UCLA Luskin

Career Peers: Preparing for an Undergraduate Public Affairs Internship
2023-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 5391 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Public Affairs undergraduates can come learn how to prepare for their capstone internship interviews by learning tips to build effective resumes and cover letters. Hosted by Career Peers from the UCLA Career Center.
Attendance will count towards a capstone workshop requirement for your major.

Capital Fellows Information Session
2023-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships which offer unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of California’s state government.
Capital Fellows spend 10-11 months as paid, full time employees working in a Legislative, Executive or Judicial Branch office. Capital Fellows are placed at some of the highest levels of California state government and assist state legislators, senior-level executive staff, and court administrators with a broad range of public policy issues and projects and are typically given assignments with a significant amount of responsibility and challenges.
This information session is open to graduate and undergraduate students.

Urban Planning Statement of Purpose Workshop
2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
The Statement of Purpose is the most important, and often the most daunting, part of any graduate application. Come join the Department of Urban Planning at UCLA Luskin as we go over useful tips and tricks for crafting the perfect statement. We will also workshop sample statements and see what made the best succeed and the worst flop.

Register here!

Book Talk by Alan Dettlaff of University of Houston
2023-10-10 12:30 - 14:00 | 2355 Public Affairs, 337 Charles E Young Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join us for a talk by Professor Alan Dettlaff.
Confronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System: The Case for Abolition
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
2355 Public Affairs Building 12:30pm-1:45pm

LinkedIn Headshots for Luskin Graduate Students
2023-10-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-03 09:00 - 17:00 | 6326 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
We host a professional photographer to take our graduate students’ photos to use for their LinkedIn profiles and for graduate student research presenters to use at professional conferences, symposia, etc.
Please sign up for a time slot on CareerHub and be sure to arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled time to check in. The photographer will send a link to your photos to download approximately a week after the session.
The background will be a medium blue.
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UCLA Luskin Block Party
2023-09-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Dickson Court North, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
SAVE THE DATE! Registration opens on Monday, Aug. 21!
UCLA Luskin’s annual welcome gathering is the one night of the year when the whole School comes together: all incoming and returning students, alumni from all departments, staff, and current and emeriti faculty are invited. This is an exclusive event for the UCLA Luskin family.
Join us to:

Enjoy the flavors of L.A. with a variety of food booths and stations.
Get connected to opportunities, organizations and events throughout UCLA Luskin.
Meet new and returning students, plus alumni.
Trade ideas with faculty and research scholars.
Learn about developments at UCLA Luskin.
Participate in keepsake group photos for each department.

Food and beverages will be provided at this free event, open only to registrants affiliated with the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
PLEASE NOTE: Advance registration is required. Walk-ins will not be permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS.
TRANSPORTATION TIPS:
Ride-hailing locations: Dickson Court, Wyton Circle
Public transportation: Big Blue Bus (Routes 2 and 17), Culver CityBus (Line 6), Metro
On-site parking available in Lot 2 or Lot 3. Rates:

All-day parking: $15
After 4 p.m. $3-$5 for 1-2 hours or $10 for all night
Purchase in advance via Bruin ePermit parking or pay by space at pay station in lot.
Alumni who RSVP by Sept. 8 receive free parking!

CLICK HERE for more details and FAQ on Block Party 2023

Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House
2023-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Room 3383, 3rd Floor Luskin Commons, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1656, United States
Register HERE to attend.

The Luskin School of Public Affairs faculty and staff invite you to attend the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House learn how the Public Affairs major aligns with your interests!
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Luskin School of Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
11:00am – 1:00pm (PT)
3383 Public Affairs Building, 3rd Floor Commons Rooftop
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The Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House is intended to introduce first and second-year students to the and incoming transfer students to the Public Affairs major and the Luskin School of Public Affairs. The Open House will feature a welcome from the Luskin Interim Dean, Chair of the Undergraduate Program, and Luskin counselors. You will also have the opportunity connect with Luskin faculty, staff, and peers. Luskin counselors will be available to speak with you about your interest in the Public Affairs major, or any of the three Luskin minors (Gerontology, Public Affairs, Urban and Regional Studies).
Lunch will be served. Attendees will receive Luskin swag!
Can’t make it to the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House? Contact the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program via MyUCLA Message Center to speak with a Luskin counselor!

