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Issue date: 9/12/07 Section: News
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Essence of Ebony, Virtuous African Heritage Sisterhood (VAHS) and Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) will hold a meet-and-greet mixer Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building Room 114.
Members of the three groups will join together to build community between members and present information to prospective members.
"[We want to let] students know more about these organizations, meet new people and get involved if they so choose," said Essence of Ebony vice president Camari Carter, senior political science major from Los Angeles.
SAAB president Joshua Jackson, junior youth and family ministry and biology double major from Wichita, Kan., said gaining numbers is not the primary focus of the mixer.
"This is for incoming students to let them know what we stand for," Jackson said. "We feel it is our job to help them in any way we can. Our purpose is accountability. We aim to not let anybody go by the wayside. Everybody is important, and we want them to know there is a place for them and people who care."
Jackson wants people to understand the group is for everyone of any race or background. He said SAAB wants to open itself up to other groups of men.
VAHS co-president and cofounder Anna Peters, junior elementary education and children's ministry double major from Houston, said she also has different goals for the mixer other than just gaining members.
"This is a time to meet people from the other organizations
where we can be in community together and enjoy each other's company," Peters said. "Plus, there is a home-cooked meal. We are big on the body being in one accord, and sometimes breaking bread is the best way to do that."
Peters said she wants those who come to get out of their comfort zone. This will allow Peters and her fellow VAHS members to be tools for mentoring future members in that they can see how each girl works with other girls and as a group.
Many opportunities are coming where students can get involved with these groups.
Members of the three groups will join together to build community between members and present information to prospective members.
"[We want to let] students know more about these organizations, meet new people and get involved if they so choose," said Essence of Ebony vice president Camari Carter, senior political science major from Los Angeles.
SAAB president Joshua Jackson, junior youth and family ministry and biology double major from Wichita, Kan., said gaining numbers is not the primary focus of the mixer.
"This is for incoming students to let them know what we stand for," Jackson said. "We feel it is our job to help them in any way we can. Our purpose is accountability. We aim to not let anybody go by the wayside. Everybody is important, and we want them to know there is a place for them and people who care."
Jackson wants people to understand the group is for everyone of any race or background. He said SAAB wants to open itself up to other groups of men.
VAHS co-president and cofounder Anna Peters, junior elementary education and children's ministry double major from Houston, said she also has different goals for the mixer other than just gaining members.
"This is a time to meet people from the other organizations
where we can be in community together and enjoy each other's company," Peters said. "Plus, there is a home-cooked meal. We are big on the body being in one accord, and sometimes breaking bread is the best way to do that."
Peters said she wants those who come to get out of their comfort zone. This will allow Peters and her fellow VAHS members to be tools for mentoring future members in that they can see how each girl works with other girls and as a group.
Many opportunities are coming where students can get involved with these groups.
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