Graduation 2008
by gbruin on Jun 11, 2008 6:32 PM PDT
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Bumped. The comment section is turning into an epic thread. Again consider this an open invitation for all the graduating seniors (or alums/current students) to use this thread to share your UCLA memories and about bleeding blue and gold. And also this is the kind of post the "recommend" button found at the bottom of every post was created for. As I said earlier - hear hear - to gbruin's congrats to all our graduates in BN. GO BRUINS. - N
Hear hear. GO BRUINS. - N (Class '96)
Will the Class of 2008 please stand!!
On behalf of the alumni here in Bruins Nation, let me congratulate the UCLA Class of 2008. This is an amazing honor and you deserve to be very proud of your accomplishment.
Maybe it is my approach to geezerdom (Class '91), but I am excited at the number of current students we have here in BN. Reading through the interesting thread regarding the labor dispute and commencement speakers, I noted that several names I see here regularly (incl. Tydides, jjreicher, deepdish) appear to be graduating seniors. To you and your classmates, congratulations! It would be cool for all of our BN seniors to post his or her degree and major in here - sort of our own BN grad ceremony.
On a personal note, I understand the disappointment some of you feel at not having a noted figure like Bill Clinton speak at graduation. But let me add this personal note...I have no idea who my grad speaker was (some bio prof who talked about bird research). I do, however, remember everything about walking into the Tennis Center with some of my best friends in life. I remember a wonderful party afterward with my friends and our families. And I especially remember standing at the top of Janss' Steps in my robe, looking back at the dorms where things started, and turning to look into Royce Quad (the most beautiful setting at any college, anywhere) and knowing that I was a UCLA graduate and feeling more hope and anticipation and joy than I had ever known. That's what grad day still means to me, and 'll bet the other alumns around here can share similar feelings.
That degree has since opened a lot of doors for me in the medical world, and judging by the company here in Bruins Nation, it will do so in the world of law, business, art, education, public service, engineering, and any other field you can imagine.
So, to our Class of 2008, congratulations on all your efforts. As one of the alumni, it is an honor to have you join us. Enjoy your day, be proud of what you have accomplished, and look forward to an amazing future. You guys rule!
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of BruinsNation's (BN) editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of BN's editors.
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I suppose it's time to come clean
I personally am rather ambivalent regarding the issue of President Clinton speaking (or not speaking) at graduation. My plans were to actually attend my department ceremony, but not the bigger one. If Kareem had been the speaker like last year, I would have been there, no doubt about it. My stand in the other thread comes from the fact that to a lot of seniors, this was a very big deal to them and their families and I felt compelled to at least stand up for my class and my fellow students.
I already feel the “door opening” you speak of, as I have a job opportunity now that I believe would have been much more difficult to obtain without those magical four letters on my resume. I’ll do my best to uphold the UCLA reputation for the sake of the alums and for the students that come after us.
Oh and my major: BS – Electrical Engineering
by Tydides on Jun 11, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Being a fellow engineer, I would argue that we had a beautiful view during our ceremony: All the banners in Pauly. Who was/is the engineering commencement speaker? I had inventor of the internet (NO, not Al Gore) Vint Cerf. He was responsible for one of the main breakthroughs for the development of the network as a grad student at UCLA.
And I was told by a Cisco recruiter once that there is a list of 16 schools; several of the Fortune 500 will limit themselves to those schools (obviously implying UCLA being one of them). So I definitely can attest to the fact that the proverbial open door at UCLA is very real.
by kidro2001 on Jun 12, 2008 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's odd
I think we were always told of Leonard Kleinrock’s contribution to the invention of the internet. Well, ARPANET at least.