Register to Attend
Register HERE to attend. Walk-ins are welcomed.

Keeping Our Community Safe
To create a safe and accessible space for everyone in attendance, we will follow the UCLA COVID-19 health and safety protocols as outlined on the UCLA COVID-19 Resources website (https://covid-19.ucla.edu).
If you are feeling unwell or are unable to come to campus we invite you to connect with our office by scheduling an appointment with a Luskin counselor or following us on Instagram @uclaluskinug.

Orientation for New Graduate Students
2023-09-26 | Los Angeles, CA, United States
Incoming students from Public Policy, Social Welfare and Urban Planning will learn about the resources at UCLA Luskin and throughout campus during an annual orientation gathering that includes a mandatory presentation from the Title IX office.
Campus services will be divided into categories, and each service/organization present information for new graduate students.
More details will be made available closer to the start of the 2023-24 academic year.

Urban Planning Admissions Webinar
2023-09-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Come learn more about the Urban Planning MURP and PhD programs and how to navigate their respective application processes.
Learn more about:
• The field of Urban Planning
• MURP curriculum
• Areas of concentration
• Internships & Career Services
• International study opportunities
• Capstone projects
• Concurrent degrees
• Certificate programs
• Alumni/job placement
Register here

Brainstorm with UCLA MPP: Statement of Purpose
2023-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Not sure what to include in your Statement of Purpose? Is your Personal History Statement lacking flow or feeling repetitive? Join this workshop for some tips, exercises and guidance on how to begin crafting your admissions essays.

Fellowships & Funding Your UCLA MPP Graduate Degree
2023-09-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The financial landscape of graduate school can be a difficult one to navigate. Join this webinar to learn of the ways you may be able to offset the cost of your higher education degree.

Am I Ready for Graduate School: Realities to Consider
2023-08-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Graduate school is a large investment of time, money and energy. This webinar is meant to highlight the demands of graduate programs in general, resources available, and bring to mind the types of facts and questions one should consider when beginning their graduate school journey. It is intended to help prospective students better consider their options for graduate programs and their next steps overall.

Brainstorm with UCLA MPP: Statement of Purpose
2023-08-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Not sure what to include in your Statement of Purpose? Is your Personal History Statement lacking flow or feeling repetitive? Are you having a difficult time communicating your personal narrative? Join this workshop for some tips, exercises and guidance on how to begin crafting your admissions essays.

UCLA Master of Public Policy (MPP) Applying Part 2: International Applicants Only
2023-08-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us in this webinar to learn about the various components of the application as it applies to international prospective students of the MPP program, including required documents by country. You can also learn tips on how to be perceived as a competitive candidate during the holistic evaluation process.

UCLA Master of Public Policy (MPP) Applying Part 1: Domestic & First-Generation Applicants Only
2023-08-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us in this webinar to learn about the various components of the application as it applies to domestic prospective students of the MPP program. You can also learn tips on how to be perceived as a competitive candidate during the holistic evaluation process.

UCLA Master of Public Policy Program Overview
2023-08-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The program overview webinar will cover the basics of how the MPP program is structured, expected time commitments, method of delivery, the curriculum, concentrations and general outcomes post-graduation.

Spring Quarter Ends
2023-06-16 13:00 - 23:59 | Los Angeles, CA, United States
Finals week wraps up and the spring 2023 quarter ends at UCLA, followed by summer break.

2023 UCLA Luskin Commencement Ceremonies
2023-06-16 | CA
Graduate students will gather at 9 a.m. at Royce Hall for their Commencement ceremony.
Undergraduate commencement will take place at 3 p.m. on the patio of Kerckhoff Hall.
Click here for additional details.

