USC LAA

Welcome students!!

The USC Latino Alumni Association offers a wide range of programs and events to support, educate and inspire LAA scholars.

✨Alumni Life Classes

Led by USC alumni, these classes provide opportunities for students to hear firsthand about careers in a wide range of industries—and learn what it takes to work in various fields and maintain work-life balance.

✨Annual Scholars Leadership Retreat

This back-to-school welcome event for LAA scholars features distinguished and inspiring keynote speakers and hands-on workshops. The retreat gives LAA scholars an opportunity to meet members of the LAA Board of Directors and Scholarship Committee, connect with their fellow scholars, build camaraderie and learn about the scope of LAA’s programs. See photos from our latest retreat(Opens in new tab).

✨Networking Opportunities with Alumni and Industry Leaders and much more!

✔️To learn more about USC LAA- subscribe to the newsletter via bit.ly/USCLAAnews

EMK presents
Frida: The Last Night Show
*Performance and Panel
🗓️Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
⏱️Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
📍Location: USC Bing Theater

**Please Note: 📝This show will be performed in Korean with English subtitles.

Produced by Korea’s leading musical theatre company EMK, Frida: The Last Night Show is an virtuosic homage to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s life and work. Marking the 70th anniversary of Kahlo’s death In a concert format featuring four female actors, the American premiere stars Korea’s musical theatrical phenom Sophie So-hyang Kim performing a female-centered, coalitional identity that transcends national borders and delivers a message of hope to the audience.

After the performance, a panel on transnational creativity and the ethics of cross-cultural representations in musical theatre will feature Frida: The Last Night Show’s writer/director Jung Hwa Choo and producer Sophy Jiwon Kim, along with USC faculty.
✔️What are the impacts and implications of musicals such as Frida, Hamilton, and SIX, in which actors perform identities from other cultures?
✔️As the entertainment industry becomes increasingly globalized and cultural texts travel beyond national borders, how do local identity politics become legible in different contexts?

RSVP via bit.ly/EMKFrida or link in bio!

ADMISSION & CAMPUS ACCESS:
Admission is free. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Campus access is limited to registered guests and USC students, staff, and faculty with current USC ID.

Event is sponsored by

Join the at their upcoming summer social!!

Calling all young alums, including Class of 2024 grads!!

Put on your dancing 💃 shoes and celebrate the summer with us at our FREE summer event!

Join the vibrant rhythms of salsa at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, the iconic museum and cultural center in downtown Los Angeles!

Friday, August 9 | 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Register Now via bit.ly/YLCSalsaNight or link in bio!

Got plans for next Thursday July 18?

Join us as we support Juan Pablo Contreras, USC LAA scholar & professor; at the Hollywood Bowl for Mariachitlan -Hollywood Bowl con LA Phil!!
Don’t miss the opportunity to also enjoy Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández!! See below for ticket info!!

plays Mariachitlán at the 🥳

Thursday, July 18 at 8:00 PM
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JOIN LAA YLC FOR SOME SUMMER FUN!💃🏻🕺
Show off your best moves, have fun and make new friends! If you’re a novice, no worries—the evening kicks off with a reggaeton dance lesson!

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
Register through the link in our bio.
Kindly register so we can track who will be attending.

Friday, July 12 | 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

The Music Center - Jerry Moss Plaza
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Happy Fourth of July! 🎆 On behalf of the USC LAA, we wish everyone a safe and Happy Independence Day! 💫 Fight On!

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is excited to welcome alumna Erika Jordan ‘18 as the new associate senior vice president for alumni relations. For Jordan, returning to Southern California and to USC’s University Park Campus means being close to family and friends again, she earned a master’s degree from USC Price after spending eight years working at USC Marshall.

“I want to make sure that USC is always a place where alumni can always stay plugged in and we can continue to provide value,” she said. “Once you get people engaged, they often want to give back their time and talent to our students and support in other ways.”

Growing up in the Baldwin Hills neighborhood of L.A. and often attending Trojan football games with her family. “I actually spent a lot of time on campus in various kinds of college prep programs growing up,” she said. “So, I’ve always been familiar with the USC campus.”

USC Alumni Association Board of Governors President Daniel Prince said he is excited to have Jordan back at USC in a role for which she is perfectly suited.

“She has deep experience in alumni relations, strong connections to the university, and is a proven leader who will usher in the next great era of our Alumni Association,” Prince said. “I look forward to working closely with Erika and the rest of our excellent team in the years ahead.

