Harvard Black Alumni Society

Black Alumni Weekend 2009

Fri, 30 May 2008 18:27:09 GMT

Join us on September 25-27, 2009 for "Reflecting Our Past, Envisioning Our Future: Black Artistic Expression at Harvard and Beyond."

More details coming soon.

For comments and questions about how to get involved, click here to email co-Chair Heather Johnston '86, or write hbasboston@yahoo.com.

Becoming a Member

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:48:47 GMT

Join the Harvard Black Alumni Society

The continued success of our organization depends on the support of our growing membership base. As of January 2007, HBAS membership dues have been removed. Membership is now free to all degree-holders of Harvard University. In addition to signing up for free membership, we invite you to make a donation to sponsor local activities, to support student programming, and to cover operational costs-mailing, printing, and professional services.

Join Now
or Make a Donation

Donations in any amount in excess of $50 are 100% tax deductible. The following categories based on class year should assist you in making your annual gift to HBAS

Classes before 1979	$500 +
Classes 1980-1989	$250-500
Classes 1990-1998	$100-250
Classes 1999-2004	$50-100

Please make checks payable to the Harvard Black Alumni Society and mail to: Harvard Black Alumni Society, c/o Chris-Tia Donaldson, 933 West Van Buren, Suite 415, Chicago , IL 60607. Donations in any amount greater than $50 are 100% tax deductible.

Join the Harvard Black Alumni Society

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:42:40 GMT

Free Membership

Membership in the Harvard Black Alumni Society is open to all degree holders of Harvard University and as of January 2007 is free. The Harvard Black Alumni Society does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, handicap, source of income, or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran.

Please click on any of the links below for membership information:

Apply for Free Membership Online

Join the National e-Newsletter/Mailing List

Join one of HBAS's regional mailing lists

Update Your Contact Information

Giving to HBAS

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:41:18 GMT

Each year a number of alumni and friends pledge their commitment to the Harvard Black Alumni Society’s future by making a donation to the HBAS Annual Fund. Alumni donations to the Annual Fund make it possible to: maintain the HBAS website, coordinate the Black Alumni Mentoring Program, make resources such as the HBAS Guide to Applying to Harvard College available to prospective students, and host activities and events that bring alumni together for networking and fellowship. As we approach 2008, we are excited to launch several new initiatives which speak directly to our mission: Black Alumni Weekend 2009 - In order to ensure that this tradition continues, we need alumni volunteers to serve as members of the BAW Planning Committee. We also need alumni to pledge their continued financial support to HBAS to help finance this occasion. Public Service Fellowship - The HBAS Public Fellowship will be awarded to alumni who are making a difference in their communities and students...

Applying to Harvard Frequently Asked Questions

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:10:28 GMT

Whats the difference between undergraduate and graduate schools? Undergraduate refers to a program for students who are attending college in pursuit of their first degree, such as a bachelor of arts or science. Graduate refers to a program for students who have already received their bachelors degree and who are now seeking more advanced education in their field, such as a masters degree or doctorate. Whats the difference between Harvard College and Harvard University? Harvard College is a part of Harvard University focusing on educating undergradutes. It is part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and offers programs in the liberal arts. Harvard University refers to the entire educational institution, including the undergraduate college, the graduate and professional schools, research centers, administration, and affiliates. A list of the schools and major academic units shows some of the hierarchical structure, as does an organizational chart. Im in high school and my dream is...

Student Resources

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:07:56 GMT

Applying to Harvard – Answers to some frequently asked questions on applying to Harvard College.

Black Alumni Mentoring Program – HBAS’s mentoring program aims to link current students and recent graduates with alumni mentors who can provide professional and personal guidance.

Graduate School Application Guides – Useful application guides for those considering applying to graduate school

On the Yard – A listing of upcoming undergraduate student group activities and recent news feeds from the Harvard Crimson.

On the Yard

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:38:05 GMT

"On The Yard" is a section dedicating to giving alumni a profile of upcoming activities and programs planned by various undergraduate student groups, including the Black Students Association. Please check back often as this section will give you a pulse of what is going on in campus.

For general news about Harvard, please visit our News section, which contains real-time articles from the Harvard Gazette.

