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Urban Planning Admissions Webinar
2023-09-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
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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 ***
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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, 2023-05-11 12:30 - 14:00 | 2355 Public Affairs, 337 Charles E Young Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States

Demystifying Social Work Licensure (Alumni Panel)
2023-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Hear from a representative from NASW-CA and recent Luskin MSW alums on how to navigate the clinical licensure process.
Graduate Students: RSVP in CareerHub
Undergraduate Students and Luskin Alumni: RSVP through this form
Panelist Bios:
Madison Craft, LCSW // MSW 2020
Madison received her Master of Social Work from UCLA and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Loyola University Maryland. She is experienced in working with individuals, families, and groups in community mental health and school settings. Madison has received training in various evidenced-based modalities including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She also incorporates other modalities, such as Mindfulness and Attachment Theory, to develop one’s sense of self and effective communication, resulting in improved relationships within themselves and with others.
Naaz Mirreghabie, LCSW // MSW 2017
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.
Raquel Ibarra, MSW // Membership Engagement Manager, NASW-CA
Raquel Ibarra, MSW, PPS, is a Latine macro social worker focused on racial equity and social policy. Raquel completed her MSW degree and PPS credential in May 2020 at Cal State Long Beach. For the last 8 years, she has focused on increasing the visibility, capacity, and opportunities of historically marginalized communities by centering their voices and experiences in her micro, mezzo, and macro work. Raquel engages in public speaking and policy advocacy to empower social workers to step into leadership roles and collaborate on steering the profession towards a human-centered future.

Book Talk: Dream Play Build: Hands-On Community Engagement for Enduring Spaces and Places
2023-05-11 15:30 - 18:00 | 2343 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Please join co-authors John Camp (UCLA MURP ’05) and James Rojas for a book talk on Dream Play Build: Hands-On Community Engagement for Enduring Spaces and Places.
This event will take place at Luskin and is open to UCLA Luskin undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni.

“Understanding Your Finances --What Does Wellness Have to Do With It?”
2023-05-11 12:30 - 13:30 | 3333 Public Affairs Building, 3250 Public Affairs Bldg, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
A self-reflection and dialogue space to examine our relationships to money, tools for coping with financial stress and entry level tips on budgeting, loans and credit.

Using Innovative Smart City Technology to Improve Cities
2023-05-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Join IKE Smart City to learn about ways that smart city technology can improve lives in cities —
IKE Smart City was formed by Orange Barrel Media, a 19-year-old media company that creates value for municipal clients by designing and implementing iconic outdoor media that adds to the character of urban places. The team works to bring Smart City technology to communities through our innovative product, the IKE (interactive kiosk experience). The IKE is a touchscreen, digital wayfinding kiosk that encourages local commerce, supports small businesses, enriches the tourist experience, and puts cities in direct communication with their residents. IKE Smart City is singularly focused on delivering the most technologically advanced platform available and refining our practices through our extensive work in cities.
The core tenants of IKE Smart City’s media platform are public benefit and social equity, two values we seek to maximize through the formation of public-private partnerships in each of our IKE markets.
There are many aspects of the work which involve land use, real estate, city permitting, government and community outreach, and more — join the session to learn about ways that you can get involved in this work!

Social Welfare 75th Anniversary Gala and Reunion
2023-05-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Centennial Terrace, UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Celebrate UCLA Social Welfare’s diamond anniversary at a gala and reunion of alumni, students, faculty and staff, including the presentation of the annual Joseph A. Nunn Social Welfare Alumnus of the Year.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
6 PM – 10 PM PDT
Centennial Terrace, UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Alumni – $50
Recent Alumni (2018-2022 graduates) – $30
Current Student – $10

PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

GROUP TICKETS

Table (8 seats) – $1250 ($1150 is tax-deductible)
Half Table (4 seats) – $625 ($525 is tax-deductible)
PURCHASE GROUP TICKETS

Washington DC Luskin Alumni Regional Reception
2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Private Residence on Capitol Hill, Washington DC
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, and our Urban Planning ’75 alumna and host, Jaqueline Gillan. Also speaking will be Director of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations Kevin Medina, a Luskin alumnus, and Senior Director of Development Ricardo Quintero.
We will have complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. You will have plenty of time to mingle and enjoy the fresh air of a residential garden on Capitol Hill.

