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 Friday, November 17, 2017
Your Weekly Message from the President
Dear Southernites and Friends:

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Bayou Classic, Jaguars!

We certainly have much to be thankful for this holiday season. I personally am very thankful for my wonderful family, friends, and a great University that I enjoy serving. I am also grateful for our alumni and the incredible dedication that we have for our alma mater. Houston Chapter President, Pamela LaBrane, and National SUYAN Chairman, Deion Dorsett, and their respective boards and committees did an absolutely fantastic job hosting the Southern University family in Houston last week when the Jaguars played Texas Southern. It was just another great example of the Southern University family reuniting in all parts of the country. I am still recovering from the food and drinks in Houston, and look forward to a weekend off to recuperate and get ready for the big weekend ahead. 

Next week, after we give thanks on Thanksgiving Day, my family looks forward to traveling to New Orleans for the Bayou Classic festivities. This event is a successful Southern University collaborative event. For many years, the Southern University System Foundation has served as the manager of this historic event on behalf of the Southern University A&M campus. Kudos to the Foundation, its Board and staff on what I know will be another exciting Classic. 

I want to thank the New Orleans Alumni Chapter, led by President Hillery Johnson, for hosting our alums and friends. The hospitality events that are being planned by the Chapter and our Young Alumni Network should be a lot of fun. Of course, we have our usual line-up of events for the Bayou Classic weekend, that can be seen here in News and Notes , along with the big game, that will make this Thanksgiving holiday one of the best ever. 

Again, Happy Thanksgiving, and I look forward to seeing you in New Orleans for the Bayou Classic this coming week.

Geaux, Jags!
Preston J. Castille, Jr., Esq.
National President
LOVE FOR SOUTHERN HAS NO BOUNDARIES

Life is a day-to-day journey. No mortal knows with certainty the journey’s duration. We do know that tomorrow is not promised.  We do know that life gives each mortal a sense of purpose. We do know that LOVE for SOUTHERN nourishes the heart, inspires and causes the souls of SOUTHERN alums to soar above the stars. Our individual and collective DNA is infused with the wisdom, genius, and courage of our Founders and endless brigades of dedicated warrior-alums. Our warrior-alum mission and purpose are to nurture and support our Alma Mater and its legacy. These are not monumental tasks. Warrior-alums must embrace their duty to do what we must do for the Southern University System and its five campuses. LOVE for SOUTHERN knows no boundaries. Our LOVE for SOUTHERN demands that we employ all innovative approaches as well as the “old school” tradition of making meaningful and substantial personal monetary donations to support scholarships and faculty endowments. We must provide the platform to insure that future alums will enjoy their extraordinary experiences at the only predominantly Black HBCU system in the Milky Way. Our LOVE for SOUTHERN gives us a united and resounding voice to sing “ O Southern, Dear Southern, Thy Name will ever be ” in the hallowed halls of The Center for Alumni and Economic Development where we shall also celebrate successful implementation of Imagine 20000 . 

Philippians 4:8 General Order for Warrior-Alums : Not later than December 31, 2017, become a Federation Annual, Life or Enhanced Life member at any enhanced level. Please do not hesitate to contact Khadijah Campbell [Assistant Executive Director, Office of Alumni Affairs] 225.771.4200, extension 3.
44th BAYOU CLASSIC
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SouthxSouthwest is now accepting applications
SouthxSouthwest has officially started accepting applications for #HBCUSXSW18

SXSW features compelling presentations and panels from the brightest minds in emerging technology, networking events hosted by industry leaders and unbeatable lineup of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. Many of the decision makers from top companies across the world come to SXSW to engage in various networking events. Our goal is to go from the 100 students cohort to accepting 500 of the top technical and non-technical students from HBCUs across the country and would love for you to join us this year at SXSW in Austin,TX.
2018 NATIONAL
AL UMNI CONFERENCE

JULY 19-22, 2018

Host Hotel: Watermark Baton Rouge

Reserve your room NOW by calling 877.557.3097

Blue and Gold Gala
Guest Speaker: Roland Martin
The Southern University Alumni Federation is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new sualumni.org member community and App! Go to the Apple or Google Store and download the "Social Link" app. It is a similar experience to "Facebook" and "LinkedIn".  
To get started, go to sualumni.org  and sign in. You can use your current member login information or sign in through Facebook or LinkedIn and connect with fellow, "Southernites" and share information across the network.

NOTE: In order to vote in the 2018 SUAF election of officers, we must have your most current information AND you must be in good financial standing with the organization. 

If you have never logged into sualumni.org , have forgotten your username and/or password or are having any other challenges with the new site, please email sualumni@sualumni.org or call alumni affairs on 225-771-4200.

SU and the alumni federation needs you now more than ever. You matter to us!

Come and join the excitement! Your new member experience starts now.
JOIN THE ALUMNI FEDERATION IN WELCOMING OUR NEWEST MEMBERS THIS WEEK!
ANNUAL MEMBERS
Elizabeth Vallery
Khalil Abdel-Raoof
John Porche
Wendy Daniels
Imani Robinson
Lamiesa Bonton
Gwendolyn Sam
Jorhon Calhoun
Danny Williams
JB Brown
LIFE MEMBERS
Khadijah D. Campbell
Annual Membership: $50
Life Membership: $500
Subscribing Life Member ( $50.00 installments for 2 years )
Life Membership Enhancements:
Ruby: $500
Sapphire:$1,000
Diamond: $5,000

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