Gurdon Grant Woods (1915–2007) was an eminent American sculptor and academic administrator renowned for his significant contributions to the arts. He directed the California School of Fine Arts, which is now known as the San Francisco Art Institute. Additionally, Woods played a pivotal role in establishing the art department at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he served as the founding chair. His influence extended through his leadership in these key educational institutions, shaping the landscape of contemporary art education.
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Meaning of the name - Gurdon
spear hill, warrior on a hill
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Place of Birth: Savannah
Place of Death: Aptos
Educated At: Art Students League of New York
Occupation: academic administrator | head of department | sculptor | director
Employers: University of California, Santa Cruz | San Francisco Art Institute | Otis College of Art and Design | Natural History Museum Los Angeles County
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 15, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 15, 2026 |
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| Sun | 24 Aries 38 | 25 Aries 44 | 11 Leo 12 |
| Moon | 8 Taurus 5 | 1 Aries 43 | 1 Gemini 10 |
| Mercury | 8 Aries 25 | 0 Aries 48 | 0 Leo 40 |
| Venus | 16 Pisces 33 | 19 Taurus 41 | 0 Leo 34 |
| Mars | 29 Pisces 6 | 4 Aries 34 | 20 Gemini 18 |
| Jupiter | 16 Pisces 20 | 17 Cancer 3 | 27 Pisces 45 |
| Saturn | 28 Gemini 9 | 7 Aries 15 | 11 Cancer 14 |
| Uranus | 15 Aquarius 6 | 29 Taurus 28 | 13 Aquarius 44 |
| Neptune | 27 Cancer 40 | 2 Aries 44 | 0 Leo 36 |
| Pluto | 0 Cancer 20 | 5 Aquarius 24 | 2 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 23 Aquarius 31 | 6 Pisces 37 | 17 Aquarius 39 |
| Ketu | 23 Leo 31 | 6 Virgo 37 | 17 Leo 39 |
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