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Save The Date: Giving Tuesday - December 3, 2019
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The world wide day of philanthropy known as #GivingTuesday will be held on December 3rd, 2019. This is a day when alumni, faculty, staff and the entire VSU community can make a big impact on Virginia State University and its deserving students. You don't have to be a world leader or billionaire to give back. #GivingTuesday is about ordinary people coming together doing extraordinary things.
More details will be provided shortly!
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Congratulations To VSU Alumnus Lawrence Rashad Anderson
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Richmond City Council Appointments A New Chief of Staff
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The Fredericksburg City Public School Board last night selected Marceline "Marci" Catlett as division superintendent. Catlett, who attended Fredericksburg schools prior to nationwide integration, is the division's first African-American superintendent, according to a report.
Catlett was the division's deputy superintendent. She was chosen to serve as interim superintendent after David Melton retired in June. Catlett has spent her entire career with Fredericksburg schools.
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Congratulations To VSU Alumna Dr. Christine Darden
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The generosity of alumni and friends who contribute to any Alumni Association endowment is essential to VSU's ability to provide students an extrordinatory education.
The VSU Alumni Association (VSUAA) is pleased to recognize the following alumni chapters who have donated the most to their own chapter endowment funds thus far in Fiscal Year 2020.
These chapters include:
1. VSUAA - Richmond Metro Chapter
2. VSUAA - Tidewater Chapter
3. VSUAA - Dinwiddie Chapter
4. VSUAA - Peninsula Chapter
We are also equally pleased to thank all alumni and friends who have contributed collectively to our national VSUAA-Helen V. Games Endowment Fund and VSUAA-Alfred W. Harris Tuition Assistance Fund. With your help the VSU Alumni Association has also been recognized as a top donor for FY2020.
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Secure Your Room For The CIAA At The VSU Host Hotel
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The Virginia State University Alumni Association has secured the Embassy Suites Charlotte Uptown as the VSU host hotel for the 2020 CIAA Basketball Tournament. This will be the CIAA basketball tournament's last year in the Queen City, so you don't want to miss this final opportunity of camaraderie as we close this chapter in CIAA history before the tournament moves to the City of Baltimore in 2021.
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Save The Date: Trojan Explosion 5th Annual Alumni Weekend Event
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Our hearts go out to the bereaved families of our fallen Trojans. May our prayers ease the pain of your lost and serve as comfort to your family and loved ones.
Whenever you learn of the passing of a fellow Trojan, please help keep the University informed by sending an email to the following email address:
alumni@vsu.edu.
Please include the obituary/notification or funeral program so it can be updated in the database. This process will ensure that VSU's records are up to date.
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Ride With Trojan Pride
Whether cruising down I-95 or traveling across the country, Trojan Pride Tags are a great way to displa
y your love for Virginia State University by telling everyone on the road not only where you're from but also where your heart is!
This pride promotion is an initiative of the VSUAA-Washington, DC Chapter to help showcase VSU and alumni pride throughout the State of Maryland. This pride promotion is a "win-win" for both the University and the Washington, DC Chapter since part of the revenue from the purchase of these plates are returned back through perpetual scholarship support.
To learn more on how you can get your plate visit our website at
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Get A Quote From GEICO And Help The Alumni Association A
t The Same Time
The VSU Alumni Association is proud to partner with GEICO to offer VSU alumni and members a discounted rate on GEICO auto insurance.
By contacting GEICO for a free, no obligation quote and identifying yourself as a VSU alumnus, you will help support your Alumni Association, which receives compensation from this program each time a VSU alum gets an auto insurance quote from GEICO. The compensation received goes to support student scholarships.
To find out how much you could save with GEICO, call 1-800-368-2734 -- and be sure to mention that you're a VSU alum. You can also get an online quote by
clicking on this link.
If you already have a G
EICO policy, contact GEICO anyway to discuss whether you qualify for the VSU alum discount. GEICO offers great rates, superior 24-hour service, fast and fair claim handling, customized coverage, convenient payment plans, safety discounts and more.
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The VSU Federal Credit Union Will Meet Your Needs Full Circle
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Looking for a loan to finance your larger purchases and costs? Consider the Virginia State University Federal Credit Union 360 Loan.
The 360 loans are perfect but not limited to deck repairs, flooring, tree removal, landscaping, add-ons, windows, roofing, HVAC, funeral and memorial expenses and home healthcare.
Ask a loan officer for more information by visiting
www.vsufcu.org.
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Support The VSUAA T-shirt Fundraiser Campaign
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The VSUAA Alumni
Giving Committe
e is excited to share its t-shirt fundraiser campaign! Each t-shirt sold will gain a percentage profit for VSUAA.
