Architecture faculty's installation opens Sept. 2
Molly Hunker, who teaches second-year studio in Woodbury University's School of Architecture, and her colleague Greg Corso will debut their multi-colored canopy installation on Thursday, September 2 in West Hollywood. The canopy, made of 100,000 zip ties and 3,000 feet of electrical wire, has been installed in the Revolve clothing boutique. The "Life Will Kill You" installation opening reception will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the boutique, located at 8452 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood.

Check out animation alum's film on Sept. 12
"Pseudo Stupidity: A Love Story" by Michael Mendoza will be screened as part of the Burbank International Film Festival.  Mendoza was a Woodbury animation major who graduated this year. His film will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 12 at the AMC6 in Burbank. Click here for time and ticket information.

Alumni Night at Dodger Stadium is Sept. 3
Woodbury University alumni and friends can catch the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the rival San Francisco Giants during an alumni outing on Friday, September 3. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. and the special Woodbury tickets include unlimited concessions (Dodger dogs!) and fireworks after the game. Cost is $31 per person. For more information, click here.

Fashion sustainability expert to speak Sept. 15
Fashion sustainability expert Lynda Grose of the California College of Art will be on the Woodbury campus on Wednesday, September 15 to share ideas with fashion design students in textile classes. Identified in 2008 as one of London’s Financial Times ‘green power brokers’, Grose sees sustainability as the core of innovation and is passionate about design bringing form to a sustainable society.

'Crude: The Real Price of Oil' to screen Sept. 15
The Burbank Green Alliance's Environmental Film Series will present "Crude: The Real Price of Oil" from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15 in the Ahmanson Main Space on the Woodbury University campus. Check-in starts at 6:30 p.m.

Hispanic graduation rate brings U.S. recognition
Woodbury University tops a list released by the Education Trust of private institutions that succeed in graduating Latino students at rates similar to those for white students. The Education Trust singled out Woodbury as a school where Latino students are thriving, noting that 31 percent of Woodbury students are Hispanic and that the graduation rate for this population is 62 percent—well above the 47% rate for Latino students nationally.

'History Detectives' to feature Woodbury professor
An episode of the show "History Detectives" that was shot at Woodbury will air at 9 p.m. Monday, August 30 on PBS.  The show tracks women animators, including including Woodbury professor Dori Littell-Herrick, who worked on the last cartoon to use animation cels. 

Follow 'Woodbury in Rome' on Facebook, Twitter
During the Spring Semester 2011, Dr. Paulette Singley of the School of Architecture is offering Woodbury University’s first-ever semester-long foreign study program in Rome. Check out all the details about "Woodbury in Rome" on Facebook or follow "Woodbury in Rome" on Twitter.

Welcome, new and returning Woodbury students!
Woodbury University will begin welcoming new and returning students on Friday, August 20 for the 2010-2011 academic year. Welcome Week activities include parent and family orientation, a welcome dinner, a day-long trip with stops at Venice Beach and historic downtown Los Angeles, a barbecue, Dodgers game, intramurals, job fair, pool party, and more. Check out the schedule of events.

Architect's Newspaper profiles San Diego campus
The Architect's Newspaper's is spotlighting Woodbury University's San Diego campus among eight "inspired re-adaptions that extend good designs into designs to last even longer." Click here to read how what used to a vacant, blighted, former hardware building in the Barrio Logan neighborhood has been transformed into a thriving campus.

Faculty member envisions a futuristic Milan
Herwig Baumgartner and School of Architecture adjunct faculty member Scott Uriu (BplusU) will debut their installation "Limited Edition" on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at the Architecture and Design (A+D) Museum in Los Angeles. The installation, featuring a live digital fabrication process for a model of a futuristic city proposal for Milan, Italy, is part of the exhibition “Come In” at museum.

'Burbank to Bursa' explores summer trip
Read about the experiences of Woodbury fashion design students who visited Turkey during the summer in a Surface Design Association newsblog article, "Burbank to Bursa," by adjunct faculty members Meredith Strauss and Rochelle Kessler.

'Moebius' to appear at animation expo
Legendary author, designer, and comic artist Jean Giraud "Moebius' will take part in the second annual Creative Talent Network (CTN) animation expo, which is being co-sponsored by Woodbury University. In addition to "An Evening with Moebius" the November 19-21 expo at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center includes sessions with award winning New Yorker cover illustrator Carter Goodrich, lead animator from "Nocturna" Pablo Navarro, "Despicable Me" screenplay writer and master animator Sergio Pablos, "Alvin and the Chipmunks" animation director Chris Bailey, "Megamind" lead character designer Chen-Yi Chang, the director of "Princess and the Frog" John Musker, and many more along with acclaimed animation studios recruiting and presenting from Spain, Canada, Germany, Ireland, and the US.

San Diego M.ArchRED alum, faculty earn AIA awards
Woodbury alumnus Mike Burnett has been recognized by AIA San Diego with the Young Architect of the Year Award. In addition to Burnett, who was in the first Woodbury University M.ArchRED (Master of Architecture in Real Estate Development) graduating class in 2006, M.ArchRED co-chair Jonathan Segal won an honor award and M.ArchRED faculty member Lloyd Russell won a merit award in the competition. Click here for all the details.

Sign up now for the 3rd annual golf classic
Sign up by August 9 for the 3rd annual Woodbury Golf Classic and receive an early bird discount! The Woodbury Golf Classic will be held October 13 at Angeles National Golf Club, the only Nicklaus Design course in Los Angeles County. The classic is part of Founders' Week activities.

Woodbury professors offer guided tour of LA
Woodbury faculty members recently took participants at the New Directions in the Humanities conference on a guided tour of Los Angeles, alighting upon significant sites of landscape architecture, literature, and interior spaces. Faculty members Emily Bills, Elisabeth Sandberg, and Randy Stauffer conducted the hour-long workshop, “Beyond Banham: Touring Los Angeles’s Alternative Ecologies," as part of ”8th International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities at UCLA.

Need to finish your bachelor degree? Find out how
Are you a working professional who wants to finish your bachelor degree? Then join us from from 6 to 8 p.m. on August 4 to find out about Woodbury's Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Completion Program, designed to allow you to balance your life while achieving your goal. This in-depth seminar will provide an academic overview of our programs, application process, cost, and scheduling.

Architecture prof's work named one of 40 best
Sara Daleiden, adjunct faculty in Woodbury University's School of Architecture, has had her work selected as one of the 40 best public art works in the United States and Canada. Chosen from more than 300 entries, the organization Americans for the Arts singled out the 40 for reflecting the most exemplary, innovative permanent or temporary public art works created or debuted in 2009.

Junior Fellows address global economic crisis
The financial problems triggered by the home mortgage crisis that began in 2007 are still with us. Eleven Woodbury students who were chosen as The Junior Fellows in Transdisciplinarity recently collaborated with Dr. Douglas Cremer, dean of the Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies, in a special seminar to address issues related to the global economic crisis . Each student also received a $1,000 tuition grant.

Fashion marketing grad launches Etsy U
Check out Woodbury graduate Erica Macaranas' article  A Student's Guide to Jet-Setting in Style on Etsy, the leading Web marketplace for handmade goods. She used her experiences on a Woodbury trip to Paris, Florence, and Rome as the basis for her Etsy U travel-made-easy recommendations. Macaranas is the founder and  leader of Etsy U, an Etsy team for college students that allows its members to network, interact, and promote their shops while supporting each others' creative and academic interests. 

Students take honors in national contest
Woodbury University School of Architecture students, along with their counterparts and collaborators at the University of Buenos Aires, have earned national honors in the ACSA/AISC Steel Design Student Competition.

Woodbury earns re-accreditation from WASC
The Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges & Universities has reaffirmed Woodbury University's accreditation for a period of nine years.  Since the new accrediting procedures were implemented, only three universities have been granted a longer period.  "I am proud of your work which made our achievement possible.  Thanks to the Woodbury family, and congratulations," says Kenneth R. Nielsen, Ed.D., president, Woodbury. "As was noted in the Capacity and Preparatory Review, Woodbury University is not standing still.  It is moving forward rapidly.  I look forward to our continued work together."

Architecture students earn first place prizes
Congratulations to Woodbury University School of Architecture students who recently earned first place honors in two competitions! Cody Glen, with professor Gerard Smulevich, won first place in the 2x8 AIA Student Exhibit and Scholarship for his project “Re.Cover,” a water filtration and recovery building in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jeremy Ng and David Isagulyan, with professors Gerard Smulevich and Rachel Allen, won the Julius Shulman Rising Star Scholarship Award at the LA Business Council for their third-year studio project “Wave Strength: A Spa for PTSD Research and Recovery.”

Alumni, friends to enjoy Bugs Bunny at the Bowl
Join the Woodbury University alumni community at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, July 16 for Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. This brand new edition of Looney Tunes and live orchestra adds classics like "Tweet and Lovely" and "A Scent of The Matterhorn," plus special guests Tom and Jerry in The Hollywood Bowl and The Flintstones, The Jetsons, and Scooby-Doo. Don’t miss these, plus old favorites like "What's Opera, Doc?" and "The Rabbit of Seville" in this world premiere anniversary concert of Warner Bros. cartoons on the big screen with the scores played live! There will be fireworks after the event.

Graphic design students partner with non-profits
Woodbury graphic design students Mark Bello and Aarin Stewart were honored this week by the Burbank City Council for their work to develop a new logo identity and website for the Burbank Arts Council. In addition, Woodbury graphic design student Tatiana Camacho-Daniel's logo and promotional materials have been chosen as the winning entries in a SAG Foundation project. 

Woodbury gets CIC/Walmart College Success Award
Woodbury University has received a $50,000 grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and Walmart Foundation to improve graduation rates for first-generation students by developing a new program that connects coursework with career goals. This new approach to career development will help students in Woodbury’s School of Business through a combination of classroom learning and practical experience. By emphasizing the skills sets necessary to succeed professionally, Woodbury aims to help students focus on how their studies will lead them to their eventual careers. 

Graphic design student earns national award
Congratulations to Woodbury graphic design student Sose Ohanjanian! She was named as merit award winner in the 2010 Washington DC, American Institute of Graphic Arts Show Off Competition. Ohanjanian won for her package design concept for a line of Japanese tea.  Stop by the Woody's showcase on the Woodbury campus and see her winning work from June 7 through October 16.

Students explore Paris, Florence, Rome
Twelve Woodbury students and two professors just returned from an 11-day trip to Paris, Florence, and Rome as part of two courses sponsored by the School of Business and the Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies. They visited several art museums, toured famous historical sites and looked into business practices on the Continent.

'Day Trip to the Barrio' set for June 30
All students who have applied to Woodbury University's School of Architecture are invited to take a day trip to Woodbury's San Diego campus in the politically historic neighborhood of Barrio Logan. Grab your sketchboards and walking shoes and join us on Wednesday, June 30!

Undecided on school? Check out 'Last Call for Fall'
Still not sure what you'll be doing this fall? Check out Woodbury's "Last Call for Fall" from Monday, June 21 to Friday, June 25. The Admissions Office will be holding their "Last Call for Fall" event each day from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. to give students the chance to apply last minute for the Fall 2010 semester, which begins August 23. There will be opportunities to meet with an admissions counselor, tour our beautiful campus, submit documents needed to complete a current application, sign up for orientation, win prizes, and more. 

Woodbury to host June 24 small business event
Aspiring and current small business owners are invited to attend a free and open-to-the-public business workshop and expo, entitled "Grow Your Small Business: Financing, Contracts and Negotiation Workshop."The session will be from 7:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 24 at Woodbury University's School of Business in the Fletcher Jones Auditorium.

Architecture students take part in 2x8 exhibit
Woodbury University's School of Architecture will be represented at the 2010 2x8 Student Exhibit & Scholarship presentation, taking place at the LA Convention Center on the Dwell on Design Exhibit Floor, June 25-27. A student team from the School of Architecture will appear in the show as well as in the forthcoming book from AIA. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 26. The free reception is open to the public.

Head to Hollywood Forever Cemetery for Alumni Night
Bring friends and family to Woodbury University Alumni Night at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday, June 12. By popular demand online via the Woodbury University Facebook community, join us for a screening of the movie "Beetlejuice" at the only place where you can be both above and below the stars of Hollywood!

Animation professor offers 'History Detectives' clues
Dori Littell-Herrick, chair of Woodbury University's Animation Department in the School of Media, Culture & Design, will be interviewed this week by the PBS show "History Detectives." Littell-Herrick, who worked on the last cartoon to use animation cels, will show how the cels are used, explaining the process of moving from the drawing on paper, to the tracing of the outlines on the front of the cel, and the filling in of the color on the back.

Students studying this summer in Tahiti, Turkey
Woodbury students aren't taking the summer off from learning. One group of architecture students is in Tahiti and another group of architecture, fashion design and politics and history majors is in Turkey studying art, history, and culture.

Woodbury awards three honorary degrees
More than 5,000 people were on the Woodbury University campus May 7-8 to celebrate commencement. In addition to honoring this year's graduates, honorary degrees were awarded to William R. Lucas, Class of 1952, retired senior partner, Lucas, Horsfall, Murphy & Pindroh LLP; Fran Inman, senior vice president for corporate development, Majestic Realty Co.; and Walter W. Mosher, Ph.D., co-founder of Precision Dynamics Corporation.

Graphic design student helps U.S. troops
Between her graphic design studies at Woodbury and a part-time job, Jessica Maddin has a full life. But the Pasadena resident has found time to launch Jessica's Hope Project to send care packages and hand-written letters to members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and South Africa. Read about the her efforts in a story in the Pasadena Star News.

Wells Fargo's Marla Vasquez joins Woodbury's board
Marla Vasquez, senior vice president and regional president for Wells Fargo’s San Fernando Valley Community Bank, has joined the Woodbury University Board of Trustees.  A 16-year veteran of the company, she oversees 986 team members and 41 banking stores across the San Fernando Valley with nearly $6 billion in deposits. “We are delighted that Marla Vasquez has joined our Board of Trustees,” says Kenneth R. Nielsen, Ed.D., president, Woodbury University. “She brings not only tremendous finance, sales, and business experience, but also a commitment to the communities of the San Fernando Valley.”

Interior architecture prof earns prestigious Rome Prize
Congratulations to Joshua G. Stein, associate professor of interior architecture! Stein is a winner of the prestigious Rome Prize in architecture.  His project, "Cast Gallery: Inhabiting Ornament," was accepted as one of the winning proposals for the 2010-2011 residency in Rome.

CEO Baron Business Plan winners announced
Congratulations to the CEO Baron Business Plan winners! Sponsored by Woodbury alumnus Thomas Baron,  the competition is organized annually by the Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization (CEO) of Woodbury University and offers $5000 in prizes to the top three plans. A total of 15 plans, written by individual students and teams, were submitted for the contest, including ventures in mass transit, artificial arms and legs, retail sports, a healing sound studio, furniture design, and educational centers.

Hear about 'Guerilla Actions' at April 30 salon
Woodbury University architecture students and architecture professors Dr. Paulette Singley and Jeanine Centuori will present present their “Guerilla Actions” from this spring’s “Guerilla Urbanism” studio on Friday, April 30 at a Farmlab public salon. The free program begins at noon.

'The Intern Queen' to visit campus April 20
Lauren Berger, known as "The Intern Queen," will speak from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21 in the Hensel Hall Conference Room at Woodbury University, Hear how Berger, who has been featured in BusinessWeek and on CBS, FOX, and NBC, landed 15 internships during her four years of college.

Join us April 17 to learn about 'Rainwater Harvesting'
The Arid Lands Institute @ Woodbury will offer the free workshop "Smart Systems: Rainwater Harvesting + Grey Water" on Saturday, April 17. Despite heavy rains this year, water for irrigation, washing, and bathing is scarce and more expensive. Jenna Didier of Fountainhead Design will lead participants in assessing their water needs and resources on their property, arriving at the best water reuse strategies. Leigh Jerrard of California Greywater Corps will lead a hands-on workshop tapping into laundry machine drainage and legally reusing that water.

Celebrate National Library Week April 12-16
Celebrate National Library Week all week long, and then some! Woodbury will celebrate April 12-16 with a Scrabble® competition, paper airplane contest, citation skills workshop, scavenger hunt, and more.

Fall 2010 students, families invited to dinner
The Office of Admissions is hosting a celebratory dinner on April 16 for all Fall 2010 admitted students and their families. Congratulations on being admitted to Woodbury University!

Have 'An Affair with Tony Curtis' on April 14
Join us for "An Affair with Tony Curtis" on Wednesday, April 14 at Woodbury University. The "Some Like It Hot" and "Spartacus" star will discuss his life and films and be interviewed by by KPFK-FM 90.7 Experience Talks host Tim Carpenter. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Auditorium.

Graphic Design Speaker Series continues April 7
Woodbury alum Azmir Saliefendic will talk about "Schematic" during the Graphic Design Speaker Series event on Wednesday, April 7. The free program begins at 6 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium.

Graduate Speaker Series to feature Porto's CEO
Woodbury University's Graduate Program Speaker Series continues on Tuesday, April 6 with Raul Porto, president and owner of Porto’s Bakery. Hear how Porto took his mother's home-based, cake-selling business and built it into one of the largest and most successful retail bakeries in the country, serving over two million customers per year, and employing more than 400 people. A reception begins at 5:45 p.m., with the program from 6-7 p.m. in the Malburg Atrium in the School of Business.  

