UCLA Master of Public Policy (MPP) Applying Part 1: Domestic & First-Generation Applicants Only
2024-10-23 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 Ombuds Service & Conflict Management
2024-10-24 12:30 - 13:30 | 5391 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Please join Ariella Morrison for an informational session on Ombuds Services and Conflict Management. The session will include an overview of the types of services the Ombuds Office provides, examples of when and how to use Ombuds as a resource, and tips for better communication. We will also discuss conflicts that students may experience, and strategies for how to manage them. This will be an interactive session with plenty of time for questions and discussion.
If you are unable to come in-person. Please join us via zoom: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/5620150798

UCLA Master of Public Policy (MPP) Applying Part 2: International Applicants Only
2024-10-25 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

Urban Planning Statement of Purpose Workshop
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Los Angeles, CA, United States
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!

Fellowships & Funding Your UCLA MPP Graduate Degree
2024-10-30 17:00 - 18:30 | 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.

Los Angeles Alumni Regional Reception
2024-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | The Godfrey Hotel-Hollywoood, 1400 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
You are cordially invited to our Luskin Alumni Regional Reception in Los Angeles. This networking event brings together alumni from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs’s four departments (Public Policy, Social Welfare, Urban Planning and our Undergraduate Program).
This reception promises to be an evening of camaraderie and networking. It will provide an excellent opportunity to reconnect with fellow Luskin alumni in the LA area, share experiences and forge new connections.
Drinks and appetizers will be provided.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.

Master of Real Estate Development Webinar
2024-11-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Get acquainted with the advantages of a Master of Real Estate Development degree from UCLA Luskin without needing to set foot on campus.
Come learn about:
• The field of Real Estate Development
• MRED curriculum
• Professional Development opportunities
• Capstone projects
• What sets UCLA apart
• How to apply
Register here!

Public Affairs Major Information Session #1
2024-11-06 13:00 | Zoom
REGISTER HERE!
Join us at the Public Affairs Major Information Session to learn about the scope of the B.A. in Public Affairs, major requirements, application process, and how the Luskin School of Public Affairs supports your academic goals!
The information session is open to first- and second-year students who are interested in the Public Affairs major.
Information Session Dates

Information Session #1:

November 6, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Register to receive the Zoom link

Information Session #2:

November 14, 2024
5:00pm – 6:00pm
4320 Public Affairs Building
Light refreshments will be served. Walk-ins welcomed.

Registration
Register here to attend one of the two information sessions.
Learn More About the Major
Learn more about the Public Affairs major at www.luskin.ucla.edu/undergrad or schedule an appointment with a Luskin undergraduate counselor.
Questions?
For questions about the Public Affairs Major, contact the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program via MyUCLA Message Center.

Brainstorm with UCLA MPP: Statement of Purpose
2024-11-06 17:00 - 18:30 | 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.

Urban Planning Admissions Webinar
2024-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Los Angeles, CA, United States
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!

L.A. Confronts Homelessness: Are We on the Right Track?
2024-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium, 100 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA
Join us for a thought-provoking event featuring a conversation with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and UCLA Blueprint Editor Jim Newton. Gain insights into the pressing issue of homelessness in Los Angeles and its many challenges and potential solutions.
📅 Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13
🕔 Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
📍 Location: Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium, 100 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Public Affairs Major Information Session #2
2024-11-14 17:00 - 18:00 | 4320B UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, 337 Charles E Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States

Urban Planning Open House
2024-11-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Come get to know us as you navigate the application process at a virtual open house. Learn about the application process, sit in on classes, and meet faculty and current students. Informational sessions for both the MURP and PhD Program will occur as well.
The final schedule is still being worked out and will be emailed out closer to the event. Below is a tentative outline:
MURP PROGRAM
10:30am | Department Welcome
11:00am | AOC Session 1
11:55am | AOC Session 2
1:30pm | Student Panel
3:00pm | Q&A with Director of Admissions
PHD PROGRAM
10:30am | Department Welcome
11:00am | AOC Session 1
11:55am | AOC Session 2
1:30pm | PhD Student Panel
3:00pm | Q&A with Director of Admissions
Course recordings will be made available at the start of the program to be watched whenever you would like. Any live courses will be arranged and scheduled closer to the event, potentially even on days other than that of the event itself.

