2020 has been a year marked by great loss due to the pandemic — thousands of jobs and more than 270,000 lives in the United States alone. Behind the numbers there is a real human impact. We acknowledge that this time of year is made more difficult as we prepare to celebrate the holiday season.
In 2021 we will be producing an "In Memoriam" issue of The Diversity Digest to celebrate those in our community that we have lost. We hope you will consider submitting a memory or story of your loved one that we may include in our community celebration of life.
Without the opportunity to gather in person at this time, this week's offerings create opportunities for you to engage in self care and mental wellness.
Celebrate Life
In the new year, we would like to celebrate the lives of those we lost in 2020. If you would like to celebrate the life of a loved one with us please submit their name and relation to you, along with a story or memory (you may include a photo), to diversity@alumni.ucla.edu so they may be included in our future "In Memoriam" issue of The Diversity Digest.
Engage
On Dec. 10, bond together virtually with UCLA Latino Alumni Association for an
Ugly Sweater Soirée at 6 p.m. (PST) followed by UCLA Muslim Alumni Association's
Virtual Coffee Chat at 7 p.m. (PST).
Play
Play Bingo, win prizes and have fun with UCLA Lambda Alumni Association at its
5th Annual Drag Bingo Fundraiser on Dec. 20 at 5 p.m.
Read
Kevin Love '15 writes about his mental health journey in "
To Anybody Going Through It" in The Players' Tribune.
Watch
In a follow up to Kevin Love's Players' Tribune article, UCLA Professor of Psychology Dr. Michelle Craske and UCLA student-athletes join Love in a discussion on mental health during the pandemic.
Learn
On Dec. 9 at 6 p.m., join Cheryl Arutt '93, Psy.D., for Master Your Mindset and Thrive, and learn to become more present and emotionally courageous, as you prepare for the new year.
Prepare
Are you searching for your next career opportunity? Take advantage of the free resources created by UCLA Extension Career Services to help you navigate your job search and develop career plans.
As always, we thank you for your love and support. Feel free to forward this to a friend and visit our social media companion to the Diversity Digest on Instagram at @ucladiversealum. Share your successes and stories with us at diversity@alumni.ucla.edu.
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Winter quarter enrollment begins Nov. 2.
In response to current challenges, a broad selection of virtual professional development and personal enrichment seminars are being offered at no cost. Search the list and take your future further with these educational resources and tools.