UCI Student Alumni Association

2 DAYS until AB2C Let’s meet our final panelist, Derek Sabori! After more than 24 years in the action sports lifestyle industry and two degrees from UCI, Derek’s career now revolves around the word Sustainability. An apparel industry veteran, a brand consultant, a college instructor, and entrepreneur, Derek helps brands, individuals, and students tackle that very word on their journey to balance the responsibilities they have to people, planet and profit; the triple bottom line as it’s known. Register at tinyurl.com/AB2C0429 and attend the event for the chance to win an Anteater plushie!

Alumni Back 2 Campus is on Thursday, so let’s meet our second panelist! Emily Seto Emily, a 2013 UCI Public Health alumna and Planetary Protection and Contamination Control Engineer, was part of the ATLO (Assembly Test Launch Operations) Team at Kennedy Space Center supporting the launch of the Mars2020 mission that recently landed on February 18, 2021. An ATLO Team is assembled every 8-10 years for a major Mars mission and Emily was selected to be part of the crew. For th...e past few years, she has been working around the clock to ensure that the Mars2020 spacecraft is sterile and does not contaminate other planetary bodies. So, if life was to be found, we know it did not come from Earth. Mars2020 is just the beginning of the Mars Sample Return Campaign and Emily is already working on a strategy to bring back the samples safely to Earth. Register for the event at tinyurl.com/AB2C0429 and attend for the chance to win an Anteater plushie!

Alumni Back 2 Campus is in less then 2 weeks... so let’s meet our first panelist! Dr. Michelle Tu is a biologist turned creative entrepreneur who loves building brands rooted in sustainability, social impact, and great design. She is the founder of Modern Theory and CURA Skincare. She's an advocate for females in STEM and enjoys helping new entrepreneurs find their footing in the startup world. Dr. Tu earned her Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology from UC Davis and her B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from UCI. Register for the event at tinyurl.com/AB2C0429

WMMW featuring Laura Gómez is TOMORROW NIGHT! Laura has countless experiences and involvements with the community, so here’s your chance to hear from an alumni with valuable advice and insight! Make sure to register before it’s too late! tinyurl.com/WMMW0415

Get exclusive help from a panel of UCI alumni recruiters and learn tips for how to master the virtual interview! Register now for another Beyond Ring Road workshop coming this Wednesday! Learn more and register at bit.ly/BRR2021

Looking forward to Stay@HOMEcoming virtual programs! Feb 26-27 Register today: homecoming.uci.edu #UCIHomecoming

Beyond Ring Road is a workshop series designed to help seniors prepare for graduation and how to navigate life after UCI Check it out next week on Feb. 16th! Learn more and register at bit.ly/BRR2021

#UCIHomecoming is going virtual this year and launched Stay@HOMEcoming! Enjoy a fun weekend of virtual programs, games, Anteater spirit and more! Check out the activities and register today with the link in our bio Students register FREE with promo code PETER65

What Matters to Me and Why is back! Join us to hear Roxy Shih share how her student experiences and UCI involvements helped shape her journey and inspired her to enter the world of film and make brilliant masterpieces. Both UCI students and alumni are welcome! Register for this FREE event here: http://bit.ly/WMMW0121

Don’t miss out on What Matters to Me and Why feat. Roxy Shih TOMORROW NIGHT! Join us for an insightful discussion followed by Q&A and a networking session It’s not too late to register! http://bit.ly/WMMW0121

Join the Division of Career Pathways on Nov 18 @ 3pm for Career Chat with Alumni ft. Dr. Emilia Ravski, UCI alumna ‘05, Sports Medicine D.O. She’ll be talking about her career journey, campus involvements that has helped her and much more RSVP here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/608587... & tune in on IG live @ucicareer for the event! See more

WMMW is in 1 week! Ever heard from an internationally acclaimed, Emmy-nominated writer/director and speaker? Here’s your chance! Register here: http://bit.ly/WMMW0121

Don’t miss out! Only a few more hours until What Matters to Me and Why featuring double degreed alum (BioSci undergrad & School of Medicine medical student) Dr. Jose Mayorga! Tonight at 6! It’s not too late to register! http://bit.ly/WMMW11520

WMMW is this Thursday! Join us and learn how to make the most of your UCI experience and about a career in healthcare with alum Dr. Mayorga! Register at http://bit.ly/WMMW11520 Can’t wait to see you there!

Happy Week 4 Anteaters Join us for WMMW next Thursday as we listen to alum Dr. Jose Mayorga share how his UCI experiences helped shape his path to a successful career! This event is FREE for all UCI students and alumni! Register here: http://bit.ly/WMMW11520

Anteater Advice Night is TOMORROW @ 6pm! Don’t forget to register yourself for a fun night and to receive some valuable insight from recent alumni! Register at http://bit.ly/NewStudSuccess

Only 5 days left until Anteater Advice Night! Don't forget to register here http://bit.ly/NewStudSuccess See y'all Thursday!

Happy Week 1 Anteaters! Starting off SAA’s first event of the quarter is Anteater Advice Night! Join us as we listen to an alumni panel of recent UCI graduates share their best advice and top tips for navigating college! Make sure to register yourself for this FREE event! http://bit.ly/NewStudSuccess

Want some tips and insight on how to successfully maintain networking in today’s environment? Don’t let a pandemic stop you from professional development Join the Young Alumni Association for Coffee Chats with ‘Eaters: How to Network in a Digital World This free event is on Thursday, Oct 1st @ 6pm on Zoom! Register here: https://uci.zoom.us///tJwrcO-trD4tE9R0IMz0jWnSv7ldTCsqnhQv

Graduating Anteaters! Don’t miss out on this series hosted by the Division of Career Pathways that will set you up for your career path! More info on the flyer below!

