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UCLA graduates had a celebratory dinner courtesy of the Senior Advisor and Chief Program Director at the UCLA chapter of Dialogue Society
May 22, 2024
Personal Development Event: Storytelling through Data
Hosted by Dialogue Society Alumni.
Speaker: Mark Nguyen
UCLA Alum: Double-major in Applied Mathematics and Cognitive Science
Further Education: MBA in Strategy and Technology from UCI
Tech Experience: Moved to Silicon Valley, contributed to a startup, and worked at Salesforce
Current Role: Leading Insights and Data Analytics at Chipotle
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Virtual on Zoom
6-7 PM
In collaboration with TechUp
TechUp is a nonprofit organization that aims to bridge the gap between citizens experiencing homelessness and the ever-increasing digitized workforce. They develop curriculums that educate clients, particularly individuals experiencing homelessness or returning from incarceration, about the fundamentals of how to navigate a computer. In doing so, TechUp provides a more comprehensive solution to digital inequity to the populations in need.
Piedmont Senior Apartments, EngAGE
Saturday, May 11, 2024
The filming continues. The second featured Piedmont resident to be interviewed on camera was the renowned jazz musician Jesse Sharps. Jesse talked about growing up, his experiences as a musician traveling all over the world, and how music is a unifying force that brings people from many cultures and generations together.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
College Crash Course: Budgeting 101
Hosted by UCLA Alumni with MBA and working in finance. Financial Wellness literacy tailored for college students.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Virtual on Zoom
7-8 PM
This session marked a milestone in the passion project journey. The team kicked off phase 3 with their first on-camera interview featuring Stephanie from Piedmont, who shared her life stories, career journey, and priceless advice for the younger generation.
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
7-8 PM
Visiting Piedmont Senior Apartments residents to conduct individual interviews who had signed up to participate in the Passion Project. Each interview lasted 20 minutes.
December 9, 2023
In collaboration with DIG Student Garden at UCLA
Produce from DIG goes to the CPO Food Closet at UCLA. Workshop about gardening basics, composting, and sustainability practices.
DS team planned to join DIG in their picking event on Sunday December 3rd, at Mesa Lawn for a stress-relieving activity.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
6:30 PM
Passion Project is a new intergenerational non-profit project under the Senior Outreach Program of Dialogue Society at UCLA focused on capturing the essence of older adults’ talents and skills, whether in arts and crafts of in sharing wisdom with the general public.
The team plans to use this project to fight against intergenerational stereotypes and aims to film and create short videos/episodes featuring older adults in hopes of transforming the stereotypical view about aging into something completely different, including integrity, independence, and, most importantly, a sense of purpose.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Temescal Canyon Park
November 5, 2023
Tuesday, October 10. 2023
Enormous Activities Fair
September 28, 2023
Honored to attend the VERY FIRST President’s Banquet hosted by Chancellor Block and USAC. The of the event was “A Blank Canvas.” UCLA chapter of Dialogue Society was recognized for community service and outreach efforts.
June 26, 2023
June 5, 2023
May 6, 2023
Saturday April 29, 2023
All chapters of Dialogue Society and collaborators celebrated a significant milestone marking all the achievements and successes of their student-run programs. Annual chapter reports were presented at this event.
Saturday April 29, 2023
Annual joint chapter reports were presented at the Dialogue Society Recognition Ceremony.
Huntington Beach
February 20, 2023
March 12, 2022
Virtual event.
December 18th, 2021, at 2 PM.
Belmont Senior Village in Westwood
In-person event.
December 13th, 2021, at 2 PM
In Collaboration with UCLA Chapter
Scam Prevention Workshop [In-person]
EngAGE at Piedmont
November 20th, 2021. 3:30 PM PT.
Collaboration with UCLA Chapter
Virtual Event
Friday, November 19th, 10-11:30 AM PT
In Collaboration with UCLA Chapter
Scam Prevention Workshop [In-person]
Belmont Senior Village in Westwood
November 19th, 2021. 1:30 PM PT.
