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!!