Graphic design student nabs top AIGA award
Woodbury graphic design student Mark Bello received top honors for his cultural poster design in the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) EMERGE student exhibition at the Pacific Design Center. See Bello's work through Friday, April 2.

Fellows Program applications due March 31
The Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies is seeking students and faculty who want to challenge themselves through the Fellows Program. The Fellows Program brings together students and faculty, scholars and practitioners, and activists and artists from across the disciplines in order to enrich the educational experiences of our students and ourselves. The application deadline is March 31.

'2D3D: Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control' opens
"2D3D:Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control," a comprehensive annual exhibition of architectural drawings, will open Thursday, March 25 at the Woodbury Hollywood Gallery (WUHO). A reception will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m., and the exhibition runs through April 23.

'Business of Entertainment' set for March 27-28
Von Johnson & Associates, Inc. (VJA) and Woodbury University will co-sponsor a weekend lecture series on "The Business of Entertainment" on March 27 and 28.  The free series will take place in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium on Woodbury’s campus. Senior executives from major studios, professional organizations, and suppliers will discuss issues affecting independent content financing, distribution, and marketing; 3D motion picture production; content production for Internet distribution; and piracy issues.

'Amalgama' exhibition opens in Cabrini Gallery
The Cabrini Gallery at Woodbury University presents “Amalgama,”  a group exhibition organized by John O’Brien, through April 23. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. 

'Guerilla Urbanism' to hit the San Fernando Valley
Woodbury University is launching  “Guerilla Urbanism,” a special research studio focusing on the San Fernando Valley. Developed with the idea of furthering last year’s research on the Valley with student installations of a guerilla art nature (all legal), Woodbury is affiliating with Buster Simpson, a prominent public artist, who will be working with the students on a 10-day proposal for reclaiming water at a Whole Foods store. In addition, Woodbury students will host a public salon at the Los Angeles public art organization Farmlab's facility next to the cornfields in the downtown area.

Join us March 24 for MBA, MOL info session
Join us March 24 for an info session and find out how an MBA or MOL degree from Woodbury University can advance your career. This two-hour seminar will cover the application process, costs, and the schedule for upcoming semesters. Current students from our MOL program also will highlight what they have learned while studying at Woodbury, and you will have the opportunity to ask admissions counselors and current students questions. 

Students exhibit work at Pacific Design Center
As part of the Pacific Design Center's West Week festivities, 10 pieces of work by Woodbury University graphic design students are appearing in EMERGE, the American Institute of Graphic Arts Student Design Exhibition.  A reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 25. The exhibit runs through through April 2.

Woodbury grad wins Oscar Designer Challenge
Did you see the Oscars? Then you saw the award-winning work of Woodbury alumna Rania Salibi. The  2008 fashion design graduate topped eight other finalists to win the Oscar Designer Challenge 2010. Her gown made of laser cut leather earned the most votes during an online competition.

Fashion Design Dept. kicks off spring events
Woodbury's Fashion Design Department is kicking off a full slate of spring events with the March 10 reception for the opening of the “Under the Sun: Swimwear in California” exhibition and concluding with the May 2 scholarship gala and fashion show "ASiATiKOS" at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel.

'Celebrating Music with the Guitar' set for March 5
The Woodbury University Cultural Arts Council invites you to experience a festival of guitar and voice through a diverse group of songs, performers and musical styles. Woodbury professors and students will perform, and special guest composer and guitarist Gisle Krogseth will present recently composed songs from his latest work.

Centuori's work seen at Tempe History Museum
Architecture professor Jeanine Centuori's “Looking through the Past,” a public art commission, was recently installed on the grounds of the Tempe History Museum.  The project from Centuori's UrbanRock Design ,  serves as a “teaser” along Southern Road as well as a draw into the museum.  A set of six metal plates with imagery of the museum’s collection come in and out of clarity and focus depending on the position of the viewer.  Centuori describes them as "fugitive images are ghosts of the past mingling with the environment."

Interior architecture earns national Top 10 ranking
Woodbury University's interior architecture program has been named one of the best in the United States. Woodbury was recognized in a national Top 10 undergraduate list for 2010 by the publication DesignIntelligence.

Fashion design alum featured in Oscar contest
Woodbury fashion design graduate Rania Salibi is one of nine finalist for the Oscars Designer Challenge 2010. Vote for her gown made of laser cut leather between now and March 1!

Woodbury's priority application deadline is March 1
Woodbury's priority application deadline is almost here! March 1 is the priority application deadline. Students who meet our priority deadline have first choice for orientation dates, registration, and housing.

'Water & the West' symposium set for Feb. 26-27
National, regional, and local presenters will tackle the subject of water and the West during a February 26-27 symposium at Woodbury University. The free symposium seeks to blend science and civic engagement to solve critical issues.

Architecture faculty's work featured in exhibition
The work of four Woodbury faculty members is featured in the "The Page" exhibition in Orange County.  Chris Puzio, a member of Woodbury's San Diego architecture faculty, and School of Architecture undergraduate chair Ingalill Wahlroos-Ritter, working with architecture graduate assistant chair Andrea Dietz, have designed chairs for this exhibition.  The exhibition and reading area table was designed by adjunct faculty member Linda Chung (with Daniel Herman).  The exhibition runs through March 12 at the Chapman University Guggenheim Gallery.

Feb. 21 memorial to honor Julius Shulman
Woodbury University's School of Architecture and the MAK Center are co-hosting a memorial honoring Julius Shulman from 5:30-8:30 on Sunday, February 21 at the Schindler House. "The Enduring Contribution of Julius Shulman" includes a cocktail/hors d'oeuvres hour and speakers who will share their memories and impressions of Shulman, a long-time friend of Woodbury.

Do manners equal business success?
Master executive social skill to ensure career success? That's the message Woodbury's Dr. Alexandra Saba will deliver at the Careers & Alumni Office's Annual Etiquette Dinner on Thursday, March 4. Learn fine dining and networking etiquette during a five-course meal, instructed by Dr. Saba from the School of Business.

'Unsustainable Creatures II' exhibit opens Feb. 12
"Unsustainable Creatures II," a solo show of sculptures by Cynthia Minet, will be at Woodbury University during the last  two weeks of February. The trapezoid-shaped project space will house the  installation of several animals made from recycled and repurposed clear and colored plastic containers and objects. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 12. The show closes on February 26.

Special effects masters series comes to Woodbury
Looking for something new to do on Tuesday nights?  Come to Woodbury University to check out a new, free film series in which Hollywood's special effects masters will show clips from their films, explain the process, and take questions from the audience.  The films will be shown from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Auditorium.

Woodbury professors bring crime to life
Two Woodbury professors -- Bruce Cook and Robert (Fate) Bealmear -- will be part of the Burbank Public Library's "Sisters in Crime" panel discussion on Saturday, March 6.

Woodbury launches career network
Check out the new, online Woodbury University Career Network. Join today to stay in touch with the career center, research potential employers, and build a network of trusted contacts.

Careers & Alumni Panel Discussion kicks off Feb. 8
Join us February 8-11 for Woodbury's Careers & Alumni Panel Discussion Series. Woodbury alumni and other industry professionals will speak about their education and career progression. The programs will focus on careers in fashion, psychology, entertainment, and government and law.

Animation prof, student work on 'Alice in Wonderland'
Woodbury animation faculty member Angela Diamos designed animated backgrounds for three key scenes and employed Ka Yan Ho, a senior animation student at Woodbury, to assist her for the upcoming Pasadena Civic Ballet's presentation of "Alice in Wonderland."

M.Arch launches Urban Design Theory Salon
The M.Arch program at Woodbury University is pleased to announce the Urban Design Theory Salon. The series is open to the public. Click HERE for a listing of the weekly programs.

Help Haiti at Feb. 1 MBA Association fundraiser
Woodbury University's MBA Association (MBAA) is sponsoring a Haiti Disaster Relief Fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1 in the Malburg Atrium in the School of Business. Cash and checks will be accepted, and the MBAA will match all donations that evening up to $1,000. Free coffee and patries will be served. If you cannot attend the fundraiser, but would like to make a donation, please e-mail the MBAA at MBAA@woodburyuniversity.edu.

Burbank Green Alliance to screen 'Garbage' on Feb. 3
The Burbank Green Alliance (BGA) will screen "Garbage - The Revolution Starts At Home," the first film in its environmental film series series, on Wednesday, February 3 in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium at Woodbury University. Learn how the family household has become, according to the BGA, "one of the most ferocious environmental predators of our time" and how people can make a difference in their own homes. The film is from 7 to 9 p.m.

Dwell magazine touts San Diego campus
Woodbury University School of Architecture faculty member Aaron Anderson gives Dwell a tour of his San Diego hometown in the magazine's latest issue. Read what he has to say about Woodbury's San Diego campus in Barrio Logan along with his thoughts on the architecture of the city.

Julius Shulman documentary gets critic's nod
A documentary about the late photographer Julius Shulman, who was a friend of Woodbury University, has been singled out as one of the year's best by a Los Angeles Daily News writer. Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman was cited by writer Bob Strauss in his Top 10 list. Shulman's legacy lives on in many ways, including the Julius Shulman Institute at Woodbury University.

'Meet the Design Firms' event rescheduled for April 20
Woodbury’s Annual Meet the Design Firms recruiting event has been rescheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on April 20. The event was originally scheduled for January 26.  Come recruit for full-time, part–time and internship positions for Woodbury's talented architecture and interior architecture students. 

'Project Runway' to feature Woodbury alumna
Woodbury fashion design alumna Christiane King is part of the cast of "Project  Runway" Season 7, which is scheduled to premiere Thursday, January 14 on the Lifetime Network. King and the other designers from ' Project Runway ' Season 7 are in this week's "Us Weekly" magazine on newsstands now. One of King's dresses, worn by actress Katerina Graham from hit TV series "The Vampires Dairies"  is also featured on the the cover of "Stepping out."

Ed Spiegel is School of Business Alumnus of the Year
Business and community leader C. Edward Spiegel will be honored by his alma mater with the Woodbury University School of Business Alumnus of the Year Award. The award recognizes an extraordinary individual who has set a high standard in their chosen profession, and will be presented to Spiegel during a February 11 luncheon at the California Club in Los Angeles.

Woodbury to host 2010 Economic Recovery Forum
Woodbury University will host the 2010 Economic Recovery Forum, "Access to Capital and Creating Jobs," on Thursday, January 14. Keynote speakers at the morning event are Alberto G. Alvarado, district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Jennifer Grutzius, chief of staff for the Governor's California Recovery Task Force.

'MKE —> LAX' installation to debut Jan. 14
"MKE —> LAX: Importing Milwaukee to Los Angeles" will debut Thursday, January 14 at Woodbury Hollywood Exhibitions. Join us from 6 - 9 p.m. an opening reception of the installation. MKE-LAX also presents the Hollywood premiere screening of The Super Noble Brothers by Mark Escribano at Paul G. Gleason Theatre following the reception at 9 p.m. Complementary artist talk with Lezley Saar as part of I Feel Different at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) at 8 p.m. All of the events are free and open to the public. 

'Animation Show of Shows' set for Jan. 14
Join us Thursday, January 14 in in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium at Woodbury University for the 11th Annual Animation Show of Shows, curated and presented by Acme Filmworks founder Ron Diamond. Among the shorts being screened are The Spine, the new CGI film from Oscar-winner Chris Landreth; Santa: The Fascist Years, another satirical masterwork from veteran director Bill Plympton; Chick, Michal Socha’s graphically stunning film; and Runaway, two-time Oscar nominee Cordell Barker’s new film about class war aboard an out-of-control train.

Abitare highlights School of Architecture
Woodbury University is mentioned in connection with the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design in the publication Abitare. Architecture professor Nick Roberts is featured in one of the photos of the gallery.

Architecture students vie for AIA-Facebook prize
Three Woodbury architecture students are competing now in “Young Designers Challenge,” the first AIA Facebook-based competition.  Jeff Dahl and Jan Lim from the Burbank campus and Payam Rad from San Diego campus all need your votes for their projects.  

Free summer workshop offers intro to graphic design
Interested in graphic design? High school students have an opportunity this summer to participate in a free Introduction to Graphic Design workshop at Woodbury University. This intensive 10-week (3 unit) course will familiarize students with the fundamentals needed to begin to create their own artwork and projects. This is a perfect introductory course both for students planning on pursuing a degree in design as well as anyone inspired to learn how to design on the computer. Students learn though a combination of lectures, hands-on training, and by doing real-life design projects!

Professor earns award for 'Architecture School' series
Woodbury University architecture professor Stan Bertheaud's "Architecture School" is being recognized by the International Documentary Association. The six-part series that aired on the Sundance Channel followed a group of students at Tulane's School of Architecture. The film, which Bertheaud created along with Michael Selditch, won the International Documentary Association's top prize in the Limited Series category.

Professor to explore urbanism at Dec. 12 event
Woodbury University architecture professor and chair Ingalill Wahlroos-Ritter has been invited to participate in the Saturday, December 12 symposium Intensive Fields: New Parametric Techniques for Urbanism that brings together leading experts from the world of digital technologies, cultural theory and urban design. 

See 'Fresh Produce' photo exhibition through Nov. 24
Fresh Produce, tasy new photographic works, will be on display in the Wedge Gallery at Woodbury University through Tuesday, November 24. A reception will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, November 20.

'On These Shoulders We Stand' to be screened Nov. 24
Producer Glenne McElhinney will bring her documentary, "On These Shoulders We Stand," to Woodbury University on Tuesday, November 24. The film about the significance of Los Angeles in LGBT history by paying tribute to the elders of the community will be shown from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones auditorium. The free screening will be followed by a Q & A with McElhinney.

Farmlab salon to feature architecture professor
Woodbury architecture professor Dr. Paulette Singley will be featured at the Friday, Nov. 20 Farmlab Public Salon. Dr. Singley will present new research that develops the comparison she drew between Francis Bacon’s painting and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s architecture—in her essay “Hard to Swallow: Mortified Geometry and Abject Form (Eating Architecture, 2004)—into a probative speculation regarding the role of figure and field in the architecture of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and contemporary digital production of space. 

Student's film to air Nov. 16-20 on Nickelodeon
Ultra Super Sudden Death, a short film by Woodbury animation student Carlos Barata, is a finalist in the Nickelodeon Animation Festival 2009.  Barata's film will air on Nickelodeon at 1 p.m. (PST) starting Monday, November 16 though Friday, November 20.

'Green' landscaper to to speak Nov. 17
“Green” entrepreneur and landscaper Dan Mabe will present "Cleaning the Air One Electric Mower at a Time" at noon on Tuesday, November 17 at noon in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium on the Woodbury University campu. A demonstration will follow in the Faculty Center Quad. The program is part of the Sustainability Speaker Series and presented by the Sustainable Campus Task Force.

Academy Award winner to discuss career Nov. 17
Academy Award winner Robert Fate Bealmear will talk about his career and answer questions during a Tuesday, November 17 program at Woodbury University. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium. Bealmer will be teaching motion picture special effects in Woodbury's School of Media, Culture & Design in Spring 2010.

Architecture Alumni Forum set for Nov. 17
Woodbury University is sponsoring the School of Architecture Forum with Alumni on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Join us!

Join us Nov. 12 for San Diego architecture open house
We are now accepting RSVPs for Woodbury University's San Diego School of Architecture Open House on Thursday, November 12! Following the open house, Michael Bell, associate professor of the Columbia Graduate Program, will present a lecture.

CANSTRUCTION LA benefits the needy
Check out CANSTRUCTION LA, an event where architects, designers, builders, and engineers have created structures using cans of food, between now and November 15. Woodbury University is a sponsor of the design/build contest that benefits those in need. All cans used in the exhibit will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, and those viewing the display are asked to bring additional cans of food as "admission."

Woodbury receives $3.4 million in federal grants
Woodbury University will receive $2.8 million from the U.S. Department of Education over the next five years to expand its Master of Architecture program and increase student opportunities including those for Hispanic students to succeed at the graduate level. In addition, a $600,000 grant from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Arid Lands Institute at Woodbury University will educate students and stakeholders about the complexities of problems surrounding water in the West and seek solutions to this challenge in low-income communities.

Graphic design student earns national honors
Woodbury graphic design student Kris Helmick is a winner in the AIGA Flux Student Design Competition.  He won in three categories, including identity, packaging, and web-interactive.

Woodbury earns grant from Turkish Cultural Foundation
Woodbury University has received a $10,000 grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation to co-sponsor a study tour to Turkey, May 10-28, 2010. This award will be used to off-set student expenses. The on-site field experience in Turkey is the second component of a new spring course "Cordoba to Istanbul and Beyond: Art, Architecture and Apparel" being taught by Meredith Strauss and Rochelle Kessler. 

'How to Keep Finding Work for the Rest of Your Life'
The recession has everyone thinking about job security. Learn "How to Keep Finding Work for the Rest of Your Life" at the Graduate Program Speaker Series on Tuesday, October 27 at Woodbury University. Presented by Woodbury's Careers & Alumni Office and the School of Business, this free program is open to the public.

Firms sought for Oct. 28 'Careers in Business' event
Woodbury University will host "Careers in Business," a recruiting event, on Wednesday, October 28. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. in the Malburg Atrium in the School of Business. Companies seeking interns or to hire full-time or part-time employees in the business field should contact Heather Fishman, corporate relations/internship specialist, Woodbury University, for information on securing a booth for the event.  There is a $25 registration fee; the fee is waived for non-profit organizations. Fishman can be reached at 818.252.5210 or heather.fishman@woodbury.edu.

