UCLA Luskin

Book Talk With Francesco Da Vinci, Author of 'I Refuse to Kill'
2022-10-04 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 3rd Floor Commons, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, 3383 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
RSVP HERE
Join us for this in-person lecture featuring a discussion from Francesco Da Vinci, the author of “I Refuse to Kill: My Path to Nonviolent Action in the 1960s.”
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Face masks are highly encouraged. Lunch will be provided.
Francesco Da Vinci is a journalist, peace activist, and public speaker. Francesco writes and speaks on conscientious objection to war, social justice, and peace through nonviolence. In his new memoir, I Refuse to Kill: My Path to Nonviolent Action in the 1960s, he chronicles his struggle to be recognized as a sincere conscientious objector to the Vietnam War, at the risk of a five-year prison term. Francesco’s case helped establish a legal precedent for all conscientious objectors who apply on “spiritual but non-religious” grounds.
Learn more.

Do-It-Yourself Urbanism: Make Space
2022-10-02 12:00 - 16:00 | West Los Angeles Civic Center, 1645 Corinth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90025, United States
Do-It-Yourself Urbanism: Make Space
Urban design to activate the West LA Civic Center public space

Come MAKE SPACE at the West LA Civic Center: An afternoon of do-it-yourself urbanism in this iconic public space.
Through art, music, and sport, we invite local residents, businesses, planners, and designers to learn about the history and future of the West LA Civic Center, and to MAKE SPACE together.

Bring your own chair and enjoy live music and food vendors, from the West LA Farmers Market
Bring your own markers and crayons and join in an interactive art experience, presented by UCLA (Un)Common
Bring your own ramps and objects and enter the skate contest, hosted by the Skatepark Project
Bring your local knowledge and ideas and learn more about the West LA Civic Center, from the LA Conservancy

All are welcome at this free, public event. More details and schedule to be announced.
MAKE SPACE is presented by UCLA’s (Un)Common Public Space Group, with support from the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies and UCLA’s Urban Humanities Initiative.
Register at diyurbanism.eventbrite.com.

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About the West LA Civic Center Plaza
Built between 1957 and 1965, the West LA Civic Center Plaza was created as a hub for administrative centers, including the West LA Courthouse, City Hall, and a regional branch library, whose Mid Century Modern design reflects the popular architectural styles and civic aspirations of the period. Since then, the Plaza and its buildings have been appropriated for alternative uses, such as skateboarding, a farmer’s market, a hangout for youth, and has at times provided shelter for unhoused residents. The entire Plaza is now slated for redevelopment, and community members and activists have called on city leaders to ensure that the space remains open to the needs and activities of alternative public space users. The intention of MAKE SPACE is to support these activists by raising awareness of their important contributions to the space and community at-large.
About (Un)Common
(Un)Common Public Space Group was started at the UCLA Luskin School for Public Affairs, by Ph.D. students in Urban Planning. Our mission is to host conversations about public space in situ and to connect diverse stakeholders in public space advocacy. MAKE SPACE is the third event we’ve organized, as part of a series of events about public space – in different LA neighborhoods and with multiple communities. Our first event sought to build intergenerational public space through musical performance and food. Our second event drew attention to nighttime experiences of public space through a community-led tour and design charrette.