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Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:31:02 GMT

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HBAS Profile Manager

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:34:12 GMT

Manage My User Profile View My Profile Edit My Profile Search for Other Members and Users in the User Directory (Members Only) View My Usergroup & Newsletter Memberships Manage My Events View My Event History View My Event Registration Invoices View the HBAS Event Calendar Search for local and national events View Articles View Recent HBAS Online Articles Search for Specific Articles Add an Article* HBAS Business Directory View Business Directory Main Menu Search for Directory Listings View My Directory Listings Add a directory listing* View Press Releases ...

Alumni Services

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:40:59 GMT

Alumni Services
HBAS Profile Manager
Join HBAS
Local Chapters
School Application Guides

HBAS Website Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:37:02 GMT

How do I log onto my account? For first-time users, you can log onto you account by going to www.hbasonline.org, clicking on the “Member Login” button on the left hand side, and clicking on the “Forgot your Password” link. At this point, you will be prompted to enter your email address. For individuals already subscribed to the main HBAS newsletter, the email address you used to subscribe is your username and is the address that a randomly-generated password will be sent to. Once you have logged in for the first time, you can chance your password by clicking on “Edit my record” and clicking the “Change your Password” link near the top. What is the screen that I see when I log in? The HBAS dashboard is a central location for users to manage all their activities on the HBAS site. From this location, you can edit your profile, see what events you have registered for, and search through HBAS articles and press releases, and much more....

Log-in and Log-Off Instructions

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:33:23 GMT

By signing up for any of the HBAS mailing lists or becoming a dues-paying member, you have access to a basic user account that you can log into to edit your newsletter preferences and update your contact info. To log-in, simply click on the "Member Login" button to the left. You can always click on this button when you are finished to log-off as well. Also, on most pages, the option to log-off is also available on the menu of links below the tabs you see when you are logged in. Please note that certain portions of the site are accessible to HBAS members only.

Welcome

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:32:18 GMT

The Harvard Black Alumni Society is an organization dedicated to building and strengthening the Harvard black alumni community. Membership in the Harvard Black Alumni Society is open to all degree holders of Harvard University. We invite you to explore our news and events, and to contact a local representative in your city.

How do I log into the HBAS website »
How do I Join the HBAS Newlsetter / Mailing List »
How do I become a Member of HBAS »
HBAS Website Frequently Asked Questions »

Photo Gallery

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:49:42 GMT

Welcome to the HBAS Photo Gallery! Feel free to click on the links below for slideshows of past HBAS events. You might even find a candid of yourself! You can control the slide show by scrolling over the top and bottom areas of the box below. Feel free to contact website@hbasonline.org with any questions about the photo gallery.

Events

HBAS 2007 Reunion - Cambridge, MA (June 9, 2007)

HBAS 2006 Holiday Party - New York, NY (December 15, 2006)

HBAS Photo Gallery

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:58:39 GMT

Welcome to the HBAS Photo Gallery! Feel free to click on the links below for slideshows of past HBAS events. You might even find a candid of yourself!

HBAS New York Holiday Party 2006

Board of Advisors

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:53:16 GMT

Members of the Board of Advisors are selected to lend general strategic advice to facilitate the growth and direction of HBAS. The composition of the Board of Advisor is diverse in its representation of alumni from different classes, professions, and geographic locations to ensure that the Board gives the Harvard Black Alumni Society the greatest access to the wisdom and expertise of its alumni.

The HBAS Nominating Committee will begin the process of selecting the Board of Advisors in 2007. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email Mark Price (mprice@mba2004.hbs.edu)

Regional Mailing Lists

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:35:51 GMT

In the spirit of Harvard Black Alumni Weekend, HBAS will continue to host events in major cities across the country that bring black Harvard alumni together for purposes of networking and socializing. For more information about events taking place in your city, please subscribe to your local list serv by creating a user account and selecting to become a member of the group you are interested in. The following local groups are available to users:

Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Dallas
Houston
Miami
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Southern California
Washington DC
International (general list for those interested in hearing about HBAS activities abroad)