Please click on the link to purchase and encourage your local chapter members and other Trojans, family and friends to support our fundraising campaign.
Let's continue to uplift VSU!
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VSUAA - Agriculture Alumni Chapter
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Pictured: Yvette Robinson (left) and Mrs. Andrew Farrar.
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The 2019 Annual Agriculture Alumni Dinner was held Friday, November 1 at the VSU Randolph Farm
Pavilion.
The full house heard keynote speaker Dr. Alton Thompson, Executive Director, 1890 Association of Research Directors, tell about the challenges to agriculture and the possi
bilities for young people in the field, many of whom were present.
Former Mayor of Richmond and current candidate for State Senate Joe Morrissey spoke briefly about his appreciation of what VSU has done for agriculture. Mrs. Yvette Robinson and Dr. Clinton Turner awarded plaques to Mrs. Sarah Gregory in honor of her volunteer work with 4-H and to Mr. Will Likins in honor of his teaching of agriculture.
A certificate was also presented to the family of Dr. Andrew Farrar, who passed away this year. He was also honored with a musical solo.
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Pictured (l to r): Yvette Robinson, Mr. Andrew McWilliams, accepting plaque for Mr. Will Likin, Dr. Alton Thompson,
Sarah Gregor and Dr. Clinton Tur
ner
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VSUAA - Richmond Metro Chapter
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VSUAA - Prince George's County (MD) Chapter
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VSU Board of Visitors Extend President Abdullah's Contract
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The Virginia State University (VSU) Board of Visitors voted to extend President Makola M. Abdullah's contract until June 30, 2024. Abdullah's contract was originally set to expire in June 2021.
Board of Visitors Rector Huron F. Winstead expressed that the Board appreciates how Abdullah and his administration are moving the University forward. "During the Board's performance review of President Abdullah, we expressed our satisfaction with his leadership over the past three years," said Rector Winstead.
"With President Abdullah's vision and passion, we are confident he will continuously elevate the University with stability and academic excellence."
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Food Drive For 60,000 LB Challenge
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VSU To Host A Holiday Celebration
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VSU Volleyball Defeats Johnson C. Smith To Advance To CIAA Semifinals
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For the second consecutive year, the Virginia State University volleyball team defeated the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University, 3-0, to advance to the semifinals of the CIAA Volleyball Championship.
VSU currently holds a 16-10 overall record, 13-3 in the conference. The Trojans victory ended the Golden Bulls season with a 9-12 overall record, 8-10 in the CIAA.
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SAVE THE DATE - VSU Homecoming 2020
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Alumni graduate from the university, but the university never graduates from its alumni."
Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connection back to Virginia State University. As an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your membership helps to strengthen the vitality of the Association by infusing your talents, skills, experiences, and expertise into a membership roster that helps make Virginia State University the strongest institution possible. Show your Trojan pride by joining or renewing your membership with the Virginia State University Alumni Association today!
VSUAA Membership Categories
The Virginia State University Alumni Association currently offers three types of membership. These include Annual, Associate, and Life and are described in detail below.
Annual Membership - $30.00 per year
Annual membership is designated for those individuals who attended Virginia State, or any of its previous designations.Those who subscribe within this category pay annual national dues of $30.00 to the National Alumni Association directly -at large- or through a local chapter, and receive full membership benefits for one year. Membership is FREE for New Graduates following their first year after graduation.
Associate Membership - $30.00 per year
Associate membership is designated for those individuals who did not attend Virginia State, or any of its previous designations, but have an interest in advancing the goals of the University through the Alumni Association. Those who subscribe within this category pay annual national dues of $30.00 to the National Alumni Association directly -at large- or through a local chapter, and receive full membership benefits for one year.
Life Membership - $750.00
Life Membership is conferred to those individuals who meet the qualifications in one of the above membership designations and have submitted an application and have paid the $750.00 fee for Life Membership. A subscribing life member is an individual making payments towards life membership.
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Note:
Local chapter dues vary and are in addition to the National membership dues of $30.00. You can pay your National Membership Dues and Life Membership online by
clicking here
, however, if you are joining through a local chapter we encourage you to pay your National dues through the local chapter.
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Are You Following The VSU Alumni Association On Social Media?
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Not Receiving Our Newsletters?
We hope you find our weekly newsletters useful and informative. If you know alumni who may not be receiving them share with them that they can sign-up in one of two ways:
1) Text VSUAA to 22828, or
2) Click this link to sign-up.
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The Virginia State University Alumni Association strives to promote and advance the interests of Virginia State University; to foster life-long relationships between the University and its alumni; and to promote the interaction of alumni with each other.
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Virginia State University Alumni Association | P.O. Box 2488 Petersburg, VA 23804
(804) 524 - 5596
Email: stayinformed@vsuaaonline.com
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