NEW ORLEANS – Dillard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Roland N. Bullard Jr. as Vice President for Student Success.
In this role, Bullard will be responsible for oversight of Student Affairs, University Housing, Career Services, Health Services, TRiO programs, Recreation & Wellness, the University Chaplain’s Office, and the Campus Police Department. Continue reading
Before Dillard University existed two pioneering black schools were at the forefront of education for African Americans in Louisiana and they were New Orleans University and Straight College. Both schools maintained operations until their merger in 1935 was completed with the opening of Dillard University the school that would bear their alumni, heritage and legacy of greatness. Continue reading
June’s Monthly Meeting will occur:
DATE: June 25, 2016 (Saturday)
TIME: 11:00-2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Teachers College, Columbia University
Grace Dodge Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 273A
525 West 120th Street (bet Amsterdam Ave & Broadway)
New York, New York 10027
Contact: Phyllis Ball @ pball5876@yahoo.com or (718) 219-0920
Congratulations to DU Alumna Dr. Rebecca Wates for winning a grant on cancer research from the American Cancer Society. This grant will assist her on researching ovarian cancer. Please click the link and learn more about Rebecca and her research.
The Dillard University Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture recently released a trailer for their upcoming documentary The Story of New Orleans Creole Cooking: The Black Hand in the Pot.
The Story of New Orleans Creole Cooking: The Black Hand in the Pot is a full-length documentary that unveils the untold stories of New Orleans black chefs, cooks, street food vendors, grocers and butchers from 1718 to the present. Highlighting the trials and triumphs of being black, working, cooking and eating in the culinary capital of the United States throughout the centuries. From Nellie Murray, the most sought after Créole de couleur caterer in New Orleans for many premier society balls and parties in the 1890s to the legendary Leah Chase, chef and co-owner of Dooky Chase Restaurant. Please click on the link to enjoy the movie trailer.
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Fellow Alums:
Given the recent changes in the make-up of the Executive Board of DUNAA, I would like to bring you up to date on DUNAA’s priorities and the status of the Executive Board. The Executive Board continues to focus on the priorities established by the President in June 2015.
DUNAA’s priorities are:
1) assisting the university in recruitment, admission and retention of students,
2) working with the University to increase the rate of alumni contributing to the University, and
3) increasing the number of chapters that are a part of DUNAA
While there have been resignations by 5 members, the Executive Board is fully functional and 5 members have been appointed to these positions until the next election period. I’d like to thank them for their service to DUNAA and our Fair Dillard.
The members of the Executive Board are
1st Vice President – Robert L Perry*, of Dallas, TX
2nd Vice President – John Bossier, of Memphis, TN
Recording Secretary – Troy King*, of the Washington DC Metropolitan area
Corresponding Secretary – Malik Bartholomew, of New Orleans, LA
Treasurer – David Sullivan*, of Dallas, TX
Financial Secretary – Dr. Warren Jones*, of Ridgeland, MS
Parliamentarian – Dr. James Alford, of New York Tristate area
Sgt. at Arms – Eric Harris, of Memphis, TN
Chaplain – Rev. Otto Duncan,* of New Orleans, LA and
Immediate Past President – Pamela Francois (ex officio), of New Orleans, LA
*denotes new member
AS DUNAA President, I serve as Chair of the Executive Board.
I assure you that each of these individuals recognize the importance of the priorities that have been established and are providing their expertise, energy and enthusiasm to make certain the committees achieve their goals.
If you have any questions or would like to contact me please feel free to do so at: dunaa.president@gmail.com.
Sidney Green Ph.D, President DUNAA
Check out this article DU family by Black Southern Belle which features two DU Alumnus Jerome Bailey and Johnetra Trotter about their college romance and upcoming wedding. The couple served on SGA their senior year as Miss Dillard University & Mister Dillard University. Upon them getting married they will be the first official DU campus king & queen to be married. Click on the link to read about the beautiful courtship and good luck.
Dillard University Love: Southern Belle finds New Orleans College Romance
Calling all DU Alumni living in the Metro Washington D.C. area the DUNAA Washington DC Metro Area Chapter will host their monthly meeting on June 10th. Please click the link for additional information on all of their fun events!!
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