Welcome to the ASU Black Alumni chapter
Join us for our upcoming ASU Cares month service projects
Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Volunteer Food Pantry
Date: Saturday, March 14, and Saturday, March 28
Location: Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Parking Lot
Support free mobile food pantry distributions serving the Phoenix community in partnership with Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance.
Teachers and crossing guards appreciation campaign
Our chapter is proud to support the everyday heroes of Phoenix School District 1: the teachers and crossing guards of Bethune Elementary School. We're launching a combined appreciation campaign to provide comfort, supplies and essential equipment to those who educate and protect our students each day.
Teacher appreciation
Donations will help stock the Bethune Elementary Teachers’ Lounge with snacks, refreshments, lounge supplies and classroom support items, creating a space for rest, renewal and appreciation.
Crossing guards appreciation
Contributions will provide protective and comfort equipment for crossing guards who work in extreme weather conditions, including umbrellas, visors, reflective jackets, water thermals, cooler bags and mini fans.
Mission
The mission of the Arizona State University Black Alumni is to facilitate an all-inclusive network among ASU alumni, students and faculty to advance the interests and needs of our community. We participate in acts of volunteerism and kindness, recognize achievements from alumni and other African Americans in the community, promote retention and recruitment of Arizona State University students, and in doing so create awareness and leadership.
Who We Are
Arizona State University Black Alumni is an official affiliate group of the ASU Alumni Association that is committed to enhancing the ASU experience for African American, African, Black, Black Caribbean and Afro Latino ASU alumni and students. ASUBA was established in 2000 by a group of dedicated alumni who identified a need to continue nurturing the success of the Black community within and beyond the university. Educational forums, positive impact in the community, a professional network, the advancement of student and alumni interests, and scholarship funding can be attributed to the efforts of ASUBA.
Objectives
- Facilitate a high level of volunteerism that allows the entire ASU family and the community at large to continue to benefit from a diversity of interests, talents and backgrounds.
- Encourage investment in and support of the university's pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and service.
- Engage former, current and future ASU students in a network that connects them to the university and each other through effective and rewarding events.
- Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan for the Black Alumni Society Scholarship Fund and other humanitarian initiatives.
- Build upon meaningful traditions and dynamic accomplishments.
Why engage?
Staying engaged with the ASU Black Alumni Chapter and ASU Alumni Association means giving back with purpose and growing personally and professionally while supporting students and the community.
Benefits of ASU Black Alumni Chapter engagement
| Stay informed and engaged | ASU Black Alumni Chapter Newsletter
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| Make an impact and give back | ASU Cares (March)
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| Celebrate and connect | Graduation Celebrations
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| Grow and lead | Alumni Fall and Spring Workshops
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Facts about the ASU Black Alumni Chapter
- ASUBA was established in September 2008, founded by Kimberlee (Elliott) Avant, Class of 2000.
- Legacy Board Members: Kimberlee (Elliott) Avant, Regis Crawford, Marques Elliott, Steven Schaeffer, Anthony McDonald, Vernetra Young, Jason Haile Khala Stanfield and Shayla Cole.
Assist our scholarship fund
We all remember what it was like to struggle in college! Whether you graduated in 1950 or 2015, you know tuition, books and fees add up. Something as small as $50 will help our students in school. Please conaider gifting an online donation to the ASUBA.
*Your donation may be considered a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions. Funds will be deposited with the ASU Black Alumni Chapter of the ASU Alumni Association.
Ways to get involved
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunties, please email the Board at [email protected].
If you'd like to volunteer, help plan upcoming events and continue the success of our chapter, contact [email protected] or submit our annual volunteer commitment form.
Questions about ASU Alumni engagement?
Contact Amy Golden, executive director at the ASU Alumni Association.