San Diego campus to host Otra/Another 2009
Woodbury University's San Diego campus will host Otra/Another 09, exploring the various forms of current and future infrastructure in all its variations. The exhibition opens at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 23, and runs through Friday, November 20. The San Diego campus is located at 2212 Main Street.

Professor gives her take on Lindsay Lohan
Woodbury alumna and adjunct fashion marketing faculty member Wendy Bendoni was quoted widely over the weekend throughout the international press as the fashion world analyzed the launch of Lindsay Lohan as the artistic advisor for Ungaro. Bendoni is fashion director of the fashion forecasting website Stylens.com  

'Iron Giant' 10th anniversary moved from Woodbury
ASIFA-Hollywood will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 1999 animated masterpiece “The Iron Giant”, with an evening with lively discussion with some of the animators and crew members on Friday, October 23. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Please note that the location of the program has been moved from Woodbury to the Steven Ross theater on the Warner Bros. lot.

'Howard Greer: Designing Hollywood' opens Oct. 14
Pioneering fashion designer and film costumer Howard Greer's work will be on display in the Tamkin Fashion Gallery at Woodbury University beginning Wednesday, October 14. “Howard Greer: Designing Hollywood” will open with a reception and lecture by Shelly Foote, a costume historian who was formerly with the Smithsonian Institution. The display honoring Greer, who became an advisor to Woodbury University and was instrumental in the development of the university's costume design program, will run through January 13, 2010.

Join us for 'A Celebration of Julius Shulman'
Woodbury University will honor famed photographer Julius Shulman, a long-time friend of the university, on Sunday, October 11. "A Celebration of Julius Shulman" will be highlighted by a showing of the movie "Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman." The film and the Julius Shulman Institute at Woodbury University are the subject of an article in this week in the New York Times. "Visual Acoustics" filmmaker Eric Bricker will be presented with the 2009 Julius Shulman Communication Award.

Students to take Oct. 11-12 cotton farm tour
A one-day tour of the San Joaquin Valley will challenge perceptions of what agriculture is, and what it could become. Woodbury University's Department of Fashion Design will sponsor an October 11-12 cotton farm tour that has helped to educate dozens of companies that switched to organic or California-grown cotton.

Architecture student earns notice for 'urban cool'
Woodbury architecture student Emily Cheng's thesis project, Urban Cool Island, has earned an award from the American Institute of Architect's (AIA) Pasadena and Foothill chapter. Cheng took on the urban phenomenon known as the Urban Heat Island Effect and used micro-scale strategies that retrofit existing conventional industrial buildings and macro-scale strategies that utilize gravity fed natural water treatment systems to create an Urban Cool Island that serves as a prototype for existing and future industrial zones and instills community pride while fostering a quality of life for industrial workers.

Federal grant to support MArch programs
Congratulations to School of Architecture Dean Norman Millar and the School of Architecture for the successful Promoting Post-baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans  (PPOHA) grant that will bring $2.8 million to the university over the next five years.  This grant will provide state-of-the-arts technological capacities to the school, add three-year and one-year options to the current Masters of Architecture program, and support students with financial aid.

Students to tackle water, energy strategies
Working during the school year with the City of Burbank, and in the summer term with Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, Woodbury's students and faculty will be providing no-cost planning and design assistance to low-income communities working to devise sustainable water and energy strategies in the face of climate change.  The work is part of the Arid Lands Institute (ALI) at Woodbury University and is being supported by a three-year, $600,000 grant from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The community partners have pledged over $100,000 in donated technical assistance from planners, engineers, and water commissioners.

Professors team up with Chinese fashion mag
Dr. Karen Kaigler-Walker, assistant dean, School of Business, and Dr. Zelda Gilbert, professor of psychology, will partner in September with Ray Li Magazine of Beijing to study Chinese women’s fashion preferences.  According to Drs. Kaigler-Walker and Gilbert, projects of this type--where university researchers team up with a major fashion publication--are rare.  No research with this type of cooperation has been conducted in China.

Woodbury celebrates 125th anniversary
The Woodbury of today is one that is experiencing unprecedented success which  is evident through campus expansion, growing enrollments, new accreditations, academic program development, and national awards. With that success behind  us, we launch a celebration of our contributions both from yesterday and today. The theme for our 125th anniversary is Woodbury University: A Southern California Tradition Since 1884.

Get answers during Sept. 22 online admissions chat
Come chat with us! Woodbury University's Office of Admissions will host an Admissions Q & A during a live online chat on Tuesday, September 22. Join us between 4-6 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Please CLICK HERE to enter the chat on Tuesday. Hope to see you there!

Business Journal publisher to speak Sept. 23
Pegi Matsuda, publisher of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal and a Woodbury graduate, will kick off the Fall 2009 Woodbury University Graduate Program Speaker Series “Leadership for Aspiring Individuals" on Wednesday, September 23. A reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m, with the program set for 6:15 to 8 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Auditorium in Woodbury's School of Business. Matsuda's lecture will include a Q & A session.

'Classics and Cocktails' concert set for Sept. 24
The Woodbury University Cultural Arts Council is pleased to present "Classics and Cocktails" on Thursday, September 24 in the Library. A brief interactive presentation on cocktail party etiquette will be followed by live chamber music. The music of Mozart (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and  Quintet for Clarinet and Strings) will be performed by members of the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra in a short concert designed as an introduction to the world of classical music. It’s a great opportunity to hear live chamber music in the type of venue for which it was written. If you grew up with Loony Tunes cartoons, want to practice your networking skills, engage your peers in lively cocktail conversation, or hear design, it’s all here - don’t miss it! 

Architecture students participate in Beijing exhibition
Congratulations to Woodbury architecture students whose work was selected for a landmark exhibition, Divergent Convergence, at the Beijing Urban Planning Center. The exhibition, which features the work of 15 leading western schools of architecture, including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Princeton, and MIT, examines the future of urban China. 

Join us Sept. 19 for Burbank USD College & Career Fair
On Saturday, September 19, 2,500 students and 130 institutions will gather on one campus--Woodbury University--for the 17th annual Burbank Unified School District College & Career Fair. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, please call 818.252.5221.

Learn about the MBA, MOL at Sept. 19 info session

Alumni Day heads to the Bay in September
Join the Woodbury community as our itinerary of summer events takes us up to San Francisco! The September 12-13 weekend will feature an Alumni & Friends Mixer at Gordon Biersch, as well as the final home game of the season between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants. All alumni from far and wide are welcome to come to either of the two events or both!

Communication student 'Hellbent for Hollywood'
Woodbury communication student Joseph James has been cast the new reality TV show "Hellbent for Hollywood."  A professional actor and filmmaker, James was recently in the "Crowley Project," alongside Harrison Ford, Brenden Braisier, and Kerri Russel.  In addition, he was in the TV show "Leverage" on TNT starring Timothy Hutton.  

Join us Oct. 11-17 for Founders' Week
Join us October 11-17 for Founders' Week 2009 festivities. The theme will be Woodbury Traditions to celebrate the university's 125th anniversary. Events will include a celebration of the life of the late Julius Shulman, a famed photographer and friend of Woodbury; the Woodbury Golf Classic; the Movers & Shapers Award; reunions for the Classes of 1949, 1959, and 1969; Oktoberfest; and much more.

Health care debate comes to Woodbury
John Weaver, an expert on managing employee health care costs and chair of the California Chapter of the Association of Chartered Accountants in the U.S, will be speaking on "The Costs and Benefits in the Current U.S. Health Care Debate" on Monday, August 31 starting at 7p.m. in the School of Business Room 102.

Join us for Welcome Week festivities
Welcome Woodbury students! Check out the Welcome Week schedule of events.

Woodbury to host 'Pop Cultural Literacy 101'
Woodbury University will host a series of screenings sponsored by ASIFA-Hollywood that will pay tribute to famed entertainers such as Spike Jones, Doodles Weaver, Maria Callas, Buck Owens, Cab Calloway, Muddy Waters and Dave Brubeck who had an impact on the golden age of animation. The second of two screenings in the series, titled Pop Cultural Literacy 101, will take place Friday, Aug. 14, with a short subject starting at 7 p.m. and the feature film at 8:30 p.m.

San Diego MOCA's 'Mix' features professors
“Mix: Nine San Diego Architects and Designers,” a new show of at the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego that runs through September, features the work of eight architects affiliated with Woodbury's School of Architecture. They are Rinehart Herbst (Todd Rinehart and Catherine Herbst), estudio Teddy Cruz, Jonathan Segal FAIA, Sebastian Mariscal, Lloyd Russell, and Public (James Brown and James Gates). "This is virtually a Woodbury Show of excellent work by our faculty," says Norman Millar, dean, School of Architecture, Woodbury University. Over half of the Rinehart Herbst exhibition is devoted to the design process that resulted in the new Woodbury School of Architecture in San Diego and it is a particularly beautiful and elegant installation. according to Millar.

Join us at the CTN Animation Expo Nov. 20-22
Woodbury University is proud to be a sponsor of the CTN Animation Expo, which will be held November 20-22 at the Burbank Convention Center. Additional details will be available soon, but Woodbury friends interested in attending this event can use a special discount code--WOODX09--to receive a 10% discount on any 1-day or 3-day general pass.

'The Business of Entertainment' set for Aug. 1-2
Join us on August 1 and 2 for “The Business Of Entertainment," featuring presentations and moderated discussions on timely issues relevant to students of the entertainment industry. Senior executives from the major studios, broadcasters, and suppliers will examine independent content financing, distribution, and marketing, production accounting, stereoscopic 3D motion picture distribution, international localization; digital post‐production workflows, and more. The free weekend program is co-produced by Von Johnson & Associates, Inc. (VJA) and Woodbury University. To register, please visit www.vjaconsulting.com and or call 818.252.5159.

Two business students earn national awards
Woodbury School of Business students Lea Fukutaki and Lucia Varvarian have been awarded 2009 Delta Mu Delta scholarships.  They join Woodbury’s 2008 winner Zhanna Narinyan in these competitive, national awards.

Professors to lecture on costume design
Woodbury's Louise Coffey-Webb will discuss "Art Deco & Costume Design in Film: How the Convergence Of Styles Created A Distinct Cinematic Quality" during an Art Deco Society Fashion Lecture at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 at The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood.

Interior architecture profs take grand prize
Two Woodbury interior architecture adjunct faculty members were part of Tracy A. Stone Architect’s remodel of a historic carriage house that took the grand prize for old house renovation in the 2009 Remodeling Design Awards sponsored by Remodeling magazine. In addition to Woodbury faculty Tracy Stone and Donatella Cusma, the design project team included Emmet Ashford-Trotter.

Alumni Day is July 19 at Dodger Stadium
Join us Sunday, July 19 for Woodbury University Alumni Day at Dodger Stadium. Watch as the Dodgers take on the Houston Astros. Game time is 1:10 p.m.

Woodbury honored as 'star' of the Valley
Woodbury University was recently honored at the Valley Economic Alliance's 12th annual Valley of the Stars Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony. In addition to Woodbury, Rowan & Martin’s “Laugh-In” and The Walt Disney Company also were honored as “stars of the Valley.”

Family Business Series continues on June 25
Walk into almost business today and the age range of employees is striking.  World War II era, Baby Boomers, Generation X’ers and twentysomethings or younger are all working together. Business owner and consultant Virginia Green, Ph.D., will offer ideas on how family businesses can benefit from multi-generational diversity during the Family Business and Entrepreneur Series free breakfast workshop on June 25 at Woodbury University. 
Dr. Green will examine the perspectives, communication styles, and work ethics of different generations, giving participants the tools to find new ways to work together more effectively.

It's the last call for fall. Don't miss out!
Where are you going to school this fall? Join us June 22-26 for the Last Call for Fall event.

Architecture students earn national honors
Woodbury University has placed in this year's ACSA Steel Design Student Competition with four awarded submissions, including two first prizes, winning both submission categories and literally sweeping all the awards in one category. Woodbury students in the past received the first prize in one or both categories of this national competition now for four years in a row.

Krekorian to talk with small business owners
Small business owners have a chance to talk with California Assembly Member Paul Krekorian on Friday, June 19 at Woodbury University. Krekorian, whose 43rd Assembly District includes Burbank, Glendale, the Los Feliz/Silver Lake area, and much of the San Fernando Valley, will be on campus for a National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) member meeting. The event takes place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Professor's installation opens in NYC
Woodbury interior architecture professor Joshua Stein’s 'Reef', an interactive installation with LA-based architect Rob Ley, is now open at Storefront for Art and Architecture in New York City. The installation, which runs through July 25, investigates the role emerging material technology can play in the sensitive reprogramming of architectural and public space.

June 10 event features Disney animation
Join Don Hahn and a panel of distinguished guests for a discussion of Walt Stanchfield’s Drawn to Life series at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 at Woodbury University’s Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium. Drawn to Life: 20 Years of Disney Master Classes is a two volume collection of the legendary lectures from Sranchfield, a long-time Disney animator, and is edited by Hahn, a Disney filmmaker of more than 30 years who produced the classic "Beauty and the Beast." 

Woodbury co-sponsors accounting roundtable
Woodbury University and BDO Seidman are sponsoring "Fear of Fair Market Values - Mark to Market," a June 10 roundtable discussion for the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Chartered Accountants in the United States. Dr. John Karayan, chair of the accounting department at Woodbury, and adjunct professor and PWC emeritus partner Frank Murphy will be among the roundtable participants at the event at BDO in Century City.

Join us for 'Splendors of the Nile' alumni trip
Learn about ancient Egyptian history during lectures in Cairo and on board a cruise during Woodbury University's "Splendors of the Nile" alumni trip November 11-22. Click HERE for all of the details.

Dwell magazine profiles architecture professors
Congratulations to Woodbury adjunct architecture faculty Hadley and Peter Arnold whose new home is featured in the June 2009 issue of Dwell.  As described in the article written by Sarah Amelar, the house is "as green as they knew how" to design it, with energy and water issues as fundamental drivers behind the design.

¡Viva Verde! Scholarship gala is a success
More than 650 friends of Woodbury were on hand on May 3 at The Beverly Hilton for the Woodbury University Gala 2009 scholarship benefit that raised more than $250,000 for scholarships. In this economic environment, it was inspiring to witness Woodbury's friends, donors, and partners help us to raise the funds needed to help students complete their education. The theme this year was ¡Viva Verde! What’s Green, What’s New, What’s Green with You? Inspired by the “green” theme, three community awards were presented to outstanding individuals/corporations committed to being socially responsible in their fields. Thom Mayne of Morphosis received the Leadership in Architecture Award and Ray Anderson of Interface was presented with the Leadership in Design Award. Johnson Controls received the Leadership in Business Award. Meteorologist and reporter Josh Rubenstein of CBS 2 and KCAL 9 was the evening’s master of ceremonies.

Caps and gowns galore at Woodbury
More than 4,000 students and family members celebrated on Saturday, May 9 at Woodbury University’s annual commencement ceremony. Jonathan Brown, president of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, was the morning’s keynote speaker. Brown spoke to the Class of 2009 about the importance and value of comparative advantage in life and the seen and the unseen effects of decision making. Also on the stage to deliver inspiring remarks were Daniel Bejines '09, Gayane Tatulyan '09, and Thomas Vessella MA 2009.

Get answers May 23 to your admissions questions
Do you have a question about our majors, the admission process, campus housing, or financial aid? Come chat with us! Woodbury University's Office of Admissions will host a live online chat on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).  You can log-in and speak to a counselor live. Please CLICK HERE  to enter the chat on Saturday.

Woodbury to host 'Little Mermaid' anniversary
ASIFA-Hollywood will celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of Walt Disney Animation’s beloved films, “The Little Mermaid,” with an evening with lively discussion with some of the animators and crew members at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 at the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium at Woodbury University.

Professor earns award for water disinfecting idea
Woodbury assistant professor Eric Olsen displayed prototypes of his Solar Water Disinfecting Tarpaulin as part of an invited exhibition at the Palazzo Isimbardi in Milan in conjunction with the 2009 Salone di Milano. The Solar Water Disinfecting Tarpaulin received a Well-Tech Award, recognizing its "technological innovation and sustainable value as well as its accessibility and contribution to the improvement of the quality of life."

Graphic design students work to create a sustainable LA
Unhealthy inland air, poor tap water imported from afar, and semi-paralyzed roadways are enduring Los Angeles hallmarks. The city has made progress toward becoming more sustainable, but there is much more left to do so Woodbury graphic design students students are working in creative teams to tackle these problems. The special six-month project is part of collaboration with Sapient International, the largest independent interactive agency in the world with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Munich.

Join us for design exhibit and animation showcase
Join us on Friday, May 8 for two events -- the 2009 Woodbury Animation Showcase and the ‘Texture of Design’ annual exhibition of graphic design students’ work. The events include screenings of senior animation students' work, as well as the best student design work in graphic design, typography, photography, package design, and interactive design.

Woodbury offers free computer graphics workshop
Thinking about pursuing a design degree? Woodbury is offering a free computer graphics summer workshop for high school students. The workshop is two days a week, May 18 – July 31 on the Woodbury campus. Registration is now open and space is limited.

