UCLA International Institute, December 12, 2024 — The International Institute led UCLA's annual commemoration of International Education Week (IEW) 2024 last month, November 18–22, with the support of 21 campus cosponsors. The week featured 46 events organized by 38 campus units, including schools, centers and student associations across the campus.
The array of events celebrating international education and exchange this year was impressive. Adventurous Bruins had many opportunities to experience the cultures of countries worldwide, beginning with a pre-IEW online interview of (Russian-language) Ukrainian novelist Andrey Kurkov on November 13.
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International Student Ambassadors of the Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars share what they like most about being an international Bruin.
The SPACE Institute is a transdisciplinary and inter-departmental UCLA community of faculty, researchers and students, elevating space science through the symbiotic interaction of fundamental space physics research, technological innovations, holistic education and communication with the public, and engagement with the private space sector.
Graduate and undergraduate students from European Languages and Transcultural Studies (ELTS) reflect on how their diverse language and cultural studies have shaped their world views.
Explore over 50 different instructional videos in a variety of martial arts with the UCLA Martial Arts Program! Choose a specific art and learn the basics or watch one of our Wonder Women videos filmed for the UCLA community, that presents inclusivity, diversity and innovation by viewing martial arts through powerful, open-minded women.
Join us for a discussion regarding the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Followed by audience Q&A.
An online event that brought together organizers in different cities to talk about what the model of Ciclovía has meant for their street cultures.
Nataliya Gumenyuk, Ukrainian journalist, on how to reunite truth with justice amidst war against Ukraine.
On Wednesday, May 22nd, Professor Orit Avishai from Fordham University discussed her new book, which offers a compelling look at how Orthodox Jewish LGBT persons in Israel became more accepted in their communities.
Iran's unprecedented and massive drone and missile attack last weekend against Israel has prompted grave concerns about a potential Israeli response and the possibility of all-out war. CMED Director, Professor Steven Spiegel meets with Matthew McInnis, senior fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, and Robin Wright, senior fellow at the US Institute of Peace and the Woodrow Wilson Center. Discussion will be followed by audience Q&A.
Gain insight and learn to prepare for various professions in the international arena.
Prof. Dr. Sven Biscop, Ghent University, Belgium.
In this season of Israel In Depth, host and Director of the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center, Professor Dov Waxman, and the Center's Israel Institute Fellow, Dr. Tamar Hofnung, will discuss various facets of the unfolding Israel–Hamas War with a range of experts across disciplines and backgrounds to help listeners understand this conflict in all of its complexities.
Jonathan Homola, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UCLA, discusses the rise of right-wing extremism and his forthcoming publication.
Virtual Discussion - Wilbur K. Woo Greater China Business Series
Please be advised that this episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence and rape that may be triggering for members of the audience or inappropriate for young listeners.
A discussion with young Israeli and Palestinian women to foster empathy and mutual understanding, and provide a different Israeli–Palestinian reality during a time of deep division.
Join us for an insightful conversation with Amb. Geraldine Byrne Nason.
Global Chinese Philanthropy Lecture by Wenjuan Zheng, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Tzipi Livni—former Israeli Foreign Minister, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Justice, and leader of the opposition—provides her unique perspective on the future of Israel and the Middle East region.
Rochelle Terman, Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
There has long been debate and disagreement over whether anti-Zionism is antisemitic. In recent months, this debate has become particularly intense and often acrimonious. In an effort to tackle this contentious and timely question in a serious, scholarly and nuanced manner, Professor Ethan Katz (UC Berkeley) and Professor Dov Waxman (UCLA) engaged in a two-part public conversation. Their first conversation—held at UC Berkeley on Feb 1st—addressed anti-Zionism on college campuses. Their second conversation—held at UCLA on Feb 15th—addressed the broader debate over anti-Zionism and antisemitism and what's at stake.
In this season of Israel In Depth, host and Director of the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center, Professor Dov Waxman, will discuss various facets of the unfolding Israel–Hamas War with a range of experts across disciplines and backgrounds to help listeners understand this conflict in all of its complexities.
Dr. Anita Gohdes, Professor of International and Cyber Security at the Hertie School, Berlin