Hello African American Faculty, Staff and Friends-

Welcome back!

As, the newly elected E-board of the African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA), it’s our pleasure to welcome you to UConn for another academic year!

AAFSA has a proud history of serving the entire University Community with a focus on providing a support network and a host of resources for African and African American faculty, staff, students and supporters. We are committed to promoting academic excellence and mentoring for our African-American students. In addition to our monthly meetings, we also host a number of special events throughout the year to provide and promote camaraderie.

Our first meeting of the year will be September 15, 2015 from 12:00 -1:30pm in the African American Cultural Center (Lunch provided). Grab a bite to eat, meet new people, and learn about the benefits of joining AAFSA. We hope to see all of you there.

Also, our first mixer will be on September 17, 2015 from 4:00-6:00pm in the Benton Museum. This event is a collaboration with Graduate Students of Color Association (GSCA). Be sure to RSVP below.

RSVP
September 15, 12:00 -1:30pm (Monthly Meeting) – http://goo.gl/forms/gbDzLrAzVZ

September 17, 2015 (Welcome Back Mixer) – http://goo.gl/forms/vlqM81fy0H

Again, welcome on behalf of the African American Faculty and Staff Association. We hope to see you all at our events this fall.

Warmly,
African American Faculty and Staff E-Board

Charmane Thurmand
Graduate Diversity Officer
President

Rowena Grainger, PhD
Graduate Fellowship Officer
Vice President

Veronica Cook
Program Director at University of Connecticut’s Supplier Diversity Program
Secretary

Amanda Cannada
Program Assistant, Africana Studies Institute
Treasurer

Willena K. Price, PhD
Director African American Cultural Center
Adjunct Professor

Andre Lindsey
Doctoral Student- Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Graduate Student Representative