Woodbury to host AIGA student portfolio day
Woodbury University will host a number of graphic design-related events next month, including the American Institute of Graphic Arts, AIGA/LA Annual Student Portfolio Day.  Graphic design student members from colleges and universities throughout Los Angeles will be on Woodbury's Burbank campus on Saturday, May 2 with 75 professional designers who will review student portfolios throughout the day.  Students will have the opportunity to get one-on-one feedback about their work before shopping their portfolios to design studios after graduation.

'Culture of Fear' author to speak at Woodbury
On Friday, April 24, Woodbury University's School of Media, Culture & Design’s Psychology Department will host Dr. Barry Glassner to discuss his new book, The Gospel of Food. Featured in the movie Bowling for Columbine and author of the bestselling book The Culture of Fear, Glassner’s new book takes on America’s love-hate relationship with food and reveals the reason we are so captivated, and confused by this basic human need.

Join us for April 25 Graduate & Weekend open house
Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday April 25 for Woodbury’s Graduate & Evening & Weekend Intensive Program Open House.  The open house is an opportunity to learn which program may be right for you, in-depth program presentations by professors and admissions counselors available to answer questions throughout the day.  Attendees will receive an application fee waiver.

Campus comes together for Earth Day celebration
LEED AP Interior Designer and green living expert Alegre Ramos will share “The 5Rs of Sustainable Living in a Consumer Economy” during Woodbury’s Sustainability Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 22. The program is from noon to 1 p.m. at Woody's. Other Earth Day activities include Low Carbon Diet Day and a "What’s Your Ecological Footprint?" exhibit. Both all-day events are at Woody’s.

Woodbury to host WASC party on April 17
It's a party!  WASC's annual meeting is in town and 800 representatives from colleges and universities in California and Hawaii will be in Hollywood.  Woodbury is throwing them a party on Friday, April 17, and we invite you to attend! WASC is the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the accrediting commission that accredits Woodbury.

Join us for April 17 Discovery Dinner, April 21 chat
Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 17 for Woodbury University's Discovery Dinner. Admitted students and their families are invited to meet with the faculty of their major.  Student leaders from various Woodbury organizations will be available to talk about their campus experiences. For students who are still considering their options, chat with us online on Tuesday, April 21 to get answers about Woodbury's majors, the admission process, campus housing, or financial aid.

'Logistical Dreams' exhibition opens April 17
Come by Woodbury University’s Wedge Gallery on Friday, April 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. for an exhibition of photography and video by Paul Groh mixed with a “Friday Fix at Six” event with food and drinks. The show, “Logistical Dreams,” is a multi-sensory photographic, video, auditory, and olfactory look at the surreal landscapes and images from today’s warehousing, transportation and distribution systems spawned by globalized trade. The exhibition runs through April 26.

Architecture student wins honors in LA AIA's '2x8'
Congratulations to School of Architecture student Ahdom Sayre, who won third place prize in the 2009 LA AIA 2x8 competition.  The 2x8 is an annual exhibition sponsored by the AIA/LA, showcasing exemplary student work from architecture and design institutions throughout California.  Each of the participating academic programs selects two projects that exemplify its core vision.

Visual effects designer to speak April 8
Peter Webb, a visual effects designer who has worked on hit films such as Batman Forever and Terminal Velocity, will present a lecture and demonstration at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 in the Powell Galley at the Design Center on the Woodbury University campus.

Majestic exec to discuss careers and community service
Majestic Realty executive and Majestic Realty Foundation founding president Fran Inman will explore “Career, Companies, and Community Service” at noon on Wednesday, April 1 in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium at Woodbury. Her appearance is part of the School of Business Dean’s Lecture Series. The event is free and is open to the public.

Woodbury's Stein part of 'màsTransit' winning project
Los Angeles' transportation woes are legendary, but solutions have been elusive. An interdisciplinary team featuring designers Joshua G. Stein/Radical Craft, Aaron Whelton/AAW Studio, and Jaclyn Thomforde, with city planner Jacob M. Brostoff envision màsTransit -- a regional high-speed rail for Los Angeles with a landscape to match -- as a way to address the city's needs and recently took the first place prize in the international design competition A New Infrastructure: Innovative Transit Solutions for Los Angeles. Stein is a member of the Woodbury faculty.

Psychology students to present research papers
Four senior psychology majors from Woodbury University’s School of Media, Culture & Design have had their research projects accepted at the 21st annual convention of the Association for Psychological Science (APS). The students and two Woodbury professors will travel to San Francisco in May to present their research projects. APS is a national association and the second largest convention in psychology. In addition to APS, these students will present their work at Woodbury’s Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference on April 24 in the Fletcher Jones Auditorium on the Woodbury campus.

Artists explore 'Sustainability' in new exhibition
With the upcoming 40th anniversary of Earth Day and a growing scientific body of evidence about the causes of climate change, many believe the time is ripe both to celebrate and to press on. Woodbury Hollywood Exhibitions will present “Sustainability,” a group exhibition of Los Angeles based artists, March 28 – May 9. The artists address the issue of sustainability in various ways—through the adaptive reuse of materials and the investigation of locales, by designing a low-carbon foot print residence, creating an eco-loop within an artwork, taking direct personal action, or looking to the impact on land, water, air, health, and social connections. An opening reception will be held from 6 - 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. 

Woodbury to host Burbank Int'l Film Fest

For one week, Woodbury University will be the cinema hub for the Hollywood community. Woodbury University is hosting the 1st Annual Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) from March 22 – March 29.  Check it out!

Do manners bring success? Find out at etiquette dinner
Do you feel confident attending a five-course business dinner, or does the thought of that scare you? Do you know which fork to use for your main course? Do you know which side to place your name badge? Join Woodbury on March 5 for the annual etiquette dinner to find out the answers to these questions and more.

Join us for adult program information sessions
Woodbury University will host a series of information sessions for adults interested in Graduate and Weekend/Evening Adult Programs. The sessions will be held during the evening, on the weekend, and even online. Find out more about how you can get started on your future at Woodbury.

Disney animation exec to speak on March 11
Mike Moon, an art director, producer, director, animator, and winner of two Emmys, will speak at Woodbury on Wednesday, March 11. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium. A reception, with refreshments, will take place immediately after in the Malburg Atrium.

Woodbury launches MArch program
Building on the success of the School of Architecture’s undergraduate program, Woodbury is launching a new Master of Architecture degree program that takes advantage of the diverse research opportunities in Southern California to produce critically effective and inventive designers who can address the architectural, environmental and urban challenges of the contemporary world. The program begins Fall 2009 and applications for the first class are being accepted through April 20.

Make a mark – Be a student leader
Are you an enthusiastic student who wants to make a difference in your campus community? Do you want to make things better for your fellow students? Do you want to leave a legacy at Woodbury? You may be perfect for a Student Leadership position. Learn more about the following positions: Resident Advisor, SOAR Peer Advisor, Academic Peer Mentor, Tutor, ASG Executive Board, Program Board, International Peer Advisor, Residential International Peer Advisor, and Greek Council Executive Board. Applications available in the Office of Student Development starting Monday, February 23.

Woodbury considers ideas for the urban future
How, through the remaking of our cities, can we foster the particulars of place and identity in the face of global monoculture? How can growth agendas be defined by local and community concerns and values? What is the role of the (landscape, architect, urban) designer in visualizing alternative possibilities for the overtaxed landscapes and outdated economies of the Urban West? Join us, beginning February 23, for the Woodbury University School of Architecture's Spring 2009 Lecture + Discussions Series, New Prosperities: Contemporary Ideas for the Future of Urban Centers in the American West.

LA Chamber honors Woodbury for leadership
Woodbury University is the recipient of the Corporate Leadership Award from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Woodbury, which is now celebrating its 125th anniversary, was one of the founding members of the LA Chamber. More than 1,100 business and civic leaders attended the Chamber's 120th annual inaugural dinner at LA Live, where Automobile Club of Southern California CEO Thomas McKernan received the Chamber's Civic Medal of Honor and Occidental Petroleum Corp. Chairman and CEO Dr. Ray Irani was honored as a Distinguished Business Leader.

Woodbury to host 'Valley Summit II: Designing the SFV'

The San Fernando Valley epitomizes suburban sprawl, but surprisingly little scholarship exits about the Valley’s archi­tecture and urban design. Join us February 12-13 for Woodbury University's Valley Summit II —Design­ing the SFV. The conference from the School of Architecture will bring together a group of scholars and community design experts who will present strategies on how we might begin to understand and, poten­tially, augment the 345 square miles that constitute the San Fernando Valley.

Trustee, former dean earns AIA honor
Louis Naidorf, FAIA, former dean of Woodbury's School of Architecture, has been named the the 2009 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Service by the American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) . This award is presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding contributions to the improvement of the built environment and the architectural profession, as well as contributions to the lives of citizens served by the profession. From his 44-story Exxon Building in Houston, to his projects in California, control of solar gain has been an important criterion for Naidorf.

Woodbury to host consul general of Mexico in LA
Woodbury University’s International Studies Program will host the consul general of Mexico in Los Angeles on Friday, Feb. 6. A reception for Juan Marcos Gutierrez-Gonzales will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the Ahmanson Main Space followed by a presentation from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Auditorium.

Students to 'Emerge' in city-wide graphic design exhibit
Woodbury graphic design students will exhibit their work come February in a city-wide exhibition. The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) is hosting the exhibition, "Emerge," which involves students from various colleges and universities in the Los Angeles area. Each school will have an opportunity to showcase the  work of AIGA student members, and selected students will receive scholarship  awards for design excellence.  The exhibition will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on February 7 on the campus of Loyola  Marymount.

Girardi traces his path from graffiti to design excellence
How do you go from spray painting graffiti to being the youngest recipient of the prestigious 1999 DaimlerChrysler Award for Design Excellence? Join us February 5 when Peter Girardi of "Crank Yankers," "Minoriteam," and "Saul of the Molemen" fame talks about his journey.

Join us Feb. 12 for online admissions chat
Are you thinking about enrolling in Woodbury's Weekend & Evening Adult Programs and want to learn more? Don't have time to set up an appointment with an admissions counselor? Join our convenient online discussion from home or work and have all of your questions answered by following these simple steps on Thursday, February 12. The chat is from 9 a.m. to noon.

Interior architecture student wins national award
Danae Ledgerwood, a Woodbury interior architecture student now finishing her last semester of studies, has just won the prestigious 2008 Donald G. Brinkmann Scholarship competition. Legerwood’s work was selected from more than 80 submissions from top interior design programs across the country invited to participate in the commercial design competition. She will receive the award on February 1 in New York City at the Contract Magazine awards breakfast.

'Topographies' opens in Hollywood on Feb. 14
Join us February 14 for the opening reception for the solo art exhibition “Topographies" at Woodbury Hollywood Exhibitions. Los Angeles artist Charles Hachadourian creates topographical portraits from particular sites that he has well established connections to, ranging from Armenia, to the nearby Pasadena Arroyo Secco, to his own backyard. The reception from 6 to 9 p.m. for the exhibition of sculptures is free and open to the public.

Questions about Woodbury? Chat online with us Jan. 27
Do you have a question about Woodbury's majors, the admission process, campus housing, or financial aid? Come chat with us! Woodbury's Office of Admissions will host a live online chat from 4 to 6 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on Tuesday, January 27. You can log-in and speak to a counselor live. Please CLICK HERE  to enter the chat on Tuesday.

'Meet the Design Firms' event set for January 27
Woodbury students have an opportunity to make professional contacts at the "Meet the Design Firms" program from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27 in the Ahmanson Main Space. The deadline for firms to register is January 23. Students are asked to please come prepared with resumes and/or business cards to exchange.

Expert to explore 'Clothing as Status' on Jan. 28

The Fashion Design Department of Woodbury University and the John P. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation invite you to attend “Clothing as Status: The First 20,000 Years,” a lecture on January 28 by Dr. Elizabeth Wayland Barber. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Auditorium on the Woodbury campus, with a book signing and refreshments at 8:30 p.m.

Join us Feb. 10 for 'Levering a Feminist Interior Practice'
The School of Architecture and the Department of Interior Architecture invite you to attend a lecture by Julieanna Preston. “Wedges & Shims: Levering a Feminist Interior Practice” will begin at 7 p.m. on February 10 in the Fletcher Jones Auditorium at Woodbury.

Navigate the 'Obstacle Course'
Michael Arata's solo art exhibition "Obstacle Course" will open January 27 with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on January 27 at Woodbury University. The free exhibit, which runs through February 28 in the Cabrini Gallery, includes interactive paintings and sculptural floorworks by Los Angeles artist Michael Arata who invites us to playfully navigate this exhibition in a manner that reminds us of our challenges in the everyday physical, as well as digital, world. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

A Few Zines Show: Dispatches from the Edge
The work of John Southern, an adjunct professor in the School of Architecture at Woodbury, was selected to be included in the A Few Zines show at Studio X in New York City. Southern’s zine, Sumoscraper: A Cultural Content Container, is featured in the show and is a written and graphic critiqueof the current trends within the design profession.

Welcome, Woodbury students!
Classes will begin on Monday, January 12 at Woodbury. Check out the full schedule of Spring 2009 Welcome Week activities, including barbecues, mixers, music, game night, and more. Plus, classes will be on break on Tuesday, January 20 so that students can watch President-elect Barack Obama take the oath of office.

Happy New Year: A 2009 message from the President
As Woodbury University enters its 125^th year, it is significant that this past year has been one of the most notable and successful years in our long and storied history. What do we anticipate in 2009? More success.

Woodbury to host SMART car launch
On Tuesday, January 13., Woodbury will host a delegation of fashion and automotive journalists from China for the launch of the Mercedes-Benz SMART car in China. The head of Mercedes-Benz and the head of Mercedes-Benz production in China and other dignitaries will also be on hand.   The official launch will kick off with a fashion event at 11 a.m. that will position the SMART car not as an automobile, but as a lifestyle. 

Join us for art, fashion, architecture exhibitions
Looking to add a little culture to your life? Check out Woodbury's slate of exhibitions and opening receptions at the Burbank campus and at the Woodbury Hollywood Exhibitions location on Hollywood Boulevard. Topics range from the fashion display "Under-Exposed: Underwear Over Time" to an LA Forum-organized "Lineweights" exhibition of architects' work to Charles Hachadourian's solo sculpture exhibition "Topographies" .

Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies seeks fellows
Woodbury University’s Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies is now seeking students and faculty who want to challenge themselves through the Fellows Program, which includes the Senior Fellows for faculty members and the Junior Fellows for students. Both awards are directed at our overarching goal: to pursue learning and research freed from disciplinary boundaries while upholding the university’s commitments to academic quality, innovation, creativity, and social responsibility.

Students to study, spend holidays in Rome
Seventeen Woodbury students from the School of Architecture will spend the holiday season in Rome with professors Jose Parral and Dr. Paulette Singley.  During their 27-day stay in Rome, students will visit the Vatican, ancient Roman Forum, baths of Caracalla, and the Pantheon.  Students will witness the eternal city as it sparkles and twinkles during the holidays and they will spend New Year's Eve in Rome. Plus they'll earn three credits toward their degrees.

School of Architecture declares 'Year of the Valley'
The San Fernando Valley means different things depending who you ask. Suburban paradise or out-of-control sprawl? Prosperous business and housing sectors or gritty industrial lots and hard-scrabble apartment complexes? Now, the Valley is the focus of classes, studios, and seminars in Woodbury's School of Architecture.  During the "Year of the Valley," faculty and students are focusing on issues ranging from community design and outreach to public access television stations and the challenges of water reclamation or heat islands. The scope of research will range from the utopian to the highly pragmatic.

Congratulations! Woodbury earns NASAD nod
The animation, fashion design, graphic design, and interior architecture programs in Woodbury's School of Media, Culture & Design have achieved accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Accreditation, in practical terms, is a stamp of approval, a sign that Woodbury ascribes to, believes in, and has met an external set of basic criteria. Woodbury sought NASAD accreditation to demonstrate its commitment to excellence and to use its nationally recognized standards as a base of academic strength and operational integrity.

Professor's exhibition opens November 15
Woodbury adjunct faculty member and LA artist Keith Walsh will debut his solo exhibition “Borrowing a Corpse to Resurrect a Soul” at the Kristi Engle Gallery. An opening reception will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, and the exhibition will run through December 20. The phrase "Borrowing a Corpse to Resurrect a Soul”  comes from a business strategist who has paraphrased a passage from the ancient Chinese military manual The Art of War by Sun Tzu.  The idea is to take a language, an appearance, or a stratagem that has been forgotten, and re-formulate it in order to surprise the enemy. 

Norwegian composer's tour stops at Woodbury
Norwegian composer and guitarist Gisle Krogseth will present a concert of original and contemporary works in November at Woodbury University's Los Angeles Times Library in an event that is free and open to the public. He will be accompanied by Armenian violinist Ophelia Nanagyulyan and local guitar virtuoso Marty Tippens.

Superheroes, zombies and masked wrestlers
While often disregarded as empty entertainment,superheroes, zombies, and luchas are more than the sum of their parts. The uncanny double has maintained a consistent presence in literature, philosophy, psychology and art from the nineteenth century to the present day, but during certain moments of historical crisis and social instability it has had a heightened influence on culture. In the uncertain space that exists between secret identities and the worlds of the living and the dead, that which is hidden often comes to light. This free Friday, November 14 presentation, which includes Woodbury's Dr. Amy Pederson, will examine the way in which these cultural forms allow us to map social anxieties, and produce narratives of power and powerlessness, violence and morality.

