“The 2023 UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association (UCB CLAA) Scholarship Program is sponsored by an amazing group of donors,  foundations and CLAA regional chapters. Thanks to their contributions, UCB CLAA Scholarships will support undergraduate and graduate Chicanx Latinx students at Cal who demonstrate need for tuition, books, equipment, and living expenses. Our application for the 2023 cycle is now open and is due on August 27, 2023. 

​Click here to apply. 

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of need, merit, and special considerations decided by donors. A needs assessment and overall financial aid package will be evaluated by UCB CLAA. Scholarship awards are based upon the following primary factors:

• Matriculation at UC Berkeley with undergraduate or graduate standing
• Financial need
• Commitment to the Latinx community
• Leadership potential
• Exceptional academic and professional potential​

Email scholarships@ucbclaa.org if you have any questions or concerns!“

Join us for our next chapter meeting

Wed. July 5, 2023 at 6:30pm – 8pm

RSVP: https://bit.ly/CLAA-LAJULY

“In June 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, bringing news of freedom to enslaved Black people, more than two months after the Civil War had ended and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. On Monday, June 19th, we commemorate Juneteenth(link is external), a significant milestone in American history that marks the end of slavery. 

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, holds deep cultural and historical significance. While President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Act(link is external), recognizing today as a federal holiday, Juneteenth has long been celebrated by Black communities, uniting people through calls to action and liberation alongside celebratory parades and gatherings. ” Via diversity.berkeley.edu/juneteenth

Next Board Meeting

Second Wednesday of every month either in person or on Zoom (in-person at Downtown Los Angeles before the pandemic). RSVP at berkeleyclaa.la@gmail.com. You can learn more about the current 2022 – 2023 CLAA-LA Board Members here.

Host a Virtual Event

Share your skills, talents, and experiences with the CLAA community by hosting a webinar or virtual event. Events can be formal or informal and CLAA LA can help with logistics and marketing. Email a short bio and a brief description of the event to berkeleyclaa.la.events@gmail.com.

Committees & Ambassadors

Our chapter is excited to announce the option to become involved as a member of our Internal and/or External Affairs Committees, or as a Chapter Ambassador. Check out our informational presentation, watch the recording to get further details on the opportunities listed below, and fill out this short interest form if you want to join the team.

Chapter Committees (Estimated Time Commitment: 8  hours/month)

Following Chapter Officers lead, committee members will help plan and execute chapter events. The responsibilities include: Partaking in committee communications (Email, Phone/Virtual Calls), and providing planning and day-of-event support.

Internal Affairs Champions of Alumni Experience	External Affairs Champions of Brand and Partnerships
– Professional Development – Cafecito con CLAA – LA – Social/Networking – Membership Engagement	– Community Outreach and Service – Donor Relations and Sponsorship – Fundraising in Collaboration with Treasurer

Chapter Ambassadors (Estimated Time Commitment: 5 hours/month)

Following Chapter Officers’ and Committees’ Lead, Chapter Ambassadors will help represent our organization, promote and/or be active participants in our events. The responsibilities include: Reposting our events on personal social media/professional platforms, and supporting events (i.e. engage guests, event stand-in).

Not from the LA metropolitan area? Find Your Local CLAA chapter.

UC Berkeley’s Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion Dania Matos and other leaders provided this campus statement about Pride Month:

“June marks Pride Month, a time that reminds us to uplift our LGBTQ+ community – our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and so many more community members that cannot be fully captured in a single acronym. Recognizing that our communities hold an incredibly and beautifully expansive range of intersecting identities and experiences, we celebrate the diverse expressions of gender and sexuality in our campus community. We are also reminded that, in a time of relentless anti-queer, anti-trans, and anti-drag legislation, rhetoric, and violence, we must continue to fight for the safety, dignity, and rights of all LGBTQ+ people.

Celebration as resistance

On June 28, 1970, the first Pride marches commemorated the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, in which LGBTQ+ patrons of the Stonewall Inn, including key leaders such as Stormé DeLarverie, Marsha P. Johnson, and Sylvia Rivera, fought against police brutality. These marches brought LGBTQ+ communities together to demonstrate for equal rights and continue fighting against discrimination. In the face of institutional violence and erasure, Pride was, and still is, resistance through visibility, joy, and celebration. ”

You can find the full message here via UCB Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, & Justice.

The theme is Professional Development and we have selected Who Moved My Cheese? By Dr. Spencer Johnson. You have from now to read the book and join us on June 22,2023 at 7:00 PM PST to discuss the book together. RSVP here. “Who Moved My Cheese?” is a simple parable that reveals profound truths. It is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a “Maze” and look for “Cheese” to nourish them and make them happy…..When you come to see “The Handwriting on the Wall,” you can discover for yourself how to deal with change, so that you can enjoy less stress and more success (however you define it) in your work and in your life. View full description of the book here from GoodReads.com. We encourage you to purchase from your local bookstore or borrow from your local library (most allow a 3 week borrow). Below are some helpful links to obtain the book.  LA County Library LA City Library  Better World Books Thriftbooks Vroman’s Bookstore Book Shop Booksio Alumni, have you published a book and would like to add it to our book list? Let us know by replying to this email!

RSVP Here

The University of California, Berkeley and the UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association invite you to a Latinx Alumni Meetup on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Angeleno Wine Company (1646 N Spring St Los Angeles, CA 90012).

Join fellow Latinx Alumni for an evening of community connection, information about opportunities to get involved, and an insightful conversation about Latinx Thriving Institution (LTI) initiatives at Cal with Associate Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion, Fabrizio Mejia.

Please RSVP by July 7 Space is limited. Heavy appetizers and beverages will be served. Parking information will be provided.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We had our largest fundraiser that benefits both the UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association (CLAA) and the Chicanx Latinx Student Development (CLSD) office (also known as the space led by Lupe Gallegos-Diaz).

🎉To kick-off the year of celebration during our Legacy weekend, CLAA chapters hosted local receptions. We are thankful that Cal Alum, Mario Trujillo, for opening his doors to us at Ola RestoBar in Downey.