Register here!

Working at the HUD Office of Disaster Recovery
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | TBD
Meet with Kevin O’Neill, Assistant Director in the Office of Disaster Recovery with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to learn more about working in this field! If you have an interest in affordable housing and community development, a concern of equity, any experience in community development/revitalization, and an awareness and interest in disaster recovery, this is the perfect session for you.
Kevin earned his M.A. in Urban Planning from UCLA in 1992 and has nearly 15 years of experience working with HUD, so this is a rare opportunity to hear from one of our alums directly about their work with this federal agency! He started with HUD in 2011 with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, managed Sandy Recovery grantees, and then moved to Disaster Recovery in 2016. Before that, he had 25 years of experience in the non-profit community development sector, developing affordable housing, supportive housing and community facilities.

Note that this session is open to all Luskin graduate students and only SENIOR UNDERGRADUATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAJORS.

UCLA-Sciences PO Double Degree Webinar
2024-11-26 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
Come learn about our new program, the Double Degree in Global and Comparative Urban Planning and Governance with Sciences Po in Paris! See what makes this program so exciting and gain tips and tricks to submit a successful application!

Register here!

Fall Quarter Ends
2024-12-13 | Los Angeles, CA, United States
Classes end on Friday, Dec. 6, and Finals Week wraps up on Friday, Dec. 13, bringing a close to UCLA’s 2024 fall quarter.

UCLA MRED Networking Event
2024-12-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Rios, 3101 W. Exposition Place, Los Angeles, 90018, United States
Are you ready to take the next step toward a dynamic career in real estate? Join us for an exclusive in-person recruitment and networking event hosted by the new UCLA Master of Real Estate Development Program!
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 18
🕒 Time: 5:30-7:00pm
📍 Location: Rios, 3101 W. Exposition Place, Los Angeles, CA 90018, US
Greg Morrow, MRED’s Executive Director and Sean Campbell, MRED’s Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment will be on hand to talk about MRED and answer any questions you have! We look forward to meeting you and helping you shape your future in real estate!
RSVP by 12/16! RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelIcslj6zZANhVDnjU-qWlWz8iEOZFD0eA0VdOgod5OYVIog/viewform
This event is a unique opportunity to:

Meet our faculty and admissions team to learn how our program can help you advance your career.
Connect with industry professionals who are making an impact in real estate development.
Network with prospective students to gain insights into the program and career opportunities.
Ask questions about admissions, curriculum, and career pathways in an interactive, informal setting
Whether you’re passionate about sustainable development, affordable housing, or investment strategy, this event will provide valuable insights and connections to help you achieve your goals.

Questions?
Please contact us at mred@luskin.ucla.edu to learn more about this event, or our program in general.

Winter Quarter Begins
2025-01-02 | Los Angeles, CA, United States
Winter quarter officially begins at UCLA on Thursday, Jan. 2, with class instruction getting under way on Monday, Jan. 6.

MRED Admissions Webinar #1
2025-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Get acquainted with the advantages of a Master of Real Estate Development degree from UCLA Luskin without needing to set foot on campus.
Come learn about:
• The field of Real Estate Development
• MRED curriculum
• Professional Development opportunities
• Capstone projects
• What sets UCLA apart
• How to apply
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucla-luskin-master-of-real-estate-development-mred-webinar-tickets-1105138481949?aff=oddtdtcreator

