Events for Mar 25 - Feb 8
Impacts of COVID-19 on the Unhoused in Los Angeles County
This Luskin Summit 2021 session will explore the magnitude of existing housing problems, particularly in communities of color, and focus on solutions to avoid repeating past policy mistakes.
Built Environment Vulnerability and COVID-19
Virtual CA, United StatesProfessor Paul Ong of the Center for Neighborhood Knowledge will examine possible links between infections and the built environment — crowding, household composition, access to open space.
PPASS: Adam Goodman
ZoomAdam Goodman Assistant Professor of History and Latin America and Latino Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago Title: The Deportation Machine Abstract: The Deportation Machine traces the long and troubling history of the US government’s systematic efforts to terrorize and expel immigrants over the past 140 years. In a sweeping and engaging narrative, Adam Goodman examines how […]
Career Paths Speaker Series: Nelson Esparza
ZoomFresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza is a 2015 MPP Alumnus of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. He was elected to his most recent post in November of 2018, and prior to that he served his community as an elected representative on the Fresno County Board of Education, where he was elected in 2016. […]
Social Welfare and Urban Planning PhD Professional Development Series
Doctoral students are encouraged to attend this professional development series (presented by the departments of Social Welfare and Urban Planning). These three virtual workshops will provide tools to navigate the academic world, answer questions about doctoral expectations, and introduce pedagogical methods. RSVP links below. Session 1: The Academic Job Market & Navigating the Academy Session […]
PPASS: Lucy Martin
ZoomLucy Martin Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Title: Marketing Taxation? Experimental Evidence on Enforcement and Bargaining in Malawian Markets Abstract: Many developing countries appear stuck in a cycle of low state capacity: insufficient tax revenues limit public goods provision, but citizens will not pay taxes until governance improves. There is […]
Homes for All: Building Coalitions for Equitable Planning in L.A.
Virtual CA, United StatesLuskin Summit continues with a panel on lessons learned from coalitions across the U.S. that achieved political and legislative wins while strengthening protection for those vulnerable to housing displacement.
Luskin School of Public Affairs Open House for Admitted Freshmen
ZoomThe UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs welcomes admitted freshmen and their families to UCLA! Join us at the virtual UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Open House on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 3:00pm – 4:00pm (PST) to learn more about the Public Affairs major and the opportunities available to undergraduate students. The event […]
Bruin Bound Campus Life Virtual Fair
ZoomVisit the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs at the Bruin Bound Campus Life Virtual Fair! Public Affairs Academic Counselors will be available on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 9:00am – 1:00pm (PST) for drop-in questions regarding the undergraduate public affairs major and minors offered by the School of Public Affairs. You can access our […]
