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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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Congratulations To VSU Alumna Marceline "Marci" Catlett
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Fredericksburg School Board Picks First African American Superintendent
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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 Alumnus Ryan Sykes
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Congratulations to VSU alumnus Ryan Sykes, '11 &'14 on winning the Milken Family Foundation Award and $25,000 to spend. Ryan is a 2011 graduate of VSU and assis
tant principal at Carter G. Woodson Middle School in Hopewell, VA.
Milken Educators are selected in early to mid-career for what they have achieved and for the promise of what they will accomplish. In addition to the $25,000 prize and public recognition, the honor includes membership in the National Milken Educator Network, a group of more than 2,700 top teachers, principals, and specialists dedicated to strengthening education.
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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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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 - Prince George's County, MD Chapter
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On November 9, 2019, the Prince George's County (MD) Chapter of the Virginia State University Alumni Association represented VSU at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's 2019
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4th Ann
ual 'Go to High School, Go to College' College Fair in Fort Washington, Maryland.
The fair was well attended and the Chapter collected more than 100 Contact Cards that will be forwarded to the Admissions Office.
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Chapter members Walter Redmond ('66) and Thomas Brown ('65)
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VSUAA PGMD President Dr. James Stith ('63) and Thomas Brown ('65)
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VSUAA - Washington, DC Chapter
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VSUAA - Richmond Metro Chapter
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VSUAA - Richmond Metro Chapter
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VSUAA - VSU Alphas Chapter
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Join us on our 2nd trip to Pittsburgh to see the Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns on November 30 - December 1, 2019.
We only have a few seats remaining. Click on the link below to reserve your seat. Proceeds from the trip will support the Virginia State University Alphas Endowment Fund which provides scholarship and tuition assistance to deserving students currently matriculating at Virginia State University
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VSUAA - Prince George's County (MD) Chapter
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VSU Announces Transformative Partnership With Richard Bland College
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Virginia State University (VSU) has announced the TROJAN-ALLIANCE Program, a new partnership with Richard Bland College (RBC) of William & Mary. The TROJAN-ALLIANCE Program offers an opportunity for students to earn their four-year degree from VSU after completing their associate degree at RBC. The Program will create a seamless transition and guaranteed admission into VSU for those who qualify.
"Our program is purposefully created with the total student in mind," VSU President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. said. "It focuses on increasing student opportunity and access to a college education as well as provides a holistic experience for our students. This innovative program will continue to fulfill our commitment to a transformative education by opening doors to Virginians who may otherwise not have an opportunity to attend a four-year university."
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Trojan Volleyball Claims CIAA Northern Division Title On Senior Night
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The VSU Trojan volleyball team rounded out their regular season with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-11) Senior Night victory over the Vikings of Elizabeth City State University. The win not only marked the end of the regular season, but validates the Trojans 2nd consecutive CIAA Northern Division Title.
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VSU 2019 Football Season - NCAA Playoff Bound!
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Great news! The Virginia State University football team has secured a spot in the NCAA Super Region 2 Playoff, after the Trojans 27-24 overtime victory over V
irginia Union University. The Trojans will standby until next week's NCAA selection show, to determine who they will face in the first round of the NCAA Division II Super Region 2 Playoffs.
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OPPONENT |
LOCATION |
TIME |
| September 7, 2019 |
Norfolk State University |
Norfolk, VA |
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| September 14, 2019 |
University of NC at Pembroke
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Ettrick, VA |
WIN
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| September 21, 2019 |
St. Augustine's University |
Raleigh, NC |
WIN
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| September 28, 2019 |
Johnson C. Smith University |
Ettrick, VA |
WIN
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| October 5, 2019 |
Shaw University |
Away |
WIN
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| October 12, 2019 |
Elizabeth City State University |
Elizabeth City, NC |
WIN
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| October 19, 2019 |
Bowie State University
(Homecoming) |
Ettrick, VA |
L
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| October 26, 2019 |
Lincoln University |
Lincoln, PA |
WIN
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| November 2, 2019 |
Chowan University |
Murfreesboro, NC |
WIN
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| November 9, 2019 |
Virginia Union University |
Ettrick, VA |
WIN
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| November 23, 2019 |
NCAA Play-Offs |
TBD |
TBD |
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HOME GAMES IN BOLD
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Norfolk State To Host Virginia State In 2020
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The Norfolk State Spartans will host the Virginia State Trojans in 2020, FBSchedules.com has learned.
In Week 2 of the 2019 season, Norfolk State hosted Virginia State at William "Dick" Price Stadium in Norfolk, Va., and defeated the Trojans 44-21.
The two schools will meet again next season in Norfolk, according to a copy of the contract obtained from Norfolk State University via a state Freedom of Information Act request. The contract covers two games - the already played contest in 2019 and one more in 2020 and included guarantees of $35,000 and $50,000, respectively.
Norfolk State, a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), will square off with Virginia State on Saturday, September 5, 2020, and the game will kickoff at 6:00pm ET, per the contract.
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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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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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