UCLA Luskin

PCSE Application Workshop for BIPOC Applicants
2021-10-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA

UCLA Arrowhead Series: Transit's Future
2021-10-28 12:30 - 14:00 | CA
UCLA Arrowhead Series: Transit’s Future
We’ll present the results from two academic approaches to explore the future of public transit and public mobility: the UC ITS Resilient and Innovative Mobility Initiative and UCLA ITS work on the California 100 project.
Speakers:
Susan Shaheen
Co-Director, Transportation Sustainability Research Center of the Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies
Jeffrey Tumlin
Director of Transportation, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Jacob Wasserman
Research Project Manager, UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies
The UCLA Arrowhead Symposium presents Transit in Transition, a series that will consider the current state of public transit in the United States and options for the future. The pandemic accelerated the pre-existing trend of declining ridership. Transit agencies have built fixed-route and rapid transit infrastructure to serve commercial centers and downtowns, but expanding remote work brings uncertainty to recovery of demand in these areas. The more flexible bus is the workhorse of many transit systems, including Los Angeles, and has catered to lower-income transit users. An enhanced focus on equity often brings additional resources for the bus and meeting the public’s mobility needs through alternative shared mobility options.
Speakers:
Susan Shaheen
Director, University of California Resilient and Innovative Mobility Initiative
Jeffrey Tumlin
Director of Transportation, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Jacob Wasserman
Project Manager, UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies
Registration Info:
Free – Weekly webinars
Ready to register? Register via Zoom.
For more info about the full series, visit uclaarrowheadsymposium.org.

UCLA Social Welfare PhD Program Webinar
2021-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Please join UCLA Luskin’s Department of Social Welfare to learn more about its doctoral program. This event will include an overview of the program from its current Chair, Dr. Todd Franke, and a panel of current doctoral students.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucla-social-welfare-webinar-phd-admissions-tickets-178340048887
Note: This event will be held virtually. The Zoom link will be sent to attendees on October 25th.

Urban Planning Admissions Webinar
2021-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | 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
Register here

Public Affairs Major Information Session #1
2021-10-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
The world needs agents of social change whose passion to improve people’s lives is matched by the knowledge and skills to deliver results. The B.A. in Public Affairs will help cultivate this next generation of civic-minded leaders!
Join us at the Public Affairs Major Information Session to learn about the major requirements, major application eligibility criteria, opportunities available to Luskin undergraduate students, and how to engage with the Luskin community!
This information session is open all UCLA students interested in the Public Affairs Major.
Information Session #1
Monday, October 25, 2021
2:00-3:00 PM PST
Information Session #2
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
4:00-5:00 PM PST
You will receive the zoom link to your information session after you register. RSVP here: https://community.ucla.edu/event/017152cb-8e4e-45d2-b651-757e81acec76
Can’t attend an information session? Schedule an appointment with a Luskin undergraduate counselor by submitting your appointment request via MyUCLA Message Center. (www.luskin.ucla.edu/undergrad > Contact Us).

UCLA MPP Open House Event
2021-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 | CA
Join us on Monday, October 25, 2021, for UCLA Luskin’s Public Policy Virtual Open House, tentatively from 11:00am-2:00pm (PST).
This is a great opportunity to engage with Luskin’s Public Policy on multiple levels and have some of your most pertinent questions get answered. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the Luskin’s Public Policy career services team, faculty, staff, and current MPP students.
In order to receive the webinar link a week prior and a day before the event, please RSVP.

UCLA Arrowhead Series: Transit Now
2021-10-21 12:30 - 14:00 | CA
UCLA Arrowhead Series: Transit Now
Operator stories focused on implementing changes to regain ridership.
Speakers:
Veronica Vanterpool
Senior Advisor, Federal Transit Administration
Felicia James
Associative Administrator, FTA Office of Planning and Environment
Bruce Robinson
Associate Administrator, FTA Office of Program Management
The UCLA Arrowhead Symposium presents Transit in Transition, a series that will consider the current state of public transit in the United States and options for the future. The pandemic accelerated the pre-existing trend of declining ridership. Transit agencies have built fixed-route and rapid transit infrastructure to serve commercial centers and downtowns, but expanding remote work brings uncertainty to recovery of demand in these areas. The more flexible bus is the workhorse of many transit systems, including Los Angeles, and has catered to lower-income transit users. An enhanced focus on equity often brings additional resources for the bus and meeting the public’s mobility needs through alternative shared mobility options.

