Urban Planning Admissions Webinar
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Los Angeles, 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
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Social Welfare MSW Virtual Admissions Information Session
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
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Thinking about pursuing your Master of Social Welfare at UCLA Luskin? Join us online for our MSW Admissions Information Session on Tuesday, October 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This interactive session is a great opportunity to learn everything you need to know about the program — from admissions requirements and application deadlines to curriculum highlights and the practicum experience. We’ll also talk about tuition, funding options, and the wide range of career opportunities available to MSW graduates. Whether you’re just starting to explore graduate school or already preparing your application, this session will give you valuable insight into what makes UCLA Luskin’s MSW program unique.

MPP Program & Admissions Overview
2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:00
Are you passionate about making a difference through policy? Tune into our Virtual Information Session to explore how our Master in Public Policy (MPP) program can equip you with the quantitative and analytical skills needed to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. We’ll cover everything from the core curriculum to financing your degree and tips for a successful application. Register now to secure your spot and start your journey toward a meaningful career in public service.
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Networking 101: Preparing for a Career Fair and Using UCLA ONE
2025-10-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Room 4371 Luskin School of Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E Young Dr. E, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join Scott Pansky, Co-Founder of Allison+Partners and a Luskin Senior Fellow, for an interactive session on how to network with professionals, leverage your connections to further your professional goals, and make networking more than just finding an internship or job! Lily Rosenberg, Assistant Director of Alumni Career Engagement at UCLA Alumni Affairs, will also share how to apply the lessons learned from Scott into practice by using UCLA ONE to connect with the greater UCLA alumni community. Participants can take information from this session to apply to existing mentorship relationships, new professionals you may want to connect with, job interviews, and even the upcoming Virtual Fall Career and Internship Fair on October 10.

Luskin Aperitivo: Spanish Language Meetup
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Bar Flores, 1542 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, United States
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, UCLA Luskin is excited to host the second edition of our Luskin Aperitivo – Spanish Language Meetup on Thursday, October 9th, 2025, at Bar Flores in Echo Park. This alumni gathering offers a warm and relaxed space to connect with fellow Bruins while practicing Spanish—whether you’re fluent, conversational, or just beginning. Appetizers will be provided; the Luskin Aperitivo will be a no-host bar.
Join us for lively conversation, community building, and an evening of shared culture and connection.
En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, UCLA Luskin tiene el gusto de invitarte a la segunda edición de nuestro Luskin Aperitivo – Encuentro en Español, que se llevará a cabo el jueves 9 de octubre de 2025 en Bar Flores, en Echo Park. Este evento para alumnos/as ofrece un ambiente relajado y amistoso para convivir con otros Bruins mientras practicas tu español—ya sea que lo hables con fluidez, de manera conversacional o que apenas estés empezando. Habrá botanas por parte de la casa; las bebidas estarán disponibles en modalidad no-host bar.
¡Acompáñanos a disfrutar de buena compañía, charla amena y una velada para celebrar nuestra cultura y comunidad!

Master of Real Estate Development Webinar
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-03 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
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Fall 2025 Virtual Career and Internship Fair
2025-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
You are invited to participate in the Fall 2025 UCLA Luskin Virtual Career and Internship Fair! At the Virtual Fair, employers will have the opportunity to speak with Public Policy, Urban and Regional Planning, and Social Welfare graduate students looking for internship and job opportunities. There is no cost to participate!
Student Registration to participate in the Luskin Virtual Fall Career & Internship Fair ends on October 10 at 2pm. All Luskin students are encouraged to participate. Many of our employers are recruiting for both full-time and internship openings. First year students, this is a great opportunity to network with a future employer. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Employers, please register by October 3 to reserve your spot. Visit our Employer webpage for more information about pay transparency and disclosure, as well as information about recruiting our students.
If you have any questions, please contact Nandini Inmula, Assistant Director of Career Services (ninmula@luskin.ucla.edu).

Urban Planning Statement of Purpose Workshop
2025-10-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Los Angeles, 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.

