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LAA Update: Let’s Talk Numbers
Latino Alumni Association newsletter loyola marymount university summer 2014
scholarship initiative update: We continue to raise awareness and funds for LMU’s $100 million effort for undergraduate and graduate need-based scholarship aid. Scholarships help us attract and retain top students, as well as reduce the burden of college-loan debt. Gifts in support of the LAA Scholarship are included in LMU’s Scholarship Initiative. Be the change, give today! give.lmu.edu/scholarships
Latino Alumni Association newsletter summer edition 2014
A special thank you to the LMU Latino Alumni Association Board of Directors for their commitment and advocacy:
ALex MArTiN ChAves ’86, PAreNT ’13,
PresiDeNT
DoNALD ALvArADo ’77, PAreNT ’09, ’12
eDwArD ALvArADo ’98
MArCeLA BAiLey ’92
MArThA De LA Torre ’78
MiChAeL GAviñA ’02, M.B.A. ’07
JAiMe JiMeNez ’88
sArA MiJAres ’03
sTeveN NAvArro ’84
FeLix NUñez ’91, M.D., M.P.h.
erNesTo PANToJA ’01, J.D. ’08
ArMANDo sosA ’88, PAreNT ’18
CesAr TreLLes
eLisA vásqUez ’89
rose yoNAi ’81, PAreNT ’10
save the Date for the 33rd Annual Latino Alumni Association scholarship Awards DinnerThursday, November 13, 2014
The 2014 LMU LAA esTeeMed honorees Are:
A feW of the LAA SchoLArShIp recIpIentS At the 2013 AWArdS dInner
BALLet foLkLórIco de LMU perforMInG At the 2013 AWArdS dInner
non-profit org. U.S. poStAgE
PAIDLoS AngELES, CA
pErMit no. 840
65%
17%
LAA Scholars who are first generation
LAA Scholars who are transfer students
LAA Scholars by College/School
44%26%
16%9%
5%
School of Film and Television = 5%
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering = 26%
College of Communication and Fine Arts = 9%
College of Business Administration = 16%
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts = 44%
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hip
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201
3-14
2:1 University match on LAA Scholarships (up to $150K total per year)
77 Number of LAA Scholarship Recipients, 2013-14
463Number of LAA Scholarship
Applications received, 2014-15
1,345Number of Hispanic/Latino
undergraduate students, 2013-14Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation
Corporate honoree for Leadership in the Community
Children’s hospital Los AngelesCommunity service honoree
Alumni role Model Award Thomas Cervantez ’86Co-founder, Business Counsel Law Group LLP
Lifetime Achievement AwardGraciela Limón, Ph.D. ’65Professor/Chair emerita of LMU, Author & Activist
Summer 2014 3
The LAA sChoLArshiP is PossiBLe BeCAUse oF The FoLLowiNG GeNeroUs sPoNsors AND CorPorATe PArTNers.
ThANk yoU For yoUr CoNTiNUeD sUPPorT.
