African American Alumni Council

Mission Statement

The mission of the AAAC is to promote the interest of the University of Connecticut Alumni Association, while providing support and serving as an advocate for students of African descent matriculating through the University.

Officers

President - Leonard Blanks '86

Vice President - Violette Haldane '77

Secretary - Meckla Pinnix-Clark '79

Treasurer - Queen Melissa Allen '00

Upcoming Events

Homecoming Dance

Friday, October 24, 2008
8:00 PM
Windsor Elks Hall
130 Deerfield Rd, Windsor, CT

Dance the night away with the UConn African American Alumni Council to celebrate homecoming weekend! Featuring music by DJ Super Joe. Proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships for college bound and currently enrolled students.

Tickets: $15 in advance ($20 at the door)
VIP Package: 8 Tickets, Reserved Table (Table Host Can Bring Food) - $100

Click here for additional information or to register!

Contact info

For more information on how to be involved, please contact the Alumni Association at (860) 486-2240, toll-free at (888) 822-5861 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Additional Links: H. Fred Simmons African American Cultural Center

Women’s Leadership Council

The University of Connecticut Women’s Leadership Council was created to enhance the role of women in the life of the University and to recognize the achievements of outstanding alumnae and to utilize their talents in support of priority programs. The goals of the Women's Leadership Council are:

• To help current women students have a successful academic experience at UConn. This includes promoting an individual’s professional, intellectual and social development.
• To create a systematic networking and mentoring program for current students, to assist recent graduates as they seek employment opportunities and to support other women as they transition back into the workplace.
• To increase the number and quality of women in leadership in all areas of university life by advocating the hiring, training and advancement of outstanding women faculty, staff and administrators.
• To encourage and increase the financial and volunteer involvement by alumnae.
• To support and encourage the personal and professional growth of Council members.
• To help redefine achievement and/or success by promoting non-traditional roles and enterprises.
• To educate and incorporate male university leadership and other male colleagues into the mission of the Women’s Leadership Council.

If you would like more information on the Women's Leadership Council or would like to submit a success story, please contact the Kim Lachut '90 at the UConn Alumni Association at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .