Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority Inc. has made history as the first Latina sorority to endow a scholarship at Syracuse University. The Eta chapter, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of its founding at Syracuse this year, hit its $100,000 endowment goal in September.
Alumni from across the country converged on South Florida for the inaugural Orange Legends Charity Golf Tournament held on Nov. 14, many for a weekend full of fun with their Orange family leading up to it.
The Syracuse women’s basketball team is off to a strong start, led by Felisha Legette-Jack ’89 in her first season as head coach of the Orange. While the wins are important, Coach Jack says what’s developing off the court is just as significant. “We’re building a sisterhood here,” she says.
For 40 years, Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Advancement (SUMA) has worked to engage the University’s diverse alumni through social and networking activities, career development and fundraising to support current and future students through the Our Time Has Come (OTHC) Scholarship Campaign.
On August 16, the Office of Multicultural Advancement (SUMA) paid tribute to its 40 years at Syracuse University with a celebratory luncheon by the ocean hosted by Bettye Foster Baker, wife of the late Lt. Col. (Ret.) William Baker G’64, and her daughter, Janet Baker G’91. More than 120 attendees enjoyed a delicious meal from Sarah Brown’s Catering, owned by alumnus Kenny Brown’ 89, and an afternoon filled with fun and fellowship. “This was the largest gathering we’ve ever hosted on Martha’s Vineyard,” says Rachel Vassel ’91, G’21, associate vice president of multicultural advancement. “The location of the Baker home adjacent to Inkwell Beach was a great place to enjoy the beauty of summer on Martha’s Vineyard, the warmth of our Orange community, and the legacy of SUMA at Syracuse University. We are grateful to Dr. Baker for hosting us at her home for a third time.”
The Our Time Has Come Scholarship program assists underrepresented students in achieving their college education through financial support, leadership development training and mentorship opportunities. While the Syracuse University Office of Multicultural Advancement (SUMA) surveys graduating OTHC scholars and leaders each year about their experiences, SUMA is launching a major survey of all OTHC alumni to better assess the impact of their OTHC experience on their ongoing career success.
Alumni and students of color enjoyed the annual Multicultural Breakfast during Orange Central Weekend. In addition to a delicious breakfast, great conversation, and inspirational stories from alumni and current Our Time Has Come Scholars and Leaders, attendees celebrated the achievements of Robb Armstrong ’85, Jamal Salmon ’12 and Melvin Stith G’73, G’78, who were honored the previous evening at the 2022 University Alumni Awards Ceremony.
Herbert Byrd Pays Back Career Success With Support for Engineering Students
Despite the passage of time, Herbert L. Byrd Jr. G’95 well remembers the financial struggle of getting his education. “I remember my last year as an undergraduate working part time and taking 10 classes to graduate,” he says.
In response to student feedback, Syracuse University has expanded its learning communities for the 2020-21 academic year. New options include an Indigenous Living Learning Community (LLC), International LLC, LGBTQ+ LLC, and a new Upperclass Multicultural (MLLC) for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Continue Reading
When the Delta Beta Executive Alumni Foundation (DBEAF) of Kappa Alpha Psi at Syracuse University was established in 2013, one of the group’s first initiatives was to launch a fundraising campaign to raise $50,000 to create an endowment within the Our Time Has Come Scholarship by CBT 2020. Continue Reading