Registration Info:
Free – Weekly webinars
Ready to register? Register via Zoom.
For more info about the full series, visit uclaarrowheadsymposium.org.

Urban Planning Statement of Purpose Workshop
2021-10-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Los Angeles, CA, 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.

Register here!

Transfer Connections
2021-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 | UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, Room 5391, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Please join us at the Fall 2021 Public Affairs Transfer Connections for an opportunity to connect with Public Affairs Major transfer students and to share your transfer experience with the Luskin Public Affairs Undergraduate Program.
Transfer Connections is designed to facilitate connections and networking among transfer students pursuing the Public Affairs major, as well as to create a space for you to share your experience at UCLA and Luskin.
Students can either attend the virtual or in-person event! This event is only open to transfer students in the Public Affairs major.
Register to attend here!

Transfer Connections
2021-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Please join us at the Fall 2021 Public Affairs Transfer Connections for an opportunity to connect with Public Affairs Major transfer students and to share your transfer experience with the Luskin Public Affairs Undergraduate Program.
Transfer Connections is designed to facilitate connections and networking among transfer students pursuing the Public Affairs major, as well as to create a space for you to share your experience at UCLA and Luskin.
Students can either attend the virtual or in-person event! This event is only open to transfer students in the Public Affairs major.
Register to attend here!
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UCLA Arrowhead Series: Transit for People
2021-10-14 12:30 - 14:00 | CA
UCLA Arrowhead Series: Transit for People

Public transit exists to serve people and their mobility needs. This mission as a provider of social service includes addressing societal problems, like homelessness, that occur on transit, enhancing the safety of passengers, and ensuring that fares are not a barrier to meeting mobility needs.

Speakers:
Tierra Bills
Assistant Professor, Wayne State University
David Bragdon
Executive Director, TransitCenter
Therese W. McMillan
Executive Director, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
The UCLA Arrowhead Symposium presents Transit in Transition, a series that will consider the current state of public transit in the United States and options for the future. The pandemic accelerated the pre-existing trend of declining ridership. Transit agencies have built fixed-route and rapid transit infrastructure to serve commercial centers and downtowns, but expanding remote work brings uncertainty to recovery of demand in these areas. The more flexible bus is the workhorse of many transit systems, including Los Angeles, and has catered to lower-income transit users. An enhanced focus on equity often brings additional resources for the bus and meeting the public’s mobility needs through alternative shared mobility options.

Registration Info:
Free – Weekly webinars
Ready to register? Register via Zoom.
For more info about the full series, visit uclaarrowheadsymposium.org.

Career Skills Workshop: Interview Strategies
2021-10-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Congratulations, you submitted your application and now they are inviting you to an interview! Being successful at your interview is perhaps the most important step in the whole process because no matter your educational background, skills, or experiences, the interview is where you can let your personality shine and speak more about the assets you will bring to the team. While this workshop is about tips for virtual interviews, the strategies are applicable to in-person as well! Join us to learn ways of how you can be successful before, during, and after your interview to land your dream position.

Luskin MPP Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Paavo Monkkonen
2021-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Social Segregation, Urbanization and Urban Policy
Interested in connecting with faculty at UCLA’s Luskin’s Master of Public Policy program? Here’s your chance! Paavo Monkkonen is Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, director of the Latin American Cities Initiative and Faculty Cluster Leader for the Global Public Affairs Initiative. Paavo researches and writes on the ways policies and markets shape urbanization and social segregation in cities around the world.

Urban Planning Admissions Webinar
2021-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Los Angeles, CA, United States

Applying to Graduate School: Becoming a Competitive MPP Candidate
2021-10-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Learn how you can submit a competitive application to UCLA’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) program. This session will cover important information that you need to know when applying to graduate school and admissions strategies to strengthen your application.