Harvard Black Alumni Society - Milestones

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:48:40 GMT

This past three years have been a wonderful and exciting period of growth for HBAS. Here is a brief look at some of the highlights: 2007 Milestones HBAS Celebrates its 5th Anniversary 2006 Milestones Granted Special Interest Group Status by Harvard Alumni Association Hosted 4th Annual Reunion Reception Sponsored 4th Harvard Black Alumni Weekend - 700+ Attendees HBAS Development Chair Raises $19,000 D. Anderson, R. Lachman, S. Butts Join the HBAS National Steering Committee Launched HBAS San Francisco and HBAS Houston 2005 Milestones Organized 3rd Annual Admitted Students Phon-A-Thon 1st in Person National Steering Committee Retreat Sponsored Holiday Parties in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, L.A., New York, Washington D.C. R. Joseph Joins National Steering Committee as Treasurer J. Young Joins National Steering Committee as HBAS Development Chair 2004 Milestones Launched Black Alumni Mentoring (BAM) Program Launched HBAS New...

Mailing List

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:39:44 GMT

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Spotlight

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:09:03 GMT

Alonzo Sherman
AB, Economics, 2003

Alonzo was formerly a senior banking analyst in the healthcare corporate finance group at UBS Investment Bank.

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Spotlight: Alonzo Sherman

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:07:22 GMT

Alonzo Sherman
AB, Economics, 2003

Alonzo was born and raised in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn . He attended Brooklyn Technical High School where he majored in Biochemistry and led the Varsity Swimming Team to four consecutive Division Championships. Alonzo also trained and competed for Trots Finmen Swim Club, one of a handful of all-black competitive swimming programs in the country. He graduated from Harvard College in 2003 with an AB cum laude in Economics. During his tenure at Harvard, Alonzo engrossed himself in the Harvard community. In his senior year, Alonzo served as President of the Harvard Black Men's Forum, an organization with which he had been integrally involved since his freshman year. As Minority Recruiting Coordinator in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, Alonzo was the first point of contact for thousands of prospective and incoming students. Despite being a top-ranked competitive swimmer, Alonzo walked-on to the Varsity Lightweight Crew Team. A resident of Mather House, Alonzo was also an active member of the Black Student's Association and the Snowboard Club.

Regarding his views on mentoring, Alonzo had the following to say: "Often we see the mentor-mentee relationship in the same light as the teacher-student relationship. I think that mentorship is much more dynamic, it's a two-way street. In addition to imparting knowledge and experience, I have learned much about myself as I developed relationships with my mentees."

Alonzo was formerly a senior banking analyst in the healthcare corporate finance group at UBS Investment Bank and is curently working at a private equity firm in New York City. In his spare time he enjoys snowboarding/skiing, marathon swimming and spending time with family and friends.

Alonzo is currently mentoring Curry Cheek '08, but may be willing to take on additional mentees.

Please welcome Alonzo to the BAM family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:31:34 GMT

Frequently Asked Questions About BAM For everyones convenience, the questions below are related to how the BAM Program works, and have been raised by mentors and mentees. Membership What is the first step to joining the Black Alumni Mentoring Program as a mentor or mentee? If you are interested in becoming a mentor please send an email to the BAM Team with the following information: 1) Contact Information (please include a phone number where you can be reached and the best time to call) 2) Occupation(s) 3) Educational Experience (including all degrees earned) 4) Extracurricular Activities (school/community) 5) Hobbies 6) Special Mentee Requests (for example, let us know if you prefer a sophomore, junior, recent alumni etc., or -------- Director, HBAS/BSA Black Alumni Mentoring Program (BAM) Harvard College Class of 2003 mobile: (917) 574-6010 email: Daryk.pengelly@post.harvard.edu web: www.hbasonline.org ,0] ); D([ce]); D([ms,e1b] ); //--> if you...

Mentor Profiles

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:25:40 GMT

In profiling BAM participants, we hope to achieve a few goals. First, we want to recognize the experiences and achievements of those who we have incorporated into the BAM family. Second, we want to illustrate the diversity of backgrounds and pursuits that make our community rich and powerful. Finally, we want to publicize individual profiles of participants so that those who may not be directly connected as a mentor or mentee can learn more about others in the BAM family. We have profiled the following individuals:

Alumni

Richard Pengelly AB '95 , CFA
Jacinda Townsend Gides AB '92, JD, MFA

Recent Alumni

Alonzo Sherman, AB '03
Keia Cole AB ' 03

Undergraduates

Brandon Terry AB '05
Sheila Adams AB '05

BAM Profile: Richard Pengelly

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:22:10 GMT

Richard Pengelly
AB, Physics, 1995; CFA

Richard was born in Brooklyn, New York to two Jamaican parents; he lived in three states and Jamaica before finishing elementary school. He was always analytically minded and competed in chess and math competitions throughout junior high and high school. An avid swimmer and tennis player growing up, Richard made sure to stay active outside of school. During his summers, he attended advanced classes at a local community college and attended pre-college programs such as MITES at MIT (class of 1990). He graduated from North Miami Beach High School in 1991.