Election Reflections: Latino Voters and the Future of American Politics
2025-01-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 W 7th St, Los Angeles, 90014, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
This is event is presented as part of the UCLA Luskin Lecture Series in partnership with the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Check-in and Reception
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Program
The 2024 presidential election underscored the growing influence of Latino voters, solidifying their role as a crucial demographic in American politics. This panel brings together leading voices in politics, media, and advocacy to provide an overview of how Latino voters impacted the election results and what these outcomes mean for Latino communities across the United States.
Our discussion, moderated by Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos, will cover voter turnout trends, key issues motivating Latino voters, and the geographic and demographic factors influencing their choices. Additionally, the panel will explore the policies and political shifts resulting from the election and how they will likely affect Latino communities in areas such as immigration, healthcare, education, and economic opportunity.

Speakers (pictured left to right):

Jorge Ramos (moderator), award-winning journalist and former anchor for Univision News
Roberta Braga, Founder and Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas
Julián Castro, Chief Executive Officer of the Latino Community Foundation, Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate
Clarissa Martínez De Castro, Vice President of the Latino Vote Initiative at UnidosUS

The UCLA Luskin Lecture Series enhances public discourse on topics relevant to the betterment of society. The Series features renowned public intellectuals, bringing together scholars as well as national and local leaders to address society’s most pressing problems. Lectures encourage interactive, lively discourse across traditional divides between the worlds of research, policy and practice. The Series demonstrates UCLA Luskin’s commitment to encouraging innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions to formidable public policy challenges.
The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute addresses the most critical domestic policy challenges facing Latinos and other communities of color through research, advocacy, mobilization, and leadership development to propel policy reforms that expand genuine opportunity for all Americans.

State Dept. and USAID Opportunities for Public Affairs Undergraduates
2025-01-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join Katelyn Choe, Diplomat in Residence – Southern California with the US Department of State and Karen Klimowski, Development Diplomat in Residence – West with USAID to learn about international opportunities for undergraduate students in Public Affairs!
Have you heard of the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program, U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program, or Payne Fellowship? Whether this is the first time you’re hearing of these programs or you know you want to apply to one or more, this session is a great time to hear directly from representatives with the departments that facilitate these programs and learn about how to be a competitive applicant.
RSVP: https://events.careers.state.gov/eventlisting/EventDetail?folderId=13669

Senior Fellows Working in Transportation
2025-01-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Room 4357 Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Established in 1997, the Senior Fellows program pairs prominent community, government, and business leaders in the public service arena with UCLA Luskin School graduate students in a mentorship role. We are excited to welcome two Fellows working in transportation to discuss the transportation equity, as well as their professional pathways, roles, and any insights and advice to current students.
This conversation is co-sponsored by the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies and will be moderated by Madeline Brozen, Deputy Director of the Lewis Center. Brozen is an expert on active transportation issues in urban design. In her work on transit planning, Brozen has studied how to design transit systems to enhance women’s preferences and needs. Brozen previously served as a program manager of Complete Streets Initiative, and collaborates with colleagues in the Fielding School of Public Health on open streets research. She previously served on the board of directors for the Associate of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals and is vice chair of the LA Metro Westside Service Council.
Senior Fellows:

Hilary Norton is the Executive Director of FASTLinkDTLA (a Transportation Management Organization). Her work at FastLink is focused on improving mobility and infrastructure investments for people of all abilities, and is a partner on the Festival Trail — a 22 mile active transportation plan to link up numerous venues and ensure that they are universally accessible. Norton holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wellesley College and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University’s School of Government. She also previously served as a California Transportation Commissioner for two terms, appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Eli Lipmen joined the Move LA staff in August 2017 after working on the successful Measure M campaign and was appointed Executive Director in 2022, having previously served on the Leadership Board for over six years. Eli has dedicated his life’s work to social change, from hunger to human rights to climate change to affordable housing. He was honored by the TransitCenter for organizing national advocacy to achieve a more equitable Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the largest national investment in the public transportation system ever. Eli is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, the USC Annenberg School for Communications, the London School of Economics & Political Science, and the Coro Lead SoCal Fellowship program.