Lunch on Luskin: Luskin Career Services and Student Support
2022-09-29 12:30 - 13:30 | 3rd Floor Commons, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, 3383 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Students are invited to learn about the resources offered from the Luskin Career Services and Student Support office. RSVP is not required. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
The Lunch on Luskin series will feature a different Luskin-affiliated unit most Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Fall quarter. See the full schedule below.
UCLA Luskin Career Services offers programs and resources that are tailored to areas of interest within the fields of Public Policy, Social Welfare, and Urban Planning. Please see below for our upcoming workshops and additional information about the workshops we offer every academic year. If you are interested in more general career services topics (e.g. resume & cover letter workshops, LinkedIn workshops), please see the workshops held by UCLA’s Central Career Center. Visit their website.
Full Schedule:
Sep. 27 UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Sep. 29 Luskin Career Services and Student Support
Oct. 13 Gay Sexuality and Social Policy Initiative & Hub for Health Intervention, Policy and Practice
Oct. 18 Global Public Affairs
Oct. 20 UAW 2865
Oct. 27 UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies
Nov. 1 Voting Rights Project
Nov. 3 Latino Policy and Politics Institute
Nov. 8 Center for Neighborhood Knowledge
Nov. 10 Latin American Cities Initiative (Ciudades)
Nov. 17 Luskin Center for Innovation*
Nov. 29 UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy*
*Registration is required.

CA Legislative Analyst's Office Employer Info Session
2022-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, CA, United States
Alumnus Paul Steenhausen (B.A. Political Science, 1993) will discuss his work at the Legislative Analyst’s Office and opportunities to work there as an analyst and/or a graduate summer intern.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has provided fiscal and policy advice to the California Legislature for more than 80 years. It is known for its fiscal and programmatic expertise and nonpartisan analyses of the state budget. The office also serves as the “eyes and ears” for the Legislature to ensure that the executive branch is implementing legislative policy in a cost efficient and effective manner.

Lunch on Luskin: Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
2022-09-27 12:30 - 13:30 | 3rd Floor Commons, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, 3383 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Students are invited to learn about the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies. RSVP is not required. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
The Lunch on Luskin series will feature a different Luskin-affiliated unit most Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Fall quarter. See the full schedule below.
Housed at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies is committed to addressing the pressing policy and planning issues in Greater Los Angeles. The center aims to generate knowledge and action around issues of housing affordability, transportation equity and access to opportunities, and jobs and the regional economy. Visit their website.
Full Schedule:
Sep. 27 UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Sep. 29 Luskin Career Services and Student Support
Oct. 13 Gay Sexuality and Social Policy Initiative & Hub for Health Intervention, Policy and Practice
Oct. 18 Global Public Affairs
Oct. 20 UAW 2865
Oct. 27 UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies
Nov. 1 Voting Rights Project
Nov. 3 Latino Policy and Politics Institute
Nov. 8 Center for Neighborhood Knowledge
Nov. 10 Latin American Cities Initiative (Ciudades)
Nov. 17 Luskin Center for Innovation*
Nov. 29 UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy*
*Registration is required.

UCLA Luskin Block Party
2022-09-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Dickson Court North, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
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UCLA Luskin hosts its annual welcome gathering for students, faculty, and alumni.

This is the one night of the one night of the year that all of UCLA Luskin comes together. All incoming and returning students, current and emeriti faculty, and alumni from all departments are invited. This is an exclusive event for the UCLA Luskin family. Be there as we toast this milestone.
5:30 pm — Check-In Opens

6:00pm — Block Party

Please help us welcome the incoming students from all UCLA Luskin departments and reconnect with faculty and alumni.

You can:

Meet new UCLA Luskin students and alumni
Trade ideas with faculty and research scholars
Learn about exciting developments at UCLA Luskin
Enjoy the flavors of L.A. with a variety of food and beverage stations
Get connected to opportunities, organizations and events through UCLA Luskin

Food and beverages will be provided. Complimentary parking will be available for UCLA Luskin alumni with RSVP by September 9th.

