| ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT | |
Aurora Hoskins Celebrates 100 Years of Life!
UCLA Alumna Aurora Slater Hoskins was born in Aurora, Nebraska on December 17, 1910. She graduated from UCLA in 1932 and while at UCLA, Aurora joined Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority(DST). She also served as President of the Pi Chapter and was later active in the Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter of DST. 
Aurora worked for the United States Postal Service before becoming a teacher in 1944 for the Los Angeles Unified School District. She retired as a master teacher and is well respected for her dedication to excellence.
She has served her community by actively participating in the service programs of the Delta Sigma Theta Head Start Program, The League of Allied Arts(Past President), the Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of the Links, Inc., and Jack and Jill of America.
She also values the companionship of friends who enjoy playing cards as members of the Ding-a-Lings and the EPU social clubs (Tonk and Bridge).
Mrs. Hoskins is the widow of Barney Lishey Hoskins, mother of one, grandmother of two, great-grandmother of seven, and great-great grandmother of two.
Aurora continues to enjoy life in Georgia living with her daughter and son-in-law Alonzo and Sandy Wilkins - and still cheers for the Los Angeles Lakers!
The UCLA Black Alumni Association salutes Aurora Slater Hoskins! Go BRUINS! |
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NOTE: You must be a UBAA member to be recognized. If you are not, becoming a member will be required and should be done online: www.uclablackalumni.org.
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| BLACK ALUMNI EVENTS | |
UBAA held its first joint Welcome mixer with the UCLA Black Staff & Faculty Association and held a mixer for Black Bruin Educators in November. It was a pleasure to connect with those who work on campus as well as those in the field of education who work tirelessly to educate our children. We had a great time and thank you to all of those who came out! Black Faculty & Staff joint Mixer with UBAA - November 17th   UBAA Educators Mixer - November 18th  
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| MEMBER MEMOS | | |
BruinWorks!
In January 2011, the UCLA Alumni Association will launch BruinWorks, an online, interactive network exclusively for UCLA graduates. This dynamic site allows alumni to connect professionally and personally. BruinWorks is a UCLA graduate's most valuable resource. Go to www.bruinworks.com to take a sneak peek before it debuts!
Alumni Mentors
Interested in Being an Alumni mentor to a UCLA Black Undergrad Student? Sign up to be a mentor through ASP's African Brothers and Sisters Mentorship Program. Info and application are below.
The directions to submit the application are as follows:
1) Download the application at this URL address:
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B8s1uv-mXeI2YjhjZjBlZWUtYWEzYS00ZTVlLWExYjQtMDA1N2MzZDdmMWVl&hl=en&authkey=CLCSuaYF 2) Fill out the application
3) E-mail the completed application to africanbrothersandsisters@gmail.com or print it and turn in the hard copy to ASP cubicle located in Student Activity Center Room 105
Renew Your Dues Today
Please renew your membership online at www.uclablackalumni.org. Your membership helps us to assist alumni, students and the community. Annual Membership is only $50. Thank you! LinkedIn.com We have created an UCLA Black Alumni page on the linkedin.com website. If you are a current paid member and would like to connect with other Black Bruins in a professional networking environment. We will add job postings as they become available to us!
Twitter
We are on twitter.com @BlackBruinAlum.
Facebook Reconnect with other UCLA Black Alumni Association.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Greetings Black Bruins,
The holiday season is upon us and I know that you're all preparing to spend time with your loved ones and shopping so I'll be brief. :)
As 2010 comes to a close, I think we should all reflect on what we've accomplished this year and consider what we can do differently, if not better, in the coming year. There is so much going on in the world today and it's quite easy to forget about the things that should truly matter to us: family, friends, quality of life, & community. I know situations can be tough during these uncertain times but it's times like this that make us stronger and bring us together.
Now more than ever, we would like you to get involved with what we do here at the UCLA Black Alumni Association. We know that time can be limited but just a few hours a week or month can make a huge difference in the organization's growth and success with its initiatives.