Presidential sponsors
Bank of Americaedison InternationalGilbert & Jacki cisneros foundation Lumina foundationparking company of AmericaWallis foundation
Gold sponsors curacaoentravision communications
corporation
silver sponsorsLeague of california cities -
Latino caucuspopular community BanknrG energy Union Bank
Bronze sponsors city national Bank el clasificado f. Gaviña & SonsGraphic electric Inc.Laborers’ Local 300Los Angeles county hispanic
Managers AssociationMolina healthcare, Inc.paladin capital Groupperkins coie LLp porto’s BakerypIh healthpricewaterhousecoopers LLpreligious of the Sacred heart of Marythe Walt disney company
Contributing sponsorsAlvarado consulting Inc.Arthur J. Gallagher & co.proskauer rose LLp
we are grateful to those individuals, families and organizations that have established named annual and endowed scholarships in partnership with LAA. The following will be awarded during the 2014-15 academic year:
• Anatolia etcheverry de Gaviña Annual Scholarship
• Argelia Atilano Annual Scholarship
• celia Margaret Gonzales torres Memorial endowed Scholarship
• donald and Michele Alvarado family Annual Scholarship
• edison International Annual Scholarship
• Jesus L. Legaspi Annual Scholarship
• LMU Latino Alumni Association Annual Scholarship
• LMU Latino Alumni Association endowed Scholarship
• rose Acosta Yonai and John Yonai Annual Scholarship
• Salinas family Annual Scholarship
• SoL Annual Scholarship
2 LAA newsletter
Academic Awards Convocationpamela Gonzalez ’14, presidential citationSandie Villanueva ’14, presidential citation
student service & Leadership Awardspamela Gonzalez ’14, robert Graham, S.J. AwardSierra hegle ’16, dr. renée L. harrangue Awardcecilia ramirez ’16, dr. renée L. harrangue AwardLucia ramirez ’15, Alfred kilp, S.J. Award
Chicano Latino student services AwardsGilberto corona ’14, cesar chavez community & Service Leadership AwardLuis Gamez ’14, robert noyce Scholar
Dia de reconocimiento, Latino Graduation, May 2014: felicidades! congratulations to the LMU class of 2014 and welcome to the LMU Alumni familia! the Latino graduation is a special, intimate event for graduating students and their families. A bilingual service and program allows the entire family to share in the celebration, hosted by the LMU chicano/Latino Student Services office.
Alumni BBq, sept, 2013: Alumni and their families were invited back to campus for the 59th Annual LMU Alumni BBQ. our fantastic alumni volunteers poured slushy margaritas at the Latino Alumni Association Booth, while friends and families posed for fun photos just feet away.
LAA student-Alumni Mixer, April 2014: In its 16th year, the Latino Alumni Association continues to partner with the Admissions’ office Latino overnight program to engage current and prospective students, as well as alumni. More than 270 guests attended this networking event.
LAA scholarship Awards Dinner, Nov. 2013: the Latino Alumni Association celebrated its 32nd Annual Scholarship Awards dinner at the cathedral of our Lady of the Angels. the evening attracted more than 320 guests and generated more than $106k for scholarship support. our exceptional scholarship recipients and the following esteemed honorees were recognized: AltaMed health services, corporate honoree for Service in the Latino community, committed $25k for scholarships benefiting Latino students in the health and Medical field; Pih health, community Service honoree; Frank Alvarez ’74, current member of the Lumina foundation and former president and ceo of the hispanic Scholarship fund, as the role Model honoree; and Pamela Gonzalez ’14, psychology and elementary education major, presented with the donald p. Merrifield, S.J. Scholarship.
Armando sosa ’88Accounting Major; Parent ’18 LAA Board Member
“LAA is a strong vibrant organization that engages graduates through mind, body and soul for the betterment of Latino’s, both at LMU and in the workforce. they are the bridge between the
student and professional. I am involved to repay those who assisted me in achieving my goals and to advance Latino students/alums to the next level, socially and spiritually. fun fact… I love gardening.”
Alejandro Parras ’15 Marketing Major LAA scholarship recipient
“LAA can be summed up in one word: opportunity. LAA has provided me with the financial means to continue my education, an alumni network to support my career goals, and experiences, such as
the Latino Leadership Initiative, which has helped me develop my skills and aspirations. fun fact… I am a proud member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Business honor fraternity. In the photo, I am posing with one of the coordinators of the Latino Leadership Initiative at harvard.”
eduardo Gutierrez ’15 sociology Major LAA scholarship recipient
“LMU has always been my dream school, and during the application process, I realized LMU was the only school for me. receiv-ing the LAA scholarship made college possible and motivates me to work
and study hard. LAA provides me with the financial and communal support I need to earn my degree and pursue my professional goals. fun fact… I am studying abroad in Bonn Germany this fall. So exciting!! In the photo, I’m volunteering with Latino Student Union and creare Service organization at LMU’s fright night.”
Christina Leibscher ’96english MajorLAA Class Captain
“I’m involved with LAA because of its impact on the lives of Latino students, making their dreams of attending college tangible. I moved from Brazil to LA without speaking english; 4 years
later I was admitted to LMU. I’m forever grateful! fun fact… I’m a big coffee drinker (a true Brazilian!).”
