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Black Management Alumni Club
Black Management Alumni Club

The KBAC got off to a very strong start in 2008, continuing to strive toward being the model alumni organization for the Kellogg community. More than 100 alums from across the country gathered at the James L. Allen Center this spring for the 21st Annual Kellogg Black Management Association Conference. The three-day extravaganza reconnected alumni at sold-out events throughout the weekend. This year's conference theme, "The Defining Moment: Understanding the Power of Collaboration to Effect Change," reminded alumni that we all have an integral role to play in bringing about change in our communities and our lives.

The winter months also featured other successful social gatherings in Chicago and New York, such as the Minority Admit Receptions and alumni networking events. More recently, the organization hosted its first Reunion Weekend reception. Members of our leadership team joined alums and their families for lunch during the Reunion barbecue. Alumni had the opportunity to interact with our team and hear updates on the club's progress and its upcoming initiatives.

As the Kellogg Black Alumni Club turns its focus to spring and summer activities, its goal is to continue providing quality events for its members, support the Black student population's efforts and ensure our organization's future. This summer, alums can expect more of quality programming, including the Summer in the City event, the annual Soul Brunch, joint events with Black alumni clubs of other schools, as well as community service and professional development and networking events.

The club's primary priority continues to be developing its membership base, with a focus on integrating seasoned alums into our planning and activities. The organization's success is directly tied to the strength of its membership. To assist with this initiative, the KBAC is pleased to announce the newest members of its leadership team, Danielle Robinson '07 and Troy Williams '01. Danielle joins the organization as a director of membership to help bolster our efforts to reach out to alumni, while Troy is our new southeast regional director, helping the organization extend its reach in the greater Atlanta area and further integrating Black alumni in the region.

Finally, the KBAC has expanded its networking efforts through its communities on LinkedIn and Facebook. You can find the links to join both of these networks on the KBAC Web site: kelloggalumni.northwestern.edu/Affinity/bma. We continue to seek feedback from our members and welcome alumni to provide comments on the "Contact Us" page of our Web site.

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