We're back from our summer break with a slightly redesigned newsletter and more content we hope you'll enjoy.
We began our first full year on July 1, 2017 and will celebrate our birthday during Homecoming Week! We're excited about the future and hope you'll continue to support us and encourage B-School alumni to join SBANA as we build upon the rich history and legacy of the CAU B-School!
In this Month's issue:
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SBANA: CAREER CONNECTIONS
A key part of our mission is to support career development among B-School alumni to qualified undergraduate and MBA students. This summer we delivered on our mission and launched Career Connections, a career page on our website with several opportunities for B-School Alumni and students!
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We're looking for B-School alumni with accounting/finance and legal experience to join our Board and fill our open Treasurer and Parliamentarian positions. Nominate someone or yourself by sending us an email.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPDATE
We'd like to welcome our newest Board member, Ms. Margaret Sherel's (CAU '06)! She officially began her two year term as Secretary on August 2.
We also welcomed back two founding members. Ms. Shiekgo Carter (CAU '94) and Mr. Kevin Y. Brown (CAU '07) who will serve as Members-at-Large.
BE MODERN MAN
Special shout out to our Board Member, Kevin Y. Brown who was featured in Black Enterprise last month. Read his feature here.
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B-SCHOOL ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
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Major: Business Administration | Concentration: Business Management & Supply Chain Management
Recent B-School graduate, Justice Miranda is Co-Founder of OurErrands.
OurErrands' mission is to make your everyday life easier. They are an on-demand platform designed to provide an affordable and accessible marketplace for personal assistants and clients. Learn more about Justice and her startup here.
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CODE: CAUalum25 | Offer Expires 12-31-17
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2017 YALI FELLOWSHIP
25 young leaders and professionals participated in this year's Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). They represented several African countries including: Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
The fellows visited WCLK to discuss the program. Listen to the interview here.
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CAU in Partnership with Hackout.Ninja Will Host the Largest-Ever HBCU Hackathon as Part of CAU Experience Week Read more
United Methodist Church General Board of Higher Education Ministries Reaffirms Clark Atlanta University's Affiliation Without Qualification Read more
The UPS Foundation Will Award $7.7 Million to over 39 Organizations, Including CAU, to Promote Global Diversity & Inclusion Read more
Alumna Paulette Dillard named Interim president at Shaw University Read more
Longtime NBA Players Are Now Coaching at HBCUs Read more
The NBA Player's Association Held it's Opening Reception for the HBCU Top 50 Camp at CAU Read more
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August 10, 2017 | 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Hack the Panther Express
Location: CAU- Bishop Cornelius Henderson Student Center
Tickets: Register to Volunteer | Event Website
This hackathon is part of CAU's Freshman Program experience and is intended to demonstrate the focus the University places on entrepreneurship and innovation.
6-hour technical marathon over 800 students.
Learn more
August 12, 2017 | 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
CAU Experience- Alumni Day!
Location: Multiple on CAU Campus
Events: CAU Office of Alumni Relations Schedule
Welcome freshman and transfer students to CAU.
September 12, 2017 | 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
2nd Annual Darrell Walker Art & Basketball Auction
Location: The Woodruff Arts Center
Tickets: $100
This event will raise scholarship funds for players who need to attend summer school to stay on a good academic track and graduate on time. Last year’s art auction raised over $40,000.
Purchase Tickets
September 30, 2017 | 3:00 p.m. CDT
Chicago Football Classic | Grambling State Tigers vs Clark Atlanta Panthers
Location: Soldier Field | Chicago, IL
Tickets: $18-$45
Hotel: CAU Alumni Hotel- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Purchase Tickets | Reserve Hotel Room
Event website
October 15-22, 2017
2017 Clark Atlanta University Homecoming
Location: Clark Atlanta University
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Event Management for:
Weddings | Life Changing Events | Corporate | Other Unique Occasions
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About Us
SBANA is a national organization that was chartered by the Clark Atlanta University Alumni Association Inc., on October 14, 2016. To learn more about our mission, vision and values visit SBANA.org.
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