Virtual Resource Fair
See what the university has to offer, as well as opportunities provided directly from UCLA Luskin, during the Virtual Resource Fair — available until Nov. 1.
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A Conversation with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra
A Conversation with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Dean Gary Segura engage in a timely conversation about Becerra's role as the state’s chief law enforcement officer and what Californians should be looking to see in the future to keep their families and communities safe.
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The Future of Federal Housing Policy with Julián Castro
The Future of Federal Housing Policy with Julián Castro
A conversation with Julián Castro about his vision for housing in the U.S. and how it intersects with work being done in Southern California
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Brainstorm with UCLA MPP: Statement of Purpose
Brainstorm with UCLA MPP: Statement of Purpose
This webinar will provide an overview on how to craft your statement of purpose, all while engaging in a brainstorming activity with prospective applicants.
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Policy Forums: Post Election Discussion
Policy Forums: Post Election Discussion
This year the Public Policy Department is instituting Policy Forums which will take place twice each quarter. Each Forum will be focused on a specific topic. Experts on that topic (usually Luskin or other UCLA faculty) will make some introductory remarks followed by group discussion. The Forums will give us a chance to share our […]
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“A Tale of Two Cities: Black Insurgent Aesthetics & the Public Imaginary”
“A Tale of Two Cities: Black Insurgent Aesthetics & the Public Imaginary”
"My talk focuses on the spontaneous production of graffiti art and murals covering the entrances of businesses in Downtown Oakland, CA, in the wake of recent global protest movements against state violence and systemic racism. I argue that the art makes legible what gets hidden through the violent processes of gentrification and neoliberal urbanism. What […]
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Politics, the Presidency, and the Path Ahead
Politics, the Presidency, and the Path Ahead
Join Neera Tanden, a UCLA alumna and the current president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, for a post-election analysis with Dean Gary Segura of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
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Doctoral Program Guest Lecture: Quantitative Methods
Doctoral Program Guest Lecture: Quantitative Methods
Guest lecture for doctoral students by José Loya of Urban Planning on quantitative methods.
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Funding Your UCLA MPP Graduate Experience
Funding Your UCLA MPP Graduate Experience
Learn how you can reduce the cost of UCLA's Master of Public Policy program.
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Undergraduate Student Town Hall with Dean Segura
Undergraduate Student Town Hall with Dean Segura
Dean Segura wants to hear from you! Please join him, along with your department chair, via Zoom as he answers your questions and provides updates about what is happening at the Luskin School. Zoom information will be sent on the date of your program's town hall.
Social Work, White Supremacy, and Racial Justice Symposium
Social Work, White Supremacy, and Racial Justice Symposium
One in a series of virtual symposia examining social welfare and social justice to reimagine the profession to achieve an anti-racist future.
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UCLA Master of Public Policy (MPP) Admissions Webinar
UCLA Master of Public Policy (MPP) Admissions Webinar
This info-session will provide a comprehensive review of UCLA's Master of Public Policy program.
3 events,
Social Work, White Supremacy, and Racial Justice Symposium
Social Work, White Supremacy, and Racial Justice Symposium
One in a series of virtual symposia examining social welfare and social justice to reimagine the profession to achieve an anti-racist future.
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Social Work, White Supremacy, and Racial Justice Symposium
Social Work, White Supremacy, and Racial Justice Symposium
One in a series of virtual symposia examining social welfare and social justice to reimagine the profession to achieve an anti-racist future.
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SW Professional Development: Pre-Dissertation Funding
SW Professional Development: Pre-Dissertation Funding
The Social Welfare Professional Development committee will host a session on pre-dissertation funding Friday, November 13th from 2 to 3 PM. Doctoral students are encouraged to attend and panelists include Social Welfare's very own Rachel Wells, Shannon Dunlap, and Kwan Jin Yao. Registration is available here, and you must register to attend the event. The […]
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Native American Heritage Month Series
Native American Heritage Month Series
DOCUMENTARY: TAKING ALCATRAZ A documentary account of the events that led up to the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz, with optional discussion to follow.
