Illustration by Julie Phan, Class of 2025
Today
UCLA Recreation Stress Less Week 2026
Mon 4/13 - Fri 4/17 RSVP
Stress Less Week 2026: 4/13 - 4/17: A week of free resources and support to help faculty and staff stress less and enjoy life more! April is Stress Awareness Month. Let's come together in community to enhance our well-being. Choose from a variety of FITZONE classes to activate, flow, energize, or relax. Join the daily LIVE MoveMail breaks. Attend a FITWELL Talks Employee Wellness workshop on Tuesday 4/14. Engage with stress-relieving videos and resources sent in daily emails.
HireDMV Multi-University Alumni Career Fair
Wed 4/15 • 8AM PDT
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center • College Park MD
The HireDMV Multi-University Alumni Career Fair connects DMV-area alumni, graduate students, and doctoral candidates with 60+ top employers across all industries. This expo-style event gives job seekers a free opportunity to network face-to-face with actively hiring companies. While employers gain direct access to a pre-vetted pool of over 500 accomplished candidates— complete with ATS integration, booth display, two representative passes, and lunch. Whether you're an alumnus ready for your next chapter or an employer looking for proven talent, HireDMV is where it all comes together.
Summer Institute on Evidence-based Teaching Information Session
Wed 4/15 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP
Powell Library, Room 186
Please join us for the Summer Institute on Evidence-based Teaching information session, taking place in Powell Library room 186 and on Zoom. Please register to attend. The Summer Institute is an annual professional learning opportunity open to all UCLA instructors of record and will take place on campus from July 13-16. Applications are open through Friday, May 8. Please contact help@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Bruin Affiliates: Bruin Affiliates Luncheon
Wed 4/15 • 11:30AM PDT
James West Alumni Center •
Hollywood Architecture in the Golden Age (1920-1940) The Golden Age of Hollywood—when the major studios dominated filmmaking—also shaped a distinctive architectural landscape. Movie studios, theaters, and hotels adopted dramatic, glamorous styles meant to embody the excitement of cinema. The architecture blended fantasy and luxury, mirroring the movies themselves. Predictable weather, diverse scenery, Bohemian emigrees and new wealth fueled a growing city where film fantasy and gritty reality overlapped. The studio system, sound stages and set design flourished. Technicolor introduced vibrant color schemes and celluloid Modernism was projected into theatrical movie palaces. Rural backlots continued into the TV-era, while Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Homes of the Stars become world famous tourist attractions. Dr. Kane, a specialist in 19th and 20th century American architecture and urban planning, has taught Western and American art and architectural history and planning to both professional and general interest audiences for over 35 years. Institutions include the NewSchool of Architecture & Design, Design Institute of San Diego, San Diego State University, Cal Poly Pomona, UC San Diego, and UCLA Extension. Diane received her BA in Art History from UCLA, an MA in Art History from Cal, and her Ph.D. in Architectural History from UCSB. Retired since 2007, she has travelled the world, visiting all 50 states and over 110 countries. This has sparked an interest in non-Western architecture and cross-cultural transference and innovation through lectures at Osher Institute of Lifelong Learning.
Bruin Professionals Orange County Chapter Meeting
Wed 4/15 • 11:30AM PDT
Murtaugh Treglia Stern & Deily LLP • Irvine CA
Join BP Orange County Chapter for their Chapter Meeting!
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Wed 4/15 • 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 4/15 • 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!
Books & Bonding & Breaking Down Self Care
Wed 4/15 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
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 improving resilience and create a community of resilient Bruins.
Books & Bonding & Breaking Down Self Care
Wed 4/15 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
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 improving resilience and create a community of resilient Bruins.