While at Harvard, Richard was an Adams House resident, concentrated in Physics, took classes at MIT, and worked in quantum mechanics laboratories during his summers. However, he also had many extracurricular interests that ranged from music production to Final Club membership. After graduation, Richard pursued a career in public finance with the Pennsylvania-based Public Financial Management Group. After making a significant impact in their structured products group, he moved on to work for the Internet start-up company govWorks.com, which was featured in the award-winning independent film Startup.com . When the company folded under the pressure of a bursting Internet-bubble, he moved on to work for Rice Financial Products Company, where he is now a Vice President. Rice is a boutique New York-based investment bank that specializes in municipal derivatives. The company is owned by an African-American, is dominated by Black investment professionals, and was featured in Black Enterprise Magazine 's June 2000 issue as the Financial Company of the Year. In his spare time Richard enjoys traveling, skydiving, and reading.

Richard has not yet been matched with a mentee.

Please welcome Richard to the BAM family.

BAM Profile: Brandon Terry

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:21:28 GMT

Brandon Terry
AB, Government & African-American Studies, 2005

Brandon Terry was born in Baltimore , Maryland and grew up in Randallstown , a predominantly black middle class neighborhood northwest of the city. Brandon attended high school at Western School of Technology and Environmental Science in Catonsville , Maryland where he earned the rank of salutatorian and was elected both Student Council and National Honor Society President in his senior year.

Brandon is currently a senior at Harvard, concentrating in Government and African and African American Studies. At Harvard, Brandon's primary activities are the Black Men's Forum (he has served as its president), and public service, where he has worked for a number of youth based programs, including Hip-Hop Literacy in Cambridge, the Dubois Society in Dorchester, and the Mission Hill Summer Program in Roxbury. Brandon won the Benjamin Franklin Legacy Prize for his work in the latter.

Brandon has been awarded a prestigious Michael Von Clemm Fellowship for one year of study at Oxford University , and next year, he will be enrolled in the MSc Program in Political Theory at Oxford . After Oxford , he hopes to pursue a PhD in political science. He has been preparing for PhD level research through his independent undergraduate work as a Mellon Fellow. Ultimately, Brandon desires to lead a think tank that deals with issues of race, class, and inequality around the world, as well as pursue other business opportunities in real estate and entertainment. He counts Malcolm X, WEB DuBois, Marcus Garvey, and Henry Louis Gates amongst his biggest influences and his mother, Alonzo Sherman, Tommie Shelby, and Reverend Eugene Rivers amongst his most important mentors.

Brandon is currently without a BAM mentor, but is mentoring Fofie Mgbako '08.

Please welcome Brandon to the BAM family.

BAM Profile: Keia Cole

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:20:49 GMT

Keia Cole
AB, Social Studies, 2003

Keia graduated from Harvard College in 2003 with an AB magna cum laude in Social Studies. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia , she excelled during her high school experience at the Westminster Schools. Once at Harvard, Keia engaged in a number of activities, debate, cheerleading and thesis research among them. Continuing her high school interest in policy debate, she was a member of and Director of Competitions for the Harvard Debate Council for 3 years. In her senior year, she spiced up her college experience by becoming a Crimson Cheerleader. Off the field and court, Keia spent time working as a research assistant for Lani Guinier and planned a symposium titled Transforming Democracy based on themes in The Miner's Canary, one of Guinier's books. Some of Keia's other involvements include the Senior Gift Campaign (House Co-Chair), Gear Up After School Program, Small Claims Advisory Service and Expressions Dance Company. Her undergraduate experience culminated when she completed her senior thesis titled Theorizing Difference: The Challenge of Class in Black Feminist Theory, which earned her magna cum laude honors.

After working as an analyst in investment banking in Morgan Stanley's New York and Sydney offices, Keia joined Morgan Stanley as a full-time analyst in the Media and Communications Group in New York . While at Morgan Stanley, Keia has worked on numerous financings for media and communications companies, including the International Financial Review Global IPO of the Year for Dex Media.

Demonstrating her appreciation for mentoring and giving back to the community, Keia enjoys volunteering at Midtown West Elementary School and teaching debate to high school students. Her BAM mentee is Temilola Sobowale '08.

Keia plans to attend law school in the fall of 2005.

Keia on mentorship: "An effective mentor is both an excellent listener and a thoughtful advisor. I look forward to learning as much from my mentees as they can learn from me."

Please welcome Keia to the BAM family.

BAM Profile: Jacinda Townsend Gides

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:16:24 GMT

Jacinda Townsend Gides
AB, 1992; Duke University , JD , Law; University of Iowa , MFA, Creative Writing

Jacinda Townsend Gides , the 2003-04 Carol Houck Smith fiction fellow at the Wisconsin Institute of Creative Writing and a 2002 Hurston Wright Award finalist, has published in numerous literary maga z ines such as African Voices, Carve Maga z ine, The Maryland Review, Obsidian II, Passages North, Phoebe, Struggle and Xavier Review. Her work has been anthologized in O. Henry Festival Stories 2000 and Telling Stories: Fiction by Kentucky Feminists. A former Fulbright fellow to Cote d'Ivoire and graduate of Harvard University , Duke Law School , and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, she teaches fiction writing at Southwest Missouri State University. She has also been on the faculty of the Gotham Writers' Workshop and Kentucky's Governor's School for the Arts, and has been the producer of a radio interview series entitled A Darker Ink: Writing from the African Diaspora, that airs on NPR affiliates.

Jacinda is from Bowling Green, Kentucky and has many interests, including sailing, foreign languages, and early childhood development. Jacinda has mentored Chimaobi Amutah '07 since the program began in 2003, but welcomes the opportunity to mentor another student.

Regarding her views on mentoring, Jacinda had the following to say: " I want to give back to Black community. I also want to help young gifted people sort out the di z z ying array of life choices available to them. "

Please welcome Jacinda to the BAM family.

Mentoring Program

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:46:05 GMT

Black Alumni Mentoring Program

Community Building for Our Future

About Us

Learn more about the BAM program's history, mission, and organizers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For everyone's convenience, the questions in this section are related to how the BAM Program works and have been raised by mentors and mentees.

Mentoring Resources

Although alumni and graduate student mentors have a good sense of what concerns their college mentees might have because they lived through that stage of life, we thought it would still be helpful to include some a list of common concerns that the BAM team has identified as relevant to some most of our college-age mentees.

BAM Profiles

Alumni

Richard Pengelly AB '95 , CFA
Jacinda Townsend Gides AB '92, JD, MFA

Recent Alumni

Alonzo Sherman, AB '03
Keia Cole AB ' 03

Undergraduates

Brandon Terry AB '05
Sheila Adams AB '05

Milestones

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 20:35:32 GMT

This past three years have been a wonderful and exciting period of growth for HBAS. Here is a brief look at some of the highlights:

2004 Milestones

January 2004

Launched Black Alumni Mentoring ("BAM") Program

April 2004

Launched HBAS New York Chapter

May 2004

Hosted HBAS Soul Brunch in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles

September 2004

Launched HBAS Website

2003 Milestones

April 2003

Undergraduate Senior Thesis Reception held in conjunction with the Harvard Black Students' Association

June 2003

Black Alumni Reunion Reception held Commencement Weekend in Boylston Hall

September 2003

Non-Profit 501(c)(3) status attained

October 2003

Joined forces with the Office of the President and the Harvard Alumni Association to sponsor Harvard Black Alumni Weekend

December 2003

Hosted HBAS Holiday Parties in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles

2002 Milestones

March 7, 2002

First meeting with attendants from classes 2003-1997

April 2002

Research begins to find all of the black alumni of Harvard College

April 2002

The founders christen the group "HBAS"

May 2002

The HBAS National Steering Committee is established

August 2002

The national list-serv is compiled and the first message is sent to 1,065 Harvard black alumni

October 2002

First professional development workshop (Pre-Law) is held in Adams House for undergraduates

October 2002

First alumni event is held on campus in Boylston Hall

November 2002

Harvard/Yale Weekend events

Membership Application

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:54:47 GMT

Membership in the Harvard Black Alumni Society is open to all degree holders of Harvard University. The Harvard Black Alumni Society does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, handicap, source of income, or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran.

