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CBAA Announces the James and Janice Turner Scholarship Endowment
Founded in 1976, the Cornell Black Alumni Association
(CBAA) was conceived as an organization devoted to providing a communication network for Black alumni. CBAA's current mission
is to promote the professional development of Black alumni; to provide opportunities for alumni to "give back" to
the Cornell community; to provide support for current Black students at Cornell through the endowment of scholarships and
the development of other resources; and to aid in maintaining the diversity of the student body at Cornell by assisting the
University in its recruitment efforts. CORNELL BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION __________________________________________________________________________________________________ May 2012 Hello CBAA Family, I greet
you with great enthusiasm and excitement for all the initiatives that we are continuing on behalf of Cornell Black alumni
and students. The Pre-Reunion events have been
fantastic. All across the country Cornellians are gathering to kick off our Reunion event. I can't wait to see you all in
Ithaca beginning June 7th. Please see our Reunion link on this website for more information. In addition, the CBAA Executive Board Elections will take place at the General
Body Meeting on June 9th at 8:30 a.m. at the Reunion. All of the information regarding nominated candidates, election process
and voting can be found on this website under the link "CBAA Elections". I hope you all participate and vote! Here is a reminder of the five initiatives that the
current board outlined as priorities. Reimaging
Cornell to include a racially diverse student, faculty, staff and engaged alumni population. Addressing the academic gaps that are prevalent within the Cornell Black student
communities, particularly addressing issues facing Black males. Providing opportunites for professional development and career advancement for our young, middle and older alumni
populations experiencing job transitions. Providing
a 21st century communication model. Fundraising
for the CBAA scholarships including the newly endowed James and Janice Turner Scholarship. We have met our objectives and I look forward to passing the mantle to another
group of amazing volunteer leaders. I will see you on the hill in a few weeks! All Best, Jonelle Bradshaw de Hernandez CBAA
President 2009-2012 Cornell University Council
Mosaic Steering Committee
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Historical Fact: By
the 1890s there were several African American Cornellians. The first bachelor's degrees to African American students at
the university were awarded in 1897 and 1898. In 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha, the first national college fraternity for African
Americans, was founded in Ithaca by seven Cornell students.
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