Career Opportunities With the L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health
2023-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Graduate Students: RSVP through CareerHub
Undergraduate Students: RSVP at https://form.jotform.com/231516302450140
Join mental health clinicians from different L.A. County Department of Mental Health units to learn about opportunities to work with DMH after graduation. Hear about their paths from graduate school and experiences working with DMH as mental health clinicians. You will also learn about the unique benefits of joining DMH as a Psychiatric Social Worker, including a clear career path, diversity of clinical experiences, locations, and populations, support of licensure, free prelicensure and test prep, loan forgiveness, and retirement packages. If you have considered working with DMH, we highly recommend attending this presentation and panel!
PRESENTERS:

Colin Ziegler, LMFT // Mental Health Clinician II

Colin Ziegler, LMFT works as a member of the Department of Mental Health HOME Team where he provides intensive treatment to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, many of whom are unable to provide for their basic needs and require the highest level of care. He also works within the mobile emergency response unit where he provides crisis evaluations and facilitates psychiatric hospitalizations to individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others. Prior to working at DMH, he has worked with a diverse range of individuals such as veterans and foster youth at various community agencies. In addition to his fulltime work within the county, he works as a freelance consultant for businesses managing mental health-related issues and maintains an active private practice.

Naaz Mirreghabie, LCSW // Psychiatric Social Worker II

Naaz Mirreghabie is Licensed Clinical Social worker who earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine and her Master’s Degree in Social Welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles. In her professional role, she provides culturally inclusive services with LACDMH for the Farsi-speaking community in Los Angeles and serves as a co-chair on the DMH Anti Racism Diversity and Inclusion (ARDI) staff council. Naaz is passionate about increasing and facilitating conversations regarding race, culture, and access to care for all individuals in Los Angeles. As a child of immigrants, she understands and acknowledges the struggle of first generation individuals accessing mental health services.

Luis G. Escalante, MSW, MPA

Luis has had a 29 year career with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. He has been a Training Coordinator with the Training Unit since 2005. He is the lead of the Student Professional Development Program and is a trainer for the county’s Crisis: Prevention/Intervention/Postvention training series and is a certified Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training instructor. He has assisted in the staging of hundreds of DMH sponsored trainings and conferences. Prior to coming to Training, Luis worked as a Medical Case Worker and Psychiatric Social Worker at West Central Mental Health in Service Area 6 and later for the LAC-DMH’s Latino Access Program. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, University of Southern California, and California State University Northridge.

Super Quiz Bowl 2023
2023-06-01 17:30 - 19:00 | UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Roof, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, 90095
*** You must register by May 30th @ 11:59pm to attend ***
RSVP HERE
Ready to put your knowledge to the test? Teams made up of UCLA Luskin students, faculty, alumni, and staff will compete to test their knowledge and skills of all things UCLA, pop culture, history, etc., in a fun-filled trivia night. Come as a team, or simply come to cheer on your favorite team! 100% of proceeds will go towards each graduate department’s grad nights. Proceeds from Luskin undergraduate student participation will contribute to the Public Affairs Experiential Learning Internship Support scholarship.
Last year, Public Policy swept all categories. This is your year to reclaim the trophy for your department.
Doors open at 5:30pm, Event starts at 6:00pm.
Food will be provided.
Registration:
Adding a faculty member, staff member, or alumni to your team is no longer required, BUT it will grant your team extra points! Each participant must register individually. Participants will need to recruit their own team and faculty/staff/alumni member. Interdepartmental teams are permitted.
Each person must register. Be prepared to provide:

Name of all student team members (4)
Name of faculty/staff/alumni (1) on team
Name of team

Price:
*Individual $15 (register in advance)
Audience (not participating) $15 (register in advance)
*If any person has serious financial difficulties, please contact Christian Zarate at czarate@luskin.ucla.edu to set up an appointment.
Prize Breakdown:
All proceeds will go towards each department’s grad nights:
50% of the night’s proceeds will be evenly distributed amongst each participating department.
20% of proceeds will go to the department with the highest percentage of attendance.
15% of proceeds will go to the department with the highest percentage of team participation.
15% of proceeds will go to the department with the highest percentage of faculty/staff/alumni participation.
The winning team will also receive various prizes from UCLA Luskin and participating Westwood Village retailers.

Sacramento Luskin Alumni Regional Reception
2023-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Juju Kitchen and Cocktails, Sacramento, United States
The event offers alumni, faculty, and staff the opportunity to connect with a vibrant and diverse group of individuals committed to social change, building community, and giving back to Luskin.
The evening will include brief remarks from our new Interim Dean Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, Director of Alumni Engagement, Karina Mascorro. Also speaking will be Senior Director of External Relations.
We will have complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

Perloff Lecture Series in Regional and International Development
2023-05-23 12:30 - 14:00 | 2355 Public Affairs, 337 Charles E Young Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