Wishing all Trojan Fathers & father figures a Happy Father’s Day!!
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Deseando a todos los papás troyanos y figuras paternas un feliz día del padre!!

The USC Latino Alumni Association is honored to support / at their 33rd Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala!

Tonight we honor our scholar, Gabrielle Silberman and all of tonight’s honorees!

We are excited to welcome Sam as the new USC Drum Major! 🙌🏽

Sam comes from a wonderful family who’s been engaged with the Latino Alumni Association for two generations! It is an honor to have him continue the legacy of the Perez family at University of Southern California!!

The USC Latino Alumni Association proudly supports Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony!

The USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI) is a rigorous college access and success program. 100% of the scholars are headed to college: USC, UCLA, CSULA, CSUF, Harvard, CalTech and many more!

Congratulations to NAI's Class of 2024.

Since 2004, the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) —has been granting scholarships to outstanding students pursuing medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy, physician associate, and public health degrees. Initially established in New York City, the program expanded its reach with support from various organizations. In 2007, NHHF partnered with the United Health Foundation (UHF), allowing for an increase in scholarship awards and the introduction of a mentoring program. As of January 2024, NHHF has awarded over $2 million to 412 scholarship recipients.
REQUIREMENTS

Personal statement, including career goals (double-spaced, two-page maximum)
Current curriculum vitae (education, employment, extracurricular activities, awards)
Letter of recommendation (one letter only)
Proof of U.S. citizenship, residency, or DACA status
Proof of enrollment*
Unofficial transcript
Signed Media Release form
Photo of applicant “in action” in their respective field
*Proof of enrollment is only required if you are entering your first year of your academic program at the time of completing your application.

Please visit for additional information!

The is a proud supporter of 41st Building the Dream Gala!

Congratulations to all of tonight’s honorees!!

USC LAA Scholar, Sophia Perez, shares her story about family loss and housing insecurity. Despite facing personal challenges during her studies at USC; she is heading to Yale Law School after graduation. Read more via USC News at https://dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/usc-dornsife-graduate-overcomes-homelessness-and-family-loss/

Thank you all who came and supported game today; Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Night! 🇲🇽⚾️

Fight On! ✌🏽

The USC Latino Alumni Association proudly supports the 90th Annual USC Alumni Awards; celebrating their Centennial Anniversary.

We congratulate Dr. Diana E. Ramos ‘88, MD ‘94 with the Alumni Merit Awards & all of tonight’s honorees!

Congratulations to 2024 Scholarship & Awards Gala!!

The USC Latino Alumni Association proudly supports APAA’s mission!

This morning, we celebrate USC LAA’s Graduating Scholars’ Breakfast Celebration!

Congratulations to our Class of 2024! We could not be more proud of our 100+ graduates. 🎓✨

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I thrilled to announce a reception to celebrate the launch of my latest book, 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙡𝙮 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 at USC ❤️💛   Be inspired by the insights shared by the featured leaders in Graciously Assertive and learn how embracing a graciously assertive communication style can empower you to lead with authenticity, impact, and unwavering confidence 🚀

Thank you to the USC LAA and USC Marshall School of Business for co-hosting the event! 🙏

Tickets are LIMITED 🎟️ Please send an email to [email protected] include your name and organization.

⚾️Join the USC Latino Alumni Association as the Trojans take on Cal! 🏟️

The second annual Hispanic Heritage Night is a fun way of connecting with fellow Trojans and friends as we support the USC Baseball team!

Registered guests will receive a commemorative USC LAA 50th Anniversary pin, while supplies last.

The family event will take place on
🗓️Sunday, May 5th
⏰1:00 pm
📍Location: Great Park Irvine
8412 Great Park Blvd.
Irvine, Calif.

*Event is Free

Register Now! Link in bio!

The USC Latino Alumni Association is a proud sponsor of 31st Annual Scholarship Benefit.

LAST DAY TO APPLY!

2024-2025 USC LAA Scholarship Application is due today!

For more information, please visit https://buff.ly/4aNJMTe

ℹ️ Scholarship Application is due next week, Mon., April 1st!🎓

👍 We encourage prospective and continuing USC students to apply today! For more information, please visit https://buff.ly/4aNJMTe

🗓️ Deadline April 1st 2024!

