Summer has been off to a great start and we couldn't be more excited for the next upcoming months. We've held a total of 24 events this fiscal year, with over 1,600 alumni in attendance and raising over $30,000 in scholarships. In June, ULAA was this year's UCLA Award recipient for Network of the Year, where we were recognized for our history of service to the University and scholarship program that has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to over 800 students since 1991.
In celebration of ULAA's 30th anniversary, we are thrilled to be planning this milestone recognition around our annual Fiesta de Inspiración Scholarship & Alumni Awards Gala on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at La Plaza de Culturas y Artes. We are excited to be welcome our 2019-20 scholarship recipients and recognize our honorees Patricia Perez '87 and Earl Watson '19.
I am honored to announce our newly elected 2019-20 board members: Nicki Beltranena '02, UNEX '10 (secretary), Adrian Meza '04 (treasurer), Marvin Figueroa '03 (community relations), Joshua Coronado'18 (scholarship chair) and David Huizar '10 (membership). They have demonstrated commitment to ULAA's mission, leadership service to the Latino community and vision for the upcoming year. I'm confident that we will continue to carry the momentum forward.
And lastly, I'd like to thank our previous board members: Karla Lopez Aguiñiga '16, Brandon Rivera UNEX '16, Sergio Valenzuela'13, Laura Barrero '13, Maritza Cha '05, M.Ed.'07 and Erika Aspericueta '05 for their hard work, dedication and ongoing support throughout the year. I am grateful to have two returning board members Janette Alvarez '98, M.A.'01 and Luisa Garcia '10 serve on the board again this year.
See you at Fiesta this October. Adelante Bruins!
Soleil Delgadillo '09
2018-20 President
UCLA Latino Alumni Association
We are excited to be celebrating ULAA's 30th anniversary at the annual signature event Fiesta de Inspiración Scholarship & Alumni Awards Gala. Fiesta is a time to commemorate our achievements, recognize alumni who have contributed significantly to the Latino Bruin community and continue striving to reach our million dollar goal in scholarships.
This year, we will be recognizing two honorees who will be paying tribute to alumni for their professional and personal achievements, as well as their service to the University and/or larger community.
Patricia Perez '87
Earl Watson '19
If you are interested in sponsoring or donating to Fiesta, contact ULAA Gala Chair Noel Mejia '12 at mejia951@g.ucla.edu.
Panorama Recreation Center
8600 Hazeltine Ave.
Panorama City, CA 91402
We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with set-up, registration, check-in, greeting guests and other volunteer roles at our New Bruin Send-off. This annual tradition provides a space for students and parents to ask questions, engage with alumni and network with other Bruins. Don't miss your opportunity to engage with incoming students and families by sharing your UCLA experience.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Noon - 3 p.m.
Private Residence in Cheviot Hills, Los Angeles
Discover El Salvador's authentic cuisine with home-chef, Gourmand award winner and cookbook author of "Delicious El Salvador," Alicia Maher '92. Enjoy appetizer specials, a main course and desserts. This special luncheon includes your choice of wine, beer or a Salvadoran, non-alcoholic pineapple beverage. Location of the event will be provided upon ticket purchase. All proceeds will go towards the ULAA scholarship.
Event Highlights
UCLA Awards
ULAA was selected as this year's "Network of the Year" recipient at the 2019 UCLA Awards ceremony, where alumni came together to honor those Bruins who have brought great impact to the University, the community and the world.
RAZA Graduation
Several ULAA members participated in this year's 46th annual MEChA de UCLA's RAZA Graduation to read the names of graduates, distribute stickers and flyers to recent alumni and provide information on how to get involved. If you are a recent graduate who attended RAZA Graduation, photos will be released in one to two weeks. To access images, please create an account here.
ULAA Open House & Happy Hour Graduation
Over 40 alumni attended our open house and happy hour event, where recent graduates learned about various resources available from the Alumni Association and how they can contribute to the UCLA Latino alumni community. Thank you to our outgoing ULAA Board, the UCLA Alumni Association, Dr. Hayes-Bautista, Seira Greenwood and April Owens for sharing valuable resources.
About the UCLA Latino Alumni Association
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.
For more information about ULAA and ways to get involved, please email us at
latino@alumni.ucla.edu.
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.
