Dear Hoos,
Despite recent decisions made at UVA, we remain steadfast and committed to uplifting the Hispanic and Latino/e community and cultivating spaces where our voices, culture, and experiences are celebrated and centered.
As we continue building momentum for the year, we’re excited to share recent updates, celebrate our community, and invite you to connect and get involved.
Summer Mixer Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our summer alumni mixer, co-hosted with AAPAAN and Ubunye. It was powerful to connect with fellow UVA alumni from across different backgrounds and organizations, building relationships and celebrating shared values of inclusion and collaboration. We hope to make this an annual gathering, so stay tuned for next summer!
Upcoming Events
NYC Informal Food Tour
- Connect with fellow alumni, explore the culinary gems of the Lower East Side, and celebrate our community. Bolívar Network will cover food at the first location. Follow the Partiful RSVP link for live updates!
- Location: Lower East Side
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
- Registration: Partiful registration link
D.C. Happy Hour
- Enjoy an evening of networking, conversation, and community at Salazar in the heart of D.C. Bolívar Network will cover the first round for the first to arrive!
- Location: 1819 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
- Date: October 9, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
- Registration: D.C. Happy Hour Registration
UVA YAR Networking Mixer
- Join us for an afternoon of networking, connection, and community building with some of the Bolívar Network Board, students, and alumni. There will be light refreshments and snacks from a local Cville spot.
- Location: Newcomb Hall – Latinx Student Center (LSC)
- Date: October 18, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Registration: Networking Mixer Registration
Alumni from the classes of 2025, 2024, and 2023: extend the Homecoming Weekend’s festivities by attending the Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Reunions (YAR) from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Ting Pavilion. Tickets are on sale now!
CIO Spotlight
LMSA+ recently reached out asking for support from alumni! Check out their blurb down below.
“LMSA+ at UVA is a new student organization supporting Latinx students pursuing healthcare careers such as medicine, PA, dentistry, and nursing. With only 7% of physicians in the U.S. identifying as Latino, our mission is to expand representation, improve health outcomes, and prepare students with the tools and community they need to thrive.
To make this possible, we are looking for financial support from those who share our values of unity, mentorship, education, and service. Your contribution would help us host speaker events and panels, launch volunteer initiatives in Charlottesville, and provide scholarships for pre-health students.
Whether a one-time gift or ongoing support, your generosity will immensely help the next generation of diverse healthcare leaders. If you would like to know more about us, you can follow our Instagram and make a donation through our Venmo! @lmsaplusatuva”
Thank you. Gracias. Obrigada.
Whether you’re connecting with alumni and students, attending a mixer with other alumni groups, or sharing our mission with your friends, your support keeps this community strong. Stay tuned for more announcements and ways to connect.
- Whatsapp and social media: Join our WhatsApp community (we have groups for various cities), and/or follow our social media pages including LinkedIn and Instagram.
- Support students: If you are interested in helping on an ad-hoc basis (attending the occasional panel or connecting with students if we get a specific request) please fill out this interest form.
- Donate: Donate to our scholarships and our leadership fund. Thanks to your support, we’re able to provide scholarships to current students and support regional in-person meet-ups. If you are able, please consider donating to support our efforts of community building and connection.
- Share professional opportunities: Join our LinkedIn Private Group to share job openings, scholarships, etc. with other alumni.
- Connect with the board: If you are interested in joining the board or learning more about The Bolívar Network, please email TheBolívarNetwork@gmail.com to schedule a coffee chat.
- Share our mission: Lastly, be an ambassador of our mission. Share our events with your friends, and encourage them to participate in the steps above, especially to follow us on social media (LinkedIn and Instagram), and/or subscribe to our newsletter.