Registrants must be affiliated with UCLA Luskin. Please note there is only one attendee per registration. All duplicates will be deleted.
On-site parking available for $14 (Lot 3, Lot 2). Public transportation: Big Blue Bus (Routes 2 and 17), Culver CityBus (Line 6), Metro. Ridehailing locations: Dickson Court, Wyton Circle

More information for on-site parking (using ParkMobile app):

When using ParkMobile, you choose how long you want to park and pay for that amount of time.
Download the ParkMobile app here and register for an account using a credit card and your license plate number. If you do not have a license plate number, please enter the last 6 (six) digits of your Vehicle ID Number (VIN). Your VIN can be found on the driver’s side door or the lower driver’s side of the windshield.
Once parked in a visitor parking stall, open the app and key in your parking zone number: Parking Lot 3 North (Zone 2504), Parking Lot 3 South (Zone 2505), Parking Lot 2 (Zone 2503), Wyton Circle (Zone 2516).
Select the amount of time you wish to park.
Normal parking charges apply, with an additional $0.​45 convenience fee per transaction. The convenience fee is retained by ParkMobile and is not part of the fee paid to park at UCLA.
ParkMobile will send a text message 15 minutes before the expiration of your paid parking. You may select to add more time or return to your car on time.

Unfortunately due to the ongoing public health conditions and unpredictable fluctuations associated with COVID-19, walk-ins will not be permitted. No exceptions.
Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test are currently not required in accordance with UCLA and CDC health and safety protocols, but masks are still strongly encouraged while not actively eating as this will still be a densely populated event.

Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House
2022-09-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Sculpture Garden Coral Tree Walk, 245 Charles E. Young Drive, East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The Luskin School of Public Affairs faculty and staff invite you to attend the UCLA Luskin Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House to (re)connect with your Luskin community.
Whether you are new to the public affairs major or are a continuing student looking to reconnect with your Luskin network, the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House is the event for you!
The Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House will feature a welcome from the Luskin Dean and Chair of the Undergraduate Program, and offer social activities for you to connect with your Luskin faculty, academic counselors, and peers.
REGISTER HERE. Walk-ins are welcomed!
Can’t make it to the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Open House? Learn more about the B.A. in Public Affairs here, or contact the Luskin counselors here to learn more about the program.

Keeping Our Community Safe
To create a safe and accessible space for everyone in attendance, the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program 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 undergraduate academic counselor here.

Orientation for New Graduate Students
2022-09-20 | Los Angeles, 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 2022-23 academic year.

Fall Election Preview
2022-09-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Akasha Restaurant in Culver City, 9543 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
What can Angelenos expect from the midterm elections this Nov. 8?
Several key positions in our city, including mayor, will be filled. Important races are also happening at the state and national level. Democrats and Republicans will battle for control of the U.S. House and Senate. As Los Angeles residents head to the polls, important issues like homelessness, crime, gun control and climate change remain at the forefront of the conversation.
On Thursday, Sept. 15, join a breakfast discussion with two political experts, former political consultant Dan Schnur and local TV news reporter Conan Nolan, to learn more about the 2022 elections and what we may see in the results. Schnur and Nolan will engage in 40 minutes of discussion, followed by 15 minutes of audience Q&A. Breakfast will be provided.
Cost: $45 for non-members, $35 for members
Organized by the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall. Co-sponsored by the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy.

Spring Quarter Ends
2022-06-10 13:00 - 23:59 | Los Angeles, United States
Finals week wraps up and the spring 2022 quarter ends at UCLA, followed by summer break.

2022 UCLA Luskin Commencement Ceremonies
2022-06-10
Graduate students will gather at 9 a.m. at Royce Hall for their Commencement ceremony. Keynote speaker is George Takei.
Undergraduate commencement will take place at 3 p.m. on the patio of Kerckhoff Hall. Keynote speaker is Nancy Pelosi.
Click here for additional details.

Legal Services Drop-In Hour
2022-06-07 12:30 - 13:30
The Office of Legal Services assists in various legal matters such as university related matters, landlord tenant, criminal, family law, and employment. This drop-in hour is designed for students to ask general questions and receive one-on-one legal advise.

