MEChA 50th Anniversary

A black and white photo of MeCHA alumni sitting in an auditorium

Celebrate 50 years of the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlán de Loyola Marymount University with a program and reception. Alumni will have the opportunity to connect with friends, meet the current students of MEChA, and honor two individuals who have continued their passion of activism, education, and social justice beyond the bluff.

Deena J. Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Marshall K. Sauceda Award

Cesar Morales ’97, M.A. ’00 Ph.D.
Notable Alumnus Award

Fernando Guerra, Ph.D.
Master of Ceremonies

Event Details

Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018
4 – 7 p.m.

  • 4 p.m.: Check-In Begins
  • 5 p.m.: Program Begins

Location:
Hannon Courtyard, Life Sciences Building
Loyola Marymount University

Parking:
Parking is complimentary during Alumni Weekend. Please park in Lot D, Life Science Building. Signage will be provided to direct you to the event location.

Dress Code:
Cocktail attire. The event will take place outdoors. We recommend you bring a sweater or light jacket.

Tickets

$35* (through Sept. 16)
$40* (Sept. 17-22)
Children under 5 are complimentary.
*A portion of your ticket will support current MEChA students.


Host Committee

  • Katya Acuna ’04, M.A. ’06
  • Alejandra Alarcon ’14
  • Ray Andrade ’04
  • Stephanie Cardenas ’11
  • Ernesto Colin ’99, M.A. ’01
  • Irma (Franco) Cueva ’98
  • Santiago T. Duarte ’00
  • Armando Durón ’76
  • Mary Salinas Durón ’75
  • Ernie G. ’94
  • Yara Hidalgo ’12
  • Luz Lozano ’00
  • Daniel Malignaggi ’08
  • Leandra Marin ’02
  • Ricardo Navarrette ’71
  • Luz P. Navarette ’73
  • Sandra Nunez-Pinedo ’97
  • Tamara Oyola-Santiago ’93
  • Christina Mariscal Pasten ’04
  • Efrain Pinedo ’96
  • Antonio Plascencia Jr. ’06
  • Christopher Reynoso ’18
  • Shawn Rios ’14
  • Laura Rivas ’00
  • Alma Rubio ’00
  • Lucia Valdivia ’00

For day of support, please contact Jacqueline Chavez in the Alumni and Parent Engagement office at 626.589.7299.

Click here to see a complete schedule of all Alumni Weekend events and check out our print-friendly Alumni Weekend 2018 Map and Schedule of Events.

Click here for a list of frequently asked questions about Alumni Weekend.