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The Career of Giving: Alumni at the Helm of Change
2025-10-14 12:15 - 14:00 | 4371
Join us for an inspiring lunchtime conversation with UCLA Luskin alumni who have built impactful careers in philanthropy—directing resources, shaping strategies, and driving change for causes that matter.
Our panelists will share how they entered the field, what fuels their passion for giving, and how philanthropy intersects with public service, equity, and innovation. Whether you’re curious about careers in the nonprofit sector, foundations, or corporate giving, you’ll leave with actionable insights and inspiration.
🌟 Don’t miss the networking opportunity!
Alumni panels aren’t just about listening—they’re about connecting. This is your chance to introduce yourself to accomplished Bruins, ask questions, and start building relationships that can open doors to internships, mentorship, and future career opportunities.
Why attend?

Learn from alumni making a difference in philanthropy
Discover pathways into the sector
Gain strategies for building a mission-driven career
Network with fellow Bruins and expand your professional circle.
Light lunch will be provided for registered attendees

Is Bipartisanship Dead?
2025-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 | 2355 Public Affairs, 337 Charles E Young Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The event will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, in partnership with the Los Angeles World Affairs Council.
Current UCLA Luskin students and faculty may email events@luskin.ucla.edu for free admission.
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At a time of historic polarization in Washington and beyond, this timely discussion brings together leading voices from both sides of the aisle to examine whether bipartisanship is truly a relic of the past or if common ground can still be found on the most pressing issues of our day.
This program will feature experienced policymakers and political analysts who have witnessed first-hand the challenges and opportunities of governing across party lines, including former Congresswoman Jane Harman, former Congressman David Dreier, as well as former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and CNN Political Analyst Ron Brownstein, who have been invited to join as panelists.

Environmental Graduate Student Networking Reception 2025
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, 3rd Fl Commons & Patio (3383), 337 Charles E Young Dr. East, Los Angeles, 90095, United States
All UCLA graduate students interested in environmental justice, sustainability, and climate resilience are invited to our free, cross-campus mixer!
When: Tuesday, October 14 from 5-7 PM
Where: UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, 3rd Floor Patio and Commons (3383)
What to Expect:

Discover student funding opportunities, jobs, internships, and campus resources
Connect with peers who share your passion for the environment
Enjoy appetizers and drinks in a relaxed setting
Meet professionals and experts offering insights to support your academic and career journey

RSVP: Eventbrite registration is required to attend. This event is free and open to UCLA-affiliated students, staff, and faculty. Sign up here today to join us!
Hosted by: UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation in collaboration with partners across campus
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MPP Program & Admissions Overview
2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:00
Are you passionate about making a difference through policy? Tune into our Virtual Information Session to explore how our Master in Public Policy (MPP) program can equip you with the quantitative and analytical skills needed to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. We’ll cover everything from the core curriculum to financing your degree and tips for a successful application. Register now to secure your spot and start your journey toward a meaningful career in public service.
See here to register for our webinar.

Roots & Resonance: Alumni Storytelling Across a Lifetime of Impact
2025-10-16 12:00 - 14:00 | 2343 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
You are warmly invited to join us for Roots & Resonance, a special afternoon of storytelling and connection that celebrates the journeys of UCLA Luskin alumni who have dedicated their lives to creating meaningful impact.
Through powerful personal reflections, our alumni will share how their paths were shaped by courage, purpose, and resilience—and the lessons they now offer back to our community.
Whether you are a current student, a recent graduate, or a longtime alum, this event is an opportunity to come together, listen, and be inspired by stories that transcend time and echo across generations.
Come for the stories. Stay for the connections. Leave with inspiration to carry forward.
Light lunch and refreshments will be served.
Meet our moderator and panelists:
Emily Williams, MPP ’98, Chief Executive Officer at UCLA-UCSF ACEs Aware Family Resilience Network (UCAAN)
Dr. Rita Ledesma, Social Welfare PhD’97, Professor of Social Work at Cal State LA, (Retired)
Dr. John Castillo, MSW’81, Executive Director at Walking Shield Inc.
Michael Zenon MAUP ’75, President/CEO at ZT Architecture + Land Development Inc.
Shirley Hsiao, MAUP ’79 , Service Development Manager at Long Beach Transit (Retired)

Social Welfare MSW Admissions Information Session
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | 2343 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Thinking about pursuing your Master of Social Welfare at UCLA Luskin? Join us for our MSW Admissions Information Session on Thursday, October 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This interactive session is a great opportunity to learn everything you need to know about the program — from admissions requirements and application deadlines to curriculum highlights and the practicum experience. We’ll also talk about tuition, funding options, and the wide range of career opportunities available to MSW graduates. Whether you’re just starting to explore graduate school or already preparing your application, this session will give you valuable insight into what makes UCLA Luskin’s MSW program unique.
Feel free to bring your own food and drink.

