campus events

The UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations welcomes best-selling author James Mann to discuss his latest book.

'Fragments of Extinction: An Environmental Sound-Art Project on the Acoustic Biodiversity of Rainforests' will be presented on Thursday, Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m. at the California NanoSystems Institute.

UCLA will honor alumni who joined a mass protest in 1961 and became Freedom Riders to protest segregation encountered by African Americans when they traveled between states on buses, trains and used public facilities.

Carissa Phelps, who received her M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School and J.D. from UCLA School of Law, was once a victim of human trafficking and is now an author and advocate for those forced into the sex trades.

On Sunday at the Chancellor's Residence, New York Senator and UCLA Law alumna Kirsten Gillibrand shared her personal journey in public service with UCLA Law alumnae at an event marking the official launch of a law school initiative aimed at empowering and supporting the school's women graduates.

A gift by television creator and executive producer Darren Star has made possible the renovation of a 54-seat screening room at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

Policymakers, scholars and business leaders from Australia and the United States will explore the implications of the economic rise of the region at the event cohosted by the UCLA International Institute.

UCLA students as well as tech lovers and industry entrepreneurs came together Thursday to learn about and discuss the latest developments in wearable devices, virtual reality, robotics, connected cars and the Internet of Things at UCLA Anderson’s inaugural Consumer Electronics Show.

Some of the world’s most talented, up-and-coming young jazz musicians call UCLA home as students and fellows of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance.

The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture offers more than 150 public events for winter 2015.

Casey Abrams is only 11 years old, but he managed to deliver approximately 1,000 toys to the Chase Child Life program at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA Monday. 

The first major touring exhibition of Emirati art features more than 50 paintings, sculptures and works in other media.

On Jan. 25, the Fowler Museum at UCLA will open its doors to children and birds alike with its event “Kids in the Courtyard: Purdy Birdy.”

Terrence Roberts, who earned an M.A. degree from UCLA and served as assistant dean of the then-School of Social Welfare, returned to campus to talk about his historic role in integrating a high school in Little Rock, Arkansas and the current protests over the deaths of African Americans at the hands of police.

Students struggling with hunger are invited to bring their families to a student-organized turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

An energetic crowd of more than 3,000 UCLA students, alumni and fans roared their support for the Bruins football team in Wilson Plaza at Thursday evening’s annual “Beat ‘SC” rally.

This year, UCLA's annual food drive is also part of a competition to donate more than the university's cross-town rival.

UCLA will host its free, annual “Exploring Your Universe” event — UCLA’s day for the public to learn about science — this Sunday, Nov. 16, from 12 noon until 5 p.m., with some activities continuing until 8 p.m., weather permitting.

In a day-long event, renowned scientists will highlight and celebrate the monumental contributions of Wallace, at one time the most famous scientist in the world.

Campus faculty, staff, students, and alumni came together today in Wilson Plaza to salute current military service members and veterans for their service. In other news, UCLA has received recognition recently for being among the friendliest campuses for veterans.

UCLA volunteers headed for the Veterans Home of West Los Angeles on Sunday for a day of stripping, sanding and re-staining wood patio chairs and tables so that veterans who are living at the assisted-living and skilled-nursing facility can continue to enjoy being outdoors.

Tigon Abalos, a dental student at UCLA, a Army veteran and former refugee from Vietnam, will draw on her deep appreciation for her service experience when she speaks at UCLA’s annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10.

Actor Henry Winkler, who played “The Fonz” on the long-running sitcom “Happy Days,” recently talked with UCLA students about the process he goes through in co-authoring the popular “Hank Zipzer” series of children’s books.

UCLA Parents’ Weekend returns to campus for the 15th year, bringing more than 4,000 together to experience the best of what UCLA has to offer.

On Oct. 22 and 23, Joseph Martinus, a fourth-year English major and professionally trained chef, will be presenting three interactive cooking demonstrations as part of UCLA’s Food Day celebration.