FEB 2021 ISSUE 17 AUM NEWSLETTER Check out what we've been up to this month |
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AUM is busy this Month! This month is full of exciting news. We are launching a brand-new website very soon which incorporates a fresh look and is more user-friendly and interactive. An announcement will go out when the site goes live! February is Black History month and a special time for us to reflect on how far we have come as a nation and how far we have yet to go. We embrace big changes and new precedents as we welcome the first African American and first Asian American woman to hold the position of Vice- President. This month is momentous as it aligns with our goal to spread awareness and offer education on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our Pathway 2 Inclusion program is kicking off with a special class for our students titled ‘Learning and Leading for an Inclusive Society’ and will cover topics such as social justice definitions, stereotypes, unconscious bias and more. This will be an interactive seminar that empowers AUM participants to become activists for an inclusive society. The future is bright and full of hope.. |
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WELCOME OUR NEW INTERN HIBA NAJJAR!! Hiba (pronounced Hih-buh, meaning “Gift” in Arabic) is a dedicated intern from Alabama A&M University’s Graduate Social Work Program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Minor in International Business and Communication. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, hanging out with her cats, and traveling all over the world. Her favorite places are Istanbul, Jerusalem, and Chicago. Hiba speaks English, Arabic, some German, and a sprinkle of Turkish. Hiba is passionate about helping the disempowered and disadvantaged, and hopes to one day not only help refugees with resettling in a safer place than where they escaped, but also help them with processing their trauma. |
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CAREER INFO SESSION Joann Samalot meets with Chrisi Reynard, Assistant News Director WHNT My meeting with Christi gave me a more, in detailed, view of how the work in the news room is like. She answered my questions thoroughly and explained to me what exactly it was that she does as an Assistant News Director. She also told me to check which major was going to take me towards Broadcast, because in some colleges it may be communications and in others it may be journalism is a great place to tell your subscribers about the amazing things you've been up to. |
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JOIN US FOR A GARDEN PARTY AFFAIR We invite you to the Bhargav/Khanijow Residence for an evening of fun, great company, live music, silent auctions, and wine & hors d'oeuvres provided by Purveyor. |
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COMMUNITY SPONSOR Our Agency is committed in supporting non-profits, social groups, school programs and churches of our community. Giving back and being involved are the roots on which our business was established and continues to grow and thrive today. AUM Charitable Foundation has been a trusted partner of our agency for years. The Foundation's work to assist female high school students in the Huntsville and Madison area is remarkable. Its programs to help each student become more successful and productive through mentoring, education, financial resources for higher education, and career path services, has been invaluable. Our agency is honored to have been a financial sponsor of the Foundation for several years. In the future, we hope to grow our involvement and partnership with AUM Charitable Foundation by creating opportunities for mentoring and internship programs. |
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Dress for Success Fashion Show & Etiquette Luncheon The saying that “it takes a village” was never more true than at our January Enrichment Class Dress for Success Fashion Show & Etiquette Luncheon. Not only did the girls learn how to dress professional, but they also were able to learn proper business etiquette. We would like to thank our caterer Jennifer Sherman, Alabama Fashion Alliance and their leader LeJeune and her crew, Tanya Harris who is a make up artist and made every one look their best,Derrick Williams, and Julie Lumpkins who did the photography. |
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We would also like to thank Lori Gregory who exemplifies all that we want our community to be. For the past several years, Lori has devoted her time teaching etiquette to our students. She makes thoughtful gift packages for them and gives them advice that contributes to their success. I have already had students ask for her presentation. I bet they are sharing forward! #rippleeffect |
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MY WHYMentors and Mentees share why they support AUM Foundation |
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Riunita Martin - Mentor 2020 I support the AUM Foundation because I can see myself in every single girl in the program. I know what it’s like to need resources and not have them. The AUM Foundation through community outreach & mentorship are providing skills and hope to a group of young ladies that will prepare and inspire them to become our future Female LEADERS. I am fully invested…..AUM & P2S will always have my support! |
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Alexis Hereford - Mentee 2020 Alexis is a Senior at Bob Jones High School. She has been accepted to the University of Alabama for the 2021 school year. She plans to study Psychology and ultimately obtain her Ph.D. to practice as a Clinical Psychologist. |
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