CDM Smith Employer Information Session
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 4357 Public Affairs Building
Join representatives and staff from CDM Smith, a global privately owned engineering and construction firm providing smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy, and facilities to learn about internship, part-time, and full-time employment opportunities! CDM Smith is employee owned and committed to building a stronger enterprise for each future generation.
Presenters:
Beck Frei, Transportation Planner
Laura Campagna, Environmental Planner
Kyle Benedict, Senior Campus Recruiter

Public Affairs in Action: Senior Fellows in Public Service
2026-01-29 12:30 - 13:30 | 4357 Public Affairs Building
Join us for an panel discussion with two leaders in urban policy and governance to gain firsthand insight into policymaking, community engagement, and strategic leadership in local government! There are many pathways to work in public service and our presenters will share their unique journey, along with insights from their time on the LA City Council.
Featuring Ruth Galanter & Michael Woo
Former Los Angeles City Councilmembers

Ruth Galanter (6th District, 1987–2003) – Urban planner and environmentalist who championed slow-growth policies, led transformative projects in Venice, and prioritized neighborhood safety. Now a consultant and educator focused on planning and ecological restoration.
Michael Woo (13th District, 1985–1993) – The Council’s youngest and first Asian American member, he spearheaded Hollywood’s revitalization, shaped major transit planning including the Red Line, and promoted racial equity initiatives. Continues to lead on sustainability and park access issues.

MSW 2nd Year Placement Fair Prep Workshop
2026-01-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Are you ready to tackle your upcoming placement interviews? Join us for a session designed exclusively for 1st-year MSW students to help you feel confident and prepared.
In this session, you will:

Learn how to craft a strong resume tailored for placement agencies,
Develop your elevator pitch to introduce yourself effectively, and
Learn light interview tips to make a great impression

This is your chance to build your confidence before meeting potential placement agencies!

Reexamining the “Nation of Immigrants”: The Politics of ICE Enforcement
2026-02-05 17:00 - 19:30 | UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join us for a keynote and panel exploring new data on immigration enforcement, stronger state protections, and fair, sustainable policy.

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With the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) arrests and detentions surging, California’s legislative leadership offers critical lessons on safeguarding rights and rebuilding trust. Join us on February 5, 2026 for a keynote presentation followed by a panel of policymakers, researchers, and advocates who will discuss what the latest data reveal about enforcement patterns, how to strengthen state protections, and what’s next for fair and sustainable approaches to immigration.
Reception 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Lecture and Panel 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Registration is free and required for all guests. We intentionally oversell tickets to ensure a full venue. Entry and seating are first come, first served and not guaranteed, even with a ticket. We recommend arriving early and join the pre-reception to maximize your chance of entry.

Attorney General Rob Bonta will be the keynote speaker.
Panelists include:

Miguel Santana, President and CEO, California Community Foundation (moderator)
Ahilan Arulanantham, Professor from Practice, UCLA Law; Faculty Co-Director, Center for Immigration Law & Policy
Paul Ong, Director, UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge
Angelica Salas, Executive Director, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA); Luskin Senior Fellow

Learn more about the research from the Center for Neighborhood Knowledge and the Latino Policy & Politics Institute.

This event is part of the Luskin Lecture Series and co-hosted by the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge, the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute, and the UCLA Asian American Studies Center.
View all of our upcoming events at luskin.ucla.edu/events

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