Help Woodbury win Archinect poster contest
You can help Woodbury win Archinect's best lecture poster contest. According to Archinect, Woodbury University, University of Nebraska Lincoln and University of Tennessee, Knoxville appear to be leading in the polls for best lecture poster for Fall '08. Cast a vote by Sunday, and check out all the candidates. Pick your favorite and vote here!

Exploring the field of costume
The Costume Designers Guild & Woodbury University's Fashion Design Department invite you to the second annual "Exploring the Field of Costume" panel with distinguished designered and illustrators on Thursday, November 13. Refreshments are at 6 p.m. and the panel will begin its discussion at 7 p.m. Panelists include Isis Mussenden (The Chronicles of Narnia, Shrek) Mary Vogt (Pushing Daisies, Son of the Mask, Men in Black), Emmy-winner Van Broughton Ramsey (Comanche Moon, Buffalo Girls, Lonesome Dove), and Phillip Boutte.

'Graphic Design for Places and Spaces' set for Nov. 6
Wayne Hunt will discuss "Graphic Design for Places and Spaces" during the Thursday, November 6 graphic design lecture series presentation at Woodbury. The program will begin at 6 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium.

Roy Disney receives Ray Bradbury Creativity Award
The Woodbury University Library Associates proudly presented Roy Disney with the Ray Bradbury Creativity Award on November 1. The event also included a screening of the movie The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, written by Bradbury and produced by Disney.

Professors, MBA student head to China
Anita Minassian, an MBA student and 2007 Woodbury graduate in fashion marketing, recently left for Beijing to join professors Dr. Karen Kaigler-Walker, marketing, and Dr. Zelda Gilbert, psychology. Dr. Kaigler-Walker and Dr. Gilbert currently are in Beijing researching Chinese women's appearance motivation and body image satisfaction.

See 'Sole Perspective' at Woodbury
See a preview of the pilot for a new reality television show Sole Perspective™, set at Woodbury and featuring Woodbury fashion design and architecture students and designers from Bernardo Footwear, maker of the Bernardo Sandal, inspired by the designs of Bernard Rudofsky. The pilot will be previewed at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28 and at the same time on Wednesday, October 29 in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium.

'Careers in Business' event draws top firms
Woodbury University will host a "Careers in Business" recruiting event from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29 in the Malburg Atrium.  Companies such as NBC/Universal, Lockheed Federal Credit Union, Aflac, Miller, Kaplan & Arase, the Franchise Tax Board, and Spherion Staffing have already registered and will be recruiting for full-time, part-time, and/or internship positions.  For more information, please call 818.252.5210.

Innovative Images to open October 29
Join us on Monday, October 27 for the opening reception for Innovative Images, an experimental animation exhibition curated by Angela Diamos. An assistant professor in animation at Woodbury University, Diamos has spent 25 years in special effects animation and currently exhibits as a hybrid animation artist. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. in the Malburg Atrium at Woodbury University, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. The opening night screenings will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium.

Innovative Images to open October 27
Join us on Monday, October 27 for the opening reception for Innovative Images, an experimental animation exhibition curated by Angela Diamos. An assistant professor in animation at Woodbury University, Diamos has spent 25 years in special effects animation and currently exhibits as a hybrid animation artist. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. in the Malburg Atrium at Woodbury University, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. The opening night screenings will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium.

CEO to host 'Cyber Security' on October 22

Award-winning Disney producer comes to Woodbury
In celebration of the release of Don Hahn's latest book, The Alchemy of Animation, ASIFA-Hollywood invites you to attend a panel discussion at Woodbury University. The program, featuring several of the most influential animators working today, begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 20 in the Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium on the Woodbury campus.

Join us Oct. 14-18 for Founder's Week festivities
Join the Woodbury University community October 14-18 events for Founder's Week. Woodbury will kick off the celebration on October 14 by presenting the Movers & Shapers Award to Burbank community leader Jack O’Neill, COO of the Bob Hope Family Estate and Legacy and former NBC executive. On October 15, alumni, MBA students, recruiters, corporate sponsors, and friends will play in the Woodbury Golf Tournament at Brookside Golf Club, Pasadena. There will also be an MBA and MOL "Mix & Mingle." The Founders’ Family & Community Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 18 in the Alumni Quad will feature a free buffet, games, entertainment, and new building tours. Finally, join us for Oktoberfest from 5 p.m. to midnight on October 18.

Hollywood exhibitions opens with 'Pile-Up'
"Analytic & Synthetic Pile-Up," the inaugural exhibition at Woodbury Hollywood Exhibitions will open with a reception from 6-9 p.m. on Saurday, October 18. Analytic & Synthetic Pile-Up is a group exhibition featuring sculpture, painting, and photography by 15 Los Angeles artists. The artworks in the exhibition utilize a "piling-up"--a multi-layering of concepts or materials--where the elements are chunky and disjunctive in some works, and seamless or autonomous in others. This event is free and open to the public.

New students invited to Preview Day on October 18
Woodbury University's Admissions Preview Day will be held Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Preview Day schedule includes workshops for prospective freshmen, transfer, and graduate students. Students will get information about the admissions process, student life, and financial aid.

Jack O'Neill earns Movers & Shapers Award
Jack O’Neill is the recipient of the 2008 Woodbury University Movers and Shapers Award that recognizes those who have demonstrated leadership and have made significant contributions to the Burbank community. During his more than 30 years of involvement in Burbank civic and business life, O’Neill has been instrumental in bettering the city. Woodbury will honor O'Neill during a Tuesday, October 14 award luncheon.

FunD Drive...and off we go!

Woodbury University will kick off this year’s fund drive with a sweepstakes of a Mercedes-Benz Smart Car! Sold in 37 countries worldwide, the Smart Fortwo car entered the U.S. market in January and retails between $11,590 and $13,590. When you donate to the Woodbury University Annual Fund, you will be given the option to automatically be entered into the SmartCar FUNd DRIVE Sweepstakes. A donation of $50 is requested; there is no purchase necessary. One entry per person. Donations are tax deductible. Winner must pay all appropriate sales taxes.

Dr. Clift to lead School of Media, Culture & Design
The School of Media, Culture & Design at Woodbury University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Edward Clift to the role of director for the 2008-2009 academic year. Dr. Clift holds a doctorate in communication from the University of Utah, a master’s degree from the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, and a master of fine arts in photography from the Savannah College of Art & Design. He looks forward to overseeing the next stage of growth for the school as it fulfills its mission to prepare undergraduates for exciting academic and career opportunities associated with the creative industries of Southern California.

Latino student success brings national honors
Woodbury's School of Architecture has been selected as one of only three "Examples of Excelencia" (examples of excellence) in a national initiative to identify and honor university programs and departments boosting Latino college enrollment, performance, and graduation.

Woodbury to host student animation film fest
ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animator Educator’s Forum will host its first Student Animation Film Festival on October 18 at Woodbury University. The festival, which begins at 10 a.m., will feature short film submissions from students as well as a free demo reel and portfolio review for the public.

Henry T. Segerstrom receives Shulman Award
Orange County philanthropist and businessman Henry T. Segerstrom has been recognized at Woodbury University with the 2008 Julius Shulman Communication Award. Past recipients of the Shulman Award, named for the famed architectural photographer and friend of the university, have included actor Dustin Hoffman, actress Lily Tomlin, publisher Benedikt Taschen, Crystal Cathedral pastor Dr. Robert H. Schuller, and “California’s Gold” host Huell Howser.

Fall start still available for org leadership master's
Woodbury University is still accepting applications for the Master of Organizational Leadership second session fall cohort. The fall cohort will begin Thursday October 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Burbank campus. Learn more about this program and apply at our next information session on September 13. The session is from 10 a.m. to noon in the Saffell Boardroom and will be conducted by Don St. Clair, chair of the Organizational Leadership Program. To get started on your future, please contact Glisery Colon, Admissions Counselor, at 818.252.5234 or glisery.colon@woodbury.edu.

Bachelor pads and architecture come together
Woodbury's Norman Millar and Dr. Paulette Singley will be at the Hammer Museum on Tuesday, September 23 to talk about architecture and seduction.

Sept. 23 event to look at 'Disney: The Creative Icon'
The Woodbury University School of Business will kick off its 2008-2009 Dean's Lecture Series with "Disney: The Creative Icon - Present and Future" on Tuesday, September 23. Steve Milovich, senior vice president of corporate human resources for the Walt Disney Company, will be the featured speaker at this free event in Woodbury's new Fletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium.

Woodbury to host Sept. 20 college & career fair
More than 2,500 students and 130 educational institutions will be on one campus -- Woodbury's -- for the 16th annual Burbank USD College and Career Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20. Join us from 9 a.m. to noon. Woodbury is located at 7500 Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. For more information, please call 818.252.5221.

Sculpture exhibit opens with Sept. 16 reception
Rebecca Ripple's solo sculpture exhibition will open with a Tuesday, September 16 reception. Check out how Ripple's work incorporates the use of text, which often relates to a part of the body, with a surprising use of materials. The free reception is from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Cabrini Gallery at Woodbury University, and the exhibition will run through October 11.

'Team Business' sessions to focus on e-commerce
Burbank residents and business owners who want to start, grow, or develop their business to its fullest potential will be on the Woodbury campus during coming weeks. Woodbury University’s School of Business will host and sponsor the TEAM Business – The Redevelopment Agency - City of Burbank’s three-week e-Commerce series on Wednesday, September 17, Wednesday, September 24, and Wednesday, October 1.

Dr. Chekuri is SENCER Leadership Fellow
Woodbury's Dr. Nageswar Rao Chekuri has been elected a 2008-2009 SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities) Leadership Fellow by the National Fellowship Board of the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement.  As a SENCER Leadership Fellow, he joins 75 other faculty and academic leaders across the country who will assist scholars who are interested in applying science and mathematics to pressing civic issues.

Woodbury's Jones earns notice as a top Valley CFO
Ken Jones, chief financial officer of Woodbury University, has been recognized by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as the top not-for-profit CFO in the Valley. Congratulations!

Professor's Sundance Channel series now airing
Catch Woodbury architecture professor Stan Bertheaud's documentary, "Architecture School," now airing on the Sundance Channel. This uplifting series follows a group of Tulane architecture students who design and build a house in New Orleans for a low-income family recovering from Hurricane Katrina.

“Can You Dig It!” arts festival set for Aug. 30
Woodbury University’s “Can You Dig It!” arts festival will bring poets, painters, musicians, photographers, jewelry crafters, and other artists together on Saturday, August 30. The free festival will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Woodbury’s main campus at 7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank.

Welcome, Woodbury students!
Woodbury is welcoming new and returning students, with the 2008-2009 academic year getting started on Monday, August 25. Welcome Week 2008 activities include a special dinner, a trip to Venice Beach, a comedy show, a pool party, mixers, Labor Day bash, an art festival, and more. Check out the schedule of events.

San Diego campus finds a new home
Woodbury’s San Diego campus has a new home. After calling downtown Eighth Avenue home for many years, the School of Architecture is now located in the San Diego neighborhood of Barrio Logan.

Dwell features San Diego professor's '2inns'
Designer and developer Sebastian Mariscal, who teaches at Woodbury's San Diego architecture program, wanted to create a big deck with a canopy. The result is a pair of identical houses called 2inns (pronounced “twins”) that Mariscal designed on a La Jolla hillside overlooking the Pacific. To see more about Mariscal's project, read Double the Pleasure in the new issue of Dwell.

Professor's idea for clean water earns notice from CNN
Eric Olsen's new portable water purifier is being touted as "a major step forward in the fight against disease and mortality in the Third World" in a new CNN.com story. Read about this Woodbury faculty member's new invention and how it could clean polluted water that claims the lives of more than a million people each year.

Jr. Fellows to address population change, sustainability
The increasing number of human beings on the planet (from 3 billion in 1960 to more than 9 billion in 2050) creates a host of issues for us to confront. Seven Woodbury students who have been chosen as The Junior Fellows in Transdisciplinarity for 2008 will collaborate with Dr. Douglas Cremer, director of the Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies, in a special seminar to address issues related to population change and sustainability, a topic that emerged from their application essays on current topics of pressing interest.

Students take top honors in national design contest
Students from the Woodbury School of Architecture cleaned up once again at the annual ACSA/AISC Steel Design Student Competition, taking multiple first and third place prizes as well as honorable mentions. It's become a Woodbury tradition, with architecture students regularly winning top honors in this highly competitive contest.

Costa Rica serves as classroom on global apparel
Woodbury students recently returned from two and half weeks of study and research related to the apparel industry in Costa Rica. Students earlier studied the garment industry in the United States, with an emphasis on Los Angeles - including some eye-opening field trips, according to Dr. E.B. Gendel, the economics professor who is teaching the course. To read about this journey, check out Dr. Gendel’s blog and online photo album. (Click on “Follow Us” in the menu bar in the left margin. Feel free to explore the rest of the site, too.)

Canyon House brings honors for two faculty members
The work of two Woodbury adjunct architecture faculty members has earned honors from in the annual American Institute of  Architects Los Angeles Chapter (AIA/LA) awards program, one of the most competitive in the country.

Woodbury welcomes aLA workshop (en Español)
Students and faculty from Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio in Madrid, Spain are now on the Woodbury campus for aLA, a 4-week all-inclusive summer arrchitecture program being taught in Spanish.

Architecture grad part of new design reality show
Look for Woodbury alumnus Bryan Oknyansky on television soon as part of Sole Perspective™, America’s first reality television competition to take on the world of shoe design. Oknyansky earned a bachelor of architecture degree in May and took part in weeks of filming for the series, with the pilot concluding June 3. The reality-based format brings together aspiring footwear designers who compete against one another in a series of weekly design-related challenges. Read more about the contest and Oknyansky.

Professor's project part of changing Los Angeles
Space is at a premium in most of Los Angeles, but there are small lots available throughout the city.  The challenge is turning a lot as small as 600 square feet and just 12 feet wide into something that is desirable. Jeanine Centuori, an architecture professor at Woodbury University and a principal in the firm UrbanRock Design, is on the cutting edge of doing just that.

Woodbury experts to share Va. Tech lessons learned
In the months since the shootings at Virginia Tech, faculty at universities across the country are examining how they should respond to disturbing student behavior. Two Woodbury experts on student learning and development will share their approach for helping faculty assess and respond to "red flag" behavior inside the classroom at the 2008 International Assessment & Retention Conference.

Professors take on appearances in China
Two Woodbury University professors recently traveled to China to talk about a topic most Westerners might not associate that country -- the socio-psychological aspects of fashion and appearance.

Professor's 'Blood Harvest' a chilling read
Woodbury faculty member Bruce Cook is a man of many talents. He started his career as laser physicist on the Apollo Project and is now gaining recognition for the new book Blood Harvest, which deals with racism in the heyday of the Klu Klux Klan.

Former U.S. Treasurer addresses graduates
Former U.S. Treasurer and current Secretary of the California State and Consumer Services Agency Rosario Marin spoke to more than 425 graduates during Woodbury University's commencement ceremonies on May 10.

Woodbury scholarship gala showcases 'Brilliance'
Brilliance. It’s not only the theme, it’s what guests at the Woodbury 2008 Gala  find in the collections of student fashion designers. This May 4 scholarship benefit and fashion show at the Beverly Hilton a celebration of Woodbury and its students, with net proceeds going to the Woodbury Scholarship Fund. 

Announcing the new School of Media, Culture & Design
The Woodbury departments of Animation, Communication, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, and Psychology have joined to create the new School of Media, Culture & Design. Join us May 9 for a progressive exhibit and dinner.

Learn about the MBA at April 30 online chat
Is an MBA from Woodbury might be the right choice for you? During an April 30 online chat, you can learn about admissions, financial aid, upcoming start dates, and other details necessary to get started on your future.

'A Tale of Two Cities' examines immigration
A new Wedge Gallery exhibition, A Tale of Two Queen Cities, will use digital murals produced collaboratively by two teams of faculty and students at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, and at Woodbury University to explore the impacts of Latino immigration on the cultural landscapes of Charlotte and Los Angeles. The free exhibition runs through April 26.

Experimental, textile designs on display in Hollywood
Don't miss "Re:fuse: An exhibition of experimental design and InVESTigations: an exhibition of textile design" presented by the School of Media Culture & Design and Woodbury's fashion design students. A reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at the Woodbury University Center for Community Research and Design (CCRD), 6518 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood.

Shifting Focus: Experts to explore future of the Valley
What will be the San Fernando Valley’s identity as it shifts focus from a collection of suburbs to a regional center? On Friday, April 18, leaders from across the Valley will convene at Woodbury to explore the four planning principles of housing, transportation, recreation, and work.

Famed graphic designer to visit April 22
Rod Dyer, the designer of instantly recognizable logos and symbols for Maverick Records, Gramercy Pictures, The Disney Channel, Entertainment Tonight, and Outlook Films, will discuss his work at a Tuesday, April 22 event at Woodbury.

Woodbury to host psychology research forum
The first ever Woodbury University Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference will be presented April 26, providing an opportunity for undergraduate psychology students from across the country to come to the Woodbury campus to present outstanding research projects.

