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Monday,
Sep 1
Labor DayUniversity Holiday
The UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in Observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Location: A129 Murphy Hall
Wednesday,
Sep 3
CPT Webinars (for F-1 Visa Students)(10AM - 11AM) Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly CPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more! Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/95322790676
This workshop will provide guidance on preparing a competitive application for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans (https://www.pdsoros.org/), which provides up to $90K in support for graduate students from migrant backgrounds. Specifically, this workshop will focus on writing strategies for telling your New American story in a compelling, creative, and empowering way. We will brainstorm and begin drafting application components during the session. Although the application is not due until October 2025, we recommend getting started on your application essays well in advance, to allow for multiple drafts and revision.
Thursday,
Sep 4
Drop in with RISE(1PM - 3PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Friday,
Sep 5
FTSP x RISE Friday Feels(11AM - 1PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
Join us at the RISE Center for a cozy midday reset filled with art, crafts, journaling, clay, and calm. All materials provided - just bring yourself! Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
This workshop will first briefly review funding opportunities for graduate students in humanities, social sciences, and related fields. The workshop will then focus on strategies for writing effective applications for grants and fellowships to support graduate study and research, especially for students seeking doctorates and research MAs. We will also cover tips for organizing the application process.
Drop in with RISE(1PM - 3PM) Resilience In Your Student Experience (RISE) Center
Feel free to drop by and chat with RISE Health and Wellbeing Coordinator! 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. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
Saturday,
Sep 6
September Guided Garden Tour(10AM - 11AM) Mathias Botanical Garden
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour on September 6, 2025 at 10 am. Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden and are given a grace period of 5 minutes. Location: UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
Tuesday,
Sep 9
This workshop will first briefly review funding opportunities for graduate students in STEM fields. The workshop will then focus on strategies for writing effective applications for grants and fellowships to support graduate study and research, especially for students seeking doctorates and research MAs. The workshop will also cover tips for organizing the application process.
Wednesday,
Sep 10
OPT Webinars (for F-1 Visa Students)(2PM - 3PM) Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars
UCLA F-1 visa students, do you want to know more about off-campus employment authorization? Join us on one of our weekly OPT webinars hosted by the Dashew Center staff to learn more! Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/98199114498
This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful applicants. The workshop will focus on the intellectual merit and broader impacts criteria for NSF grants, the structure of the research proposal and personal statement, suggestions for writing style, and tips for Fastlane submission.