Events

Special Event

The 2025 Pritzker Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

UCLA Faculty Club · Hacienda Room

Flyer featuring a picture of Ben Novak that reads: “The UCLA La Kretz Center 14th Annual Public Lecture. Biotechnology for Conservation Success: From Black-footed Ferrets to Passenger Pigeons. Saturday, October 11th, 2025. UCLA Boyer Hall, Room 159. 3pm - 5pm. Free Entry for All Ages. Ben Novak—Lead Scientist at Revive & Restore: Genetic rescue of endangered and extinct species.”

Lecture Series

The 14th Annual La Kretz Center Public Lecture

Saturday, October 11, 2025

UCLA Campus; Boyer Hall; Room 159 (611 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA)

On Campus

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Jason Williams (left), Jade Knighton, and Tyrus Korecki. Members of the Vet in STEM group, standing next to the US flag, in front of a wall with US military insignia displayed.

Lecture Series

Making a Ten-Minute Research Presentation

Vets in STEM Fall Quarter Programming (Week 7)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Vets in STEM Fall Quarter Programming

Seminar from La Kretz Center Fellowship candidate Ellie Bolas

Lecture Series

La Kretz Fellowship Seminar: Ellie Bolas

Bridging the gaps: Evaluating wildlife use of crossings for ecological connectivity

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Join us on Wednesday, November 12th for a special EEB seminar sponsered by the La Kretz Cneter for California Conservation Science. Visiting Ph.D. candidate at UC Davis, Ellie Bolas, as they present on their research proposal for the 2026 La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Fellowship.

CDLS Community Coffee Hour – November

Hosted by CDLS staff Alex and Susana

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Please bring yourselves, a buddy, and a reusable cup for warm beverages. All are welcome to attend, but we kindly request that you please RSVP for location details. November 13…

Lecture Series

Exploring Green STEM Careers

Vets in STEM Fall Quarter Programming (Week 8)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Informative session on Green STEM careers. A speaker will share their personal journey in sustainability and science, offering insights and experiences relevant to veterans. Veterans in STEM (VSTEM) are hosting…

Lecture Series

Check-In – Finals

Vets in STEM Fall Quarter Programming (Week 11)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Offers an informal, supportive space for students to bring their questions and challenges, engage in small group discussions, and receive one-on-one guidance from mentors. This is the last of the…

PAST EVENTS

2.3.2025

Wildfire disaster, recovery, and resilience: what have we learned?

Wildfire recovery in the U.S., particularly in California, is a slow and complex process hindered by unique post-fire challenges like housing shortages, regulatory hurdles, and underinsurance, but innovative solutions are emerging to improve resilience and equity.