Website Updates from 10/12 Discussion

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:27:42 GMT

Summary Notes – HBAS-Schipul Discussion Attendees: David Anderson; Derrick Fountain Date: October 12, 2006 General observations: 1. Drop down sub-menus are same color as primary menus, which make it confusing (i.e. Alumni services); either set these off with borders, offsets or different shades of color 2. Derrick – add login box thatll allow people to log in from main page 3. Derrick – link images scrolling from main page to actual pages Membership Section 1. David – Rewrite wording in membership section to make it clearer what membership dues are and what types of membership options are there 2. David – Make it clear that signing up for newsletter doesnt count as registration 3. David -- Yahoo list and membership lists/database (Dave will provide this list along with membership static) 4. Derrick – follow up to check on how user accounts and mailing list registrations are link 5. David – Send off the Paypal info...

Local Chapters

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:17:05 GMT

Local Chapters

Explore local chapters in your area and contact a Representative.

HBAS Local Chapters

BAM Profiles: Sheila Adams

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:25:28 GMT

Sheila Adams
AB, Sociology, 2005

Sheila Adams is a proud native of Harlem and the Bronx in New York City . As a Prep for Prep 9 alum, she attended Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut where she was a student-athlete, a peer counselor, student body vice-president, and the recipient of Choate's highest honor to a graduating senior, the School Seal Prize.

Once at Harvard, she immediately immersed herself in student government, quickly became a member of the Undergraduate Council's leadership on the Student Affairs Committee, and led a number of successful initiatives enhancing academic, residential, and student life at Harvard. Additionally, as Arts and Entertainment Chair of the Black Students' Association (BSA), she organized several social events, including Apollo Night, and helped guide a multitude of cultural, political, and public service activities.

She has also taught ESL classes to adult immigrants and served as a college counselor for underprivileged high school students. She currently works as a volunteer dealing with workers' rights issues at a Bra z ilian immigrant center and at a local youth center as a mentor to high school students.

In addition to her extracurricular pursuits, Sheila took on her first international experience by studying abroad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last spring. After earning her AB in Sociology this coming June she plans to return to Brazil on the Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Fellowship to do a public service project that provides educational and other resources to homeless children. After her year in Brazil, she plans to either teach through Teach for America or attend law school.

Sheila on mentoring: "I have to come to see mentoring as very instrumental in my own life. Consequently, I encourage younger people to seek out mentors, and I take every opportunity to pass on whatever advice and guidance I can to those who can benefit from it.

Sheila is currently being mentored by Felicia Rector '94, JD , and herself mentors Samantha Lucy Pierre '08.

Please welcome Sheila to the BAM family.

HBAS

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:49:38 GMT

Harvard Black Alumni Weekend The tremendous success of Black Alumni Weekend (BAW) 2003, The Legacy of Blacks at Harvard: Past, Present & Future, illustrated the great enthusiasm for unity amongst black alumni/ae. The support of the Presidents Office and the presence of more than 600 alumni, student and faculty provide a clear indication of the desire for a sustained reunion tradition. In response to the overwhelmingly positive feedback, we are writing to ask you for your support of the 4 th Harvard Black Alumni Weekend, scheduled to take place Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, 2006 in Cambridge , MA. Your feedback is critical to the success of this event. As such, we are kindly asking you to click here to fill out a brief online survey regarding event programming. To visit the site for Harvard Black Alumni weekend, please click here. For more information, please contact Jennifer Wynn at wynn@fas.harvard.edu . HBAS Chat - First Three Months Free The Harvard Black...

Mission Statement

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 18:23:21 GMT

Mission Statement

Founded by alumni of Harvard College, The Harvard Black Alumni Society is a forum for black Harvard alumni to convene, communicate, and contribute to mutual professional development and the cultivation of black graduates both present and future. HBAS serves to enrich and enlighten its membership, as well as to embrace the challenges and triumphs that we encounter "post-Harvard."

