Northeastern University African Graduate Student Association

Dear Friends, We are thrilled to share a momentous milestone for the African Graduate Student Association (AGSA) at Northeastern University as we embark on this incredible journey together! 🚀 We want to express our deepest gratitude to the visionary co-founders and the dedicated executive board members who have worked tirelessly to bring AGSA to life. 🌟 Thank you to our Co-founders: Etta Brooks & Bezawit Ayalew Your passion, commitment, and leadership have been the driving force behind the creation of AGSA. Your shared vision for a vibrant and supportive community for African graduate students has laid the foundation for something truly special. 🤝 Big shout-out to our E-Board: - Jessica Chukwuka  - Abdullahi Bello - Victor Daniel Kaweesa - Ayesha Lamin - Colette Aryee - Stephen Adepoju - Taiwo Williams - Etta Brooks - Bezawit Ayalew Each of you has played a pivotal role in shaping AGSA from the ground up. Your dedication to fostering a sense of belonging and unity among African graduate students is commendable. The African Graduate Student Association aims to create a supportive network that celebrates the rich diversity of African cultures within the graduate student community. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where ideas, experiences, and aspirations can be shared and celebrated. The organization was initiated in January 2023 with the support of the African Global Initiative at Northeastern University, and after months of collaborating with the student body and working to build the constitution, the organization was officially approved by Northeastern in September 2023. We would also like to thank our amazing advisor, Dr. Wamai, who supported the initiation process and provided excellent support; our first meeting with him was in March 2023. Here are some pictures that mark some key milestones this year. Stay tuned for more updates, exciting events, and opportunities to connect. Together, let's make AGSA a space where everyone feels heard, valued, and inspired! We extend our gratitude to photographers Jesus Robles Garcia & Wehnelt Almanzar for their support of AGSA. For photography and videography services, follow @roga_studio on Instagram. Your contribution is valued and appreciated! #AGSA #AfricanGraduateStudents #DiversityandInclusion #StudentOrganization #CommunityBuilding #ThankYou #NortheasternUniversity #Initiative #NU #Huskies #Community #GraduateStudent #Leadership #GradSchool #GlobalCommunity #Empowerment #CulturalDiversity #HigherEducationJourney

AGSA and DSMB Black Grad Club proudly present a joint End-of-Year Celebration! 🎉 Date: Friday December 13, 2024 Venue: John D O’Bryant Center Time: 6pm Let’s come together to wrap up the year with lively music, delicious food, goody bags, and amazing company. Don’t miss this exciting collaborative event!

A successful Career Day concluded last Saturday, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the African Graduate Student Association (AGSA) and the Nigerian Professional Group Inc. (NPG) We extend our sincere gratitude to the NPG board and members for sharing their knowledge and experience with our attendees. Your contributions made the event a resounding success. We also want to thank all the participants for taking the time to attend. Your presence made the event truly special. We look forward to future opportunities to empower the next generation of African professionals.

Game On! 🎮 Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition at the AGSA Games Night! ⏰ - 6:00 pm  📍- The Cabral Center Bring your competitive spirit and your favorite games!

AGSA in collaboration with NPG presents Career Day. 🗓️ Saturday, November 16th ⏰ 10 AM - 4 PM 📍 Study Space John D O Bryant 40 Leon St, Boston MA 02115 Join us for a day of networking, career advice, and inspiring talks from industry leaders!

🚀AGSA Monthly Meeting: Securing On-Campus Employment🚀 📅 Date: November 8, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM 💻 Location: Teams Meeting (http://bit.ly/3UotAkH) This month, we’re bringing you a special session dedicated to all things on-campus employment at Northeastern! We’re thrilled to host Lawrencia Raynor, Director of Student Employment, who will share key insights, tips, and resources to help you successfully navigate on-campus job opportunities. ✨ What to Expect? 🌍 Expert advice from Lawrencia Raynor on NU’s hiring process 💡 Strategies to make your application stand out 🤝 A student panel sharing their personal experiences, practical tips, and answering any questions you may have This is a great opportunity to connect with AGSA members, hear firsthand success stories, and get answers to your questions directly from those who’ve been through the process. Don’t miss out on this essential session! We look forward to seeing you there!

Esteemed AGSA members!! Join us for our monthly meeting! 📅 Date: October 11, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM Let’s come together to plan future events, discuss AGSA initiatives, and address your concerns. Your input matters!

Thanks for coming out to our meet and greet yesterday! It was great to meet so many of you. We're excited to have more events coming up, so be sure to stay tuned. Don't miss out on the fun! Let's socialize and make new friends together.

We are excited to share our first AGSA Newsletter with you! Please find the attached document for updates on our recent events, upcoming activities, and important announcements. We hope this newsletter will keep you informed and engaged with our community.

"Thank you to everyone who stopped by the AGSA table at Fall Fest! We loved meeting you all, sharing what AGSA is all about, and watching you network and have fun. We hope you left with great connections and a deeper understanding of what we do. See you at our next event!" A special thanks to Northeastern College of Professional Studies Office of Global Services (OGS) Northeastern University Stephen Adepoju Jessica Chukwuka Cynthia Kisuya Martin S. Koroma, CPA, CGA, FCCA, FCA (SL), MS, BS Colette Aryee Taiwo Williams Lawrence Ajayi Waliu A. Kwadwo Kyei Boahene Tayte M. Adderley