Donating just $10 per month online can help us to provide financial assistance to students(which increases the yield rate), run college outreach programs in local schools, support the Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA, advocate for African American interests on campus, and most importantly, keep Alumni engaged. Go to www.uclablackalumni.org to donate today.
If you're at all like myself and you want to see things change for the better, then join us in our efforts and become the change you want to see. We are Bringing Back Black Bruins in 2011!
Be apart of the Black Bruin Movement.
Happy Holidays BRUINS!
LaMonica Peters UBAA President
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WHO'S WHO AT UCLA | | |
DEBORAH E. BOLTON
A veteran UCLA employee for over 30 years and a UCLA graduate, Deborah is what we call a true-blue Bruin! She transferred from Santa Monica College(SMC) and graduated in 1978 with a degree in history from UCLA. She worked briefly at SMC as a Recruiter for the Educational Opportunity Program(EOP) until she was hired at UCLA in June of 1979 in Undergraduate Admissions & Relations with Schools, an early outreach program.
Deborah worked in Undergraduate Admissions for 8 years. She explains that in those days, she had the power to admit almost anyone who met the criteria because the number of applicants was low compared to today's figures and the admissions requirements were much different.
Now she is in the Registrar's Office as a Residence Deputy, where she has continued to serve the University since 1987. In her current position, she reviews out-of-state applications to determine whether or not resident or non-resident fees will apply. Her work also includes reviewing applications from around the world and those in the military, etc.
Deborah says that she intends to work as long as UCLA will have her as she enjoys working on campus. She'd like to work until she at least reaches her 40th anniversary of service. After UCLA, she intends to work part-time in a less demanding position or field but wants to stay busy. She is even considering caring for older foster children to occupy her time after retirement.
Deborah has 2 sons who are Marines and both are now attending El Camino College.
UBAA thanks Deborah Bolton for 31 years of service at UCLA! Go Bruins!
Deborah Bolton can be contacted at dbolton@registrar.ucla.edu. |
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MARK YOUR UBAA CALENDAR | | | DECEMBER 2010
December 1st
Beat 'SC Bonfire & Rally
UCLA Campus
Pre-show 7:30pm
Rally begins at 8pm
Reserved for Alumni
Free event, Parking $10
December 2nd
UCLA vs Kansas - Basketball Game Viewing
Sportsclub L.A. in the Oliver Lounge
(Sepulveda & Santa Monica Bl)
6pm - 8pm
Hosted by the Bruin Young Alumni
December 14th
Holiday Mixer - Hosted by UBAA Lawyers
Find out what we have planned for 2011. All are welcome!
Gyenari Restaurant
9540 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230
6pm to 9pm
Parking lot on Cardiff Ave near Bank of America
Happy Hour specials until closing! No cover charge.
RSVP to info@uclablackalumni.org
December 17th
"We Are Our Brother's Keeper" Homeless Project
Donate toiletries, canned goods, blankets, socks, gloves, etc. to those in need. You can place these items in a backpack or simply provide the goods. Support this effort by UCLA Alum Tamara Lewis!
Please contact Christine at cjackson62@hotmail.com to donate or for more info on this great event.
December 25th
Merry Christmas!
JANUARY 2011
January 18th
Save the Date - UCLA Football Awards Banquet
$100 per seat Contact Gina Garrett at ggarrett@athletics.ucla.edu
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| VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | | Have you graduated from UCLA and said, "I want to be more connected to UCLA's Black Alumni and be more involved"?
Well, here is your chance! You can do this by becoming apart of a volunteer committee. We need your help and would love to have you. See the list below. If YOU are INTERESTED in ANY of these committees, email us at info@uclablackalumni.org. Thank you!
Committees Where You Are Needed:
1. Volunteers - Helping to organize and locate volunteers for various events throughout the year
2. Fundraising - Helping to raise money for UBAA events and scholarships
3. Marketing - Finding innovative ways to publicize UBAA events and activities
4. IT - Helping to serve the technological needs of UBAA
5. Membership - Helping to bring more Bruins together
6. Campus & Community Relations - Keeping UBAA informed and engaged with campus activities that specifically affect Black Bruins
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