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You’re Invited! NYC Summer Happy Hour Mixer

Summer Happy Hour Mixer June 12, 2025 5:30-8 p.m. Little Rebel | NYC Join AAPAAN, Bolívar, and Ubunye on Thursday, June 12 at Little Rebel from 5:30-8 p.m. ET for an evening of mingling, networking, and connection with the UVA alumni community! RSVP Today!  We are excited to get together and to continue deepening our […]

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You’re Invited! DC Summer Happy Hour Mixer

Summer Happy Hour Mixer June 12, 2025 6-8 p.m. Bronson Bierhall | Arlington, VA Join AAPAAN, Bolívar, and Ubunye on Thursday, June 12 at Bronson Bierhall from 6-8 p.m. ET for an evening of mingling, networking, and connection with the UVA alumni community! RSVP Today!  We are excited to get together and to continue deepening […]

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Support The Bolívar Network’s Mission

Hello, Hola, Olá, A huge thank you/gracias/obrigada to all that joined us in Charlottesville April 11-13, 2025, for Juntos and our annual Awards Brunch. We had an incredible time creating connections, holding space for open conversation, and uplifting our community through celebration. If you would like to continue supporting our Hispanic and Latino/e alumni and […]

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Juntos 2025 Highlights

We had so many incredible moments at Juntos—from doubling registration since 2023, hearing from University President Jim Ryan and UVA Alumni Association President Lily West, to participating in thoughtful sessions from the Latinx Oral Histories Project , the Spanish Department, and an inspiring group of alumnae during our networking panel—we had quite the weekend! Many […]

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Scholarship Spotlights

Below, you’ll find the recipients of our 2024-2025 scholarships! Each of these students are doing incredible work on Grounds and in their communities. Thank you to each and every donor that has made these scholarships possible. Undergraduate Student Scholarship Winners Patrick Realyvasquez (Col ’25) Patrick is a fourth-year Psychology and Music double major at the […]

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Pablo J. Davis Award Winner

This award seeks to identify a University of Virginia staff member, alum, or faculty member whose work has contributed significantly to the Hispanic and Latino/e community. Claudia Quintero (Col ’11) Claudia is a distinguished alumna of the University of Virginia (UVA), where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011. During her time at […]

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Stay Connected with UVA’s Hispanic and Latinx community

The Bolívar Network is frustrated and disappointed by the recent news regarding the closure of the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UVA, along with ongoing challenges to DEI efforts. We are deeply concerned about the negative impact these decisions will have on our community and other marginalized groups. We remain steadfast in our […]

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Juntos Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets for Juntos are on sale now! All alumni are welcome to celebrate the culture and heritage of the UVA Hispanic and Latinx community at this can’t-miss event on Grounds, taking place April 11–13. Tickets include access to 10+ events throughout the weekend, parking at the Alumni Association, and food and beverage at the Welcome […]

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Celebrating Community

Thank you to those who came to our recent Bolívar Connections/Conexões events in NYC and DC. If you enjoyed these events, be sure to register for Juntos to continue celebrating our community, connecting and reconnecting with friends—new and old, and meeting current UVA students! If you have any recommendations of events or locations for our […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Angie Aramayo (Col ’19)

My name is Angie Aramayo (Col ’19), and I was born in Lima, Peru. I’m a tech professional responsible for securing AI infrastructure for customers that need AI model training, inferencing, and fine tuning. Beyond my corporate role, I’m passionate about fostering inclusivity and empowerment within the tech industry. As a board member of the […]

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