VIRGINIA TECH BLACK ALUMNI SOCIETY
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Mission Statement
The Virginia Tech Black Alumni Society (VTBAS) strives to provide an organized network for Black alumni and students to facilitate engagement through social activities, professional development, networking, mentoring, and advocacy.
About This Cause
Since Irving Linwood Peddrew III stepped on the campus of Virginia Tech as the first Black student admitted in 1953, Virginia Tech's Black alumni community has pledged to honor his legacy by setting positive examples of academic achievement and success for existing and future students. All VT Black alumni are automatic members. There are no fees or membership dues required. Existing active members represent various disciplines, professional fields, geographic locations, professional associations, and class years. STRATEGIC GOALS ➢Organize events and programs in areas that contain a critical mass of Black alumni. ➢Establish engaging programs for the social and professional benefit of alumni. ➢Celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of Black alumni. ➢Build deep and lasting relationships between Black alumni and Black alumni and students. ➢Collaborate with Virginia Tech to attract and support future generations of Black alumni. ➢Encourage financial and intellectual giving from Black alumni to Virginia Tech.