Public Service in the Heart of LA: Career Tour with El Pueblo
2025-10-17 10:00 - 13:00 | El Pueblo de Los Angeles, 125 Paseo de la Plz, Los Angeles, 90012, United States
Join OSAAR for an enriching career tour at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument! This immersive experience offers a chance to explore the intersection of historic preservation, civic engagement, and urban planning in one of LA’s most iconic cultural sites. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour El Pueblo’s historic landmarks and preservation efforts, network with Luskin alumni in city planning, heritage conservation, and community development, and learn how public affairs graduates can shape the future of LA. This unique opportunity will be hosted by Edgar Garcia (MURP 2006), Interim General Manager at El Pueblo.
Participants will be connected to one another prior to the event to coordinate transportation and carpools. The tour will end on Olvera Street, where attendees are welcome to stay for lunch and support local LA restaurants and businesses!
*Open to Luskin graduate students and undergraduate SENIORS only.*

Free LinkedIn Headshots for Luskin Graduate Students
2025-10-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-23 08:00 - 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 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 sky blue.

Senior Fellows Kick Off for selected Luskin Graduate Students
2025-10-23 16:30 - 18:00 | UCLA Faculty Club, Morrison Room
The Senior Fellows Program is UCLA Luskin’s premiere mentorship program that matches master’s students in public policy, social welfare and urban planning with mentors who offer career guidance and leadership development. This is the kick-off event to the Senior Fellows Program and is closed only to selected and confirmed program participants.

Master of Public Policy: Statement of Purpose & Personal Statement Overview
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00
Stop guessing and start writing! Join us for a step-by-step session where we break down the purpose, structure, and content of both the Statement of Purpose and the Personal Statement. Learn how to craft a powerful, coherent narrative that effectively tells your passion story and clearly connects your past experience to your future in our MPP program.
See here to register for our webinar.

Tranquil Tuesday: Mindfulness Clinic
2025-10-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Sculpture Garden
Students will learn the basics of mindfulness and explore ways of using the outdoors as a tool and anchor for mindfulness practice.

Protecting Democracy and the 2025 Redistricting Battles
2025-10-28 17:00 - 19:30 | UCLA Luskin Conference Center, Centennial Ballroom CD, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, 90095
This event is part of the Luskin Lecture Series and co-hosted by the UCLA Voting Rights Project.
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5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Check-in and
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Lecture and Panel

RSVP required for admittance. Admission is free, but registration is required for each attendee.

