Past Events

  • Housing for Black People by Black People

    National Center for the Preservation of Democracy 100-198 N Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    In this UCLA Luskin Lecture, experts in housing and real estate will discuss what they and others are doing to address the challenges of limited wealth, investment and ownership in Black communities.

  • Luskin Summit 2025

    UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    The seventh annual summit will provide research and policy guidance focused on equitable recovery and resilience following Los Angeles' devastating wildfires.

  • Community Organizing for Social Change

    2343 Public Affairs Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join James Suazo to learn about different approaches to social change, direct action/community organizing, and power building ecosystems.

  • Tribal Leadership and California Policy in Action

    2343 Public Affairs Los Angeles, CA, United States

    President Rudy Ortega Jr. and tribal leaders will join UCLA Luskin students to discuss tribal governance, sovereignty, and California policy in a special classroom event.

  • Roots of Cool Art Exhibition: Opening Reception

    Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States

    Join us for the opening reception of Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World, a series of indoor and outdoor art installations hosted by the Descanso Gardens. Meet the curators Edith and Jolly de Guzman, and enjoy a no-host bar and live music.

  • Made in the Shade Event at Descanso Gardens

    Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States

    Discover Descanso Gardens in a new light with Cultivate, a monthly series of tours, workshops, demos, and music. July’s theme, “Made in the Shade,” compliments the Roots of Cool exhibition curated by Edith and Jolly de Guzman.

  • A Celebration of Cool, part of the Roots of Cool Art Exhibition

    Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States

    A Celebration of Cool is a day-long event at Descanso Gardens featuring panels on shade equity, a thermal imaging booth, scavenger hunt, puppet parade, tree giveaways, art workshops, and more—held in conjunction with the Roots of Cool exhibition.

  • Vote16USA National Convening 2025

    3250N Public Affairs Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Vote16USA National Convening on August 5–6 — a two-day gathering of youth leaders, educators, and advocates advancing the movement to lower the voting age to 16.

  • UCLA Volunteer Day – Saturday, September 27

    Mark your calendars! This year’s UCLA Volunteer Day is a wonderful opportunity for Luskin alumni, faculty, staff,  and current students to come together, give back, and make a difference in our community. We’ll kick off the morning with coffee and donuts to fuel our volunteer spirit, then roll up our sleeves and get to work […]