History. Location: Billy Wilder Theater
Sunday,
Apr 26
Baseball vs Cal Poly(10AM)Baseball
Powerlifting vs n/a(10AM)Powerlifting
Hidden Strength Mock Meet
ATOS Trio, Chamber Music at the Clark(2PM - 4PM) Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies
The German-based ATOS Trio will perform in Los Angeles for the first time at the Clark Library with selections from Joseph Haydn, Gaspar Cassadó, and Franz Schubert. Tickets are limited and go on sale at 12 noon on Tuesday, March24. Please visit the event website for full details. Location: Willam Andrews Clark Memorial Library
Estimathon(2:30PM - 5PM) Residential Life
The Estimathon is a team-based contest that combines trivia, game theory, and mathematical thinking. Teams have an few hour to work on a set of 13 estimation problems, the winning team being the one with the best set of estimates. Location: De Neve Plaza Room
In person: Introduction by Artel Great, associate professor, San Francisco State University School of Cinema, and author of The Black Pack: Comedy, Race, and Resistance. Q&A with Great and photographer Bruce Talamon. Harlem Nights marks the only film written, directed, produced by and starring Eddie Murphy. Set in 1930s Harlem, the film imagines a world of Black nightlife, entrepreneurship and survival amid gangsters and corrupt cops. Anchored by a jazzy score blending big band and Duke Ellington standards, the film unites three generations of Black comedy — Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor and Murphy — alongside an overflowing ensemble cast. Often misunderstood on release, Harlem Nights stands as a bold assertion of authorship and creative control, envisioning Black autonomy over space, style and destiny. Director/Screenwriter: Eddie Murphy. With: Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Jasmine Guy, Della Reese. Location: Billy Wilder Theater
Monday,
Apr 27
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins(1PM - 3PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
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
Secrets to Winning College Cash Part 1(5PM - 5:45PM) Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment
Does the scholarship search confuse you? Do your web searches yield thousands, if not millions, of useless links? Guided by the CSSE’s experts, you’ll learn techniques to help you save time and hone your research skills so you can find the right scholarship opportunities for you! You’ll also learn how to think about your profile and strengths the way scholarship donors do. Enrollment closes at 10:50am PT on the day of the workshop. Enrolled participants can access the Zoom link for this workshop in my.ucla.edu Academics -> Advising and Academic Services -> Workshops: https://be.my.ucla.edu/groupmanager/Events/Event/Reservations PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FOR REMINDER EMAILS. At the beginning of the workshop, you must provide your UID number to verify your status as a UCLA student who is on the Workshop Roster. CSSE workshops are protected intellectual property. Recording is not permitted.
Tuesday,
Apr 28
Cupcakes with K-9s(9AM - 11AM) Residential Life
Meet Nova and Rocket, UCPD's newest K-9 team members! Grab a cupcake, say hello, and get to know the officers working at UCLA. Location: De Neve Quad
When creating digital content—especially materials for your Bruin Learn site—you have an opportunity to improve engagement and learning for all students, not just those using assistive technologies like screen readers. In this session, we’ll cover how to effectively use heading structures and write meaningful alternative text for images. We'll also discuss how GenAI can support (but not replace!) your workflow, with tips on reviewing AI-generated content for accuracy and bias. Presenter: Karen Sobelman, Associate Instructional Designer, Instructional Design and Media Production #digital-accessibility #supporting-all-learners #accessible-headers #alt-text #GenAI-assistance 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.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins(11AM - 1PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
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
Study Abroad Q&A Drop-In(12PM - 1PM) Financial Aid and Scholarships
Are you considering studying abroad this 25/26 Academic Year? The International Education Office and UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a Q&A session to ensure all of your questions are answered! Please complete the RSVP form below to receive the Zoom details, thank you!
UCLA Affordability Workshop(12PM - 1PM) Financial Aid and Scholarships
Join UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships for a one-hour interactive workshop designed to help newly admitted students and their families better understand their financial aid offer and estimated net cost of attendance. During this hands-on session, a UCLA financial aid expert will walk you through the key parts of your Bruin Financial Aid Letter, explain the different types of aid offered, and demonstrate how to calculate what attending UCLA may actually cost after grants, scholarships, and other support. Please complete the RSVP form below to join us!
CAPS Drop-In Hours(1PM - 3PM) Transfer Student Center
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to support your mental health needs as you pursue your academic goals. No appointment required! For more information about CAPS: https://counseling.ucla.edu/ Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
Movement and Meditation(1:15PM - 2PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
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
Colors & Connection: Film(4PM - 5PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
Join a fun, free Campus Unlonely Films workshop! Watch powerful short fims, express yourself creatively, and connect through conversations. All students welcome -- no art or film background required. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Secrets to Winning College Cash Part 1(5PM - 5:45PM) Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment
Does the scholarship search confuse you? Do your web searches yield thousands, if not millions, of useless links? Guided by the CSSE’s experts, you’ll learn techniques to help you save time and hone your research skills so you can find the right scholarship opportunities for you! You’ll also learn how to think about your profile and strengths the way scholarship donors do. Enrollment closes at 10:50am PT on the day of the workshop. Enrolled participants can access the Zoom link for this workshop in my.ucla.edu Academics -> Advising and Academic Services -> Workshops: https://be.my.ucla.edu/groupmanager/Events/Event/Reservations PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FOR REMINDER EMAILS. At the beginning of the workshop, you must provide your UID number to verify your status as a UCLA student who is on the Workshop Roster. CSSE workshops are protected intellectual property. Recording is not permitted.
