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President Chávez to receive Leadership Award from CECLEF

The Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation (CECLEF) will honor OLLU President Abel A. Chávez, MBA, PhD, with the “Soaring Àguila for Leadership Award” at the Àguila Awards gala on March 23.

CECLEF is recognizing Dr. Chávez for his leadership and accomplishments as president since his arrival in 2022. CECLEF cited his efforts with OLLU staff to secure more than $31 million in donations and grants as well as raising the university’s profile through more than 300 visits with local, state and national leaders.

“It is an honor to receive this award from the Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation,” Dr. Chávez said. “This award would not be possible without the support and hard work of our tremendous faculty and staff at OLLU.”

OLLU to host press conference for 27th annual March for Justice on Tuesday

The César E. Chávez Educational Foundation (CECLEF) will announce the Grand Marshall Trio for its 27th annual march during a press conference on campus Tuesday at 10 a.m. President Abel A. Chávez will welcome dignitaries and visitors during the press conference which will be held on the steps of Sacred Heart Chapel.

CECLEF along with their key-partners will share details of the 27th Annual César E. Chávez March for Justice which will take place March 25.

Press conference guest speakers include OLLU alumna Dr. Lorraine Pulido, VIA Metropolitan Transit Public Relations Manager, and District 5 City Councilwoman Teri Castillo. There will be a sneak peek of entertainment with Little Joe.