2x8:SKIN exhibit features Woodbury students
The work of Woodbury students Ryan Klinger and Karina Davtyan will be seen in the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles’ exhibit 2x8:SKIN, opening March 27 at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. Klinger and Davtyan earned a $1,500 scholarship for their project, “Folded Suture.” This is the second consecutive year that Woodbury students have placed in this annual event.

Mexico City trip to explore art, urban issues
Woodbury students will explore Mexico City and Los Angeles this summer for a combined architecture, art history, and transdisciplinary studio.  "Contemporary Art/Contemporary Urban Issues in LA and Mexico City" offers an opportunity to visit museums and galleries, conduct studio visits, take day trips to pyramids, markets and other sites of cultural interest, and take a two-day field trip to Guadalajara.

Lights out on March 29 for Earth Hour
Turn out the lights. That’s what the Woodbury community will do from 8 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 as part of Earth Hour, a worldwide event that gives individuals and institutions a chance to take action on climate change by turning off all non-essential lights.

Woodbury students take on climate change crisis
Four Woodbury students were recently asked to think of themselves as future diplomats and come up with business and policy proposals that could solve the climate change crisis. The students took part in the ATHGO International Fifth Annual Global Forum on Global Warming.

Student commencement speakers sought
We are looking for student speakers from day undergraduate, WEC, AACEL, and graduate programs to share how being at Woodbury has transformed their lives! Many will apply but only three will be chosen to speak at commencement.

Woodbury Trustee Pegi Matsuda is 'Woman Of The Year'
Woodbury University Trustee and San Fernando Valley Business Journal Publisher Pegi Matsuda has been named the Woman of the Year in the 42nd Assembly District. Matsuda joined honorees from each of the other 79 California Assembly districts for special recognition in the State Capitol at a March 10 ceremony.

'Wear Your Chair: When Fashion Meets Interior Design'
Design has become our means of personal expression, whether we are lining up for the latest Manolo Blahniks, driving a Mini Cooper to our Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house, or hunting for Hermes on eBay. Woodbury’s Penny Collins, chair of the fashion design department, and Judith Griffin will draw on their recently published book Wear Your Chair for a Tuesday, March 11 lecture at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

MBA student to produce animation film
As if working on his Woodbury MBA wasn't challenging enough, two-time Emmy Award winner director Nelson Recinos is now producing an animation film.

'Media literacy' pioneer to speak March 13
We're bombarded with media messages on a daily basis, but have you ever stopped to think how we decipher these messages? Liz Thoman has put media literacy "on the map" as a discipline for understanding and translating  media images and messages, from kindergartners to  graduate students. Join us on Thursday, March 13 to hear her talk about her pioneering efforts in the media literacy movement.

On the lesson plan - 'Fine dining with strangers'
Does minding your manners matter in business? Woodbury's Dr. Alexandra Saba will show why social encounters in the professional world can make or break careers at the March 6 etiquette dinner, featuring a keynote address by San Fernando Valley Business Journal publisher Pegi Matsuda.

Famed defense lawyer Mark Geragos to speak March 9
He's represented Michael Jackson, Winona Ryder, Barry Bonds' personal trainer, the brother of the president, and many other of the most memorable defendants during the past decade. Join us on Sunday, March 9 to hear defense lawyer Mark Geragos talk about his work and for the dedication of the Raymond E. Enkeboll Courtyard.

Woodbury, animation student take home Annie Awards
Woodbury University was a big cheese along with a gourmet rat (“Ratatouille”) at the annual Annie Awards honoring the best in animation for 2007. The university and JoJo Baptista, a junior animation major at Woodbury, each received a certificate of merit at the gala event, where representatives of the university mingled with the biggest names in animation.

San Diego architecture faculty honored
Two architects from Woodbury’s San Diego architecture program have received top honors for a home they designed in Palo Alto. Architecture professor Todd Rinehart and Catherine Herbst, who is the director of the San Diego architecture program, are picking up the 2007 Concrete Masonry Design Awards Residential Design Award for their Welton Residence project.  (Read what the judges had to say.)

Sustainability contest deadline is Feb. 22
The good news? Woodbury University wants ideas about how to promote sustainability. The not-as-good news? All entries submitted prior to January 1 in the Sustainable Campus Task Force's slogan and logo contest must be resubmitted. But (good news again), there's still time to meet the February 22 deadline.

'Amadeus' Oscar-winning actor to speak Feb. 17
Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham will discuss his distinguished career in film, theater, and television during a February 17 event at Woodbury University that also features author Ray Bradbury. Proceeds from the program benefit Woodbury University’s Library Associates, a volunteer organization dedicated to improving library services.

'Careers in Entertainment & Fashion' set for Feb. 12
Representatives from top entertainment and fashion design firms across Southern California will be on the Woodbury campus February 12, offering students an opportunity to network and talk about internship and job possibilities.

Garcetti to discuss world water crisis on Feb. 8
Access to water is a basic human need, yet in our increasingly prosperous world, more than 1 billion people have no clean water. Photographer Gil Garcetti will present a slide lecture on his latest work Water Is Key - A Better Future for Africa at noon on Friday, February 8 at the Woodbury University Library.

President's Academic Cruise to set sail in July
This July, you have an opportunity to get an insider’s look at how the Roman Empire left its mark throughout the beautiful cities of the Mediterranean. Woodbury University President Dr. Ken Nielsen invites friends and alumni on the 2008 Woodbury University President’s Academic Cruise for an unforgettable adventure and chance to learn from Woodbury professors at each port of call. Don’t worry, though, there won’t be any tests or term papers at the end of the cruise!

Students invited to 'Meet the Design Firms'
Representatives from top design firms across Southern California will be on the Woodbury campus January 29, offering students an opportunity to network and talk about internship and job possibilities.

Warnes Bros. offers animation scholarship
Students considering studying animation at Woodbury University are invited to apply for a $10,000 Warner Bros. Animation/Hanna-Barbera scholarship. Not only is this a scholarship, but the winner will receive four consecutive paid summer internships. The deadline to apply is February 4, 2008. Feel free to take advantage of this scholarship opportunity, and apply it to your Woodbury University education. For information about Woodbury, please contact the Woodbury University Admissions and Animation Department at 1.800.784.9663.

EMERGE exhibit features Woodbury student work
Ten pieces of work by Woodbury University students appear in EMERGE, the AIGA Los Angeles Student Design Exhibition at the Cal State LA Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit runs through February 6.

Professor takes part in Renaissance Weekend
Dr. Eddie Clift, a Communication professor at Woodbury University, participated in the annual Renaissance Weekend held in Charleston S.C.  Participants are innovative leaders with a record of achievement on a national or regional scale who gather together in true "renaissance" spirit to learn from each other. 

Architecture professors earn award for house
Congratulations to Woodbury University School of Architecture faculty members Aaron Neubert and Mike Jacobs for a successful collaboration on their Laurel Canyon/Boulevard House.  The project has received the 2007 Design Award from the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Join us for LA Tech Week
As a sponsor of Los Angeles County Tech Week, Woodbury University will host the panel discussion “Coming to a Small Screen Near You: Opportunities and Challenges in
Portable, Mobile and Broadband Distribution" on Thursday, January 31.  Atsronaut and technology leader Sally Ride will be the keynote speaker for Tech Week, which brings together business and technology leaders from across Southern California.

Professor's work on animal facility brings honors
A Woodbury adjunct faculty member's work on an innovative, eco-friendly animal care facility recently completed for the City of Los Angeles has garnered top honors from the Southern California Development Forum (SCDF).

Maxine Frankel Awards promote excellence
Seven cash prizes have been awarded by the Maxine Frankel Award Program, which focuses on promoting excellence at Woodbury University.

San Diego professor named 'vanguard' architect
Architectural Record has named Sebastian Mariscal as one of the vanguard architects of 2007. Mariscal is part of Woodbury's Master of Architecture in Real Estate Development program at the San Diego campus.

Annie Awards to honor Woodbury, animation student
JoJo Baptista, a junior animation major at Woodbury University, will receive a Certificate of Merit at the 2007 Annie Awards presented by the International Animated Film Society (ASIFA-Hollywood).  In addition, Woodbury University is also receiving a Certificate of Merit.

Summer in Rome 2008
Woodbury students from all majors have an opportunity to spend four weeks in Rome, learning about the culture, architecture, and urbanism of the "Eternal City"--one of the oldest, continually inhabited cities in the world.  The group will spend two weeks after graduation in Burbank preparing for this trip by viewing films, completing assigned readings, and attending lectures before departing for Rome. Then, it will be off to Rome for the month of June.

Professor to address India business execs
Dr. Satinder Dhiman, associate dean of the School of Business and chair of the MBA program at Woodbury, will travel to India next month to share insights on new and emerging trends in management education. Dr. Dhiman will present the keynote address at the IPCSI’s annual international conference on January 12. IPCSI is the International Punjabi Chamber for Service Industry.

Sustainability Task Force sponsors two contests
Two contests will promote sustainability at Woodbury. The first contest is to create a slogan or logo for Woodbury’s sustainability efforts. The winner will pocket $200.

Woodbury plans three events to mark World AIDS Day
In partnership with the LGBT Allies and the Wellness Committee, World AIDS Day will be commemorated with three on-campus events to “Take the Lead.” Programs will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, Wednesday, Nov. 28, and Tuesday, Dec. 4.

ESL Transition Program - International Study Center

Design charette focuses on wildfire relief
Woodbury University’s School of Architecture and the Los Angeles chapter of Architecture for Humanity recently hosted a design charrette for individuals interested in developing transitional shelter solutions for victims of a natural disaster. The charrette at Woodbury’s Center for Community Research and Design was in response to the wildfires that affected so many Southern Californians last month.

Lily Tomlin earns Julius Shulman Communication Award
Award-winning comedienne Lily Tomlin talked about her work in television, on Broadway and on film during a recent Library Associates event at Woodbury University. Tomlin also received the 2007 Julius Shulman Communication Award, presented annually by the famed architectural photographer and long-time friend of the university.

Architecture profs, students honored in San Salvador
Woodbury’s School of Architecture was a key player at the recently concluded ELEA XXIV conference in San Salvador. Associate professor Gerard Smulevich delivered the keynote address on "Urbanism, Version 3.0" to the more than 1,500 architecture students attending the annual conference and Woodbury took home prizes in three competitions.

Bob Baker honored as Alumnus of the Year
Business and community leader Robert H. Baker of San Diego has been honored by his alma mater with the 2007 Woodbury University Alumnus of the Year Award. The Woodbury Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes an extraordinary individual who has set a high standard in their chosen profession, for citizenship, for volunteerism, and for philanthropy.

Former Iraq 'oil for food' UN rep to speak on Nov. 2
Denis J. Halliday, former UN Assistant Secretary General who was the head of the “oil-for-food” program in Iraq during Saddam Hussein’s reign, will offer his assessment of the effectiveness of the UN during a Friday, November 2 lecture at Woodbury University. Halliday eventually resigned from the UN to protest the sanctions imposed against Iraq by the Security Council and is now a highly sought-after lecturer around the world. The free program is part of Woodbury’s International Speaker Series.

Woodbury students drive automotive project
Woodbury students are now working with one of the automotive industry’s best-known luxury brands. This research initiative focuses on discovering elements of design, concept development, and marketing that could be considered for the next generation of one of the automaker’s vehicles.

'The Emerging Asian City' set for Nov. 10
From Dubai to Shanghai to Mumbai, the re-emergence of Asia into the architectural consciousness reveals a complex palette of issues that both challenge and expand the mainstream understanding of architectural theory and practice. The Emerging Asian City, a day-long symposium hosted by the Woodbury University School of Architecture and the Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies, will examine these issues Saturday, November 10.

Sunder Ramani earns 'Movers and Shapers' award
Join us Sunday, October 14 to honor Sunder Ramani with the 2007 Woodbury University Movers and Shapers Award that recognizes those who have demonstrated leadership and have made significant contributions to the Burbank community. During his more than 20 years of involvement in Burbank civic and business life, Ramani has been instrumental in bettering the city.

Architecture professor, students explore Korea
Catherine Herbst, associated director of the School of Architecture's San Diego campus, is now in Korea to help teach an international architecture class in Seoul that several Woodbury students have joined this semester. Read about her experiences.

Joshua G. Stein reception to be held Nov. 7
Woodbury Interior Architecture presents Joshua G. Stein’s “In Form Falls Function” from 5:30pm – 7:30pm on November 7 in New Woody’s. Stein uses packaging foam and inserts (often used for shipping electronics) as physical manifestations of the void and waste inherent in consumer culture. The work explores how these negative spaces hold potential as habitable space.

Architecture students creating Bonnaire lab
Students in a Woodbury architecture studio are working with adjunct faculty member Warren Wagner on a project in Bonnaire, Netherlands Antilles to design a new administration and laboratory building for the Council of International Education Exchange’s ( CIEE ) research station. The facility is a research center for marine biology and marine science exchange students from the U.S. and Europe.

'Small World' fashion exhibit runs through Dec. 7
Come see gorgeous Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Middle-Eastern robes suspended from giant bamboo poles, as well as shoes and clothes made from bast fibers, and wedding garments from Yugoslavia,  India, and Palestine in the new exhibit "It's a Small World: Global Clothing from the Woodbury University Fashion Study Collection." The exhibit runs through December 7 in the Tamkin Center in Cabrini Hall on the Woodbury campus.

Seminar to explore concept of architect as developer
Jonathan Segal, co-director of the Master of Architecture in Real Estate Development (MARCH RED) program at Woodbury's San Diego campus, will conduct a seminar this fall in Los Angeles to explain the process of architect as developer. 

Join us September 28-29 for Founder’s Weekend!
Join us for a weekend of fun activity to celebrate Woodbury’s founding in 1884 – 123 years ago! Alumni, faculty, students, parents, staff, friends, family, Burbank neighbors and corporate sponsors will come together for the President’s Reception on Friday and the Founder’s Weekend Family and Community Festival on Saturday.

Artist Ned Kahn to present Oct. 2 lecture
Artist Ned Kahn will be on the Woodbury campus Tuesday, October 2 to discuss his work. Kahn is known for combining science, art, and technology to integrate natural, human, and artificial systems. His works emphasize natural elements, such as water, fire, wind, and sand; how these behave independently; and how they interact. His lecture will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the New Woody’s. Admission is free.

Woodbury welcomes new faculty
Woodbury students benefit from small classes and ready access to their instructors, who are full-time professors and part-faculty. This mix of highly credentialed, academically trained professors and “real life” professionals with advanced degrees who are leaders in their fields gives Woodbury students the best of both worlds. Check out the impressive list of new adjunct faculty members who have joined Woodbury this fall.

There's more to college than a ranking
Ever stop to wonder what all of those various lists that rank colleges really mean?  Woodbury University President Dr. Ken Nielsen offers his expert opinion on what's important in an op-ed appeared in the September 14 edition of the Daily News.

Oct. 1 'Closed Doors' explores professor's journey
Behnoush McKay, assistant professor of graphic design, will debut the exhibit, “Closed Doors,” at Woodbury University’s Wedge Gallery. An opening reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. on October 1. Closed Doors is a time/space installation piece composed of an interview, photography, motion graphics, and calligraphy as a central sculptural statement. This artistic expression by McKay, who was expelled from a university in Iran almost 30 years ago, is an attempt to communicate a personal journey, expressing how the tests of life can become sources of purification and growth. “It is the manifestation of a personal thirst for knowledge and celebration of a long process of satisfying that thirst through the study of design,” McKay explains.

Sept. 26 'Stars' event to feature architecture students
Eight award-winning Woodbury architecture students will present their work and take part in a panel discussion about their vision for the future of architecture at the September 26 “Stars of the Valley” event. The program begins at 7 p.m. at Sportsman Lodge in Studio City, and tickets are $30 for the dinner program or $15 without dinner. The event is sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the San Fernando Valley Economic Alliance.

'I Dream in Blue' looks at life as a fan
Roger Director, who teaches film writing and literature at Woodbury, is the author of the book: I Dream in Blue: Life, Death, and the New York Giants. I Dream in Blue is the story of a die-hard fan’s quest to have one last touchdown pass, one final celebration of boyhood. Director is a one-time editor of Sport magazine and co-producer of the television sitcom “Mad About You.”

Professor's series to debut on Sundance
A documentary co-created by Woodbury architecture professor Stan Bertheaud will be seen next year on the Sundance Channel. “Architecture School”, a six-part series, follows students enrolled in Tulane University’s School of Architecture as they design and build a house for a low-income family in the devastated city of New Orleans.

Welcome, Woodbury students!
Welcome Week 2007 activities and programs began Friday, August 24 and run through Wednesday, September 5.

Professors take part in 'Dallas' DVD
Louise Coffey-Webb, assistant professor of fashion design and curator of Woodbury’s fashion study collection, and associate professor of communication Dr. Eddie Clift are being interviewed for an upcoming DVD release of the hit television series “Dallas.” The two faculty in the School of Media, Culture & Design were sought out by producers who want to talk about the costume designs of the late Bill Travilla, a Woodbury alumnus, for the show.

Animation alumni part of LA show
Two Woodbury Class of 2006 animation alumni --Chris Sasaki and Santino Lascano,--are not only featured in a gallery show at Meltdown on Sunset Boulevard that runs until August 31, but Sasaki designed the logo for the show poster.

Woodbury, Burbank USD set Sept. 15 College Fair
More than 2,000 students and parents will come to the Woodbury campus on Saturday, September 15 for a Woodbury University and Burbank Unified School District college and career fair. Join us!

