Woodbury University

'Designing Research | Reimagining Housing' exhibition by cityLAB
2025-12-05 - 2026-01-09 | Wedge Gallery, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Opening Reception: December 6, 2025 at 6:00PM
Exhibition Runs from December 5, 2025 – January 9, 2026

Designing Research | Reimagining Housing
cityLAB is UCLA’s interdisciplinary hub for design-driven urban research. Although housed within UCLA’s Architecture and Urban Design Department, cityLAB’s impact extends beyond Los Angeles. cityLAB is unique as it represents both an academic think tank and a practical “do”-tank. Comprised of architects, designers, planners, and humanists, cityLAB works within four primary researchareas: Reimagining Housing, Framing the Commons, Marking Narratives, and Radical Pedagogies.
The projects in this exhibition represent four of cityLAB’s most significant Reimagining Housing projects to date – Accessory Dwelling Units; Education Workforce Housing; Small Lots, Big Impacts; and Altadena Prefab Showcase. While each of the four housing projects is are unique, all four projects have each followed a similar research process from early think tank evaluation to “do”-tank production. cityLAB’s process begins with Research and Outreach, before moving to Accessible Documentation, Prototyping, Impactful Legislation, Capacity Building, and Built Demonstration. This process is what defines cityLAB’s work, and it allows the lab to have catalytic impacts that open up new possibilities for the field of architecture to create more just urban futures.
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Janna Ireland: Even by Proxy
2026-01-16 - 2026-04-25
January 16, 2025 – Extended through April 25, 2026
Hollyhock House, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027

Commissioned on the occasion of Hollyhock House’s centennial, Janna Ireland: Even by Proxy presents photographs by the artist that introduce new perspectives on Los Angeles’s only World Heritage site. Ireland’s photographs privilege the quiet, subtle details of Hollyhock House and make visible the care and conservation that sustain the site over time.
The title of the exhibition comes from Frank Lloyd Wright’s autobiography, in which he describes the process of realizing Hollyhock House. For Ireland, Wright’s phrase “even by proxy” points to the fraught relationship between client and architect in building the house as well as the ongoing project of preservation.
Even by Proxy is presented in partnership with Project Restore and the Julius Shulman Institute at Woodbury University.
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Connect and Reflect: A Business Happy Hour
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woodbury University, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Woodbury University School of Business cordially invites you to Connect and Reflect: A Business Happy Hour on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM! Please join us for a night of fun, food, prizes, networking, and socializing with business students, faculty, and alumni. All Woodbury University School of Business students, faculty, and alumni are invited to attend, as well as local business students from neighboring community colleges and high schools!
This event will take place in the Malburg Atrium of the Business Building on the Woodbury University campus located at 7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504.
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For questions regarding the event, please contact bba@woodbury.edu!

Discover Woodbury/Casa Abierta – Spring 2026
2026-02-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Woodbury University, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Discover Woodbury & Unleash Your Creativity
Spring 2026 Session | February 7, 2026 @ 9am-1pm
You’re invited! Please join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026 for an in-person undergraduate Open House and immerse yourself in our exciting and vibrant community located right in the heart of Southern California’s creative economy.

Join us for a panel discussion with members of the Woodbury Community to learn about our 20+ undergrad programs.
Engage with academic deans and chairs, student life staff & student leaders.
Get quick and easy answers to all of your questions about admissions, scholarships, financial aid & more.
Take a student-led tour of our beautiful campus.

RSVP today to learn more and secure your $2,000 scholarship for attending!

¡Estás invitado! Por favor, únete a nosotros el sábado 7 de Febrero de 2026 para una jornada de puertas abiertas de pregrado en persona y sumérgete en nuestra emocionante y vibrante comunidad – ubicada justo en el corazón de la economía creativa del sur de California.

Únete a nosotros para un panel de discusión con miembros de la comunidad de Woodbury para aprender sobre la experiencia Woodbury.
Explora nuestros más de 20 programas de pregrado.
Relaciónate con decanos y directores académicos, personal de vida estudiantil y líderes estudiantiles.
¡Obtén respuestas a todas tus preguntas acerca de cómo aplicar, becas, ayuda financiera y mucho más!
Realiza una visita guiada por estudiantes de nuestro hermoso campus.

