University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Adriana D. Jovanovic Philosophy Mohammad Y. Kalani Chemistry Biochemistry Midori Kaneko Linguistics and Psychology Kristine F. Joves Psychobiology Viera D. Juarez Political Science History History Amir Kaltgrad Cognitive Science Helen Y. Kang Economics Yielee Elizabeth Kang Psychobiology Janet M. Jung American Literature and Culture Judith Kamel Ethnomusicology Spanish David M. Kaplan Political Science 232 GRADUATES .

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nson Each individual hopes to leave a lasting impression to mark where they have been. At UCLA, senior Alexandra Tommasini has left a permanent indentation. This bright and intelligent musi- cian artist has not only managed the responsibilities of a rigorous academic schedule, the demands of a high impact job, and the loyal involvement as a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority; she has also remained on the Dean ' s Honor List, led two major organ- izations on campus, and performed as a bassoonist in the UCLA Wind Ensemble and the UCLA orchestra. For Alexandra her involvement and participation stems from her personal desire to create her own destiny. I have learned that life is what you make of it. With so many possibilities lew stu- dents take full advantage of the opportunities open to them in col- lege. Alexandra on the other hand has converted her desires into actions and taken that courageous step to make her dreams a real- ones jseph Her most proud accomplishment came her junior year when this Art History student resurrected the obsolete Art History Undergraduate Student Association. Alexandra took it upon her- self to revive the council in an effort to help those students expe- riencing the same questions and curiosities she had. I felt that the art history department was in need of a student group in order to provide a voice and a community for its undergraduates. Her intentions were to allow those in the major to become more famil- iar and acquainted with the department and faculty. As president of the organization she has collaborated with the school to initiate » pilot series of classes for those interested in art technique, an „ption currently open only to those in the school of Arts and Architecture. Alexandra has also worked hard with the UCLA Hammer Museum in the development of an annual career night, which highlights the livelihoods of seven panelists working in the art world. Inviting everyone interested, it provided those in atten- dance with a small taste of how art as a profession can be suc- cessful, hopefully inspiring and bringing insight to many voca- tional artists. Alexandra also allotted enough time to serve as the president of the UCLA Italian Club. Her love for the Italian language and culture was essential as she coordinated cultural events for the Italian population on campus. Her duties also included the plan- ning of the annual festival known as Carnevale, a celebration held at the Italian Institute in Westwood. It was here that students such as Alexandra experienced fellowship with others who enjoy the same social and ethnic activities. As an instrumentalist, Alexandra has worked on her talent of playing the bassoon since age eleven. However, her commitment as a member of the UCLA Wind Ensemble and UCLA Philharmonic Orchestra is not only improved upon her capabili- ties as a musician but also her perception of the effect she can make on the school. I feel that I am able to give back directly to the campus community by providing cultural and social enrich- ment for all students. Alexandra attributed being a Bruin to much of her success. UCLA is a large university with a wide variety of choices that can be overwhelming for a fledging young adult, but a Bruin is someone who is able to relish in the vastness of a university and harness his her goals, pursuing them with fervor. College life for many students was time for self-discovery, a small era of freedom embedded between the security of living at home and the responsibilities of being completely on one s own. For Alexandra Tommasini it was agreed that she had taken full advantage of this period and molded her academic career accord- ingly. Her ambition and pride led her to become one of the most constructive students in UCLA history, participating in opportu- nities not only for her own self gain but also for the benefit of hundreds of other students, faculty, and Los Angeles residents. - Matt Parjtwj CLASS OF 2002 231

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Tamar T. Karadolian Psychobiology Albert Kashanian Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology Kristen E. Kato Psychobiology Kristen M. Kato History Kumi Kato Business Economics Naoki Kawachi Business Economics Kristen A. Kawada Political Science Kayo Kawata Economics k ' ' i tfA John A. Keagy Chemical Engineering Juliet K. Keehan Economics International Development Studies Michelle J. Keese Political Science Christina Kegeyan Political Science CLASS OF 2002 233