FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, April 13, 2001

Trey Davis, (510) 987-0056
trey.davis@ucop.edu

REGENT STEPHEN NAKASHIMA RESIGNS FROM UC BOARD OF REGENTS

Chairman S. Sue Johnson today announced the resignation of S. Stephen Nakashima as a member of the University of California Board of Regents, effective immediately.

"Stephen Nakashima has been a dedicated representative of the people and university of California," said Johnson. "The entire UC community is extremely grateful for his many years of devoted service, and we wish him well."

A San Jose attorney, Nakashima, 79, earned his bachelor's degree in accounting at UC Berkeley and his law degree from Boalt Hall School of Law. He was first appointed to the board by then-Gov. George Deukmejian in 1989 to fill an unexpired term, and reappointed by then-Gov. Pete Wilson in 1992 to a term expiring in 2004. At the time of his resignation, he served on the regents' educational policy and investments committees and on the Special Committee on UC Merced.

Nakashima cited the loss of his wife of 52 years, Sally, who died July 7, 1999, and a stroke he suffered eight months ago as reasons for his resignation.

The board consists of 26 members, including 18 regents who are appointed by the governor for 12-year terms. More than 400 individuals have served on the Board of Regents since the university was founded in 1868. For more information about the regents: www.ucop.edu/regents.

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