Public Affairs Experiential Learning Capstone Showcase 2022
2022-06-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Humanities Conference Room-Royce 314, 10745 Dickson Ct,, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The 2022 Public Affairs Capstone Showcase will feature the year-long capstone projects developed by seniors completing the B.A. in Public Affairs. Students will give short presentations showcasing their experiential learning community-based internships. Capstone projects include research projects, policy analyses, media campaigns, and community programming. The event will be attended by public affairs majors, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Toward Understanding: The 2022 Berggruen Governance Index
2022-06-01 10:30 - 13:30
In partnership with the Berggruen Institute. This event will be recorded and posted online.
About this event
Join us for lunch as we unveil a landmark project that analyzes the relationship between democratic accountability, state capacity and the provision of public goods to better understand why some countries fare better than others at providing a high quality of life.
10:30 a.m. Check-in and Continental Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductory Addresses

Gary Segura, dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
Dawn Nakagawa, executive vice president of the Berggruen Institute

11:10 a.m. The 2022 Berggruen Governance Index

An overview by UCLA adjunct professor Helmut K. Anheier, former president of the Hertie School in Germany, and Markus Lang, a researcher for the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
Presentation of the visualization and analysis application by D. Vinay Dixit of Stamen, a San Francisco data visualization firm

11:30 a.m. Panel Discussion

A discussion of democracy, public policy and global challenges featuring an esteemed panel of UCLA experts, including:
Alexandra Lieben of UCLA’s Burkle Center for International Relations (chair)
Steve Zipperstein, an attorney and lecturer in global studies at UCLA
Veronica Herrera, an associate professor at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs who studies political development in the Global South
Cesi Cruz, an assistant professor whose research intersects political science and economics at UCLA
Zachary Steinert-Threlkeld, an assistant professor at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs focusing on subnational conflict, statistics and advanced data analysis

12:00 p.m. Q & A with the audience
12:10 p.m. Closing Comments

Michael Storper, a professor at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and an internationally recognized urban geographer
Andrew Apter, a professor of history and anthropology at UCLA whose research expertise includes Afrocentric cultural dynamics

12:30 p.m. Outdoor Lunch
Transportation
Public Transportation: Blue Bus and Metro
Ride-hailing Zones: Uber/Lyft designated locations available, for nearby locations and map visit bit.ly/uclaridehailing
Parking
Pay-by-space parking is available for $3.00 – $14.00 (1 hour – All Day) in Parking Structure 4: 221 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
COVID Protocols
UCLA COVID protocols are in alignment with guidance from the California and Los Angeles County public health departments and in some cases surpass state and county requirements.

Masking is required for attendees, including UCLA affiliates and external guests. Guests may remove their mask to eat or drink.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, negative COVID-19 test, or UCLA Symptom Monitoring Survey (SMS) clearance certificate will not be required.
Speakers/panelists may remove their mask while on stage.

UCLA Luskin presents Super Quiz Bowl 2022!
2022-05-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Room 2343 Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
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 department’s grad nights.
Last year, Public Policy swept all categories. This is your year to reclaim the trophy for your department.
Registration is available on April 11th
Advance registration until May 24th @ 11:59pm
*** You must register in advance to attend ***

Registration:
Teams are made up of 4 UCLA Luskin students and 1 UCLA faculty/staff member or alumni.
*Individual $15 (register in advance)
Audience (not participating) $15 (register in advance)
Each person must register here.
Be prepared to provide:
1. Name of all student team members (4)
2. Name of faculty/staff/alumni (1) on team
3. Name of team
Note: Each participant must register individually. Participants will need to recruit their own team and faculty/staff/alumni member. Interdepartmental teams are permitted.
Prizes:
Grad night funds are awarded based on participation. 50% of the night’s proceeds will be evenly distributed amongst each participating department.
Also:
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 receive various prizes from UCLA Luskin and participating Westwood Village retailers.
NEW LOCATION: Room 2343, Public Affairs Building
Doors open at 6pm, Event starts at 6:30pm.
Food will be provided.
* If any person has serious financial difficulties, please contact Tammy Borrero at tborrero@luskin.ucla.edu to set up an appointment.

