Elon Black Alumni Network
Welcome to EBAN!
The Office of Alumni Engagement is committed to serving the full diversity of our alumni body in an inclusive way, as is its strong partnership with Elon Black Alumni Network (EBAN) since its founding. The Elon Black Alumni Network (EBAN) unites and represents the interests of Black alumni and strives to empower, connect, and celebrate Elon’s Black community. As an official affinity network of Elon, EBAN’s primary objectives include:
- Connecting EBAN alumni through various social, cultural, educational and community service events
- Developing and maintaining the connection between the university, students and fellow alumni
- Providing opportunities for networking and professional development
- Promoting and sustaining general alumni contributions to the university through the Black Alumni Scholarship
- Aiding in Black student recruitment and retention
- Developing new experiences and opportunities for Black alumni
Additionally, EBAN is involved in diversity initiatives related to Elon University, including collaborations with current students through the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education, the Phillips-Perry Black Excellence Awards, and the Donning of the Kente Ceremony.
Membership
All Black-identifying graduates and students who complete at least one semester of coursework at Elon are considered members of EBAN. There are no dues to join.
But don’t stop there! You are invited to join an EBAN committee or contact La’ Tonya Wiley, Assistant Director of Affinity Networks and Engagement, about joining the leadership team. Also, remember to join our Facebook group for updated information about events and programs.
Upcoming Events
*ALUMNI BENEFIT: FREE WEBINAR*
Leveraging AI in Your Job Search
April 25 │ 7 p.m. ET │ VIRTUAL
Join Lasse Palomaki, Elon’s Associate Director of Career Services for Alumni, for an interactive session focused on leveraging AI in your job search. Discover how tools like ChatGPT can provide highly personalized career coaching support to those who understand the benefits (and pitfalls) the platform presents and identify target roles that align with one’s skills and interests, drafting tailored resumes, LI profiles, and networking notes, and gaining targeted interview practice.
WE Talk: Disrupting Norms –
Women’s Basketball Case Study!
7:30 P.M. | MAY 15 |VIRTUAL
WE (Women of Elon) Talk is a new virtual discussion series lead by women for women. For our inaugural episode, join EBAN’s own Erica L. Ayala ’08 and Shelby McKay ’13 for a deep dive into ways women are being disrupters in business using women’s basketball as a case study.
Donning of the Kente Ceremony
May 23 │ 6 p.m. │ Alumni Gym
In celebration of the achievements of graduating students who recognize their African roots, the 8th annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony will be held Thursday, May 23rd at 6 p.m.
Alumni volunteers are needed to serve as name pinners and greeters. Email your interest in volunteering to lwiley2@elon.edu.