September 23, 2008

Greetings Graduate Students of Color!

The Graduate Students of Color Association (GSCA) Executive Board would like to introduce ourselves to you. The Executive Board consists of the following individuals:

                                                     Position/Degree                                      School/Department/Program

Advisor   -Valerie Robinson          Director of Diversity Enhancement          The Graduate School
                -Brent Johnson            Doctor of Philosophy                                Educational Leadership
                -Dana Crawford           Doctor of Philosophy                                Psychology
                -Lara Chatman             Doctor of Philosophy                                Educational Leadership
                -Adisa Price                  Doctor of Philosophy                                Educational Leadership
                -Ava Rose                    Doctor of Philosophy                                Psychology
                -Jonnetta Woodard      Doctor of Philosophy                               English
                -Levar Smith                 Masters of Arts                                        Political Science
                -Miracle Obeta              Masters of Arts                                        Political Science
                -Peter Sanders             Masters of Science                                   College Student Personnel

We plan to spend a great deal of time working towards building a stronger community of graduate students of color through events, networking, and programming.  However, this endeavor cannot be accomplished alone.  We will need the help of all graduate students of color to ensure the 2008-2009 academic year is successful, productive and enriching for us all! We hope that you will be in attendance for the first GSCA event of the year, the 19th Annual Jazz Reception. The Jazz Reception will be taking place on 9-26-2208 at the Marcum Conference Center, starting at 7:00 pm. Many of you have already reserved to attend this event and we look forward to seeing you all there. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Executive Board with any concerns you may have. We can be reached by email as follows:

               - Valerie Robinson        [log in to unmask]
               -Brent Johnson            [log in to unmask]
               -Dana Crawford           [log in to unmask]
               -Lara Chatman             [log in to unmask]
               - Adisa Price                 [log in to unmask]
               -Ava Rose                    [log in to unmask]
               -Jonnetta Woodard     [log in to unmask]
               -Levar Smith                 [log in to unmask]
               -Miracle Obeta              [log in to unmask]
               -Peter Sanders             [log in to unmask]

We look forward to working with you all throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Peter B. Sanders
Peter B. Sanders
Graduate Assistant
The Graduate School
102 Roudebush Hall
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056