<div dir="ltr"><div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px"><div style="width:482px"><div><div><span><div><div><div><div><div><div><div style="background-image:url("https://www.gstatic.com/images/icons/material/system_gm/1x/arrow_drop_down_black_20dp.png");background-repeat:no-repeat"></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div><div style="background-image:url("https://www.gstatic.com/images/icons/material/system_gm/1x/arrow_drop_down_black_20dp.png");background-repeat:no-repeat"></div></div></div></div><div style="background-image:-webkit-linear-gradient(top,transparent,transparent)"><div><div><div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div><div style="background-image:url("https://www.gstatic.com/images/icons/material/system_gm/1x/arrow_drop_down_black_20dp.png");background-repeat:no-repeat"></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div><div style="background-image:url("https://www.gstatic.com/images/icons/material/system_gm/1x/arrow_drop_down_black_20dp.png");background-repeat:no-repeat"></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div style="background-image:url("https://www.gstatic.com/images/icons/material/system_gm/1x/arrow_drop_down_black_20dp.png");background-repeat:no-repeat"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><font color="#ff0000">~~Forwarding message~~</font></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">UCR Black Alumni</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:ucraaba@115630354.mailchimpapp.com">ucraaba@115630354.mailchimpapp.com</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM<br>Subject: Welcome to 2026 | Celebrating 10 Years of the Black Alumni Chapter<br>To: Paige <<a href="mailto:Paige.mejia@ucr.edu">Paige.mejia@ucr.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-4154378263913833608"><u></u>
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2026!</span></span></span></strong></p><p style="line-height:0"><br></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0in;font-variant-ligatures:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> </span></span></span></span></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;margin:0in 0in 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We hope you enjoyed the holiday break and celebrated with family and friends. We hope that this New Year brings you energy, change, and excitement! We can't wait to kick off 2026 as our chapter marks its 10th anniversary. Check out what else we have going on below!</span></span></span></span></p><hr><h3 style="font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Meet Our New Board Memb<span style="font-family:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif">ers</span></span></h3><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Secretary: Dinika Pierce</span></strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br>“Through my passion to serve, support, and uplift others, I am committed to the roles and responsibilities of serving as a board member. I value strength, support, connection, and community—core values that are essential to succeeding and thriving in spaces where you might not necessarily fit in.”</span></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Student Representative: Aliyah Nelm</span></strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br>“I believe that what is most important is making sure Black scholars can feel as comfortable and included as possible. I want to help create a pathway between current UCR students and alumni.”</span></p><hr><h3 style="font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Special Shout-Out: </span></h3><h3 style="font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:16px">Student Volunteer Devyn Holub</span></span></h3><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">“Being a part of the BAC enables me to be an active member in my community and learn in the process. I aim to serve as a bridge between our Black Alumni Chapter and current Black scholars so that others can feel inspired by those that have come before us.”</span></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Devyn reminds us that supporting the chapter takes many forms—from volunteering at events, showing up for students, spreading the word, or simply staying engaged. Every contribution matters, and we are grateful for community members who step up in meaningful ways.</span></p><hr><h3 class="m_-4154378263913833608mcePastedContent" style="font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Looking for a Place to Celebrate Black Brilliance?</span></h3><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Get involved in our community and stay connected:<br></span><a href="https://linktr.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=46d30506cc47f49436913624a&id=eae7764259&e=53e497e93b" target="_blank"><strong>Learn More Here</strong></a></p><hr><h3 class="m_-4154378263913833608mcePastedContent" style="font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"> Join Us for Upcoming Events</span></h3><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1"><strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">January 27 | 5:30 p.m.</span></strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br>UCR Black Alumni Chapter Virtual Workshop- </span><em><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Thriving in a Slow Job Market: Strengthening Ties & Building Careers</span></em></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1"><a href="https://linktr.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=46d30506cc47f49436913624a&id=a3b633c959&e=53e497e93b" target="_blank"><strong>Click to Register Now</strong></a></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1"><strong>-</strong></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1"><strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">February 21 | 9:00 a.m.</span></strong><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span><em><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Highlander Day of Service</span></em></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br>We are looking for alumni to support HDOS projects in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Please reply to this email if you’re interested in lending your support.</span></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">-</span></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1"><strong><span style="color:#000000">February 28 | 6:00 p.m.</span></strong></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1"><em><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:rgb(254,254,254)">UCR Black Alumni Chapter Preserving Black Brilliance Celebration</span></span></span></em></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br>The Black Alumni Chapter is proud to celebrate the brilliance of our Black alumni and community, uplift the scholars of today, and invest in a legacy that will impact future generations. 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We’re just getting started!</span></p><p style="line-height:0"><br></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">As a community, we stand firm in the belief that:<br>“It takes a village to graduate a Black scholar.”<br>That village existed then, thrives now, and will continue—forever.</span></p><p style="font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">With gratitude,<br>UCR Black Alumni 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