UCLA Faculty Handbook and Resource Guide - Section V
cultural resources
The UCLA campus is home to a number of performing and visual arts organizations, each providing a multitude of annual programs and events. An array of museums, galleries and gardens, archives and performing arts events fulfill both cultural cravings and the scholarly needs of faculty and students. UCLA is considered to have one of the finest university-based arts programs in the country and many of its collections are on a par with the best in the nation. Each year, hundreds of individual program events and exhibitions are presented in venues on or near campus.
Spanning nearly seven acres on
North Campus, the Murphy Sculpture Garden is an "open-air
museum" featuring more than 70 works by some of the greatest
European and American sculptors of the late 19th and 20th
centuries, including Matisse, Noguchi, Miro, Rodin and David
Smith. It is open year-round and offers a contemplative
environment for study or relaxation. Docent tours are available,
call (310) 443-7000.
The seven-acre botanical garden, used for
botanical and geology teaching and research, contains some 5,000 species of
native and exotic plants. Named in honor of noted UCLA Botany Professor Mildred
E. Mathias, the garden offers a wooded retreat into nature. Southeast corner of
campus, (310) 825-1260. The adjacent herbarium, (310)
825-3620, contains an additional 170,000 specimens of plants representing
the flora of the world. Visit the Botanical Garden
website
at http://www.botgard.ucla.edu for
more information.
The two-acre UCLA Hannah
Carter Japanese Garden, located one mile from campus in Bel Air, is an authentic
Kyoto-style garden and considered to be one of the most notable Japanese gardens
in the United States. Major features in the garden include the main gate, garden
house, family shrine, and a pond with colorful koi. The garden averages over
4,500 visitors annually and is featured in numerous garden books, magazines and
garden shows. Reservations are required for parking. Call (310)
825-4574 or visit us at
http://www.japanesegarden.ucla.edu.
UCLA LIVE
Formerly known as the UCLA
Center for the Performing Arts, UCLA
Live is a producer and presenter of music, dance, theater and the
spoken word, featuring hundreds
of outstanding artists each year.
From the ancient to the modern, the local to the global, and the
underground to the world-renowned, UCLA Live is committed to supporting the
development of new and existing work by both major and emerging artists.
Considered by many to be the finest university program in the country, the
center is often compared to the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and the Brooklyn
Academy of Music for its breadth of programming.
Visit
http://www.uclalive.org/, for a
calendar of events. Call (310) 825-4401
or email
info@uclalive.org for
general questions.
UCLA faculty, staff and Alumni Association
members receive a 15% discount on tickets sold
at the Central Ticket Office
located in the James West Alumni Center.
Call (310) 825-2101 for availability.
School of the Arts and Architecture
Architecture and Urban Design: Lectures by internationally acclaimed architects and exhibitions of faculty and student work. (310) 825-7857, http://www.aud.ucla.edu.
Art: Exhibitions of graduate and undergraduate student work as well as lectures and symposia.(310) 825-3281, http://www.art.ucla.edu.
Design | Media Arts: Lectures, exhibitions of student work, conferences and symposia. (310) 825-9007, http://www.design.ucla.edu.
Ethnomusicology: Lectures, symposia, concerts by world music ensembles and a spring festival of world music. (310) 206-3033, http://www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu.
Music: Faculty recitals, performances by the University Chorus, UCLA Chorale, UCLA Wind Ensemble, UCLA Jazz Ensemble, UCLA Philharmonia Orchestra, student recitals, as well as annual productions by UCLA Opera and the Music Theater Workshop. (310) 825-4761, http://www.music.ucla.edu.
World Arts & Cultures: Dance concerts, recitals, lectures, workshops and film screenings. (310) 825-3951, http://www.wac.ucla.edu.
School of Theater, Film and Television
Theater: The Theater Department stages an annual season of main-stage plays in the Freud Playhouse or the Little Theater in Macgowan Hall. Discounted tickets are available to faculty and staff. Theater parties, tours, receptions and question-and-answer sessions with cast or director can be arranged with the Special Events Coordinator. For schedules and information, call (310) 206-1349; tickets are available through the Central Ticket Office in the James West Alumni Center, (310) 825-2101.
