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In the 2025-26 Core Program conference, historians of the Ottoman, Qing, and Mughal empires revisit the problem of comparison by considering synchronicities and structural parallels across Asia. The second conference, "Empires in Practice," looks at Imperial Operations. How did empires work? What did the mundane, everyday operations of imperial rule look like? Early modern empires confronted the same “great enemy” of distance which severely constrained all actions, from government communications to tax collection. The solutions that the Ottomans, Mughals, and the Qing developed to address these common problems shared some essential features despite their local variations. Organized by Professors Choon Hwee Koh & Meng Zhang (History, UCLA) and Abhishek Kaicker (History, UC Berkeley). Location: William Andrews Clark Memorial Library

Come join BNC for Body Doubling at the RISE Center. Body Doubling is a great way to get work done by working in parallel with another person for accountability (and has been shown to work well for individuals with ADHD and/or autism). Feel free to bring any assignments/projects you're working on or study material for any upcoming exams! Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/6657549400

Work one-on-one with a Peer Learning Facilitator on any kind of paper during a 30-minute in-person session on a walk-in basis. Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

Are you in need of writing assistance? You can now enter a drop-in appointment with an English PLF at the Transfer Student Center! Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

Are you looking to refresh, rewrite, or rethink your syllabus? Are you designing a new course, and want to learn about best practices for syllabus design? Join the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) for a co-working and peer review session during which you will look at example syllabi; consider backward design principles for syllabus design; explore strategies to foster belonging in your syllabus; and, finally, create a digitally accessible syllabus. This session is open to all instructors, including TAs and postdocs. Location: Powell 190

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

Come geek out with others about all things pop culture through a queer lens! Location: LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Join the UCLA Rubsamen Music Library for a Jam Session with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble. The afternoon will begin with a set by the Ensemble, followed by an open jam session. No RSVP required. All are welcome to participate! Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble at UCLA Class of 2027: Nicolaus Gelin - trumpet Nathan Gilbreath - trombone Mwanzi Harriott - guitar Elisee Ngbo - piano Yerin Kim - bass Mailo Rakotonanahary - drums Location: Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library

The QTBIPOC Space is an intentional space for all folks of different and similar lived experiences to build community, decompress, and practice collective care. Location: LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Arch of Triumph U.S., 1948 Adapted from Erich Maria Remarque’s novel and directed by Lewis Milestone who also co-wrote, Arch of Triumph finds the City of Lights shrouded in noirish fog and shadow. It’s 1938 and Paris has become the tenuous home for refugees on the run from the Nazis and French immigration to avoid deportation. Among them is Charles Boyer’s doctor who haunts the city’s cafes and recognizes a shared trauma in Ingrid Bergman’s desperate émigré. A tragic romance, Arch of Triumph does double duty dramatizing the cruelty of both facism and an immigration system that would render people stateless by denying them safe haven. 35mm, b&w, 120 min. Director: Lewis Milestone. Screenwriters: Lewis Milestone, Harry Brown. With: Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Charles Laughton. 35mm restored print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive in cooperation with National Telefilm Associates, Inc., and Richard Rosenfeld; funding by AFI/NEA; special thanks to Richard Dayton for his significant contributions in restoring this film. Voice in the Wind U.S., 1944 In this ultra low-budget B-film produced by Czech émigré Rudolph Monter, Friedrich Torberg plays a Czech concert pianist jailed and tortured by the Nazis for playing “The Moldau,” a symbol of the Czech resistance to their occupation. Escaping his captors and surviving a harrowing journey, he ends up alone on a Caribbean island where his trauma overwhelms him as he longs for his missing wife — dying unbeknownst to him on another part of the island. Imbued with expressionist shadows and told through a series of interwoven flashbacks, Voice in the Wind powerfully expresses the disorientation and despair of European refugees in the wake of fascist violence. DCP, b&w, 85 min. Director: Arthur Ripley. Screenwriter: Friedrich Torberg. With: Francis Lederer, Sigrid Gurie, J. Edward Bromberg. Restoration funded by the George Lucas Family Foundation. Restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Film Foundation. —Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm Part of: From John Doe to Lonesome Rhodes: Antifacism from the Archive Location: Billy Wilder Theater