Creative Collective LLC: The Hill's Got Talent(6PM - 8:30PM) Residential Life
Talent show with performances by UCLA student to showcase their artistic talents. Location: Sunset Village Plaza
Wednesday,
Apr 29
SPRING CPT WEBINARS (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)(10AM - 11AM) Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars
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! Note: To access the webinar, students need to select “SSO” and type in “ucla” to be able to access the UCLA logon screen and sign in to the webinar. Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/95322790676
SPRING ENGLISH LANGUAGE CIRCLE: APRIL 29(12PM - 1PM) Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars
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 spring 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.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins(1PM - 3PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
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
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Dr. David Gray(2PM - 3PM) Undergraduate Research Center - Sciences
Have specific questions about UCLA Undergraduate Research Week or your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors. These sessions are open to undergraduates who would like to discuss topics such as: Presenting STEM research* Getting into research** Undergraduate research programs/opportunities Graduate school preparation Communicating your research *If your question is about presenting STEM research, make sure to check out our Virtual Presentation Guidelines. **If your question is about how to get started in research, we recommend watching our Getting into Research workshop before attending our office hours.
URC-Sciences Office Hours with Dr. David Gray(2PM - 3PM) Undergraduate Research Center – Sciences
Have specific questions about UCLA Undergraduate Research Week or your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors. These sessions are open to undergraduates who would like to discuss topics such as: Presenting STEM research* Getting into research** Undergraduate research programs/opportunities Graduate school preparation Communicating your research *If your question is about presenting STEM research, make sure to check out our Virtual Presentation Guidelines. **If your question is about how to get started in research, we recommend watching our Getting into Research workshop before attending our office hours. Location: Life Sciences Building, Room 2120
Secrets to Winning College Cash Part 2(5PM - 5:45PM) Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment
Designed as a follow-up to Secrets to Winning College Cash Part 1, this workshop walks participants through the strategic process of conducting routine online searches for scholarships. Participants who wish to enroll in this workshop must attend Secrets to Winning College Cash 1 prior to this Workshop Date. Enrollment closes at 10:50am PT on the day of the workshop. Enrolled participants can access the Zoom link for this workshop in my.ucla.edu Academics -> Advising and Academic Services -> Workshops: https://be.my.ucla.edu/groupmanager/Events/Event/Reservations PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FOR REMINDER EMAILS. At the beginning of the workshop, you must provide your UID number to verify your status as a UCLA student who is on the Workshop Roster. CSSE workshops are protected intellectual property and recording is not allowed.
Books & Bonding(5PM - 6PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) 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
Where can your writing and research interests go beyond a field-specific journal article or academic conference presentation? Writing for non-academic publications offers graduate students the opportunity to flex their creative muscles and develop a broader audience for their work. This workshop will help orient students within the world of non-academic writing, providing guidance on where to publish, how to translate complex ideas for a general audience and strategies for writing a pitch letter to a non-academic publication.
Creative Wellness(6PM - 8PM) Residential Life
Thursday,
Apr 30
Neurodiversity Empowerment Hour(10AM - 11AM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
Neurodiversity Empowerment Hour is a weekly virtual drop-in space where students can join a brief 10–15 minute session to receive support, learn about helpful campus resources, and explore ways to build skills for wellbeing and success. Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/91475273736
Reflect with RISE(11AM - 12PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
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
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins(11AM - 1PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
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
Career Center Transfer Pop-In(1:30PM - 3:30PM) Transfer Student Center
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)
Dialoguing with your Instructional Team about AI (In-person)(3PM - 4PM) Teaching and Learning Center
This workshop supports faculty and graduate student instructors in designing an AI policy for their course. Participants will discuss benefits and risks of GenAI use in education, before exploring their own perspectives from their disciplinary and instructional context. Finally, participants will work together to draft some guidelines for AI use in a course they may teach in the future. This workshop is designed for all instructors, including faculty and graduate students. Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions. Location: Powell Library, room 190
CRP Midterms Study Session(3PM - 5PM) Bruin Resource Center
Are you gearing up for midterms? Don't stress- come study with us! Spend some time preparing with CRP at our Midterms Study Session on Thursday, April 30th from 3-5pm in the Bruin Resource Center (SAC B44). Free coffee and pastries will be provided. Invite a friend! Make sure to RSVP by Tuesday, April 28th! Location: SAC B44 (Bruin Resource Center)
Writing a Literature Review(4PM - 5PM) Library
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Learn how to organize your research into a coherent and compelling literature review. All spring quarter Cornerstone workshops will be held on Zoom.
