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The Latin Business Assn. and the Comite de Padres are among groups that have recently awarded scholarships for students to attend college. . . . Raymund Paredes, an associate professor of
English, has been appointed associate vice chancellor for academic development at UCLA. He will work to increase the pool of members of under-represented minorities who are eligible for
faculty appointments. . . . Catholic Big Brothers has earmarked a recent donation for its ongoing effort to recruit and match Latino volunteers with more than 100 children of single-parent
families. Information: (213) 250-7436. Meanwhile, Big Sisters of Los Angeles has opened a branch in Rosemead, replacing its City Terrace office. Information: (818) 280-4983 or (213)
933-5749. MORE TO READ