UCLA Spring 2026 Health School Fair
Wed 4/15 • 5PM - 8PM PDT RSVP
Ackerman Grand Ballroom
UCLA Spring 2026 Health School Fair Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Ackerman Grand Ballroom Interested in applying for Health/Medical School? Then this fair is for you. Meet with some of the top Institutions in the country and find out about the best programs and admission details, such as: Ask in-depth questions about the application and selection process Learn about financial support options Network with admissions representatives Save on travel costs by comparing schools side-by-side *Don't miss the additional events taking place during Pre-Health Application Week (PHAW) on Monday, April 14th thru Friday April 18th!*
The Power of Mentorship with UCLA Academic Advancement Program Alumni Network
Wed 4/15 • 5:30PM PDT
UCLA Career Center (2nd Floor Room 200) • Los Angeles CA
UCLA AAPAN is hosting panelists to offer real-world perspectives by sharing their experiences with mentorship. It's meant to provide both students/alum with insights into finding and approaching mentors, what mentorship means as a professional, and understanding the difference between a mentor and a sponsor. We are hoping this event creates networking opportunities between students and alum that could foster long-term relationships or other career developments. In addition, we are planning to showcase how to leverage the UCLA ONE platform. We have a special guest who will walk our attendees through the app and how they can use it to address their professional needs. We hope everyone can walk out with practical and actionable strategies that can be applied immediately.
Slime Time Social
Wed 4/15 • 6PM - 7:30PM PDT RSVP
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
This event is meant to be a relaxed and fun space where transfer students can hang out, meet new people, and take a break from school. Making slime gives everyone something easy and hands-on to do while chatting, snacking, and unwinding together.
On Curating with Hilton Als and Zoe Ryan
Canceled Wed 4/15 • 7:30PM PDT
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Co-presented with the UCLA Department of Art History as part of the 2025-26 UCLA Art Council Distinguished Scholar Lectureship in Art History Join Hilton Als and Hammer Museum Director Zoë Ryan for readings of work-in-progress and a conversation on curating. Als’ projects range from the landmark Hammer exhibition Joan Didion: What She Means to his upcoming September 2026 show at the Alex Berns Gallery in Tribeca. His exhibitions spotlight artists like Alice Neel and explore writers such as Didion, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Jean Rhys, examining the intersection of visual art and literature and offering fresh insight into curatorial practice. Learn more here: https://hmmr.buzz/als-ryan-curate
Tomorrow
UCLA Recreation Stress Less Week 2026
Mon 4/13 - Fri 4/17 RSVP
Stress Less Week 2026: 4/13 - 4/17: A week of free resources and support to help faculty and staff stress less and enjoy life more! April is Stress Awareness Month. Let's come together in community to enhance our well-being. Choose from a variety of FITZONE classes to activate, flow, energize, or relax. Join the daily LIVE MoveMail breaks. Attend a FITWELL Talks Employee Wellness workshop on Tuesday 4/14. Engage with stress-relieving videos and resources sent in daily emails.
Bruin Professionals Westwood Chapter Meeting
Thu 4/16 • 8AM PDT
James West Alumni Center, Founders Conference Room •
Join BP Westwood for their Chapter Meeting! The Schmoozer's Cellar: A Sommelier's Playbook for Professionals who Network, Entertain, and Close
Neurodiversity Empowerment Hour
Thu 4/16 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
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. Meeting ID: 914 7527 3636
Neurodiversity Empowerment Hour
Thu 4/16 • 10AM - 11AM PDT
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. Meeting ID: 914 7527 3736
Reflect with RISE
Thu 4/16 • 11AM - 11:30AM 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.
Reflect with RISE
Thu 4/16 • 11AM - 11:30AM 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.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Thu 4/16 • 11AM - 1PM 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 Center Transfer Pop-In
Thu 4/16 • 1:30PM - 3:30PM PDT
Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)
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.
Delivering Meaningful Feedback Quickly and at Scale Workshop Zoom
Thu 4/16 • 3PM - 3:30PM PDT RSVP
This 30-minute interactive Zoom session explores why specific, criteria-aligned feedback supports learner motivation and improvement, and highlights practical strategies for delivering high-quality feedback efficiently at scale.
