UCLA Luskin

Sacramento Alumni Regional Reception
2024-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Juju Kitchen and Cocktails, Sacramento, United States
You are cordially invited to our Luskin Alumni Regional Reception at Juju Kitchen and Cocktails in Sacramento, CA. This networking event brings together alumni from all four departments (Public Policy, Social Welfare, Urban Planning, and our Undergraduate Program) that comprise the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
Join us for an evening of camaraderie, nostalgia, and the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni. It’s a chance to share stories, reminisce about shared experiences, and forge new connections in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

Winter 2024 Public Affairs Major Information Session
2024-02-13 17:00 - 18:00 | 5391 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
REGISTER HERE!
The Public Affairs Undergraduate Program invites you to learn about the B.A. in Public Affairs, major requirements, application process, and how the Luskin supports your academic goals!
The information session is open to first-year students who are interested in the major.

Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: 5391 Public Affairs Building

Registration
Register here to attend the information session.
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.

A Conversation With Sandeep Prasanna
2024-02-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Room 2355 Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs for a conversation with Sandeep Prasanna MPP/JD ’15, who served as investigative counsel on the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. He is now a senior advisor with the law firm Miller & Chevalier.
Prasanna, the 2022 MPP Alumnus of the Year, also earned a JD from the UCLA School of Law. He continues to mentor and advise UCLA Luskin students who are interested in careers in Washington, DC.
ABOUT SANDEEP PRASANNA

Luskin Lecture by Historian and Activist Barbara Ransby
2024-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | UCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, 90095
RSVP here: https://luskinlecturewithbarbararansby.eventbrite.com
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024
6:00 p.m. Pacific time, doors open with light refreshments6:30 p.m., event begins
The UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy and the Luskin Lecture Series present Professor Barbara Ransby for the 2nd Annual Distinguished Lecture in Ideas and Organizing.
A noted writer, historian and activist, Ransby will explore the inter-institutional space of ideas and organizing, linking research and scholarship to communities and movement-based work. Her presentation is titled, “Scholar-Activism in the Era of the New McCarthyism.”
A discussion moderated by UCLA Professor Ananya Roy will follow, with Ransby joined by UCLA scholars Sherene H. Razack and David C. Turner III.
More about the Speaker
A distinguished professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Ransby holds the John D. MacArthur Chair in the departments of African American Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, and History. She also directs the campuswide Social Justice Initiative, a project that promotes connections between scholars and community organizers who are doing work on social justice.

Land and Labor Acknowledgement
As a land grant institution, UCLA acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin, So. Channel Islands) and are grateful to have the opportunity to work for the taraaxotam (Indigenous peoples) in this place. We pay our respects to Honuukvetam (Ancestors), elders, and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
We hold sacred the labor of enslaved Africans and immigrants, often exploited, indentured and underpaid, that built and continue to serve our institutions of higher education. We honor the labor and resistance of these ancestors, acknowledge that we benefit from this land and labor, and strive to work towards liberation for all.

Expression Session Paint & Sip
2024-02-08 16:30 - 18:00 | 3rd Floor Commons, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, 3383 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The Paint & Sip is in collaboration with the UCLA RISE Center. This wellness event is designed to promote not only a relaxing environment, but a chance to build community, and express yourself in a fun and unique way.

Public Affairs Chat with the Chair
2024-02-08 14:30 - 16:00 | 6360 Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, 90095, United States
REGISTER HERE!
Join us at the Winter 2024 Public Affairs Chat with the Chair for an opportunity to speak with the Public Affairs Department Chair, Dr. Michael Lens, Luskin faculty, Luskin counselors, and your peers! Faculty will hold roundtable discussions on a range of topics including your interest in the Public Affairs major, research, involvement, and career readiness.
Students interested in the Public Affairs Major are encouraged to attend.

Date: February 8, 2024
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Location: 6360 Public Affairs Building

Registration
Register here to attend. Walk-ins are welcome.
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.

Understanding Your Finances --What Does Wellness Have to Do With It?
2024-02-08 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.

Student Legal Consultations
2024-02-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The mission of Student Legal Services is to prevent, ameliorate, or resolve legal problems that confront students by providing professional legal counseling and assistance. Student Legal Services also seeks to educate students about their legal rights and responsibilities through informational programs and materials, as well as individual counseling.
This event will feature a free 25 minute one-on-one consultation.

