CAPITAL PROJECTS UCLA Athletics Surpasses Centennial Campaign Goal Department’s goal of raising over $260 million has been surpassed With more than a year and a half remaining in the University’s $4.2 billion Centennial Campaign, UCLA Athletics has officially surpassed its initial goal of raising $260 million and has now set its sights on securing $300 million in private funds by the end of 2019, UCLA’s 100th anniversary year. As we embark upon our second century, these funds will ultimately help shape the future of UCLA’s intercollegiate athletics program. The Centennial Campaign for UCLA, which began in 2013, includes UCLA Athletics’ newly-established $300 million goal, the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of its intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics’ primary objective during the Campaign is to lay the foundation for a financially-sustainable future, to build upon its standing as the premier intercollegiate athletics program The Wasserman Football Center, which opened in August 2017. in the nation. In 2018, athletic department expenses both academically and athletically, UCLA Alumni, fans and friends of UCLA Athletics “Surpassing our ambitious Centennial are projected to reach more than $115 Athletics is impacted by the Centennial have stepped up to support Bruin student- fundraising goal is a true testament to million. Nearly 20 percent of our overall Campaign in three distinct ways: athletes throughout the Campaign. For the incredible support of the Bruin family, department budget is funded by private capital gifts that lead to state-of-the- more information on the Centennial and it’s extremely difficult to adequately donations, so it is vital to the future art facilities, student-athlete support Campaign or to support UCLA student- express our appreciation to all who have success of UCLA Athletics that we through endowments, and the further athletes, contact the UCLA Athletic donated,” said Director of Athletics Dan continue to generate substantial revenue enhancement of operational support that Development Office at 310-206-3302 or Guerrero. “Nevertheless, while we have in this manner.” provides resources for the development of visit www.woodenathleticfund.com. achieved a tremendous goal, the need nearly 700 UCLA student-athletes. is not finite. Costs, to competitively fund Dedicated to providing the student- program excellence, continue to rise. athlete with an unparalleled experience

Record giving from nearly 16,000 individuals over the past few years has already translated into impactful, tangible results in these three areas:

Capital Gifts • The addition of the Wasserman Football Center and the Mo Ostin Basketball Center, facilities supporting UCLA football and men’s and women’s basketball student-athletes, respectively • Capital renovations and upgrades to Elvin “Ducky” Drake Stadium, , Stadium, Acosta Athletic Center and Edwin W. . • The renovation of Yates Gym, the home of UCLA gymnastics, including the addition of the Don Shepherd UCLA Gymnastics Suite. • The planned addition of Mapes Beach, a facility that will support the Bruins’ beach volleyball student-athletes. • The addition of Wallis Annenberg Stadium, a facility that serves as the primary competition venue for the UCLA men’s and women’s soccer teams.

Endowments • The establishment of 96 new Four Deep Scholarship Endowments , which provide support for student-athlete financial aid. • Expansion of athletic scholarships to include full cost of attendance.

Operational/Student-Athlete Development Support • Expansion of academic and student support services provided to student-athletes to ensure their academic success. • Enhanced comprehensive mental health support system for student-athletes. • Expansion of the Student-Athlete Development Program, which focuses on personal growth, leadership, professional development and community service. • Further development of the performance nutrition program to promote optimal fueling and recovery and UCLA’s student-athletes. The Mo Ostin Basketball Center, which opened in October 2017.

12 CAPITAL PROJECTS Soccer Programs Receive Upgrade With Wallis Annenberg Stadium University’s Centennial Campaign helps pave way for primary soccer competition venue The UCLA Athletic Department continued to raise money toward renovating the North Athletic Field into Wallis Annenberg Stadium, a planned transformation that has provided a new home for the UCLA men’s and women’s soccer teams as well as UCLA’s Club Sports programs. In honor of a commitment of $5 million from the Annenberg Foundation, UCLA chose to proudly name the new campus venue Wallis Annenberg Stadium. Under the direction of Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero and propelled by the Annenberg Foundation’s lead gift, UCLA embarked on the One Goal Campaign in 2016 to raise private funds for the planned state-of-the-art stadium. “Not only is soccer the most popular sport around the globe, with nearly four percent of the world’s population actively participating, but its legacy and storied history here at UCLA has been well-documented through the years,” said Guerrero. “For the Annenberg Foundation to take this type of initiative and make this level of commitment, while remarkable, is not surprising given how deeply it has philanthropically touched all aspects of the greater community. Because of the generosity of The view looking toward the East at UCLA’s Wallis Annenberg Stadium. the Annenberg Foundation, and more specifically Wallis Annenberg, UCLA soccer and the men and women who “It’s been said that adversity causes some people to The Annenberg Foundation is a family foundation that comprise it, will now play on a stage that will undoubtedly break, and others to break records. I’m delighted to play provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations be second to none.” my part in creating a state-of-the-art new stadium for in the and globally. The Foundation and The opening of the new facility in the fall of 2018 signals UCLA soccer, because nothing does more to build a sense its Board of Directors are also directly involved in the phase of Wallis Annenberg Stadium. Key features of character, a culture of achievement and a strong fabric community with innovative projects that further its of the project’s initial phase include grandstand seating of community than an extraordinary sports program,” said mission of advancing a better tomorrow through visionary and a press box on the west side, a Daktronics LED video Wallis Annenberg, Chairman of the Board, President and leadership today. The Foundation encourages the board and Musco Sports lighting. Future phases of the CEO of the Annenberg Foundation. “With its rich history development of effective ways to communicate by sharing stadium project may include expanded stadium seating, and its remarkable successes in recent years – on ideas and knowledge. Chairman of the Board, President a training room, student-athlete locker room, coaches’ both the men’s and women’s teams – I can’t think of a and CEO Wallis Annenberg, since assuming chairmanship locker rooms, meeting spaces, ticketing spaces and a worthier investment than UCLA soccer. And I look forward of the Foundation in 2009, has overseen the distribution of new press box. to sharing in the excitement and the glory when the new more than $386 million to more than 1,640 organizations. stadium is built.” Several naming opportunities within Wallis Annenberg Stadium are still available. For more information or to become involved with the stadium project, call UCLA Athletics Development at 310-206-3302.

... FROM UCLA’S HEAD COACHES “Without the generosity of the Annenberg Foundation and their vision for what a stadium means to soccer on the campus of UCLA, this project wouldn’t be happening. Wallis Annenberg deserves a lot of praise for seeing the passion behind the project and wanting to be a part of it. The completion of Wallis Annenberg Stadium will ensure that generations of future Bruins will be playing in a first- class, intimate venue that will be a perfect home for UCLA Soccer.” – Amanda Cromwell UCLA women’s soccer head coach

“On behalf of UCLA Men’s Soccer and every alumnus who has represented our program, I would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to the Annenberg Family and Foundation. Their generous gift will forever change the landscape of soccer at UCLA. In the near future, we will be able to provide a game-day experience for families and the surrounding community that will be impactful and meaningful. For years the Annenberg Foundation has positively influenced each group they have touched, and for UCLA Soccer to receive this gift makes us incredibly Attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wallis Annenberg Stadium prior to a home women’s soccer game blessed.” on Aug. 17, 2018, included (left to right) head men’s soccer coach Jorge Salcedo, director of athletics Dan – Jorge Salcedo Guerrero, head women’s soccer coach Amanda Cromwell, Wallis Annenerg, Carol Collins and Jim Collins. UCLA men’s soccer head coach

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