Purchase a brick and leave a legacy! Forever leave an impression at VSU by purchasing a brick in VSU's The Greater Pathway Brick campaign. This campaign helps to raise money for VSU. Through this campaign, you can purchase and personalize a brick that can be purchased for $200.
Your personalized brick will be placed in the front of Foster Hall and will be inscribed with your name and class year or the name of a special friend that you would like to honor. Your gift is tax-deductible, and it helps ensure your legacy at VSU for future generations. All sales are final.
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Join/Renew Your VSUAA Membership Today! |
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Membership in the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connection back to Virginia State University.
As an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your membership helps to strengthen the vitality of the Association by infusing your talents, skills, experiences, and expertise into a membership roster that helps make Virginia State University the strongest institution possible. Show your Trojan pride by joining or renewing your membership with the Virginia State University Alumni Association today!
VSUAA Membership Categories
The Virginia State University Alumni Association currently offers three types of membership. These include Annual, Associate, and Life and are described in detail below.
Annual Membership - $30.00 per year
Designated for those individuals who attended Virginia State, or any of its previous designations. Membership is FREE for New Graduates following their first year after graduation.
Associate Membership - $30.00 per year
Designated for those individuals who did not attend Virginia State or any of its previous designations, but have an interest in advancing the goals of the University through the Alumni Association.
Edward A. Ragland Life Membership - $750.00
Conferred to those individuals who meet the qualifications in one of the above membership designations and have submitted an application and have paid the $750.00 fee for Life Membership. A subscribing life member is an individual making payments towards life membership.
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Note: Local chapter dues varies with each VSUAA chapter and are in addition to the National membership dues of $30. If you are joining through a local chapter we encourage you to pay your national dues through the local chapter. |
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As of 11/7/2022, 2,127,581 have tested positive for COVID-19 (confirmed) and symptomatic with known exposure to COVID-19 (probable). Of the 2,127,581 cases, 57,103 have been hospitalized, with 22,226 deaths.
Vaccine Summary:
Total Doses Administered - 17,583,406
- People Fully Vaccinated - 6,278,436 (73.1%)
- People Vaccinated With Booster/Third Dose - 4,632,064
Trusted sources
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We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of our Fallen Trojans. May our prayers help ease the pain of loss and comfort you during this difficult time.
Whenever you learn of the passing of a fellow Trojan, please help keep the Alumni Association and the University informed by sending an email to the following email address: info2@vsuaaonline.com
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Your Voice Is Your Vote (Mid-Term Elections 2022) |
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You can find everything you need to vote in our state election centers by
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Happy Birthday To All VSU Alumni Born In The Month of November |
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Congratulations To Our New VSUAA Life Members |
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Life membership is truly the lifeblood of the Virginia State University Alumni Association (VSUAA). We thank the following VSU Alumni who have expressed their Trojan pride by becoming VSUAA Life Members. |
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Marian Banks
Richmond, VA
Samuel Banks
Richmond, VA
Linda L. Davis
Chesapeake, VA
Carolyn Y. Frazier
Prince George, VA
Sherrie E. Scott
Baltimore, MD
Garlean W. Horton
Hopewell, VA
Horace Smith
Raleigh, NC
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Ronald Sutton
Chester, VA
Clayton K. Harris
Jonesboro, GA
Rosalyn Dance
Petersburg, VA
Deborah Jones
Spring Grove, VA
Sharon Wooden
Spring Grove, VA
Dorothy T. Smith
Littlerton, NC
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Book Your CIAA Hotel Today! |
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Mark your calendar for the CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament in Charm City on February 20-26, 2023.
The Virginia State University Alumni Association has secured Baltimore's Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel as the VSU host hotel. So please book your room in advance, and let's prepare for Baltimore.
Ways To Book Your Reservation
King and Queen rooms are available. $185 per night (plus taxes and fees)
Important information:
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You must make your reservation by January 6, 2023.
- Each room must have a unique name, so reservations are not marked as duplicates to avoid the risk of forfeiture by the hotel.
- Deposits: A deposit of one night's room and tax is required to guarantee each reservation. The hotel will charge this deposit as early as Tuesday, January 31, 2023. The hotel needs cancellations made three working days before the check-in date to avoid forfeiting your deposit of one night's room and tax.
- Cancellations: The CIAA's Housing Bureau, ConferenceDirect, will charge a tiered cancellation fee for each reservation. $125 from September 1 – December 31, 2022, and $200 from January 1, 2023, through February 28, 2023. Should you cancel, this charge will appear on your credit card statement as "CONFDIRECTCIAA2023
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Mr. & Ms. VSU Alumni Contest Interest and Informational Meeting |
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The Virginia State University Alumni Association will host a Mr. & Ms. Virginia State University Alumni Contest Interest and Informational Meeting on Sunday, November 20th, 2022, at 6 PM. The interest meeting will be virtual.
