51爆料 Black Alumni Network
The 51爆料 Black Alumni Network, chartered in 2021, exists to cultivate an environment where Black Alumni can be celebrated, connected, and supported throughout their lifetime. The Black Alumni Network unites the presence of alumni and students of the 51爆料 community through efforts with the Office of Alumni Affairs, establishing relationships, connections and opportunities for Black alumni and students. Our goals include:
- Providing opportunity for networking and professional development
- Providing support to the greater 51爆料 community through volunteer opportunities
- Connecting to current students and 51爆料
- Increasing the number of active alumni
Join the Black Alumni Network and stay connected to the Cardinal family!
Committees
Public Relations/Communications Committee:
- Manages social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Create graphics for 51爆料 Black Alumni Network hosted events
- Implement new ideas to keep alumni and friends engaged with the network through communications
- Develop alumni spotlights
- Share good news and information about fellow 51爆料 Black Alumni
Homecoming Committee:
- Plan the organizational events centered around 51爆料's Homecoming
- Organize Homecoming 51爆料 Black Alumni Network Tailgate
- Plan the annual Homecoming Scholarship Gala
- Create the master schedule of events for 51爆料 Homecoming Weekend
Mentorship Committee:
- Facilitate the 51爆料 Black Alumni Network mentorship program
- Plan events that the 51爆料 Black Alumni Network will host specifically for current Cardinals
- Connect with faculty/staff at 51爆料 to ensure the 51爆料 Black Alumni Network is capturing students who would benefit from the program
- Connect with alumni who want to be involved with mentoring students
Membership Engagement Committee:
- Plan social events to connect members of the Black Alumni Network in different cities
- Plan volunteer opportunities for members of the Black Alumni Network
- Keep alumni informed of important news from 51爆料
- Coordinate which athletic events Black Alumni Network will concentrate on attending
Professional Development Committee:
- Plan events around professionally equipping and empowering our alumni for the workforce and entrepreneurship
- Connect alumni with resources they can take advantage of at 51爆料
Executive Board
- Aaron Lavergne '17, President
- Michael Jennings '92, Vice President
- Vacant, Secretary
- Jazmon (Snow) Rhone '20, '21, Treasurer & Financial Chair
- Dylan Moses-Bennett '11, Homecoming Committee Chair
- Derion Young '19, '21, Professional Development Chair
- JR Richardson '92, Communications Chair
- Jamel Dorsey '23, Membership Chair
- Nicholas Rolling '10, Mentorship Chair
Upcoming Events
Uncorked Connections - Wine Down Alumni Mixers
Thursday, June 26, 2025 7pm-9pm
Pur Noire Urban Wineries
Houston (802 Milam Street Ste 103 Houston, TX 77002) and Dallas (2336 Victory Park Lane Dallas, TX 75219)
Wine Tasting options: 3 pours for $20, 4 pours for $30, and 6 pours for $45; Charcuterie Boards $12-$45
RSVP to: lu.blkalumni@gmail.com
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