{"id":829,"date":"2023-06-13T14:55:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T18:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aig.alumni.virginia.edu\/bolivar\/?p=829"},"modified":"2023-06-13T14:59:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T18:59:45","slug":"juntos-recap-board-nominations-upcoming-events-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/bolivar\/2023\/06\/juntos-recap-board-nominations-upcoming-events-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Juntos Recap, Board Nominations, Upcoming Events, and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring 2023\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

We are still reminiscing about the first-ever Juntos event on Grounds hosted by the University of Virginia Alumni Association! Thanks to all of the alumni and students that gathered in Charlottesville this April to reconnect with each other and the broader UVA community. We can not wait to do it again!<\/p>\n

We also want to congratulate our Class of 2023 graduates! You all worked hard to get to this finish line, but now you move on to the next phase: UVA alumni! The Bol\u00edvar Network is excited to support you in your next adventures, and our community of alumni wants to see you succeed beyond your time at UVA.<\/p>\n

Our alumni community is growing, and we are looking for new members to join the Bol\u00edvar Network Board! In this newsletter you will find more information on how to apply, including submitting an application by Wednesday, July 12<\/strong>, and details on an upcoming information session to learn more about how you can contribute. Please let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to welcoming you all to the Bol\u00edvar Network!<\/p>\n

Juntos Recap<\/h2>\n

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This past April, in partnership and collaboration with the Alumni Association, an alumni steering committee, and 15+ University partners, we welcomed alumni back to Grounds for the inaugural Juntos: A Gathering for Hispanic and Latinx UVA alumni<\/a>. The weekend consisted of a slate of events featuring panels, receptions, and social events on Grounds which brought many opportunities for connection among alumni, students and the UVA community. If you missed the event or would like to relive some of the highlights, we hope you’ll take a moment to view the official Juntos photos<\/a>, and explore the UVA Library’s Bol\u00edvar Collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Watch the Juntos Keynote Session Reflections: The Power of Storytelling in the Latinx Community<\/a><\/strong>
\nLearn about the Latinx Oral Histories Initiative at UVA, followed by a panel discussion led by Kayla Dunn<\/strong> (Col<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201920) discussing the importance of sharing and collecting stories of the community and future implications for enacting change.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n

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UVA Latinx and Hispanic Recruitment and Retention Overview<\/strong>
\nWednesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. ET<\/em>
\nInterested in learning about what the Hispanic and Latinx makeup looks like on Grounds today and the University\u2019s recruitment efforts of this student population? Join Catrina Garland<\/strong>, Assistant Dean of Outreach in the UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission, and Sarah Waller<\/strong> (Col<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201910), Director of College Compass for an overview of recruitment and retention efforts for Hispanic and Latinx students. Register today<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Apply to join the Bol\u00edvar Network Board!<\/h2>\n

\"\"Are you a recent graduate or an alumnus looking to get involved with Hispanic and Latinx alumni from UVA? The Bol\u00edvar Network is a volunteer-based board with a variety of committees and positions including:
\n\u2022 Admissions
\n\u2022 Alumni Community Engagement
\n\u2022 Social Media and Communications
\n\u2022 Fundraising and Development
\n\u2022 Graduate Student Development
\n\u2022 Professional Development
\n\u2022 Scholarships and Awards
\n\u2022 Undergraduate Student Engagement<\/p>\n

Testimonials<\/h3>\n