Thursday November 20
Using AI Tools Effectively and Ethically
Thu 11/20 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Powell 320 (CLICC Classroom C)
UCLA students, faculty and staff are invited to register for this hands-on workshop exploring the ethical and practical uses of generative A.I. tools. Led by UCLA Library staff, this 90 minute workshop will focus on writing effective prompts, evaluating A.I.’s ability to understand and summarize academic writing and explore ways to use A.I. tools to improve research strategies, while keeping issues of plagiarism, intellectual property protection and other impacts of A.I. in mind. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own or borrow a CLICC laptop or Chromebook(opens in a new tab) to follow along with workshop activities. This workshop will be led by Michelle Brasseur and Helen Song.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Educational #Research
Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network Series
Thu 11/20 • 11AM - 12:30PM PST RSVP
Grab your lunch and join us on zoom to engage in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.
SwD Virtual Career Drop-Ins (11/20)
Thu 11/20 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST
Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation. Open for both Undergrad, Grad, and Post Doc SwDs
Unbound Voices Zine Making Workshop
Thu 11/20 • 12PM - 2PM PST RSVP
RISE Center
Join RISE, BUS, and First To Go for a creative space to share your story through art and writing. Express your voice, connect with the community, and create your own zine.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #StressRelief
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Thu 11/20 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
Trans Day of Remembrance Community Trip
Thu 11/20 • 5PM - 10PM PST RSVP
Los Angeles LGBT Center
The UCLA LGBTQ CRC invites you to a community trip to the Los Angeles LGBT Center for their annual Trans Day of Remembrance vigil. Come join the LA community on November 20th in remembering those who have died from anti-transgender violence. Free transportation from campus for those who need it will be provided by the CRC, and meeting location will be shared with all RSVP'd attendees. RSVP required.
CCNC Game Night Social
Thu 11/20 • 5PM - 6:30PM PST RSVP
UCLA School of Nursing Factor Auditorium 3-648
Take a break and recharge with us! We’ll have snacks, games, and a cozy space to meet new members and relax together.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #Social #GeneralMeeting
Reflect with RISE: Sound Session
Thu 11/20 • 11AM - 11:30PM PST
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.
Assisting Distressed Student Trainings for Staff
Thu 11/20 • 1PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Faculty, TAs, student leaders, and staff members play a critical role in a student's university experience and are in a position to notice and respond when a student is in distress. This presentation will help participants understand how to identify students in need of assistance; what resources are available to students; how to approach students in distress and assist them in getting connected with resources; emergency procedures; and how to reach professional staff for consultation regarding distressed or distressing students. This training can be co-presented with Case Management Services and was co-created with CAPS/RISE & Case Management Services. Please RSVP for the zoom link.
Friday November 21
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Fri 11/21 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
MIST Fall Quarter Show
Fri 11/21 • 5PM - 7PM PST
De Neve Auditorium
Come see a Magic Show on the Hill! This is the Fall Quarter Show, brought to you by the Magic and Illusion Student Team (MIST) at UCLA. See street magic, card tricks, stage performances, and more!
QTBIPOC Space
Fri 11/21 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
The QTBIPOC Space is an intentional space for all folks of different and similar lived experiences to build community, decompress, and practice collective care.
Ace and Aro Space
Fri 11/21 • 1PM - 2:30PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
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.
Monday November 24
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Mon 11/24 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
Tuesday November 25
Movement and Meditation
Tue 11/25 • 1:15PM - 2PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks).
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Tue 11/25 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
CripQueers Space
Canceled Tue 11/25 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
CripQueers welcome people of all abilities and experiences, with the intention of connecting with others, opening dialogues, and offering support.
CripQueers Space
Tue 11/25 • 4PM - 5PM PST RSVP
Virtual
CripQueers welcome people of all abilities and experiences, with the intention of connecting with others, opening dialogues, and offering support. This offering will be virtual -- please RSVP to receive the meeting information.
Wednesday November 26
FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 11/26 • 10AM PST
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!
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Canceled Wed 11/26 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
Thursday November 27
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Canceled Thu 11/27 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
Friday November 28
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Canceled Fri 11/28 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
Monday December 1
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Mon 12/1 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
Tuesday December 2
Movement and Meditation
Tue 12/2 • 1:15PM - 2PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks).
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Tue 12/2 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
Wednesday December 3
Calm in the Chaos: SwD Wellness Network
Wed 12/3 • 10AM - 11:30AM PST RSVP
Grab your lunch and join us on zoom to engage in conversation about relationships and family. Lean on community as you navigate parenting and your academic journey.
