Join BP IT Affinity Group for their monthly meeting!

Join BP Century City Chapter for their monthly meeting!

Take a finals break at Charles E. Young Research Library and make your own custom button! All supplies are provided—just bring your inspiration. De-stress and walk away with something you made yourself!

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The Millennial Leadership course provides practical skills and builds confidence in key leadership areas, including effective delegation, managing former peers, conflict resolution, mitigating impostor syndrome, and navigating ambiguity.

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! June: Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is suggested that you please listen to the audio book. Please email bkronbeck@social.rr.com to be added to the waitlist for the South Bay Book Club.

Virtual Option Added! Due to extensive interest in the UCLA Teaching Symposium, a virtual option is now available for the keynote address and faculty panel discussion. The afternoon sessions will only be available to in-person attendees. Please register to attend by June 5. All members of the UCLA community are welcome to join the symposium’s virtual sessions. For questions or additional information, contact help@teaching.ucla.edu. The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center’s inaugural symposium will provide a forum for dialogue on the impact of emerging technologies. Presenters and participants will thoughtfully address AI’s evolving role in teaching and learning from a variety of perspectives, and live demonstrations will showcase various tools for responsibly integrating AI into courses. The symposium will include: Keynote Address by Terence Tao Terence Tao, professor and the James and Carol Collins Chair in the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences, will examine the implications of AI in higher education. Learn more about the keynote speaker. Panel Discussion A group of faculty experts will illuminate the implications of AI’s presence in higher education. Concurrent Sessions Flash talks and roundtables will showcase examples of how instructors have developed and integrated AI tools. Technology Exposition and Social Hour Hands-on demonstrations to explore AI tools for teaching and learning.

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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!

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We’ve got your study essentials covered! Stop by the GSRC to pick up your Bruin necessities and get set up for a productive study session!

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These meetups are for people who make websites. Join us every other week, on Wednesday at 11am, to ask any questions you may have about making websites at UCLA.

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The Sendoff is a celebration for you and your classmates, UCLA's newest soon-to-be alumni. Enjoy yummy tacos and drinks, take photos with your besties, get down to the DJ in the mix and go home with a commemorative UCLA Alum glass, along with other surprises. Register now before it fills up. Come early to avoid the lines, but be sure to stay for the Class of 2026 toast. Cheers to your time at UCLA; we can't wait to celebrate with you — on this night and for years to come! \*All graduating Bruins are welcome to attend; however, a government-issued photo ID that indicates date of birth (e.g., driver’s license or passport) is required in order to consume alcoholic beverages at this event. A BruinCard will not be sufficient.

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2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema Please note: Registration does not guarantee entry if the event reaches capacity. Admission is granted on a first come, first served basis. Patrons who have registered will need to obtain their free tickets at the box office, where seating will be assigned. Any seats remaining 15 minutes before showtime will be released to standby patrons. Screening 1 of 2 Where the Winds Die Year: 2021 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 13 min. Digital. Color. Farhang Short Film Festival 3rd prize winner A Kurdish city in western Iran, Sardasht was the target of a chemical weapons attack in 1987. Director Pejman Alipour captures the moment the city’s peaceful calm was shattered in this powerful, watercolor-style animated short. DCP. Director/Screenwriter: Pejman Alipour. Screening 2 of 2 Black Rabbit, White Rabbit Year: 2025 Country: Tajikistan/United Arab Emirates Language: Tajik, Persian and Russian with English subtitles Runtime: 139 min. Digital. Color. Tajikistan's submission to the Oscars for Best International Feature Film, Black Rabbit, White Rabbit finds writer-director Shahram Mokri working at the top of his cinematic game. On a film set for the remake of a classic Iranian film, the crew’s armorer worries that a prop gun may not be what it seems and a mysterious young woman arrives to demand an audition. Meanwhile, at a well-appointed villa, a woman recovering from a car accident discovers she may be the target of a murder plot. In Mokri’s inimitable style, long camera takes and elliptical editing blur time and space, visions and reality, history and fiction. DCP. Director: Shahram Mokri. Screenwriters: Shahram Mokri, Nasim Ahmadpour. With: Babak Karimi, Hasti Mohammaï, Kibriyo Dilyobova.

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Join the UCLA Alumni France Network for our annual picnic at Jardin du Luxembourg! Bring a blanket to sit on and something to share! Plates and napkins will be provided.

