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This lesson introduces programming in Python for library and information workers with little or no previous programming experience. It uses examples relevant to a range of library use cases. It is designed as a prerequisite for other Python lessons that will be developed in the future (e.g., web scraping, APIs). The lesson uses the JupyterLab computing environment and Python 3. Prerequisites: Learners need to understand what files and directories are and what a working directory is. Learners must install Python and JupyterLab, and download the dataset used in the lesson, before the workshop begins.

The third conference in the Center & Clark's 2023-24 Core Program, Open Edo: Diverse, Ecological, and Global Perspectives on Japanese Art, 1603–1868, focuses on two groups who are often marginalized if not absent in narratives of early modern Japanese art: the Ryukyuans, whose Kingdom of Ryukyu was reduced in the Edo period to a vassal state, and the Ainu, an indigenous society progressively dispossessed of its lands throughout Japanese history. Recent anniversaries—the 150th anniversary of settler colonialism in Hokkaido and the fiftieth anniversary of the reversion of the Ryukyus from the USA to Japan—have brought renewed critical attention to the art of these two groups. While much scholarship on Ryukyuan and Ainu art has focused on modernity, this conference seeks to shift the focus deeper in the archive, to the seventeenth to eighteenth centuries. The conference is free to attend with advance registration. Please see the event website for full details and the registration form.

Calling all first-year transfer students! We invite you to join us in a Q & A Panel where current UCLA students will share valuable insights on navigating career success as transfer students. Our panelists will discuss their individual journeys, covering topics such as getting involved on-campus, successfully securing internships and/or jobs, applying to graduate school, and finding research opportunities. Take this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and get connected!

Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.

Celebrate the end of Veg Pledge and Prepare for Earth Day with this celebration of all things sustainable!

World Music Center Distinguished Scholar Series Lecture by Victoria Vorreiter Director, Songs of Memory Project Executive Director, Cultural Crossroads Asia Cultural Crossroads Asia (CCA), an initiative founded by Victoria Vorreiter, aspires to preserve the tangible culture of ethnic groups of the Golden Triangle through the CCA Museum in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and to sustain their Intangible heritage through the Living Legacy Project, educational programs in mountain villages. In 2023, CCA launched its first Living Legacy Project: the Akha Oral Tradition School, a year-long course in Ban Saen Suk, an Akha village in the mountains of Chiang Rai, Thailand. Each week master Akha musicians teach Akha youth age-old songs, instruments, stories, and instrumental craftsmanship so they can reconnect with their Akha heritage and maintain the unbroken chain of ancestral wisdom for future generations. Additionally, CCA is collaborating with filmmakers to create: 1) short films of our master Akha musicians performing/describing Akha repertoire, and crafting instruments; and 2) a documentary about the Akha oral tradition experience, which follows the students’ growing awareness and skills. These films will be featured online to reach Akha throughout the diaspora as well as an international audience. Victoria Vorreiter has led her life in search of the heart's response to melody and rhythm. Trained as a classical violinist at the University of Michigan and DePaul University, Victoria performed professionally in orchestras, while also specializing in the Suzuki Method, inspiring children to learn music through the Mother Tongue principle, ‘oral tradition.’ This led to teaching positions in England, France, and the US, and speaking/teaching engagements around the world. Victoria then turned to documenting world music. After her first film, The Music of Morocco and the Cycles of Life, in 2002, she moved to SE Asia to document the ancestral music of ethnic groups in remote mountain villages in Laos, Myanmar, China, and Thailand. The Songs of Memory Project arose from her two decades of archival work: a sweeping collection of books, photos, films, recordings, and multi-media exhibitions. The ‘Songs’ vision has now evolved into Cultural Crossroads Asia, a dynamic initiative composed of the CCA Museum in Chiang Mai to preserve ancestral traditions of the Golden Triangle, and the Living Legacy Project in the villages to sustain them. (See also www.TribalMusicAsia.com)

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We are pleased to invite you to Pass the Aux, a celebration of the 2024 graduating classes of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s Music Industry and Musicology programs. This capstone showcase includes musical acts, presentations, and guest speakers that offer a glimpse into the future of our music industry.

The California A Cappella Festival brings 15-20 a cappella groups from UCLA, other UC campuses, and various West Coast universities to network and perform for each other, its main intention is to create a welcoming environment for a cappella groups.

The California A Cappella Festival brings 15-20 a cappella groups from UCLA, other UC campuses, and various West Coast universities to network and perform for each other, its main intention is to create a welcoming environment for a cappella groups.

