JULY 2024

TESTIMONY FOR OME

The MIT Black Student Union has asked for BAMIT’s assistance in getting the following letter to you concerning proposed changes to the Office of Minority Education. Please respond to [email protected] to share your thoughts and questions.

Email to Alumni Requesting Testimony for OME

EVENTS

Fundraising Campaign

Help us reach our $30,000 goal this year by making a gift of $150 or more today!

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT to continue making an impact in the community and beyond.

To learn more about BAMIT and our recent activities, download the pdf:

BAMIT Overview 2024

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BAMIT Annual Meeting During ALC

September 27 - 28, 2024

The BAMIT Annual Meeting is held during the Alumni Leadership Conference (ALC),

At the BAMIT Annual Meeting, in addition to the installation of Board Officers, we will present the summary of this year's accomplishments and plans for next year.

ALC will feature volunteer training; online keynotes and programs that will showcase inspiring faculty, alumni, and students; opportunities to reconnect with friends and peers; and the Leadership Awards Celebration that will honor the most dedicated volunteers.

ALC registration will open soon, but you can start planning your trip now by finding hotel accommodation information on the ALC site

Class of 1975 50th Reunion

June 2025

Next year the Class of 1975 will be celebrating 50 years since we graduated from the Institute. Time to celebrate and lead the march at commencement in our Red Jackets!

We are starting the planning for our celebration. If you have any ideas or thoughts of what you would like to occur or if you would like to help plan, please let us know.

Debra Carlton [email protected]

Rosita Parker [email protected]

CELEBRATING OUR BAMIT COMMUNITY

MIT Corporation Elects Term Members

Dedric A. Carter

R. Erich Caulfield

Temitope O. Lawani

R. Robert Wickman

The MIT Corporation has elected Dedric A. Carter 98, MNG '99, MBA '14, Temitope O. Lawani '91, and R. Robert Wickman '93, SM '95 as full-term members and R. Erich Caulfield SM '01, PhD '06 as a life member. Click here for more details.

Author, Chris Jones

BAMIT member, former faculty member, and recent gubernatorial candidate Dr. Christopher Michael Jones SM '03, PhD '16 recently authored a book, quantum pearls, now available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Pearls-Finding-Spiritual-Mundane/dp/1736611291

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

MIT Tech Reunions 2024



Don Wesson '74, Robert Wickham ’93

William Black '74, Pat Tellis '74

Class of 1974 Reunion Dinner

Back row: Ben Mallard, Gary Wilkes, Napoleon Nelson, Don Wesson, Gordon LaSane, Keith Killough, Sam Denard

Front row: Woodrow Whitlow, James Clark, Pat Tellis, Debra Jackson, Bill Black, Fred Sears

Leroy Jackson '94, Javit Drake '94

Nicole Harris '24, Patrice Langford '95, Tamea Cobb '24

MIT POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

MIT's Comparative Media Studies/Writing section is launching a 3-position faculty search this summer (two Assistant positions open for applications now, one Senior position opening August 1). Applications are here and there is also an informational website here.

GROWING BAMIT

Volunteer for BAMIT

Help assist BAMIT's mission to support the professional and personal development of the Black community at MIT and amplify the voice of all Black alumni who are committed to leadership, innovation, and positive social transformation. Please let us know where you would like to become more involved by providing the information below. We welcome your ideas, energy, and collaboration.

Review the list of currently available BAMIT volunteer opportunities via the link below or proceed directly to complete the survey.

Volunteer Opportunities Descriptions

BAMIT Volunteer Signup



Have news about you or another Black Alum? We'd like to hear from you. We welcome items about our Alumni to publish in the BAMIT newsletter. Contact us at [email protected].