Description
Featured Speaker: Secretary Xavier Becerra

Former California Attorney General and Secretary of HHS, Xavier Becerra will deliver remarks about protecting and expanding democracy in 2025. In particular, Becerra will discuss what is at stake for Californians ahead of the Prop. 50 vote on temporary new district boundaries and compare and contrast to other efforts in Texas, Missouri, Florida and more. Beyond democracy, Becerra will outline his views on the importance of expanding access to quality health care, protecting immigrant rights, and more. Following the keynote address Becerra will be joined by Chad Dunn (School of Law and Luskin Public Affairs) who is currently leading a lawsuit against Texas redistricting on behalf of Black and Latino plaintiffs in Texas, and Dr. Natalie Masuoka (Political Science and Asian American Studies) an expert in redistricting and voting behavior to discuss the importance of voting rights and representation for Americans of all backgrounds. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Matt Barreto (Political Science and Chicana/o Studies) who is Faculty Director of the UCLA Voting Rights Project.
About the Lecturer
Xavier Becerra was born in Sacramento, California to immigrant parents, and was the first in his family to graduate from a university and become a lawyer. He started his career as a legal advocate for individuals with mental illness, then served 12 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives where he championed key healthcare reforms, including the Affordable Care Act, lowered Medicare costs for seniors, and protected Americans’ Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) from painful cuts.
In 2017, Congressman Becerra became California’s Attorney General, where he led efforts to protect Californians’ privacy and consumer rights and hold large corporations and the opioid industry accountable. He defended both the Affordable Care Act and the DACA program for Dreamers all the way to the Supreme Court and won.
In 2021, AG Becerra became the 25th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he oversaw the operations of Medicare, the ACA, Medicaid, the FDA, CDC, and NIH. As HHS Secretary, Xavier Becerra was in charge of a budget twice as large as the Department of Defense. Under his leadership, America achieved the highest level of healthcare coverage in history — with more than 300 million Americans possessing their own health insurance. He successfully led the first ever negotiations to lower prescription drug prices that pharmaceutical companies charge millions of Medicare beneficiaries, reducing prices up to 80%. And he successfully executed the Biden Administration’s campaign to end the COVID pandemic.
Xavier is married to Dr. Carolina Reyes, a maternal fetal medicine specialist and professor of medicine at UC Davis Medical Center. Together they have ushered into adulthood three accomplished daughters, Clarisa, Olivia and Natalia.
Moderator

Dr. Matt Barreto, Professor of Political Science & Chicano Studies and UCLA Luskin School Faculty Director of UCLA Voting Rights Project.

Panelists

Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and former CA Attorney General
Chad Dunn, Director of Litigation, UCLA Voting Rights Project
Dr. Natalie Masuoka, Professor of Political Science & Asian American Studies, UCLA

Public Transportation

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines – “Big Blue Bus”
Culver City Municipal Bus Lines
LADOT Commuter Express
Antelope Valley Transit Authority
Santa Clarita Transit
Metrolink (Commuter Trains)
LAX Transportation Services

Map, Direction & Parking
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Direction: From the 405 freeway, exit on Wilshire Boulevard East. Turn left on Westwood. Proceed north onto the UCLA campus.
Parking: The nearest parking lots to the venue are Parking Structure 8, and Parking Structure 9. You may purchase a parking permit through the Bruin ePermit system and at self-service pay stations. An all day pass currently costs $16 per vehicle and $5 per vehicles with handicapped placard.
For more information, please visit UCLA Parking Rates and Fees.

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.
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Social Welfare MSW Virtual Admissions Information Session
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
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Thinking about pursuing your Master of Social Welfare at UCLA Luskin? Join us online for our MSW Admissions Information Session on Tuesday, October 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This interactive session is a great opportunity to learn everything you need to know about the program — from admissions requirements and application deadlines to curriculum highlights and the practicum experience. We’ll also talk about tuition, funding options, and the wide range of career opportunities available to MSW graduates. Whether you’re just starting to explore graduate school or already preparing your application, this session will give you valuable insight into what makes UCLA Luskin’s MSW program unique.

Public Affairs Major Information Session #1
2025-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Room 2343 Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
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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 3, 2025
4:00pm – 5:00pm
2343 Public Affairs Building
Light refreshments will be served. Walk-ins welcomed.

Information Session #2:

November 13, 2025
4:00pm – 5:00pm
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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.

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Social Welfare PhD Info-Session #2
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Learn more about UCLA Luskin’s doctoral program in Social Welfare. This info-session will be conducted remotely from 6PM – 7:30PM PST on November 6th, 2025.

Please join us to learn more about the doctoral program with UCLA Luskin Social Welfare. This event will include an overview of the program from its current Chair, Dr. Laura Wray-Lake.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registered guests on November 5th.
RSVP: https://forms.gle/qDDdqBbedFFcNXQPA

MPP Program & Admissions Overview - International Applicant
2025-11-07 18:00 - 19:00
Are you an international prospective applicant passionate about making a difference through policy? Tune into our Virtual Information Session to explore how our Master in Public Policy (MPP) program can equip you with the quantitative and analytical skills needed to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. This session will cover policies and admissions requirement specific to the international applicants. We’ll cover everything from the core curriculum to financing your degree and tips for a successful application. Register now to secure your spot and start your journey toward a meaningful career in public service.
See here to register for our webinar.
