Mission
Established in 2021, the Cal State LA Chicanx and Latinx University Alumni Network (CLUAN) exists to cultivate, promote, and support an inclusive community of alumni with the collaboration of students, faculty, and staff to engage in activities that advance educational, personal, intellectual, and cultural development. These goals will be achieved through mentoring programs and services, networking opportunities, and philanthropic initiatives that facilitate professional, social, and academic growth among the Chicanx/Latinx community.
All alumni, current students, staff, and faculty are invited to join any of our alumni networks.
Key Facts
- In 1968, Cal State LA was the first in the United States to create an academic field dedicated to Chicano Studies (formerly known as Mexican American Studies).
- We are the first public four-year institution on the West Coast to qualify for full membership in the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
- Cal State LA is the first campus in the California State University system to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
Network Leadership
Paul Gomez (’88), Chair
Principal Public Relations Representative
City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
As a dedicated alumnus, Paul has been actively involved with the Alumni Association for over two decades. He has served on the Alumni Board of Directors, chaired multiple committees, mentored students through the Alumni Mentoring Program, and participates annually on the Alumni Scholarship Committee. He is a dedicated supporter of Cal State LA and continues to foster opportunities for future generations of Golden Eagles.
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Contact Us
If you're interested in a leadership role or have ideas for a future event, please contact us at [email protected] or (323) 343-2586.
Events
We are working to add more exciting activities to the calendar. Be sure to join the network to receive event updates and exclusive invitations.
Aída Cuevas x CLUAN
September 28, 2025
CLUAN welcomed alumni, friends, and community members to a memorable evening at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA. Guests enjoyed an exclusive pre-reception followed by an unforgettable performance from Aída Cuevas, the unrivaled Queen of Ranchera Music.
CLUAN First Anniversary Mixer
The greater Cal State LA community came together on October 6, 2023, to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and the Chicanx Latinx University Alumni Network’s first anniversary. Guests were treated to performances by the Cal State LA Afro Latin Ensemble and John C. Fremont High School folklórico dancers.
CLUAN Mixer @ Brewjería
The Chicanx Latinx University Alumni Network celebrated the start of summer with a mixer held at Brewjería Company on June 16, 2023. Brewjería was co-founded by alumnus Agustin Ruelas (’05).
CLUAN Inaugural Reception
On September 15, 2022, we launched the Chicanx Latinx University Alumni Network, our eighth and newest alumni affinity network.