UCLA: The First Century
“The last comprehensive history of UCLA was written more than 40 years ago, when the campus was just at the beginning of its journey to becoming a great university. As we approach UCLA’s centennial, we invite all Bruins — and the extended UCLA family — to learn about the UCLA story. We hope this book will rekindle old memories and inspire new discussions of UCLA’s legacy.”
— UCLA History Project
Encapsulating the work of the UCLA History Project, UCLA: The First Century is a 360-page, full-color history combining a lively narrative style and dynamic Bruin tales with lavish illustration and some never-before published photographs.
It will offer a chronological account of UCLA’s journey from its origins to the present day, as well as a thematic approach in detailing UCLA’s campus development, its remarkable sporting prowess and its unique Bruin traditions.
Order now at $75.
Publication November 2011.
November 2011
978 1 906507 37 4
$75
$75
The UCLA Story
Since the UCLA History Project was launched in 2004, we have been chronicling a full account of our beloved alma mater, from its humble beginnings to its current standing as one of the world’s most prestigious public research universities.
We have delved into the untold number of historical documents and photographs preserved in UCLA’s archives and beyond, interviewed numerous members of the UCLA community, and searched for materials and anecdotes that were on the verge of becoming permanently lost or forgotten.
I wanted to create an authentic, historical account of our university. Every day I am inspired by the story of UCLA and I see its history as a collective, living legacy that we all share.
— Marina Dundjerski '94
Author
Author
Ever since her days as news editor of the UCLA Daily Bruin and as campus correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, Marina Dundjerski ’94 has been writing about her alma mater in one way or another.
Since 2003, she has chronicled UCLA’s history as author and director of the UCLA History Project. Her 20 years of experience in journalism and communications includes three years as a senior writer and editor for UCLA Magazine and other campus publications; six years in Washington, D.C., as an assistant editor of The Chronicle of Philanthropy; and a stint as a reporter for United Press International.
A Los Angeles native, Dundjerski holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a specialization in world literature.
Support
The book is sponsored by the UCLA Alumni Association, with additional support from the Ahmanson Foundation and Gold Shield Alumnae of UCLA.
The University of California Board of Regents, Office of the President and UCLA Chancellor’s Office have provided unprecedented access to university records for this historical account. More than 200 faculty members, administrators, alumni and friends have also shared their UCLA experiences via one-on-one interviews.
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Book publication news (October 2011)
The book is now on the presses and looking lovely. It will be delivered into our warehouse in Los Angeles on November 22, and then the warehouse will be dispatching books via USPS mail immediately to all preordering customers.
Preview sample pages (February 2011)
You can preview a couple of sample pages here.
Thank you for supporting the publication (February 2011)
A big thank you to the over 1,000 of you who have already ordered the book.
Look out for the new brochure in the next edition of UCLA Magazine.
Book update (December 2010)
Check back here for announcements about preview material in the new year as we countdown to publication in October 2011.
UCLA Magazine (June 2010)
Thanks to everyone who visited the UCLA History Project booth and ordered your copy of the book at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 24 and 25. It was great meeting all of you and hearing your UCLA stories.
Look out for the book brochure insert in the July 2010 edition of UCLA Magazine.
Join us at our presales launch (April 2010)
The UCLA History Project will be exhibiting at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25, 2010.
Visit exhibition booth 433, zone D, to pick up a brochure on UCLA: The First Century and receive a free limited edition bookmark when you order a copy of the book at the festival.
About the book
- 9 1/2" x 11", hardcover; 360 pages, glossy, full color throughout.
- More than 500 photographs and illustrations, including many previously unpublished images.
- Includes a chronological historical narrative, intertwined with dynamic Bruin tales, plus in-depth sections on campus traditions and the history of athletics.
