Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Facing the California Budget Challenge Together

The University of California, Riverside faces substantial financial challenges. In the spirit of open communication and dialogue regarding these budget matters, this site has been created to provide information about the budget process, strategies and actions being taken.

Letter and Video from Chancellor Timothy P. White Detailing the Impacts of Further Operating Budget Deterioration

On June 5, 2009, Chancellor White wrote a letter to the campus and released a video discussing the impending budget cuts that could double previous estimates and rise as high as $40 million.

Congratulations to the Class of 2009!

The Black Graduation Ceremony was such a success with over 1000 people in attendance.
Good luck with those finals!

Sunday, June 7, 2009

UCR Black Alumni: Connecting Alumni, Faculty, Community & Students

UCR BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Framework
There have been several attempts to establish a formal Alumni association and we are seeking to make it permanent and there by having a membership drive. Membership is free during our first year of rebuilding until 2010.

Alumni & Student Support
To provide networking for UCR Black Alumni and provide campus support to future alumni through involvement and recruitment. This includes but not limited job opportunities, research collaboration, mentorship, support of alumni business ventures, initiatives and community service.

UCR Black Faculty & Staff
Serve as resource to the university community by providing continued support of UCR Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators.


Upcoming Events 2009-2010
* Summer BBQ – August 2009

* Welcome Back Week Mixer – October 2009

* Winter Scholarship Fundraiser – December 2009

* 2010 Black Homecoming during UCR Home Coming Week – February

* 2010 Black Graduation & Desserts for Distinction Reception – June

* Workshops on Campus through out the year

Short Term Goals:
*Recognized as an affinity group of the Larger UCR Alumni Association organization.
*Assist with student recruitment drive
*Establishment of a speakers bureau

Partnerships

Professional networking organizations, Alumni Affinity Groups and Community Service Organizations.


Communication
Monthly Email Newsletter addressing Alumni related news and announcements,

http://www.ucrblackalumni.org

http://ucrblackalumni.blogspot.com

http://www.twitter.com/ucrblackalumni

http://www.facebook.com user ucrblackalumni (at) gmail.com

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1598587

E: ucrblackalumni (at )gmail.com

We are looking for advisory board members and volunteers contact us!!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Looking for Alumni to Serve on UCR Black Alumni Advisory Board

Are you interested in influencing the direction of the UCR Black Alumni Association. Join the Advisory Board. contact ucrblackalumni (at) gmail (dot) com

2009 UCR Black Graduation Ceremony

2009 UCR Black Graduation Ceremony


http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=93039736512&mid=59b7efG657b03e5G2452G30

Host:
UCR Black Graduation Committee
Type:
Network:
Global
Date:
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Time:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
UC Riverside Recreation Center
Phone:
9518274576
Email:

Please join us as we recognize the 2009 Graduating Alumni of UC Riverside and celebrate the next generation of leaders!

The Black Graduation Committee needs your Alumni Support!!!

As the budgets have been greatly reduced at all universities , the graduation committee has worked diligently to fund raise for the event and now needs your help to send off our graduates with a bang.

On behalf of the UCR Black Alumni Association we request the following in-kind donations and volunteers for the reception.The expected turn out is between 600-800 people.

Volunteers:
Ushers to hand out programs and assist with seating
Runners

Catering
Beverages
Ice
(Desserts)
Plates, Utensils,Napkins
Table Cloths
Balloons

If you are able to assist with any of the volunteer staffing or in-kind donations please email ucrblackalumni (at) gmail.com

Black Greek Letter Organization takes home 3 Campus Student Organization Awards!

Congratulations to the ladies of Xi Rho Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority,Inc. on taking home 3 Student Organization Awards! The Bayless Group Leadership Award,Highlander Spirit Games Award,Student Organization Collaborative Program of the Year(with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,Inc Pi Epsilon Chapter)