Thursday, October 24, 1996
ADMINISTRATION:
Association of university leaders awards medical school, CTO
officialsBy Brooke Olson
Daily Bruin Staff
Two of UCLA’s most dedicated administrators were honored by
colleagues and faculty staff members at a reception held Tuesday at
the Fowler Museum of Cultural History.
Director of Academic Personnel for the School of Medicine Albert
Glover and Central Ticket Office Director David Lowenstein received
the annual Jeanne Williams Administrative Service Award for their
outstanding contributions to the university.
Given by the Administrators and Supervisors Association (ASA),
the award was established in 1987 to honor campus administrators
whose work and achievements have positively influenced and advanced
the campus’s administrative operations.
Jeanne Williams, the first recipient of the award and Assistant
Dean of the School of Medicine, was one of the founding members of
the ASA and received the honor after 40 years of service to the
university.
Glover’s 20-year contributions to the School of Medicine are
extensive and varied, colleagues said. He is noted for his
expertise in academic personnel and extensive knowledge of the
ever-changing UCLA policies.
"Glover is my lifeline … and he has contributed to the school
far beyond the call of duty," said William Dignam, senior associate
dean of academic affairs for the School of Medicine.
"You can easily find him in his office at 7:30 p.m., and he’s
the fellow that knows everything  and it’s all in his head,"
Dignam added, noting that Glover is immensely respected and
genuinely loved by his colleagues.
Fellow administrators commended Glover for his accessibility,
joking that he should write a book which could serve as a guide for
the "care and feeding of new administrators."
"I’m glad I’ve helped the rest of the campus understand the
uniqueness of the medical school," Glover said. "I’m very grateful
for this award, but it’s really important that my colleagues
recognize that I did not get here by myself, and I thank them for
their continued support."
David Lowenstein’s long and illustrious career at UCLA over the
past 30 years includes nine years as director of the students’
association’s (ASUCLA) Student Union and its wide ranging
activities. In 1979, Lowenstein became director of the newly formed
UCLA Central Ticket Office (CTO).
Lowenstein has not only provided an outstanding service to the
entire campus community, but has also led the Ticket Office to
become a model program for other campuses across the country,
co-workers said.
"Lowenstein would bring a bright and fresh perspective about the
institution to our meetings," said Jo Ann Hankin, former assistant
vice chancellor and 1993 Jeanne Williams award recipient, who left
UCLA last year to serve as the vice president and chief financial
officer at Whittier College.
"His commitment to the customers is well known, and he has
worked tirelessly to reduce costs and make sure the public knows
about UCLA events," Hankin added, noting that Lowenstein is
routinely involved in various campus committees, including several
ASUCLA boards with chancellors on them.
Colleagues also remarked that Lowenstein’s photo could be found
in the dictionary next to the entry "UCLA Bruin." Described as a
hard and tenacious worker, faculty members commended Lowenstein for
his fresh new perspectives and dedication to the university.
"The campus has changed in the last 30 years … but many things
still remain the same, such as the fun and the people," Lowenstein
said. "I’ve been able to develop a staff and, of course, the staff
makes you who you are … not to mention that the students have
also been a real source of inspiration."
Each recipient received a miniature replica of the Bruin bear
statue in Westwood Plaza. Also addressing the recipients on their
achievements, recently appointed Executive Vice Chancellor Charles
F. Kennel delivered the keynote address at the reception,
commending both Glover and Lowenstein for their commitment to
continuing UCLA’s diversity and excellence.
Kennel also described his vision for the future of the
university, remarking on the increasing technological aspects of
education, and UCLA’s ability to influence other institutions of
higher education.
"(UCLA) has the chance to become the first university in the
world to have a truly global reach," Kennel said. "I am convinced
that this can only be achieved by a close partnership between the
faculty and the administration.
"(The university) needs to set a goal  not to how good we
are to ourselves  but to have a positive and transforming
impact on all citizens … we live in a complex environment and
UCLA is simply a microcosm of the world to come."
KRIS FALLON
(l.) Senior Associate Dean William Digman congratulates (r.)
Albert Glover, Director of Academic Personnel of UCLA School of
Medicine, at the Jeanne Williams Administration Service Awards.
Colleagues … remarked … Lowenstein’s photo could be found in
the dictionary next to the entry "UCLA Bruin."