Melanie and Gary Singer, 1974, co-chaired the event. A partner in
O’Melveny & Myers LLP’s Newport Beach office, Gary Singer sits on
several UCI advisory boards. His wife is a community volunteer and philanthropist and together they support many campus programs.
"With Melanie and Gary Singer's vision and tireless support, along with
an amazing effort from our volunteer committee, this year's gala was a
tremendous success," Mazzo said. "While honoring our extraordinary
Medalists, we raised vital funding for student scholarships and
fellowships, as well as academic programs, so that UCI can address the
issues that matter to people in their daily lives."
Premier
talent from UCI's performing arts students and alumni provided the
evening's entertainment. Students from the Claire Trevor School of the
Arts premiered a song, "Creation/ Be My Light" from "e-$cape," an
original musical by Scott Guy and Nick DeGregorio.
Celebrated
alumni, many who have gone on to careers on Broadway and in Hollywood,
returned to make the fundraiser a success. Alumni included Jenn
Colella, Max Haymer and Stephanie Powell.