True Bruins Display - Bruin Cafe

Jason Lemiere, Photographer

Brad Delson Musician & Philanthropist – ’99 As a Regents Scholar, Delson earned a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from UCLA. His band, Linkin Park, was signed by Warner Bros. Records in 2000 and has released three albums that have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. Delson and his band mates are devoted to several social causes, including a non-profit organization they established called Music for Relief, to aid victims of world catastrophes and combat global warming.

Photograph courtesy of Dr. Bill Dorfman

DR. Bill dorfman Dentist & Philanthropist – ’80 A successful dentist and entrepreneur, Dorfman has committed himself to giving back to people in need. He provides free dental care to children here and in developing countries and has generated financial support for children’s hospitals and dental centers. Dorfman’s extensive charity work also includes cofounding the nonprofit LEAP Foundation, which hosts a youth mentorship and professional development program at UCLA. In 2009, he received the UCLA Award in Community Service.

Yvette Roman, Photographer

DR. mark gold President, Heal the Bay – D.Env. ’94 Gold is president of the environmental group Heal the Bay and served as its executive director from 1994-2006. Gold has worked extensively in the field of coastal protection and water pollution – in particular, urban runoff pollution, DDT and PCB contamination in fish, and the health risks of swimming at runoff-contaminated beaches. He created Heal the Bay’s Beach Report Card, and has authored numerous California coastal protection, water quality, and environmental education bills.

Joe Schmelzer Photographs

wendy grEuel Government Official – ’83 Sworn in as City Controller of Los Angeles in 2009, Greuel is only the second woman elected to a citywide office in the city’s history. During her previous position as a Los Angeles City Council Member, her work saved taxpayers millions of dollars by cutting wasteful government spending and identifying fraud and corruption in city government. Greuel was also instrumental in the creation of LA’s BEST, a nationally recognized afterschool program for children. In 2009, Greuel received the UCLA Award in Public Service.

Photograph courtesy of Michael Josephson

michael josephson Ethicist & Educator – ’64, J.D. ’67 Josephson is the president of the Josephson Institute of Ethics, which he founded in 1987 in honor of his parents. The nonprofit Institute emphasizes the importance of character and ethical decision making – for both individuals and organizations. Josephson’s award-winning commentaries air daily on radio stations across the country and around the world on American Forces Radio. In 2009, UCLA named him the Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year.

Photograph courtesy of Dr. Megan McArthur

DR. megan mcarthur Astronaut – ’93 McArthur joined NASA in 2000 as a mission specialist astronaut. In May 2009, she served as the lead robotic arm operator aboard STS-125, the final Space Shuttle mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. McArthur and the rest of the Space Shuttle Atlantis crew helped successfully extend and improve the orbiting observatory’s capabilities to explore the mysteries of the universe.

Photograph courtesy of Professor Elinor Ostrom

ProfesSor elinor ostrom Nobel Laureate – ’54, M.A. ’62, Ph.D. ’65 Ostrom has won recognition from around the world for her research on managing shared resources – natural and man-made. Currently a professor of political science at Indiana University, Ostrom’s research focuses on how self-organization and local-level management can work to keep common resources sustainable. Ostrom was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, making her the first woman ever to win the Prize in this category.

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jackie robinson Professional Athlete & Baseball Hall of Fame Member In 1939, Robinson attended UCLA where he became the University’s first athlete to earn varsity letters in four sports – baseball, basketball, football, and track. Robinson broke the color barrier in professional sports when he became a Brooklyn Dodger in 1947 – the first African American Major League Baseball player of the modern era. In that same year, he was named National League Rookie of the Year and, in 1949, the Most Valuable Player of the Year. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

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George takei Actor & Community Activist – ’60, M.A. ’64 Takei is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Sulu on the original “Star Trek” television series and subsequent films. In recent years, Takei has become an avid advocate and community activist, acting as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign and serving on the board of the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program. Takei has also advised the Nielsen ratings service, advocating for the more accurate measurement of diverse television audiences.

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john wooden UCLA Basketball Coach (1948-75), Educator & Author As UCLA’s head basketball coach for 27 years,Wooden led the Bruins to an unprecedented 88 consecutive victories, 16 appearances in the NCAA Final Four, and 7 consecutive NCAA basketball championships – 10 in all. Known for his “Pyramid of Success” and focus on personal excellence, Wooden has published numerous books that continue to motivate and inspire readers both on and off the court.

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Gail DeverS Olympic Gold Medalist & Health Advocate – ’89 At UCLA, Devers was named the Pac-10 Athlete of the Year in 1988 after winning the NCAA 100-meter dash and setting a U.S. record in the 100-meter hurdles. Although she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease and faced the possible amputation of both feet in 1990, Devers staged one of the greatest comebacks in track and field history, winning medals in both the 1992 and 1996 Olympics.

Off the track, Devers works to educate the public about Graves’ disease. In 2009, she received the UCLA Award in Professional Achievement.

WALL OF FAME The True Bruin “Wall of Fame” honors UCLA students, alumni, professors, and leaders.

These individuals have made significant contributions in their fields and have demonstrated one or more of the five True Bruin values: • Integrity • Excellence • Accountability • Respect • Service

The Wall of Fame is a reminder of what it means to be a True Bruin in action.

www.truebruin.ucla.edu This exhibit will change periodically to feature additional True Bruins.