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Friday Five For October 2nd, 2026


(1) UC Cybersecurity Summit 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit: Resilient Together. Featured sessions include:
 

  • Securing Your Online Presence
  • AI and Defending Large Networks
  • AI and Our Future: How Artificial Intelligence and Search Engine Algorithms Reinforce Oppression
  • The Latest AI-Based Attacks and How to Protect Yourself from AI Scams
  • Fraud: Aging & Retirement Security
  • Federal Rules, California Rights: Understanding Privacy and Security
  • Preparing UCLA for the 2028 Olympics: Cybersecurity at the Intersection of Public Safety, Research, and Critical Infrastructure
When: Tuesday, October 6 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PT  and Wednesday, October 7 | 9:00 am –  12:30 pm PT
Where: Online (Zoom)

(2) Disability Culture and Allyship Session

This session is part of the greater UCLA Disability Pride Week running from Oct 12-16. This session introduces participants to disability culture and the role of allyship in creating more inclusive communities. Through discussion, real-life examples, and reflection, participants will explore disability identity, accessibility as a cultural norm, and the differences between accommodation and accessibility. The training will also highlight key terminology, cultural icons, and common pitfalls to avoid. Participants will leave with practical strategies and best practices for being effective allies, as well as greater confidence in engaging in conversations about disability with respect.

When: Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT
Where: Online (Zoom)

Registration Link for Disability Culture and Allyship Session


(3) Google Gemini Lounge Pop-Up

Google Gemini is on a national college campus tour this Fall. Join us to learn how Gemini can help you ramp up for your best school year yet with tools that can deepen your learning and boost your productivity.
 

  • Drive-by style Gemini Product demos and tips
  • Free Gemini swag
  • Meet & greet with Googlers
  • A chance to be featured on Google's social channels

When: Monday, October 12, 2026 and Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm PT
Where: Wilson Plaza

Registration Link for Google Gemini Lounge Pop-Up

(4) DataX Faculty Seminar: I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On: AI in the University, 3rd Edition

What is AI actually doing to teaching, learning, and research at the university? The third edition of this faculty seminar from NNAI Livescu and DataX brings together UCLA faculty and researchers across disciplines to share what they are experiencing with AI, from promising applications and unexpected discoveries to challenges, failures, and open questions. Through small-group discussion and exchange, participants will explore how AI is showing up in academic practice today and what its growing presence might mean for the university. Whether you’re skeptical, excited, overwhelmed, or simply curious, this session offers space for candid conversation grounded in real experiences rather than hype.

When: Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm PT
Where: DataX, 3312 Murphy Hall

(5) Introduction to Document Accessibility (Google docs, Word, PDF)


 
This session provides an introduction to creating accessible documents in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and PDFs. Participants will learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility, including how to use proper heading structure, write effective alt-text for images, create descriptive links, and ensure sufficient color contrast. The training will also demonstrate how to use built-in and automated accessibility checkers to identify and correct common issues.

 
When:  Monday, November 2, 2026  | 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT
Where: Online (Zoom)