Century City/ Westwood JAnuAry 28 – FeBruAry 25, 2022
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UCLA Set to Return to In-Person Classes January 31 start date slotted for campus By Dolores Quintana In-person classes will recommence as of Jan. 31 on the UCLA campus. This return to campus is made possible through a decline in Covid case rates and test positivity rates at UCLA and in Los Angeles County overall and an improvement in compliance among UCLA faculty, staff and students to the Covid-19 protocols, mandated testing requirements and vaccine booster shots, that are necessary to return to campus according to an email from UCLA Chancellors, Provost, Academic Senate and the Covid-19 Response and Recovery Unit. UCLA had switched back to remote learning for the current winter quarter because of the rising case numbers during the start of the Omicron surge. Originally, it was UCLA’s plan to return to in class learning after two weeks on Jan. 18, but the surge had not abated enough to allow that to happen. However, all classes will not be required to return as of Jan. 31. A statement from the Academic Senate notes certain classes that have already been authorized as remote learning classes and are listed on the Authorization of Remote Instruction List continue to be authorized and do not have to reapply to keep their status. Classes that are designated as Lab, Studio or who have another clinical designation are automatically approved to remain remote. Instructors who choose to are allowed to continue to teach remotely for another two weeks after the date of Jan. 28 without seeking permission. Departments whose classes don’t fall under
any of those previous guidelines can apply for approval to continue remote instruction by submitting a request that outlines why the instructors are requesting this and how a continuation of remote classes would benefit those students. UCLA has requested that teachers update their class locations as quickly as possible and UCLA students will be allowed to drop Winter 2022 classes without incurring any fees to do so until March 4, 2022. The school has mandated these strict anti
Covid-19 protocols for all students, faculty and staff who are returning to campus on Jan. 28. Anyone who works in the school’s clinical areas must adhere to the school’s Covid-19 protocols for healthcare settings. Any students, staff member or faculty member who has not already returned to Westwood or who are not participating in the regular UCLA weekly Covid-19 testing program must take a Covid-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to their return to Westwood.
In addition, students, faculty and staff must show proof of a negative test result before they are allowed to return to work or class on campus the day of their return to UCLA. Anyone who needs a test can go to the temporary testing site at Pauley Pavilion, Pauley East Plaza, entrance: Door 111A/B to obtain a test. Students returning to any UCLA housing must test upon arrival and Housing will provide further information
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Creative Artists Agency to Move Into 26-Story Century City Tower Under Construction JMB Realty currently constructing Century City Center Tower By Sam Catanzaro Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has announced it will be moving into a 26-story tower under construction. On January 19, CAA announced that it had signed a long-term, anchor-tenant lease agreement to relocate its headquarters to Century City Center in 2026. To be located across Constellation
Boulevard from CAA’s current offices, JMB Realty’s 37- story, state-of-the-art commercial tower, designed by Johnson Fain, will feature two acres of gardens and courtyards. The building at 1950 Avenue of the Stars is designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification, according to a press release announcing the lease agreement. The headquarters will occupy a “building-within-a-building,” designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group. CAA will have its own entrance, lobby, and parking area. CAA employees will also have close access to the upcoming Constellation/Century City Metro station, currently under construction. “Today’s news underscores the energy and momentum of CAA and the tremendous
growth we’re experiencing across our businesses,” said CAA Co-Chairman Richard Lovett. “We’re designing a home for the future here in Los Angeles that captures the imagination, inspiration and creativity that’s fundamental to the work we do, and that continues to drive our success for clients. We’re guided by our focus on personal connection, a deeply rooted culture of collaboration, and a desire to create the most welcoming and exciting environment for our employees, clients and the creative community.” CAA was represented by Matthew Miller of Cresa in the transaction. Eric Olofson, Pete Collins and Scott Menkus of Cushman & Wakefield represented JMB Realty.
Rendering: Johnson Fain