Join fellow UCLA Alumni San Diego Regional Network for a day of service, connection, and community as we beautify local trails! Promote canyon health while enjoying fresh air and connecting with your community. Volunteers will care for native plants, remove invasive plants, and remove trash/small-debris from restoration areas. **Role:** As stewards of the City Heights Canyons, you can make a lasting impact by coming prepared! We suggest wearing long sleeves, a hat, and bringing a reusable water bottle! (we provide the refills) **Pro Tips:** The address provided is the closest point of access to the trailhead. Please street park, and be respectful of the neighbors- be mindful to not block driveways. Be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and sun protection, a water jug will be available for refills. Recommended attire: long pants and a long sleeve shirt. **Required attire:** Closed-toed shoes. Gloves and tools will be provided. Upon arrival, check in with Canyonlands staff and sign the waiver. The phone number provided is not accessible the day of events, so please contact us with any questions prior to the day of the event. Any potential updates will be posted to our Instagram page @sdcanyonlands.

Join us in celebrating 28 years of Lavender Extravaganza on-campus at Korn Convocation Hall on Saturday, June 13th from 1:00pm-3:00pm! Registration is open through May 22nd for all undergraduates, graduate, and professional students who would like to participate as a celebrant and be recognized for their achievements at UCLA. There is no limit to guest tickets for students who would like to invite family, friends, and loved ones to attend.

2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema Please note: Registration does not guarantee entry if the event reaches capacity. Admission is granted on a first come, first served basis. Patrons who have registered will need to obtain their free tickets at the box office, where seating will be assigned. Any seats remaining 15 minutes before showtime will be released to standby patrons. In person: curators Arta Barzanji, Hadi Alipanah (via video) Cinema-ye Azad, or Free Cinema, was an underground movement of filmmakers in Iran that began in 1969, with the explicit aim of creating a fully independent cinema opposed to the mainstream “Filmfarsi” in both form and content, methods and ideals. Where the better-known, contemporaneous Iranian New Wave predominantly consisted of foreign-educated, Tehran-based middle-class filmmakers, Cinema-ye Azad consisted of self-taught filmmakers, sharing resources and knowledge with one another to bring the possibility of cultural production to disadvantaged provinces. At its height, Cinema-ye Azad boasted hundreds of active members, a critical magazine and festivals around the country, but the dream was short-lived as the movement ceased activities after the revolution. Its works, however, are being rediscovered thanks to the dedication of curators and archivists in London and Iran. As part of this year's UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema, the Archive is pleased to present two screenings highlighting the films of two key Cinema-ye Azad figures, Nasib Nasibi and Behnam Jafari. Program curated by Arta Barzanji and Shaghayegh Raoufi with research and archival support from Hadi Alipanah. Film notes written by Arta Barzanji. Screening 1 of 2 From Isfahan to Abarkooh Year: 1970 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 23 min. Digital. B&W. A report on historical buildings, legends and traditions along the route from Isfahan to Shiraz, passing through regions including Mahyar, Shahreza, Ziaratgah, Aminabad, and Izadkhast. The film mixes documentary observation with the poetic vision seen in Nasib Nasibi’s later works. DCP. Director: Nasib Nasibi. Screenwriters: Nasib Nasibi, Abbas Nalbandian. With: Bahram Ardabili. Screening 2 of 2 How Frightening Is the Darkness of the Soul! Year: 1972 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 60 min. Digital. B&W. How Frightening Is the Darkness of the Soul! is an avant-garde film poem about drowning in a world of madness in search of true liberation. It highlights the close connections between literary and theatrical circles and the filmmaker's approach to avant-garde cinema. Initially, the main character attempts to escape the monotony of daily life by immersing herself in a world of madness. The film is a journey through the path she takes. Director: Nasib Nasibi. Screenwriters: Nasib Nasibi, Abbas Nalbandian. With: Mahvash Bargi, Farhad Majd Abadi, Shokooh Najm Abadi.

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Please join us at Game n' Grounds Board Game Cafe to connect with San Fernando Valley Alum Bruins while playing board games and eating delicious food! Feel free to stop by as long as you wish. Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible.

It's Big Ten Picnic time! This event offers fun for the entire family. Bring a dish to share, compete in the exciting corn-hole tournament, meet local UCLA alums, and mingle with alumni from the other Big Ten schools. Show off your Bruin pride by coming in your best blue and gold attire. Please RSVP by June 11.

