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Connecting alumni to the University and to each other. Volunteering to help influence the policies and direction of the University. Establishing plans for doing the right thing at the right time to support the continu...
Serving the Community
Promoting service opportunities for our alumni and friends by creating an awareness of need fostering action through volunteer service in the local and national communities.
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Our next event is The Annual Alumni Reception during the Congressional Black Caucus. Join us Thursday, Sept 24 at 7pm to enjoy a great event.
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Greetings Alumni and Friends, About
The Howard University Alumni Club of Greater Washington, DC operates under the auspices of the National Howard University Alumni Association and is one of the oldest and largest alumni clubs in the Association.
- 1950 - Organized as the Howard University Alumni Club of the District of Columbia.
- Late 1990's Changed the name to the Howard University Alumni Club of Greater Washington, DC
Mission Statement
The Howard University Alumni Club of Greater Washington, DC is committed to attracting and engaging Howard University Alumni to provide multi-level University support by serving our students and our community and by ensuring a visible, viable, vital organization that embraces the spirit of excellence.
Purpose
- To promote Howard University as an institution of academic excellence
- To create and maintain an environment that encourages alumni participation through volunteerism and financial support
- To sponsor activities and events in support of the University, its students and the community
Goal
To foster increased alumni participation in support of the life and affairs of Alma Mater by:
- Increasing the number of active, financial members in HUAC-GWDC activities
- Assisting the University with student recruitment
- Increasing alumni giving to the University
- Fostering networking opportunities among Howard University Alumni
Activities
Annually, the Club:
- Grants scholarships to HU students
- Hosts the Backpacks-to-Briefcases Seminar for HU students
- Collaborates with the Admissions Office to recruit incoming students
- Conducts Financial Aid and Application Writing Workshops
We also sponsor annual activities to raise scholarship funds and to promote networking and camaraderie among Howard alumni. These include:
- Family, Friends and Students Picnic
- Post Charter Day Jazz Brunch and Fashion Show
- Holiday Party
- Alumni-to-Alumni Mentoring Program
- Fall Opening Reception and Networking Event