Queerness and Spirituality Space(4PM - 6PM) LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Whether you identify as religious, spiritual, both, or are interested in learning more about the intersections of queerness, religiosity, and spirituality, all are welcome to join us on Thursday, April 30th from 4-6pm to discuss how to live out a faith practice with pride! Location: LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
Secrets to Winning College Cash Part 2(5PM - 5:45PM) Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment
Designed as a follow-up to Secrets to Winning College Cash Part 1, this workshop walks participants through the strategic process of conducting routine online searches for scholarships. Participants who wish to enroll in this workshop must attend Secrets to Winning College Cash 1 prior to this Workshop Date. Enrollment closes at 10:50am PT on the day of the workshop. Enrolled participants can access the Zoom link for this workshop in my.ucla.edu Academics -> Advising and Academic Services -> Workshops: https://be.my.ucla.edu/groupmanager/Events/Event/Reservations PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FOR REMINDER EMAILS. At the beginning of the workshop, you must provide your UID number to verify your status as a UCLA student who is on the Workshop Roster. CSSE workshops are protected intellectual property and recording is not allowed.
A Fractured Liberation: Korea Under U.S. Occupation Book Talk(5PM - 6PM) Institute of American Cultures
Drawing from his recently published book, A Fractured Liberation: Korea under U.S. Occupation (Belknap/Harvard University Press, 2025), historian Kornel Chang will discuss how liberation was experienced from the ground up by ordinary Koreans while also showing how U.S. occupation forces reshaped - and often foreclosed - the possibilities that liberation had seem to open. Location: UCLA Bunche Hall, Room 10383
Navigating Careers in Your 20s: Paving Your Path(5PM - 6PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
Looking for career advice? Feeling nervous about finding your career path? Join us for 20s Talk, Navigating Careers in Your 20s, as we engage in meaningful conversations and connect with our fellow Bruins! Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Graduate LGBTQ+ Students & Alumni(5:30PM - 7:30PM) LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The UCLA LGBTQ Campus Resource Center and the UCLA Alumni Association invite you to an evening of mentorship, connection, and community! Whether you’re looking for professional guidance or want to meet those who paved the way, we’re here for you! Join us on April 30th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the James West Alumni Center. Location: James West Alumni Center
UCLA Affordability Workshop(6PM - 7PM) Financial Aid and Scholarships
Join UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships for a one-hour interactive workshop designed to help newly admitted students and their families better understand their financial aid offer and estimated net cost of attendance. During this hands-on session, a UCLA financial aid expert will walk you through the key parts of your Bruin Financial Aid Letter, explain the different types of aid offered, and demonstrate how to calculate what attending UCLA may actually cost after grants, scholarships, and other support. Please complete the RSVP form below to join us!
Friday,
May 1
Event Test 2/3(9AM - 10AM) Student Affairs IT
This is a test Location: Murphy Hall 9999
Spring Quarter Drop-In Dates(9AM - 4PM) Student Legal Services
We provide legal counseling on: --Landlord-Tenant Issues --Immigration Issues --Employment Issues --Family Law --Criminal/Traffic Matters --University-related Concerns (Disciplinary, Title IX) --Personal Injury --And more!! Come by our office at A239 Murphy Hall or on Zoom to ask legal questions. Meeting ID: 926 8881 6950 Passcode: 675685 9 am - 11 am and 1:30 pm - 4 pm Location: A239 Murphy Hall - https://ucla.zoom.us/j/92688816950?pwd=45MZlA2kz9NIlpGMBizOelKXkhN2ao.1
From PhD to Professor: Session 1(10AM - 11:30AM) Teaching and Learning Center
Join the TLC’s new From PhD to Professor series—a professional development pathway designed to support doctoral students and postdocs in preparing to teach as lead instructors and pursue academic careers. Kick off the series with Course Design Fundamentals, where you’ll learn how to apply the backward design approach to create an impactful course and adapt your plans for different teaching contexts—both at UCLA and beyond. From PhD to Professor is designed for doctoral students and postdocs, though master’s and professional students are also welcome to participate. Location: Strathmore Building Conference Room 200
The Creative Reset(11AM - 12PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
Looking for a calm and creative way to end your week? Grab a cup of tea and join Creative Reset, a weekly hour of creative wellness, to slow down, enjoy arts and crafts, and recharge before the weekend. Each week may include a guided art or craft activity, open time to create, journal, draw, or color at your own pace, and occasional reflective writing prompts to spark creativity and support your wellness. No experience is needed, and all UCLA students are welcome! Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins(1PM - 3PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
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
How to Request Letters of Recommendation for Scholarships(5PM - 5:45PM) Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment
Say you need a letter of recommendation for a scholarship or research opportunity, who do you ask? How do you ask? (And how should you *not* ask?) Learn effective strategies for approaching professors and requesting letters of recommendation via email for scholarship applications. Enrollment closes at 10:50am on the day of the workshop. Enrolled participants can access the Zoom link for this workshop in my.ucla.edu Academics -> Advising and Academic Services -> Workshops: https://be.my.ucla.edu/groupmanager/Events/Event/Reservations PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FOR REMINDER EMAILS. At the beginning of the workshop, you must provide your UID number to verify your status as a UCLA student who is on the Workshop Roster. CSSE workshops are protected intellectual property and recording is not allowed.