Don’t miss out today at 12! Find out how to search for your career with recruiters from Blizzard, Alteryx, and more!! Check it out! bit.ly/UCIBRR20

The last of the Beyond Ring Road workshop series is coming up next Tuesday! Join us as a panel of alumni recruiters from companies such as Blizzard and Rivian talk about how you can prepare for your career. More info below!

Tomorrow! Come join us as a panel of alumni will be coming to help YOU on the best tips on transitioning to the next path of your life. More info in the event page below!

Worried about post-grad? Come out to the Beyond Ring Road workshop series Tuesday, Feb. 25 for graduating seniors to learn more about how to conquer the big day

Anxious about life after UCI? Attend the 3-part workshop series Beyond Ring Road to equip you with insight on how to navigate post-grad. Free pizza and a raffle for a cap and gown available! Register at: bit.ly/UCIBRR20

Don’t miss out! Only a few more hours until What Matters to Me and Why featuring Sociology graduate Jason Starkman. Tonight at 6 at the Newkirk Alumni Center!

Tomorrow! Don’t forget to register yourself for a free dinner and a chance to learn about management and relationship building with alum and sociology graduate, Jason Starkman! Register at bit.ly/WMMW0206

This Thursday! Join us and learn more about business management and career pathways with alum Jason Starkman all over a FREE dinner! More info at bit.ly/WMMW0206 can’t wait to see you there!

Graduating Anteaters! The first of the graduation-prep workshop series, Beyond Ring Road, is not far away! Don’t miss out on this informative session with free pizza and a chance at winning a cap and gown! Learn more on the event page or at bit.ly/BRR20

Just a few days left until What Matters to Me and Why! Don’t forget to register with the link bit.ly/WMMW0206 see you this Thursday!

TONIGHT ONLY - Jan. 30! Are you BewhY fan? UCI has exclusive access for you to see the korean superstar at the Ace Hotel Los Angeles at 8 p.m. for FREE! Alumni ...and students can mention the code UCI at will-call to claim your free tickets. https://www.billboard.com//korean-rapper-bewhy-talks-conqu

Graduating Seniors! Join us for the first installment of the Beyond Ring Road series, Finding Yourself Beyond Graduation! Free pizza and a chance to win a cap and gown will also be offered at the event.

Happy week 3 Anteaters! Starting off with SAA’s first event of the decade, join us as we listen to alum Jason Starkman ‘03 as he dives into how his UCI experience shaped and allowed him to have the career he has today. Make sure to register yourself for this FREE event with a light dinner provided as well! bit.ly/WMMW0206

We are so excited! Join us for a fun weekend of: Friends Food Beer Garden Live Music Reunions Family Fun Zone School Exhibits Art in the Park and more! ***UCI STUDENTS FREE!*** Register Here! homecoming.uci.edu... #UCIHomecoming #UCIPride #UCIalumni See more

Check out Anteater Television’s recap of our What Matters to Me and Why event last month! Make sure to stay connected for info about future WMMW talks!

Anteater Pumpkin Party is 3 DAYS AWAY!! Have a wonderfully spooky night along with your friends as you make frightful decorations for your dorm or apartment! Tickets are free for students so make sure you register!! More info at: http://engage.alumni.uci.edu/PumpkinParty19

What Matters to Me and Why attendees Our event is TONIGHT at 6PM!! Make sure you have rsvp’d or are on the waitlist for the event. We will be offering light refreshments as well so make sure to attend. See you all tonight

Does your org have, or would like to have, an event that caters toward improving the connection between alumni and students? Apply for the Student Alumni Engagement Sponsorship! With this sponsorship, your organization could be reimbursed for any event that brings students and alumni together. Offer available for all Registered Campus Organizations (RCO’s) More info + application can be found at the link: http://alumni.uci.edu/saa/funding.php applications end next Friday, 10/18!

Halloween is just around the corner Join us as we tap into the Halloween spirit as we eat, play, and carve pumpkins together at the Anteater Pumpkin Party! Food, pumpkins, and a fun-filled night all provided for FREE with registration! Bring a friend and come celebrate with us! Register using the link: http://engage.alumni.uci.edu/PumpkinParty19

TODAY IS THE DAY! Membership applications for SAA end at 11:59PM!!! Don’t miss out and join us in planning events and building everlasting memories Link: tinyurl.com/SAAFall2019

What Matters to Me and Why is two weeks away! Come out and gain some insight from UCI alum and current project director for Tesla, Omead Afshar! More details on the event page along with the registration link are down below!

Fall applications are live! If you want to enhance your UCI experience by - gaining leadership skills ... - planning/attending professional development events - expanding your network on campus we have just the organization for YOU! Apply to become part of the Student Alumni Association (SAA) now before apps close Oct. 4 @ 11:59pm using the link: tinyurl.com/SAAFall2019

Interested in attending a FREE dinner with UCI alumni? Sign up for this quarter’s DWA! Don’t miss out on this GREAT OPPORTUNITY to network with established ...UCI alumni & enjoy a lovely dinner Sign up now! tinyurl.com/DWASpring19

What Matters to Me & Why is BACK again! This quarter, we have the pleasure of having Captain Oscar Gonzalez Ph.D. '11! Captain Oscar Gonzalez is a Research Psychologist recently assigned to U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, NC. He has functioned in a variety of settings, including as a consultant for the Lawrence Livermore National Lab and as a research proposal reviewer for the National Science Foundation. ... Sign up using the link below to hear how his student experiences have profoundly impacted his career path and life journey! https://bit.ly/2VztGJh