FEATURES
The Patient Becomes the Doctor
As a child, Tae-León Butler M.D. ’24 received lifesaving cancer treatment at UCLA. Now, she’s paying it forward in the most special way: by returning to become a pediatric oncology physician herself.
DAN GORDON ’85 | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MILO MITCHELL
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What’s Your Incentive?
Anderson economist Jana Gallus studies how nonmonetary rewards — like the occasional deck of Pokémon cards — can motivate people. And sometimes get them to solve our greatest societal problems.
DELAN BRUCE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSICA SAMPLE
Why Bonnie Cashin Matters
The style icon’s trusted advisor explains why it’s time the fashion designer got her proper due — and why UCLA was the right place to make it happen.
STEPHANIE LAKE
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A Stylish Subject for Study
UCLA Library Special Collections aims to plant a flag in fashion scholarship by leveraging its bold archive in new, exciting ways.
FIONA RUANE
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That Cashin Fashin
UCLA Library Special Collections houses an archive of one of the country’s most influential — if unsung — clothing designers of the 20th century. View some of the most fabulous fashion you didn’t know you were missing.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL HAUG | STYLING BY STEPHANIE LAKE | HAIR & MAKEUP BY FATIMA OLIVE
The Top Bruinventions of the 21st Century (So Far)
Bruingenuity is on vivid display in myriad inventions that save and improve lives every day. Bonus: gourmet slime!
DELAN BRUCE | ILLUSTRATIONS BY VIDHYA NAGARAJAN
Out of the Ashes
The wildfires that devastated Los Angeles last January continue to raise profound questions: about addressing risk, about climate change, and about our willingness to tackle tough questions. Here’s how UCLA met the challenge — and how Bruin researchers are leading the way to mitigate future fire risk.
JOHN HARLOW AND JONATHAN RIGGS
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Rising to the Call
The worst wildfires in the history of Southern California called for action and solutions. I am proud UCLA has offered both.
UCLA CHANCELLOR JULIO FRENK
The History of Nell Irvin Painter
Almost 60 years after graduating from UCLA, the 83-year-old artist, historian, writer and intellectual giant continues to open our eyes by putting a new lens on the past.
JOSEPH EARL THOMAS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHERIL SANCHEZ
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Engineers With a Cause
We all know how extraordinary our students are. Exhibit A: the optimistic, altruistic, we-can-do-it members of Engineers Without Borders, who are working with global nonprofits to bring unbridled enthusiasm and life-changing solutions to tackling some of the world’s most vexing problems.
DAVID DUNBAR
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I, Robot
A timeline of famed engineering professor Dennis Hong’s most amazing machines.
JOHN HARLOW
BRUINOLOGY
The Keys of Ol’ Blue Eyes
Frank Sinatra’s daughter gifts her dad’s grand piano to UCLA.
JOHN HARLOW | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID ESQUIVEL
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The Artful Dodger
Ten years ago, Dave Roberts ’95 took the reins of one of the most storied franchises in professional sports. Nine division titles, five National League pennants and three World Series rings later, he’s still bringing Bruin excellence to baseball.
JOSEPH BIEN-KAHN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAUGHN AND JOHN
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When Ideas Go to Work
With 285 new inventions last year alone, UCLA’s research and creative activities are powering progress far beyond campus.
MADELINE ADAMO | ILLUSTRATIONS BY GREG MABLY
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Then & Now
In 1974, the staff of the Bruin yearbook gathered under a leafy tree for its group portrait. More than 50 years later, they returned to do it again.
ANNE PAUTLER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID ESQUIVEL
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Inauguration Inspiration: Chancellor Frenk’s Speech
UCLA’s first Latino leader addressed the Bruin community when he formally assumed the role of chancellor at the June ceremony. His wise words are more resonant than ever.
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Can You Tell Me How to Get From Westwood to Sesame Street?
Drawing on his UCLA roots, Alan Muraoka ’85 became one of the most beloved people ever to befriend Big Bird.
MADELINE ADAMO
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
We Are One UCLA: A Season of Gratitude
UCLA CHANCELLOR JULIO FRENK
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The Winner of Our Second Annual Caption Contest
Our image of Joe Bruin on the psychiatrist’s couch generated a lot of witty commentary. See the winning entry!
ILLUSTRATION BY GREG CLARKE ’82
