Patos Student-Alumni Mixer

The Patos Student-Alumni Mixer will bring together current students and Latine/x/o alumni for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Students and recent grads will have the opportunity to learn from alumni who are eager to share real-world insights, encouragement, and advice for navigating the transition from college to career. Alumni can reconnect with campus, support the next generation, and strengthen the Patos community.  

All can look forward to: 

• A special presentation from our featured speaker, Cristian Salgado, BS '15  
• Opportunities for students and recent grads to practice networking and interviewing—and for alumni to mentor, encourage, and offer feedback—in a low-pressure, supportive environment  
• Fun games, handcrafted mocktails, and delicious appetizers  

Plus, here’s an extra reason to grab your ticket: $5 from every registration will go directly toward supporting MEChA, Mujeres, and the Male Alliance Senio celebration. Don’t miss out! Grab our tickets today, and let’s celebrate together.  

The Patos Alumni Network is committed to building a strong community with events that connect Latine alumni. More opportunities to participate and volunteer are coming soon, so come find out what's in the works and discover how we can support current UO students.

 Registration

$20 for UOAA members
$25 for nonmembers
Free for students and recent grads (2024, 2025) but registration is required.

Registration includes mocktails and appetizers from Xicha Brewing. 

Know before you go 

Schedule

3:00–4:00 p.m.: Social time—appetizers and mocktails, networking, speed interview social 

4–4:20 p.m.: Performance 

4:30–5:00 p.m.: Featured alumni interview with Christian Salgado, closing remarks, survey presentation, and Q&A 

Parking 

Paid parking is available on the UO’s Eugene campus. The “pay to park” spaces along University Street across from McArthur Court (1601 University Street) are the closest to Gerlinger Hall.   

Attire

Attire for this event is semi-formal or business casual. Attendees are encouraged to dress for polished, professional mingling.  

Meet our speaker

Cristian Salgado

Cristian Salgado, BS '15 (political science), is a city councilor on the Hillsboro, Oregon City Council and a senior broadband investment coordinator for Washington County.  

Through both his public service and professional career, he remains committed to serving his community. Between 2019 and 2022, while working for Portland General Electric, Salgado collaborated with the City of Hillsboro’s sustainability team on the Smart Grid Test Bed project in the South Hillsboro neighborhood. Prior to that, he worked for Community Action as a housing program specialist, where he also served Hillsboro residents.  

In addition, he has volunteered as the member of a number of advisory boards and boards of directors, including the City of Beaverton Diversity Advisory Board, CREATE Alternative School, Bienestar, and Oregon Latinos in Local Government.    

Salgado’s family immigrated to Oregon from Michoacán, Mexico when he was five years old. Having grown up in a family of seven and experienced the compassion and support of community services during challenging times, he was driven to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector and to create opportunities for others. 

Salgado holds an associate's degree from Lane Community College, bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon, and a master of business administration (MBA) from Willamette University.   

 Questions?

For questions or to request accommodations, please email Deshna Charron or call 541-346-5656.