Schedule

11:40am - 1:10pm

UCLA students visit two Los Angeles Unified School District campuses to speak with students about the values championed by Coach Wooden, including his renowned Pyramid of Success.

  • UCLA Community School (3201 W. 8th St., Los Angeles CA 90005)
  • University Senior High School (11800 Texas Ave, Los Angeles CA 90025)

5pm

A reception at UCLA's John Wooden Center will feature an exhibit of Coach Wooden memorabilia, cake, and the unveiling of a portrait of Coach Wooden by artist Tom Pinch, which is being given to the university for display in the Wooden Center.

6pm - 7:30pm

Jasmine Hill, UCLA's undergraduate student body president, will be master of ceremonies at a program in the Wooden Center's Collins Court. The program will feature:

  • Highlights from the morning's school visits and the screening of a 19-minute memorial video on Coach Wooden's life.
  • The receipt of a City of Los Angeles resolution honoring Coach Wooden.
  • A speech by UCLA alumnus and former NBA star Keith Erickson about Coach Wooden's inspiration to others.
  • A speech by UCLA Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero about Coach Wooden's legacy and Pauley Pavilion.
  • The presenation of the 2010-11 men's and women's basketball teams by UCLA basketball coaches Ben Howland and Nikki Caldwell.
  • Appearances by the UCLA Bruin Marching Band and mascots Joe and Josephine Bruin.