Mariana Ugalde ’17 Political science Major LAA scholarship recipient “the Latino Alumni Association has helped me achieve my biggest dream since coming to the United States: pursuing a higher education. LMU is a dream come true and I challenge myself in every aspect of
my life to maximize that opportunity. fun fact… I am a member of the LMU Women’s rowing team (as the coxswain, I am the member who sits in the stern facing the bow, steers the boat, and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers… that’s me holding the trophy!).”
year in review Meet the LMU Latino Alumni Association
Upcoming event: LMU LAA @ L.A. Galaxy Game
Sat., Sept., 20, vs. FC Dallas
volunteers Needed! Scholarship Selection Review
March 2015 – contact LAA Office
the LMU Latino Alumni Association is an extended family of more than 8,000 alumni, 1,300 current students, 77 scholarship recipients, friends, donors, parents, corporate sponsors and partners. We are a community that supports LMU Lions in their pursuit of a higher education and an extended network for our alumni and community partners.
J. david Llanos ’14, paulo freire Academic excellence
harvard Latino Leadership initiativeStephanie Garcia ’14 pamela Gonzalez ’14 carolyn herrera ’14 Sandie Villanueva ’14
research symposium, PresentersJuan carrillo ’16carlos cruz ’16pamela Gonzalez ’14Jacqueline nolasco ’15carolina nunez ’15Alyssa perez ’15Lizbeth rojas Sanchez ’16
LAA scholarship recipients 2013-14 Accomplishments
sTAy CoNNeCTeD
310.338.7529
www.lmu.edu/laa
LMU Latino Alumni Association
Cynthia Gonzalez,
Director of Development
Latino Alumni Association & Scholar-
ship Initiatives
can be reached at:
310.338.5878
or at
Summer 2014 3
The LAA sChoLArshiP is PossiBLe BeCAUse oF The FoLLowiNG GeNeroUs sPoNsors AND CorPorATe PArTNers.
ThANk yoU For yoUr CoNTiNUeD sUPPorT.
Presidential sponsors
Bank of Americaedison InternationalGilbert & Jacki cisneros foundation Lumina foundationparking company of AmericaWallis foundation
Gold sponsors curacaoentravision communications
corporation
silver sponsorsLeague of california cities -
Latino caucuspopular community BanknrG energy Union Bank
Bronze sponsors city national Bank el clasificado f. Gaviña & SonsGraphic electric Inc.Laborers’ Local 300Los Angeles county hispanic
Managers AssociationMolina healthcare, Inc.paladin capital Groupperkins coie LLp porto’s BakerypIh healthpricewaterhousecoopers LLpreligious of the Sacred heart of Marythe Walt disney company
Contributing sponsorsAlvarado consulting Inc.Arthur J. Gallagher & co.proskauer rose LLp
we are grateful to those individuals, families and organizations that have established named annual and endowed scholarships in partnership with LAA. The following will be awarded during the 2014-15 academic year:
• Anatolia etcheverry de Gaviña Annual Scholarship
• Argelia Atilano Annual Scholarship
• celia Margaret Gonzales torres Memorial endowed Scholarship
• donald and Michele Alvarado family Annual Scholarship
• edison International Annual Scholarship
• Jesus L. Legaspi Annual Scholarship
• LMU Latino Alumni Association Annual Scholarship
• LMU Latino Alumni Association endowed Scholarship
• rose Acosta Yonai and John Yonai Annual Scholarship
• Salinas family Annual Scholarship
• SoL Annual Scholarship
2 LAA newsletter
Academic Awards Convocationpamela Gonzalez ’14, presidential citationSandie Villanueva ’14, presidential citation
student service & Leadership Awardspamela Gonzalez ’14, robert Graham, S.J. AwardSierra hegle ’16, dr. renée L. harrangue Awardcecilia ramirez ’16, dr. renée L. harrangue AwardLucia ramirez ’15, Alfred kilp, S.J. Award
Chicano Latino student services AwardsGilberto corona ’14, cesar chavez community & Service Leadership AwardLuis Gamez ’14, robert noyce Scholar
Dia de reconocimiento, Latino Graduation, May 2014: felicidades! congratulations to the LMU class of 2014 and welcome to the LMU Alumni familia! the Latino graduation is a special, intimate event for graduating students and their families. A bilingual service and program allows the entire family to share in the celebration, hosted by the LMU chicano/Latino Student Services office.