2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema Please note: Registration does not guarantee entry if the event reaches capacity. Admission is granted on a first come, first served basis. Patrons who have registered will need to obtain their free tickets at the box office, where seating will be assigned. Any seats remaining 15 minutes before showtime will be released to standby patrons. In person: curators Arta Barzanji, Hadi Alipanah (via video). Cinema-ye Azad, or Free Cinema, was an underground movement of filmmakers in Iran that began in 1969, with the explicit aim of creating a fully independent cinema opposed to the mainstream “Filmfarsi” in both form and content, methods and ideals. Where the better-known, contemporaneous Iranian New Wave predominantly consisted of foreign-educated, Tehran-based middle-class filmmakers, Cinema-ye Azad consisted of self-taught filmmakers, sharing resources and knowledge with one another to bring the possibility of cultural production to disadvantaged provinces. At its height, Cinema-ye Azad boasted hundreds of active members, a critical magazine and festivals around the country, but the dream was short-lived as the movement ceased activities after the revolution. Its works, however, are being rediscovered thanks to the dedication of curators and archivists in London and Iran. As part of this year's UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema, the Archive is pleased to present two screenings highlighting the films of two key Cinema-ye Azad figures, Nasib Nasibi and Behnam Jafari. Program curated by Arta Barzanji and Shaghayegh Raoufi with research and archival support from Hadi Alipanah. Film notes written by Arta Barzanji. Screening 1 of 5 Abandoned Heights Year: 1972 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 18 min. Digital. B&W. Every day, a young man plays his trumpet from the top of a half-finished building while facing the city. Ambiguous happenings around him suggest the outlines of what may lurk below the peaceful surface of society. DCP. Director/Screenwriter: Behnam Jafari. With: Nematollah Gorji, Ahmad Amini, Hassan Seifi. Screening 2 of 5 Scream (Vol. 2) Year: 1972 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 13 min. Digital. Color. This satirical collage of Iranian cinema stages a confrontation between the ethos of the commercial “Filmfarsi” and the artistic ambitions of the New Wave cinema. In a direct reference to Cinema-ye Azad, the film ends with the arrest and exile of young amateur filmmakers from professional cinema. DCP. Director/Screenwriter: Behnam Jafari. With: Khosrow Haritash, Said Oveissi, Zari Khoshkam. Screening 3 of 5 Let Us Live Year: 1972 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 13 min. Digital. Color. This film follows the restless lives of two young pickpockets through the labyrinth of seedy streets and shadowy alleyways, in a world where every day ends in triumph or ruin. DCP. Director/Screenwriter: Behnam Jafari. With: Davood Teymouri, Naser Tarighat, Ghazal Irandoust. Screening 4 of 5 Tell the Watchmen Not to Let Sleep Deceive Year: 1970 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 20 min. Digital. Color. A social portrait of two young lovers that reflects the larger prejudices of society. DCP. Director/Screenwriter: Behnam Jafari. With: Farhad pour Azam, Shirin Jannesari, Behrouz Razavi. Screening 5 of 5 MirNasir and the Ill-Fated Genie Year: 1974 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 67 min. Digital. B&W. In his cinematic debut, Saeed Poursamimi plays a former inmate who frees a genie from a bottle. After thousands of years of captivity in the bottle, the genie finds himself in a world that has been completely transformed by its people’s beliefs. The two embark on a bitter journey to find the remnants of the forgotten magical realm. Director Behnam Jafari uses stark visuals and provocative metaphors to explore the impossibility of relying on traditional myths in the face of a new world. DCP. Director/Screenwriter: Behnam Jafari. With: Saeed Poursamimi, Hamid Taati, Mohammad Poursattar.

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2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema Please note: Registration does not guarantee entry if the event reaches capacity. Admission is granted on a first come, first served basis. Patrons who have registered will need to obtain their free tickets at the box office, where seating will be assigned. Any seats remaining 15 minutes before showtime will be released to standby patrons. In person: director Parviz Sayyad, actor Mary Apick. Screening 1 of 2 Checkpoint Year: 1987 Country: U.S. Language: English and Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 91 min. 35mm. Color. During the height of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, a busload of Iranian college students returning to the U.S. after a field trip in Canada are thrown into political and legal limbo when they’re refused entry at the border. A ripped-from-the-headlines urgency drives writer-director Parviz Sayyad’s Checkpoint as the students split along factional lines in their struggle to reclaim their rights and dignity. Executive producer Mary Apick also leads a committed ensemble cast that never loses sight of the fragile, individual humanity ever at risk amid grand ideological clashes. Director/Screenwriter: Parviz Sayyad. With: Mary Apick, Houshang Touzie, Parviz Sayyad. Screening 2 of 5 Dead End Year: 1977 Country: Iran Language: Persian with English subtitles Runtime: 95 min. Digital. Color. This provocative film stars Mary Apick as a young woman who is drawn to a mysterious suitor haunting the dead-end street where she lives, only to discover that he is not what he seems and she and her family may be in danger. A giant of Iranian cinema, writer-director Parviz Sayyad rose to fame as the star of the commercial Samad film and television series before producing some of the key works of the Iranian New Wave, including films by Sohrab Shahid Saless, Ebrahim Golestan and Dariush Mehrjui. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov, Dead End plays with themes of voyeurism and surveillance in a society on the verge of radical transformation. DCP. Director: Parviz Sayyad. Screenwriter: Parviz Sayyad, Houshang Baharlou. With: Mary Apick, Parviz Bahador, Apick Yousefian.

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