ABOUT THE CONFERENCEOnce regarded as sources of environmental degradation, cities are now widely recognized as part of the solution to living within “planetary boundaries.” But what makes a sustainable city? How can cities function in a way that enables residents to enjoy urban life to the fullest without imposing unreasonable burdens on limited resources?The Smart and […]
REGISTER TODAY!• Explore new opportunities • Learn from past projects • Engage with other movers and shakers Agenda8:30 Registration & Breakfast 9:00 Welcome J.R. DeShazo, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation 9:10 Morning Keynote Patt Morrison, journalist, author, and radio-television personality 9:30 Plenary Panel: Visions and Opportunities for a River Greenway for All Moderator: […]
This workshop is open to the public, but space is limited. To RSVP, contact Nikki Parrish, Program Administrator, UCLA Sustainable LA Grand Challenge.The goal of the LA's Water Resource Future series is to bring togetherresearchers, water resource managers, and other stakeholders to investigate the question: How much stormwater can Los Angeles County capture and store as […]
REGISTER HEREConference ObjectivesThe UCLA Conference to Advance Women in Technology taking place at UCLA on August 12, 2016 will convene 250+ leaders and stakeholders for a collaborative conference reframing the discussion about the gender and diversity gap in the tech sector. The conference will explore ways to advance women of all races, backgrounds and socioeconomic […]
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UCLA Luskin hosts its annual open house for students, faculty and alumni.Food and beverages will be provided. Complimentary parking will be available for UCLA Luskin alumni with RSVP by Monday 9/19.Click here for more information and to register. Free to register before 9/19. $10 registration at the door.We hope to see you there!Connect with UCLA Luskin at the 2016 […]
All graduate students interested in environmental sustainability and energy are invited to a free, cross-campus networking reception.Learn about campus environmental organizations, student funding opportunities, jobs and internships, and other resources while you also meet your peers over hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. There is no dress code.*Registration is required. Register here.(Must have a valid UCLA ID. Graduate […]
Environmental Bonds for Equitable Community BenefitsREGISTER HERE Walk-ins Welcome!Join renowned UCLA professor and journalist Jon Christensen todiscuss highlights from his new report “Environmental Bonds Should Equitably Benefit All Communities: Looking Forward Based on an Analysis of Prop 84.” His talk--with critical importance during this election season--will be followed by a panel with other leaders:Panel:Alf Brandt, Senior […]
REGISTER HERE for this Luskin College Endowment Inaugural SymposiumFrom public policy to installation art, this event explores all facets of modern environmental challenges and highlights efforts to make lives and businesses more sustainable. The program includes talks from top experts, workshops, local and national nonprofit organizations, art, a student film contest—and much more. We will highlight […]
6:00pm - 7:20pm Benjamin BarberDemocratic political theoristBenjamin Barber has written in books like Strong Democracy and Jihad vs McWorld about the crisis in liberal democracy and the nation-state. In recent years, he has focused on the extraordinary role cities are playing in both local and global governance and in the revival of democracy. Coming from […]