Please join us on November 20th using this Zoom link. Click here.
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VSU Alumni Town Hall Meeting |
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The Virginia State University Alumni Association (VSUAA) hosted a (hybrid) alumni town hall meeting with VSU President Makola Abdullah, VSU Police Chief David Bragg, and other VSU administrators on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
Moderated by VSUAA National President Dr. Michael Rainey and VSUAA Vice President Laurie Carpenter, the meeting addressed various topics and concerns. Thanks to all who participated. VSUAA will host additional town hall meetings in the future.
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Pictured above: VSUAA Vice President Laurie Carpenter |
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VSU Meet and Greet With Coach Barlow |
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The management of the D.C. Defenders of the XFL recently held a VSU Meet and Greet with former VSU Head Coach Reggie Barlow at the Clubhouse: Coffee and Cocktails in Washington, DC. Coach Barlow is the inaugural head coach of the D.C. Defenders, which makes up one of the eight inaugural teams to comprise the new XFL league. The new XFL is co-owned by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and the regular season is set to kick off on February 18, 2023.
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VSUAA - Northern Virginia Chapter |
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VSUAA - Prince George's County (MD) Chapter |
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VSUAA Chapters of the DMV |
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VSUAA - Richmond Metro Chapter |
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VSUAA - Fredericksburg Area Chapter |
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The Fredericksburg Area Chapter is in need of 1,000 boxes of Mac & Cheese to SERVE the community - will you help? You can purchase from this link and your donation will be sent directly to the chapter.
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VSUAA- VSU Concert Choir Chapter |
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Join the members of the VSUAA-VSU Concert Choir and the general public at the VSU Concert Choir's Annual Fall Concert conducted by VSU alum and Interim Director, Patrick D. McCoy |
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VSUAA - Greater Triangle Area Chapter |
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Two Upcoming Shows At The VSU Multi-Purpose Center |
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Two upcoming shows are coming to the VSU Multi-Purpose Center on December 3 and 4, 2022. |
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Fantasia with Joe
Saturday, December 3, 2022
8PM
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WWE Holiday Tour Supershow
Sunday, December 4, 2022
7PM
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Join the Virginia State University Credit Union by opening an account or applying for a loan. There are only 11 HBCU-based credit unions in the country. Consider banking with an African-American financial institution today. |
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Click on the image to be directed to the VSU Federal Credit Union website. |
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Become A VSU Class Coordinator |
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The VSU Class Coordinator Program comprises a loyal group of alumni representing their individual class years. Class Coordinators are considered University ambassadors who help build a strong connection between classmates and the University.
Class Coordinators are some of the most valuable volunteers for the University. Job requirements are simple: a minimal time commitment and the interest to keep in touch with VSU classmates and friends. Being a class coordinator is a great way to remain involved after graduation, and you can be as active as your schedule allows.
Class Coordinators work with the VSU Alumni Office to:
- Communicate regularly with classmates via letters, calls, emails, or social networking Websites.
- Keep classmates up-to-date on VSU events and news.
- Encourage and increase participation in alumni activities such as regional events and reunions.
- Brainstorm additional ways to keep your class connected.
- Serve as a reunion planning committee member in your special reunion years.
- Promote class giving and participation
- Provide the University of Institutional Advancement with updated contact information for classmates
If you want to become a class coordinator, please get in touch with the VSU Alumni Relations Office at (804) 524- 5045 or email alumni@vsu.edu.
(If you don't see your class year represented, please consider becoming a coordinator)
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Whether cruising down I-95 or traveling across the country, Trojan Pride Tags are a great way to display your love for Virginia State University by telling everyone on the road not only where you're from but also where your heart is! |
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Get Your GEICO Alumni Discount |
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The VSU Alumni Association is proud to partner with GEICO to offer VSU alumni and members a discounted rate on GEICO auto insurance. As a graduate of Virginia State University, you could already be eligible for a special discount on GEICO car insurance. Click the button and get a quote today. |
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We hope you find our weekly newsletters useful and informative.
If you know alumni who may not be receiving our weekly updates please let them know that they can sign-up in one of two ways:
1) Just text VSUAA to 22828, or
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The Virginia State University Alumni Association strives to promote and advance the interests of Virginia State University; to foster life-long relationships between the University and its alumni; and to promote the interaction of alumni with each other. |
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P.O. Box 2488, Petersburg, VA 23804 | (804) 524-5596 | stayinformed@vsuaaonline.com |
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