Lambda is proud to introduce its 2026 board president, Bobby Rimas ’94. Rimas brings an extensive record of professional and volunteer leadership. He teaches at California State University, Los Angeles, serves as a commissioner for the Palm Springs Human Rights Commission and is vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Stonewall Democratic Club. “I am proud to be part of the Lambda board for many reasons,” Rimas said. “Primarily, Lambda serves UCLA alumni and students with a vision that embraces and inspires inclusivity.”
Read moreabout Rimas in his recent interview with the Los Angeles Blade.
One of UCLA’s longest-standing traditions, Dinners for 12 Strangers brings Bruins together for meaningful conversation and a shared meal.
This year, Lambda will again host an LGBTQ+ student dinner and longtime Lambdan Harold Sarmiento, M.S.N, '16, will host an alumni dinner at his home in Northridge. Alumni can search for his name or Dinner No. 1032 when registering.
Lambda participated in the UCLA Latino Alumni Association’s send-off event and also hosted its own LGBTQ+ send-off in partnership with the UCLA LGBTQ Campus Resource Center. The event offered resources, swag, refreshments and networking opportunities for new students and their families.
Lambda’s send-off was also featured in The Pride LA.
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Since 1992, Lambda alumni has awarded scholarships to deserving LGBTQ+ students, including recent recipient Camille.
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"When I received the UCLA Lambda Alumni Scholarship, what I once thought was merely a possibility became a reality. This scholarship not only provided financial support but also welcomed me into a Bruin community that extends far beyond graduation. I have the UCLA Lambda Alumni Scholarship — and generous donors like you — to thank for paving a lifetime of mobility, opportunity and community."
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