The Black Excellence Summit aims to provide a platform for Black UCONN students to come together, share their experiences, engage in discussions about their unique challenges, and empower one another for personal and collective success. This summit will feature keynote speakers, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with professors, community members, alumni and industry experts.

Here’s why you should join us:

• Gain valuable insights: Explore topics ranging from academic success to personal empowerment, led by industry experts and thought leaders.
• Connect with peers: Engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, and build connections with fellow Black students.
• Empower yourself: Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to thrive personally, academically, and professionally.

Pre-registration is now open, and spaces are filling up fast. To ensure you don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity, secure your spot today by clicking the link below to register:

s.uconn.edu/blackexcellencesummit

We can’t wait to see you at the Black Excellence Summit 2024 and celebrate the power of our community together. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,

2024 Black Excellence Summit Committee  

Alicia McKenzie, Director African American Cultural Center

Chinenye Anyanwu, Faculty Director, BSOUL Learning Community

Josh Brown, Faculty Director, Scholars House Learning Community

Wiley Dawson, Assistant Director, Center for Career Development, UConn Hartford

AAFSA invites you to the Black History Month 2024 Stamford Community Vendor Fair! Join community members and vendors from the Stamford area on Saturday, February 17, from 11 am to 4 pm, on the UConn Stamford Campus (1 University Place, Stamford, CT 06901).

***Free parking is available at the UConn Parking Lot 1194 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901.***

This event is Co-Sponsored by The   Black Caucus of the American Library Association – CT Affiliate, The Connecticut State Library, The Ferguson Library, Stamford Kwanzaa Association, The Fairfield County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, UConn Library – Stamford.