Alumni BBq, sept, 2013: Alumni and their families were invited back to campus for the 59th Annual LMU Alumni BBQ. our fantastic alumni volunteers poured slushy margaritas at the Latino Alumni Association Booth, while friends and families posed for fun photos just feet away.
LAA student-Alumni Mixer, April 2014: In its 16th year, the Latino Alumni Association continues to partner with the Admissions’ office Latino overnight program to engage current and prospective students, as well as alumni. More than 270 guests attended this networking event.
LAA scholarship Awards Dinner, Nov. 2013: the Latino Alumni Association celebrated its 32nd Annual Scholarship Awards dinner at the cathedral of our Lady of the Angels. the evening attracted more than 320 guests and generated more than $106k for scholarship support. our exceptional scholarship recipients and the following esteemed honorees were recognized: AltaMed health services, corporate honoree for Service in the Latino community, committed $25k for scholarships benefiting Latino students in the health and Medical field; Pih health, community Service honoree; Frank Alvarez ’74, current member of the Lumina foundation and former president and ceo of the hispanic Scholarship fund, as the role Model honoree; and Pamela Gonzalez ’14, psychology and elementary education major, presented with the donald p. Merrifield, S.J. Scholarship.
Armando sosa ’88Accounting Major; Parent ’18 LAA Board Member
“LAA is a strong vibrant organization that engages graduates through mind, body and soul for the betterment of Latino’s, both at LMU and in the workforce. they are the bridge between the
student and professional. I am involved to repay those who assisted me in achieving my goals and to advance Latino students/alums to the next level, socially and spiritually. fun fact… I love gardening.”
Alejandro Parras ’15 Marketing Major LAA scholarship recipient
“LAA can be summed up in one word: opportunity. LAA has provided me with the financial means to continue my education, an alumni network to support my career goals, and experiences, such as
the Latino Leadership Initiative, which has helped me develop my skills and aspirations. fun fact… I am a proud member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Business honor fraternity. In the photo, I am posing with one of the coordinators of the Latino Leadership Initiative at harvard.”
eduardo Gutierrez ’15 sociology Major LAA scholarship recipient
“LMU has always been my dream school, and during the application process, I realized LMU was the only school for me. receiv-ing the LAA scholarship made college possible and motivates me to work
and study hard. LAA provides me with the financial and communal support I need to earn my degree and pursue my professional goals. fun fact… I am studying abroad in Bonn Germany this fall. So exciting!! In the photo, I’m volunteering with Latino Student Union and creare Service organization at LMU’s fright night.”
Christina Leibscher ’96english MajorLAA Class Captain
“I’m involved with LAA because of its impact on the lives of Latino students, making their dreams of attending college tangible. I moved from Brazil to LA without speaking english; 4 years
later I was admitted to LMU. I’m forever grateful! fun fact… I’m a big coffee drinker (a true Brazilian!).”
Mariana Ugalde ’17 Political science Major LAA scholarship recipient “the Latino Alumni Association has helped me achieve my biggest dream since coming to the United States: pursuing a higher education. LMU is a dream come true and I challenge myself in every aspect of
my life to maximize that opportunity. fun fact… I am a member of the LMU Women’s rowing team (as the coxswain, I am the member who sits in the stern facing the bow, steers the boat, and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers… that’s me holding the trophy!).”
year in review Meet the LMU Latino Alumni Association
Upcoming event: LMU LAA @ L.A. Galaxy Game
Sat., Sept., 20, vs. FC Dallas
volunteers Needed! Scholarship Selection Review
March 2015 – contact LAA Office
the LMU Latino Alumni Association is an extended family of more than 8,000 alumni, 1,300 current students, 77 scholarship recipients, friends, donors, parents, corporate sponsors and partners. We are a community that supports LMU Lions in their pursuit of a higher education and an extended network for our alumni and community partners.