Returning To Our Roots
Wed 12/3 • 5PM - 7PM PST RSVP
580 Cafe
Join us for a transformative 4-session series rooted in mindfulness, ancestral teachings, and land-based knowledge. Hosted by Bruin Underground Scholars, Green Arrow Co-Lab, and 580 Café. Each session will take the form of a talking circle paired with hands-on experiences designed to deepen our connection to the land and to one another. Guided by Indigenous perspectives, each circle will explore one of the Four Directions: North, South, East, and West, through storytelling, cultural sharing, and reflections on our relationships with the Earth. Following each session, enjoy food history demonstrations curated by The People’s Café, highlighting ancestral foodways and community nourishment.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Cultural #Multicultural
1:1 Drop-In at Student Legal Services
Wed 12/3 • 9AM - 4PM PST
A239 Murphy
Come by our office at A239 Murphy Hall or on Zoom to ask legal questions! 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!!! 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Meeting ID: 926 8881 6950 Passcode: 675685
Books & Bonding
Wed 12/3 • 4PM - 5PM PST
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 various mental health topics and create a community of resilient Bruins.
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Wed 12/3 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
Thursday December 4
SwD Virtual Career Drop Ins (12/4)
Thu 12/4 • 12:30PM - 1:30PM PST
Join the Career Center on zoom for bi-weekly drop-ins! Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation.
Reflect with RISE: Year Ends + Hope for 2026
Thu 12/4 • 11AM - 11:30AM PST
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.
Grounding For Finals
Thu 12/4 • 4:30PM - 5:30PM PST
RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Learn simple tools to stay calm and focused during exam season, plus build your own grounding kit to take home!
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Thu 12/4 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
Friday December 5
1:1 Drop-ins with RISE
Fri 12/5 • 1PM - 3PM PST
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.
Saturday December 6
December Guided Garden Tour
Sat 12/6 • 10AM - 11AM PST
UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on December 6, 2025 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.
Monday December 8
Finals Week Grab and Go
Mon 12/8 • 12PM - Wed 12/10 • 2PM PST RSVP
Bruin Resource Center
Need a quick boost while powering through finals? Please stop by the Bruin Resource Center (BRC) for our Finals Week Grab-&-Go, hosted by Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS), Undocumented Students Program (USP), and the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). We’re offering free snacks and drinks to help keep you fueled while you study or head to your exams. Whether you’re on your way to a test or taking a break after a long night of studying, we’ve got you covered with easy, grab-and-go options to keep you energized. Come by, recharge, and finish the quarter strong. Your wellness matters, and we’re here to support you! The even is taking place from 12-8-2025 through 12-10-25
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #Wellness
Wednesday December 10
FALL CPT WEBINAR (FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS)
Wed 12/10 • 10AM - 11AM PST
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!
Finals Week Grab And Go
Wed 12/10 • 12PM - 2PM PST RSVP
Bruin Resource Center
Need a quick boost while powering through finals? Please stop by the Bruin Resource Center (BRC) for our Finals Week Grab-&-Go, hosted by Bruin Underground Scholars (BUS), Undocumented Students Program (USP), and the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). We’re offering free snacks and drinks to help keep you fueled while you study or head to your exams. Whether you’re on your way to a test or taking a break after a long night of studying, we’ve got you covered with easy, grab-and-go options to keep you energized. Come by, recharge, and finish the quarter strong. Your wellness matters, and we’re here to support you!
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Health #MyWellBeing
Books & Bonding
Wed 12/10 • 4PM - 5PM PST
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 various mental health topics and create a community of resilient Bruins.
Saturday December 13
Pajama Jammy Jam
Sat 12/13 • 4PM - 7PM PST
Location available upon RSVP!
Celebrate the holidays in your coziest pajamas! Join us for brunch, games, and giveaways for the whole family at our festive Pajama Jammy Jam Party. Hosted in collaboration with UCLA Residential Life, Students with Dependents Program, and Bruin Underground Scholars Program.
#Undergraduate #GraduateProfessional #FacultyStaff #Social #Community
SwD x BUS Pajama Jammy Jam
Sat 12/13 • 4PM - 7PM PST RSVP
Join us for a festive and cozy holiday Pajama Party with brunch, games, and giveaways for all families! Come dressed in your cozy PJs (not required)
Wednesday December 17
FALL OPT WEBINAR FOR F-1 VISA STUDENTS
Wed 12/17 • 2PM - 3PM PST
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more!
Friday January 16
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Fri 1/16 • 11AM - 12PM PST
This workshop provides an overview on the various forms of academic dishonesty regarding plagiarism. Participants will learn when, where, and why it is important to cite properly. Students will also learn how to avoid plagiarism and the information presented will stress the need to attribute work to the original author and the potential outcomes for plagiarizing. Additionally, paraphrasing, and direct quoting will be discussed. ZOOM. Register through MyEvents on MyUCLA.