Summer is right around the corner and we are thrilled to welcome a new generation of Bruins into the alumni family. We also are grappling with how to re-emerge and re-engage with a new normal. Adjusting to in-person work, events and celebrations is still a struggle. Local and global assaults on human rights and dignity persist and many of us wrestle with how to effectively respond. In the midst of this complexity, we are thinking of you.
Over the past few months we have taken a pause to slow down and reflect on those aspects of The Diversity Digest that have made it so impactful. We sent a survey and your responses reminded us that our commitment to centering the voices, experiences and issues facing our diverse communities is a unique and powerful way to keep us connected to one another and the University. As we relaunch The Digest, we maintain our dedication to this mission. We are also exploring new ways to develop our content and offer resources to support collective healing and creativity.
You will now see The Digest delivered on a quarterly basis with a new Spotlight section that will highlight alumni stories, interviews and writing. As we explore ways to use this new section, please know that your ideas are always welcomed and valued. Write to our team anytime at diversity@alumni.ucla.edu.
Re-Emergence: Learning and Leading with 2023 Volunteer of the Year, Kiet Lam '98, M.P.H. '00
Denise Pacheco, M.A. ’04, Ph.D. ’11, Senior Director for UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives, connected with the UCLA Academic Advancement Program Alumni Network (AAPAN) president, Kiet Lam ’98, M.P.H. ’00, to learn more about his experience at UCLA, his connection to the UCLA Academic Advancement Program (AAP) and the launch of its official alumni network.
Class of COVID: Leah Likin’s capstone project dives deep into pandemic anxieties. Winner of the Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creativity, Likin will be among the first to graduate having spent most, if not all, of her academic years living through a pandemic.
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Accessing health care, especially mental health services, became much tougher for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders during the pandemic. Read more in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health report.
