Inspiring Bruins Luncheon 2013

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For these four inspiring Bruins, their first steps began at UCLA.

Friday, May 17
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
James West Alumni Center

Free admission. Lunch is provided. RSVP required.

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For these four Bruins, UCLA was the beginning of a long and successful career path. Now they return as distinguished UCLA Awards recipients and are gracious enough to share their story with current UCLA students.

The Inspiring Bruins Luncheon gives students the opportunity to engage in a dialog with these highly accomplished alumni over lunch and then through a Q&A panel discussion. They will reflect on how their experiences at UCLA, and their successes and challenges in life, led them to where they are today. Through the lessons learned on this day, our hope is for students to leave with a better vision of their future.

Featuring 2012 UCLA Awards Recipients

Sr. Callista Roy M.S. ’66, M.A. ’75, Ph.D. ’77
2012 Award for Professional Achievement
Sister Callista Roy is a legend among nurses. A three-time Bruin, Sister Roy developed the Roy Adaptation Model of Nursing, a six-step nursing method widely practiced throughout the world today.

“Have a commitment to your field and its role in the future of a changing world more than a given plan for a career path. My writings have led to speaking in 36 countries and 12 books translated into many languages. I did this by responding to the need that I saw. You need both knowledge and wisdom so keep learning and have mentors who can help you discern the next call.”

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Lula Washington ’76, M.A. ’84
2012 Award for Community Service
Lula Washington exemplifies passion for dance. She has gained widespread acclaim as a choreographer and an advocate for the arts. As a teacher and community activist, Washington serves as an inspiration to the inner city and Los Angeles dance communities.

“I want dance students to understand the realities of moving from a university environment to dance in the real world. I can share how I transitioned from the university to having a dance school and a successful dance company.”

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David Carter ’67, J.D. ’72
2012 Award for Public Service
Judge Carter has devoted his life to public service. Nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1998 to the United States District Court, Carter presides over complex criminal cases, such as the unprecedented Mexican Mafia Trials and the Aryan Brotherhood Trials.

“Mediocrity can be overcome by hard work and perseverance. Life may never guarantee you fairness but it does give you the chance to compete. Ultimately you are responsible for your own success and failure and your attitude is noticed as much as your words.”

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Gloria Werner
2012 Award for University Service
Gloria Werner makes knowledge accessible. As a top librarian, Werner secured UCLA’s position as a top research institution, maximizing declining resources and bolstering scholarship capabilities.

“Follow your passion in terms of choosing a career. Work hard. Be flexible and accommodate change, for there will be many changes over the course of your lifetime. Take advantage of serendipity.”