Public Health Book Talk and Discussion
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
“Grow and Hide: The History of America’s Health Care State”
A book talk and conversation on Feb. 7 with Colleen M. Grogan in conversation with UCLA Luskin Professor Mark Peterson
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Noon–1 p.m.
Zoom
For more than 160 years, federal, state, and local governments in the United States have invested heavily in public health and health care services. Yet throughout history, our taxpayer-supported health care architecture has remained mostly hidden to the American public behind the veneer of a predominantly private system. How did this happen?
Grogan, a renowned expert on the U.S. health care system, will share answers from her new book “Grow and Hide: The History of America’s Health Care State.” Grogan’s sweeping history of the American health care state explains how and why the grow-and-hide phenomenon arose from 1866 to 1965, and details the consequences we’ve all felt from 1965 to the present.
Grogan argues that a combination of factors allowed the grow-and-hide regime to take root.
Patronage politics, contracting with nonprofits, and administering health care among multiple agencies at all levels of government essentially hid the extent of government involvement and shaped a national discourse that perpetuated the myth of a predominantly private system.
The consequences for the American public are an expensive system that encourages profiteering and fails to hold the private sector accountable. It’s also an inequitable system with inconsistent transparency that reveals public funding for poor and stigmatized groups, while hiding public subsidies for middle- and upper-income Americans.
The book talk will be followed by a conversation with Peterson.
SPEAKERS
Colleen M. Grogan, PhD
Deborah R. and Edgar D. Jannotta Professor
University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
Mark A. Peterson, PhD
Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and Law
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, UCLA College, and UCLA School of Law
Read more about the event.

Student Services: Welcome Back Check-In
2024-02-05 12:30 | 3rd Floor Commons, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, 3383 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
This welcome back walk-in is designed to provide insight on what the OSSAR team’s role at Luskin entails, as well as schedule any appointments you may need.

Community Organizing 101 Workshop
2024-01-25 17:00 - 18:00 | 5391 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Join James Suazo, Executive Director of Long Beach Forward, to learn about the history of community organizing in LA, how organizing differs from advocacy, and how to get involved in local organizing efforts. You will also learn more about the work LBF does and how to participate in it.
We hope that this workshop allows students to understand how to apply organizing principles in real world practice and take what you learn in the classroom out into the world.
Graduate Students: RSVP through CareerHub
Undergraduate Students: RSVP at https://form.jotform.com/233415878265162

Career Peers: Successful Interview Skills
2024-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | 5344 Public Affairs
Join the UCLA Career Peers to gain insight into preparing to interview and apply for your upcoming public affairs internship! This workshop will count toward the Capstone Workshop requirement for the Undergraduate Public Affairs major.
This event is for undergraduate public affairs students.
RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/233315684540152

Senior Fellows in Racial Justice Fields
2024-01-25 12:15 - 13:45 | UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Three Senior Fellow Mentors working in racial justice field will serve on a panel to discuss their career paths, their organizations’ work, and their expertise in their respective areas. Panelists include:
Angelica Salas, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights
Robin Toma, LA County Human Relations Commission
Salam Al-Mayarati, Muslim Public Affairs Council

This event is open to Luskin graduate students. Please RSVP via CareerHub.

2024 UCLA Activists-in-Residence Welcome Reception
2024-01-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Perloff Hall, DeCafe, 1302 Perloff Hall, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
RSVP here: https://2024AIRWelcomeReception.eventbrite.com
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Pacific time, with light refreshments

With a shared commitment to “turn the university inside out” and invite artists, community organizers, and movement leaders to undertake power-shifting scholarship and pedagogy focused on social change, the UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, cityLAB-UCLA, and the UCLA Center for the Study of Women|Barbra Streisand Center are pleased to announce Robert A. Clarke, Ron Collins II, Lisa “Tiny” Gray-Garcia, Shengxiao “Sole” Yu, and Narges Zagub as the 2024 UCLA Activists-in-Residence.
Learn more about each of the UCLA Activists-in-Residence here and please join us in warmly welcoming our activists to the UCLA community at this year’s welcome reception.
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Parking information: The nearest parking lot is Parking Structure 5 (340 Royce Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095). Pay by space parking is available on level 6 of Parking Structure 5. Use Parking Structure 3 as an alternate, located on the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Hilgard Avenue. Pay by space parking is located on level 1 of Parking Structure 3.
Only cash and credit cards may be used at campus payment stations/kiosks. Pay stations accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express for your convenience. Pay stations only accept $1, $5, and $10 bills and do not give change in the form of cash or credit. Park in an unmarked space and place permit on your car dashboard so it is visible.

