In March, LASA considered the role of art in LA’s cultural landscape. We gathered at LACMA and met with Abigail Duckor, assistant objects conservator. She led us through the conservation lab. Sofia reflects, “You never really think about how they conserve the art pieces and what goes on behind the scenes and how much work goes into it.” Noah adds, …
During February’s LASA, we considered bodies in LA. Thank you to LAPL’s Central Branch for hosting us in the morning. We welcomed Dr. Cynthia Willard, faculty leader of the USC-Keck Human Rights Clinic. Her work involves the forensic documentation of human rights abuses for asylum seekers here in Los Angeles. She shared her path to this work as well as the …
The Coro Youth Fellows is now taking applications for their summer program! An immersive, experiential, cohort-based summer program that engages high school participants in leadership skill development and understanding how local systems work. Youth Fellows will interview local leaders, participate in site visits to learn about how things get done in Southern California, and participate in small group projects that …
LASA kicked off 2019 at City Hall at the top of the Tom Bradley Tower. Thanks to those in City Hall who made this possible, Norma Challita and Christopher Hawthorne, as well as the LAPD officers who joined us. After taking in the 360 degree view on a stunning Saturday morning, LASA teacher John Lee shared an analysis of the …
Did you see us? LASA moved around the city in November! We conveyed at LA Plaza for a day considering transportation in the city today and planning for the city of tomorrow. Kevin Ocubillo from LADOT taught us, as best summarized by Barker, to “think about streets, their function, and what you can do with them.” Ben shared that Kevin …
October’s LASA focused on justice and law in Los Angeles. An unexpected rain started the day and we took our bus to LAPD’s Rampart Division to hear from Captain McNeill Gardner – as well as Officer Delgado in her third week of work with LAPD. For some, this was a unique opportunity to speak with the police and ask questions. …
First, an exciting LASA announcement: John Lee joined the LASA team in a new capacity, as LASA’s social media director. Welcome, John! In September, LASA considered the role of business and manufacturing in LA. We traveled to Glenair in Glendale. Thanks to Ron Logan and Rob Tillman for hosting us, providing us with a tour, and giving us lunch. “While …
LASA welcomed the 2018-2019 class with a four-day intensive in August. Throughout the year, we will post student reflections and reports on our journey together. On Wednesday morning, we introduced ourselves, mapped LA, and caused an earthquake. Robert de Groot, from USGS, revealed a deep history of Southern California and shared his day-to-day work – explaining the magnitude of earthquakes …
On May 19, LASA 2017-2018 celebrated its final day together with a trip to LACMA. Abigail Duckor, an Objects Conservator with LACMA, welcomed us and introduced us to her world of art at the intersection of chemistry. We toured the Conservation Lab and asked questions about materials, procedures, and pieces of art we saw tucked into boxes and behind cabinet …
We started the day with Geraldine Knatz. Geraldine is the port expert – having started as a student working in marine biology and working her way to serve as the Executive Director. She is now a professor at USC but spent the morning sharing ghost stories of Warehouse No. 1 and the plans for the original pier and cargo buildings. From the water’s edge, …