Career Paths Speaker Series: Sandeep Prasanna
2021-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Sandeep Prasanna is an Investigative Counsel in the U.S. House of Representatives and an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center. Sandeep previously served as a Biden Administration appointee in the U.S. Department of Justice, where he advised several of President Biden’s nominees for Department leadership positions and advanced the Department’s legislative priorities. He was previously the Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism, serving Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security. In this role, Sandeep advanced legislation and oversight on domestic terrorism and other national security issues. Sandeep previously served as General Counsel to Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and as a Legislative Aide on the Senate Judiciary Committee for Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Prior to starting on Capitol Hill, Professor Prasanna worked to challenge domestic human rights abuses using international legal mechanisms as a legal fellow at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. Sandeep graduated from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs (M.P.P.), UCLA School of Law (J.D.), and Duke University (A.B.)

This event is open to all students in the Luskin School of Public Affairs!
Students not associated with the Luskin School, but are interested in attending, may contact our department at undergraduateinfo@luskin.ucla.edu for additional information.

Brainstorm with UCLA MPP: Statement of Purpose
2021-10-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Having trouble getting started with your statement of purpose? Unclear about the difference between your personal history statement and statement of purpose? Join this workshop for tips, pointers and clarification on how to submit strong essays for you Fall 2022 application.

UCLA Arrowhead Series: Money for Transit
2021-10-07 12:30 - 14:00 | CA
UCLA Arrowhead Series: Money for Transit

Transit’s finances have been temporarily boosted by a series of federal stimulus bills. California’s budget surplus has also provided additional funding for transit. But what happens after agencies exhaust these one-time infusions of funds?

Speakers:
Asha Weinstein Agrawal
Director and Professor, Mineta Transportation Institute’s National Transportation Finance Center at San José State University
Robert Puentes
President and CEO, Eno Center for Transportation
Michael Pimentel
Executive Director, California Transit Association
The UCLA Arrowhead Symposium presents Transit in Transition, a series that will consider the current state of public transit in the United States and options for the future. The pandemic accelerated the pre-existing trend of declining ridership. Transit agencies have built fixed-route and rapid transit infrastructure to serve commercial centers and downtowns, but expanding remote work brings uncertainty to recovery of demand in these areas. The more flexible bus is the workhorse of many transit systems, including Los Angeles, and has catered to lower-income transit users. An enhanced focus on equity often brings additional resources for the bus and meeting the public’s mobility needs through alternative shared mobility options.

Registration Info:
Free – Weekly webinars
Ready to register? Register via Zoom.
For more info about the full series, visit uclaarrowheadsymposium.org.

UCLA Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program Overview Webinar
2021-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
This webinar has been designed for prospective students to learn more about the Luskin School of Public Policy’s graduate program.

Community Impact Training: LGBTQ Allyship
2021-10-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Zoom
This training will cover gender and sexuality terminology and frameworks, tangible allyship strategies to support the LGBTQ community from micro to macro levels, and resources for LGBTQ individuals.

Career Paths Speaker Series: John Mirisch
2021-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Councilmember John A. Mirisch was elected to the Beverly Hills City Council in 2009, 2013 and 2017. He also served as mayor in 2013, 2016 and 2019. Councilmember Mirisch, a dual Swedish-American citizen, is the first Swedish national to serve as mayor of Beverly Hills.

Fellowships & Funding Your UCLA MPP Graduate Degree
2021-10-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join us to learn about the various sources of funding available to you both as an incoming student and admitted student.

UCLA Arrowhead Series: Transit Before and During COVID-19
2021-09-30 12:30 - 14:00 | CA
UCLA Arrowhead Series: Transit Before and During COVID-19
COVID-19 has exacerbated trends of decreasing transit ridership and increasing costs that existed before the pandemic. What has happened? What changes will be short-lived? Which may change transit for the longer term?
Speakers:
Regan Patterson (moderator)
Transporation Equity Research Fellow, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Brian Taylor
Professor and Director, UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies
Kari Watkins
Frederick Law Olmsted Associate Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
The UCLA Arrowhead Symposium presents Transit in Transition, a series that will consider the current state of public transit in the United States and options for the future. The pandemic accelerated the pre-existing trend of declining ridership. Transit agencies have built fixed-route and rapid transit infrastructure to serve commercial centers and downtowns, but expanding remote work brings uncertainty to recovery of demand in these areas. The more flexible bus is the workhorse of many transit systems, including Los Angeles, and has catered to lower-income transit users. An enhanced focus on equity often brings additional resources for the bus and meeting the public’s mobility needs through alternative shared mobility options.

