UCLA Happenings for October
A Bruin guide to this month’s most intriguing events at UCLA.
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The Aesthete
Silvia Forni, the new director of the Fowler Museum, wants to prompt visitors to rethink their own views of the world.
A River Runs Through It
Bruin Jessie George’s research on ancient plant fossils at the La Brea Tar Pits may solve a vexing riddle: how to restore the habitat around the L.A. River.
The Honorable Madam Secretary
As California’s secretary of state, Shirley Weber fights — for diversity and inclusion, for education, and to make sure every vote counts.
Dancing by Herself
At UCLA, Agnes de Mille found the creative force that would make her one of the most esteemed choreographers in history.
On Her Front Foot
How Margueritte Aozasa led the Bruins to a championship in her very first season — and became the most successful rookie coach in women’s soccer history.
Ready, Set … Accelerate!
UCLA accelerators are helping the entrebruinurial kick-start their passions into businesses.
The Wow of Pow Wow
Each year, Native and Indigenous communities come from everywhere to celebrate their heritage — and meaningfully share it — at UCLA.
Venturing Forth
How a UCLA grad and a UCLA dad joined forces to support budding Bruin entrepreneurs.
Dive Into Summer (Perhaps Literally)
After a cold and rainy winter, the sun invites you outside. It’s time to get moving.
The Entrepreneurial Fast Track
From idea to startup, UCLA provides support to help Bruins get their businesses off the ground.
A Different Kind of Course Work
The UCLA Teaching Kitchen is part of a whole new campus ecosystem putting Bruin ingenuity to work in the world of food.
Food for Thought
Bruin Plate, where students enjoy some of the tastiest cuisine in L.A., proves the days of the old-time college cafeteria are over.
Dinner Is Served
Impress your guests with these three campus recipes — from Bruin Plate and Plateia — at your next soiree.
The Second Life of ‘We’re Alive’
Almost 50 years ago, three UCLA student filmmakers made a bold documentary about incarcerated women. Then it vanished.
An Idea to Dwell On
Exploring how to tame urban sprawl around the world, Vinit Mukhija finds an answer in our own backyard.