Celebrating 15 Years of CURes
Reflection from Dr. Eric Strauss, Executive Director of CURes: “As I reflect on the first 15 years of the center for urban resilience, I am humbled by the breadth of … Read more
Event Recap: 2026 K-12 Restorative Justice Practices Implementation Academy
The Center for Urban Resilience Restorative Justice Project is proud to report another successful year hosting the K-12 RJ Practices Implementation Academy from July 27-30, 2026. This four day immersive … Read more
CURes’ Summer Field Day in Baltimore
Lisa Fimiani traveled to Baltimore in June to attend the Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES) Quarterly Meeting, which was organized and led by Dr. Michele Romolini. One of the goals of Lisa’s site visit was … Read more
CURes at the Baltimore Ecosystem Study’s Summer Meeting
On June 17, 2026, Dr. Michele Romolini, in partnership with other members of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES) Leadership Team, led the BES Summer Quarterly Meeting entitled, “Building Bridges and … Read more
From Ballona to Baltimore: Tracking CURes’ Spring Adventures
This spring, CURes staff were busy leading tours of our beautiful Ballona Discovery Park and exploring the features of LMU’s Campus, giving keynote speeches, and carrying on research activities for our ongoing work in California and Maryland. CATE JOURNAL The Cities And The Environment Journal continued to … Read more
Update on CURes Urban Forestry Work in Baltimore
CURes continued its partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) on a USDA Forest Service grant with the aim to increase participation in urban forestry, especially from historically underserved neighborhoods. In … Read more
Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve Wildfire Restoration Project
Background, Mission, and Site Description In 2025, with a grant from Edison International, the team at CURes began work on the Wildfire Restoration Project, aiming to restore 10 acres of … Read more
2025 CURes Year-In-Review
The Center for Urban Resilience is proud to announce our 25 most noteworthy achievements from 2025. Last year, CURes reached new heights in our research, partnerships, events, and community involvement. … Read more
Cities and the Environment Symposium Recap
On November 20, the LMU Center for Urban Resilience welcomed over 125 attendees and presenters to the inaugural Cities and the Environment (CATE) symposium, with support from Edison International and … Read more
Remembering Jane
On October 1, 2025, at 91 years old, Jane Goodall left our earth plane. The reaction throughout the world was immediate and visceral. Jane’s influence on science, the study of … Read more
CURes Summer 2025 Recap & Welcome Back!
Welcome back to the Fall 2025 semester! The Center for Urban Resilience has been as busy as ever since graduation, with plenty of exciting engagements ahead for the fall. Below … Read more