I would like to extend a warm welcome on behalf of the SOBA Executive Committee to all of our black alumni from each of the divisions of the university. I would also like to extend an invitation to each of you to participate and to become involved in SOBA, your alumni association.
SOBA has come a long way in the past few years, and I am excited about its future. The SOBA Presidential Professorship, a $2 million initiative to establish a fully tenured professorship for an African-American faculty member, is well on its way to becoming a reality, thanks to the generosity of many of our alumni.
I have made it an aim of the SOBA Executive Committee to work to increase the number of active participants in SOBA and its events. We have a range of events planned, which includes meetings, speaking events, and social receptions. In addition to mentoring opportunities and networking, SOBA offers varied activities to pique all interests.
I hope that you will accept my invitation to get involved, reconnect and participate. For more information, please e-mail the Society of Black Alumni at soba@jhu.edu.
Thank you.
Robert B. Clayton
President, Society of Black Alumni