Join us for a discussion on how to stay safe on the internet and to recognize and avoid frauds and scams that have become even more widespread during the pandemic.
May 23, 2021, at 11 am – 12 pm PST
Join us for a relaxing art tutorial session. Come draw with us! Please bring a pencil, a few pieces of regular paper, color pencils, and an eraser. No prior experience is necessary.
May 15, 2021, at 2-3 pm PST
Come join Dialogue Society at UCLA for a fun Origami session! Please bring scissors, a few pieces of square paper and/or colorful origami paper. No prior experience is necessary.
May 8, 2021, 3-4 pm PST
Join Dialogue Society at UCLA for an intriguing workshop on how sometimes our brains function in unexpected ways.
Feb. 19, 11 AM- 12 PM
Come join Dialogue Society at UCLA for a fun Origami session.
Legend has it if you fold a thousand cranes, you’ll be granted a wish!
Feb. 14, 11 AM – 12 PM
January 4, 2021
Join Dialogue Society at UCLA for a day full of talents! This session will consist of musical performances, live art tutorial segments, and more! Our talented students will play music and show off their artistic abilities!
December 5, 2020
1-2:30 PM (PST)
Join Dialogue Society at UCLA for an Origami event and learn how to fold papers according to this ancient Japanese art.
Nov. 21, 3-4 PM (PST)
Virtual Event
Art of Connecting
Thr, October 22, 2020
1:00-2:00 PM
Virtual Event
Let’s Be Nuts About Nutrition! In this event, we will be talking nutritions.
Tue, September 15, 2020
4:00-5:00 PM
Virtual Event
Magic? No, It’s Science! In this fun and engaging event, we will do science!
Tue, September 8, 2020
4:00-5:00 PM
Virtual Event
In this event, we will be discussing the topic of Traveling Through Time and Around the World.
Tue, September 1, 2020
4:00-5:00 PM
Virtual Event
In this hands-on event, we will be exploring: Origami.
Tue, August 25, 2020
4:00-5:00 PM
Virtual Event
In this event, we will be discussing the topic of Astronomy: I Just Need Some SPACE!
Tue, August 18, 2020
4:00-5:00 PM
Virtual Event
In this event we will be discussing the topic of Visiting Japan.
Tue, August 11, 2020
4:00-5:00 PM
Virtual Event
In this event. we will be discussing How to Find Accurate Information.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
4:00-5:00 PM
Virtual Event
We will be meeting to dialogue, discover, and develop.
Fri., May 29, 2020
5-6 PM
Virtual Event
We will be meeting to dialogue, discover, and develop.
Fri., May 22, 2020
11-12 PM and 5-6 PM
Virtual Event
We will be meeting to dialogue, discover, and develop.
Fri, May 15, 2020
11-12 PM and 5-6 PM
Virtual Event
We will be meeting to dialogue, discover and develop.
Fri, May 8, 2020
11-12 PM and 5-6 PM
Virtual Event
We will be meeting to dialogue, discover and develop.
Fri, May 1, 2020
11-12 PM and 5-6 PM
Virtual Event
We will be meeting to dialogue, discover and develop.
Fri, April 24, 2020
11-12 PM and 5-6 PM
Virtual Event
A film screening and interactive discussion with Auctus Productions, a New York based independent film production company. Moderated by actor and renowned thespian, Mark Capri.
Fri, March 6, 2020
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Dodd Hall, Room 121
We LOVED having our incredibly talented UCLA swing dancers perform and dance with the seniors at our NoHo event last Saturday! Thank you for the amazing work and effort! We all had a BLAST!
Feb, 8, 2020
1-3PM
From the senior outreach program series. Yet another event to engage with seniors.
Mon, Feb 3, 2020
6:00-8:00 PM
Location TBD
In this meeting, we will be discussing the plans for this quarter and the future.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
11:30 AM-1 PM
Hershey Hall Room 164
In this meeting, we will be discussing the plans for this quarter and the future.