Finding Sources at the UCLA Library
Thu 4/16 • 4PM - 5PM PDT
Co-sponsored by the UCLA Library, the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Undergraduate Research Center – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Want to learn the most effective search strategies? There’s much more to search than Google! Become a savvy searcher and learn more about the best places to search for the information you need. Join us for this workshop with library instructors to learn all about finding sources. All spring quarter Cornerstone workshops will be held on Zoom.
20's Talk | Identity & Personality: Learning About You!
Thu 4/16 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us at 20's Talk - a weekly space for meaningful conversations about your 20's. Gain expert insight from special guests, form community, and enjoy free snacks!
20's Talk | Identity & Personality: Learning About You!
Thu 4/16 • 5PM - 6PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Join us at 20's Talk - a weekly space for meaningful conversations about your 20's. Gain expert insight from special guests, form community, and enjoy free snacks!
An Introduction to Publishing Journal Articles (Qualitative, Humanities Focus)
Thu 4/16 • 5:15PM - 6:45PM PDT RSVP
Thinking about preparing an article manuscript for submission? This workshop will focus on the aspects of the process of getting an article published that most differ from other graduate writing projects, such as selecting appropriate journals and interacting with editors. We will also discuss strategies for revising articles for a target journal.
Friday April 17
UCLA Recreation Stress Less Week 2026
Mon 4/13 - Fri 4/17 RSVP
Stress Less Week 2026: 4/13 - 4/17: A week of free resources and support to help faculty and staff stress less and enjoy life more! April is Stress Awareness Month. Let's come together in community to enhance our well-being. Choose from a variety of FITZONE classes to activate, flow, energize, or relax. Join the daily LIVE MoveMail breaks. Attend a FITWELL Talks Employee Wellness workshop on Tuesday 4/14. Engage with stress-relieving videos and resources sent in daily emails.
Developing Professional Competencies with AI-Informed Assignments (In-Person)
Fri 4/17 • 10AM - 11AM PDT RSVP
186 Powell Library
In this workshop, you will reflect on essential professional competencies in your discipline in relation to how AI may or may not be used in students’ future workplaces. You will then revise one of your course assignments to develop an AI-informed set of goals and assignment rubric targeting the development of career-ready skills.
The Creative Reset
Fri 4/17 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
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!
The Creative Reset
Fri 4/17 • 11AM - 12PM PDT
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
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!
Designing Your Course Workshop Series - Spring 2026
Canceled Fri 4/17 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP
Designing or Re-Designing a course? Join the Instructional Designers of the Teaching and Learning Center for the Designing Your Course Workshop Series this Spring! Apply by April 3rd to be considered for participation, and to learn about: - Backwards Design & Course Mapping - Designing Assessments & Activities - Integrating Media & Technology - Inclusion & Community Building - Managing Feedback & Data. In addition to asynchronous activities in Bruin Learn course site, the Designing Your Course Workshop Series also includes five live Zoom sessions, with each for one hour (12-1pm) from April 17 through May 15, 2026. Workshop participants should expect to spend 2 hours each week meeting with their instructional designer and completing asynchronous activities. Instructors are eligible for a completion award of $500 if they complete all workshop activities by 1 week after the last live session. Workshop activities include: -Five live sessions -Asynchronous assignments and activities in Bruin Learn, including submitting a completed course map, sample course prototype, and reflection on the workshop -Meeting with an assigned Instructional Designer 3 times to discuss the course -Completion of a post-survey Instructors will also be eligible to submit completed course materials for the Exemplar Modules Award of $500, which will be further detailed during the workshop series.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Fri 4/17 • 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.
Chicago Network: UCLA Baseball vs. Minnesota Game Watch Party
Fri 4/17 • 6PM PDT
Doghaus Biergarten • Chicago IL
The No. 1-ranked UCLA Baseball team takes on the Minnesota Gophers Friday night. Join other Chicago Bruins to cheer on UCLA as it continues its march toward the postseason.
Pilipinx LLC: Mabuhay Formal
Fri 4/17 • 6:30PM - 10PM PDT
Covel Grand Horizon
Brings together students across the Hill and UCLA to Celebrate Pilipino culture, enjoy performances, and make connections.
UCLA AMIA Student Chapter Takeover!
Fri 4/17 • 7:30PM PDT
Billy Wilder Theater in the Hammer Museum • Los Angeles CA
The Archive is thrilled to collaborate with the UCLA chapter of the Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA)! We’ve turned the Billy Wilder Theater over to UCLA AMIA chapter members to curate a program of prints and media from the Archive’s collection. As expected, they’ve put together an exciting, eclectic lineup of classics and rarities, with each evening organized around a unique theme. AMIA student members will be on hand each night to introduce their programs and share their insights into their selections. Please join us for a lineup of fantastic cinema and to support the next generation of moving image archivists!
Saturday April 18
San Diego: Food Bank Volunteer Day
Sat 4/18 • 8AM PDT
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank Warehouse • San Diego CA
Give Back, Bruin Style! Join us for a morning of volunteering at the food bank. To sign up, please visit this link beginning March 18th: https://vhub.at/sduclaalumn Click “Sign Up” for the Miramar Warehouse Morning Shift Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. It will redirect you to a page to sign in or create an account. If you have previously volunteered with the Food Bank, sign in to your existing account and your sign up will be complete. If you need to create an account, click on the “create account” button on the top right of the page. · Type in a username and password. · Click “Next” when asked for a join code. This does not apply to your group. · The next page will ask you to check all that apply. Usually it’s “I just want to volunteer” · Complete the personal information sections and accept the waiver. Once done, click “Submit.” · You will be redirected back to the sign up page. Click “Sign Up” for the volunteer shift.
UCLA Latino Alumni Association Pickleball Tournament
Sat 4/18 • 8AM - 12PM PDT
Gerrish Swim & Tennis Club • Pasadena
Join ULAA’s first-ever pickleball tournament! Featuring courts for beginners and serious players, enjoy friendly competition and fun with the Bruin community. Ticket options: * $30 early bird tickets (before March 30) * $35 individual tickets (after March 30) * $25 student tickets
Rose Bowl Bruins and Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA: Welcome to the SGV - Spring Social at Huntington Gardens
Sat 4/18 • 10AM PDT
1919 Cafe at The Huntington • San Marino CA
Welcome to the SGV! And time to Spring forward, Bruins! What better way to do it than with beautiful views of the Huntington Gardens and the San Gabriel Mountains as a backdrop. Join us at the 1919 Cafe at the iconic Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino to make new connections, see old friends and build up UCLA community in the SGV! Admission into the gardens is not required for the 1919 Cafe. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the cafe. Those interested in exploring the gardens on their own afterwards can purchase tickets at: https://www.huntington.org/plan-your-visit Note that advanced reservations are required for The Huntington on weekends.
Alumni Association Appreciation Day: UCLA Men's Volleyball vs. BYU
Sat 4/18 • 5PM PDT
Pauley Pavilion Presented by Wescom • Los Angeles CA
UCLA Athletics and the UCLA Alumni Association are proud to invite all alumni to this Alumni Association Appreciation Day. Click the "RSVP" link to purchase a discounted ticket and watch the Bruins take on BYU, April 18 at 7 p.m.! Use Promo Code **MVBalumni2026** at checkout to purchase a 50% off ticket! Go Bruins! * * * Join us for alumni appreciation days at select UCLA sporting events! All UCLA alumni are invited to attend the selected events below at a discounted rate by using the corresponding promo codes on our ticket website or visiting the venue's ticket window on event days. Alumni Appreciation tickets are 50% off and you can receive up to 8 discounted tickets! Any UCLA alumni is eligible for this offer by mentioning it to our venue Box Office staff! Alumni are also encouraged to bring their UCLA Alumni Association Member ID. If you do not have your member ID, **[follow these instructions](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp-wpNOjyLdvvOhrO8XUCsJFOrRrtOa9/view)** to print one. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last on game day. For more information, [click here](https://uclabruins.com/sports/2020/7/1/ucla-Alumni-Association-tickets).