The goals of HBAS are as follows:

To promote acquaintance amongst alumni
To provide a conduit for professional networking
To encourage strong alumni interest and investment in black student communities at the College and all Harvard schools
To increase alumni involvement in University affairs and events that impact the black communities tied to the College and all Harvard schools
To assist and encourage the University in its recruitment of Black candidates for undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as faculty and staff positions
To cultivate a stronger sense of alumni community

It is our intent that, through this organization, a strong and supportive society of Black Harvard Alumni perpetually exists to address pertinent issues and to enhance the alumni experience of each graduating class.

Standing Committee Chairs

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:44:29 GMT

Alumni Affairs Aaliyah Williams, AB 02 Black Alumni Weekend Anne Morris, AB 04 Communications Janelle James, AB 00 Recruiting Mark Price, AB 98, MBA 04 Student Affairs Victoria Shannon 03, JD 07 Technology David Anderson, AB 03 Lewis Kelley, AB 03 The Office of Alumni Affairs This committee is responsible for planning social, political, cultural, and networking events. Its goal is to promote acquaintance and cultivate a stronger sense of community amongst alumni. The Office of Communications This committee is responsible for creating all formal communications elements that are distributed on behalf of the Harvard Black Alumni Society. Its goal is to ensure that HBAS is accessible to all members of the Harvard community and that HBAS is represented honestly and honorably in all related forums. The Office of Development This committee is responsible for raising funds to support HBAS programs...

Message from the National Steering Committee

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:40:30 GMT

Dear Alumni, Alumnae, and Friends: Welcome to the Harvard Black Alumni Society Website! Whether you are an alumnus, current student, prospective student, member of the faculty or a university administrator, we hope that you will find the information contained herein useful. We invite you to explore the HBAS website and to discover the numerous opportunities to get involved in our efforts to build and strengthen the Harvard black alumni community. The Harvard Black Alumni Society was founded on March 7, 2002 by nine alumni from Harvard College dedicated to the idea of building and strengthening the Harvard black alumni community in Boston. Once a small gathering of local alumni, HBAS has grown into a national organization with operations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Washington D.C. In addition to hosting events in various cities around the country for the purpose of bringing alumni together for socializing and networking, we currently: ...

National Steering Commitee

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:36:30 GMT

Chris-Tia Donaldson, AB '00, JD '03
President

Danice Woodley, AB '00, JD '05
Vice-President

Ray Joseph, AB '94, MBA '99
Treasurer

Leeà Nash, AB '00, MBA '05
Secretary

Janelle James, AB '00
Officer

Mark Price, AB ' 98, MBA '04
Officer

Victoria Shannon, AB '03 JD '07
Officer

Aaliyah Williams, AB '02
Officer

The Board of Advisors

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Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:21:14 GMT

Harvard Black Alumni Weekend - September 29th, 2006 The tremendous success of Black Alumni Weekend (BAW) 2003, The Legacy of Blacks at Harvard: Past, Present & Future, illustrated the great enthusiasm for unity amongst black alumni/ae. The support of the Presidents Office and the presence of more than 600 alumni, student and faculty provide a clear indication of the desire for a sustained reunion tradition. In response to the overwhelmingly positive feedback, we are writing to ask you for your support of the 4 th Harvard Black Alumni Weekend, scheduled to take place Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, 2006 in Cambridge , MA. To visit the site for Harvard Black Alumni weekend, please click here. For more information, please contact Jennifer Wynn at wynn@fas.harvard.edu . HBAS Chat - First Three Months Free The Harvard Black Alumni Society is pleased to launch HBASChat. HBASChat is an open list serv where alumni can freely discuss topics relating to current events and...

HBAS Holiday Parties

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:18:12 GMT

Chicago - The Harvard Black Alumni Society of Chicago will be holding its annual holiday party on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at the Home of Chris-Tia Donaldson, 933 West Van Buren #415, Chicago, IL 60607. Please RSVP by December 1, 2005 to Chris-Tia Donaldson at cdonalds@post.harvad.edu . If you would like to volunteer your home or office for an HBAS Holiday Party, please contact the following local representative. Note, HBAS will provide each city a working budget for this event. Washington DC - Kirra Jarratt kljarratt@aol.com Atlanta - Meredith Bell-Platts 97 - \r\n Boston \r\n- Danice Woodley 00, JD 06 - \r\ndwoodley@post.harvard.edu \r\n San Francicso - Shandi Smith - shandi_smith@post.harvard.edu \r\n Southern \r\nCalifornia - Angela Willams 90 - angela.williams@perkinswill.com \r\n New \r\nYork - Raquel Lachman 02 - raquel_lachman@post.harvard.edu \r\n \r\n Local \r\nHappenings \r\n Atlanta - The Atlanta Chapter of \r\nthe Harvard Black Alumni Society...