Monday, November 4, 2019
6:00-7:00 PM
Bunche Hall 3164
Join us for our first session of the quarter to learn more about Dialogue Society and its new direction, socialize, meet our new program members, chat with our faculty advisor, and have snacks!
Mon, October 21, 2019
6:00 PM-7:00 PM PDT
Bunche Hall Room 3164
Finals are just around the corner and stress levels are high so a night of pure relaxation and fun to recharge before finals would not go amiss! Join us on Thursday, May 30 at 6 pm in Royce 150 for a fun-filled Game Night!
Thu, May 30, 2019
6:00 PM-7:00 PM PDT
Royce Hall 150
Successful Failures, these two words are not usually used together. Come to our session to find out why they can and should be! Of course, it wouldn’t be a true Dialogue Society session without pizza and drinks!
Thu, May 16, 2019
6:00 PM-7:00 PM PDT
Haines A20
We have all heard about the importance of positive thinking, but have we paid enough attention to the detrimental effects of negative thinking? Join us on Thursday, April 25th at 6 pm in Haines A76 for an enlightening session filled with stimulating dialogue and tasty snacks. Make and take home your very own custom-made Optimism Box designed to help you focus on the positive!
Thu, April 25, 2019
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Room A76
Haines Hall
We have the privilege of hosting yet another guest speaker for our last session of the quarter. We will be joined by UCLA Alumni Dr. Elizabeth Burke-Maynard who is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of the West and specializes in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and stress reduction.
Mon, March 4, 2019
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Haines Hall A76
Remember when we said we had a surprise for you this quarter? Get ready for MOVIE NIGHT! Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress, A Star Is Born is one of the most lauded films of 2018. We invite you to watch (or re-watch) the strong performances of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper with us on Thursday, February 7th, in Rolfe 3121 at 6 pm. Popcorn and candy included for the ultimate movie-watching experience! The movie starts at 6 pm sharp, so we suggest you plan to arrive a little earlier to give yourself enough time to grab snacks and make yourself comfortable. Please make sure to register as seats are limited. Friends are more than welcome to tag along.Thu, February 7, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PST
Rolfe Hall Courtyard — Room 3121
It’s that time of the quarter where we all experience stress. So, we have you covered. Goodbye stress. Hello, music! Music is a great way to get “in tune” with yourself and many people turn to it for stress relief. Mindfully listening to music is also a great way to refresh minds and improve productivity at school. Join us on Monday, February 4th at 6 pm in Haines A76 for a fun-filled session with a musical performance followed by a group musical activity. We will be having a “Make Your Own Trail Mix” bar so you can customize your snack to your liking. Friends are welcome as always.
Mon, February 4, 2019
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Haines Hall — Room A76
What kind of shoes do you like to wear? What about the shoes of others? Join us for an impactful meeting where we dissect the crossroads between empathy and mindfulness.
Mon, January 14, 2019
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Haines Hall — Room A76.
Our next topic is Communication… WHAT’S THAT? It might sound familiar but don’t we all agree that it’s as essential as vitamins? We will discuss this crucial topic at our last session and test our skills by playing Heads Up! If that didn’t sound fun enough, we’ve got PIZZA and seven up! We’ve also got a small end of the quarter gift for all of our members. Don’t miss our last session. You’re welcome to bring your friends as always.
Hope to see you all.
Mon, November 19, 2018
6:00 PM
Haines 110
Far from home and missing all of the fun fall activities? Or, just love fall? Join us for a Mini-Fall Fest! We will be carving mini pumpkins to take home while discussing the art of connecting with others. Are you a thoughtful person? Ponder on this. (There is a prize for the best pumpkin!)
Monday, October 29, 2018
6:00 PM
Haines 110
Motivational Monday? What better way to kick off the 2018-19 school year than with a very special speaker and yes we’ve got snacks! Scrumptious mini sandwiches and drum-roll, please… Porto’s Bakery pastries! Our very special speaker will be sharing her experiences along with an unconventional career path and how it’s very possible to balance career, passion, fitness, and fun!