Engineering speaker this year is Charles Vest: President of National Academy of Engineering and MIT.
by Tydides on Jun 12, 2008 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same group
Did a quick Wiki search to discover Vint Cerf worked in Leonard Kleinrock’s lab. So it seems as if Kleinrock was the professor, and Cerf was the graduate student working with/for him.
by kidro2001 on Jun 16, 2008 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TLDR thoughts from a transfer student
I was walking around Royce quad last night while I was waiting for my husband to pick me up. I was wearing the sweatshirt he gave me in 2002. When he gave it to me, I was mad at him for spending so much money on me (he commuted to UCLA from Lancaster, just as I do now, and money was and is tight), but he said I’d get to wear it to UCLA someday. The letters are peeling off of it now, and the pockets are coming away from the shirt. I still wear it every finals week, though. And I carry a ‘70s-era parking token, a gift from my aunt upon my acceptance. She still had it from when she attended the extension to become a dental hygienist. Later, she’d become the first person in the family to get a bachelor’s degree. I will be the second.
I finally pried myself out of my desk at YRL last night and headed down to meet my husband. I wondered when I’d ever have a reason to be back here. These two years were too short. I wandered through the sculpture garden, remembering my first quarter when I got up every morning at 4:30 to take the van to UCLA. I would take a small blanket my friend knitted for me and have a nap in the garden before class started at 9am.
When I went to JC, our transfer center gave us their old UCLA course catalog. I’d go through it like a kid going through the Sears Christmas catalog: I will take this course, and that one, and that one…
And although I had to withdraw my acceptance in 2004, I reapplied for the fall 2006 quarter, and I DID take a lot of those courses. And now, at the ripe old age of 27, I’m done.
I’m tearing up thinking about it now. I wish I wasn’t done. But it makes me happy that I’ll get to recreate the picture my husband and I took when he graduated in ’04 in front of Bruin Bear. Only I get to wear the cap and gown, this time. I’m really going to miss this place.
‘scuse me, got something in my eye.
The worst thing about being a classics major at UCLA is having to hear about the #@*#$@*&% Trojans every damn day.
by Thetis on Jun 11, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a beautiful story Thetis...
And I hope at the end of my stay here that I’ll have the same feelings. As a first-year here, I can say that it feels like everything moves so slowly…but my graduating friends say that at the end, it feels like it went by way too fast.
Congratulations to you and all the others graduating this year!
by Centric on Jun 11, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Treasure it!
I think one of the best uses of my (free, precious) time was just wandering around campus to explore every nook and cranny of it. I still regret not getting around to exploring the steam tunnels, but that was mostly out of concern for any possible academic consequences.
And if there any old-school Disney fans around, I highly suggest heading to the Stein eye center to take a gander at the Mary Blair murals in there. Great stuff. (Man I love this campus).
The worst thing about being a classics major at UCLA is having to hear about the #@*#$@*&% Trojans every damn day.
by Thetis on Jun 11, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lancaster?
I grew up there! Lived near AVJC and went to QHHS.
Great story and congrats.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Jun 11, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to live on L-2
Right in that area. I’m out in the boonies now, though. Always good to see another High-Desert Bruin! There are certainly quite a few of us.
The worst thing about being a classics major at UCLA is having to hear about the #@*#$@*&% Trojans every damn day.
by Thetis on Jun 11, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird Greg...
I went to Apple Valley HS, not far from you at all. We played golf and football against Quartz Hill and Antelope Valley.
by BruinInDenver on Jun 11, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
i had always wanted to attend UCLA since i was a little kid, and my older brother got in. he was accepted out of high school, but couldn’t afford to go. so he took the bus from my hometown of Arcadia, CA to East LA Community College everyday, and got in again as a transfer student, with a nice scholarship at that. while he was at UCLA, he’d take me to go see Cade McNown throw memorable passes to Danny Farmer at the Rose Bowl, or Baron Davis blow minds inside Pauley. my brother is a doctor now on the east coast, driving around Maryland with his UCLA alumni license plate holder, letting people back there know where his allegiance lies. as a matter of fact, both moms and him just let me know that it means the world for them that the kid brother (me), and the second person in our family to get a college degree, is receiving it from our beloved UCLA.
yay.
and i’d be remiss to not mention that like Tydides, UCLA didn’t just afford me some of the most memorable sports-viewing experiences of my life (i broke my finger celebrating Josh Shipp’s memorable shot against Cal), but also a stellar job that’ll help me help my moms (hey, we ain’t “privileged” U$C students here).
by deepdish on Jun 11, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Confessions of an alumna
My graduation was one of the saddest days of my life. One was because my grandmother, who I was very close to, died that January. It devestated me to no end that I couldn’t share that moment with her. Second, it was because ever since I was in grade school, I had worked to get to UCLA. Now, I didn’t know what to do with my life.
