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The Weekly Wrap by Dashew - January 29, 2025 | |
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Upcoming Dates & Updates
Dashew Center Office Closure:
January 30, 2025: Closed for Professional Development.
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DASHEW PROGRAMS & RELATED EVENTS | |
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World Café by Dashew Center
Wednesday, February 5th From 1pm-3pm (PT) @ Kerckhoff Grand Saloon
Join the Dashew Center for our signature World Café Event. Mark your calendars and come taste complimentary coffee, teas, & snacks from around the world! Open to the whole UCLA community. RSVP is recommended, but not required.
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Winter English Language Circle
Wednesdays, from 12-1pm (PT)
Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to practice your English conversation skills? Check out Dashew Center's English Language Circle! Here you will have an opportunity to practice your English with other language learners. RSVP for specific sessions
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Wescom's UCLA Internship Program
Apply by February 28, 2025
Handshake
Wescom's UCLA Summer Internship Program is a great opportunity for students to obtain valuable work experience and develop their professional career. This is a part-time internship starting from June 16th to September 5th, 2025.
Apply via Handshake here.
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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
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Events & Resources Around UCLA Campus | |
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Bruin Relief Initiative
(by UCLA Volunteer & Partners)
Week 5
As part of the Bruin Relief Initiative, USAC, GSA and the UCLA Volunteer Center have collaborated to create service events for the UCLA community to support those affected by the LA Fires. Registration is open now volunteering opportunities at Project Angel Food, Union Station Homeless Services, and Los Angeles Food Bank starting in Week 5. Transportation will be provided to and from UCLA.
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The Community Programs Office presents the
Grocery Bundle Program
This Week's Distribution is on
Wed. Jan 29 • 12PM - 5PM PST
The Community Programs Office (CPO) is happy to announce the launch of the CPO Basic and Essential Needs Collective Grocery Bundle Program, which features grocery items and hygiene products to support Bruins in need. To apply for the grocery bundle, please complete the application linked here. This resource is open to all UCLA community members.
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Bruin MindFit (By UCLA Recreation)
Tue 1/28 through Tue 2/18
Digital Event
Bruin MindFit is a 4-week virtual mindful movement and meditation course that teaches several effective stress-management tools. Practice meditation, breathing (pranayama), basic yoga movement, relaxation, walking, and everyday mindfulness. See more information here.
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Books and Bonding
Wed. 1/29 • 4PM - 5PM PST
RISE Center @ LuValle Commons
Join the RISE Center for Books and Bonding every Wednesday. RISE will be providing the books and there will be no assigned readings, so please stop by if you are interested.
Learn more here.
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Chicanx/Latinx LLC: Noche de Cultura 2025
Wed 1/29 • 7PM - 9:30PM PST
Sunset Village Plaza & Stage
¡Celebremos Juntos!
Join us for Noche de Cultura on Wednesday, January 29th, from 7-9 PM at Sunset Village Plaza!We're bringing you LIVE norteño music, delicious hispanic food, and vibrant performances as we celebrate Latinx culture!
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Bruins in Animation by UCLA Latino
Alumni Association
Wed. 1/29 • 6:30PM PST
Zoom
Get to know UCLA Latinx Alumni who work in the animation industry, including Monica Davila (Dogs in Space), Marc Sanchez (upcoming project Entire 2 Mundos) and Sebastian Torrelio (Trolls 2, Production Supervisor at Dreamworks).
Learn more & RSVP here.
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Grad Re-Orientation: Networking 101 for Graduate Students
Thurs. 1/30 • 12:30PM - 2:30PM PST
Strathmore Building Room 200
In this workshop, participants will learn elements of a strong first impression, practice introducing themselves to others, practice making conversation in groups, and develop strategies to follow up after events to keep the conversation going and professional relationships growing. Learn more & RSVP here.
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Black Graduate Students Association 'African Americans and Labor' Black History Month Mixer: Meet the Alums
Fri. 1/31 • 6PM PST
Hammer UCLA Ackerman Union Bruin Viewpoint Room
BGSA, supported by the UCLA Black Alumni Association is hosting a mixer for all Black Bruins in line with this year’s Black History Month theme: 'African Americans & Labor'. We invite you to use this night to connect, bond, and even reflect on what the future holds. Please save the date and learn more here!
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Annual Lunar New Year Festival
by UCLA Association of Chinese Americans
Fri. 1/31 • 7PM - 9:30PM PST
Covel Grand Horizon
Join UCLA ACA to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year and welcome the year of the snake. There will be FREE food, boba, spectacular performances, and fun cultural activity booths!
Learn more here.
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Grad UCLA Gymnastics Bruin Bash Pre-Meet Party
by UCLA Alumni Association
Sat. 2/1 • 12:30PM - 2PM PST
James West Alumni Center
UCLA Alumni is hosting a Pre-Meet Party prior to the UCLA Gymnastics meet vs. Michigan State on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 12:30-2 p.m. Join UCLA alumni, fans, and friends for a Pre-Meet Party featuring Hot Dogs, Chips & Soft Drinks!
Learn more here.
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Tax Education Workshops 2025
Thurs. 2/20 • 5PM - 6:30PM PST
Zoom
Learn more on how to file your taxes with UCLA's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) at their session for International Students on February 20, 2025. To learn about taxes for International Students, register here.
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Wescom Credit Union (Official Banking Partner)
How can you benefit from it?
Wescom Credit Union and UCLA Dashew Center have established a partnership to support the international community at UCLA. International students & scholars can now open an account with Wescom even before they arrive in the U.S.
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CAPS Winter Groups 2025
Meeting Times/Dates will vary
UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services is offering a series of therapy groups this Winter quarter for international students. Please see the CAPS brochure for the detailed description of the groups and meeting times.
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Healthcare at UCLA Guide for the 2024-25
Academic Year
UCLA Ashe Center has creative a helpful guide to students to learn more about how you can use the healthcare services on campus and with your health insurance. See the Healthcare guide here.
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Ask The International Student Ambassadors
Questions about life at UCLA or as an
international student?
You can submit your questions on this form and the ambassadors will respond directly to you. You will receive an email with a response to your question within 3-5 business days.
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CAPS Drop-In Hours:
Counseling and Psychological Services
for International Students & Scholars & For Muslim Students
During the spring quarter UCLA Counseling and Psychological services are offering Drop-In Hours for international students and scholars. Find the drop-in hours on the CAPS website.
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What is Togetherall?
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.
Check out a quick look inside Togetherall
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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