Film and Television: The James Bridges Theater in Melnitz Hall is the locale for most public screenings showcasing the Documentary Salon, (310) 206-8365, an ongoing program of events featuring the work of preeminent documentary and experimental filmmakers; Melnitz Movies, (310) 825-2345 sponsored by the Graduate Students Association, shows new and not-yet-released films and often features the director for a post-screening discussion; and UCLA’s Film and Television Archive, (310) 206-FILM presents an eclectic mix of over 400 films and videos a year, combining the best of classic, mainstream and cutting-edge. The Department also sponsors The Festival, an eight night celebration each spring of student works featuring film, video, new media, animation and screenwriting and TheaterFest, which features everything from performance art to the classics. Many of the screenings and theater events are headlined by celebrity alumni. Call (310) 206-1349 for more information.
sports and recreation
Whether you're an armchair athlete or prefer to participate in sports, UCLA has a broad range of programs and facilities to accommodate your wishes. Athletics play a major role in the University's mission to provide a well-rounded education both in and out of the classroom, and you can cheer the Bruins on to victory in a total of 22 varsity sports. For faculty and staff who want to join in the fun, Cultural and Recreational Affairs offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. University families also can spend part of the summer at the Bruin Woods Family Resort in Lake Arrowhead.
UCLA is committed to a broad-based, nationally competitive athletics program for men and women, and the University continues to live up to its reputation as a national leader in intercollegiate sports. With 10 men's and 12 women's varsity teams, UCLA consistently represents the Pacific-10 Conference in national competitions such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). All faculty and staff, as well as students, are encouraged to join Bruin fans at home events. A Blue Card facilitates regular attendance throughout the year at all olympic sports, and season tickets for football and basketball games are available through the Central Ticket Office at (310) 825-2101. J.D. Morgan Center, (310) 825-8699.
Cultural and Recreational Affairs, a division of Student and Campus Life, serves as the administrative center for the coordination of programming, facilities, equipment and supervision of campus recreational activities and services. UCLA faculty and staff may participate by purchasing any of three membership options for an annual or quarterly fee. The “RecCard” membership gives you access to recreation facilities, programs and great discounts. If you prefer a smaller environment, select a Fit Center South membership at our Westwood facility at 1000 Veteran. Or for the best of all possible worlds, choose the Combo membership and get all the terrific features of both. Call for details and an application. For a complete listing of all UCLA recreation schedules and activities, pick up a current Recreation Quarterly at the John Wooden Center or visit http://www.recreation.ucla.edu on the web. 2131 John Wooden Center, (310) 825-3701.
Programs available:
Fit Center South: Offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, personal trainers, convenient hours, free day-use lockers, exclusive membership and helpful fitness staff. Serving primarily the south campus, Fit Center South maintains quality recreation and fitness programs for the UCLA Community. 1000 Veteran Avenue, (310) 206-1907.
Fitness, Instruction and Training Program: A broad range of non-credit instructional recreation classes is available in the arts, aquatics, dance, fitness, martial arts, sports and yoga . Most classes are designed for beginning and intermediate skill levels. Private training is available in a wide variety of sports and recreational activities. Fitness is offered as a recreation class or on a drop-in basis; a fitness pass must be purchased to participate in drop-in classes.
Intramural/Club Sports Program: Consists of team, dual and individual sports competition in tournament or league play. More than 40 activities ranging from basketball to badminton to volleyball and water polo are offered in men's, women's and co-ed divisions. Varying skill levels are offered and the emphasis is on friendly competition.
Outdoor Adventures Program: A wide range of adventure activities is available including backpacking, rock climbing, camping, hiking, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, rowing and more. Outdoor Adventures take place at the Marina Aquatic Center in Marina del Rey, the Wilderness Outing Program, the Challenge Course at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center and the Rock Wall in the John Wooden Center. All outings and classes are designed to encourage personal growth, lifelong fitness and recreation, effective group interaction skills and FUN!
Recreation Facilities/Informal Recreation: Opportunities abound for independent recreation and exercise in several major on-campus facilities. The John Wooden Recreation and Sports Center is a comprehensive student activities building with many gymnasia, racquetball/handball courts, squash courts, a weight-training room and a rock wall for indoor climbing. The Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, with meeting rooms, swimming pools, picnic/barbecue areas, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts and Challenge Course -- offers year-round outdoor activities. Additional recreational programs are available at Pauley Pavilion, Drake Stadium, the Los Angeles Tennis Center, Sycamore Park, Men's Gym, Kaufman Hall and Recreation Fields. [Note: The Men's Gym and Kaufman Hall are under construction until December 2003 and February 2004, respectively.]
Recreation thru Association: UCLA Recreation is proud to offer Bruin Masters Swim, Bruin Strokes , Masters Rowing and the UCLA Golf Club. These programs are open to UCLA faculty, staff, students, alumni affiliates and donors. Come join the fun!
Recreational Clubs: Students and RecCard members who are interested in activities that are primarily instructional or social in nature may pursue those interests through various sport and recreational clubs.
UCLA Marina Aquatic Center: Located in Marina del Rey, the Marina Aquatic Center offers watersports instruction, equipment rental for independent recreation and other nautical activities. The center also oversees the competitive sailing and crew teams.