Eight years later, I realize that UCLA is the greatest thing that happened to me. Not only did it give me a great academic education and a diploma that is respected around the world, but it gave me great friends, great memories, the love of my life and the best backdrop to getting engaged. It also allowed me to take part in the best web community ever.
Hopefully one day, I will be able to significantly contribute financially to the university that gave me so much. Until then, all I can do is continue to represent UCLA the best that I can and help out my fellow Bruins. My spirits are always raised when I set foot on campus. Every time I visit, it feels like I’m going home.
P.S. Thetis, your tag line is hilarious!
by bruinbabe2000 on Jun 11, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
On my first day of class at UCLA I had Roman Civ first thing in the morning, and the prof. started going on about the Trojans and my hackles immediately going up. I just remember thinking “Great, I didn’t think of THAT when I applied for this major!” Ah well.
And I feel you on the wanting to contribute to UCLA. I’m not planning on having children, so whatever small estate I die with will probably go to UCLA and my JC.
The worst thing about being a classics major at UCLA is having to hear about the #@*#$@*&% Trojans every damn day.
by Thetis on Jun 11, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it makes you feel any better
Mr. BB put it best when he said, “What idiots would want to name their mascot after one of the biggest losers in history?”
by bruinbabe2000 on Jun 11, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not one of the biggest losers in history, the definition of gullible loser
I wouldn’t say the Trojans are one of the biggest losers in history. There’s lots of better candidates for that honor, namely, Carthage, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and Japan (all had control over formidable empires, and all had them taken from them after losing a costly war).
The Trojans, I think, fit more into the title “History’s Most Gullible Losers.” I mean, it is from their gullible stupidty that Trojan Horse has come to mean what it means.
But yes, I think similarly to Mr. BB on that subject all the time. Whenever I hear some U$C chump call us “baby Bears” I always think, “you’re one to be making fun of mascots, or is the name Homer completely lost on you folk from across town?”
by norcald503 on Jun 11, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it'll be hard to define "biggest"
My impression from the three examples you cited is that those three were overmatched, the first through brute force, the second through some questionable strategic decisions, and the third from going up against an opponent with a nuclear weapon. My grasp of history is spotty at best as you can tell, but I think the following point still stands regardless.
I think what distinguishes trOJans from these other examples is that it was their own hubris that did them in. That and Carthage lives on, as does Austria, Hungary, and Japan. I see no Troy on the map. Complete annihilation makes you a candidate for “biggest loser” in my book.
by Tydides on Jun 11, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I love the gullible part
Carthage was a formidable opponent for Rome. Lest we not forget, Hannibal nearly brought Rome to its knees. And Carthage never lived another day. The city was raised and the fields sown with salt. Sure, the Romans later rebuilt Carthage, but Carthage of Hannibal was extinguished permanently.
Besides, biggest is so, as you pointed out, hard to finger. Most gullible though, is something that we know is true, both then and in today’s Trojans.
Oh well. Bruins may not be able to agree on the labor/management debate, but we can all agree that no matter how you chose to define Trojans, there’s one definition we can all agree on:
University of Second Choice.
by norcald503 on Jun 11, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant
“razed” not raised. This is what studying for the California Bar Exam does to one’s brain.
So sad.
by norcald503 on Jun 11, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I learned something new today
Actually, I would have assumed that if the Romans hadn’t razed ancient Carthage, some other civilization would have in the centuries that followed.
When I was exercising today, I had a vision of absolute poetic justice: the trOJans of SUC burning down due to their own arrogance, hubris, and gullible nature…just history repeating itself. Will OJ Payo and Reggie Bu$h be SUC’s trOJan horse? Only time will tell.
by Tydides on Jun 11, 2008 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's my UCLA history degree finally paying off
Had Carthage pulled out the win against the Romans, the entire history of Western Civilization would have been fundamentally different. No Julius Caesar. No Roman Empire. Imagine the implications the extinguishment of Rome by 200 BC.