The International Student Ambassador Program is looking for undergraduate and graduate student leaders to amplify the visibility, voices, and contributions of the entire UCLA international community throughout the 2024-2025 academic year! The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 21st at 11:59 PM PT (Spring 2024). Check out the full details on the Ambassador Program on our website [https://internationalcenter.ucla.edu/programs-events/ambassadors] Eligibility includes: * Open to all currently enrolled UCLA students who have spent 3+ years living in a country other than the U.S. * Must have completed at least three quarters at UCLA by the end of the 2023-2024 academic year. * Must have the ability to display initiative and self-directed leadership. * Must value working in a diverse and team oriented-group. * Must have a strong interest in developing cross-cultural relationships and advocating on behalf of the international student at UCLA. * Ambassadors are selected based on their application as well as an interview process (if qualifications met). Be sure to have your Google account credentials ready to login and access the Ambassador Application here [https://forms.gle/qkvcgskLFGf1stbw7]! Contact: intlprograms@saonet.ucla.edu Cost: Free

Please note that the center will be closed all day on Monday 4/22. We will be back with regular programming the next day. Please check our website for resources and further support.

The UCLA First-Gen College to Career Pathways (FGCCP) is a newly launched initiative developed by the Career Center designed to intentionally engage and guide First-Generation College Undergraduate Students (FGCUS) in achieving career success. As part of the FGCCP programming, we will be hosting First-Gen (FG) Career Drop-Ins throughout the academic year to support FG undergraduate students with the topics listed below. Seeking career advising as a first-generation student? Drop-in for a 1:1, 15-minute undergraduate career advising appointment in the Career Center Studio! Stop by to speak with the Career Center about your career journey this quarter! *Drop-Ins are first come, first serve! Drop-In Topics: • Resume + Cover Letter Review • Career Exploration + Job/Internship Search • Graduate and Professional School Preparation • Networking + Interviewing Tips • And More!

FITWELL Talks – Benefits of Active Working w/ Dr. Olvera, UCLA Health Monday, April 22 12:00pm - 12:30pm Via Zoom What is the impact of prolonged sitting on overall health? Come learn how to reduce the risks of sitting and incorporate health boosting movement into your lifestyle. This workshop will be presented by Dr. Vanessa D. Olvera, UCLA Health. To register go to: fitwell.recreation.ucla.edu/special-events

In this workshop, Princeton Review staff will provide information about the DAT test (structure, content, length, etc.). Attendees will also receive practical tips/suggestions on how to prepare for the DAT. This workshop is sponsored by Princeton Review and a 50% off scholarship for a Princeton Review DAT course will be raffled off among attendees. Pre-Health Services at the Career Center are listed here: https://career.ucla.edu/resources/ucla-pre-health-resources/

Your new, higher post-grad salary is an amazing financial opportunity, and you likely want to do all the things: pay down student loans and other debt, save for retirement, and finally stop “living like a student.” This seminar will show you how to put your new salary in the context of your taxes, loan payments, and cost of living and give you specific steps to follow to set and reach your financial goals while enjoying lifestyle spending. We will discuss in depth tax-advantaged retirement accounts, how to passively invest, and student loan repayment options. Registration opens two weeks before the event date and is limited to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Part of Charting Your Course: A Career Summit for First Gen, BIPOC, and System-Impacted Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars.

This workshop introduces students to research in the sciences, how to find a faculty research mentor, and opportunities for student researchers after joining a lab. *Register on our website.

Join California Community Colleges Registry Director and UCLA alumnus, Beth Au, Asian American Studies MA, to learn more about how to efficiently find and effectively apply for exciting careers in the California Community Colleges system. Coffee and pastries provided.

Come to the RISE Center for a moment of stillness. Grab a cup of tea, meet community members, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, thoughtfulness, and stillness.

Hello Bruins! Swing by the Bruin Love Station to pick up free safer sex supplies, Narcan and fentanyl test strips. The UCLA Health Education & Resource Team (HEART) can answer any questions you may have.

Interested in gaining hands-on experience with a world-renowned organization that offers a wide variety of career paths? Join us for a virtual info session featuring staff from the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Academic Appointments and Internships where you’ll learn about year-round internship and fellowship opportunities available throughout all Smithsonian offices, departments, and museums. Open to all majors, year in school, backgrounds, and even alumni too!

This talk will explore Dr. Jain’s prior experience on the academic job market and the value of community cultural wealth provided by her family in this process. Her talk draws from her contribution to the book First-Generation Faculty of Color: Reflections on Research, Teaching, and Service. Dr. Jain will provide tips related to the hidden curriculum of the tenure-track faculty job search, interview process, and negotiating the final offer as faculty of color. Registration opens two weeks before the event date and is limited to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Part of Charting Your Course: A Career Summit for First Gen, BIPOC, and System-Impacted Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars.

Join College Advisors for a workshop intended for graduating seniors who are seeking information regarding graduation, commencement and life beyond UCLA. By attending this workshop, we hope students will walk away feeling more at confident with navigating graduation and the college-to-career transition.

