UCLA Emeriti/Retirees Relations Center 50th Celebration: "Fabulous at First, Fantastic at Fifty"

Chancellor Charles E. Young inspired the creation of the ERRC in 1969, not only building an interconnected space for retired campus personnel, but also establishing a model for academic institutions across the country.

There is a vibrant intersection between programs and activities among UCLA's Faculty Women Club, UCLA ERRC, the Faculty Center, and the entire UCLA community.

This was evident yesterday when the UCLA ERRC held its 50th Annual Celebration in the dining hall of the Faculty Center.

I took a few photos during the program and the delicious luncheon menu prepared by the Faculty Center.

Many of our FWC members were in the attendance. I am posting a few of these photographs to document the event.

Ms. Toshi Ashikaga who celebrates her 102nd birthday was present everywhere

Jo Knopoff, Helen Nefkens, and Claudia Hinnebusch enjoying the ERRC 50th Anniversary

Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter

Special remarks were presented from Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily A. Carter.
She was joined by:

Keynote Speaker, Vice Chancellor Emeritus of Planning, Adrian Harris

Distinguished Research Professor of Law, Carole Goldberg

Vice Chancellor of Academic Personnel, Michael Levine

Emeriti Association President, Ronald Mellor
Retiree Association President, Susan Abeles

Eddie Murphy with Zorana Ercegovac

Eddie Murphy provided leadership for more than 16 years to the retired UCLA personnel.

Simone King with Toshi Ashikaga, her son Mr. Ashikaga, and Zorana Ercegovac:
Enjoying the DOUBLE TOAST
Toshi's 102nd birthday on December 29, 2019
ERRC's 50th Anniversary

Our Oral History Legacy Project has been enriched by the newest FWC story by Ms. Toshi Ashikaga. Details about the beginnings of the Project are published in Daily Bruin, March 4, 2013 "Faculty Womens Club Compiles Rich History Through Oral Project."

https://dailybruin.com/2013/03/04/faculty-womens-club-compiles-rich-history-through-oral-project

Ercegovac, who started the Project in 2012-2013, interviewed Ms. Ashikaga on May 2019. A full transcript was published in UPDATE, March-April issue of 2020.