No Romans in Judea. No Pontius Pilate to cruxify Jesus Christ. No Roman Emperor Constantine to embrace Christianity and spread it throughout the Empire. Imagine the implications of that on today’s world.
Anyway, that’s a beautiful vision. I hope it comes true much sooner rather than later. And congrats on graduating, although, as you will soon find, it is a mixed blessing. Those of us in exile can tell you how we long to see the red bricks of Royce again.
by norcald503 on Jun 12, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
I won’t bite. I won’t do it. There is nothing to be gained by a debate on whether a world without Christianity would be a “beautiful vision” (or even possible) in a sports blog.
by Fox 71 on Jun 12, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
The “beautiful vision” referenced is my vision of the trOJans going down in flames for their crimes, with Bu$h and Payo playing the role of trOJan horse. Surely you have no objection to it now?
by Tydides on Jun 12, 2008 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, sorry Fox
In re-reading my comment, I see how easily one could read it into saying a world without Christianity would be “beautiful.” As Ty points out, I meant the second collapse of Troy would be absolutely beautiful indeed.
In re: the Christianity thing, I was just merely pointing out how everything we know about the Western world could be radically different had things turned out different for Carthage. Fox, I promise to stick as close to religion in this blog as would be permitted if the Establishment Clause applied against BN. ;)
by norcald503 on Jun 13, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're on the same page, Norcald.
It’s a family here, and no one gets really pushed out of shape at one’s family.
There is a certain cosmoligical equilibrium that is maintained with those people across town choosing to embrace the most monumentally stupid losers in all of civilization. I can’t even think of an analogy to demonstrate the staggering idiocy of that choice. Even if one uses the secondary meaning which has become associated with trOJans over the past couple of decades, it’s still is amazingly perfect. And they don’t even know.
by Fox 71 on Jun 13, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys all get it, that's for sure.
Good comments by all. I confess to a few goose bumps reading them.
by Fox 71 on Jun 11, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
9 years
I can’t believe sometimes it’s been nine years since I set foot on campus. I didn’t always want to go to UCLA – I am a Bay Area girl, so I had only been in tune with Cal and Stanford. When I was rejected from both, I turned to UCLA. When I arrived at orientation that summer, I knew that was the best decision I ever made, already feeling the animosity towards SC as they taught us the 8 clap.
I am forever indebted to the school. I like BB, also met my almost husband (we’re finally getting hitched in August) here at UCLA, and he brought me back to UCLA to propose. I work for the university now, and Mr. F just finished up law school here. My sister is currently a third year and also an ardent Bruin.
I attended school during the “dark” years – nearing the end of the Toledo and Lavin regime. When I left in 2003, we had never beaten SC during those four years. I felt like my incoming class was a curse, breaking the previous 8 year winning streak. I’m so happy that the current classes get to witness the greatness that is UCLA basketball year in and out. And I’m sure that will be extended to Football starting this fall.
It all went by so fast… I wish sometimes I could relive it all again. Staying up all night to study for finals, the absolutely random things we would do in the dorms late at night, and just standing and relishing how awesome our campus is.
I admit I’m a bit disappointed that Bill Clinton dropped out of the speaker role for the L&S grad. It was going to be big news, but UCLA is a newsmaker without him. I remember we has Richard Riordan as our speaker for the Poli Sci grad in 2003. It was interesting, even if I don’t remember what the heck he said. I think we have it on tape somewhere.
by freesia39 on Jun 11, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
class of '03!
Hey I graduated in ‘03 too, but I was fortunate enough to see one great year (except for the end) of UCLA football. Yes, I was a super senior, starting college in 1998 and staying 5 wonderful years before I was forced to leave because I had too many units. I just couldn’t part ways on my own volition.