Neuroprotective Greek Herbs: Bridging Neuroscience and Cultural Heritage a seminar organized by Anastasia Tsingotjidou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) in collaboration with Korina Atsopardi and Marigoula Margariti (University of Patras) This seminar brings together researchers from neuroscience, pharmacology, biology, veterinary medicine, nutrition, and plant biodiversity to explore the neuroprotective potential of traditional Greek herbs. Through a combination of in-person and online presentations, the program highlights translational research, from animal models and isolated bioactive compounds to nutritional approaches and cultural heritage. The seminar concludes with a culinary demonstration using Cycladic herbs, emphasizing the connection between Greek history, daily life, and brain health. Speakers: Korina Atsopardi, School of Pharmacy, University of Patras Dimitra Efthymiopoulou, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics and Department of Sports Nutrition, Harokopio University (Zoom) Irene Giannakopoulos, CEO, Aegialis Hotel and Spa, author of the culinary book, My Amorgos! Professor Marigoula Margariti, School of Biology, University of Patras (Zoom) Marita Papagianni, Plant Taxonomist & Biodiversity Research Associate, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Zoom) Professor Igor Spigelman, Laboratory of Neuropharmacology, Section of Biosystems and Function, School of Dentistry, UCLA Professor Anastasia Tsingotjidou, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Associate Professor Konstantinos Xanthopoulos, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Zoom) This event is made possible thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). To view the full program schedule and to RSVP, please visit our website: https://hellenic.ucla.edu/event/neuroprotective-greek-herbs/ Location: 314 Royce Hall

Explore our living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a Garden Guide for a free tour of the Botanical Garden on March 7 at 10 am. 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: La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive

CRAA D1A League Match Location: Moraga, CA

Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. The Burning Cross U.S., 1947 World restoration premiere! One of the boldest films of the postwar period to tackle homegrown facism, the independent production, The Burning Cross, was the first anti-Klan film to explicitly depict Black Americans as victims of KKK terror on screen. A newly discharged veteran disgruntled by the changes he finds in his small town gravitates to the brutes of a Klan front group, the American Only Association. The brutal realism of the film’s depiction of the rhetoric and tactics culminates in the murder of a Black family burned in their home. The film, however, is not without compromise as an opening prologue restored in this version suggests that the Klan was originally founded by “men of good intentions” who would be betrayed by a corrupt, greedy few. 35mm, b&w, 77 min. Director: Walter Colmes. Screenwriter: Aubrey Wisberg. With: Henry H. Daniels Jr., Virginia Patton, Dick Rich. 35mm restored print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Film Foundation. Restoration funding provided by The Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation. Open Secret U.S., 1948 Released the year after both Gentleman's Agreement (1947) and Crossfire (1947) made anti-semitism their explicit subject, this independently produced film noir takes a grittier approach to the social problem despite never mentioning the word, although the implications are clear. Directed by Austrian-born émigre John Reinhardt, Open Secret unfolds as a small town mystery with a newlywed couple investigating the disappearance of the friend they’ve come to visit. What they discover is a community so corrupted by hate even children join in victimizing anyone who isn’t “the right kind of people.” Ironically, a sweaty cabal stands behind it all with ambitions to take their violent campaign to the national political stage. 35mm, b&w, 68 min. Director: John Reinhardt. Screenwriters: Henry Blankfort, Max Wilk. With: John Ireland, Jane Randolph, Sheldon Leonard. 35mm restored print courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive.Preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive with funding provided by The Packard Humanities Institute. —Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm Part of: From John Doe to Lonesome Rhodes: Antifacism from the Archive Location: Billy Wilder Theater

