Hammer curator to research artists in North Africa, the Middle East
Aram Moshayedi, curator for UCLA's Hammer Museum, has been named a curatorial fellow by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Moshayedi will research emerging artists in North Africa and the Middle East, and document his findings in the form of audio and video interviews. These interveiws and his research will highlight unique spaces, schools and archives in the region that not only reflect contemporary art practices throughout the region, but also channel the spirit of innovation and creativity that can be seen in the "Hammer Projects" series.Moshayedi joined the curation team at the Hammer in July of 2013 and since then has curated two exhibits for the Hammer Contemporary Collection. Previously, Moshayedi has curated for the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater and served as curator for LA><ART in Los Angeles. 
ACCESS Magazine, the publication housed at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, has been named the recipient of a National Planning Excellence Award by the American Planning Association. The award celebrates efforts to increase awareness and understanding about the planning profession, and "tell the planning story."
ACCESS reports on research funded by the University of California Transportation Center. Launched 21 years ago, ACCESS has consistently made transportation research useful for policymakers and planning practitioners. With a goal of translating academic research into readable articles intended for a lay audience, ACCESS helps bring academic research into the public policy debate. 
Sean Pine Treacy, assistant dean of curriculum and registration, has been awarded the Vanguard Prize by the National Network of Law School Officers (NNLSO). The award recognizes outstanding professional achievement in support of student services. A formal award presentation ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 1 in Denver as part of the group's annual business luncheon.
Treacy has worked at the law school for more than 26 years. As registrar, she manages all aspects of the records office, including services for students, faculty, alumni and the public. Under her direction, the law school’s information technology staff supports an independent and complex network and classroom infrastructure. Treacy has overseen the transformation of the law school’s use of technology and has implemented numerous new services, including a curriculum guide, an online grading system and online course and exam evaluations. In addition, she plays an integral role in strategic and facilities planning matters.
The NNLSO, a nonprofit, professional organization designed for the educational and professional development of all law school officers, inaugurated the Vanguard Prize in 2012. It is bestowed annually to one NNLSO member and carries a cash award of $500, which is earmarked for the recipient’s continued professional development.
The Warhol Foundation’s curatorial fellowship program, launched in 2008, aims to encourage curatorial research leading to new scholarship in the field of contemporary art. Grants are designed to support travel, archival research, convening of colleagues, interviews and time to write.
Transportation publication wins award from American Planning Association
ACCESS Magazine, the publication housed at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, has been named the recipient of a National Planning Excellence Award by the American Planning Association. The award celebrates efforts to increase awareness and understanding about the planning profession, and "tell the planning story."ACCESS reports on research funded by the University of California Transportation Center. Launched 21 years ago, ACCESS has consistently made transportation research useful for policymakers and planning practitioners. With a goal of translating academic research into readable articles intended for a lay audience, ACCESS helps bring academic research into the public policy debate.
ACCESS is currently housed within UCLA Luskin’s Institute of Transportation Studies and is managed by editor in chief distinguished professor of urban planning Donald Shoup (left) and managing editor John Mathews.
The biannual magazine has more than 8,500 subscribers and 1,000 website visitors per month from more than 60 countries. Its ease of reading and widespread fan base has led to numerous reprint requests and articles being translated by international publications, including the leading Chinese journal, Urban Transport of China.
ACCESS Magazine was also named the 2012 Organization of the Year by the California Transportation Foundation and was nominated for the 2013 White House Champions of Change Award. The publication is funded by the California and U.S. Departments of Transportation.
To learn more about ACCESS and sign up for a free subscription, visit the publication's website.
The biannual magazine has more than 8,500 subscribers and 1,000 website visitors per month from more than 60 countries. Its ease of reading and widespread fan base has led to numerous reprint requests and articles being translated by international publications, including the leading Chinese journal, Urban Transport of China.
ACCESS Magazine was also named the 2012 Organization of the Year by the California Transportation Foundation and was nominated for the 2013 White House Champions of Change Award. The publication is funded by the California and U.S. Departments of Transportation.
To learn more about ACCESS and sign up for a free subscription, visit the publication's website.
Law school assistant dean awarded prize for outstanding professional achievement
Sean Pine Treacy, assistant dean of curriculum and registration, has been awarded the Vanguard Prize by the National Network of Law School Officers (NNLSO). The award recognizes outstanding professional achievement in support of student services. A formal award presentation ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 1 in Denver as part of the group's annual business luncheon. Treacy has worked at the law school for more than 26 years. As registrar, she manages all aspects of the records office, including services for students, faculty, alumni and the public. Under her direction, the law school’s information technology staff supports an independent and complex network and classroom infrastructure. Treacy has overseen the transformation of the law school’s use of technology and has implemented numerous new services, including a curriculum guide, an online grading system and online course and exam evaluations. In addition, she plays an integral role in strategic and facilities planning matters.
The NNLSO, a nonprofit, professional organization designed for the educational and professional development of all law school officers, inaugurated the Vanguard Prize in 2012. It is bestowed annually to one NNLSO member and carries a cash award of $500, which is earmarked for the recipient’s continued professional development.
