Her father, Raymond, oversaw the design of the iconic World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane as chief engineer at North American Aviation. ![]() Susan inherited from her parents a strong work ethic and dedication to intellectual pursuits. Inspired by her worldwide travels, she became an avid photographer perfecting her skill for photographing the intricate details of architectural buildings, museums and famous paintings. Together, they led groups of students on art and architectural study tours of France, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Greece and Japan among other countries. Through her career at UCLA, she helped organize lectures featuring acclaimed architects like Cliff May, credited for creating the California Ranch-style house, and celebrated science fiction writer Ray Bradbury.ĭuring her nearly 20 years at UCLA Extension, she spent many summers traveling the world with her dear friend and colleague Jody Greenwald. In 1982, she put her interests to work as a program administrator at the Interior and Environmental Design Program at UCLA Extension. Her passion was art history, architecture, and interior design. She attended Westlake High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Stanford University in 1956. She grew up in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA with her younger brother Kent Rice (J– Sept. She was born Apin Bethesda, Maryland the daughter of Raymond Rice and Marion (Kent) Rice. ![]() Susan Rice Kaufmann, 87, of Santa Monica, CA, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023.
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