Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Eli Broad:Focused Philanthropist

Eli Broad,founder of SunAmerica and co-founder,with Kaufman,of KB Home,has found in University of California Los Angeles an institution that unites his interests in the visual arts,medical science and public education.To Mr.Broad's mind,UCLA is inextricably linked with Los Angeles.Which came first,UCLA or Los Angeles? Actually,Mr. Broad says,he has no idea.They're stuck together,co-dependent,inseparable.Why don't we just count our blessings,the businessman asks?
Everywhere you look at UCLA,Mr.Broad observes-engineering,architecture,law,performing arts,the B-school,the college-you're watching public education at its finest.You can witness the multiplication of knowledge.You can feel the engine operating at full throttle.You know you're at the center of gravity of this city,Mr.Broad stated.

No comments: