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UCLA MEMO Newsletter: Week 4
Vitals Training + Just Boba Fundraiser this week!
UCLA MEMO
October 19, 2025
🩺 WELCOME TO MEMO! 🩺
Thank you for your interest in joining MEMO! You will be automatically enrolled in our weekly newsletter if you filled out an interest form. This is where we will be providing important updates regarding MEMO’s general meetings, socials, inter-chapter events, healthcare-related service opportunities, and more!
General Meetings ⭐️
Mark your calendars! MEMO general meetings start Week 2 and will take place on Thursdays, 5-6PM, every even week of the quarter. To further expand your skills and healthcare knowledge, we will be having interactive hands-on workshops, guest speakers, and more throughout the year!
WHEN: Thursday @ 5PM-6PM (even weeks)
WHERE: Ackerman Union Viewpoint Conference Rooms 1&2 (located on A-level of Ackerman Student Union)
Be sure to follow our Instagram (@ucla_memo) to get updated on any changes to our meetings.
MEMO Updates & Events 📝
Vitals Training (GM #2)
Interested in learning how to measure blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood cholesterol? Vitals training will be perfect for you! This is a hands-on workshop where you will be trained in how to take essential vitals! This vitals training will be required for those interested in volunteering for our health fairs. In replace of our normal GM time, we will be having our Vitals Training that will also serve as GM#2! WHEN [UPDATED TIME]: Thurs, October 23rd @ 6-7:50 PM |  [IMPORTANT] Be sure to fill out this Waiver of Liability form PRIOR to attending the Vitals Training |
One Community (OC) Health Fair
In collaboration with VPASC (Vietnamese Physicians Association of Southern California), MEMO will be hosting our annual health fair, where you can gain hands-on experience working alongside healthcare professionals while making a difference in an underserved community!
Sign-ups are now closed, but stay tuned for similar future events!
WHEN: Sunday, October 26th from 9AM-2PM
WHERE: Freedom Hall @ Mile Square Park
Past MEMObers and healthcare providers at our OC Health Fair
✨ BIg & Little Program ✨
We will be launching our Big & Little Program, where you will have the chance to be paired with a UCLA student that will serve as both a mentor and friend! This would be a great chance to meet someone who can provide valuable academic, professional, or personal insight to your college career! People of all years or majors are encouraged to sign up!
Signups can be found HERE.
Inter-Chapter Pen Pal Program
Want to meet and connect with MEMObers from other chapters? Sign up for our Inter-Chapter Pen Pal Program! You will be paired with a fellow MEMOber from another chapter (UCSD, UCI, or USC), where you will be making exchanges via email to share individual experiences to ultimately build meaningful connections. You can sign up for the program HERE! Deadline: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 @ 11:59 PM |  |
Craving a sweet treat? Our Just Boba fundraiser will be perfect for you! The fundraiser will last for the whole day on Thurs 10/23, but we will also be walking to Just Boba together as a group after GM #2! This is a great chance to meet other MEMObers and also board members. Hope to see you all there! WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd all day (Boba Social after GM#2!) |  |
Service Events🏥
WISE & Healthy Aging — Canvas Painting with Seniors!
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WISE & Healthy Aging is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to lifelong learning, fitness, and well-being. They strive to address the needs of the senior population, consisting of older adults coming from all walks of life.
We will be getting crafty with the seniors through canvas painting! This paint session will not only be a great opportunity to reduce the progression of dementia, but improve cognitive function while making meaningful connections!
The specific date for WISE has not been finalized, but keep an eye out in future newsletters for signups!
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: 1527 4th St # 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Transportation will be provided!)
RECAP: Project Angel Food — UCLA x USC MEMO
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A HUGE thank you to everyone who join us in volunteering at Project Angel Food this past Saturday! Our collaboration with USC MEMO was a success. We were able to package hundreds of medically-tailored meals for individuals facing life-threatening illnesses within the LA county.
Stay Connected! 💌
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See You Soon!
We look forward to having a fun and rewarding year with you all! See you all at GM#2 :)
If you any additional questions, feel free to reach out to our email [email protected]