Join us for a lecture by Carolin Görgen, Associate Professor of American Studies at Sorbonne Université, Paris & 2023 Thomas Mann Fellow When the Paris world’s fair opened to the public in the spring of 1900, California was the only U.S. state to have its own pavilion. This talk explores the photo album Californie 1900,...

Join us on April 12, 2024, at 236 Royce Hall from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM for an insightful presentation by Ali Farah, author of "Commander of the River." Delve into the captivating narrative of Yabar, the eighteen-year-old protagonist, navigating the complexities of identity amidst Somalia's post-civil war era. Through fragments of a father figure...

Join us for Week 3 of our festival, "Tales of Belonging: Mapping Queer Spatialities and Stories in Cinema from 1977 to 2012," at Royce 236. Our journey begins with "Una giornata particolare" (1977), a powerful tale set in Mussolini's Italy, where two neighbors find solace and connection amidst societal oppression. Delve into narratives that intertwine...

Join us for Week 5 of our festival, "Tales of Belonging: Mapping Queer Spatialities and Stories in Cinema from 1977 to 2012," at Royce 236. Our journey begins with "Una giornata particolare" (1977), a powerful tale set in Mussolini's Italy, where two neighbors find solace and connection amidst societal oppression. Delve into narratives that intertwine...

RSVP Here for "The Sociology of Literature: Bridging the Humanities & Social Sciences" on May 1st at Royce 236. Explore the dynamic relationship between representation and reality in cultural forms, particularly literature, amidst contemporary movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo. Discover how literature both reflects and challenges societal norms, serving as a battleground for...

Join us for Week 6 of our festival, "Tales of Belonging: Mapping Queer Spatialities and Stories in Cinema from 1977 to 2012," at Royce 236. Our journey begins with "Una giornata particolare" (1977), a powerful tale set in Mussolini's Italy, where two neighbors find solace and connection amidst societal oppression. Delve into narratives that intertwine...

Join German Club for an immersive day of language and games at German Immersion Day 2024 in Wien! Starting at 9:30 AM with check-in and breakfast, participants will be grouped into mixed-level teams for a day filled with activities and challenges. Compete with your team throughout the day to earn points, with breaks for lunch...

Join us for an insightful lecture on Dante's linguistic journey, presented by Manuele Gragnolati, Professor of Italian Literature at Sorbonne Université. Dante grappled with the tension between the natural appeal of the vernacular and the esteemed status of Latin, often holding seemingly contradictory views. This event will delve into his transition from the quest for...

Join the Belgian-Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking with Francophone companies and organizations. Open to all members of the UCLA community, this event is a prime opportunity to connect and collaborate. The gathering will take place on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Hershey Hall, South/Arcade...

Join us on May 31st, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM in Royce 236 for a captivating discussion on Lu Märten (1879–1970), a pioneering socialist feminist theorist and art critic of the Weimar Era. Rediscover her groundbreaking work at the intersection of feminism, machinery, and revolution, as we explore her visionary ideas that challenge...