Events
Upcoming Events
Cultural North Star Pop-Ups
Join us each month as we gather in different campus locations to connect, share, and build community. These pop-ups are all about bringing people together—creating space for meaningful conversations, new introductions, and a stronger sense of belonging. Whether you're stopping by for a few minutes or staying to chat, each event is a chance to grow the connections that reflect and reinforce our shared values.
Westwood Village Farmers' Market
September 18, 2025
Connect with colleagues and explore the vibrant Farmers Market just steps from campus. We’ll gather on the B Level of Geffen Hall before heading out together to enjoy fresh local offerings, discover campus-adjacent gems, and build community in a relaxed, open-air setting.
Gratitude Garden
November 13, 2025
Join us in the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden for a peaceful and restorative gathering inspired by Restorative Practice in Academic Medicine (RPAM). This month’s Cultural North Star Pop-Up invites you to participate in restorative community-building circles, where we’ll share gratitude, listen deeply, and strengthen our sense of connection.
Registration
Join Us!PAC Pet Visit Station
October 23, 2025
Taking a moment to paws and connect! Meet us at the CHS Switzer Plaza entrance as we journey together to the PAC Pet Visit Station at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. This is a chance to discover new spaces, meet new faces, and experience the healing power of connection—both human and furry.
Wellness Break (Virtual Edition)
December 5, 2025
CNS Wellness Pop-Up x FitWell (Virtual Edition)
Take a break and tune in to wellness, right from wherever you are! We are teaming up to bring you a dynamic virtual pop-up focused on boosting your wellbeing through movement, mindfulness, and practical self-care tips. Drop in for an energizing session, community connection, and expert insights designed to help you feel more balanced as the year comes to a close.
Past Event Recordings
Cultural North Star Awards
2024 Virtual Ceremony
Awardees: LA Cosecha, Mobile Clinic Project (MCP), Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Grant Submission Unit (GSU)
2023 Virtual Ceremony
Awardees: Body Empowerment Project (BEP), CORELAB, IMPACT Team
2022 Virtual Ceremony
Awardees: Disability and Chronic Illness Student Group (DCI), CLA Gender Health Program - Care Coordination Team, UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
2020 Commemorative Video
Awardee: Carol Mangione, MD, MSPH, FACP
Connect with Us
If you have questions regarding current or past CNS events, please reach out to us.
Email: culturalnorthstar@mednet.ucla.edu