Registration Info:
Free – Weekly webinars
Ready to register? Register via Zoom.
For more info about the full series, visit uclaarrowheadsymposium.org.

Celebrating the Class of 2020
2021-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 | UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join us as we honor the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Class of 2020!

The graduates from the class of 2020 will receive an email invitation with an RSVP link.
Due to COVID-19, we missed the opportunity to gather with you in-person as you achieved an academic milestone. We are excited to bring together the Urban Planning, Social Welfare and Public Policy Class of 2020 alumni to celebrate your accomplishments.
Join your cohort and reconnect with faculty and staff from the School at this exclusive reception for the UCLA Luskin Class of 2020. All graduates of this class are invited to participate and welcomed to bring ONE guest.
This event will be held at the Luskin Conference Center in the Centennial Ballroom on September 25th. While there will be no formal stage crossing, there will be a short program. No regalia is needed. Business casual attire recommended.
Hearty appetizers and beverages will be provided to registered attendees.
Unfortunately given the circumstances and the uptick in cases due to the delta variant, masks will be required indoors regardless of vaccination status. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test will also be required according to UCLA and CDC guidelines. Walk-ins will not be permitted to the event. Please register and encourage your fellow alumni to do so, as well. Registration closes on September 17th.
Plan a UCLA Luskin weekend and arrive early to Westwood for the 10th annual Block Party on September 23rd. Check your email for the registration link for that event!

We hope to see you there!
Parking
Self-parking is available underneath the Luskin Conference Center and in UCLA Parking Structure 8, Level 4, directly across the street from the center. There is a convenient pedestrian walkway/bridge connecting Parking Structure 8 (on Level 3) to the Luskin Conference Center property. Please note that there is a fee to park in either location.
Transportation
Public Transportation: Blue Bus and Metro
Ride-hailing Zones: Uber/Lyft designated locations available, for nearby locations and map bit.ly/uclaridehailing

UCLA Luskin Block Party
2021-09-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Dickson Court North, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Join us at our long-awaited Block Party — a UCLA Luskin-wide celebration!
The 10th annual Block Party will be our first all-School, in-person social event in almost two years, bringing together incoming and returning students, current and emeriti faculty, staff and alumni from all departments. This exclusive event for the UCLA Luskin family will take place in the scenic Dickson Court North (just south of Perloff Hall). 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

5:30 pm — Check-In Opens

6 – 8 pm — Block Party

Registrants must be affiliated with UCLA Luskin. Please note there is only one attendee per registration. All duplicates will be deleted.
Complimentary parking will be available for UCLA Luskin alumni with RSVP by Sept. 15.
On-site parking available for $13 (Lot 3, Lot 2). Ridehailing locations: Dickson Court, Wyton Circle

Given the situation related to the COVID-19 Delta variant, walk-ins will not be permitted. No exceptions.
Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test will also be required in accordance with UCLA and CDC health and safety protocols.

UCLA Luskin Undergraduate Open House
2021-09-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Room 3383, 3rd Floor Luskin Commons, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1656, United States
The Luskin School of Public Affairs faculty and staff invite you to attend the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Undergraduate 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, this is the event for you!
The Public Affairs Undergraduate 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. Can’t make it? Follow us on Instagram @UCLALuskinUG during Welcome Week and connect with a Luskin academic counselor at www.luskin.ucla.edu/undergrad.
Registration is required to attend the UCLA Luskin Public Affairs Undergraduate Open House. Please register by Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 11:59pm (PST). REGISTER HERE
Keeping Our Community Safe
To ensure the safety of everyone in attendance, we will follow the UCLA COVID-19 health and safety protocols as outlined on the UCLA COVID-19 Resources website (https://covid-19.ucla.edu). All attendees will be required to wear a face covering. If you are feeling unwell or are unable to come to campus we invite you to join us online by following us on Instagram (@UCLALuskinUG). All registrants will receive electronic copies of the materials shared during the event.

Orientation for New Graduate Students
2021-09-21 | CA
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 2021-22 academic year.

UCLA Master of Public Policy (MPP) Certificate Exploration Webinar
2021-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Curious to know more about the various certificates you can earn for free while in the MPP program? Then you’ve come to the right place. Join us to learn more about the concurrent certificates you can complete during your time with Luskin Public Policy.
