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.
Events for May 29 - May 9
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Social Work, White Supremacy, and Racial Justice Symposium
Social work has a complex history of upholding White supremacy alongside a goal to achieve racial justice. Moreover, our profession simultaneously practices within racist systems and works to dismantle them. In the wake of a fervent #BlackLivesMatter movement and persistent racial disparities in key social welfare institutions, these paradoxes have come to the forefront of […]
L.A. County Quality of Life Index
Virtual CA, United StatesLuskin Summit 2021 concludes with the sixth annual survey of L.A. County residents on their satisfaction with topics such as cost of living, education, the environment, the economy, race relations and health care.
Tips from a Lawyer: Thriving in the Workplace From a Legal Perspective
ZoomThrough this workshop, UCLA Student Legal Services Attorney, Christin Liu, will offer advice on: • Navigating employment/internship offer negotiations • Workplace protections & the role of human resources • How to identify and avoid potential scams and schemes This event is open to all students in the Luskin Undergraduate Program! Students not associated with […]
Plastic Pollution and Possible Solutions
A panel of policy, corporate and academic leaders will discuss the need and strategies for a more closed loop and less wasteful economy.
PPASS: Sandra González-Bailón
ZoomJoint with UCLA Movements, Organizations, and Markets Working Group Sandra González-Bailón Associate Professor of Communication, University of Pennsylvania - Annenberg School of Communication Title: The Spread of Information on Social Media during Contentious Political Events Abstract: Information manipulation is widespread in today’s media environment. Online networks have disrupted the gatekeeping role of traditional media by allowing […]
CODESWITCH: The Transborder Immigrant Tool
Virtual CA, United StatesJoin EDT 2.0 for a choral reading of excerpts from “CODESWITCH: The Transborder Immigrant Tool” (transborder algo-rhythms against caging algorithms).
Moving Through Academia: A Panel for Social Welfare Doctoral Students
The Professional Development Committee would like to announce an upcoming discussion about moving through academia, and will feature graduates of the UCLA PhD Social Welfare program Donte Boyd, Skye Allmang, and Kristina Lovato! The panel will take place on Friday, April 23rd from 12 to 1 PM PST. Registration is available here, and you must register to attend the […]
Career Skills Workshop: Transitioning From Student to Professional
ZoomThis workshop will cover: where to look for summer internships and entry level full-time jobs, what types of internships and jobs to look for, information on post B.A. training program options (e.g. fellowships, rotational programs, etc.), and other helpful tips! This event is open to all undergraduate students at UCLA! Please contact our department […]
PPASS: Karletta Chief
ZoomKarletta Chief Associate Professor of Environmental Science, University of Arizona Title: Risk Perception of Navajo Communities Along the San Juan River Following the Gold King Mine Spill Abstract: On August 5, 2015, 3 million gallons of acid mine drainage was accidently released from the Gold King Mine Spill (GKMS), eventually reaching the San Juan River which […]