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Contact BAM

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:23:52 GMT

Contact BAM

For more information about the Harvard Black Alumni Mentoring Program, please contact:

Daryk A. Pengelly, Director
Daryk.pengelly@post.harvard.edu
Cell: (917) 574-6010

Mentoring Resources

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:14:36 GMT

Mentoring Resources

Although alumni and graduate student mentors have a good sense of what concerns their college mentees might have, we thought it would still be helpful to include a list of common concerns that the BAM team has identified as relevant to most of our college-age mentees. Although alumni and graduate student mentors have a good sense of what concerns their mentees might have because they lived through that stage of life, we thought it would still be helpful to include some concerns that the BAM team has identified as relevant to some mentees.

Common Undergraduate Concerns

"How do I navigate the Medical/Law/Business/Graduate school admissions process?"

"How do I decide what courses to take or major to choose? Should my decisions be based on my anticipated career path or what interests me most?"

"How do I network with my peers/faculty?"

"How do I establish myself now so that I won't miss any opportunities before its too late?"

"I basically relaxed the summer after my first-year and took a low intensity part-time job. How do I go about researching my first real internship?"

"I'm thinking about studying abroad for a semester or using this summer to travel somewhere on Harvard's dime. Do you have any advice with writing proposals, researching opportunities and generally making my study abroad experience as enriching as possible?"

"What are the benefits/drawbacks of joining a fraternity, sorority or Harvard Final Club?"

"I got my first credit card application in the mail. I know generally that it is important to have good credit, but I'm not sure exactly how to manage my credit. Do you have any advice?"

"I want to eventually start my own business. Does it make sense to try and start something now when I have all these great resources and free time? Do you have any experience with this or know anyone that has?"

"Do you have any advice on choosing the 'right job'? What can I expect in my first job?"

About BAM

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:11:31 GMT

About BAM

History

After the success of the 2003 Black Alumni Weekend, the Harvard Black Students' Association and the Harvard Black Alumni Society joined together to create the Harvard Black Alumni Mentoring (BAM) Program. The BAM Program is an e-mentoring program utilizing the web and email to connect undergraduates and alumni across the country. Current undergraduates and recent graduates of the college benefit tremendously from the insight and knowledge of mature alumni who have lived their aspirations. Yet more accomplished alums reap the rewards of mentorship, in addition to the opportunity to shape the future of our alumni community.

In the program's first year, over 70 undergraduates, graduate students and alumni were matched. Positive feedback has been received from most pairs, and several pairs have maintained fruitful relationships into our second year. Due to generous donations the program is now in its second year, and looks forward to community building for our future.

Mission

In line with the mission of the Harvard Black Alumni Society, the BAM Program aims to contribute to the mutual professional development and cultivation of Black graduates both present and future. BAM will approach this goal by bringing undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni together and facilitating the transfer of knowledge and experience among them so that a mentor's hindsight can become a mentee's foresight. Furthermore, BAM aims to extend this transfer of knowledge to "budding" Black Harvard students, by reaching out to youth beyond the Harvard community. We will work hard to ensure that each of these relationships is productive, enriching and enduring. BAM will be a way for people to connect with each other, learn from each other's triumphs and failures, and locate role models whom that they may not have had previously the opportunity to meet otherwise .

BAM Team

Daryk A. Pengelly, AB '03
Director

Events

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:39:51 GMT

Upcoming Events

Black Alumni Reunion Reception
Saturday, June 11th, 2004, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m
Ticknor Lounge, Boylston Hall (Harvard Yard)
Cambridge, MA 02138

Come and join the Harvard Black Alumni Society in a welcome reception for the Reunion Classes of '70, '80, '85, '90, '95 and '00! Please RSVP to hbasboston@yahoo.com if you plan to attend or are interested in serving on the alumni host committee.

Timeline for Deliverables and Approvals

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 21:38:02 GMT

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Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:20:34 GMT

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Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:19:24 GMT

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