¡Confirme su asistencia hoy para obtener más información y asegurar su beca de $2,000 por asistir!
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Bait + Switch: Architectural Objects that Fool Exhibition
2026-03-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Wedge Gallery, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Friday, March 6 | 6 PM: Wedge Gallery Presents: Bait + Switch: Architectural Objects that Fool

Wedge Gallery presents Bait + Switch: Architectural Objects that Fool, a group exhibition featuring works by Erin Wright, Julia Haft-Candell, Rachel Shillander, Heather Scott Peterson, Elizabeth Wood, and Hans Wendel. The show brings together architects, designers, and artists whose works challenge perception—misusing, probing, and subverting symbols, references, functions, and structural capacities. By playing with objecthood and expectation, these works tease the eye, the mind, and the hand, stoking joy, wonder, and estrangement in viewers and users alike.

Curating Architecture Exhibitions Panel
2026-03-13 18:00 - 20:00
Friday, March 13 | 6 PM: Curating Architecture Exhibitions Panel | Ahmanson | Join us on Friday, after the studio, for Curating Architecture & Design Exhibitions, a conversation with three leading curators shaping how we experience design and architecture in museum spaces. Wendy Kaplan (Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, LACMA), Jennifer Dunlop Fletcher (Curator of Architecture and Design, SFMOMA), and Maristella Casciato (Curator of Architecture, Getty Research Institute) will discuss their curatorial practices and explore what it means to present architecture and design within an exhibition setting.

Doing Business in the emerging Blue Economy and Aquaculture
2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:00
Please join the School of Business for our March Thought Leader Webinar, Doing Business in the emerging Blue Economy and Aquaculture. Presented by Dr. Kevin Sanford, a management faculty member in the School of Business, this webinar will discuss how Blue Economy and Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) and aquaculture support business growth, as well as how to relate and incorporate the Blue Economy into the classroom.
Dr. Kevin Sanford holds a PhD in Human Resources Development/Organizational Development & Change from the University of Texas at Tyler, in addition to an MBA from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor of Science in Management and Marketing from Cal State San Marcos. In addition to teaching management classes at Woodbury, Dr. Sanford currently serves as the Business Department Chair at Los Angeles Valley College, where he has been a faculty member in a variety of roles since 2014. Prior to his teaching career, Dr. Sanford spent over 15 years in the United States Marine Corps.
This webinar is free of charge and open to the public.
Access the webinar here!

Narrative in Frame, Design Exhibition
2026-04-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Nan Rae Gallery, 7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Join us for the opening of Narrative in Frame, an entertainment design exhibition showcasing the work of six Graphic Design alumni from Woodbury University.
This group show explores storytelling through image, typography, and visual world-building—featuring poster design and entertainment branding created by alumni contributing to creative industries in Los Angeles and beyond.

Opening Reception
Thursday, April 2, 2026
7:00–10:00 PM
Location
Nan Rae Gallery
Woodbury University
7500 N Glenoaks Blvd.

Gallery hours vary weekly—be sure to visit before the exhibition closes on April 16, 2026. We hope to see you there!

Chris Cornelius/ studio:indigenous Lecture
2026-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Woodbury University – Ahmanson Main Space, 7500 N. Glenoaks Bl, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Join us on Friday, April 3, at 6 PM for the final WSOA Spring ’26 Lecture!
We’re excited to welcome Chris Cornelius, founder of studio:indigenous, who will share insights into his practice and his work as an Indigenous architect in the United States.
Friday, April 3
6:00–7:00 PM
Ahmanson Main Space
Woodbury University – School of Architecture
Reception to Follow
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation exploring the intersections of culture, design, and architecture.
We hope to see you there!

Campus Blood Drive
2026-04-06 12:00 - 17:00
We are once again partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Ahmanson Main Space.
Did you know that you can give blood every 56 days, up six times per year, and that single donation may help save more than one life?
Patients need blood for issues related to:

Cancer
Childbirth complications
Trauma
Sickle cell disease
Surgeries
Transplants

Those who come to give blood or platelets will receive an exclusive American Red Cross x Life is Good® T-shirt, while supplies last.
Make life good for patients in need and schedule your life-saving appointment by clicking here.
Woodbury University Blood Drive
Ahmanson Main Space
Monday, April 6, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Woodbury University MBA Experience (Virtual)
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for a virtual info session to explore Woodbury University’s AACSB-accredited MBA program. Hear directly from faculty and program administrators about the curriculum, student experience, and career outcomes—and get real-world insight from successful MBA alumni as they share how the program helped shape their professional journeys!
RSVP Here to Receive the Zoom Link!