Yearlong Graduate Fellowships Info Session
2025-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Attend this workshop to learn more about the Bohnett Fellowship at the LA Mayor’s Office, Luskin Leadership Fellowship at the LA County Office of Child Protection and the Luskin Leadership Fellowship at the LAC Board of Supervisors Office. This workshop will cover details about the fellowships, applications, and selection process.
These fellowships are only open to Luskin graduate students in public policy, social welfare, and urban planning.
For more information about these Fellowships, visit: https://luskin.ucla.edu/student-affairs/fellowships#yearlong

Summer Fellowships & Internship Funding Info Session
2025-01-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Attend this workshop to learn more about summer 2025 Fellowships at the CA Governor’s Office of External Affairs, City of LA’s Office of Racial Equity, Climate Resolve, La Defensa, Liberty Hill, La County Department of Public Health, TreePeople, and the US Conference of Mayors.
This workshop will cover details about the fellowships, applications, and selection process. These fellowships are open to continuing graduate students in public policy, social welfare, and urban planning.
For more information about these Fellowships, visit: https://luskin.ucla.edu/student-affairs/fellowships#summerfellowships

Preparing for the 2nd Year MSW Placement Fair
2025-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
This workshop will focus on how to present your best self at the MSW 2nd Year Placement Fair. I will be sharing tips and tricks, including attire, elevator speeches, and interviewing in person vs over Zoom!
This session is exclusively for 1st year MSW students.

Harvard Government Performance Lab Fellows Info Session
2025-01-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Join Gabriela Solis (MPP/MSW 2019), Marianna Yamamoto, and Minerva Muzquiz to learn about the work of Harvard GPL, as well as fellowship and employment opportunities.
The applications for summer 2025 fellows are currently being accepted: https://govlab.hks.harvard.edu/working-at-gpl.
Fellows work directly with state and local governments and are the backbone of the Lab’s model for providing high-quality pro bono technical assistance to governments. Fellows typically come to the GPL within a few years of completing a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, business administration, law, or related fields. Throughout the course of their fellowship, Fellows guide significant performance improvement projects forward, usually based on-site in the government, and receive training in skills including data analysis and project management.
Previous fellows have led projects to reform city procurement, expand re-entry services to individuals released on parole, and improve the delivery of services provided to families interacting with the child welfare system.

Tents and Tenants: After Echo Park Lake - Opening
2025-02-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Skid Row History Museum & Archive, 250 South Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012, United States
The UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy is pleased to announce Tents and Tenants: After Echo Park Lake, a public exhibition about how poor people make the city their home, even in the face of state violence. Abandoned by the city during a global pandemic, unhoused organizers created an encampment at Echo Park Lake that soon became an uprising against the policed-propertied order of Los Angeles. The exhibition and associated public programs activate an archive of organizing histories that is intended to be the practice of a collective future.
Join us at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive for the opening of the exhibition on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
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Future Tents and Tenants: After Echo Park Lake public programs:
Friday, February 21, 7pm: Tenants in the Streets, A Panel Discussion
Friday, March 21, 7pm: The Liberatory Living Room, A Performance
This exhibition is organized by the UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy with support provided by the Mellon Foundation. It is on display February 1-March 30, 2025 at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive, a project of Los Angeles Poverty Department.
Skid Row History Museum & Archive hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2-5pm and by appointment.

MRED Admissions Webinar #2
2025-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Get acquainted with the advantages of a Master of Real Estate Development degree from UCLA Luskin without needing to set foot on campus.
Come learn about:
• The field of Real Estate Development
• MRED curriculum
• Professional Development opportunities
• Capstone projects
• What sets UCLA apart
• How to apply
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucla-luskin-master-of-real-estate-development-mred-webinar-tickets-1105144048599?aff=oddtdtcreator