Land and Labor Acknowledgement
As a land grant institution, UCLA acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin, So. Channel Islands) and are grateful to have the opportunity to work for the taraaxotam (Indigenous peoples) in this place. We pay our respects to Honuukvetam (Ancestors), elders, and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
We hold sacred the labor of enslaved Africans and immigrants, often exploited, indentured and underpaid, that built and continue to serve our institutions of higher education. We honor the labor and resistance of these ancestors, acknowledge that we benefit from this land and labor, and strive to work towards liberation for all.

Yearlong Luskin OSAAR Fellowships Info Session
2024-01-24 12:30 - 13:30 | UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Attend this workshop to learn more about the Bohnett Fellowship at the LA Mayor’s Office and 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 open to UCLA Luskin masters students in public policy, social welfare, and urban planning.
For more information about these Fellowships, visit: https://luskin.ucla.edu/student-affairs/fellowships#yearlong
RSVP via CareerHub.

Harvard Government Performance Lab Fellowship Opportunities
2024-01-23 12:30 - 13:30 | 5391 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Join Gabriela Solis (MPP/MSW 2019) and Marianna Yamamoto to learn about the work of Harvard GPL, as well as fellowship and employment opportunities.
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.

Exhibition of Photos by Former Foster Youth
2024-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | UCLA Kerckhoff Hall Grand Salon, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, 90095
UCLA will launch a photographic exhibition with an RSVP-only opening reception on Monday, Jan. 22, in Kerckhoff Grand Salon.
“Fostering Photovoice (2023)” is a group exhibition of photographs reflecting the lives and experiences of former foster youth and their views on how involvement in the child welfare system impacted them. The exhibition will be on display Jan. 22-26 in Kerckhoff Art Gallery on the UCLA campus.
The project was conceived by a Photovoice Collective that included the six featured artists — all former foster youth between the ages of 18 and 25 residing in Los Angeles County. The collective also involves several UCLA undergraduate and graduate students with expertise in photography and using the arts-based empowerment method called Photovoice in relation to social policy and research, as well as lived expertise from foster care involvement.
The collective came together over seven weeks in summer 2023. The project began by developing questions to guide the artists’ self-exploration, including:

How did involvement in the child welfare system change you and your family connections?
What changes to the system would you like to see as a result of your experience?

The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on what they believe about foster youth and the foster care system, including any biases they may have. The gallery showing encourages attendees to consider how best to support these young people who enter state care through no fault of their own — both as children and when they transition to adulthood. Does the system do everything it can to preserve sibling and family relationships whenever possible? If not, what more can be done?
For additional information, please contact:

Kate Watson, principal investigator
Abigail Rubtsova, member of core project team
Angelica Sac Tzep, member of artist collective

Working at the U.S. Government Accountability Office
2024-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Room 4357 Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The U.S. Government Accountability Office is an independent, nonpartisan government agency within the legislative branch that provides auditing, evaluative, and investigative services for the United States Congress. It is the supreme audit institution of the federal government of the United States.
Learn more about the work done at the GAO and opportunities to work there with Jaclyn Mullen (MPP 2009), Analyst-in-Charge//Physical Infrastructure Issues.

Latina Futures: Transforming the Nation Through Law & Policy
2024-01-20 08:00 - 2024-01-21 15:30 | UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
This one-and-a-half-day symposium at the world-class UCLA Luskin Conference Center features prominent Latina scholars, attorneys, policy leaders and law students from across the country to foster a multi-generational leadership pipeline that spotlights today’s 21st-century legal challenges and opportunities with a Latina lens.
Taking place during a consequential year in U.S. politics and anchored by the significant contributions of the nation’s Latina attorneys, the symposium will light the way to achieve economic, social and political parity for all Americans.
The need for Latina leadership in law and policy is acute. By 2050, Latinas are expected to make up 13% of the U.S. population, account for 11% of the labor force, and have a median age of 11 years younger than their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Yet Latinas comprise only 2.5% of all U.S. lawyers, account for less than 1% of all partners in U.S. law firms, and have never served on the highest court in 44 states. Weaving together oral histories, legal research and the practice of law, the symposium will create the interest convergence across sectors and generations to increase the power and influence of Latina lawyers now and well into the future.
Admission

General Admission: $125
Student Admission: $55

Symposium Objectives

Convene a diverse cadre of Latina leaders to detail their unique experiences in American jurisprudence and share personal insights with the generations of Latina lawyers and law students following in their path.
Shine a light on the economic, political and social status of Latinas in the U.S. through substantive Continuing Legal Education panels that center the Latina experience in the context of today’s most pressing law and policy debates, from reproductive justice to affirmative action to economic justice, paving the way for informed discussions in the landscape of the 2024 election and beyond.
Cultivate a multi-generational, cross-sector and geographically diverse cadre of Latina leaders to foster a dynamic pipeline that will promote the success of Latinas across important democratic institutions from state capitols to the ivory tower and corporate boardrooms.