MADE at Woodbury
2026-04-25 09:00 - 20:00 | Woodbury University, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Event Information

Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Location: Woodbury University, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504

Social Activities + Catering: 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Library Plaza. Multiple exhibitions and gathering spaces active throughout the day. Accessibility accommodations available upon request. Please contact: Disabilities@woodbury.edu

RESERVE YOUR FASHION SHOW SEATS HERE
EVENT SCHEDULE
All-day events! Fashion Runway Show, on campus in the evening.
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Capstone Reviews
9:00am – 5:00pm | Architecture Complex
WSOA Alumni Luncheon
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Architecture Complex/ Courtyard

Capstone Celebration (Catering Provided)
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Architecture Complex/ Courtyard

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

WUSB Showcase (Catering Provided)
10:00am – 1:00pm | Malburg Atrium

SCHOOL OF MEDIA : CULTURE : DESIGN

Game Design Showcase
1:00pm – 3:00pm | Miller 111
Animation & VFX Screenings
1:00pm – 3:00pm | Fletcher Jones Auditorium
Animation Posters Display & Celebration
3:00pm – 4:00pm | Bowman Conference Room
Film Screenings
3:00pm – 6:00pm | Fletcher Jones Auditotium
Film Posters Display
3:00pm – 6:00pm | Malburg Atrium
Experience Design (formerly Graphic Design) & MCD Alumni Reception (Catering Provided)
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Nan Rae Gallery

LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

Liberal Arts & Sciences Showcase
9:00am – 5:00pm | Library Plaza
Catering Available
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Library Plaza

FASHION RUNWAY SHOW
6:00pm – 8:00pm | Library

6:00pm | Doors Open
6:30pm | Show Starts
8:00pm – 9:00pm | VIP Reception

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READ MORE ABOUT MADE HERE

61st Annual Woodbury University Fashion Show
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodbury University, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
APRIL 25, 2026 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Join us April 25 as we celebrate the incredible work of our fashion design students at our Fashion Show during our MADE at Woodbury event. Woodbury University’s annual fashion runway serves as a platforms from our student designers to exhibit their creativity but also functions as a real-world simulation of the fashion industry.

6:00pm | Doors Open
6:30pm | Show Starts
8:00pm – 9:00pm | VIP Reception

This event involves our students in every stage, from conceptualization to execution, allowing them to navigate the complexities of a high-profile runway show. By actively participating in tasks such as garment preparation, model coordination, and event management, students gain invaluable practical skills that transcend the classroom. This event becomes a transformative educational journey ensuring that our students graduate with a holistic grasp of the industry they are poised to enter.
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Woodbury University is thrilled to announce Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter as the 2026 Fashion Show honoree and Commencement Speaker.
With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Carter has revolutionized costume design through her groundbreaking work on films including Black Panther, Malcolm X, Selma, and Coming to America. She made history as the first Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design, earning her first statue for Black Panther and a second for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Currently an Academy Award nominee for Sinners, Carter continues to push boundaries and redefine possibilities in fashion and film.
Her visionary approach blends historical authenticity with contemporary innovation, creating iconic looks that transcend the screen. Woodbury University celebrates Carter’s extraordinary contributions to the arts and her enduring impact on the fashion industry.
Interested in sponsoring or advertising at the event? See our Sponsorship Opportunities, for more details.

Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony
2026-04-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Woodbury University, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Our Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony is currently scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST.
Congratulations on this momentous accomplishment. We are looking forward to celebrating this special day with you on Sunday, April 26, 2026 on our beautiful Burbank campus. There will be more information coming soon, please check this page for the most up-to-date information.
For any immediate questions, please email commencement@woodbury.edu. Thank you.

Preparing for the Day:

Arrive to campus no later than 2:30 p.m. (we need to get you checked-in and take care of some last minute details)
The ceremony will be held in the Alumni Quad
The ceremony begins promptly at 4 p.m. and is expected to end no later than 7 p.m.
Seating for your friends and family begins at 2 p.m., and there are no seat reservations, it’s a first come, first served basis. Have a disabled member of your group or have someone who needs accommodations? Please fill out the Disabilities Seating Accommodations Request Form
We will have a social media feed available for you to post your videos and photos!

