By: Omar Vargas --- With each module, Fellows dig into readings, exercises, conversations, and reflections around a theme. November/December's theme = Educational, Life and Career Pathways. Since graduating from college, I have not thought about my career goals because much of my focus has been on finding immediate...
This is an introduction to Urban Futures Lab Fellow Omar Vargas. “A Day in the Life of Omar” takes you through a typical day in Los Angeles, accompanied by Omar discussing his passions and aspirations as a UFL Fellow. Omar Vargas // Blog Post #2 // Learn...
An introduction to Urban Futures Lab Fellow Christopher Barahona. Moving between passions and goals, Chris takes you through a range of personal influences that are shaping his time as a Fellow. Christopher Barahona // Blog Post #1 // Learn more about Urban Futures Lab....
An introduction to Urban Futures Lab Fellow Shirley Ramirez. As she takes you through her Los Angeles experience, listen to her aspirations for the fellowship and beyond. Shirley Ramirez // Blog Post #2 // Learn more about Urban Futures Lab....
This is an introduction to Urban Futures Lab Fellow Andy Alvarez. Andy displays his pride in the East L.A. Community while talking about his passions and goals for the future. Andy Alvarez // Blog Post #2 // Learn more about Urban Futures Lab....
By: William Warrener --- Reflections on Module 2: Educational, Life and Career Pathways. I want to become the founding director of a major arts organization. No, wait. I want to become the founding director of a major arts organization that exists to train young people from low-income communities...
FELLOWS DEVELOP THEIR EDUCATIONAL, LIFE + CAREER PATHWAYS THROUGH VISIONING EXERCISES + INDIVIDUAL MEDIA PROJECTS Professional Pathways In module 2 the Fellows focused on mapping their respective career paths, each beginning with an ambitious, values-based ‘life purpose’ vision to inform their more immediate professional development plan. This...
On October 11, 2016 the Urban Futures Lab Fellows hosted the fourth Supper Club! We had conversations about how to work in communities that we're not a part of and what making a deep impact means to each of us. Thank you to our special...
By: Shirley Ramirez --- Each month, Fellows dig into readings, exercises, conversations, and reflections on a theme. October’s theme = The role of arts in shaping communities October’s Urban Futures Lab theme of socially engaged art gave me some mind blowing moments when exploring different artists making...
By: Andy Alvarez --- Each month, Fellows dig into readings, exercises, conversations, and reflections on a theme. October’s theme = The role of arts in shaping communities Thinking about the way that my community, East L.A., is now as opposed to how it was ten years ago, is...