Urban Planning Statement of Purpose Workshop
2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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!

Housing Policy Networking Night
2023-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | 3rd Floor Commons, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, 3383 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
UCLA Lewis Center Housing Policy Student Networking Night
Interested in housing affordability, zoning reform, tenant protections, fair housing, or homelessness? Maybe you care about the role of housing in better transportation, economic, environmental, and health outcomes or are interested in social, market, and public housing. Or maybe you just think the rent is too damn high
If any of this sounds like you, the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies invites you to the first Housing Policy Networking Night of the 2023-24 academic year. Meet affiliated faculty and staff working on housing research and policy, and mingle with fellow students who share an interest in a more affordable and equitable future. As the Lewis Center Housing Initiative enters its fifth year, we welcome students of all backgrounds and experience levels to learn about upcoming opportunities and connect with their peers.
RSVP by October 17: bit.ly/lewis-housing-networking
Date: October 25, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, 3rd Floor Patio

UC Center Sacramento Information Session
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:30 | 5391 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
REGISTER HERE!
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UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) is a UC wide academic and internship program located one block from the California State Capitol. Students in the program engage in coursework, public policy research, and professional development while interning in and around the California State Capitol. UCCS has placed students in the Legislative and Executive Branches, Business, Education, Environment, Health Policy, Communication, Law, Local Government, State Agencies, Non-profits, and More!
Program Highlights:
– Personalized internship referral process
– Gain hands-on work experience
– Build a professional network
– Earn transferable units
– Remain financial aid eligible
– UCCS housing available
– Stepping stone into grad school or a career
– New LEED building across the California State Capitol
Come meet with representative to learn more about the admission requirements and application process!
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UC Center Sacramento Information Session
Thursday, October 26, 2023
12:00pm – 1:30pm
5391 Public Affairs Building
Register here! | Walk-ins are welcomed.
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Can’t make it to the information session?
Learn more about UCCS at https://uccs.ucdavis.edu/ or sign up for a virtual info session https://linktr.ee/uccentersac.

UG CORO Fellows in Public Affairs Alumni Panel
2023-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | 5391 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
The UG CORO Fellows in Public Affairs Alumni Panel aims to showcase the diverse journeys and achievements of our esteemed alumni who have participated in this prestigious program. Their unique perspective and contributions greatly enrich the panel discussion, allowing current students interested in the program to learn from their experiences and insights.
Adriana Bernal, B.A. in Public Affairs and Minor in Education Studies ’22 alumna
Adriana is passionate about social policy issues, leadership development, and community engagement. A native of the Bay Area and a proud product of California public schools, she is committed to using innovative policy solutions to empower underserved communities.
As a policy fellow with the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute, she helped build the initiative into the leading research center for data on Latinos in the U.S. She also volunteered as a summer camp counselor with UCLA UniCamp and served as a youth leader with Changiest LA, a nonprofit promoting civic engagement skills for middle and high school students.
As a Coro Pittsburgh Fellow, Adriana conducted legislative research, implemented fundraising campaigns, and provided program evaluation support to local nonprofits. Through her Coro experience, she developed a passion for cross-sectoral collaboration and has built meaningful relationships with leaders in Pittsburgh.
Adriana is the Communications Associate at FISA Foundation, a grant-giving organization supporting women, girls, and people with disabilities in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Adriana is excited to continue uplifting communities in Pittsburgh and partnering with local leaders to drive positive change.
Saman Haddad, B.A. in Public Affairs and Minors in Labor and Workplace Studies and Urban and Regional Studies ’22 alumnus
Saman Haddad is proudly from the City of San Bernardino in the Inland Empire. After graduation, Saman became a Coro Fellow in Los Angeles through Coro Southern California. Throughout the fellowship, Saman worked closely with several organizations, including:
Nonprofit Placement: The Urban Foundation, Kid City
Electoral Politics Placement: Hydee Feldstein Soto for L.A. City Attorney
Private Sector Placement: Lendistry
Government Placement: Los Angeles Unified School District, Board District 4
Labor Placement: LA-OC Building and Construction Trades Council
Independent Placement, Period I: Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
Independent Placement, Period II: NEW Capital, LLC
From the fellowship, Saman learned about the complexities associated with policy creation and implementation, team management, and values-based leadership, amongst others. Saman is a first-year law student at Yale Law School, focusing on the intersections between educational accessibility, housing, and technology. Saman loves trying new foods, caring for his plants, and strength training in his free time. Saman looks forward to connecting with anyone interested in the fellowship!

Opportunities in Transportation and Planning with CDM Smith
2023-10-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Room 4357 Public Affairs Building, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Meet with representatives from CDM Smith, a civil and environmental engineering firm. CDM Smith has over 85 offices across the country, including Los Angeles. Their transportation unit recruits for internships and new professional roles each year and will be actively recruiting for two planning internships in their LA office during Summer 2024. Join Kyle Benedict (Campus Recruiter) and Juan Ramirez (Transportation Planner) to learn more about these opportunities, especially if you are seeking an internship this upcoming summer!

Meet Presidential Management Fellow Sophia Li, MPP '22
2023-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | 5391 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
We are excited to invite you to a special Meet and Greet event featuring our distinguished Presidential Management Fellow alumna, Sophia Li, MPP ’22. Sophia has achieved remarkable success in her career, and this is your opportunity to connect with her, gain insights, and expand your professional network.
During this informal gathering, you will have the chance to:

Hear Sophia’s inspiring story and learn about her experiences as a Presidential Management Fellow.
Gain valuable career insights and advice.
Network with other alums and students from the MPP program.
Enjoy light refreshments and great conversations.

