Afro Latino Alumni Association
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Letter from the President
These past years have been tumultuous to say the least. Social unrest, political uprising and a lengthy pandemic, which has caused health, financial and emotional challenges to name a few. Although most would like to quickly put these years in the history books, there were some rays of light that emerged. In a time of social distancing, several HWS alum of color created social closeness, coming together weekly with alums across generations on a zoom call to share their unique campus experiences. This rejuvenated enthusiasm for reuniting with fellow alums also created a groundswell of excitement regarding ALAA. To maintain the momentum, a group of dedicated alums formed a planning committee to shape the future of ALAA and build upon the great foundation that had already been established. The tireless effort that this committee has put in over the past year, has been nothing short of amazing. The team has built bridges with the Colleges to address unrest, planned very well attended general meetings and hosted many events and functions through the various subcommittees. As we continue our mission to build bridges with the Colleges, the students and most importantly each other, we would love for you to join us on this journey, and discover ways to get involved, through one of our many subcommittees listed below.
- Alum Outreach – To engage alummni to reconnect and foster a community of engagement
- Student Outreach – To foster connectivity and support among students on the campus
- Personal Development – To provide education in the areas of finance, career and mental health
- HWS Colleges Liaison – To maintain connectivity between ALAA and the Colleges’ administrative offices
- Development – To raise funds to support the advancement of alum and student activities
- Technology – To enhance technical knowledge and share capabilities of ALAA
- Branding – To help promote the ALAA brand and enhance membership
- Communication – To coordinate with the Colleges and alums in the sharing of key information
We look forward to sharing all of the exciting programming that has been planned and encourage you to check the calendar on this site regularly for upcoming events.
Thanks, and we look forward to you joining us on the journey or attending our next exciting event.
ALAA NEWS
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New mixed media works by Walter Cruz ’11 fuse diasporic histories and contemporary experience.
AlumsThe Latina Experience
Course examines the varied and evolving experiences of Latinas, focusing on themes such as migration and immigration, health and education, labor, and gender.
AlumsALAA Mentorship Program Fosters Growth and Connection
The Afro-Latino Alumni Association’s mentorship initiative connects dedicated alumni and eager students.
Through the Mentorship Program, students are paired with alumni to guide them through their HWS experience and beyond. This is done through the organization’s mission driven by consistency, transparency, collaboration, respect, encouragement and coaching. Both mentors and mentees meet at least once a month. Mentees are required to attend at least one event with the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education, and one workshop sponsored by ALAA per year. Mentors should assist mentees in securing at least one internship. Throughout the year, ALAA committee members will follow up with both parties to address any questions or concerns.
By graduation, students will:
- Have completed at least one internship;
- Have completed their professional toolkit, including their resume; LinkedIn and CareerNetwork profiles;
- Enhanced their personal and professional networks;
- Receive tangible knowledge, skills and perspectives from ALAA workshops.
