The OSU Black Alumni and Friends Network (BAFN) is an official group open to Oregon State alumni and friends who identify with and support Pan- African, Afro-Caribbean, Black, African and African American communities. Meet regularly with Beaver alumni and build your personal and professional network, plus offer support, mentorship or career opportunities to current students and alumni. Contact our leadership team or join our Facebook group for more information.
Connect/reconnect
- Join us on Facebook or OSU Connections
- Social events
- Connect alumni with students, staff & faculty
- Strengthen the bond with OSU and each other
Engage
- Outreach and Community events
- Professional and personal development
- Fill out the interest form to learn more about how to make an impact with the Black Alumni & Friends Network.
Advocate
- Mentorship
- Equity & Inclusion
- Scholarship/program support that enhance Black student program
Give
- Give to programs that benefit and support Black students at Oregon State
- Black Student Access and Success Initiative
- Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center (BCC)
- Educational Opportunities Program (EOP)
- Lawrence F Griggs EOP Scholarship Endowment Fund
Resources
- Dr. Lawrence Griggs Office of Black & Indigenous Student Success
- Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center
- Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center mailing list
- Nia Living-Learning Community
- Diversity and Cultural Engagement
- Oregon State University Land Acknowledgement
Upcoming Events
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Recent Events
Black Minds Matter | A Mental Health Conversation
This year has been a whirlwind for all – but those who identify as Black have endured experiences that have tested their strength and resilience. In this OSU King Talks kickoff event, hear from Keith Dempsey, '93, '96, '10, as he discusses the triumphs and challenges of mental health and wellness among the Black community.
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Building Community and Networking
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us that we are better together. Be inspired by 2005 OSU College of Business graduate LaToya Kamara Manley, global product director for Nike’s Jordan Women’s Footwear and adjunct professor at Portland State University, who says “the best compliment that I ever received was that I lead by inspiration. I hope to always do so while spreading positive energy, love and light.”
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Terrance HarrisAssistant Director, Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center Oregon State University
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Ralen Jones, '13Founder & Managing Director PDX Black Excellence
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Jonathan Riley, '09
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Dorian Smith, '09, MAIS, '17Assistant Director, Black Student Access and Success Oregon State University
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Sara Smith, '09Event Coordinator and Alumni Relations, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Oregon State University
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Temmecha Turner, '04Supervisor Portland Public School
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Steven WysingerWilderness Restoration Specialist City of San Antonio
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