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The VandyNow Foundation is seeking several volunteers to develop and run program areas. Read about these efforts and then contact us at Volunteer@VandyNow.org if you are interested! Black Alumni Internships: The V...

What Is VandyNow?

What Is VandyNow?

VandyNow is a web-based alumni networking community and relationship building utility created for Black alumni by Black alumni.  VandyNow was developed to help build a stronger Black alumni union through real time conn...

Opportunities for Growth

Opportunities for Growth

VandyNow is excited about uniting 500 black alumni to attend Black Alumni Reunion 2009 festivities. The biggest growth opportunity is in the area of Pre-1990s alumni. To reach the 500+ black alumni return goal, we will ...

The VandyNow Foundation

The VandyNow Foundation

The VandyNow Foundation, an alumni network was founded in late 2008 as a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Black alumni about career and advancement opportunities for alumni in the Black Alumni Network worl...

Leadership

By promoting the inclusion of the next generation of alumni in the general planning, development, and growth efforts in Black Alumni Network communities, we can help shape a better future for all residents of the Black Alumni Network.

Unity

Our goal is to create new possibilities for alumni and supporters of The House Online. We plan to use our time and resources to help the fill the gaps and as well as the underserved needs of our supporters. We’re speaking of the gaps and needs that our alumni have stated in annual business meeting, discussions, online surveys/forums and more.

Diversity

A lively diverse alumni network needs to be viewed as a competitive advantage and an opportunity for all associated. Alumni diversity needs to be viewed as a competitive advantage and a business opportunity. That's why VandyNow makes the vitality of the alumni network our priority and strive to achieve a fully relevant, informed, active, and diverse network.
The VandyNow Foundation

To Address Areas of Alumni Advancement

Vision: An engaged, active community of alumni that are personally invested in improving the quality of life in the alumni community through deliberate collaboration and chance encounters.

Mission: To expand opportunities for alumni in the Black Alumni Network; to develop and retain scholarships; to encourage diversity, quality amenities, and effective collaboration in the Black Alumni Network community; to improve the quality of life, balancing human needs with economic opportunities, for the rmembers of the Black Alumni Network.

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About VandyNow

About VandyNow.com

ABOUT VANDYNOW.COM: Since 1951, when Bishop Joseph Johnson became the first African-American to be admitted to Vanderbilt University, over 3700 African-American and Hispanic students have attended Vanderbilt. The VandyNow Networking Community's main goal is to allow those 3700 students and other diverse groups to stay connected and be excited about being a Vandy Alum. VandyNow is a private by invitation only community so please help us grow by "inviting" friends and classmates. To invite by direct email copy send this private invitation web link to classmates: www.VandyNow.com/Join.html

About VandyNow.org

ABOUT VANDYNOW.ORG: The VandyNow Foundation, alumni network was founded in late 2008 as a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the black alumni about career and advancement opportunities for alumni in the Black Alumni Network world widen and working with community partners to expand available opportunities for alumni. Our vision is to develop an engaged, active community of alumni that are personally invested in improving the quality of life in the alumni community through deliberate collaboration... Read More

 

 

 

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VandyNow Foundation Terms

  • BAR = Black Alumni Reunion 
  • BAU = Black Alumni Union 
  • The House Online = affinity term used to describe alumni who considered the Black Culture Center the safe haven and a place to build relationships while on campus also known as the Black Alumni Union over generations.

Reunion/Homecoming Agendas

Example Reunion/Homecoming Agendas

  1. Example Reunion Agenda ECU  HERE
  2. Example Reunion Agenda UNC  HERE
  3. Example Reunion Agenda Hampton  HERE
  4. Example Reunion Child Care  HERE
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Make Reunion Better

We invite you to become a part of the AVBA and VandyNow Homecoming planning efforts. We're already planning for Homecoming and the great thing is that your classmates are also involved in the discussions about events and the overall thematic focus. We’re excited about working together to create the focused and unified events calendar for Homecoming 2009. Here are some recommendations that may help to mobilize your classmates and create events that bring all together. for the greatest Black Alumni Reunion ever! Examples Here: ECU, UNC, HU, & Child Care

Community Facts

Quick Facts:

716 Members
73 Networking Groups
Members representing the Classes of 1970 – 2008
157 Members with Advanced Degrees including
  •  37 JD’s
  •  28 MBA’s
  • 14 PhD’s
  • 12 MD’s

Monthly analytics show: 350 Visits/Day, 7% of members visit the site between 26-50 times., and 15 Minutes = Average time members spend on the site per visit

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Our Purpose

To creates awareness and generates support for Networking Now alumni. By building relationships with alumni, donors, leaders, business partners, and communities throughout the state and around the world, we encourage investment in and advocacy for the institution. Through communications and outreach, we work to promote understanding and enthusiasm for if majority institutions in the minds of their minority constituents.

Get Involved

We invite you to become a part of the AVBA and VandyNow Homecoming planning efforts. We're already planning for Homecoming and the great thing is that your classmates are also involved in the discussions about events and the overall thematic focus. We’re excited about working together to create the focused and unified events calendar for Homecoming 2009. Here are some recommendations that may help to mobilize your classmates and create events that bring all together. for the greatest Black Alumni Reunion ever! Examples Here: ECU, UNC, HU, & Child Care

Please Note

VANDYNOW.COMORG is in no way affiliated with, licensed by, or owned by VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY. VANDYNOW.COM/ORG is privately owned and does not make any representations, warrants or promises on behalf of VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY for any services or materials, nor is VANDYNOW.COM/ORG an agent working for or on behalf of VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY. VANDYNOW.COM/ORG is a social website for former students of VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY and as such is not affiliated with any current VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY students, professors, staff or other employees thereof. For specific questions about VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, please visit www.vanderbilt.edu.