Since 1936, the Alumni Association has honored some of our most distinguished alumni for their impactful contributions to our community. This year's recipients are being recognized for their roles in revolutionizing art and science, advocacy for educational access and workers' rights, and giving generously their time and treasure for the welfare of others. The 2024 UCLA Awards go to Chase Griffin '21, M.Ed. '23, Cesar Pacheco Garcia '18, the Bay Area Bruins, Donna Wells '66, M.A. '69, J.D. '92, Gary Greene '71, Asad Madni '69, M.S. '72, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber ’70, M.A. '71, Ph.D. '75, and the Alumnus of the Year, Refik Anadol, M.F.A. '14. Read more about their outstanding achievements.
In a recent presentation at UCLA, Bruin changemakers Nurit Katz, MBA '08, M.P.P. '08, UCLA’s Chief Sustainability Officer, and Jamie Nack '98, M.P.P. '02, president and founder of Three Squares Inc., discussed the plan and their efforts to create sustainable solutions on campus and around the world.
On Friday, May 17, UCLA will showcase the impressive talent of its students in song, dance and comedy. The night will be highlighted by the presentation of the George and Ira Gershwin Award to the Foo Fighters' front man and former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl.
A 2023 study found that nearly half of college students don't feel career-ready. To combat this deficiency, we've developed a course for new graduates called The Classroom. Created and led by veteran executive recruiter Amy Rueda, the two-part, six-week program will offer tools and resources, as well as strategies to overcome the challenges facing Gen Z job-seekers.
On May 14, physics and astronomy professor Andrea Ghez, winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics, will receive this year's student-selected My Last Lecture Award and deliver a presentation on the topic: What would you tell your audience if this was your last lecture on earth?
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