Made possible by the John H. Mitchell Television Programming Endowment Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis. The box office opens one hour before the event. Preserved by UCLA from original 2 in. video master! In a celebrated career spanning over four decades, Academy Award winner Gene Hackman (1930–2025) became recognized as one of the finest American actors of the New Hollywood era. A native Californian who relocated to New York to pursue acting in the late 1950s (with roommates Dustin Hoffman and Robert Duvall), Hackman toiled for over a decade off and on Broadway, and in dozens of small parts on film and television. By 1968, in between his star-making turns in the iconic features Bonnie and Clyde (1967) and The French Connection (1971), Hackman landed the lead role in the prestigious television anthology CBS Playhouse, in the installment, “My Father and My Mother.” Virtually unseen since its original broadcast, “My Father and My Mother” concerns a writer (Hackman) as he struggles to come to terms with decisions made in the care of his son with an intellectual disability. In seeking answers to his deep emotional crisis, the writer revisits his past, attempting to reconcile painful memories of his late parents (Ralph Bellamy, Jane Wyatt). An obscure footnote in Hackman’s oeuvre, the expressionistically staged drama (videotaped at CBS Television City) represents a creative high point in the actor’s television resume, revealing a performance of psychological depth uncommon to the small screen. In its review, the Los Angeles Times hailed Hackman as “outstanding,” noting the production was “... 90 minutes of thoughtful, well-played drama, of which there is much too little on TV these days.” Programmed and notes written by John H. Mitchell Television Curator Mark Quigley. CBS Playhouse: “My Father and My Mother” U.S., 2/13/1968 With original commercials DCP, color, 90 min. CBS. Production CBS. Executive Producer: Barbara Schultz. Producer: George Schaefer. Director: George Schaefer. Writer: Robert Crean. With: Gene Hackman, Ralph Bellamy, Jane Wyatt. Preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Engineering services by CBS Media Exchange. Part of: Archive Television Treasures Location: Billy Wilder Theater

Need a quiet and relaxing space to study for finals? Come visit RISE and lock in during week 10 for extended Zen Den hours Monday-Wednesday. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Work one-on-one with a Peer Learning Facilitator on any kind of paper during a 30-minute in-person session on a walk-in basis. Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

Join DataX for a new graduate student series on collecting/using data in creative ways across all disciplines. Whether you're just dipping your toes into the AI wave, seeking AI solutions for your work, or an experienced researcher, come for the launch of this new talk series. In this talk, Luis will examine his past 3D Virtual Reality (VR) projects and ideas on archaeological and historic structures, workshopping how we can connect embodiment and space of the past with VR while navigating what are essentially critical tabulations. Schedule: 12:00 p.m.–12:15 p.m: Check in & Grab Lunch 12:15 p.m.– 1:15 p.m: Presentation + Audience Q&A Location: DataX Impact Forum, 3312 Murphy Hall

The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom.

Are you in need of writing assistance? You can now enter a drop-in appointment with an English PLF at the Transfer Student Center! Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

Are you applying to the Public Affairs major this year? Join us at the Public Affairs Major Application Information Session to learn about the major application eligibility criteria and application process! The major application information sessions are open to students who are applying to the Public Affairs major this Winter 2026. All Major Application Information Sessions are the same. Please register to attend the session that best fits your schedule. Access the major application information on our website at: https://luskin.ucla.edu/undergraduate-program/public-affairs-major-admissions/current-students#toggle-id-4 Questions? For questions, contact the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program via MyUCLA Message Center at https://luskin.ucla.edu/undergraduate-program/contact-us. Location: 2343 Public Affairs Building

Join us for our bi-weekly community meetings! A space to foster our system-impacted and formerly incarcerated scholars to connect, build community, and access resources. Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/93201965898

Need a quiet and relaxing space to study for finals? Come visit RISE and lock in during week 10 for extended Zen Den hours Monday-Wednesday. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors. Location: 2110 Life Sciences Building

Are you in need of writing assistance? You can now enter a drop-in appointment with an English PLF at the Transfer Student Center! Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

FITWELL Talks: Conversations with UCLA Health experts on the latest wellbeing research, practical recommendations, and more. Just thirty minutes via Zoom over your lunch hour. Join live, listen in, and come ready with questions. Take good care. March 2026: FITWELL Talks: Food for Thought with Dr. Lawrence Taw, UCLA Health This presentation will describe inflammation from a Chinese medicine perspective and provide guidelines for specific foods to eat and avoid to reduce your risk for inflammation. Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/YgcKOeslTqapT0wkKcVyMQ#/registration

The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, Narcan, fentanyl test strips and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff. Students are free to stop by to pick up any of our supplies. Location: Intramural Field Southeast Gates

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to support your mental health needs as you pursue your academic goals. No appointment required! For more information about CAPS: https://counseling.ucla.edu/ Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks). Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Come join BNC for Body Doubling at the RISE Center. Body Doubling is a great way to get work done by working in parallel with another person for accountability (and has been shown to work well for individuals with ADHD and/or autism). Feel free to bring any assignments/projects you're working on or study material for any upcoming exams! Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Be a part of the Active Working Bruin Community. Join UCLA Rec on March 11th and pledge to have a more active work day for even greater health and productivity! Chancellor Julio Frenk reminds us of the incredible benefits of movement during our workdays! Let’s stay active, let’s stay connected, we are one UCLA. ??

