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Commemorating Our Donors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:12:57 GMT

We would like to express our gratitude to our 2009 donors. Normal 0 Your generosity, in prosperous and challenging times, allowed us to put together an incredible Harvard Black Alumni Weekend this past September, and allows us to continue to host events nationwide for black alumni as well as to support undergraduates. If we missed your 2009 donation, please contact our Treasurer, Desi Duncker, at duncker@post.harvard.edu. Also, if you are a student and Desi hasn't categorized you as such, please let him know--and encourage your fellow students to stay involved with HBAS as well. Visionary $10,000+ Dr. Sean Pierce Trailblazer $5,000+ J.P. Grant Benefactor $2,500-4,999 Walter H. Morris Raymond Smith III Sponsor $1,000-2,499 Christopher Auguste Carl W. Stewart Avarita Hanson Heather Johnston Leslie Sword Luther T. Clark Richard Knight Timothy Wilkins Christina Lewis Paula Boyd Patron $500 -999...

Giving to HBAS

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:03:59 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: award public service fellowships to undergraduates interested in pursuing careers in the public sector, to host events such as Black Alumni Weekend and HBAS holiday parties that bring alumni together for fellowship and networking, and to make resources such as the HBAS Guide(s) to Applying to Harvard College, Law School and Business School available to prospective students, parents and high school/college guidance counselors. The following giving categories may assist you in making your annual donation. Friend: $1 - $249 Donor: $250 - $499 Patron: $500 - $999 Sponsor: $1,000 - $2,499 Benefactor: $2,500 - $4,999 Vanguard: $5,000 - $9,999 Trailblazer:...

Black Alumni Weekend 2009

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:51:19 GMT

On the weekend of September 25-27, 2009 nearly 600 alumni, students and guests gathered together on Harvard's campus for a dynamic and activity packed reunion of our community. It was an unqualified success. To all of you who attended or simply wished us well, please accept our sincere and deep gratitude. Below please find links to the event pictures

These will be active until October 31, after that date they will be migrated into this site.

Friday luncheons: http://www.marthapix.com/friday/
Saturday morning: http://www.marthapix.com/morning/

Saturday gala: http://www.marthapix.com/evening/

A transcript of President Faust's speech can be found below:
http://president.harvard.edu/speeches/faust/090926_blackalum.php.

For questions and comments about HBAW2009 and future weekends, please click here to email co-Chair Heather Johnston '86, or send an email to hbasboston@yahoo.com.

Welcome

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:29:02 GMT

Click here for information on how you can support Black Alumni Weekend 2009

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.

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HBAS Profile Manager

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:39:08 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* View My Memberships View My Memberships View Press Releases View Recent HBAS Press Releases Search for Specific Articles Administrative Tools Add Calendar Event (administrators only) Newsletter Generator...

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Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:30:12 GMT

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Join the Harvard Black Alumni Society

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:40:09 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

HBAS Public Service Fellowship

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:29:08 GMT

Information regarding the HBAS Public Service Fellowship will be posted shortly.

Applying to Harvard Frequently Asked Questions

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:10:28 GMT

What's 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 bachelor's degree and who are now seeking more advanced education in their field, such as a master's degree or doctorate. What's 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. I'm in high school and my...

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.

Alumni Services

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:40:59 GMT

Alumni Services
HBAS Profile Manager
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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.

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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