Mon, October 15, 2018
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Haines Hall (A6)
In our next meeting, we will be enjoying a presentation about Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! In this book, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within. In a starred review, Booklist notes, “Seuss’s message is simple but never sappy: life may be a ‘Great Balancing Act,’ but through it all ‘There’s fun to be done.’” A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life!
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
6:30 PM
Haines 110
This masterpiece of science (and mathematical) fiction is a delightfully unique and highly entertaining satire that has charmed readers for more than 100 years. The work of English clergyman, educator and Shakespearean scholar Edwin A. Abbott (1838-1926), it describes the journeys of A. Square, a mathematician and resident of the two-dimensional Flatland, where women-thin, straight lines-are the lowliest of shapes, and where men may have any number of sides, depending on their social status.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
6:30 PM
Franz Hall 3291 (aka, “Baby Lab”)
We are so excited for our last meeting of the winter quarter… why, you may ask? Instead of our usual book presentation, we will be providing all materials for you to make your very own vision board take home. We will, of course, still have a wonderful discussion amongst one another while we put together our vision for Spring/2018.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
6:30 – 8:00 PM
LaKretz Hall, Room 101
In our next meeting, we will get lost in a true and touching story of two eleven-year-olds in Sudan: A Long Walk to Water. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home. she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the “lost boys” of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.
Monday, February 12
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Humanities A32
A Long Walk to Water
Your Little Guide to Motivation, Inspiration and Success! There are two types of people in this world: The first type of person is a person who is walking their path, and because of this they are now inspiring others and helping others to find their path. The other type of person is a person who is lost, confused, and still looking for their path. Which one are you? The path is unique to every individual in its form, yet it seems that many of the qualities of the path have similar characteristics. The 15 signs listed in this book aim to clarify the most common characteristics found on the path. The purpose of this book is to help direct you towards your path or for those of you who have already discovered it, this book will surely give you a little extra kick of confidence so that you may continue to walk on it.
Wednesday, January 17
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Bunche Hall – Classroom 3164
Strengthsfinder 2.0: When you wake up in the morning, do you get the chance to do what you feel best for you each day? Often our talents are never recognized. We frequently dedicate most of our time fixing our deficiencies rather than applying our strengths. An online assessment is introduced in this book to help people discover their top 5 talents and give you advice on how to use them in your life and work. If we develop our strengths, you will eventually find yourself in a productive and positive environment. Emotional Intelligence: A Practical Guide: Emotional Intelligence: A Practical Guide is a book written by Dr. David Walton. This book is about the composition of emotional intelligence and the ways of handling emotions while dealing with people and difficulties inappropriate ways. Emotional Intelligence helps you know yourself reasonably well, control your own emotions and show empathy with the feelings of others. This book comprises of two segments which are the emotional intelligence framework and emotional intelligence in practice. The author indicates Emotional Intelligence can be learned because of the power of the brain as an “amazing learning machine.”
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Humanities A56
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High: The first edition of Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene and revolutionized the way millions of people communicate when stakes are high. This new edition gives you the tools to prepare for high-stakes situations, transform anger and hurt feelings into powerful dialogue, make it safe to talk about almost anything, be persuasive, not abrasive. Are You Really Listening?: Keys to Successful Communication: Why do we often feel cut off when speaking to the people closest to us? What is it that keeps so many of us from really listening? Practicing psychotherapists, Donoghue and Siegel answer these questions and more in this thoughtful, witty, and helpful look at the reasons why people don’t listen.
Tuesday, November 7
6:30pm
Humanities A40
Getting to know each other, What is Dialogue Society, Tacos! Social Activity, Next Session’s Agenda
October 10th, 2017
6:30pm
Location TBD
In 1996, the UCLA chapter of Dialogue Society student club was founded.