Woodbury team lauded at Summer Academy
Their contributions were well received and consultants praised the work they have done so far, encouraging the Woodbury team to publish on their "affinity-group" learning community model.

Students Go from China, Spain and Italy to Germany
"These students have already learned and absorbed a lot from their previous travels; they now have to apply that experience to a new and extremely challenging environment: the rich, complex and treacherous terrain of the city of Berlin. I believe they are more than up to the task," says Dr. Doug Cremer, director of the Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies.

Woodbury Animation Students to Participate in FJORG!
The Woodbury students will have 32 hours to create a 15-second or longer animation based on a theme presented at the event, using only the tools and assets provided by FJORG!

Architecture Students Take 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place National Prizes
The contest drew more than 400 submissions from 50 universities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the second consecutive year that Woodbury teams have taken home a first place prize in this contest.

Students Studying Architecture, History in Barcelona
They will be in Barcelona until the end of June, when all will go to another month in either Berlin or Paris.

Mellon 1st Business CEO Joins Woodbury Board
The Woodbury Board of Trustees consists of individuals who have diverse experience in education, business, law, philanthropy, medicine, and public service.

Burbank USD Names Woodbury 'Partner of the Year'
Every September, more than 2,200 students and parents visit the university’s scenic residential campus for the Burbank USD College and Career Fair.

Woodbury Mourns Loss of Cyril 'Tip' Geisbush
As an ambassador for Woodbury over the past 10 years, he was a fundraiser and university advocate.

California Chamber Honors Woodbury Alum Greg Lippe
A Woodbury trustee, Lippe is managing partner of the accounting firm Lippe, Hellie, Hoffer & Allison LLP in Woodland Hills and has been named among the top CPAs in the San Fernando Valley.

Business Students Head to China
After months of research on Chinese business and learning about Chinese culture, 18 students from the Woodbury’s School of Business are now making their way between Beijing, Shanghai, Zhenjiang University in Hangzhou, and Hong Kong.

Woodbury Friend Ray Bradbury Earns Pulitzer Citation
Bradbury received an honorary doctorate from Woodbury in 2003 and has been associated with Woodbury for many years through the university’s Library Associates Ray Bradbury Creativity Award.

Woodbury Students to Attend International Conference at UN
Four Woodbury students will travel June 5-8 to the United Nations' headquarters in New York to participate in a Global Forum on Environment.

Student Interns with UN Goodwill Ambassador and LA World Affairs Council
Eridani Quiroz is a senior majoring in international relations and finance.

Students Launch International Studies Club (ISC)
The mission of the club is to create awareness among students on existing, new, and emerging global issues.

ECF Gift to Support Student Trip to China
The group leaves for Beijing on May 8 and will return May 23.

President Nielsen speaks to the Virginia Tech tragedy

Oscar-Nominated Animator Shares His Knowledge
Animator Bill Plympton’s new movie “High Hair” hits theaters this week, but the Oscar-nominated film veteran still found time to talk with Woodbury students about their work.

Countrywide CEO to speak at May 5 commencement
Ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. in the Alumni Quad.

Woodbury Students to Discuss Darfur Crisis at April 18 Event
The evnts begins at 7 p.m. the Pasadena Central Public Library. Admission is free, but seating capacity in the library auditorium is limited.

April 12 Live Music Festival to Benefit VH1 Save the Music Foundation
The event is free for Woodbury students, faculty, and staff; cost is $10 for the general public. For every $1 donated, attendees will receive a raffle ticket for prizes.

Woodbury San Diego Professor Named to Oceanside Post
Satnley Bertheaud was interested in joining the planning commission because he wants to practice what he preaches in the classroom.

Shulman Institute Fellow to Lecture in Palm Springs, Chicago
Named for and supported by the renowned architectural photographer, the Julius Shulman Institute at Woodbury University provides programs that promote the appreciation and understanding of architecture and design.

Architecture Students Earn Recognition
Woodbury architecture students will have their work in an exhibition that will open on March 29 in the Pacific Design Center.

Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies Seeks Fellows
Woodbury University’s Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies is now seeking students who want to challenge themselves academically next fall while benefiting from a $1,000 tuition grant.

Students Help to Restore Arroyo Seco Trail

Business Students to Head to China in May
In preparation for their study tour, students are meeting regularly during the semester plus independently researching Chinese businesses. At the end of March the group will participate in an overnight retreat at Big Bear Lake where they will receive intensive instruction on Chinese culture, business practices and etiquette.

Auto entrepreneur, alum to share 'against all odds' story February 15
Join us from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 15 in the Hensel Hall Board Room to hear Bob Baker share thoughts on how his Bob Baker Auto Group became the largest automotive dealer group in Southern California with 11 different makes.

Corporate Social Responsibility Program Set for February 12
Expert and author Michael Hopkins contends that governments have failed to rid the planet of underdevelopment and poverty and that the solution and responsibility now lies with the private sector. The discussion by Hopkins, sponsored Woodbury University’s International Studies Program and its School of Business, will begin at 7 p.m.

Architecture Professor Named to City Commission
She’s been a strong advocate of the urban revitalization of downtown Los Angeles and managing principal of a Southern California architectural firm. Now, adjunct faculty member Helena Jubany has been appointed a commissioner of the City of Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety.

Graphic Design Scholarships Available
This $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one student in each art, design, media or communication academy. Woodbury University offers a four-year bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is debuting a new curriculum for Fall 2007 that includes courses in interactive media, photography, graphic design, typography, package design, along with required internships.

Woodbury Science, Math Approach Earns National Recognition
Woodbury’s efforts to help students connect science and math to the world around them will be highlighted this spring during a national symposium on Capitol Hill.

Woodbury Creates New Academic, Student Structures
“While all of these structures will continue to evolve and refine themselves throughout the spring semester, they will help us undertake the important work that lies immediately ahead,” says Dr. David Rosen, senior vice president, Woodbury.

Nuclear Proliferation Program Set for January 7
Bennett Ramberg is an internationally recognized foreign policy expert on the proliferation of nuclear weapons and nuclear terrorism. For more information please call 818.252.5135 or e-mail david.rosen@woodbury.edu.

Architects Earn Honors in History Channel's 'City of the Future' Contest
Architects associated with Woodbury envision a bioengineered future. This History Channel competition brought out the city’s top architecture firms to build three-dimensional representations of their visions in just four hours.

Professor's Watts Towers Documentary Earns National Recognition
Directed, written and produced by Woodbury professor Edward Landler and Sam Rodia great-nephew Brad Byer, the film depicts the life of the immigrant Italian artisan who single-handedly created the monumental mosaic-covered spires of reinforced cement known as the Watts Towers in South Central Los Angeles.

AIA Awards Scholarships to Two Woodbury Architecture Students
The Woodbury students were competing against undergraduate architecture students from Southern California including USC, SCI-Arc, Cal Poly Pomona and others. This is the first time the AIA has offered a runner-up stipend for this scholarship.

Deco the Holidays Tea Dance - Fashions of the 1920s set for December 16
Join us for afternoon tea and refreshments, dancing as well as reviewing “Fashions of the 1920s: Selections from the Most Innovative Design Decade of the 20th Century,” curated by Louise Coffey-Webb and mounted at the Judith Tamkin Fashion Center in Cabrini Hall. Tickets available via Paypal at www.adsla.org.

Woodbury Animation Professor Receives Annie Award
Known for his work with Walt Disney Studios and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Bill Matthews brings his expertise to Woodbury students in first-year studios.

Three Fashion Design Students Earn TALA Honors
Congratulations to Jessica Turner, first place; Rania Salibi, second place; and Mardell Becerra, third place.

Architecture Student Pursues Project to Unify Gaza, West Bank
"The first day here has been sketchy, but nothing serious. There have been gun shots and tanks are outside in the streets, but there hasn’t been anything that I’ve seen with my own two eyes."

Actor Anjelica Huston, Artist Robert Graham to Receive Ray Bradbury Cr...
Proceeds from the December 3 event benefit Woodbury University’s Library Associates, a volunteer organization dedicated to improving library services. Call 818.252.5230 for tickets.

Woodbury Students Earns AIA Design Award
Carolina Elias won the Student Citation for Design in the 2006 AIA Design Awards competition

Judging for Animation's Highest Awards to Take Place at Woodbury
Dori Littell-Herrick, chair of Woodbury’s animation department, will serve as one of the judges and Woodbury students will be part of the volunteer staff operating the audiovisual equipment and running the tapes and DVDs to the various judging rooms.

Woodbury Brings Science into Everyday Life
Woodbury students are learning science in a new way thanks to an innovative approach that connects science to important civic issues.

Study Abroad Experiences, Role of the UN to be Explored October 24
This free event from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. offers a glimpse of the transformation that takes place by being immersed in a different culture. Find out about participating in next year’s study abroad programs or supporting these important education opportunities.

Fashion of the 1920s Exhibition Open Through December
The exhibition, which is open to the public at no charge, features selections from the Woodbury University Fashion Study Collection.

Woodbury to Host October 12-15 Conference on the City
What will cities of the future look like? Can urban sprawl be controlled? What lessons does the City of Los Angeles offer? Teachers and professionals from three continents will explore that question during a three-day conference at Woodbury University.

Architecture Studio Tackles Grand Avenue Park
The result is a series of follies that exist between architecture and landscape as a thickened surface of activity.

Professor's Portrait of Julius Shulman Appears in New Book
Woodbury is home to the Julius Shulman Institute, which provides programs that promote the appreciation and understanding of architecture and design.

Dr. Alexandra Saba Earns 2006 Dora Kirby Award
She will receive the award on Saturday, October 7 during Woodbury’s 2006 Founder's Weekend celebration.

Woodbury Appoints Former U.N. Director Head of International Studies
Sebastian Zacharia will focus on strengthening Woodbury’s study abroad programs and enhancing the university’s efforts to bring an international dimension to research, curriculum, and instruction.

Free Information Session for Adult Students Set for October 7
For working professionals, our MBA programs offer evening and weekend classes that let you balance your life while achieving your goals. Reserve a spot today by phoning 818.252.5224 or e-mailing infosession@woodbury.edu.

Woodbury to Honor Burbank Chamber Executive September 17
Gary Olson, executive director of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce, is the recipient of the 2006 Woodbury University Movers and Shapers Award. For tickets, call 818.252.5210 or e-mail heather.fishman@woodbury.edu.

Woodbury Sponsors LA 'Canstruction' Exhibit September 28 - October 4
The designs, made entirely of cans of food, can be seen at Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks. The food will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

ASG President Attends Emerging Business Leaders Summit
While at the summit, Jessica Velazquez will learn about the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency, EBLS addresses the need for students to consider entrepreneurship as a career option.

Graphic Design Department Seeks Entries in T-Shirt Design Contest
The deadline for entries has been extended until February 1, 2007.

Woodbury to Host September 16 College and Career Fair
Representatives from 120 colleges and universities will be on hand from 9 a.m. to noon. Please call 818.252.5221 for information.

President's Cruise Sails
Planning is underway for the next cruise in 2007.

Architecture Students Envision a Peaceful Gaza
The Gaza project by Jesie Kelly and Daniel Schrobilgen has received national recognition with a first place prize in the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture/American Institute of Steel Construction design competition.

Welcome Week 2006 Activities Begin Aug. 25
The Fall semester will begin soon. Here's a schedule of activities for students, along with special opportunities for their families to become a part of the Woodbury community, too.

Woodbury Establishes Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies
The Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies will continue to offer the majors and programs of the School of Arts and Sciences: Communication, Politics and History, and Psychology.

Woodbury Scholars Serve on Board for Business Renaissance Quarterly
Dr. Joan Marques is a member of Woodbury’s adjunct business faculty member and Dr. Satinder Dhiman is associate dean, School of Business, and chair of the MBA program. Dr. Richard King is former dean of the School of Business and a long-time member of the Woodbury Board of Trustees.

MBA Students, Professors Get Free Issues of BusinessWeek
The free copies of the magazine will help Woodbury professors to engage students in current topics and integrate real, ongoing cases reported in BusinessWeek through class discussions, exercises, and projects.

Faculty Attend National Science Institute
SENCER engages student interest in the sciences and mathematics by supporting the development of undergraduate courses and academic programs that teach "to" basic science and mathematics "through" complex, capacious, and unsolved public issues.

Architecture Students Seek to Make Life Better in Rio's Slums
Woodbury students were fortunate to team up with one of the architects responsible for trying to improve the favelas and to hear from him first-hand earlier this year during a lecture he presented at Woodbury.

Professors Earn 'Best Paper Award' for Academic Advising Study
Dr. Afshar is an associate professor of finance and Dr. O’Hara is an associate professor of history.

Faculty Member Leaves for 'The Simpsons'
Eddie Rosaswil work on the upcoming feature film based on the hit Fox television show. While the film will take him from the classroom, he mentor Woodbury’s senior animation students who are doing traditional 2-D animation projects.

Three Attend LeaderShape Institute
Jessica Velazquez, president of Associated Student Government, and Tom Callon, president of Greek Council, attended the same session in Allerton, Illinois. Rosie Flores, president of the Program Board, attended the session in San Jose, California.

Architecture Students' Work on Display at A+D Museum
The 2x8: Swell exhibition opens Friday, July 28 with a reception from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Architecture Students Set Up Life in Paris
“While some features of the urban landscape are familiar to Californians, it is an eye-opener for the students to see how housing, public transit, and urban planning are managed in a society where the state plays a much more active role in city development than it does in the U.S.,” says Professor Nick Roberts.

Woodbury Professor Travels to Korea, India, China
Dr. Karen Kaigler-Walker, chair of fashion marketing,presented a paper on “Chinese Women and the Market Economy” at the Academy of Marketing Science's international conference on Cultural Perspectives in Marketing in Seoul July 12-15.

Interior Architecture Student Earns National Scholarship Award
This is the third time in four years that a Woodbury student has earned the Angelo Donghia Senior Scholarship Award.

Woodbury Students Trek to China
”Everyone seems to be settling in well to life in China, but the hustle of the big cities can be quite abrasive in comparison with Nanjing, and the students were sad to leave the friends they made among the students at Southeast University,” Professor Nick Roberts says.

Interior Architecture Student Interns in SW China and Tibet
This 5-week summer program is focusing on design projects for China Exploration and Research Society (CERS), a non-profit organization based in Hong Kong, Kunming and Shanghai. The design projects involve conserving nature and culture.

Architecture Students Explore Sustainability Issues in the Desert
Students went on, over the course of 2,800 miles, to visit ancient archeological sites, Native American reservations, and traditional farming communities, from the Sonoran desert to the upper Rio Grande, looking at alternative models of architectural, infrastructure, and economic adaptation to life in the arid lands.

Julius Shulman Institute at Woodbury University Names Inaugural Fellows
Teddy Cruz has gained national recognition for his socially responsible and artistically motivated projects focusing on housing and urban development along the Tijuana-San Diego border region. Jennifer Siegal is known for her work in creating the mobile home of the 21st century and her projects have been profiled in publications such as the New York Times and Esquire magazine.

Students to Attend Emerging Minority Business Leaders Program
Woodbury University School of Business students Quisha Henderson and Jessica Velasquez will participate in the Emerging Minority Business Leaders Summer Institute, an executive-style entrepreneurial and technology management education course.

Woodbury Co-Hosts Assoc. for Community Design Annual Conference
“Telling Stories: Reflections on Community Design” will be held through Wednesday, June 7 in Los Angeles.

'Art on Cloth' Exhibition Now Open in Cabrini Hall
This exhibition explores myriad methods of embellishment, including dyeing, painting, pleating, laser-cutting, devore, shibori, batik, air-brushing, silk-screening, beading and block-printing.

Architecture Exhibition Set for June 7 During AIA Convention
A special reception for “Mapping Woodbury: 31 Architects” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7 at Woodbury’s Hollywood Center for Community Research and Design (CCRD), 6518 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. An alumni reception and walking tour of Hollywood also will be held that evening at the same time.

Learning about Patterning in Barcelona
Twelve Woodbury students from both interior architecture and architecture spend the first three weeks investigating the city and the specifics of the technology. Their final three weeks are dedicated to designing and fabricating an intervention for the city based on their pattern research.

Woodbury Remembers Animation Professor Bill Kovacs
“His insight, enthusiasm, and commitment to education, will be missed by many at Woodbury and in the communities of film, animation, digital technology, and architecture. Woodbury has lost a talented visionary and a friend,” says Heather Kurze, dean, School of Architecture and Design, Woodbury.

Surface Design Professionals to Go ‘Beneath the Surface’ at Woodbury
The June 16-17 conference, “Beneath the Surface: Behind the Scenes,” celebrates the creative structures and surfaces in the entertainment capital of the world.

Woodbury Professor to Address Traders
Dr. Clift will be part of a workshop at the first annual FXCM currency trading expo on "black box" automated trading strategies, which are an increasingly popular way for people to participate in markets with a minimum of the emotions that often cloud their judgment. His portion of the workshop will combine an understanding of price patterns as communicative action with innovative money management strategies.

Government of Punjab Honors Woodbury Professor
Dr. Dhiman was honored by a special delegation of the Government of Punjab, including the finance minister and principal secretary to the Government of Punjab.

Professor's Work Featured in Paris, LACMA Exhibitions
Ingalill Wahlroos-Ritter is an associate professor in the Department of Architecture.

