| NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The National Association of University Women-New Orleans Branch is thrilled to announce that three endowments have been created at three HBCUs in the city of New Orleans. Under the leadership of the NAUW-New Orleans Branch President (2021-2025), Ms. KaTrina Chantelle Griffin, it was voted on that the NAUW-New Orleans Branch would establish endowments in the amount of $25K per university at Dillard University, Southern University at New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana. The NAUW-New Orleans Branch is laser-focused on providing opportunities and scholarships to women to be educated and continue to soar in every phase and walk of their life. The NAUW-New Orleans Branch Endowment Chair, Mrs. Geraldine Myers says, “The Charter Members of the New Orleans Branch would be elated to know that their earlier fundraising efforts will benefit students of these HBCUs”. NAUW-New Orleans Branch Endowment Co-Chair, Mrs. Agreta Taylor Patterson says, “It is a joy to be a part of the generosity generated by the New Orleans Branch of NAUW to these HBCUs.” Dillard University writes, “We’re celebrating women in leadership with the National Association of University Women with Dillard’s second female president, Dr. Rochelle Ford, and a $25K endowed award…” To see full coverage, NAUW-NOLA Branch-DU Endowment Facebook Post. Southern University at New Orleans writes, “We are incredibly grateful to the New Orleans Branch of the National Association of University Women for their generous donation of $25,000 towards student scholarships at SUNO…” To see full coverage, NAUW-NOLA Branch-SUNO Endowment Facebook Post. Xavier University of Louisiana Officer of Advancement Services Executive Director, Mrs. Kendra Tircuit says, “We are honored that the NAUW-New Orleans Branch chose Xavier as a recipient of their generosity.” To see the full article, NAUW-NOLA Branch-XU of LA Endowment Article. Special acknowledgment to the NAUW-New Orleans Branch Endowment Committee members Mrs. Geraldine Myers (Chair), Mrs. Agreta Taylor Patterson (Co-Chair), Ms. KaTrina Chantelle Griffin, Ms. Joaneane Smith and Ms. Rosa E. Dickerson. Recognition of all NAUW-New Orleans Branch members who are alumni of the universities where the endowments were established: Agreta Taylor Patterson (Xavier University of Louisiana ’73, ’76, ‘90) New Orleans, LA; Pedronia Burrell-Turner (Dillard University ’85) Baker, LA; Joaneane A. Smith (Southern University at New Orleans ’92) New Orleans, LA; Karen Bryan Chambers (Southern University at New Orleans ’94) Slidell, LA; Dr. Rosalind Pijeaux Hale (Xavier University of Louisiana ’69) Montgomery, AL; Ahdija Baker Donatto (Dillard University ’00; Xavier University of Louisiana ’04, ’10), New Orleans, LA; Daphine Barnes (Xavier University of Louisiana ’09, ’13), Belle Chasse, LA; Dr. Tan’ya White (Xavier University of Louisiana ’03), New Orleans, LA; Kathie O. Clark (Southern University at New Orleans ’78), New Orleans, LA; Tonia Baker (Xavier University of Louisiana ’90, ’94, ’00) Gretna, LA; Wanda Marie Dunn Brooks (Xavier University of Louisiana ’78, ’86) New Orleans, LA; Joyce Omega Blunt (Southern University at New Orleans ’78 and Xavier University of Louisiana ’82) Metairie, LA; Megan Chelsea Bright (Xavier University of Louisiana ’15) New Orleans, LA; Carolyn Robinson (Southern University at New Orleans ’87 and Xavier University of Louisiana ’15); Kenya Campbell (Xavier University of Louisiana ’05) New Orleans, LA; Dionne L. Frost (Xavier University of Louisiana ’91) New Orleans, LA; Geraldine Myers (Dillard University ‘62) New Orleans, LA. We would like to invite all NAUW members who are alumni to increase the amount of the endowments by making a tax-deductible donation to your respective university. For additional information, please contact Mrs. Geraldine Myers at nauwnola@gmail.com. The NAUW-New Orleans Branch would like to cordially invite you to our upcoming events: 1. Voices of the HeartDate: Saturday, August 5, 2023Time: 10:00am-11:00amLocation: New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 Reverend John Raphael Jr Way, New Orleans, LA 70113 or Virtually To register for this event, please see the QR Code below: |
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| 2. Jazz on a Sunday AfternoonDate: Sunday, October 22, 2023 Time: 3 p.m. -6 p.m. For additional information, please get in touch with Ms. Dionne L. Frost at nauwnola@gmail.com. The mission of the National Association of University Women, Inc., is to serve women, youth and the disadvantaged in our communities and in developing countries by addressing educational issues and strategically partnering with allied organizations. To learn more about NAUW or become a member, visit nauw1910.org |
