Happy New Year from HBAS

Harvard Black Alumni Society — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:03:02 GMT

Happy New Year. We are extremely excited about the opportunities that 2010 has in store and look forward to bringing you the programming and services you have come to know. As a follow up to the Global Networking Night that HBAS hosted in conjunction with the Harvard Alumni Association on December 30, 2009, we are pleased to announce that we will also be sponsoring a Global Day of Service in 2010.

In addition, HBAS and HAA are thrilled to offer Harvard black alumni the opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Ghana. The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Program - A Study of the Gold Coasts Natural History, Cultural Relevance and Heritage – will take place from March 12, 2010 - March 21, 2010. Prof. Emmanuel Akyeampong, Chair of the Committee on African Studies, and Loeb Harvard College Professor, is personally escorting this small group - limited to 20 travelers! This journey will concentrate on Ghana’s rich history, concentrating on Slave Trade issues and also natural areas of interest, such as World Heritage Sites, which have been shaped by the Slave Trade and Ghana’s rich history, its traditions, and its people.

Alumni who atteneded the HBAS-DC Holiday Dinner Party at Hominy

Through the Early College Awareness Program, HBAS will continue to offer alumni the opportunity to serve as ambassadors and provide information about the college application and financial aid process to eighth graders who will likely become the first in their family to attend college. HBAS also remains committed to the Summer Public Service Fellowships and will award its 4^th grant this spring to a student who has proven their dedication to sharing their talents and abilities with underserved communities and plans to pursue a career in the public sector.

On the local front, HBAS-DC will join forces with the Yale Black Alumni Society to host a joint community service project on Monday, January 18, 2010 to commemorate the life of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. HBAS New York has also recently announced a partnership with Admit Advantage, a premier MBA advisory company which assists individuals in formulating successful business school applications. To that end, HBASNY will be hosting workshops on how to apply to business school starting in May.

Finally, the HBAS Development Committee will be holding an introductory meeting this Sunday at 5 EST for all alumni who are interested in getting involved in fundraising in the coming year. Topics for discussion include: HBAS annual operating budget, strategies for increasing gifts to the annual fund, corporate outreach, committee member roles and responsibilities, and 2010 fundraising goals. Please email Chris-Tia Donaldson at cdonalds@post.harvard.edu if you can attend or are interested in getting more involved in the coming year. Call in number: 866-682-4770 (Id: 2148827 PW: 1234567).

Again, we wish you and your family a joyous and prosperous new year and look forward to serving you.

The Harvard Black Alumni Society National Steering Committee

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HBAS-DC: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday of Service [Monday, January 18th]
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Summary: Please join Harvard Black Alumni Society, Yale Black Alumni Society, and thousands of other volunteers in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday of Service. MLK Day is an event sponsored by Greater DC Car...
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HBAS Travels to Africa

Author: Harvard Black Alumni Society

Release Date: Friday 15-Jan-10 10:00 AM

The Harvard Alumni Association, the Harvard Black Alumni Society, and Professor Emmanuel Akyeampong invite you to explore Ghana’s history and culture. Trace the forces of change from a forested, hunter-gatherer way of life through the times of slavery to the modern era. In addition to Slave Trade issues and areas which have been shaped by the Slave Trade, this program also focuses on natural areas of interest, World Heritage Sites, and Ghana’s traditions and its peoples. A diverse... [More Info]
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HBAS-DC: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday of Service [Monday, January 18th]

Author: Jante Santos

Release Date: Friday 8-Jan-10 11:38 AM

We'd like to thank everyone that came out to the holiday party on 12.12 at Hominy Restaurant in Washington D.C. We had over 50 alumni, family, and friends representing the College, GSAS, HLS, HBS, HMS, HKS, GSD, GSE, and HDS. We hope that everyone enjoyed the fine meal, the games, the music, and the camraderie. Cheers to a new year! To view photos of the party, go to http://picasaweb.google.com/hbasdc/HBASDinnerParty# The next HBAS-DC sponsored event is a joint community... [More Info]
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HBAS New York: Year in Review 2009

Author: Enoch Woodhouse

Release Date: Thursday 17-Dec-09 10:00 AM

Dear All, Thanks to the support of committed alumni across the globe, 2009 was a successful year for the Harvard Black Alumni Society of New York. As we... [More Info]
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