Review our Frequently Asked Questions below for more information:
Commencement Info and FAQs

Guest Commencement Speakers
David Enzminger, Winston & Strawn LLP
Ruth E. Carter, Academy Award-Winning Costume Designer
Sonny Ward, Architecture, Class of 2002
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Disabilities Accommodation Request:
This request is for guests of Woodbury University graduates only. Fill out our disabilities accommodation request form by clicking the button below.
DISABILITIES ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM

Build Your Own Business: 8-Week Entrepreneur Bootcamp
2026-05-12 - 2026-06-30
REGISTER Today!
Eight Weeks. One Goal.
Transform your idea into a viable business.
Woodbury University invites the community to join an intensive, hands-on certificated program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to stop dreaming and start doing. Whether you’re a student, career-changer, or side-hustler, this program will take you from concept to launch-ready business in just eight weeks.
This isn’t theory—it’s action. You’ll work alongside real entrepreneurs, validate your ideas with actual customers, and build a complete business foundation from the ground up.
No college degree required. No massive budget needed. Just your commitment, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

What You’ll Walk Away With
Entrepreneurial Vision – Master the mindset that spots opportunities others miss and learn to identify problems in your community that are genuinely worth solving.
Real-World Validation – Connect with practicing entrepreneurs, test your concept with potential customers, and design solutions people will actually pay for—not just ideas that sound good on paper.
Financial Foundation – Build your first business model, set profitable pricing, and create a straightforward financial plan using practical tools and real-world examples.
Market Presence – Develop a compelling brand identity, establish your social media footprint, and craft a lean marketing strategy that attracts customers without breaking the bank.
Business Essentials – Navigate legal setup, contracts, and cost-effective tools with clear, step-by-step guidance that demystifies the intimidating parts of starting a business.
Launch-Ready Plan – Finish up with a certificate and a complete business plan in hand and a polished pitch ready to present to investors, partners, or your first customers.

Dates / Location
May 12–June 30, 2026
Tuesday Evenings, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
HYBRID FORMAT
In-Person At Woodbury University
7500 N Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91504
COST FOR SUPPLIES:
$75* when you register by April 17, 2026. $100* after April 17.
No refunds for cancellations after April 30, 2026.
LIMITED SEATS, SO REGISTER EARLY!
*Excluding Eventbrite Registration Fee.
REGISTER HERE!

New Tax Laws, New Rules, New Opportunities
2026-06-03 16:00 - 17:00
Do you know what the recent changes to tax laws mean for you?! Join the Woodbury University School of Business on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 4PM Pacific Time for our webinar New Tax Laws, New Rules, New Opportunities! Hosted by the School of Business’s Alumni Advisory Council, join us to learn what new tax laws you should be aware of, how they can affect you, and what opportunities that you can take advantage of.
The webinar will be presented by School of Business MBA alumni Charbel Ghaby (Class of 2014), RICP, CExP, Wealth Management Advisor at WestPac Wealth Partners; and Jeff Neumeister (Class of 2011), CPA/ABV, CFE, CMA, MAcc., Managing Partner at Kelly+Partners.
The webinar is free and open to the public! All are welcome to join!
Time: Wednesday, June 3rd, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST
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Woodbury University School of Business Annual Alumni Reunion 2026
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00
Library Plaza, Woodbury University (7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504)
Please join the Woodbury University School of Business for our Annual Alumni Reunion on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the Library Plaza of our beautiful campus. All attendees will receive dinner and dessert, a goodie bag, a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize, access to our silent auction, and other fun attractions.
All School of Business alumni are invited to attend. We look forward to having you join us for this special evening of reconnecting!
Tickets Available Here!
For questions pertaining to the event, please contact bba@woodbury.edu.

Summer of Build & Design
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-17 | Woodbury University, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Pre-College Academy
Woodbury Summer Academy is open to rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in high school. Students must be between 15 and 18 years old. This program, in partnership with the University of Redlands, is designed for motivated students eager to explore their academic interests in a collegiate environment.
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Important Dates

June 11, 2026

Application deadline

July 5, 2026

Move-in date

July 6, 2026

First day of instruction

July 17, 2026

MADE at Woodbury Exhibition

July 17, 2026

Move out

MADE at Summer Build and Design Showcase – July 17, 2026

Academic Programs
Explore the Academic Programs for the Summer of Build & Design. Students will receive 3 college credits for each session completed and a certificate.
Academic Programs
July 5 – July 17, 2026

Fashion Design: From Concept to Creation
Instructor: Alexandria Sellers
In this hands-on introductory fashion design course, students will learn to draw a basic fashion croqui and sketch a custom design for one of three items: a tote bag, T-shirt, or circle skirt. Then, students will experiment with various surface design methods such as dyeing, embroidery, block printing, or HTV application to incorporate into their final piece. By the end of the course, each student will bring their unique vision to life by creating a wearable or functional fashion item that showcases their design and technique.
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Architecture Through Nature
Students will discover how nature inspires architecture and design. Through observation, sketching, digital play, and model-making, participants will transform natural patterns and forms into creative architectural concepts, finishing with a public exhibition of their work.
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Scholarship Information
We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their passions and reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to offer scholarships for our summer camp programs, available to all students, whether based on financial need or academic merit.
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