Past Events

  • Taking Data-Driven Policy Into the Future

    Virtual CA, United States

    The trajectory of modern society increasingly deploys data to address equity issues around such diverse topics as housing evictions, air quality, or criminal justice reform. Learn how.

  • Climate Adaptation Research Symposium

    This two-day virtual event will highlight recent social science research on the impacts of climate change, particularly on vulnerable populations and communities.

  • Canceled Lunch on Luskin: UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

    3rd Floor Commons 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, 3383 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    The Lunch on Luskin series offers students the opportunity to learn about resources offered from various Luskin-affiliated units, including research centers, research institutes, initiatives and projects.

  • Journey for Water, Climate and Environmental Justice

    UCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles

    This Luskin Lecture features MacArthur "genius" activist Catherine Coleman Flowers and her community-driven work on inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure in rural communities in the U.S.

  • 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.

  • Young Alumni Building Green Futures Panel

    Room 2355 Public Affairs Building 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Get inspired by young UCLA Luskin alumni who are making a real impact in sustainability and learn about career opportunities and strategies in the green sector.

  • 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.

  • Environmental Graduate Student Networking Reception 2025

    UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, 3rd Fl Commons & Patio (3383) 337 Charles E Young Dr. East, Los Angeles, United States

    Calling all UCLA graduate students interested in environmental justice, sustainability, and climate resilience! Join us for a free cross-campus mixer hosted by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation.