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Held at UC Irvine in January, the University of California Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association (UC CLAA) Summit was an event that fostered community and belonging amongst different UC campuses. This year’s summit was a collaborative effort between the UC Irvine Alumni Association, the UC Irvine Latino Alumni Chapter,…
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Setting a strong foundation for community is central to our mission. The UCI-OC Alliance is committed to fostering a vibrant and inter-connected community that brings together students, alumni and business professionals. Besides our #AnteaterCenas which are small intimate dinners with 2-4 guest per cena and hosted by individual…
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With strong support from university leadership, the Alliance is poised to make a lasting impact on UC Irvine’s students’ post-graduation success. With a re-focus and a targeted approach, the Alliance’s sub committees will continue creating a powerful synergy between academia and industry focusing specifically on enhancing unique value…
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UCI-OC Alliance is honored to have partnered with UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology to host the second annual Dia de los Muertos at UC Irvine. More than 1,200 people of all ages gathered at the Irvine Barclay Theater for a collaborative cultural event where the lives of…
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UC Irvine students are undoubtedly prepared to tackle the most pressing health challenges in our community. However, the Alliance saw an opportunity to prepare our students with the soft skills needed to complement their line of work. On November 14, a range of health students attended the student…
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Increasing the number of Latinx physicians is crucial for addressing healthcare disparities in the United States when only 6% of physicians identify as Latino or Latina. On October 1, the Alliance joined the School of Medicine and the Federally Qualified Health Center to bring visibility to the campus.…
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UC Irvine’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are at the forefront of combating health disparities in underserved low-income communities. Under the guidance of Executive Director, Dr. Jose Mayorga, the FQHC has shattered access barriers, delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient base. In a single year, the center…
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A festive year-end feast was served with a spirit of giving and appreciation. The room was decorated with a sense of community, as Alliance members, deans, faculty, staff, and university leadership came together to celebrate our shared purpose. Our guests made thoughtful contributions including gifts of board games…
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An evening to remember, La Bienvenida welcomed more than 550 students and 30+ campus groups to celebrate familia. Attendees enjoyed performances by Ballet Folklorico de UCI and our inaugural Mariachi Orgullo de UCI while enjoying a delicious Concha from Northgate Gonzalez Markets. The UCI-OC Alliance team helped welcome…
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On July 20, hundreds gathered to celebrate the opening of the Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care and the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCI Health – Irvine medical complex. Attendees included our UCI-OC Alliance executive director and members Fernando Niebla, Sarah Lopez and…
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