Events for week of Nov 3

DOCUMENTARY: TAKING ALCATRAZ A documentary account of the events that led up to the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz, with optional discussion to follow.

Get a crash course in the building blocks of American political cartoons! Learn how to draw the party animals, label your illustrations for maximum effect, and make a cartoon so powerfully scathing it alters the course of American politics for decades to come. Scott Yacyshyn is a writer, cartoonist, and UCLA alumnus living in Los […]

Smith College Economics Professor Andrew Zimbalist tackles the claim that cities chosen to host high-profile sporting events such as the Olympic Games and World Cup experience an economic windfall.

Oriana Luquetta has served as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service for over four years. Her diplomatic assignment locations include U.S. Embassy Beijing, U.S. Embassy Mexico City, and various assignments in Washington, D.C. She holds degrees from Seton Hall University and a master’s in public policy degree from UCLA. As a graduate fellow, Oriana […]

Dean Gary Segura will be hosting a town hall for Luskin doctoral students.

Dean Gary Segura will share updates and answer questions at a series of town halls for undergraduates (Nov. 12), doctoral students (Nov. 18) and master's students (Nov. 19).

Desiree Martinez, an archaeologist and member of Gabrieliño (Tongva) nation, shares about the Mapping Indigenous LA project.

Learn about Professor Akee's past and current research projects and classes he teaches in social policy.

Full Schedule TBA: Interested in UCLA but not sure how to navigate the application process? Learn more about our Master of Social Welfare program where we provide tools and tips to assist you in the application process and the resources to help you thrive once you are in the program.

This is an opportunity to hear about UCLA MPP alumni and attend public policy webinar sessions on different topics from diverse lenses.