I found UCLA sports to be best way to stay connected to the university. There is an overwhelming sense of pride and comraderie when it comes to supporting our Bruins. In fact, after college, I met some of my best friends simply because we all loved the bruins. It’s something that binds us. It’s a common ground. It’s a way of life.
Oh, and another great way to stay connected is Dinner with 12 Strangers (I think that’s what it was called anyway). I went to one of these events a couple years back and it was great to meet some current students and alumni. It’s great to be in part of the bruin family.
by UCLAbruin920 on Jun 11, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hard to believe where the past 4 years went
I am from a UCLA family. ! grandma and 2 aunts went to UCLA for undergrad. My uncle got his MBA from anderson and my finally my dad his PhD from UCLA. I have been going to UCLA football and basketball games since I was 3 years old. When applying to college I wanted a private school back east (Yale, Tufts, etc). Didnt get into them so I had to ‘settle’ for UCLA. On my 1st day of class my freshman year, I purposely walked up Janns’ Steps and looked around campus and knew that I ‘settled for nothing and UCLA was where I was meant to be. That day feels like yesterday and since then UCLA has opened many opportunities for me. I found my love of working in sports radio and through that I have been to 3 pac-10 tourneys, 2 final fours, and a few bowl games amongst all the regular season games. As a biochemistry major, I have worked in a research lab the past 2 years and am even a published author. What other school could have offered me all of that? Thanks to UCLA and I cant even anticipate what my feelings will be this weekend as I get my diploma. But 1st, 2 finals tomorrow and a whole lo of partying left to do. Thanks to all at BN for sharing these stories. UCLA…champions made here.
by Rivertownbruin on Jun 11, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruin Forever
I’ve been a fan of UCLA since…well I guess since I was born at the UCLA Medical Center into a family of UCLA grads/employees. I grew up in San Diego but have been watching UCLA Basketball (admittedly less football mostly because I grew up in a house that preferred basketball and baseball) since early childhood. When I applied for college, I was encouraged to add U$C to my list of apps, at least as a safety school. But there was absolutely NO WAY I could go to $C, so I had to refuse. Luckily I got into UCLA (it is getting RIDICULOUSLY DIFFICULT), and I was ecstatic. At the time I applied to Duke, with basketball in mind, but decided to give Howland a shot (okay, there was a lot more drawing me to UCLA, obviously, but it’s funny to think back).
It’s been a great four years—I won’t get into it all here. But some UCLA sports memories from the last 4 years seem appropriate for BN (in no particular order):
1) The final week of the 2008 basketball regular season. Definitely took 10 years off my life. Collison and RW beating Stanford, Shipp against Cal. But I’ll never forget it, and afterwards having a final In-N-Out run after Senior Night with my basketball buds. Got some pics with Luc (hands down my favorite player during my time here). Truly awesome week.
2) 13-9, UCLA defeating $C. I kept saying all day that when you play D, you always have a shot. I almost believed it. Pat Cowan out-rushing the entire U$C team. Absolute magic.
3) Just about every football game during the 10-2 year. Most exciting year of football I’ve ever seen. Every game we went down 20, and had amazing comebacks. Stanford game, so crazy. $C game was a killer though. Ride home took decades.
4) Watching live updates online as women’s waterpolo won #100.
5) UCLA-Gonzaga. I still watch it on youtube if I’m ever feeling down.
6) Going to various other sporting events from time to time: gymnastics, track, tennis, etc. Tremendous athletes and hard workers, great to see.
7) Darren Collison deciding to return.
8) Every interview I can think of with Ben Howland players, except for one slightly iffy one w/ KLove, that was quickly rectified. These guys have been well-spoken, gracious, intelligent-wonderful representatives of our university.
9) My first football game. I was totally unprepared for being an active fan. I remember feeling exhausted by the end-8claps every 10 seconds, screaming and standing all game long. It’s funny, looking back, because now I can’t imagine acting any other way at a Bruin game.
I hope future and current Bruins keep the current-student group of BN going. Thanks everyone and congratulations!
