Week 9
Monday November 24
UCLA Recreation Holly Jolly Play Days: UC Snow Wonder Challenge
Mon 11/24
Calling all UCLA Staff and Faculty! Give yourself the gift of wellbeing this holiday season and participate in Holly Jolly Play Days! It's not too late to join the UC Snow Wonder app-based challenge. Represent UCLA* and record daily nutrition and physical activity. Download the app, connect your tracking device, and start logging! Create a team with your colleagues for extra accountability and fun!
Beat 'SC Kickoff
Mon 11/24 • 11AM PST
Bruin Plaza • Los Angeles
Kick off the week and get into the Bruin spirit. Stop by on Bruin Walk and begin making your #BEATSC week one you will never forget! * Get the Red out Beat SC T-shirt Exchange * The first 300 students can exchange any red piece of clothing, excluding undergarments for a Beat 'SC T-shirt. * Tailgate games and activities * Craft stations and freebies * Photo opportunities * Food trucks, music, and more
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.
BUS Community Meeting 5
Mon 11/24 • 5PM - 6PM PST
Center for the Study Of Women: Streisand Center
Bruin Underground Scholars is hosting bi-weekly BUS community meetings in a welcoming space to connect, recharge, and build community. These gatherings offer a chance to come together, share stories, and support one another in a relaxed atmosphere. Meetings will be held at various locations across campus to help introduce students to different resources and programs available at UCLA. This rotation will give students the opportunity to connect with campus partners, discover new support services, and build stronger networks within the UCLA community. Food will be provided for students, first-come first served. Space to speak & be heard. Community & connection. Come as you are, we look forward to being in community with you.
Tuesday November 25
FITWELL Talks The Science of Baking
Tue 11/25 • 12PM - 12:30PM PST RSVP
FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA 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. November 2025 Bonus Session: Ready to bake smarter? Join FITWELL for a workshop that explains the science behind baking. Learn key concepts, ingredient roles, and simple strategies to bake with more confidence. Let your cookies, cakes, and breads shine this holiday season. Ready, set, bake!
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.
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).
Bruin Love Station
Tue 11/25 • 2PM - 5PM PST
Intramural Field Southeast Gates
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. Students are free to stop by to pick up any of our supplies
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.
UCLA Alumni Bruin Bash: UCLA Men's Basketball vs. Cal at the Chase Center
Tue 11/25 • 4:30PM - 6PM PST
Gott's Roadside • San Francisco
Join UCLA alumni, fans, and friends for a pregame happy hour before UCLA Men’s Basketball takes on the California Golden Bears at San Francisco’s Chase Center. Enjoy a pregame meal at Gott’s Roadside — conveniently located just steps from the arena at 151 Warriors Way — featuring your choice of a three-piece chicken tenders, eight Impossible™ Chicken Nuggets, 100% beef hot dog, or hamburger/cheeseburger, along with a 16 oz. soft drink. Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Tickets for the basketball game can be purchased here: https://tinyurl.com/EmpireClassic
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
Office Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
Thu 11/27 - Fri 11/28
A129 Murphy Hall
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships will be closed Thursday-Friday, November 27-28, 2025 in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Monday, December 1, 2025.
France: Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
Thu 11/27 • 10AM PST
Alumni Home in the 7ᵉ arrondissement •
Join us in celebrating Thanksgiving with fellow UCLA alumni here in Paris! We’re hosting a cozy Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 27th, at the home of one of our alumni in the 7ᵉ arrondissement by the Eiffel Tower. Your ticket will help cover the cost of the turkey and shared expenses. Please RSVP by November 20th to confirm your spot. This will be a potluck-style dinner, so each guest is invited to bring a dish to share. Once tickets are purchased, we’ll send out details and a shared Excel sheet to coordinate who’s bringing what. We can’t wait to celebrate together! Go Bruins
Friday November 28
Office Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
Thu 11/27 - Fri 11/28
A129 Murphy Hall
UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships will be closed Thursday-Friday, November 27-28, 2025 in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume regular operating hours on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Saturday November 29
Bay Area Bruins: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at USC
Sat 11/29
The Stadium Pub • Walnut Creek CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!
Bay Area Bruins: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at USC
Sat 11/29
Underdogs Cantina • San Francisco CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!
Channel Islands: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at USC
Sat 11/29
Cronies, Camarillo • Camarillo CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team!
New York Tri-State Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at USC
Sat 11/29
Pennsylvania 6 • New York NY
Joint watch party with USC's New York alumni chapter! Both Bruin and Trojan alumni are welcome
Orange County Alumni: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at USC
Sat 11/29
Sauced BBQ & Spirits • Irvine CA
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Reserved seating area. Happy Hour Pricing.
San Diego: Official San Diego Game Watch for UCLA vs. USC Football
Sat 11/29
Tom’s Watch Bar • San Diego CA
Join us in Downtown San Diego for the official San Diego Bruins Football Game Watch as our Bruins take on USC. The game is Saturday, Nov. 29. The start time of the game remains TBD. We will update our social media pages once the start time is announced.
Washington, D.C. Network: UCLA Football Game Watch Party | at USC
Sat 11/29
Astro Beer Hall • Washington DC
Join us as we cheer on the UCLA football team! Astro Beer Hall is located in downtown Washington, DC, and is located on top of the Metro Center WMATA Metro Rail station, which is served by the Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines.
Sunday November 30
UCLA Women's Basketball vs. Tennessee Bruin Bash Pregame Party
Sun 11/30 • 11AM PST
James West Alumni Center •
UCLA Alumni Bruin Bash prior to the UCLA Women's Basketball game against Tennessee on Sunday, November 30, 2025.