Any event of interest to postdocs should be proposed to the VP of the appropriate committee.
Panels
Panel events are often very helpful since questions can be asked of the panel members. We have found that getting a list of questions before the event can improve the event. You can use the forum, mailing list or RSVP system to get people to ask questions.
UCLA Resources
UCLA has a huge pool of resources and if possible these should be used before resorting to an external speaker. Check with the Career Center or Center for Student Programming to see if they already have expertise in the area you are interested in.
External Speakers
External speakers can often be very expensive but if there is sufficient demand, and lack of local resources, their fees can often be found.
Alumni
Postdocs do not have access to the UCLA alumni database but you may be able to find alumni from your graduate school database. If you were a graduate student at UCLA, or if you can find one, they may be able to help you find someone willing to give a talk.
Company Reps
Some companies are willing to send representatives if they can obtain a benefit from interacting with postdocs or graduate students. Others wish to recruit postdocs and are keen to visit. Check with the Career Center to see if they have contacts within the company.
Other
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