The Basics of Mindfulness for Self-Care and Stress Management
2022-05-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Room 5391 Luskin School of Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Mindfulness is the art of openly and actively paying attention to experience in the present moment. This workshop will include (a) an overview of what mindfulness is, (b) how we practice mindfulness in meditation, (c) a brief guided meditation, (d) discussion of how mindfulness is used in clinical settings to manage pain and, relatedly, (e) how one can use mindfulness to manage stress and other difficult emotions, and (f) a brief introduction to complementary practices for the cultivation of positive emotions.

Meet the Mayoral Candidates Series: Karen Bass
2022-05-24 18:30 - 20:00 | The Wilshire Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 SOUTH LUCERNE BOULEVARD, Los Angeles, CA, 90005, United States
The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs is a promotional partner with the Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall for a series of events relating to the upcoming election of a new mayor for Los Angeles.
The series will continue at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, with a session featuring candidate U.S. Rep. Karen Bass.
This event and other sessions in the series feature the major candidates live, in front of a public audience, to discuss why they are qualified to be Los Angeles’ next leader.
The six-term congresswoman from Los Angeles represents the 37th Congressional District, serving on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where she is the chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. She also serves on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, where she is active in working to craft sound criminal justice reform policies. She was chair of the Congressional Black Caucus in 2019 and 2020. Her political career also includes experience in Sacramento as a member of the California State Assembly. Bass made history in 2008 by becoming the first African-American woman in U.S. history to serve as speaker of any state legislature. Prior to elected office, she founded Community Coalition, a community-based social justice organization that empowers the African-American and Latino community across generations to address substance abuse, poverty and crime in South Los Angeles
Each session in the series features a live audience Q&A moderated by series host Dan Schnur, a professor of political science and former political consultant.
Sessions are free with registration; proof of vaccination for COVID-19 is also required.
Free of charge with REGISTRATION

CORONAVIRUS SAFETY PROTOCOLS: The Ebell of Los Angeles has a visitor policy in accordance with the City of Los Angeles vaccination ordinance. In order to attend this event, all visitors ages 12 and up are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination along with a valid ID.
PARKING: There is free parking for guests of The Ebell of Los Angeles at the lot located on Lucerne Boulevard, directly across from the venue. ADA parking is available in The Ebell of Los Angeles lot located on Fremont Place.

CO-SPONSORS FOR THE SERIES

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Social Welfare End of Year Celebration
2022-05-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Coral Tree Walk, At the north side of the Murphy Sculpture Garden and in front of Macgowan Hall, Los Angeles, CA, United States
For Social Welfare faculty, students and staff.
Join us for food, music and fun!

Jorja Leap Book Launch Reception
2022-05-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Fowler Museum Courtyard, 308 Charles E Young Dr, Los Angeles, 90024
Join us for a reception celebrating Jorja Leap’s new book, Entry Lessons.

Co-sponsored by the Luskin Department of Social Welfare and Beacon Press.

Young Professionals in Transportation
2022-05-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Come learn more about Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT). Eddie Isaacs, Associate Environmental Planner and Chair of the LA Chapter of YPT will talk about how YPT Los Angeles can support you professionally. YPT provides career guidance, fellowship, and networking opportunities.
Come to Public Affairs 5273 or join us by Zoom,

MSW Alumni Panel
2022-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Hear from a panel of Luskin MSW alums who are doing social justice/equity work and have a chance to talk with them about their careers all from the comfort of your own home!
Below are the names of the panelists, their job titles, and the organizations they work for.
Marianna Hernandez (Class of 2019), Prevention Manager, Community Coalition
Mollie Stephens, (Class of 2016) Director, Program Supports & Innovations, Leadership for Educational Equity
Jayanthi Daniel, (Class of 2017) Executive Management Officer, LAHSA (LA Homeless Services Authority)
Chloe Kinman Turner, (Class of 2019) Program Manager, Foster Nation
RSVP through CareerHub

