UCLA Alumni Association Commends Distinguished Music Executive Mo Ostin with an Honor
Paragraph 1: Morris "Mo" Ostin, a renowned music executive with a successful career at Verve Records, Reprise Records, Warner Bros. Records, and DreamWorks, is this year's Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Paragraph 2: Ostin, who graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in economics in 1951, has made significant contributions to various sectors at UCLA. His philanthropic support has advanced the university's arts, athletics, education, and medicine.
Paragraph 3: The ceremony honouring Ostin will take place at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center on June 8, 2019. The UCLA Awards ceremony aims to highlight the achievements of remarkable award recipients, magnifying what is best, brightest, and inspirational about UCLA.
Paragraph 4: Among Ostin's contributions to UCLA are the Mo Ostin Basketball Center, which serves as a centralized home for the men's and women's Bruin basketball programs, and the Evelyn and Mo Ostin Music Center. The latter provides students with access to the latest advances in music technology.
Paragraph 5: Ostin's involvement with UCLA extends beyond financial contributions. He serves on boards of visitors for the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture and the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
Paragraph 6: The forthcoming Mo Ostin Academic Center for Student-Athletes is another contribution by Ostin to UCLA, further demonstrating his commitment to the university's success.
Paragraph 7: It's worth noting that Ostin is responsible for signing music's biggest names, including Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Quincy Jones, Madonna, Prince, Neil Young, the Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In 2003, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a lifetime achievement award.
Paragraph 8: While the search results provided do not list any specific contributions from Ostin to UCLA, additional sources may reveal further details about his involvement with the university.
Paragraph 9: The UCLA Alumni Association is recognising a music executive for his philanthropy, and the forthcoming ceremony promises to be an inspiring event showcasing the impact and accomplishments of UCLA's alumni.
- Mo Ostin's philanthropic support has been instrumental in advancing UCLA's education, arts, and self-development, as evident in the Mo Ostin Music Center, which fosters learning through music technology.
- Apart from entertainment giants like Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, and Madonna, Mo Ostin's significant contributions also extend to the realm of education and self-development, notably through his support for UCLA's music programs.