Sunday April 19
Dutch Waterways
Sun 4/19
Netherlands, Belgium •
Embark on a carefree, seven-night cruise along the intimate waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium brimming with centuries of history and Old-World splendor! Delight in Amsterdam’s charming canals and stroll amid the glorious tulips at Keukenhof Gardens. Revel in Bruges’ wonderfully preserved Gothic gems and Antwerp’s impressive medieval old town. Other ports of call introduce you to Kampen, a historic Hanseatic city, and Veere, a laid-back harbor town. Enjoy enriching lectures and a choice of included excursions. In Kampen, admire its beautiful architecture and visit a Hanseatic ship or brewery afterward. Another option takes you to tiny, picture-perfect Giethoorn for a canal cruise and walk. See The Hague and the Mauritshuis’ celebrated masterpieces, watch artisans at the Royal Delft porcelain factory or sample farm-fresh cheeses in Gouda. In Bruges, visit a chocolaterie, discover the beer culture or take in fine Belgian art. Unpack once aboard your exclusively chartered, first-class ship and savor generous meals with wine and beer at lunch and dinner. No single supplement, limited availability.
Bruin Family Socials – Santa Monica, CA
Sun 4/19 • 2PM PDT
The Albright • Santa Monica
Bruin Family Socials are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, Bruin Family Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin community. Historically, Bruin Family Socials have taken place over the course of one weekend each year. During spring 2023, these events transitioned to a year-round model that accommodates a variety of activities and locations, ultimately allowing for added flexibility and more opportunities to build community than ever before. We hope you will join us at an event near you!
Monday April 20
Provincial French Countryside
Mon 4/20
France •
Experience the beauty, allure, and hospitality of provincial France at an easy pace and in a unique style on this 15-day small group tour. Set out from Toulouse to discover the rich history of Carcassonne and Albi with its Toulouse-Lautrec Museum. During a three-night stay in the medieval gem of Sarlat, see Lascaux IV’s cave paintings, cruise the Dordogne River, and tour cliffside Rocamadour. Saumur offers a picturesque base for a three-night Loire Valley sojourn, with visits to a winery and the impressive Chenonceau château. Traveling to Normandy for a three-night stay, tour the renowned Mont-St-Michel abbey. See the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry and visit Caen’s Memorial Museum. A poignant day’s touring includes Normandy’s D-Day Landing Beaches and the American Cemetery. Walk through Monet’s famed Giverny gardens, then get acquainted with enchanting Paris during a two-night stay. Savor more time in the “City of Light” with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
Health & Wellbeing Drop-ins
Mon 4/20 • 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.
Orange County Bruins: OC UCLA Book Club
Mon 4/20 • 6:30PM PDT
Zoom
Join the UCLA Alumni Orange County Network for our monthly book club! This month, we will discuss "Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling" by Jason De Leon. **We are lucky to have the author join us for this book club, Jason De Leon. RSVP today!**
Tuesday April 21
Bruin Professionals South Bay Chapter Meeting
Tue 4/21 • 7:30AM PDT
Zoom
Join BP South Bay Chapter for our monthly meeting! Hindsight Is 2025—What 2026 Means for Employers
10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Learn from our Graduates: Exploring the 2025 Senior Survey Data Dashboards
Tue 4/21 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP
This session introduces key insights from the 2025 UCLA Senior Survey using interactive data dashboards. Learn how to interpret student responses to better understand their academic experiences and inform your teaching practices. Join us to explore trends and translate student feedback into meaningful improvements for your courses and programs. Presenter: Casey Shapiro, Director of Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience, TLC #student-experiences-of-teaching #data-informed-teaching 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.
