The UCLA Order of the Blue Shield, established in 1935, is UCLA’s first and oldest alumni "support" group dedicated to the university. Our group advocates for and champions causes in support of UCLA. We are an alumni organization of ~100 members who all have a strong record of UCLA service and are life members of the UCLA Alumni Association. Membership is by invitation and approval of the board.

HONORS & MEMORIALS

Member honors

IN MEMORIAM

Special Tribute to Chancellor Emeritus Charles "Chuck" Young (d. 2023) Special Tribute to Rafer Johnson (8-18-34 to 12-2-20) UCLA & Los Angeles Sports icon, 1960 Olympics Decathlon Gold medal Co-founder & Chairman Emeritus Special Olympics SoCal ​Civil Rights activist (with MLK, RFK)

Special Tribute to Darryl Johnson -- in Memoriam 2018 ​VP, UCLA Order of the Blue Shield * Chairman Emeritus, UCLA Foundation

IN MEMORIAM

2022 John Cosgrove '67 (MEngr) UCLA EAA President Computer Consultant & Expert Witness John Cosgrove (8-8-38 to 6-13-22) was on the founding board of the Engineering Alumni Association for a dozen years, and was a member of the UCLA dinner seminar group, Global Security. John spent his entire career as an engineering hardware and software consultant, and formed a business network for expert witness consultng. John's passion was running, and he was continually engaged with the UCLA track program. John's specialty was the 3K steeplechase, and he competed in the Master's division. He was a torch bearer for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics (and still has the torch!). Oddly, John also did some hunting in Alaska, and has a stuffed brown bear in his home.
Bob Wilson '53 UCLA Philanthropist Bob Wilson '53, the namesake of Wilson Plaza, died on Jan. 24. The Wilsons' generosity toward UCLA spanned five decades, which included the endowment of student scholarships, the renovation of Pauley, and his leadership of the UCLA Foundation and Campaign UCLA. Ron Jacobs '56 TV and Film Producer Ron graduated from UCLA with a degree in Theater Arts-Motion Pictures, started his television career during his senior year as Production Assistant to producers Louis F. Edelman and Sheldon Leonard. He went on to become Associate Producer, Production Supervisor, Production Executive, Executive in Charge of Production, Director, Producer, Executive Producer and President of Television, Among the shows with which he was associated with were "The Danny Thomas Show", "The Dick Van Dyke Show", "That Girl", "Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.", "The Mod Squad", "The Andy Griffith Show", "My World and Welcome To It", and "I Spy". 2021 Craig Dixon '49 UCLA Track Olympian Bronze '48 Dixon served as a captain for the Bruins and went on to secure NCAA titles in the 100m high hurdles and 220m low hurdles. In 1953, became the first assistant coach to legendary UCLA Head Track & Field Coach Elvin "Ducky" Drake. Dixon helped lead the Bruins to their first NCAA team title in 1956. He coached and recruited such UCLA legends as Rafer Johnson and C.K. Yang. 2020 Rafer Johnson '59 UCLA icon Co-founder, Chair Special Olympics SoCal ​Civil Rights activist (MLK, RFK) 1960 Olympic Gold Medal in Decathlon ​ Don Nelson '48 Don was a CPA partner at Deloitte & Touche, a long-time UCLA donor to athletics and Chancellor's Society. He was married for 71 years to his UCLA sweetheart Roz. Don Prell '47 George Wolfberg '61 Environmentalist, Pacific Palisades Community Council Chair Emeritus UCLA BS in Political Science 1961, MPA USC

2019 David Pasternak '73 Attorney, President California State Bar & Los Angeles County Bar ​ Leo Tseng Leonard Roth '57 ​ 2018 Darryl Johnson '70 ​Chairman Emeritus, UCLA Foundation UCLA Award for University Service Chancellor's Associates VP, Order of the Blue Shield Michael McDonald '75 Gus Dalis BS '54, MS, Ed.D ​Educator and Coach Upon graduation from UCLA in 1954, Gus was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army where he served at the Nevada atomic proving grounds and at the Swedish Red Cross Hospital as Medical Liaison Officer in Korea. Gus earned his MS and doctorate from UCLA. He was a high school health and physiology teacher and health coordinator at San Gabriel High School. Gus was past president of the American Association for Health Education (AAHE), where he was a recipient of the AAHE Scholar Award, and a Fellow of the AAHE and American School Health Association. ​2017 Jim Bush Track & Field Coach 1965-84 Legendary Coach Jim Bush passed away on Jul 10 at age 90, after he elevated the Bruin track & field program to one of the most outstanding in the US -- leading the team to 5 NCAA and 7 Pac-8 titles. Jeff King Restaurateur Founder of seafood chain King's Fish House.

2016 Frank Foellmer '48 Alumni Cheerleader 2015 Andrew Katz '69 Andy was formerly Chair, UCLA Fund; Chair, San Fernando Valley Chancellor Society Committee; as well as having served on numerous committees and cabinets to promote UCLA and advance philanthropy at UCLA. Andy set the "Bruin Gold standard" for all UCLA Fund Chairs and for the volunteer leadership program. Connolly Oyler '55 BA Economics (Phi Beta Kappa); Member gym team; Chancellor's Greatest Needs; UCLA Fund South Bay; UCLA Foundation Board of Councilors; Bruin Professionals: Chancellor's Associates; 2009 Chancellor's Outstanding Volunteer Award. ​2014 Peter Dalis '59 Athletic Director Former UCLA athletic director Peter Dalis guided the department for 19 years with unprecedented success and won 39 NCAA championships during his tenure. Dalis' legacy goes beyond wins and losses, said former UCLA football coach Terry Donahue. "No one ever did the job with more integrity than Pete Dalis.... Pete never put the athletics department ahead of the university. He would make that perfectly clear, whether you liked or didn't like it." 2013 Sherman Grancell '30 (age 103) Leonard Apt** Earlier Steven Halpern '73 Roy Shults '70 Tony Marrone '53 Ernie Wolfe '48 Warren Dodson '47 Bill Wagner '47 Dick Dulgarian '43 (2010) Father Mauri Chase '43 Roy Aaron** Howard Henkes** George Vulich** **not UCLA grad