Sustainability Success Stories: Alumnae at the Forefront
2023-11-01 12:15 - 13:30 | 5391 Public Affairs, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Our panel will feature accomplished alumnae who have blazed trails in the sustainability arena. Their experience, expertise, and success stories will inspire and empower fellow alums, current students, and aspiring professionals.
What to Expect:
-Our panelist will discuss their sustainability journey, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the path to success.
-They will share insights and strategies for lasting impact in sustainability and related fields.
-Networking opportunities with fellow panelists and attendees.
-Light food and refreshments will be provided.

Meet our moderator and panelists:
Moderator: Nurit Katz, MPP and MBA ’08
UCLA’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, Nurit Katz, is working to foster partnerships among academic, research, and operational departments to facilitate the creation of a world-class living laboratory for sustainability at UCLA. Nurit served as Executive Officer for UCLA Facilities Management for six years and is an Instructor for UCLA Extension’s Sustainability Certificate Program. She also serves as Commissioner on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Board. Nurit holds an MBA and a Masters in Public Policy from UCLA and a BA in Environmental Education from Humboldt State University and is pursuing a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Panelists:
Daniela Simunovic, MURP ’13
Daniela Simunovic is a recognized leader with 20 years of experience developing programs and policies to advance social, economic and environmental equity. Daniela currently serves as the Senior Director of Climate and Sustainability in the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, where she supports implementing the Mayor’s climate and sustainability goals. Simunovic previously served as a Senior Advisor on Environmental Equity to the California Air Resources Board Chair. Before that, Daniela was a Senior Policy Director at Better World Group. At the California Strategic Growth Council, Daniela led the development and implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program, a place-based initiative focused on investing in the State’s most vulnerable communities. As Deputy Director of Environmental Health and Justice at the Liberty Hill Foundation, she supported adopting and implementing the “Clean Up Green Up” ordinance. Daniela received her Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
Kristen Torres Pawling, MURP ’12
Kristen Torres Pawling is a sustainability policy expert with over a decade of public and non-profit experience in climate change and its intersection with the built environment. Kristen is the deputy chief of staff for LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky. She previously served as senior staff at the County of Los Angeles Chief Sustainability Office, crafting and overseeing the implementation of the nation’s most ambitious regional sustainability plan. Kristen has worked on various sustainability issues, including transportation, regional planning, land use, air quality, and climate resilience. She was awarded the 2022 UCLA Young Alumnus of the Year for her public service to Los Angeles and the UCLA community. Kristen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography/environmental studies and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA.
Colleen Callahan, MURP ’10
Colleen Callahan (she/her) is co-executive director and co-founder of the Luskin Center for Innovation (LCI), based in the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. She has played an integral part in building the research center from the ground up. Collaborating with colleagues and civic partners, she helps ensure that LCI’s research shapes equitable and effective environmental policy and plans. She spends much of her time strategizing, partnering, amplifying LCI’s work, and leading or supporting research projects, communications, events, and more.
Colleen has nearly 20 years of experience in social entrepreneurship, environmental policy, and urban planning. Previous experience included establishing the L.A. office of the American Lung Association, later serving as local lead on clean air campaigns. She is a Switzer Environmental Fellow with an M.A. in Urban Planning from UCLA and a B.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy from Occidental College.

Cafecito con Luskin
2023-11-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Alcove Cafe and Bakery, 1929 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, United States
“Cafecito con Luskin” is an informal and friendly gathering where members of our Luskin community can come together, catch up, and build connections over coffee and delicious treats. Whether you’re an alumnus, student, faculty member, or friend of the Luskin School, this event promises to be a delightful and enriching experience.

Public Affairs Major Information Session #1
2023-11-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
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.

Long Beach Management Assistant Alumni Panel
2023-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Our panel will feature accomplished alumni who have participated in the Long Beach MGMT Assistant program. Their experience, expertise, and success stories will inspire and empower fellow alumnae, current students, and aspiring professionals.
Meet the panelists:
Mary Daou, MPP ’20, Program Specialist at the City of Long Beach Development Services
Ryan Kurtzman, MURP ’18, Smart Cities Program Manager for the City of Long Beach
Alvin Teng, MPP ’18, Special Projects Coordinator with Homelessness Services for the City of Long Beach

A Conversation With Regina Wallace-Jones
2023-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 | UCLA James West Alumni Center, Los Angeles, United States
Join the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs for a conversation with Regina Wallace-Jones MPP ’99, CEO and president of ActBlue, the tech nonprofit that facilitates online donations to progressive organizations and candidates.
Wallace-Jones will share her unique mix of experiences: She has worked as an engineer and executive for some of the biggest companies in the tech industry, has a strong track record as an organizer of political campaigns and ran for office herself, serving as mayor of East Palo Alto.
ABOUT REGINA WALLACE-JONES

BIPOC Student Experience Panel
2023-11-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
This event will bring together a diverse group of BIPOC students, currently enrolled in the MURP program. They will share their experiences, insights, and advice on topics such as the navigating MURP program, graduate school life, and planning in the unique urban landscape of Los Angeles. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and actively engage with the panelists.

Register here!

Meditation Monday: Outdoor Mindfulness Clinic
2023-11-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Sculpture Garden
Please join us as Alea Orange, M.Ed. (she/her), Rise Center Health & Well-Being Coordinator leads us in mindfulness practices. Students (Staff and Faculty are encouraged to attend) will learn the basics of mindfulness and explore ways of using the outdoors as a tool and anchor for mindfulness practice.
The RISE Center’s core mission is to uplift and support every Bruin’s well-being by providing the education, resources, and tools needed to foster health, healing, and hope for themselves and the world around them. As an extension of CAPS (Counseling & Psychological Services), RISE serves as the campus Resilience Center as part of Student Resilience and Mental Health Services.

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.

Student Legal Consultation
2023-11-15 12:30 - 14:30, 2023-11-16 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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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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.

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.
