ISSUE 5 | JUNE 7, 2017

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The latest from the Office of Program Development

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A message from CBT 2017 alumni co-chairs

2017 alumni co-chairs Jesse Mejia ’97 and Gwynne Wilcox ’74 share their excitement about planning this year’s reunion and the importance of supporting black and Latino students. They each have a special message for you.

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Jesse Mejia ’97

Photo: Alumna Gwynne Wilcox '74

Gwynne Wilcox ’74

 

CBT who’s coming updates: Taye Diggs ’93 and Cheryl Wills Singleton ’89

Photo: Taye Diggs '93 and Cheryl Wills '89

Entertainer Taye Diggs ’93 and journalist Cheryl Wills Singleton ’89 will participate in the alumni book signing, and Singleton will emcee the gala! Both events take place Saturday, Sept. 16. View the full CBT guest list to see which of your classmates are attending.

 

Silent auction items needed

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Help make our first CBT silent auction a success! We’re looking for high-end items, gift certificates, and unique experiences to raise funds for the Our Time Has Come scholarships. The auction will take place during the gala on Saturday, Sept. 16. Read more.

 

Speed-mentoring event Sept. 15

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Connect with the next generation of SU alumni and pass on tips that may help them on their path to success. This fast, fun networking event is sponsored by the Black Leadership Network and Friends of Syracuse. Read more.

 

Our Time Has Come

 

Scholar spotlight: Malcolm-Ali Davis

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Malcolm Ali-Davis ’18, a CBT student co-chair, is a modern renaissance man carrying out a family tradition at SU. Read more.

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Omega Fund established by Derrick Hostler ’85, Michael Blackshear ’91

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Omega Psi Phi fraternity launches campaign to create Our Time Has Come scholarship fund. Read more.

 

News from campus

 

Commencement 2017

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Syracuse University’s 163rd Commencement took place May 14. View the Facebook photo gallery and video of Vernon E. Jordan’s Commencement address.

 
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