Critical Mixed Race Studies Conference Welcome Reception hosted by the Mixed Alumni Association
Thu 2/19 • 5PM PST
James West Alumni Center •
The UCLA Mixed Alumni Association is pleased to invite you to a free UCLA alumni reception at the James West Alumni Center on February 19, 2026, co-hosted by the Critical Mixed Race Studies Conference.
[The Critical Mixed Race Studies (CMRS) Conference](https://criticalmixedracestudies.com/conferences/cmrs2026-conference-logistics/) is a national conference hosted at different universities around the country every two years on the topic of [Critical Mixed Race Studies](https://criticalmixedracestudies.com/what-is-critical-mixed-race-studies/). Since UCLA is the host university this year, this conference kick-off reception presents an exclusive opportunity for UCLA alumni to learn about this growing field of study directly from the scholars and community activists who are on the front lines of this work.
The reception will feature an introduction from the President of the Critical Mixed Race Studies Association, [Dr. Chandra D.L. Waring](https://www.uml.edu/fahss/sociology/faculty/waring-chandra.aspx), light refreshments, and featured guests from the UCLA Mixed Student Union and the UCLA Mixed Alumni Association. In an effort to foster community, this reception is open to conference attendees as well as students, alumni, and friends of UCLA.
You can learn more about the CMRS Conference, schedule, and pricing [HERE](https://criticalmixedracestudies.com/conferences/cmrs2026-conference-logistics/).