The Weekly Wrap by Dashew - October 14, 2026 | | DASHEW PROGRAMS & RELATED EVENTS | | |
UCLA Football 101!
October 15, at 7:30pm
Acosta Training Center Auditorium
Learn more about the rules of American football and the UCLA Football Program straight from the coaches! Complimentary pizza will be available for all attendees. This is a great event to check out if you are a brand new international student or scholar who would like to learn more about the sport so you can cheer on the Bruins this year!
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International Food Festival
Wednesday, October 21 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Ackerman Union, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Join Dashew Center, Wescom Financial, and ASUCLA for an evening celebrating international food and community!
Enjoy international food, live student performances, games, giveaways, and more. Wescom Financial will also offer on-site account openings during the event.
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Academic Training for J-1 Students
October 27, 2026
11am PT via Zoom
Join the Dashew Center on our next Academic Training Workshop for J-1 Students.
In this workshop we will cover academic training eligibility requirements, the application process, and deadlines. The workshop will take place over zoom.
Register today!
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Overview of Key Work Visas and Gaining Permanent Residency in the U.S.
Thursday, October 29th at 2pm PT
UCLA International Scholars, you are invited to join the a workshop hosted by WR Immigration. This workshop will cover employment-based visa (e.g. H1-B, O-1, E-2) and permanent residency options in the U.S.
Pre-Submit Questions: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/workvisas
Register via Zoom
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2026 Cookbook of Cultures
Submissions are now open (Due Oct 28)
Do you have a favorite dish from home? Do you want to share it with your fellow Bruins? The Dashew Center is again hosting this learning and cultural exchange opportunity: A Cookbook of Cultures, filled with recipes from Bruins all around the world! Submissions from this form will be published in the Dashew Center's online Cookbook of Cultures and will go live during International Education Week 2026 (November 26 - 20).
Submit Your Recipe!
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Fall 2026 English Language Circle
Wednesdays (October 21)
12:00 – 1:00 PM / In Person
The next English Language Circle (ELC) session will take place next Wednesday 10/21 in-person! Practice your English conversation skills and connect with other members of the UCLA community through ELC! Sessions will alternate between in-person and virtual meetings, and all English levels, including native speakers, are welcome.
See More!
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Applications for Global Siblings Program
Deadline is Monday, November 30 | 11:59 PM PT
Looking to form new connections, experience cultural exchange, and explore the local area with a new friend? Apply to join the 2027 Global Siblings program for Winter and Spring 2027. The program is open to international and domestic students, and first-year and transfer students are especially encouraged to apply.
More Details and Apply Now!
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2026: MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
November 16–20, 2026
Mark your calendar for International Education Week 2026! Join the UCLA community for a week of events celebrating international education, cultural exchange, and global perspectives. Stay tuned for the full schedule of events and webinars coming in November!
Learn More
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Weekly CPT & OPT Webinars - Wednesdays via Zoom
Interested to know more about off-campus employment as an international (F-1) student?
We are hosting live sessions to prepare F-1 students to understand the process of applying for off-campus work authorizations known as Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT).
See upcoming webinars here
| | Events & Resources Around UCLA Campus | | |
Bruin Fresh Focus Groups
We need YOU to inform BruinFresh at UCLA!
Focus groups will be held weeks 3 and 4 on campus. Attendees will be selected and notified. To participate, you must be a currently enrolled graduate or professional student. For more information about BruinFresh visit our website: https://loans.ucla.edu/BruinFresh
Sign Up to Participate
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International Graduate Students Group
Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm
(Starts Week 3)
Sign up to join this opportunity to connect with other fellow Bruins. This group aims to help our international graduate students to feel connected, supported, and empowered.
To participate, call CAPS (310) 825-0768 to schedule a triage appointment and to request to join the group. CAPS Website
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UCLA Student Legal Services
Wednesday, October 14
Virtual
Have a question for our attorneys? Join us in-person or on Zoom THIS WEDNESDAY, October 14 from 9am-4pm to ask questions and receive free legal consultation on a variety of topics!