🎓 The USC LAA Scholarship Application deadline is next Monday! Please help us spread the word! For more information, visit https://buff.ly/4aNJMTe. Got questions? 📲 Call the office at 213-740-4735 or email at [email protected].

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We are thrilled to announce our collaborative effort with LGSA and the Latino Alumni Association for the Latinx Leadership Panel and Alumni Mixer! Join us on Friday, April 12th at 5PM for an opportunity to expand your network, enhance your professional development skills, and draw inspiration from esteemed Latino leaders. Following the panel discussion, we invite you to join us at the nearby USC Lab Gastropub for a lively mixer at 6PM. You’ll have the chance to mingle with fellow Latinx Alumni and indulge in delicious appetizers. 🎊 This event is open to all professional backgrounds and majors! Big thank you to the Latino Alumni Association for sponsoring our happy hour mixer and LGSA for this amazing collaboration! 🥳 Kindly RSVP via the Eventbrite link provided in our bio!

Rain or Shine!! We look forward to seeing you at our Day of SCervice Meeting Location:

Los Angeles Mission
316 Winston St. Los Angeles CA 90013

Time: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

✅9:00-10:00- arrive at The Los Angeles Mission, orientation in Holsinger Chapel, separate into groups and place in volunteer activities.

✅10:00-12:30- volunteer activity

✅12:30-1:00- meet in the Holsinger Chapel , grab a snack and depart.

🤝 Calling all alumni and friends! 🤝

Make a difference in our community by joining the USC Latino Alumni Association for a day of volunteering at the Los Angeles mission!

🙌 This is your chance to reconnect and get involved with fellow alumni while giving back to those in need.

📅 Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024

⏰ Time: 9a-1p

📍 Location: Los Angeles Mission

Register now to secure your spot! Tomorrow is the LAST day to sign up.

👉 bit.ly/LAA4SCervice or link in bio! Please choose Los Angeles Mission Beautification and Food Bank Assistance from the list of projects on the registration page. 🌍❤️💛

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Over the weekend, celebrated over 50 years of excellence at its annual alumni celebration. This year was particularly humbling for me as I had the distinct honor of accepting the inaugural Alumni Visionary Award.

As I mentioned during my speech, my Hispanic heritage is at the root of everything I’ve ever done. Looking around the room, I was inspired to see those same principles — hard work, kindness, empathy — at play among my fellow alumni, both young and old.

Latinos are a force of the future. They’re our friends, our colleagues, and our leaders — and right now, they’re helping change the world.

🌟 Help Us Reach the Finish Line! 🎓✨

We are thrilled to announce that we are SO close to our goal!

This past Saturday, we held the 50th Anniversary Celebration Scholarship Gala and we almost met our Text-to-Donate Campaign Goal of $100,000!

Here’s how YOU can make a difference:

1️⃣ Text to Donate: Simply text “SCLAA” to 41444 to contribute any amount. Every contribution counts! Your support helps the next generation of leaders on their educational journey to success!

2️⃣ Matched Contributions: Thanks to the generosity of Carmen Nava ’84 and family; they will MATCH up to $100,000! 🤝

3️⃣ Spread the Word: Share this post, tag your friends, and challenge them to join the movement!

📅 Deadline: We’re on the home stretch, and your help NOW will make all the difference. Let’s hit our goal and transform lives!

We invite you to take a look at the USC LAA 50th Anniversary Celebration Scholarship Gala program/tribute book—
Bit.ly/USCLAA50Tribute or link in bio ➡️

Read about the USC LAA 50th Anniversary Celebration Scholarship Gala via USC News—
bit.ly/USCLAANews or link in bio ➡️

and preview our gala gallery pictures—
Bit.ly/USCLAAGallery or link in bio ➡️

Help us pay it forward and meet our Text-to-Donate Campaign Goal of $100,000! 📚❤️

🌟 Honoring a True Trojan Legend! 🏆

Tonight, we honor Martha M. Escutia ’79 with the prestigious 2024 USC LAA Legacy Award!

🌟Martha embodies the Trojan Spirit through her exceptional professional achievements, unwavering dedication to philanthropy, a commitment to community and volunteer service at USC. 🌟🔱

Join us in celebrating Martha's outstanding contributions that have left an indelible mark on our alma mater. 🎉

🙌 Your legacy inspires us all to reach new heights and give back to the community. 💛❤️

Let's come together to applaud and express our gratitude! 🥂✨