Meet with Beth Au, Director of California Community Colleges Registry, to learn insights on how to efficiently find and effectively apply for roles in the California Community Colleges system.

Attention UCLA undergraduates! Join us for an enlightening collaboration between the Career Center and the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) as we explore the concept of an Enrichment Year. In this workshop, we'll uncover what an enrichment year entails and provide you with valuable strategies on how to make the most of this unique opportunity. Whether you're considering travel, volunteer work, further education, or pursuing personal interests, we'll guide you through the planning process to ensure a fulfilling and productive enrichment year experience. This program serves as a reminder that there are diverse paths to success after college, and it's perfectly okay to take a different route before diving into your career. Don't miss this chance to broaden your horizons and strategize your next steps with confidence. Join us for an empowering session on navigating the post-college journey!

Meet with Beth Au, Director of California Community Colleges Registry, to learn insights on how to efficiently find and effectively apply for roles in the California Community Colleges system. Registration opens two weeks before the event date and is limited to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

Learn how to design a slide deck and give a presentation at the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase. This workshop is designed for humanities, arts, social science, and behavioral science students.

This workshop is designed to identify your current stressors, and help let them go through creative expression and self reflection. This includes a breathing meditation, a safe space to process the emotions surrounding your stressors, and a fun activity that symbolizes letting go of your negative emotions

The Queer Creative Writing Space is bringing you a special edition space on spoken word on Tuesday, April 23 from 4-5:30pm in celebration of National Poetry Month! Writers of all backgrounds are welcome to join us in the LGBTQ CRC to learn how to mold a poem written for the page into a piece for performance. Bring a poem you've been wanting to share with others, or come and appreciate this unique genre of poetry. Whether you're an experienced writer or just starting your literary journey, our bi-weekly gatherings are here for you to explore on the page and connect with queer writing community!

Calling all undergraduate students with a passion for Social Sciences! The Career Center is excited to present a panel event tailored just for you. Throughout this engaging session, you'll have the invaluable opportunity to: - Gain insights directly from seasoned professionals - Discover the intricacies of their careers, the challenges they've overcome, and the successes they've achieved - Gain a deeper understanding of the essential skills demanded by the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world. But that's not all – this event is also your chance to expand your network within the Social Sciences realm. Forge connections with industry insiders, exchange ideas, and pave the way for potential future collaborations. Whether you're considering a career in anthropology, sociology, anthropology, or any other social sciences field, this panel promises to equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and connections you need to chart a successful course in your professional journey. Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity – mark your calendars and join us for an enriching experience!

When voting in an election, do you find yourself confused by your ballot and wanting to know more about the various positions and measures listed? If so, you are not alone! With the March Presidential Primary Election behind us and the November General Election just around the corner, join staff members from LAist - an independent, nonprofit newsroom that is also home to L.A.’s largest NPR station - as we break down our ballots in an effort to become more confident and informed voters. This event is part of the ongoing Democracy Workshop series which was made possible by a VOICE award provided by the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The Division of Campus Life and BruinsVote thank the Center for supporting this project.

Meet the candidates for the upcoming On Campus Housing Council Election!

Take some time to relax, stretch, and breathe through movement and meditation.

*UG Event Only* Adapting Your Military Experience to Civilian Careers on Your Resume will provide you with a basic understanding of how to develop a resume that highlights your past military experiences while connecting with non-military populations.

Lecture by Mei-Chen Chen Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of California, Los Angeles, co-author of Old Armature Music Club on Minle Street: Historical Memory of Gonglexuan Joseph Lenherr was a missionary priest and ethnomusicologist who was also a visiting scholar at Academia Sinica Taiwan. Between February and September 1965, Lenherr conducted fieldwork in Hengchun, Taitung, and Hualien, where he recorded a variety of Indigenous music, including religious and sacred songs, children's songs, Christian songs, and working songs, as well as Han Chinese genres such as Hengchun folksong, lâm-kuán, and kua-á. The Indigenous groups he recorded included Amis (15 villages), Bunun (10), Paiwan (11), and Puyuma (4). The collection also contains music of the Rukai and Yami, copied from other individuals. However, this wealth of material lay neglected for almost sixty years and was rarely acknowledged by scholars. Thanks to the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive, this collection has been recently digitized and is available for further investigation. This presentation aims to contextualize the untold story of Father Lenherr’s trajectory in Taiwan and the potential value of these recordings to the present-day Taiwanese Indigenous communities. Mei-Chen Chen holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her work focuses on historical music recordings from Taiwan, and on cultural policies and local practices related to intangible cultural heritage, particularly in relation to traditional performing arts. She is the co-author of Old Armature Music Club on Minle Street: Historical Memory of Gonglexuan (???????:???????, 2023, Taipei City government). Recent essays include “What to Preserve and How to Preserve It: Taiwan’s Action Plans for Safeguarding Traditional Performing Arts” in Resounding Taiwan: Musical Reverberations Across a Vibrant Island (2021, Routledge), and “Cultural Policy on Traditional Music and Theater” in Encyclopedia of Taiwan Studies (forthcoming, Brill). She has extensive experience working collaboratively with government agencies and local communities in cultural transmission, preservation, exhibition, and research projects in Taiwan. Part of the Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Colloquium Series, this event is sponsored by The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Department of Ethnomusicology and the UCLA Asia Pacific Center.

