James "Jimmy" E. LuValle graduated from our Chemistry & Biochemistry Department in 1936 and led an extraordinary life. From being an Olympic medalist, to establishing the UCLA Graduate Student Association, to achieving greatness in the chemistry field for decades, Jimmy was the embodiment of the True Bruin spirit.

As we continue to celebrate the astounding success of underrepresented students, we are establishing a James E. LuValle Fund for Excellence in Chemistry that will support students like Jimmy, who we believe will guide our department, the scientific community, and the world to great heights.

In honor of Jimmy's memory, the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department and the Division of the Physical Sciences will each be 100% matching all donations that are given - for instance, a gift of $10,000 would become $30,000 of support.

To learn more or participate, please contact Sharon Chang at schang@support.ucla.edu, contribute through the online giving website or by check. If contributing by check, please make check payable to: "The UCLA Foundation" and include on the memo line "James E. LuValle Fund for Excellence in Chemistry & Biochemistry Fund - #19420." Please mail to: The UCLA Foundation, PO Box 7145, Pasadena, CA 91109-9903.

The James E. LuValle Fund for Excellence in Chemistry & Biochemistry will:

• Be current use, and turn into an endowment when the fund reaches $100,000 in funds.
• Be matched dollar for dollar by the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department and the Physical Sciences' Dean, if the $100,000 endowment level is reached before December 31, 2021.
• Both gifts and pledges (which can be paid over up to five years) will count toward the total.