B.S., in Biophysics.
by jjreicher on Jun 11, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm graduating too...
sorry i just want attention =/ it only took me 5 years, but it was worth it. i dont want to leave college and go out into the real world. despite football season being a total buzz kill, this was probably the best year of my college experience. i’ve grown up in a ucla family, so it was dream come true to come here! i’ve followed ucla sports as long as i could remember, i was at ‘94 rose bowl and at basketball games during the ‘95 season. i remember watching troy glaus and coby jones in their respective sports. if i graduated last u year, i wouldve been ok with it, but after having the 5th extra special year, i wish i could do the whole college thing over again. its been awesome to have been a member of the ucla marching band and to have worked with the football ( i was at notre dame and on the field for 13-9), track and field, and gymnastics team. all produced memories i will never forget. i also want to thank nestor and all of the moderators for making this a place i come to daily to get the local scoop on ucla athletics and other general news. thank you guys for keeping this running, and i plan on checking in here for years to come. on a side note, anyone out there looking to hire a ucla graduate? =) again thank you everyone. the 2008 football season cant come soon enough!! B.S. Physiological Science =) But im looking at consulting or finance opportunities. ok sorry about the self-promotion, i just need a job. thanks again, and congrats to all my c/o 2008 buddies
by redsand514 on Jun 11, 2008 10:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yo
Darren, is this you?!?
"I'm Michael Fey. I choose you." ~overheard at a party while he was pointing to a girl like a PokeMon
by UCLAndre07 on Jun 13, 2008 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too..
This is my final year at UCLA as well, at least as an undergrad. I’ve been a Bruin all my life like many of you. I remember seeing Toby Bailey, the O’Bannon brothers, Baron Davis, Watson, etc. on the basketball court as well as Foster, McNown, and all those guys on the football field. It’s sad to leave this place since the past four years have been AMAZING, especially this past year. My buddies and I packed our bags and drove our way to Phoenix and San Antonio for the tournament and it was the craziest experience ever….Thanks again to everyone who posts and updates this blog. I will be checking in at least 2 or 3 times a day. Congrats class of 2008!!
by longlivethebruins23 on Jun 12, 2008 8:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Keeps getting better over the years..
..kudos to the new grads. It’s been four decades for me and having a degree from UCLA and sharing in the academic and athletic heritage only gets better each year.
God, it's great to be a Bruin!
by WHP '68 on Jun 13, 2008 8:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought I'd join the party
Even though it’s a little bit late…
B.A., Linguistics & Anthropology, Class of 2008
by Tetelestai on Jun 14, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to all of this weekend's graduates!
And particular congrats to the PoliSci graduates that should be walking in Pauley as I type.
c/o 2004
by bruinhoo on Jun 15, 2008 9:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My History
I grew up in the Bay Area. My father was on crew at Washington, so there were Pac-10 roots in the house. When I was a kid, I read a biography of Kareem. UCLA kind of stuck in my mind after that, and UCLA was the only school I applied to.
As things turned out, my extended family covers a good chunk of the conference (UW, UO, OSU, Cal, Stanford, UCLA). The only common denominator is that none of them cares for usc.
I had a rough time in school, for various reasons. I took me a few extra years to get the diploma, but I did. The friends I made way back then are still my friends, although it was tough to stay in contact at times while I had my adventures living overseas.
The 20 years since my graduation has passed quickly, but my passion for the school has never waned.
Congrats to all of our new members of the Bruin Alumni!
Bob O. (Signholder #3)
by TuneMan7 on Jun 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW, BS Applied Math, 1988
Bob O. (Signholder #3)
by TuneMan7 on Jun 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations, Class of '08!
Thank you for all of your hard work. We all know that getting a diploma from U.C.L.A. is not easy—that’s part of what makes it so special. Even after all these years, (25), it is that one and not the J.D. that brings the flood of memories and proud smile to my face when I look at it.
Be proud—you’re entitled. Now, go do great things.
B.A.—Poli Sci, 1983. (We were supposed to have Sir Laurence Olivier speak at our ceremony, but he was ill.)
Love My Bruins
by Bruingirl83 on Jun 24, 2008 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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