Two off-site projects in Hammer Museum’s ‘Made in L.A. 2020’ are open now
The public can check out billboards by Larry Johnson in L.A.’s MacArthur Park neighborhood and video installations by Kahlil Joseph throughout the city.
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Astrophysicist France Córdova to deliver UCLA’s Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership
On Nov. 10, the former director of the National Science Foundation will discuss the impacts of science policy.
Steve Kerr has more on his mind than winning
The NBA coach spoke with UCLA Luskin Dean Gary Segura about his ties to campus, justice and the important lessons Americans still need to learn.
New Bruins will still get to experience (virtual) community building
Even though the pandemic has rewritten the circumstances, UCLA is doing its best to make sure this upcoming year will provide students chances to connect.
Practicing sustainability during a pandemic
UCLA’s Bonny Bentzin offers encouragement for those who, thanks to the pandemic, see the word “reusable” and think “infected.”
High schoolers learn science and business through Nanovation Competition
The contest invites student teams to identify a problem, dream up a nanotech-enabled solution and pitch their products to experts.
CAP UCLA reimagines 2020–21 season for COVID-19 realities
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance moves to an online stage, focusing on rebuilding financial stability for artists.
Graduates encouraged to envision and build a better future
Amid protests for social justice and a pandemic, UCLA students are urged to apply what they’ve learned to making a better world.
Q&A: George Takei on activism, humor and social media
Actor, activist and UCLA alumnus George Takei will speak June 12 at the virtual celebration for 2020 graduates.
Old traditions, new forms: Virtual celebrations honor graduates
UCLA’s graduation festivities will feature speakers like actor, activist and alumnus George Takei and California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris.
Spring Sing 2020: The show must go on
The student-led organizing team ensures that one of UCLA’s most cherished traditions continues despite the pandemic.
Eric Holder to deliver UCLA Law commencement address May 15
Holder, former U.S. attorney general during the Obama administration, was the first African American to serve in that post.
Webinar series: Dealing with the everyday implications of the coronavirus crisis
The conversations are intended to build community and foster resilience as we adapt to the changes brought about by COVID-19.
UCLA webinar series on COVID-19 research begins April 22
The first installment features a discussion with professors Ren Sun, Dr. Otto Yang, Daniel Kamei and Eran Halperin.
UCLA’s virtual hackathon draws more than 1,000 students to develop tech for L.A.
Winning apps aid in city planning, remote learning, COVID-19 quarantine and more.
Postponed – Dr. Jane Goodall to deliver Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership at UCLA on April 1
The talk will help mark the 60th anniversary of the start of her pioneering research.
LA Hacks hackathon returns to UCLA for its eighth year, March 27-29
The 36-hour competition will go virtual for 2020, bringing students together online to create new and exciting technologies.
Morality, war and foreign policy: Joseph Nye Jr. delivers 2020 Brodie Distinguished Lecture
The former dean of the Harvard Kennedy school argued that morals should matter in international relations.
UCLA Law conference will explore connection between human rights and the climate crisis
Lawyers, scholars and activists will examine how human rights laws can be used to seek redress for the harm caused by climate change.
Michelle Craske to share how research can inform anxiety and depression treatment
Director of the UCLA Anxiety and Depression Research Center will deliver the 128th Faculty Research Lecture at UCLA on Feb. 19.
Black legislative leaders meet at UCLA to discuss future of public policy
The Bunche Center for African American Studies was key in bringing the annual State of Black California meeting to campus.
Changes make it easier than ever for Bruins to vote
Voting will begin at Ackerman Union on Feb. 22 and conclude on Election Day, March 3. In addition, the Hammer Museum will be a vote center.
Civil rights leader Sherrilyn Ifill delivers Thurgood Marshall Lecture at UCLA
Ifill is the president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.