MORE DETAILS
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Connect Fest 2026
Friday, October 16, at 11am PT @ Wilson Plaza
Join us for ConnectFest 2026!
a campus-wide celebration of hope, connection, community, and mental health, in partnership with Don’t MiND Me! Stop by between classes for inspirational speakers, UCLA’s inaugural therapy dog, music from our DJ, giveaways, treats, and more. FREE Raising Cane’s chicken + ice cream. Fam while supplies last! Come for the food, stay for the connection. Bring a friend and help us celebrate mental health for every Bruin, every story.
MORE DETAILS
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INSPIRE DEBATE NIGHT: A PARTICIPATORY DEBATE ON THE PURPOSE OF HIGHER ED
Wednesday, October 14 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center
The California Education Learning Lab presents a participatory debate on the purpose of higher education in the age of AI, where everyone is welcome to speak, listen, and engage. The event is free and no preparation is required. Seats are limited and advance RSVP is requested.
RSVP HERE
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FROM PRE-MED TO PHYSICIAN: DISCOVER UMHS
Wednesday, October 14 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Virtual
Pre-med students can hear from Dr. Hamed Mouseghy, Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, about the admissions process, MCAT/GPA requirements, and the UMHS Post-Bac Program.
LEARN MORE
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MEDITATION STATION
Thursday, October 15 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
RISE Center at LuValle Commons Basement Level
Stop by the RISE Center on Thursday morning for Meditation Station.
GET MORE INFORMATION
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WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
Thursday, October 15 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
John Wooden Center Basketball Courts
Try wheelchair basketball this Disability Pride Week at a drop-in session from the UCLA Committee on Disability, Semel HCI Center, and UCLA Recreation. The event is free and open to all abilities, with no experience required. Sport wheelchairs and instructions are provided.
RSVP HERE
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LITTLE BODIES, BIG CONVERSATIONS
Tuesday, October 20 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
RISE Center
In collaboration with CARE, enjoy lunch and conversation about supporting your little Bruins with boundaries, safety, and healthy relationships.
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TAKING CHARGE OF CHANGE: FIVE FUNDAMENTAL TRUTHS FOR MASTERING THE CHAOS OF LIFE WITH JIM HJORT '94
Wednesday, October 21 | 12:00 PM
Jim Hjort '94, an executive and career coach and licensed psychotherapist, shares how to use change and uncertainty as a source of growth and inner stability rather than something to simply survive.
DISCOVER MORE
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ARNOLD SCHOENBERG AND THAT OL' ATONAL MUSIC: A CONVERSATION
Thursday, October 15 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music screens this film featuring interviews with Larry Schoenberg and Alex Ross, followed by an in-person discussion with Schoenberg family members, Alex Ross, and the filmmakers.
VIEW THE EVENT
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TEACHING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORIES WEBINAR SERIES
Monday, October 19 | 4:00 PM
Virtual
This eight-part webinar series highlights content from Foundations and Futures, a multimedia textbook from UCLA's Asian American Studies Center. Register at bit.ly/TeachingAAPI.
EXPLORE THE SERIES
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HOLLYWOOD NOW | CROSS-CAMPUS ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING EVENT FOR ALUMNI
Wednesday, October 21 | 6:00 PM
Desert 5 Spot, Los Angeles, California
Connect with entertainment alumni from USC, CalArts, NYU, Stanford, and UCLA at the biggest cross-campus entertainment networking event of the year.
GET MORE INFORMATION
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HAUNTED HILL
Wednesday, October 21 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Carnesale Commons
The On-Campus Housing Council hosts its annual Haunted Hill, a themed haunted house right on the Hill. This year's theme is Internet Horror.
VIEW THE EVENT
| | Resources for International Bruins | | |
What is Togetherall?
Visit Togetherall Website
Togetherall is an anonymous online community where members can support each other, share experiences, and seek guidance. It’s a safe, supportive space monitored by licensed clinicians to ensure a positive environment.
How do I join? Signing up is easy- go to togetherall.com and use your UCLA student email address to register as a member of a university or college.
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UCLA CAPS CORE
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Compassionate Response (CORE) Team
CORE is a team of licensed mental health specialists who provide compassionate interventions, support, and resources to UCLA students experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
CORE delivers crisis resolution and mental health relief to students on campus. Services include telehealth and on-site evaluation, stabilization, de-escalation, follow-up, and coordination of other health care supports.
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