Reception and Dinner
Saturday, October 15, in the Grand Horizon Room, Covel Commons

At the reception and dinner, family, colleagues, members of the Foote Group, and friends gather to celebrate Christopher's life and distinguished UCLA career, including 43 years of inspired teaching, superb research and a deep commitment to campus and professional service. The first doctoral recipients of the Christopher S. Foote Graduate Fellowship in Organic Chemistry will be announced and recognized at the close of the program.

Dinner Program

Professors Robin Garrell and Kendall Houk, UCLA
Welcome and Introductions

Chancellor Albert Carnesale, UCLA
Valued Colleague of the UCLA Community

Dean Emil Reisler, UCLA
From Lecturer to Emeritus: 43 years of Leadership in the Department

Professor Joan Selverstone Valentine, UCLA
Professor Julius Rebek. Jr., Skaggs and Scripps Research Institutes
Landmark Contributions to Science and the Scientists Around Him

Dr. Ta Yen Ching, Kingwood Research and Technology, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
Our Mentor and Group Leader

Chair Harold Martinson, UCLA
The Christopher S. Foote Graduate Fellowship in Organic Chemistry

Judith Smith Foote
with much gratitude

Professors Robin Garrell and Kendall Houk
Closing Remarks

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