# News & Views

**Source**: https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024
**Parent**: https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views

A quarterly celebration of achievements and advances made by the dedicated team members who work in the [departments that comprise UCLA Administration](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/administrative-units-overview). With a commitment to delivering exceptional services, products and programs, UCLA Administration plays a crucial role in advancing UCLA's mission of education, research and service, and delivering exceptional Bruin experiences.

July 29, 2024

## [Remarkable achievements and shared triumphs](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/remarkable-achievements-and-shared-triumphs)

As we enjoy the summer months, it's an opportune time for us to reflect on the achievements of the past academic year and to look forward with anticipation to the impact we will continue to have on our community in the coming year.

July 29, 2024

## [Ask the ALT](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/ucla-recently-announced-creation-its-unprecedented-unhoused-task-force-what-purpose-group-and)

UCLA recently announced the creation of its unprecedented Unhoused Task Force. What is the purpose of this group and how is UCLA Administration involved?

July 29, 2024

## [2024 Work Environment Survey results available](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/2024-work-environment-survey-results)

UCLA Administration team members are encouraged to review survey results. Feedback will be used to strengthen and inform the way we engage with colleagues in our departments and across the division.

July 29, 2024

## [The sweet success of Bruin Beekeepers](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/the-sweet-success-of-bruin-beekeepers)

Thanks to the work of thousands of bees and a few dozen Bruin Beekeepers, the Community Programs Office and supporters of the Bruin Beekeepers are abuzz following the recent harvesting of some campus-made honey.

July 29, 2024

## [Paul Abramson earns 2024 Distinguished Career Award](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/paul-abramson-earns-2024-distinguished-career-award)

Central Ticket Office associate director started working in the department as an undergraduate economics student and recently retired following a successful 35-year career marked by innovation, leadership excellence and broad contributions to UCLA.

July 29, 2024

## [Changes for the UCLA Central Ticket Office](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/changes-for-the-ucla-central-ticket-office)

To further support UCLA Administration’s efforts to become a more effective and efficient organization, the department has merged with Events & Transportation; Gerardo Galeano takes helm as director.

July 29, 2024

## [New general manager for UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/new-general-manager-ucla-lake-arrowhead-lodge)

Hospitality executive and UCLA alumna Rona Kay’s career spans more than two decades with Disney operations, including 12 years as a hotel general manager in the hospitality division at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.

July 29, 2024

## [The Luskin Conference Center and Hotel’s very own ‘rock star’](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/the-luskin-conference-center-and-hotels-very-own-rock-star)

When pursuing online guest reviews for the Luskin Hotel and Conference Center, it’s almost impossible to not notice Milton De León’s name again and again. The bell attendant has been impressing guests since he joined UCLA in May 2023.

July 29, 2024

## [New Resource for Generative AI at UCLA](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/new-resource-for-generative-ai-at-ucla)

IT Services has launched [UCLA’s Generative AI site](https://genai.ucla.edu/?utm_source=Editing_ITS_GenAI_240403&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BruinPost&utm_content=UCLA%e2%80%99s+Generative+AI+hub), which includes a dedicated section on ethical and security guidance, as well as a curated selection of GenAI tools for our campus community, among other things.

July 29, 2024

## [Supporting Sustainable Move-out](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/supporting-sustainable-move-out)

Every June, students moving out of our residential halls leave behind memories, as well as plenty of waste, furniture, and other items that would ordinarily go to a landfill. The inaugural Sustainable Move Out helped redirect items and give them new life.

July 29, 2024

## [Collaboration results in enhanced COVID-19 awareness](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/collaboration-results-enhanced-covid-19-awareness)

In early 2024, a health campaign was in place as part of a student and staff collaboration designed to provide updated COVID-19 information and raise awareness of the continued impacts of COVID-19.

July 29, 2024

## [UCLA pledges to serve 50% plant-based meals by 2027](https://adminvc.ucla.edu/news-views/summer-2024/ucla-pledges-serve-50-plant-based-meals-2027)

UCLA Dining aims to shift half of its entrees to plant-based options over the next few years. The team aims to explore innovative ways to enrich the dining experience for Bruins to create that 'wow' factor.