The Pérez-Silverman Symposium: The Past, Present, and Future of Urban Ecology at Cal State LA is one-day event that brings together scholars, students, and community partners to explore how urban environments are shaped by history, current practices, and future possibilities. Through a keynote address, interdisciplinary panels, and interactive discussions, the program examines topics such as historical landscapes, contemporary biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge and seed stewardship, and student-led environmental initiatives.
Native Performing Arts Network, a new national home for Indigenous stories, artists, and youth, is honored to share the plays by Indigenous writers that will receive readings as part of its National Day of Theater Readings for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR). Theaters and universities across the nation will present staged readings of the plays on May 5, 2026, with select readings and related activities occurring on surrounding dates, to help bring awareness to the crisis of violence facing Indigenous people.
Cal State LA presents 2nd annual Food Access Summit. A transformative gathering that centers food justice, cultural food ways, and community resilience. Through interactive workshops, a panel featuring Cal State LA student, staff and faculty, community organizations, and a student poster session, this summit will showcase the vital role of food ways and community-led initiatives in addressing systemic inequities in food access. Featuring Chef Pyet Despain, winner of Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef.
Feeling the finals pressure? Come de-stress with communi-tea. Join us in the APISRC for a cozy space to recharge with free testing supplies, self-care goodies, snacks, and boba. Take a break so that you can prep for the week ahead!
Did you know you can check out board games from the University Library?! Games are available for 14-day loans, so you can take them home and play with friends and family.
Join us for a fun-filled game night on the first floor of Library North. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of laughter, strategy, and good company.