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Cheryll and Richard Ruszat are longtime UCI supporters and leaders. They are trustees of the UCI Foundation, co-presidents of the Chancellor’s Club, and support numerous causes across campus, from education to health sciences. In their latest volunteer role, they are stepping up to serve as co-chairs of the newly formed Claire Trevor Society, which offers various membership levels that support scholarships, fellowships, research and more. We recently caught up with the Ruszats to learn more about their passion for the arts and involvement with the school.
Q. How did you become involved with CTSA? RR & CR: We have always been interested in the arts, but it was actually a memorable Chancellor’s Club event at the New Swan Shakespeare Festival that got us directly involved with the school. Eli Simon, the founding artistic director, later gave us the opportunity to develop a leadership committee to support outreach and funding for the New Swan Theater.
Q. Over the years, in what ways have you supported the school? RR & CR: We met Dean Stephen Barker while chairing the New Swan 18
