by UWEST | Jun 1, 2021 | Archived
A new media art exhibition on the Buddhist Maritime Silk Road has launched at the Academia Sinica Open Museum in Taipei, Taiwan. Years in the making, the project is curated by University of the West’s Emeritus Professor Dr. Lewis Lancaster, along with Venerable...
by UWEST | May 24, 2021 | Archived
Dear UWest Community, This year’s commencement was a beautiful, sweet and proud moment! Last Saturday we pulled together a successful outdoor commencement on campus to honor our graduates and their families in person and via live stream. A huge thanks to the amazing...
by UWEST | May 18, 2021 | Archived
What do the monk, neuroscientist, and basketball player have in common? Find out in Dr. Lewis Lancaster’s next lecture on Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00pm PDT, to be held remotely on Zoom. This will be the penultimate session of Dr. Lancaster’s “Buddhism as...
by UWEST | Apr 22, 2021 | Archived
In celebration of Earth Day 2021 and to reaffirm UWest’s commitment to environmental protection and advocacy, Professor Tom Moritz will offer a seminar of the environmental geography of Los Angeles. Professor Moritz will present an introduction to the diversity of Los...
by UWEST | Apr 22, 2021 | Archived
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Denim Day, and solidarity with survivors of violence, UWest in partnership with the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is hosting Peace Over Violence for a free Virtual Empowerment Self-Defense Workshop on Wednesday,...
by UWEST | Apr 22, 2021 | Archived
Professor Tom Moritz has convened a panel of five first-responders from various local agencies, including police, fire, and medical, who will discuss their experiences on the frontline. The panel will also consider various strategies using mindfulness and other...