Need a quiet and relaxing space to study for finals? Come visit RISE and lock in during week 10 for extended Zen Den hours Monday-Wednesday. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Drop in for students or faculty to request support for an academic accommodation concern. These sessions are held by a CAE Disability Specialist who may or may not be a student's assigned Disability Specialist and therefore who may need to follow up with a student's assigned Disability Specialist for the specific question or concern in mind. Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/98542923648

Are you in need of writing assistance? You can now enter a drop-in appointment with an English PLF at the Transfer Student Center! Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

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

The Ace and Aro Space is a weekly dialogue and affinity space wanting to build community or learn more about the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums. Location: LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Love books? Care about mental health? Crave good convos with great people? You’re in the right place! Books and Bonding is a weekly club that meets to discuss ideas around improving resilience and create a community of resilient Bruins. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

The Queer Creative Writing Space meets bi-weekly during the academic year. This space is for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels who would like to stretch their creative writing muscles and meet other writers! Location: LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Come join BNC for Body Doubling at the RISE Center. Body Doubling is a great way to get work done by working in parallel with another person for accountability (and has been shown to work well for individuals with ADHD and/or autism). Feel free to bring any assignments/projects you're working on or study material for any upcoming exams! Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Take a break and tap into your creativity with the Learning Centers! We’ll provide all the supplies—just come ready to relax, craft, and connect with friends. Location: Sunset Village Plaza

Join the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center for an evening of karaoke and some fun before finals! RSVP to sing, watch, decompress, or all of the above. Close out the quarter with your favorite song! Location: LGBTQ Campus Resource Center

Join us for a space of connecting, pausing and community. Location: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/CAPSSWD

Join us for a beginner friendly guided meditation. Take some time to breathe, meet community, and practice mindfulness, spirituality, and stillness. Location: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

Join us on Thursday, March 12 from 12-1 pm at La Kretz Garden Pavilion for another installment of Botany Brown Bag. Vikram Tamboli will give a talk titled "Seeds of Power: Poisoning, Ritual Dance and Afro-Indigenous Knowledge in the Americas." "Seeds of Power" restrings the frayed history and geography of an obscure technology, ankle rattles and girdles made of toxic seeds of the Thevetia or yellow oleander plant. Make sure to bring your lunch! This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required! Location: La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Drive

Are you in need of writing assistance? You can now enter a drop-in appointment with an English PLF at the Transfer Student Center! Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

Join the Career Center for Virtual a 15 minute drop-in session; Sessions can cover resume/cover letter development and review, help with job/internship search, or interview preparation. Location: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/99736684465

When sharing data, researchers are often told be “as open as possible, as closed as necessary”. But what does this actually mean? How can researchers ensure their data complies with funder and publisher requirements and mandates while respecting data sovereignty, self-determination and privacy? Is “FAIR data” (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) the same thing as “open data”? This workshop will delve into these difficult questions and discuss how pairing the technical framework of FAIR Principles and the ethical framework of CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance can help ensure responsible stewardship of your research data. Instructors: Hannah Sutherland and Shelby Hallman

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to support your mental health needs as you pursue your academic goals. No appointment required! For more information about CAPS: https://counseling.ucla.edu/ Location: Transfer Student Center (Kerckhoff 128)

Join us in person at Powell Library 190 to consult with the Graduate Student Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement  team on teaching-related professional development topics. Location: Powell 190

Are you considering studying abroad in the 26/27 Academic Year? The International Education Office and UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships will be hosting a Q&A session to ensure all of your questions are answered! Please complete the RSVP form below to receive the Zoom details, thank you!

Join us for a low-key study hangout designed for UCLA students who care for family members. Come study, take a break, or simply enjoy a supportive space with others who understand caregiving responsibilities. Location: Bruin Resource Center