Black Alumni Chapter sponsors student resource fair
The Sacramento State Black Alumni Chapter will host a Resource and Information Fair for students on Saturday, March 21. The event focuses on campus programs and information that will assist with the retention and graduation of students.
The chapter, established in 2008, has grown quickly and now has more than 200 members. “I felt there was a need to organize a chapter in which our main purpose was to serve as an empowering vehicle for black alums, faculty, staff, students, and the community at large,” says Jackie Morris-Henderson, chapter founder.
Chapter goals include developing programs of special interest and encouraging awareness of student concerns.
“Underrepresented students often lack access to information and resources that can help them in their college careers,” says Morris-Henderson. “This chapter utilizes the collective strength of our black alums, faculty, staff, community and friends of the University to engage students and let them know that they have a whole community behind them.”
Recent events by the BAC include the “BAC Pride Fundraising” event in October and November and the “First Year Anniversary Celebrating a Year of Change” in January. The next BAC meeting is 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 5, in the Alumni Center.