An introduction to searching PubMed, perfect for first times users and experienced searchers looking for a refresher. Instructor: Molly Hemphill, Medical Education Librarian This workshop will be offered via Zoom. If you're registered, you'll receive the Zoom invitation information the day of the workshop.

Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.

Our Graduate Student Mentors will show you how to translate your research project into an accessible presentation. These workshops are designed for students conducting research in the life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering, and will prepare attendees for presenting a virtual or prerecorded presentation at the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase.

A five week long book club dedicated to building resilience through the power of literature and community discussion.

The journey to finding and landing a job that aligns with your values can seem exhausting. Dig deep and uproot organizations' unwritten/unspoken rules, get a clearer sense of their cultural climate, their values, their selection process, and what to expect when working there -- before signing an offer letter. In this 60-minute workshop, "Fit Matters: Finding and Joining the Right Workplace for You', provides tips and best practices (from an executive recruiter and diversity talent advisor's lens) for getting to know if and when an organization matches your values and needs -- so you can land a role where you can thrive and not find yourself on the search for a new role, soon. Registration opens two weeks before the event date and is limited to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Part of Charting Your Course: A Career Summit for First Gen, BIPOC, and System-Impacted Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars.

As midterm season approaches, come de-stress with the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center, our QTBIPOC Space, and Active Minds on Wednesday, April 24 from 6-9pm for a Queer Night at the Fowler Amphitheater! We'll be screening a TOP tier queer film, providing free safe-sex supplies, snacks, and light refreshments, and sharing information about LGBTQ, mental health, and sexual health resources on campus. There will also be a sex toy giveaway courtesy of @uclasexperts!

Join us for our third BFit Triathlon! WHEN: April 24 at 6:30-8PM WHERE: Drake Stadium

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as we welcome back Alexander Boldachev for the exciting conclusion of his residency with a recital of faculty and student compositions featuring the harp. About Alexander: Alexander Boldachev is a virtuoso-harpist, composer, exclusive artist of Italian harp house Salvi Harps, initiator of the World Harp Day, founder of the Zurich Harp Festival, co-founder of community “LYUD?”. Laureate of more than a dozen prestigious international competitions, including composing competitions; awarded by the “Britain's Brilliant Prodigies”, “Aoyama Music Award” in Kyoto, “Pro Europa” in Austria, presented by Heinz Fischer for high achievements in the field of culture; Fellow of the international foundations Vontobel in Switzerland and Banque Populaire in France, as well as the Russian foundations for the development of young musicians Spivakov, Temirkanov, the Rotary Club and Houses of Music that gave a start to his career. Laureate of the Prix Walo television award in Switzerland. Plays the harp, piano and writes music from the age of five. Travels with solo concerts around the world, leads master classes at such educational institutions as the Royal Conservatory in Toronto, Juilliard School in New York, Royal Academy in London, Ferenc Liszt Academy in Budapest. In 2018, wrote and performed an electronic harp solo at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony, sharing the stage with Robbie Williams and Aida Garifullina. Performs in such world halls as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Hall of Gaveau in Paris, the Musikverein in Vienna, the Great Hall of the Philharmonic in St. Petersburg, and others, both with solo concerts and in collaboration with many European and Russian orchestras. Alexander Boldachev is a participant of the festivals Burning Man, Musical Olympus, New Names, Mozart+, Davos and Gstaad in Switzerland, Big Russian Ball in Rome, Bravo Award, SKIF Sergey Kuroyokhin, Burberry and D&G shows, projects of The Moscow and St. Petersburg Houses of Music.

Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE staff! Whether you want to discuss campus mental health resources, get connected to CAPS, manage academic stress, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.

Learn how to create a customized library of resources for your project in the Cornerstone 4: Collecting and Citing Sources Workshop. The Cornerstone Research Workshops support you in all stages of the research process, from developing a research question to presenting your work!

Join us to learn how exercise can contribute to our holistic wellness and how to get started from fitness enthusiasts! This event will include an intro to modes of movement, tutorials on form for squatting and swimming, and a deep dive into the mental strength of movement & the curse of comparison. Free Protein Drinks Will Be Provided!

Concerts on the Hill features acts from our students, staff, and alumni all sharing their talent(s) with our Bruin Community.