Fashion Students Explore Italy, Turkey
The focus of the trip was fashion and textiles incorporating both old and new into the Woodbury program.

Former LA Mayor Richard Riordan Addresses Graduates
More than 350 undergraduate and graduate students received degrees at Woodbury's commencement ceremonies, which featured former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan discussing "Courage and Giving: The Two Secrets to Success."

Woodbury Gala Raises $255,000 for Scholarships
With her bright green, pink or red hair, theatrical makeup and art jewelry, Gala honoree Zandra Rhodes attracted the attention of the Los Angeles Times and California Apparel News.

Animation Co-Op's 'Project Pitch Session' Held at Woodbury
The Animation Co-op is a freeform alliance of animation artists who are pursuing a variety of independent projects.

Former UN Official to Discuss 'Challenges of Globalization' on April 5
The free lecture by Professor Sebastian Zacharia, whose 20 years at the United Nations included a stint serving as ambassador to Somalia as well as negotiating complex regional projects in Asia and the Pacific, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Hensel Hall Board Room at Woodbury University.

Woodbury to Honor Designer Zandra Rhodes, Philanthropists Soderlings, ...
The theme for the 2006 gala, featuring the 42nd annual fashion show presented by the Woodbury Department of Fashion Design, is “Prism Futura.” A reception and silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the show and dinner set for 6:30 p.m. The fashion show is a showcase for the ideas and designs of Woodbury’s fashion design students.

More of What Students Want – Parking!
A parking lot normally isn’t big news. But across Southern California campuses, parking is frequently at the top of student complaints. Woodbury is working to make sure that parking issues aren’t a concern for our students, creating 340 new parking spaces at the north end of the campus. Work will be complete in time for the start of the new semester in late August.

Enkeboll Courtyard Work to Begin This Fall
Woodbury's library will soon be transformed into a more open forum for learning activities through a redevelopment of its courtyard space. The plan for the Raymond E. Enkeboll Courtyard was developed by five Woodbury students during the iScape competition.

President's Cruise to Set Sail This Summer
The August trip to Scandanavia, Russia, Poland, the Ukraine and Germany will include trustees, alumni, parents and friends of Woodbury

Scholarly Projects Announced
Five Woodbury University professors have been granted sabbaticals to work on projects during the 2006-2007 academic year. Four of the projects involve work on books. One involves learning new technologies that will aid both research and teaching. All grow out of and will support teaching in the faculty member’s area.

Chronicle of Higher Education Focuses on Woodbury Design Studio
An interdisciplinary design studio for Woodbury interior architecture, graphic design, animation and fashion design students is the subject of a story in the February 17 issue of the prestigious Chronicle of Higher Education. The story looks at the participation of Woodbury students in the Disney Imagi-Nations international design competition. Woodbury animators have placed in the final round of this highly competitive project two out of the past three years.

‘Great Jeans Giveaway’ Focuses Attention on Self-Image
The event is part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 27 through March 5. Woodbury events during the week will include free yoga sessions, lectures and other activities to encourage people to think twice before trying to change their bodies to fit fashion.

Famed Photographer Julius Shulman to Present March 29 Program
"Famous Architects and Their Structures" is free and is open to the public. This program was previously scheduled for March 1.

Students to 'Rock' 'Round the Clock for Kidney Foundation
The annual Rock-a-Thon fundraiser Tuesday, March 7 through Wednesday, March 8 benefits the National Kidney Foundation and the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation.

Free Health and Wellness Fair Set for March 8
The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the South Quad and will include free massages and health screenings.

Business Dean Reaches Out to Chatsworth High School Students
“Project ECHO is a great example of the type of hands-on learning that Woodbury expects of its students,” says Dr. Andre van Niekerk. “I’m looking forward to helping students with their marketing efforts and am eager to hear what it is that they most want to know about.”

Organizational Leadership Program Moves to School of Business
The cornerstone of the program is an innovative partnership with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the County of Los Angeles that provides bachelors and masters degrees in organizational leadership to sheriff’s department personnel and other county employees. The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership is also available to the general public.

Faculty Discuss Research Projects
Woodbury faculty recently discussed their research on diverse subjects such as marketing to "cybergens," Frank Lloyd Wright and misconceptions in science during a special event.

Woodbury Faculty Earn Development Awards for Research
The results of the diverse research of the award recipients will be showcased at the Faculty Development Colloquium in February 2007

Business Alumni to Reunite, Network on March 24
Featured speakers include executives from NBC / Universal and Washington Mutual Financial Services. The event will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

Textile Artist to Discuss Work at March 28 Program
Stoyel, who is currently a visiting artist at Woodbury, creates scarves, wraps and shawls with her innovative use of lasers. The free program will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Design Center.

Woodbury Students Participating in Baron Business Plan Competition
The contest is open to all Woodbury University students. The grand prize is $2,500 and two honorable mentions, worth $1,250 each, also will be awarded.

‘The Favela-Bairro Project’ lecture set for February 3
Jorge Jauregui, an architect and urban designer who has been working in the favelas or shanty towns of Rio de Janeiro for the last 10 years, will discuss his work during a Friday, February 3 lecture at Woodbury University.

Black History Month Events Underway
Woodbury University is observing Black History Month with a series of events, including a concert, opportunities to help send Ugandan children to school and special lunch menus at New Woody’s.

Hollywood Exhibition Focuses on Student Plans for World Trade Center Site
Associate architecture professor Paulette Singley’s students took a field trip to New York City earlier this year to study the site of the former World Trade Center. Now, an exhibit opening Dec. 15 shows what her Woodbury students believe should happen with the site.

Woodbury Student Earns Prestigious Scholarship
Karen Glik is the second Woodbury student in three years to earn the Angelo Donghia Senior Scholarship Award, presented to only a few students nationally each year.

Interior Architecture Department Hosts 'Ulterior Motifs'
The Hollywood Boulevard exhibit showcased the work of students who participated in a six-week intensive workshop in Barcelona, Spain.

'Julius Shulman: Nature, Succulents and Flowers'
The architecture of the natural world, whether wild or cultivated, helps create the patterns of human existence. Through the photographic lens of Julius Shulman, this program explored the light, textures and life on the earth.

MBA Students Compete in Business Simulations
Woodbury students in assistant professor Bob Bjorklund’s classes are taking their education a step farther with a hands-on computer program that allows them to experience the decisions involved in being part of the management team at a multi-million business.

Accounting Professor Jon Myers Inducted into Woodbury Faculty Hall of Fame
Almost every business student at Woodbury during the past 22-plus years has learned accounting from Myers, who will retire in May 2006.

Interior Architecture Chair Randy Stauffer Earns Dora Kirby Award
The award given, named for former Woodbury President Dora Kirby, goes to a person who has achieved long-term success and made outstanding service contribution to Woodbury and the public.

Exhibit Honoring Renowned Designer for Marilyn Monroe Runs Through Dec...
When people think about Marilyn Monroe, they see a certain image. The pink dress she wore while singing “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” Or the pleated white halter dress blowing upward as she stood on a subway grate in “The Seven Year Itch.” The late William Travilla, a Woodbury alum, was the man responsible for those iconic designs.

Chandler, Inman, Lippe, Zenian Named to Board of Trustees
The Woodbury Board of Trustees consists of individuals who have diverse experience in education, business, architecture, design, philanthropy, law, medicine and public service.

Work of Woodbury Students on Display in the State Capitol
Works from the three Woodbury students and other students from selected colleges and universities represent the diversity of talent among students attending independent higher education institutions.

China Looks to Woodbury Professor for Ideas on Architecture
Jennifer Siegal has gained national recognition for her innovative design sensibilities and expertise in prefab and green building technologies.

Dr. Robert H. Schuller Makes Woodbury Appearance
Proceeds from the recent event benefitted Woodbury University’s Library Associates, a volunteer organization dedicated to improving library services.

Woodbury Honors Burbank City Manager Mary Alvord as 'Mover and Shaper'
The Mover and Shapers Award is for people who have made Burbank a better place to live.

Dr. Andre van Niekerk Named New Dean of School of Business
Dr. van Niekerk comes to Woodbury with a distinguished record in higher education at schools such as Pepperdine University and USC and in the corporate world where he has experience in advertising, automotive branding, telecommunications and health care.

Woodbury's New Kirby Hall Opens This Fall
Architecture and design students now have new studio space with the start of the 2005-2006 academic year.

Articles by Woodbury Architecture Faculty Featured in LA Handbook
Faculty members Jeanine Centuori and Vic Liptak offer their comments, images, reports and post-mortems on pro bono community design.

Rose Bowl Co-MVP Tim Green Earns Architecture Degree from Woodbury Uni...
Green, 42, discovered that the camaraderie in the Woodbury architecture studios is very similar to a locker room. Learning and supporting one another was key, despite the age gap with most of the other architecture students.

Woodbury Celebrates Mother Cabrini Anniversary
Woodbury University's 22-acre campus in Burbank is located on the site of the former Villa Cabrini Academy.

Woodbury Interior Architecture Program Receives Distinction
Woodbury's interior architecture program, which has earned accreditation and was singled out last year for honors by Design Intelligence magazine, is one of the university's fastest growing-areas of study.

Woodbury Alum and Famed Soldier Col. David Hackworth (Ret.) Dies at Age 74
Hackworth, who earned eight Purple Hearts during his celebrated careeer, received an honorary degree from Woodbury in 2002.

Sheriff Lee Baca, Architectural Photographer Julius Shulman to be Hono...
The graduation ceremony is open to the public and will begin at 9 a.m. at the main Woodbury campus at 7500 Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank.

Woodbury to Host April 4 Southern California Economics Challenge
The California Economics Challenge promotes interest in economic education, honors high achieving students and showcases outstanding high school economics programs.

Woodbury University Student Works at A+D Museum in Los Angeles

Scholarships Available for Top Accounting Students
While many professions have been slow to hire, accounting firms are offering greater pay and perks in order to hire accountants. Now, top can receive financial help to earn an accounting degree at Woodbury University with a new $5,000 Accounting Honors Scholarship.

Developer Dan Rosenfeld to Speak on April 8 at Woodbury
New members of Woodbury Unversity’s Delta Mu Delta, an honor society for business majors, will be inducted at the event.

Expert to Reveal Methods of Great Artists during March 15 Lecture
The lecture by world renowned artist and educator Saul Bernstein will begin at noon on Tuesday, March 15 in the Main Gallery at the Design Center, Woodbury University, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank.

'King of the Road' to Speak at Woodbury on March 15
Driving school entrepreneur and Woodbury alumnus Dr. George R. Hensel will share tips with students about becoming successful during a program sponsored by the Colleagiate Entrepreneur's Organization (CEO).

Jewelry Expert to Speak at Woodbury on March 14
“A Costume Jewelry Flashback: From 1765 to 1965” by Christie Romero, who has appeared on the television series "Antiques Roadshow," will begin at 7 p.m.

Woodbury Establishes New Accounting Honors Scholarship
The job market for accounting graduates is strong and the demand for accountants is only expected to intensify. That's why Woodbury wants to help top students.

Faculty Development Awards Colloquium Set for February 4
The free program begins at 3 p.m. in the library at Woodbury University, with a reception to follow in the Wedge Gallery.

Woodbury University Associate Dean Earns National Honor for Work with ...
Dr. Cremer, who heads the advising, orientation and registration programs at Woodbury, has been named as one of ten recipients of the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate award.

Woodbury Community Gives to Tsunami Relief Fund
Donations will be accepted at the Woodbury University Bookstore through Monday, January 31.

Woodbury University Professors Announce Sabbatical Projects
The projects are as varied as writing a book about bunkers to learning about how design technologies and real estate practices can come together.

LACMA Show Opening January 28 to Feature Paintings by Woodbury Professor
Bill Keeney is showing several large paintings -- oil on canvass -- on the theme of abstract landscapes.

Woodbury Student Lucy Tajerian to Spend Semester in Washington, D.C.
Tajerian, who has already interned at home as part of the three political campaigns, learned about the American University program through the Career Center at Woodbury. She was motivated to apply for the Washington Semester by Dr. Leo O’Hara, her Woodbury professor for the past three years.

Photo Exhibit on World War II Bunkers Opens November 9
”Bunkerkunst” is the result of several summers’ worth of research and documentation that Woodbury architecture professor Gerry Smulevich conducted in Europe.

Woodbury University to Honor Publisher Benedikt Taschen
Taschen also will receive the university’s Julius Shulman Communication Award, presented annually to an individual judged by the famed architectural photographer and his committee who thoroughly understands the essentials of objective and qualitative communication.

Woodbury to Host October 12-15 Conference on the City
What cities of the future look like? Can urban sprawl be reigned in? What lessons does the City of Los Angeles offer? Teachers and professionals from three continents will explore that question during a three-day conference at Woodbury University.

Woodbury University Students are Finalists in Walt Disney Imagineering...
The ideas of animation majors Rhianna Colli and Vivian Poonsopin for a 'haunted' restaurant garner international attention.

Woodbury Honors Burbank Schools Superintendent Dr. Greg Bowman as 'Mov...
Dr. Bowman was honored Sunday, October 24 during a special ceremony to present the award, which recognizes outstanding volunteer service to Burbank and its residents by members of the community.

Woodbury University to Host Play About Frank Lloyd Wright on October 24
Playwright and actor John Crowther will bring famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright to life during his one-man interactive play, “Wright Revisits."

Founder’s Day 2004 Set for Saturday, October 2
This year, Founder’s Day at Woodbury University will feature special programs on the “State of the Professions."

DJ Walt ‘Baby’ Love to Discuss Success and Integrity at September 22 Event
Award-winning radio DJ and producer Walt "Baby" Love will talk about how he's built a successful career while maintaining his integrity.

September 20 Program to Shed ‘New Light on Early Clothing’
Dr. Elizabeth Wayland Barber, an international scholar and author, will discuss the amazingly well-preserved recent discoveries of clothed mummies in the deserts of Chinese Turkestan during a Woodbury University program.

Woodbury Enrollment Hits New Record
Total student enrollment for Fall 2004 is up more than 5 percent from last year.

New Faculty Join Woodbury
Woodbury University today announced the addition of several faculty members for the new academic year.

Library Associates to Host Cutting-Edge Architect Jennifer Siegal at S...
Jennifer Siegal will discuss her nationally recognized projects that convert containers into usable work and classroom space during a Saturday, September 11 event at Woodbury University.

Woodbury Professor Attends Fourth China-U.S. Conference on Women and L...
Dr. Kaigler-Walker believes China is going to be a huge player in the world during this century. She’s helping Woodbury students understand that West must not only assist the Chinese in learning about Western business practices, but, more importantly, learn about working with the unique new Chinese system.

Woodbury Professor Earns International Teaching Excellence Award
Satinder Dhiman, Ed. D., professor of accounting and management at Woodbury University, topped eight finalists from around the world to win the 2004 International Teaching Excellence Award from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Woodbury University Names Richard Nordin Vice President of University ...
Woodbury University today announced the appointment of Richard M. Nordin as vice president of university advancement, effective immediately. Nordin will work with Woodbury alumni, community leaders, foundations, corporations and individuals.

Student from San Diego Campus Chosen for Tijuana Pacific Rim Park Project
Athena Roberts is one of six U.S. students to participate in the international project.

Entertainer Art Linkletter to Deliver Commencement Address at Woodbury...
Famed entertainer and author Art Linkletter will receive an honorary doctorate during Woodbury University’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8.

Woodbury to Host ‘Soul of a Citizen’ Author Paul Loeb on April 16
Loeb’s lecture will combine content from his popular and compelling books, including Soul of a Citizen and Generation at the Crossroads: Apathy and Action on the American Campus, to help students, faculty, staff and campus leaders explore social engagement barriers and ways to help involve their peers in change.

Woodbury University to Honor Designers Jennifer Nicholson, William Tra...
The theme for the Woodbury University Gala, featuring the 40th annual fashion show presented by the Department of Fashion Design, is “From the Surf to the Stars: Image and Imagination in Southern California.”

Former Enron Executive to Speak at Woodbury Seminar on Fraud
A former Enron executive and other experts will explore business ethics and fraud prevention and detection at a Wednesday, May 19 seminar sponsored by Woodbury University.

'Soul Appearance: The Spirituality of Fashion and Beauty' Set for April 8
Botox. Plastic surgery. Makeup. Women sometimes go to great lengths to distort, mold, and fashion their bodies into that of the “ideal” woman. These topics will be the discussion of a half-day symposium April 8 at Woodbury University.

Woodbury interior architecture program earns national award
Woodbury’s interior architecture program is ranked 12th nationally in the 2004 edition of “America’s Best Architecture and Design Schools” by Design Intelligence magazine.

Woodbury University Student Works at A+D Museum in Los Angeles
Three Woodbury University students will have their designs shown beginning this weekend at the A+D Museum in Los Angeles.

Woodbury University to Host 'Test Flying the World's Fastest Airplanes...
Famed test pilot Bob Gilliland will share recollections of his high-flying career and take questions from the audience during a Sunday, February 8 event at Woodbury University.

Woodbury University to Host Conversation Between Filmmaker Frank Darab...
“The Green Mile” filmmaker Frank Darabont and “Fahrenheit 451” author Ray Bradbury will discuss their extraordinary careers and take questions from the audience during a Sunday, November 16 event at Woodbury University.