Dear Hoos, Over the past five years, the Bolívar Network has experienced remarkable growth, building on a 25+ year legacy. This progress is due in large part to dedicated alumni leaders from our community who have been instrumental in strengthening our community and also supporting my journey as Board Chair. We’ve also seen our Latine […]
Are you an alumnus looking to give back to the UVA Hispanic and Latinx community? The Bolívar Network is seeking new Board members to join us in our goal of fostering Latine scholarship and community through a variety of committees and positions. To learn more about the Bolívar Network history and Board structure, please visit […]
Are you interested in sharing information about the University of Virginia with prospective high school students in your area? You can volunteer through the Virginia Alumni Admission Network (VAAN). VAAN is currently comprised of over 300 enthusiastic Black/African-American and Hispanic/Latinx alumni trained to have specific conversations with underrepresented students in various regions of the country. […]
We are looking for both volunteer mentors and mentees that would be interested in participating in a pilot mentoring program. As a mentee/mentor, you will be part of a dynamic group of UVA Bolívar Network members who are dedicated to professional development and supporting each other’s success. This program provides a valuable platform for sharing […]
Have you checked out the inaugural edition of Amplify, a publication from the Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Virginia? Check out the two Bolívar Network features: First-Year Scholarship article (pg. 27-29) and an alumni spotlight on Gina M. Flores Stumpf (pg. 30)!
The story of our First-Year Scholarship and Bolívar Network related activities was recently featured in the Envision September 2021 edition out of the UVA Office of Advancement. Check it out!
Have you gotten your Fall 2021 UVA Magazine in the mail yet? If so, check out page 65 for a feature of our First-Year Scholarship! A huge thank you to our alumni that made this possible including Jenny Willier Murphy (’89); Hernando Herrera (’89); Alexandra Arriaga (’87); Board chair, Claudia Quintero (’11); Vice-Chair for Fundraising […]
Nominations are now open for our annual Pablo J. Davis Award! The Pablo J. Davis Award seeks to identify an individual whose work has contributed significantly to the Hispanic/Latinx community within the boundaries of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Deadline to submit nominations is Saturday, October 15th, 2022, by 11:59pm EST. To nominate someone please use […]
Spearheaded by 2018-2019 LSA President, Kayla Dunn, the Latinx Alumni Weekend was brought to Grounds from April 12 to 14. Kicking off the series of events was Days on the Lawn for prospective students. There were additional social events including a soccer game, cultural showcase, and a group dinner. Additionally, thanks to the leadership of […]