UCLA Engineering: UCLA Engineer Magazine

Engineering Student Groups to Benefit from New Endowment

Engineering student organizations for generations to come will benefit from the newly established the Richard Gay Endowment Fund for Student Projects. The fund honors three-time alumnus Richard Gay (BS ’73, MS ’73, PhD ’76), a tireless supporter of engineering student organizations at UCLA.

Each year, dozens of UCLA engineering groups receive financial support from the Alumni Fund for Student Projects. This new fund will provide much-needed supplementary support for engineering student activities and allow additional students to gain hands-on engineering experience through extracurricular activities.

“Our engineering student organizations offer a variety of ways for our students to gain real-world experience in design, project management, and teamwork,” said UCLA Engineering Dean Vijay K. Dhir. “This endowment will provide critical support to our students.”

Engineering student projects at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science range from outreach and support programs to annual design competitions and races. There are more than 25 active undergraduate student organizations in the School.

“The generosity of our alumni and their commitment to our students is overwhelming,” said UCLA Engineering Dean Vijay K. Dhir. “We are truly privileged to have their friendship and ongoing support. The long-term impact of such a gift is considerable, and our students will benefit from this gift for many years to come.”

For additional information on ways to support UCLA engineering students, please contact Molly Ann Mroczynski, executive director of external affairs, at 310-206-0678 or mollyann@support.ucla.edu.

- Marlys Amundson

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Glenn Cratty