Youth and Family Programs: Offers year-round activities for children ages 18 months to 17 years. Summer programs include Bruin Kids Camp (grades K-6th), Camp Explore (grades 3rd-7th), Camp X-treme (grades 7th-9th), Teen Outdoor Adventures, UCLA Summer Programs for high school students as well as group and private lessons. Activities combine play with skill development and keep the fun in learning.
In July and August, the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center becomes the Alumni Association's Bruin Woods Family Resort, where UCLA alumni and faculty/staff families go for a full week of summer-camp activities and water sports. For information and reservations, call (909) 337-2478.
Discounts to Local Entertainments: Discounted movie tickets may be purchased at the Central Ticket Office by faculty, staff and students for little more than half price and then exchanged at the theater box office for regular performance tickets. Tickets are subject to availability and must be used before the printed expiration date. 1st Floor James West Center, http://www.cto.ucla.edu or call (310) 825-2101.
In addition, packets of discount cards are available free of charge to all faculty and staff . Each card offers a discount of approximately 10-15 percent off regular admission at such attractions as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. Packets are available from Campus Human Resources. 200 Wilshire Center, (310) 794-0800.
On-Campus Events: During the regular academic year, popular recent-issue films are shown in the Grand Ballroom of Ackerman Union at $2 admission per movie. Watch the Daily Bruin for announcements of coming attractions. In addition, "Melnitz Movies" in Melnitz Hall generally features new and not-yet-released films; see UCLA Today for upcoming screenings. For more information on other campus cultural events and happenings, including discounts to Performing Arts events, see Section IV.
campus organizations
The Faculty Center is an entirely self-supporting membership organization for UCLA faculty, administrators and selected staff. Its many well-furnished meeting rooms, lounges, patios and dining facilities are available for a wide range of social and professional activities, though the primary uses of the center are for members' luncheons, dinners and special events. Services include continental breakfast, gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso weekdays beginning at 7:30 a.m., cocktail lounge with complimentary hors d'oeuvres 4-7:30 p.m., gourmet dinners Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and banquet and catering services. All academic staff employed by the University at least 50 percent time are eligible for membership; the first three months are provided dues-free. An extended dues-free period and lower monthly dues are offered to junior faculty. Temporary guest memberships are available for visiting faculty. 480 Circle Drive East, just south of Murphy Hall, http://facultycenter.ucla.edu, (310) 825-0877.
Association of Academic Women (AAW)
AAW fosters collegiality among academic and other professional women at UCLA by providing regular opportunities for intellectual exchange. The association is concerned with women's professional advancement and general welfare on campus, and program topics range from art to science, from career advancement to health care. AAW also awards scholarships each year to outstanding women graduate students. For information, call Chair Frances Olsen, (310) 825-6083.
The Faculty Women's Club promotes good fellowship among the faculty, their spouses, and the entire UCLA community through a program of educational and social activities. More than 25 special-interest sections suit the varied interests of members. They include music, galleries and sights, foreign language conversations, book reviews, desktop publishing, tennis, international cooking, investment and bridge. The club awards annual scholarships and grants to UCLA students. It also administers the Fietta Wilkin Clendennin Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a wife of a UCLA faculty member. President: Glorya Dixon. Visit the Faculty Women's Club online at http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~uclafwc/. Mailing address: P.O. Box 49363, Los Angeles, CA 90049, (310) 472-2213.
Lesbian and Gay Faculty/Staff Network
The UCLA Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Campus Resource Center supports and promotes the interests and concerns of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) members of the UCLA community and our allies through social events, informal discussions, educational presentations confronting bigotry and bias, and heightening awareness to LGBT issues. For information, please contact Dr. Ronni Sanlo at the UCLA LGBT Center at (310) 206-3628 or via email at sanlo@ucla.edu. 220 Kinsey Hall, http://www.saonet.ucla.edu/lgbt.
The Emeriti Association functions as an emeriti representative and advocate of emeriti interests to the University and campus administration. Members enjoy a variety of regularly scheduled activities throughout the year, both social and cultural such as: quarterly dinners featuring excellent speakers in the Faculty Center and a stimulating series of monthly lectures. The nearly 1400 members are kept informed of issues which affect them as well as news of their colleagues through the UCLA Emeriti Newsletter. 1116 Rolfe Hall, http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/emeriti, (310) 825-7456.
With more than 75,000 dues-paying members, the Alumni Association provides the critical link between alumni of all eras and the continuing life of the University. Offering numerous programs and services from student outreach to career development, the Association sponsors many programs of interest to faculty. Such programs include the annual Distinguished Teaching Awards, Outstanding Senior and Outstanding Graduate Students awards, and more than $850,000 in student scholarships. Thousands of alumni and friends volunteer each year, spanning the state, country and globe with more than 90 support organizations. James West Alumni Center, http://www.uclalumni.net, (310) 206-9380.
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