About Us
Latina Futures, 2050 Lab envisions a society where Latinas lead and everyone thrives. The 2050 Lab aims to accelerate full inclusion through rigorous research, community partnerships, and leadership development.

Los Angeles Alumni Regional Reception
2023-12-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Gensler, 500 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, 90071
About the Reception:
The UCLA Luskin Alumni Regional Reception is an exclusive gathering designed to bring together alumni from various Luskin departments and graduation years. This event provides a platform to engage in meaningful conversations, share experiences, and foster connections with professionals with a common Luskin background.
What to Look Forward To:
A warm welcome from the Luskin faculty and representatives.
Networking opportunities with accomplished Luskin alumni.
Refreshing conversations about recent developments and future prospects.
Why You Should Attend:
Reconnect with former classmates, professors, and friends.
Expand your professional network within the Luskin community.
Stay updated on the latest developments and initiatives at UCLA Luskin.

Public Policy Virtual Diversity in Research & Resources Fair
2023-12-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) virtual Diversity Research & Resource Fair will be a day of connection and exposure to one of the many research centers at the Luskin School of Public Affairs. This year, we will host a presentation by our distinguished faculty, Dr. Tierra Bills on the Institute of Transportation Studies and its work within policy. We will also feature a student representative of the D3 Initiative at UCLA Luskin and finish with a panel of current MPP students. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with faculty and ask students questions to learn more about their lived experiences.
For additional questions about this event please reach out to: cristy@luskin.ucla.edu.

City Hall Day Info Session
2023-11-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Interested in participating in the Luskin City Hall Day Program? Please consider attending this information session for an overview of City Hall Day and to learn application tips. Each year, fifteen to eighteen Luskin graduate students study an urban social policy issue, spend an entire day interviewing stakeholders involved in that issue, conduct additional research based on these meetings, and present policy recommendations to a Los Angeles City Councilmember on possible ways to address this policy issue. The stakeholder interview day at City Hall will take place in February. The councilmember and exact date is TBD/TBA.
This event is for Luskin graduate students. Please register via CareerHub to receive the Zoom link.
Information on last year’s City Hall Day can be found here: https://luskin.ucla.edu/ucla-luskin-day-at-los-angeles-city-hall-returns

First Gen Alumni Panel
2023-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
This alumni panel discussion will provide a platform for our esteemed first-generation graduates to share their inspiring journeys, both as graduate students and as professionals in the field of public affairs. Your experiences will offer invaluable insights and guidance to current students and fellow alums.

Panelists:

Maneesha Horshin MPP ’22
Daniel Cruz MURP ’22

Public Affairs Major Information Session #2
2023-11-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Room 4357 Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
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 2, 2023
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Register to receive the Zoom link

Information Session #2:

November 16, 2023
5:00pm – 6:00pm
4357 Public Affairs Building
Light refreshments will be served.

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.

Student Legal Consultation
2023-11-16 12:30 - 14:30, 2023-11-15 12:30 - 14:30 | 3260A Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
The mission of Student Legal Services is to prevent, ameliorate, or resolve legal problems that confront students by providing professional legal counseling and assistance. Student Legal Services also seeks to educate students about their legal rights and responsibilities through informational programs and materials, as well as individual counseling.
This event will feature a free 20-25 min one-on-one consultation.

UCLA Ombuds Service & Conflict Management
2023-11-16 12:30 - 13:30 | 3333 Public Affairs Building, 3250 Public Affairs Bldg, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Please join Natalie Gibson on Thursday, November 16th 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.

Urban Planning Open House
2023-11-16 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!

Student Services Coffee & Carbs Resource Fair
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:30 | 2355 Public Affairs, 337 Charles E Young Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The resource fair aims to provide valuable information, services, and opportunities to the Luskin student body. Having access to the support services will enhance student’s academic journey and overall well-being. This event will be in conjunction with our popular “Coffee & Carbs” brunch.