Bruin Professionals Beverly Hills Chapter Meeting
Tue 4/21 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
Join BP Beverly Hills Chapter for their monthly meeting!
Preparing to Teach: Giving Feedback (In-Person)
Canceled Tue 4/21 • 3PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
Powell Library, Room 190
Please join us for a foundational workshop on how to give effective feedback to students. Whether you’re leading a large lecture course or a small discussion section, this session will prepare you with equity-minded practices to support students in developing a growth-mindset and feedback literacy, as well as foster a classroom culture where feedback is valued. This session is open to all instructors, including faculty, TAs, and postdocs. This workshop will be hosted in-person and facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please contact instructorsupport@teaching.ucla.edu if you have any questions.
Conejo Valley Network: Wine down at The Stonehouse
Tue 4/21 • 6PM PDT
Stonehaus • Westlake Village CA
Join other Bruin Alumni have a bit and a glass of wine converse with Conejo Valley Bruins.
San Fernando Valley Network: Book Club
Tue 4/21 • 7PM PDT
Zoom
Join us for our first book club event of the year! In honor of Earth Day, we will be reading "The Parable of the Sower" by Octavia E. Butler. "Parable of the Sower" is a 1993 speculative fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles heavily affected by climate change and social inequality. If you haven't this or any of Octavia E. Butler's other works, you are in for a treat.
Wednesday April 22
HireNewYork Multi-University Alumni Career Fair 2026
Wed 4/22 • 8AM PDT
Prince George Ballroom • New York
HireNewYork is a premier Multi-University Alumni Career Fair connecting Tri-State area graduates — from early-career alumni to doctoral candidates — with top employers across tech, healthcare, finance, and beyond. Held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at The Prince George Ballroom in NYC, this expo-style event brings together 1,500+ verified alumni and 60+ forward-thinking companies for meaningful career opportunities. Alumni attend free and gain access to exclusive job listings, workshops, and AI-driven tools, while employers enjoy direct recruiting access, unlimited job postings, and booth representation — all with no recruiter fees. Where the best talent meets opportunity.
France Network: UCLA Alumni Comedy Night
Wed 4/22 • 10AM PDT
Le Bikini Bottom • Paris France
Bruins, get ready to laugh! Join us for our very first UCLA Alumni Comedy Night—an evening dedicated to great comedy and reconnecting with fellow alumni in a super fun setting. Discover a lineup of talented comedians hosted by our very own alumna Safia Benyahia! Doors open at 7pm, show will start at 8pm. Enjoy delicious cocktails, laugh, and stay to mingle! We look forward to seeing you there!
Bruin Professionals Lawyers Affinity Group Meeting
Wed 4/22 • 12PM PDT
Zoom
Join BP Lawyers Affinity Group for their meeting! The Current State of U.S. Immigration: What Employers & Business Owners Need to Know This timely presentation will provide a clear overview of how the Trump administration’s immigration policies are affecting employers. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for managing compliance and immigration risks, supporting foreign employees, and adapting to a shifting regulatory environment while maintaining business continuity. The seminar will cover: Immigration Overview: Terminology, Agencies & Legal Framework Recent Immigration Regulatory & Policy Changes Impact on Work Authorization & Visa Programs Preparing for ICE Raids, Subpoenas, & Enforcement Actions Liability & Fine Exposure: Unauthorized Employment, I-9 & E-Verify Compliance
Bruin Professionals IT Affinity Group Meeting
Wed 4/22 • 4:30PM PDT
Zoom
Join BP IT Affinity Group for their monthly meeting! In this session, David Glettner explores the shift from traditional CRM workflows to conversational interfaces powered by AI. Focusing on voice and SMS, he’ll discuss how businesses can capture customer interactions more naturally, improve data accuracy, and unlock new efficiencies.