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Big thanks to Fred Burgess for his generous donation to UCHA! Your support helps us keep our community strong, affordable, and full of opportunity for students.
#UCHAAlumni #ThankYouFred #CommunitySupport #CooperativeSpirit
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I’m Jessica Fish, lived in Essene from 1976-1977 (UCLA, BA in Motion Picture/TV). I loved living at the Co-Op, I even did a documentary on Co-Op living for a class. I don’t see where I can post the documentary on this website. Has anyone thought of created a DISCORD community for the UCLA Co-Op?
Hello Jessica Fish! I graduated 🎓 UCLA in June 1976. So I probably just missed you. But we possibly knew people in common!
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My wife and I belong to a number of book clubs, one of which, https://platomadison.org/page-20154#W8, will be discussing Gail Collins' book "When Everything Changed" [https://www.librarything.com/work/8475102/t/When-Everything-Changed-The-Amazing-Journey-of-American-Women-from-1960-to-the-Present]
I have always liked Gail Collins' writing and found this book with its recounting of the societal upheavals of the 60's and 70's to be fascinating, especially because we lived it. It is good to be reminded of the changes in women's lives over our lifetimes and, unfortunately, how far we still have to go
That sounds like a truly engaging read! Gail Collins has such a wonderful way of blending history, personal stories, and cultural insight. When Everything Changed captures a pivotal era — the 60s and 70s really were decades of transformation, especially for women’s rights and social roles. It’s fascinating (and sometimes sobering) to reflect on how much progress has been made and how some challenges still persist today.
Your book club’s choice couldn’t be more relevant, especially for understanding how those social shifts continue to shape our world. Discussions like these help keep those lessons alive and inspire continued change.
Also, for anyone balancing book discussions with studies or writing tasks, you might find assignment help resources useful — they can save time and let you dive deeper into thought-provoking reads like this one without feeling overwhelmed.
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On August 18th, we sent out an email for tickets to the 1970's Co-op Reunion--check your inbox for it. We'll also have some fun & games at the reunion. Get ready for the 1970's Co-op Trivia Game. If you'd like to add ny questions, send them (along w/answers) to me via email (monaco.paula at gmail.com). We'll also have an open mic: Any takers will have exactly 1 min. to share a memory. This is going to be fun!
That sounds like such a fantastic event! A 1970’s Co-op Reunion with trivia, games, and an open mic session is the perfect way to bring back all those nostalgic memories. I can already imagine how much fun it’ll be to test everyone’s knowledge with the trivia game — those were truly golden years!
Also, if anyone’s been busy with work or studies and needs a little extra time to prepare for the event, you can always check out some assignment help resources online to manage your workload more efficiently. That way, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the reunion without stress. Looking forward to hearing all the stories shared at the open mic!
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We’re excited to announce a reunion for former co-op residents who lived there between roughly 1968 and 1978! The gathering will take place on November 1, 2025.
If you lived at the co-op during that time and haven’t heard from us yet, please drop a comment below—we’d love to send you more details.
For those who lived at the co-op during a different era and are interested in organizing a reunion for your group, we’d be happy to share what we’ve learned from planning this one.
The response so far has been incredibly enthusiastic—far more people than we expected are planning to attend. We can’t wait to reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy what promises to be a memorable and fun event!
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Hello to all of our wonderful alumni!
As some of you all may know, co-opers from the 1970s will be holding a reunion in November. (Learn more here! — A huge thank you to Myra Saltoun '75 and Paula Pietromonaco 73' et. al. for all of your efforts! )
We want to know, if we held a reunion for other decades, would you be interested?
What would you want at your reunion? Food 🌮? Swag 🛍? Activities 💃🕺?
Let us know in the comments below!
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I first moved into the Co-op in January 1975 and landed in one of the two rooms at the top of C-Wing. Fall Quarter of that year brought me two great roommates, Dierdre Ann (DA) and Sue Gordon, with 3 fantastic guys across the hall: Larry Ramsey, Ronnie Menor and Gary Clemens. Our doors were rarely shut and it was always party time at the top of C-Wing!
i think that the guy in the center with the denim jacket is yours truly. long time already.
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I recently discovered that Ed Menard passed away in February 2023. I wrote some reflections about him here: https://sites.google.com/view/ucla-coopreunion/home/reflections-on-ed-menard
how could i forget ed menard? thinking i was a wrestler i decided to have a go at ed, who outweighed me by fifty pounds. it was over in ten seconds with me pinned to the floor. then there was the hitchhiking. left school two consecutive spring quaters to go from the coop to chicago and back and from the coop to washington dc and back. that delayed my graduation a bit. lucky i got back and lucky i graduated. that was ed menard stuff. and my last memory of ed. heckling a speaker at ackerman union. ed was a real contrarian and it rubbed off on me. like a big brother. mike jordan...
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For many co-opers, this week marks the end of their incredible academic journeys. We are proud to celebrate their achievements, and are excited for what's next.
UCHA Alumni—what advice would you give to our new graduates?
Echoing Doug B.: Stay in touch with your friends—even if it’s just an occasional email a few times a year. And, find work that you truly enjoy—it might not be your first job, or even your second, but keep searching. And most importantly, make space for joy, especially with the people you love.
That's fantastic! Thank you, Fred Burgess!!!