Opportunities with the Peace Corps
2023-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | UCLA Career Center – Strathmore Building – 3rd Floor – Conference Room B, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, make an impact, and have the experience of a lifetime!
Join us to:
Learn about Volunteer experiences
Ask questions about service
Gain tips to guide you through the application process

Speaker Bio: Jeffrey Janis worked in the non-profit sector for most of his adult life. When he was 44, he became a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. He currently works for UCLA as the Peace Corps Campus Recruiter and is on the Board of National Peace Corps Association. Jeffrey has a B.A. in Psychology from George Washington University and an M.B.A. with a focus in non-profit management from the American Jewish University.

A Conversation With L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell
2023-05-03 17:30 - 19:00 | UCLA Luskin Conference Center, Centennial Ballroom CD, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, 90095
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Part of the Meyer and Renee Luskin Lecture Series
Join Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell for a conversation about work being done to strengthen the public social safety net that serves as a lifeline for millions of families in L.A. County. In this UCLA Luskin Lecture, Mitchell will share information about county efforts to alleviate poverty among children and communities that have not been equitably served. She will discuss the intended impact of Breathe: L.A. County’s Guaranteed Income Program, one of the largest and longest programs of its kind in the nation, and the need to challenge social services programs deemed coercive and intrusive. She will also speak about the county’s equity framework for spending $1.9 billion in new federal American Rescue Plan funding. Following Mitchell’s remarks, Judith Perrigo of the UCLA Luskin Social Welfare faculty will lead a dialogue that includes ample time for audience questions.
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Reception and Check-in
6:00 p.m. Lecture
This lecture is part of UCLA Luskin Social Welfare’s 75th Anniversary commemoration.

InterActions LA: From Housing Crossroads to Transportation Connections
2023-04-28 09:00 - 15:00 | The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
How can California’s recent housing advances be coupled with new transportation approaches to reach shared state goals?
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Across California, people in metropolitan areas are facing an acute housing shortage, driving up rental prices and pushing home ownership further and further out of reach. The California Legislature has taken an active role in increasing housing production and protecting tenants. But, at the same time, to achieve state climate goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, these housing advances must be coupled with transportation approaches that ensure new housing development does not continue to favor car-based mobility. Progress toward connecting housing and transportation priorities requires advancing state, regional, and local approaches.
This year’s InterActions LA event will discuss the past and future housing and transportation goals, building on panels from the 2022 UCLA Arrowhead Symposium: California’s Housing Crossroads.
Back in person at The California Endowment, InterActions LA will include presentations and discussions covering legislative updates, research, case studies, and organizing approaches. As California continues to invest significant time in advancing housing legislation and large amounts of financial resources in transportation, what are these investments yielding in terms of results, and what still needs to be done? In particular, we will discuss challenges and solutions around the most promising recent legislative efforts at the state, regional, and local levels. What are the limitations of state-led planning on advancing housing and transportation goals? What are harmonious approaches?
Schedule
8:30 AM | Registration and breakfast
9:00 AM | Welcome and Keynote Address from Mike Bonin, former Los Angeles City Councilmember
9:30 AM | Panel 1 discussion of recent state legislative developments in housing and transportation. This legislative focus will be paired with research insights into current transportation and housing connections and challenges.
11:00 AM | Panel 2 presentation of case studies and recent research focusing on the results from local and state programs working to address housing and transportation.
Lunch
1:15 PM | Panel 3 discussion on organizing, implementing, and next steps.
2:30 PM | Closing remarks
Reception
Registration and Scholarship Opportunity
The regular registration fee of $99 includes access to the full programming and materials, plus breakfast, lunch and reception. Scholarship opportunities are available to cover the complete costs of registration. Priority will go to those who work to advance racial and social justice in housing and transportation as part of their compensated or uncompensated work, those for whom the event would aid in their professional development, and those with a diversity of perspectives and lived experiences or who have been marginalized from governmental and academic power structures. Students are encouraged to apply.
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For more information and full program, visit the event page.