Celebration of 50 (Plus!) Years of UCLA Urban Planning
2022-05-14 13:30 - 20:00
50 Years of Scholarship to Solutions
RECEPTION, KEYNOTE ADDRESS, PANELS, CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022

WELCOME AND RECEPTION
1:30 p.m. PDT
Charles E. Young Grand Salon, Kerckhoff Hall

KEYNOTE LECTURE BY DOLORES HAYDEN
PANEL DISCUSSION MODERATED BY CECILIA ESTOLANO MA UP ’91
2 – 4 p.m. PDT
Charles E. Young Grand Salon, Kerckhoff Hall

URBAN PLANNING AT 50 CELEBRATION
5 – 8 p.m. PDT
UCLA Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden

TICKETS:
$50 for Alumni, Faculty and Staff
$30 for Recent Alumni (2015 – 2021 Graduates)
Free for Current Students

The Legacy of Marty Wachs
2022-05-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Perloff Hall, DeCafe, 1302 Perloff Hall, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
For better than half a century, Professor Martin Wachs was a leading educator, researcher and influencer of transportation policy and planning at UCLA, UC Berkeley and the Rand Corp. This afternoon event will bring together some of his many former students, colleagues and friends to reflect on his impact as a teacher and mentor, his legacy as a planning and transportation scholar, and his dedication to influencing policy and practice for the better.
This event is part of the Urban Planning at 50 celebration at UCLA Luskin.

Luskin Lecture / Perloff Lecture: Robert Bullard
2022-05-12 18:15 - 19:30 | Bruin Viewpoint Room, Ackerman Union at UCLA, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
The Quest for Environmental and Climate Justice — Often described as the father of environmental justice, Professor Robert Bullard of Texas Southern University is a renowned advocate for those who suffer the earliest and most damaging setbacks from climate change simply because of where they live. His presentation will focus on empowering vulnerable populations in the United States and ensuring that climate change mitigation is fair and equitable. He’ll draw on his background in urban planning and public policy to discuss emergency management, community resilience and disaster recovery strategies, offering a framework to dismantle the systemic racism that perpetuates inequality and vulnerability.
MEYER AND RENEE LUSKIN LECTURE SERIES
HARVEY S. PERLOFF ENVIRONMENTAL THINKERS SERIES
Admission is free, but registration is required for each attendee.
Note: The event will also be livestreamed and you will still need to register to receive the link to view, if unable to attend in-person.
UCLA’s Health and Safety Protocols for campus events will be strictly enforced.
RSVP HERE

Parking and Transit
Getting to UCLA

Walk
Bike
Public Transit
Carpool
Vanpool

UCLA Visitor Parking

Parking Structure 2 602 Charles E. Young Drive, East, Los Angeles, CA 90095
How to Pay $3.00-$14.00 (one hour – all day)

Social Welfare Joe Nunn Alumni Award Celebration
2022-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | UCLA James West Alumni Center, Tom Davis Founders’ Room, 325 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, 90095
An Evening of Camaraderie & Celebration
UCLA Luskin Social Welfare invites all alumni back to campus to network and reminisce with fellow graduates, faculty and friends. Join us for a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception, and a short program honoring the 2022 Joseph A. Nunn Social Welfare Alumna of the Year: M. Ahmanise Sanati MSW ’10, LCSW, PPSC ’10, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, L.A. County Department of Health Services, at Twin Towers Correctional Facility; California Region H Director, National Association of Social Workers.
This event is only open for UCLA Social Welfare alumni. RSVP is required to attend. The RSVP link was sent via email. If you did not receive the email, please contact tsillett@luskin.ucla.edu.
UCLA’s Health and Safety Protocols for campus events will be strictly enforced.

Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership: Bob Woodward
2022-05-09 17:00 - 18:00
Living journalistic legend Bob Woodward is associate editor for The Washington Post, where he’s worked since 1971. He has won nearly every American journalism award, including two Pulitzers: in 1973 for coverage of the Watergate scandal with Carl Bernstein, and in 2003 as the lead reporter for coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Read more about the speaker.
Woodward’s remarks will be followed by a moderated Q&A session.
This Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership is presented by UCLA College, UCLA School of Law, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and UCLA Social Sciences.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To attend the in-person event at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center, register here.

Registration is required; seating is limited.
Parking instructions will be provided in the registration confirmation email. Livestreaming will be available.
UCLA’s Health and Safety Protocols for Campus Events will be strictly enforced.

To attend the livestream of the event, register here.
Details are subject to change; please check the event website for updated information. For questions or more information contact collegeevents@support.ucla.edu

QUESTIONS FOR BOB WOODWARD
Submitted questions will be reviewed by the deans and moderator. Due to time constraints, not all questions will be asked.

A Look at Generational Grassroots Movements
2022-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90046, United States
HOSTED BY THE LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Social movements, community organizing, and protest tell us the histories we must continue to learn about institutions, law, capital, and power. They also shape how we relate to one another, to ourselves, and the difficulties of what we believe to be successes and failures. This panel explores the mobilization of groups from the 50s, 70s to today and discusses their evolution, difficulties, and the histories they tell us about race and gender within institutions and power. We will look at three grassroots movements through the lens of three specific films and the different generations it captures. Filmmakers Deann Borshay Liem (CROSSINGS), Lan Nguyen (CAMBODIA TOWN THRIVES and CONVERSATIONS AT THE REGISTER), and Eugene Yi (FREE CHOL SOO LEE) will be joined by moderators and UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs professors, Lee Ann Wang and Karen Umemoto to discuss the social movements explored in their respective films and the importance of taking action.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
To register for the panel, RSVP HERE.
If you want to watch these films above, RSVP HERE and use promo code VCUCLALUSKIN2 to get $4 OFF of the film tickets (2 tickets per person) you purchase.
This event is in partnership with UCLA Asian American Studies Center and Asian American Studies Department.

Inclusive Approaches to Electric Carsharing
2022-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, CA, United States
Friday, May 6
Virtual

Electric carsharing holds enormous potential for our cities — they can provide safe, clean, and convenient ways to travel and, for those unable to afford personal vehicles, they increase access to opportunities. Over the past five years, a new wave of carsharing services supported by public funding using electric vehicles has emerged. Nonprofit models have operated at a large scale in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and elsewhere, while public and community-controlled programs are emerging in Sacramento and Los Angeles.

At this year’s InterActions LA event, we’ll hear how people have benefited from electric carsharing programs and how agencies of different types may want to get involved. Speakers will also discuss sustainable business models, operational approaches that can fill mobility gaps, and outreach strategies to ensure the programs are known to people who stand to benefit the most.
Speakers:

Evelyn Blumenberg, the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Seleta Reynolds, LADOT
Caroline Rodier, UC David Institute of Transportation Studies
Abigail Solis, Self-Help Enterprises
Karla Velasco, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
Creighton Randall, Mobility Development Group

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Perloff Lecture: Karen Seto
2022-05-05 12:30 - 14:00 | Room 5391 Luskin School of Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Urbanization and the Planet: Current Trends — Karen Seto is a professor of geography and urbanization science at the Yale School of the Environment. Seto’s central research focus is how urbanization will affect the planet. A geographer by training, she integrates satellite remote sensing analysis, field interviews and modeling methods to study urbanization and land change, forecast urban growth, and examine the environmental consequences of urban expansion. Seto’s research has generated new insights on the interaction between urbanization and food systems, the effects of urban expansion on biodiversity and cropland loss, urban energy use and emissions, and urban mitigation of climate change.
This event is part of the Urban Planning at 50 celebration at UCLA Luskin.

MSW Alumni Career Panel
2022-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Hear a panel of Luskin MSW alums talk about their career trajectories and have a chance to ask questions and talk with them after the panel from the comfort of your own home! Register on CareerHub.
