by Union Alphas | May 10, 2012 | Chapter Corner, College Days |
I find it imperative to provide such deserving yet underprivileged youth with an above average education, as they often fall victim to a lack of resources and fulfilling educational experience of which they consequently suffer a great deal. – Bro. Peters Congratulations to Bro. Alvaro Peters! Thanks to the Class of 1973 Community Service Internship endowed fund, the Roger H. Hull Summer Community Service Internship endowed fund, and individual alumni and parents, our chapter brother, Alvaro Peters, along with 8 other students were the recipients of funding for their work with a non-profit organization during the upcoming summer months. According to the selection committee “with limited funding and the largest and strongest applicant pool yet, this year’s selection process was particularly competitive.” This summer, Alvaro will be teaching and mentoring students through the Breakthrough Collaborative program. The program’s goals are: to increase academic opportunity for underserved, high-potential youth by placing them on the path of a successful college career and inspiring high school students to become educators. Alvaro references, “I find it imperative to provide such deserving yet underprivileged youth with an above average education, as they often fall victim to a lack of resources and fulfilling educational experience of which they consequently suffer a great...
by Union Alphas | May 9, 2012 | Chapter Events, College Days |
UPDATE: On behalf of the Internationally Renowned Pi Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., we would like to congratulate Bro. Joseph Mason for securing the most votes to become an executive board member of Student Forum, as the V.P. of Multicultural Affairs! Hello everyone, My name is Joseph Mason and I am currently a junior. I am from Chicago Illinois, majoring in sociology with a minor in political science. I am involved in a number of clubs and activities on campus. I am the social chair of Black Student Union, in which I help recruit new members and create fliers for upcoming events. I am the captain of the men’s basketball team, a member of Black Law Student Association, and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. The reason why I am running for VP of multicultural affairs is that I believe that multicultural groups on campus need to be strengthened. I feel that there is not enough unity among these groups, and as VP of multicultural affairs I want to bring these different clubs together. There should not be competition between these different clubs, but unity and an attempt to achieve a common goal. I feel that this position needs someone that has leadership capabilities. What I plan to do if elected is strengthen the Leadership In Diversity committee (LID) and push for more multicultural unity. LID is something that could really allow students from different backgrounds to become more involved in multicultural activities and is a chance for them to voice their opinions on what needs to be done around campus. I also...
by Union Alphas | May 1, 2012 | Chapter Corner, College Days |
On behalf of the Internationally Renowned Pi Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, we would like to thank everyone who came out to show support to our three newly initiated SPR 12 Neos; your presence was very much appreciated. Now, having crossed the burning sands into Alphadom, these three dynamic young men are anxious to add value to the Union College Moneygram money transfer and Capital District communities. Just as we have high expectations from them, you should as well. Thank you again, Internationally Renowned Pi...
by Union Alphas | Jun 16, 2009 | Chapter Corner, College Days, Featuring Pi Pi Brothers |
During our, the “Internationally Renowned” Pi Pi Chapter’s, annual Black and Gold Ball, themed Leadership in the 21st Century, we awarded our college President the Sphinx Award. The Sphinx Awarded to a student and a faculty, administrator or staff member of the college. The Sphinx Award symbolizes the outstanding effort and contribution the recipient has put forth in bettering the Union College and surrounding community. The student recipient of the award was Cybil Tribe ’11 for her continous community service leadership and involvement. routing code Read more about The President and The Sphinx in the article title Fraternity Lauds President’s Diversity Efforts, which was feature in the Union’s Magazine and on the College’s...
by Union Alphas | Jan 29, 2009 | Chapter Corner, College Days, Featuring Pi Pi Brothers |
After the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Union College formed a mini-term to Louisiana to assist in the rebuilding of the states Devastated areas. This article is about the knowledge and Western union online insights Union students took away from their time volunteering in Louisiana. routing code Among other students, featured in the article is Bro. Williams. To read the Union New’s article you may click here: Students Present Lessons Learned in...
by Union Alphas | Dec 14, 2008 | Chapter Corner, College Days |
Original Author: Jill Radwin/ Originally Printed in the Corcordy on 12/14/2008 “Last Wednesday Union issued in its newest Vice President for Multicultural Affairs, Muhammad Djata. Djata ran alongside candidates Peter Haviland-Eduah and Ian Clemente for the position. Junior student trustee, Shanique Kerr explains that, “”an unexpected vacancy arose for the Vice President of Multicultural Affairs position.”” This position will be filled by Djata for the remainder of this term before elections are held this spring for next year. The role of the Vice President for Multicultural Affairs is to represent different cultural groups and individuals on campus. routing code Djata serves as a representative for these organizations as well as a go-to person regarding ideas or questions. In addition to working behind the scenes in student government, Djata is entitled to hold meetings bi-weekly in order to hear and address other members of the student body. Djata explains that he decided to run for this position based upon his past experience and desire to lead Union’s cultural development. He comments, “”During my time here at Union College, I have been involved in the community on various levels. Whether it is serving on the President’s Commission to better Union, volunteering in Admissions, serving as a Residential Advisor, giving back to the community through Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., or serving as the Co- Chairman of the African and Latino Alliance of Students, I have always tried to be actively involved in Union’s development, cultural or otherwise.”” In the past, students in this position spent most of their energy on voicing the opinions of campus multicultural groups to Student Forum. Kerr comments that...
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