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Recent Events
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The William Jefferson Jackson Honors Banquet
Was held on October 17, 2008. Read
details here.
Saint
Augustine's
College
Family
Reunion
Cookout and
Festival
The annual cookout was
attended by alumni from classes that span the decades. Our most recent
graduate was from the class of 2008, he was the vice president of the SGA
and received a standing ovation when he announced his class. Next year
we looking forward to having you there! View more photos and
information here.
February 16, 2008: A Day of Recognition of Historically Black Episcopal Colleges
On February 16, 2008, students from Saint Augustine's College joined
students from Saint Paul's and Voorhees Colleges at Howard University in
Washington DC, for a Day of Recognition of Historically Black Episcopal
Colleges. The Office of Black Ministries of the Episcopal Church along
with administrators and alumni from the three institutions planned the day
to celebrate the legacy of excellence of the colleges. Since a major part of
the legacy is the education and development of our young people
through the years, the event focused on activities designed to
showcase, educate, and engage our students.
The day began with a concert in
Rankin Chapel that featured the college choirs and opening remarks by the
presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Dr. Katharine
Jefferts Schori, who also participated in the events throughout the day.
After the concert the students attended a series of workshops on the
following topics: Interviewing Skills and Resume Writing; Financial
Management; The Healthy College Student; and Conflict Management, hosted by
a roster of professionals from each field. Lunch time included the
opportunity for the students to meet and mingle and the afternoon featured a
panel discussion conducted by student leaders from each campus and a
professional moderator. The student panel participants posed engaging
subject matter to their fellow students and gave all participants an
opportunity to respond. It was an enlightening exchange for everyone,
including the administrators and alumni who participated. The day culminated
with a return to Rankin Chapel for a closing worship service, after which
the students returned to campus. If you attended the event and would
like to share feedback on the event please click
here.
October 2007, Meet and Greet with Saint Augustine's
College Class of 2010
On October 19, 2007, during home coming festivities, the Washington DC
Metropolitan Alumni Chapter held a meet and greet with the Saint Augustine's
College Freshman class of 2010 from the metropolitan area, to
reach out to the students from the area to let them know their local alumni
are routing for their success and that we are here to help not only in the
betterment of the college, but the students as well. And to take on
the responsibility of helping our young people thrive, so that they will
understand the importance of them giving back and the next generation
thrive.
The alumni and students introduced
themselves and as we talked we found out that a number of the students are
from Suitland Maryland, as well as the District of Columbia and
Virginia. We asked the students what type of information the chapter
could offer them on a section of the web devoted to student resources and we
received a resounding request for grants and financial aid
information. In response, the student resource page will offer a listing of
financial aid resources from the metro area and job opportunities among
other information as the site grows. We also gave the students
information about the William Jefferson Jackson Scholarship that's available
to students. The scholarship was created and named by the Jackson family in
memorial to their father, who loved the college dearly. View photos
from the Meet-n-greet below:
After a lively exchange the alumni presented the attendees with a
"college student care package" that was created and put together
by the chapter members. The package was filled with tasty, yet healthier
snacks, a first aid kit, hand sanitizer and other items of use to a student.
Also before parting the chapter members expressed their pride in the
students for seeking a higher education and their expectations that the
students will excel and encouraged them to do just that. The students
expressed their appreciation and the packages were delivered to students who
were not able to attend. The chapter will plan another session to meet
and greet upperclassmen in 2008.