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Annetta Pierro
Annetta Pierro began her career path at UCLA more than 20 years ago as a secretary to renowned cardiovascular angiographer, Dr. Antoinette Gomes.
After supporting Dr. Gomes for more than 3 years, Annetta became an administrator for UCLA's division of Neuropathology under the directorship of Dr. Harry Vinters. During her 13 year stint she had the opportunity to work with some phenomenal physicians and says that she learned way more about the anatomy of the brain and its functions than she'll probably ever need to know.
Annetta is "mom" to many and has shared her home as a foster mother with over 15 children within a 10 year span. This year, Annetta enjoyed a proud mom moment as two of her "children" graduated from college. One has been accepted into the LAPD police academy and the other will be a social worker for the Department of Children and Family Services. Over the last several years, Annetta also began volunteering at the California Cricket Association's Annual Golf Tournament which benefits underprivileged children.
Today Annetta is the Program Coordinator/Student Affairs Officer for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine. She says that although there have been many challenges along the way, she enjoys working with the residents and fellows as they pursue their career paths in pathology. Annetta said, "As their coordinator I am often viewed as a mentor, advisor, sounding board and friend. I can truly say that I have found my career niche."
UBAA salutes Annetta Pierro and thanks her for her support! |
| TELL US ABOUT YOU | | We love to recognize our fellow Bruins who are making an impact in their communities and in their careers.
If you or someone you know could be a candidate for UBAA recognition in our monthly newsletter, please email info@uclablackalumni.org as soon as possible. Briefly describe what you do, your UCLA graduation year, etc.
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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The UBAA Legacy Scholarship Campaign Needs Your Help!
We're making our push to raise funds for the 2011-2012 entering freshman class. Help UBAA continue its success in providing every entering African-American freshman with a scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. We raised over $500,000 last year and provided scholarships to almost 200 students including athletes on partial scholarship. We expect to give scholarships to a larger number of students this coming fall.
There are two ways to give: (1) Through the UBAA website at www.uclablackalumni.org and/or (2) through the California Community Foundation at
www.calfund.org/give/AfricanAmericanScholarshipFund.php
Help continue the legacy of African-Americans at UCLA.
Contact Van Scott for more details at van@urbandesigncenter.com |
| UBAA HONORING LEGENDARY UCLA COACH JOHN WOODEN LE HEADLINE | | |
In honor of John Wooden's legacy and commitment to pioneer African American players at UCLA, a fundraising reception was hosted by UBAA and Alum Marques Johnson.
Coach Wooden's family was in attendance along with former athletes, scholarship recipients, alumni, invited guests and donors.
UBAA would like to thank all of our supporters and give our sincere appreciation to Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, and his wife Barbara Yaroslavsky for attending and supporting the event.
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2011 Afrikan Graduation Celebration
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On June 12, 2011 at Royce Hall hundreds of graduating students joined by numerous family and friends celebrated the transition from student to their future career. By the time the 2011 commencement season is over, the university will have conferred more than 10,000 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees.
We look forward to having the new UCLA Alumni join UBAA to help us continue the legacy!
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT | | |
Greetings,
It's summer time Bruins and I hope that you are enjoying yourselves! This is also the time when we start preparing for the next year of activities for Black Alumni. Fortunately, other organizations also host UCLA-related events throughout the year that would love to have our participation so be sure to check the UBAA calendar. We will be hosting a wonderful Fundraising Dinner with Honorees(TBA) in February 2012 and we are now requesting volunteers to help with the planning. If you have a couple hours a week to help us make this event a success, please contact us at info@uclablackalumni.org. Volunteers will be asked to do things like organize seating, book entertainment, contact sponsors and mail invites, etc. Also, we are particularly looking for those who have planning experience. Please respond with Dinner Volunteer in the subject box by July 31st to info@uclablackalumni.org. On another note, I'd like to praise the fact the state of Michigan has struck down the ban on Affirmative Action! This ban negatively affected diversity and minority enrollment on Michigan's college campuses, as it has in California. It is my sincere hope that we in California can successfully unite to accomplish the same incredible feat. I'll continue to give updates on the push to get Proposition 209 banned in California. This is a fight that we cannot afford to give up on as our legacy at UCLA depends on it. As always, we will continue to provide access to admitted African American students with our fundraising efforts and planning activities for Alumni that will keep us connected. Remember, making a one-time donation or donating just $10 per month or more online can help us to succeed in our commitment to our UCLA legacy. Go to www.uclablackalumni.org to donate or to become a UBAA member.
Be a part of the Black Bruin Movement.
GO BRUINS!
LaMonica Peters UBAA President |
| 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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UBAA Dinner - volunteer deadline
Email us at info@uclablackalumni.org to volunteer for our Dinner committee.
Thanks in advance!
AUGUST 2011
August 13
Diversity MBA Admissions Conference (DMAC)
UCLA - Covell Commons
7am-4pm
To Register go to: riordanalumni.com/dmac2011
The Diversity MBA Admissions Conference (DMAC) is an annual event at
UCLA that connects talented diverse, underrepresented and underserved candidates who wish to pursue a degree in business with Admissions Directors at top-tier business school. The conference allows attendees to interact directly with MBA Admissions Directors from the country's top business schools, learn about the MBA Admissions process and the relative strengths of the attending business school's curriculum and student culture. The conference has continually helped connect and place participants with top-tier MBA programs across the nation. |
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DINNER VOLUNTEERS:
We need several volunteers to serve on the UBAA Dinner committee. Our dinner is scheduled for February 2012 with Honorees to be announced. Those with planning experience are especially needed. Please reply to info@uclablackalumni.org with Dinner Volunteer in the subject line by July 31st.
JOBS:
Confidential Company seeks Organization Development Advisor with human resources background; needs assessment, facilitator, team building and conflict resolution skills. Flexible schedule, B.A. required, M.A. preferred. Call Kim Elaine at 951-541-3470 for more information.
UCLA: The First Century
It's the 1st in-depth history of UCLA in over 40 years.
If you order your book now, you get $20 off!
http://www.tmplimited.com/ucla
BruinWorks!
The UCLA Alumni Association has launched 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 now!
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 would like to connect with other Black Bruins in a professional networking environment. We will add job postings as they become available to us!
Reconnect with other UCLA Black Alumni Association.
Twitter We are on twitter.com @BlackBruinAlum.
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UBAA WELCOMES NEW AND RENEWED MEMBERS | | |
Thank you for joining us and showing your committment to continuing our legacy at UCLA. UBAA celebrates its members! 
- Fred McKinney
- Laurence Aikens
- Latanya Cunningham Foster
- Althea Gilharry Moses
- Sharon Davis
- Darryl Piggee
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