J. david Llanos ’14, paulo freire Academic excellence
harvard Latino Leadership initiativeStephanie Garcia ’14 pamela Gonzalez ’14 carolyn herrera ’14 Sandie Villanueva ’14
research symposium, PresentersJuan carrillo ’16carlos cruz ’16pamela Gonzalez ’14Jacqueline nolasco ’15carolina nunez ’15Alyssa perez ’15Lizbeth rojas Sanchez ’16
LAA scholarship recipients 2013-14 Accomplishments
sTAy CoNNeCTeD
310.338.7529
www.lmu.edu/laa
LMU Latino Alumni Association
Cynthia Gonzalez,
Director of Development
Latino Alumni Association & Scholar-
ship Initiatives
can be reached at:
310.338.5878
or at
LAA Update: Let’s Talk Numbers
Latino Alumni Association newsletter loyola marymount university summer 2014
scholarship initiative update: We continue to raise awareness and funds for LMU’s $100 million effort for undergraduate and graduate need-based scholarship aid. Scholarships help us attract and retain top students, as well as reduce the burden of college-loan debt. Gifts in support of the LAA Scholarship are included in LMU’s Scholarship Initiative. Be the change, give today! give.lmu.edu/scholarships
Latino Alumni Association newsletter summer edition 2014
A special thank you to the LMU Latino Alumni Association Board of Directors for their commitment and advocacy:
ALex MArTiN ChAves ’86, PAreNT ’13,
PresiDeNT
DoNALD ALvArADo ’77, PAreNT ’09, ’12
eDwArD ALvArADo ’98
MArCeLA BAiLey ’92
MArThA De LA Torre ’78
MiChAeL GAviñA ’02, M.B.A. ’07
JAiMe JiMeNez ’88
sArA MiJAres ’03
sTeveN NAvArro ’84
FeLix NUñez ’91, M.D., M.P.h.
erNesTo PANToJA ’01, J.D. ’08
ArMANDo sosA ’88, PAreNT ’18
CesAr TreLLes
eLisA vásqUez ’89
rose yoNAi ’81, PAreNT ’10
save the Date for the 33rd Annual Latino Alumni Association scholarship Awards DinnerThursday, November 13, 2014
The 2014 LMU LAA esTeeMed honorees Are:
A feW of the LAA SchoLArShIp recIpIentS At the 2013 AWArdS dInner
BALLet foLkLórIco de LMU perforMInG At the 2013 AWArdS dInner
non-profit org. U.S. poStAgE
PAIDLoS AngELES, CA
pErMit no. 840
65%
17%
LAA Scholars who are first generation
LAA Scholars who are transfer students
LAA Scholars by College/School
44%26%
16%9%
5%
School of Film and Television = 5%
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering = 26%
College of Communication and Fine Arts = 9%
College of Business Administration = 16%
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts = 44%
$31,
246
Aver
age
cum
ulat
ive
unde
rgra
duat
e st
uden
t deb
t
$40,
040
Unde
rgra
duat
e tu
ition
and
fees
, 20
13-1
4
$6,0
00 -
$7,5
00Av
erag
e An
nual
LAA
Sch
olar
ship
Awa
rd
(rene
wabl
e up
to fo
ur ye
ars)
$450
,000
LAA
Scho
lars
hip
fund
ing
awar
ded,
201
3-14
2:1 University match on LAA Scholarships (up to $150K total per year)
77 Number of LAA Scholarship Recipients, 2013-14
463Number of LAA Scholarship
Applications received, 2014-15
1,345Number of Hispanic/Latino
undergraduate students, 2013-14Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation
Corporate honoree for Leadership in the Community
Children’s hospital Los AngelesCommunity service honoree
Alumni role Model Award Thomas Cervantez ’86Co-founder, Business Counsel Law Group LLP
Lifetime Achievement AwardGraciela Limón, Ph.D. ’65Professor/Chair emerita of LMU, Author & Activist
