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Making UCLA the healthiest campus in America. Envisioned and Supported by Jane and Terry Semel.

Making UCLA the healthiest campus in America by connecting the activities and groups that already make UCLA a healthy campus, creating new programs, and putting all of it at the fingertips of everyone who studies or works here!

03/25/2026

New episode out now!

❤️In this episode of the Live Well Podcast, we sit down with Lonnie Ali, humanitarian and widow of Muhammad Ali, to talk about the power of compassion in our everyday lives.

🦋 Lonnie shares unforgettable stories about Muhammad Ali’s generosity—from helping strangers in need to showing that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a lasting impact.

🥊 We also explore the Muhammad Ali Compassion Index, a new initiative measuring
compassion across communities in the U.S. and what it reveals about connection,
empathy, and civic engagement.

🎧 Listen now at the link in our bio!

03/13/2026

🗣️Join us for a two-part storytelling workshop and begin to hone the craft of storytelling!

📖These collaborative workshops with UCLA Staff Assembly will guide you through prompts and exercises that will strengthen your personal voice and storytelling style.

⭐️ We’re excited to hear your stories on:
Day One: March 25, 12-1 PM
Young Research Library, Main Conference Room (lunch provided)
Day Two: April 1- 12-1 PM
Via Zoom

03/09/2026

💤 It’s National Sleep Awareness Week!

🕰️ Ever wonder why sticking to a regular sleep schedule is so important? This , we’re turning back to our podcast episode with Dr. Alon Avidan, UCLA Professor of Clinical Neurology and Director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center to refresh ourselves on some of his top tips for getting better sleep and why a regular sleep schedule is key to maintaining our metabolic health.

🎙️Want to learn more? Listen to the full episode of the LiveWell Podcast by clicking on the link in our bio. 🔗

03/02/2026

New episode out now!

🦕 In this episode, we sat down with Professor Angus Fletcher, author of Primal Intelligence, to explore how the human brain outsmarts AI through the power of story.

🧠 From his work with US Army Special Forces to his research at Project Narrative, Angus shares powerful strategies on how to reclaim your intuition, how to use imagination to branch your future, and why common sense is the ultimate tool for picking the right path.

🎧 Click on the link in our bio to listen to the full podcast!

02/23/2026

🐻The Eudaimonia Award recognizes members of the UCLA community who embody a life of purpose, meaning, and service to others.

💙Honorees exemplify the core qualities of Eudaimonia, including:
✨ Generosity
✨ Resilience
✨ Selflessness
✨ Dedication to the common good
✨ Inspiration and leadership
✨ Commitment to long-term goals despite obstacles

🏆 Nominate a community member today, and/or serve on the Selection Committee!
🔗 Link in bio to get started.

02/06/2026

🔊Ever dreamed of being a cooking show star? Well, the EatWell Pod is proud to present the next best thing: A chance to be filmed while preparing cultural recipe near-and-dear to your heart. The recording, filmed in true cooking show style, will be showcased at the Semel HCI Center End-of-Year Celebration on May 20th in the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden!

🍴We’re selecting four students to participate. So, if you’ve got big culinary dreams and a recipe you want to show off, make sure you get your submission in ASAP. Submit your recipe at tinyurl.com/eatwell2026 by March 1st, 11:59pm.

Email any questions to [email protected].
We can’t wait to see what you’re cooking up!

01/16/2026

Join other UCLA managers and supervisors in conversation, connection, and community over lunch at the Dining Hall Bruin Plate on Wednesday, February 25 from 12-1pm!

This gathering is hosted by the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) Center. If you are interested, please RSVP on the LinkTree in our bio.

Space is limited so first come, first serve!

12/19/2025

The Semel HCI Center is now hiring!

Part-time positions are now open for current undergraduate students. Swipe for more details on position types and required credentials.

Students will work alongside talented students and faculty to support our mission of building an inclusive culture of health and wellness.

Applications are available on Handshake! Use the job codes pictured to search for available positions.

We would love to have fellow ambitious and motivated students join our team! This is an incredible opportunity to gain first-hand work experience in a collaborative and creative environment that will help you to build interpersonal and leadership skills for your future career prospects and beyond.

11/25/2025

New episode out now! 🎧

In this episode, we sat down with Kasley Killiam, author of The Art and Science of Connection, to explore why social health is emerging as an essential pillar of well-being. From her “108 Days of Kindness” project to her global research on community connection, Kasley shares powerful strategies on how to strengthen your social skills and build meaningful relationships, how students and communities can create cultures of belonging, and insightful discoveries of the role of AI and urban planning in social well-being. 🫂

Listen now at the link in our bio!

10/29/2025

“It is possible to believe that all the past is but the beginning of a beginning... the twilight of the dawn.” – H.G. Wells

But how do we shape what comes next, and prepare for futures we can’t yet see?

Join us for a compelling episode of the UCLA LiveWell podcast featuring Dr. Andy Hines — futurist, professor at the University of Houston, and expert in strategic foresight.

10/27/2025

Join us for the EngageWell Pod Fall Meeting!

📅 Thursday, Nov 6 | 🕚 11 AM – 12 PM
📍 3509 Pritzker Hall or 💻 Zoom (hybrid)

We’ll discuss:
🔹 An opportunity to partner with the Foundation for Social Connection to help plan and host a conference at UCLA in 2027
🔹 Recommendations and themes from the HCI Storytelling Summit held in September
🔹Updates on ongoing Engage Well projects including grief, seed grants, and a measurement toolkit

RSVP through the QR code or the link in our bio!

10/21/2025

Join other UCLA managers and supervisors in conversation, connection, and community over lunch at the Dining Hall Bruin Plate on Wednesday, December 3, 12-1pm. This gathering is hosted by the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) Center. If you are interested, please RSVP with the link in our bio. Space is limited and first come, first serve.

Address

405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90095

Telephone

+16615138104

Website

http://www.healthy.ucla.edu/

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