A Message From UCLA Latino Alumni Association President Janette Palacios '98, M.U.R.P. '01
Greetings Bruin Family,
The school year is coming to an end and in just a few weeks we will be celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates. ULAA will also be celebrating this year’s board members as they conclude their terms as alumni leaders and we welcome in a new alumni board to continue carrying on ULAA’s mission. Keep an eye out in July when our new board will officially be announced.
I also want to share exciting scholarship news! Scholarship recipients have been selected and will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. Thank you to all alumni who volunteered to read scholarship applications this year. And, thank you to our supportive alumni, friends and community members who make our generous scholarship awards possible.
ULAA encourages you to become a member and be part of our family. If you’re interested in joining our committees or learning more about how to get involved with ULAA, please do not hesitate to contact us at uclalatinxalumni@gmail.com.
Take care, and as always — Go Bruins!
Janette Palacios '98, M.U.R.P. '01
2020-2022 President
UCLA Latino Alumni Association
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Join us as we learn more about multifaceted alumna, Corissa Hernandez, M.Ed. ’06. She will take us on a virtual tour of her bar Xelas and will speak with UCLA Latino Alumni Association Past President Soleil Delgadillo '09, UNEX '19, about the history behind the establishments she’s built, the missions that drive her work and the stories behind the craft beer culture.
Do you want to make a difference? You can join a committee if you’d like to get involved. Please contact one of our committee chairs for more information:
UCLA ONE
Looking for ways to virtually volunteer? We can use your skill sets to guide the next generation of professionals! You can join our UCLA ONE Latino Alumni group here.
To indicate you’d like to mentor or network, please click on your profile picture -> Edit Profile -> Click boxes that apply under “Offer/Seek Help” section.
