We are just days away from celebrating a historic milestone at UCLA. On Saturday, May 18, Bruins will gather on campus and celebrate the University’s first 100 years and kick off a year of festivities, starting with UCLA Alumni Day, which will feature special speakers, campus tours, networking activities and exciting experiences. ULAA will be hosting a signature program that will feature a cooking demonstration of Salvadorian cuisine that you won’t want to miss!
Last month, we hosted a collaborative event with Bruin Professionals at Empire Tavern in Burbank. We also attended the annual Latinx Weekend, where prospective Latinx Bruins had an opportunity to network with alumni, attend workshops, participate in campus tours and gain some of the knowledge and resources needed to thrive as a student of color at UCLA.
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Come out and enjoy a fun night of networking with fellow Bruins! Connect with current and graduating students from various on-campus Latinx student groups, including ULAA’s scholarship recipients.
As we prepare our future leaders to master the art of networking before entering the job market, guest speaker Angélica S. Gutiérrez ‘00, Ph.D. ‘12, business professor at Loyola Marymount University, will offer insight on the basic principles of negotiation.
Join us at the historic Mariachi Plaza in the Boyle Heights district as we host a closing ceremony for our month-long Spark Campaign and recognize donors who continue to support our one million dollar scholarship endowment.
We will celebrate our achievements at Xelas, Bruin-owned by Xicana alumna, Corissa Hernandez, M.A. '06, to enjoy the most eclectic selections of Baja California and Los Angeles craft beer. This will be ULAA's "last call" to have your name featured on our donor wall.
A celebration of 100 years begins with one unforgettable day. Make plans to return to campus for the kickoff of UCLA's Centennial Celebration at UCLA Alumni Day. Join us for timely speakers, engaging discussions, enlightening tours and uplifting performances. Online registration has closed, but onsite registration will be available on Saturday, May 18, at Wilson Plaza for $50. Parking for the day is $12. Click here for more information.
Diversity Programs of UCLA Alumni Affairs will be hosting a number of tours and sessions, including:
Sometimes all you want to do is dance. Meet students from Samahang Pilipino and Grupo Folklorico dance groups. They will share the history and joy of the dances, perform a mini set as a demonstration and, in the last half hour, offer lessons to anyone interested in practicing the routines.
Mixin' It Up: Taste of El Salvador 5 - 6 p.m.
Join the UCLA Latino Alumni Association for a delicious edition of this signature program from UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs. This cooking demonstration by Alicia Maher '92, a Salvadorian food expert, award-winner cookbook author, publisher and home-chef, will share techniques and offer tasting samples of the creations.
The UCLA Latino Alumni Association (ULAA) endeavors to provide significant and meaningful support for our future Latino scholars and community leaders. Latino students make up 22% of the student body at UCLA. Join us in supporting the next generation of Latino leaders and changemakers with a gift to the UCLA Latino Alumni Association endowed scholarship fund. In honor of UCLA's Centennial, help us reach 100 donors to celebrate the University’s historic milestone. Any contribution will take us one step closer to reaching and surpassing our goal.
ULAA and Bruin Professionals (BP) enjoyed a Bruin Happy Hour special at The Empire Tavern in Burbank, which is Bruin-owned by Xicana alumna, Corissa Hernandez, M.A. ‘06. Both networks took time to play the traditional Mexican game of chance, ¡Lotería! while the fun continued towards networking with one another. Thank you to BP member Lawrence for capturing the night.
More than 25 Latino Bruins came out to support the soft launch of our second Spark Campaign, the official crowdfunding platform of UCLA. Our goal is to continue providing financial assistance to Latinx students and increase our scholarship endowment as we strive to reach our one million dollar fundraising goal. ULAA also celebrated receiving this year’s UCLA Award for Network of the Year.
The UCLA Latino Alumni Association has joined UCLA ONE, an online community platform that helps Bruins meet their professional needs and connect with UCLA. Expand your network, gain insight from other Bruins, find and post job leads and advance your career through exclusive resources and connections. Join now and connect with current students, recent grads, alumni and professionals via LinkedIn, Facebook or email.
Join the UCLA Latino Alumni Association
Are you looking to engage with Latino Bruins? Have you thought about helping our network? We encourage alumni and friends to get involved and support the next generation of Bruin leaders.
There are several ways you can help:
Coordinate events
Provide unique creative marketing and design (e.g., photography, website design, social media)
Offer your expertise in finance
Recruit students
Connect with the UCLA community
Reach out to one of our board members below to learn more about their position and how you can be part of their committee.
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary this October, we look forward to your support in helping our scholarship fund reach one million dollars, ensuring our ability to provide students with financial assistance, professional support and successful networking skills while at UCLA.
Meeting: Tuesday, May 14, 6 p.m. via Conference Call
About Us
The UCLA Latino Alumni Association(ULAA) is a volunteer-driven organization whose mission is to organize alumni, family and friends for the benefit and advancement of the Latino community and our alma mater.
Through our activities and programs, ULAA provides opportunities for alumni to connect, scholarships and mentors to help UCLA Latino students succeed and advocacy that promotes the recruitment and success of UCLA Latino students, faculty and staff.
Membership gives you access to UCLA and funds Alumni Association programs for more than 500,000 Bruins worldwide.
You are receiving this email because you have self-identified as Chicana/o and/or Latina/o and/or attended or expressed interest in the events and programs of the UCLA Latino Alumni Association.