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Public Affairs Art Break!
Public Affairs Art Break!
Get a crash course in the building blocks of American political cartoons! Learn how to draw the party animals, label your illustrations for maximum effect, and make a cartoon so powerfully scathing it alters the course of American politics for decades to come. Scott Yacyshyn is a writer, cartoonist, and UCLA alumnus living in Los […]
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The Economic Gamble Behind Hosting the Olympics
The Economic Gamble Behind Hosting the Olympics
Smith College Economics Professor Andrew Zimbalist tackles the claim that cities chosen to host high-profile sporting events such as the Olympic Games and World Cup experience an economic windfall.
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Fall Quarter Town Halls With Dean Segura
Fall Quarter Town Halls With Dean Segura
Dean Gary Segura will share updates and answer questions at a series of town halls for undergraduates (Nov. 12), doctoral students (Nov. 18) and master's students (Nov. 19).
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Native American Heritage Month Series
Native American Heritage Month Series
Desiree Martinez, an archaeologist and member of Gabrieliño (Tongva) nation, shares about the Mapping Indigenous LA project.
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MPP Faculty Spotlight: Professor Akee
MPP Faculty Spotlight: Professor Akee
Learn about Professor Akee's past and current research projects and classes he teaches in social policy.
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UCLA MSW Admissions and Recruitment Diversity Fair: Embracing Diverse Voices and Experiences
UCLA MSW Admissions and Recruitment Diversity Fair: Embracing Diverse Voices and Experiences
Full Schedule TBA: Interested in UCLA but not sure how to navigate the application process? Learn more about our Master of Social Welfare program where we provide tools and tips to assist you in the application process and the resources to help you thrive once you are in the program.
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MPP Diversity Summit: Amplifying Intersectional Voices & Ideas
MPP Diversity Summit: Amplifying Intersectional Voices & Ideas
This is an opportunity to hear about UCLA MPP alumni and attend public policy webinar sessions on different topics from diverse lenses.
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Career Skills Workshop: Overcoming Our Debt
Career Skills Workshop: Overcoming Our Debt
Learn the difference between good and bad debt and different methods for paying debt off. Figure out how to tackle what can seem like a mountain of debt! Featuring Alejandra Magaña Gamero, Lily Ball, and Yazleen Alonso. The workshop is part of the Life After Luskin Professional Development Series. Open to all students in […]
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Native American Heritage Month Series
Native American Heritage Month Series
Katie Johnston-Goodstar of the University of Minnesota discusses youth development and assimilation in the Native American community.
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Analyzing the Latino Vote in the 2020 Elections
Analyzing the Latino Vote in the 2020 Elections
A conversation about the impact of the record Latino voter turnout on key races, particularly in the presidential battleground states, and what it means for future elections.
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Social Welfare Ph.D. and MSW Online Application Walk-Through
Social Welfare Ph.D. and MSW Online Application Walk-Through
If you are ready to apply or have questions about the application, we will go through the entire application process online together. The UCLA Department of Social Welfare offers the Master of Social Welfare (MSW) and a Ph.D. in Social Welfare. Joint degrees offer an even broader range of skill and expertise development. An undergraduate […]
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Social Welfare PhD Open Forums
Social Welfare PhD Open Forums
The Social Welfare Department is hosting biweekly open forums for PhD students, facilitated by Doctoral Program Chair, Ian Holloway. The first session will be held Friday, October 23 from 2 –3:30 PM via Zoom. These sessions are opportunities for students to ask questions about any topic related to the Social Welfare Doctoral Program. An anonymous […]
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Black, Indigenous, and POC Urban Planning Student and Alumni Panels
Black, Indigenous, and POC Urban Planning Student and Alumni Panels
Come meet some of our BIPOC students and alumni as they talk about their experiences during and after the UCLA Luskin MURP Program!
