Black Alumni Chapter
Honoring "Dean Mac"
To honor his legacy, the Black Alumni Chapter will host a Celebration of Glenn McIntosh during the Alumni Reunion Weekend events. The celebration will include a program, and light jazz music. The BAC had an advocate, partner and friend in Glenn. He will forever be a giant in our community. He gave so much of himself and never left anyone without them feeling heard, seen and valued.
Our prayers and heartfelt condolences are extended to the McIntosh family and all of the individuals that he touched.
In Glenn's honor, please consider a gift to one of the following funds:
End the night with s'mores and a bonfire. Registration: https://forms.
- Glenn McIntosh Celebration of Life, 3-6 p.m., O.C. Banquet Room
- Bonfire, 7-10 p.m., bonfire pit, The Upper Fields (near Parking Lot P-11)
Thanks to our sponsor, Whirlpool, and OU's The Center for Multicultural Initiatives for their support!
Alumni Summer BBQ
The 2025 Alumni Summer BBQ Sponsored by the Black Alumni Chapter was a huge success! Thank you to the Oakland University Credit Union for their generous sponsorship of this event!
Black Alumni Chapter History Project
The Black Alumni Chapter is working with the OU Alumni Association and Kresge Library to create a historical record of all memorable dates, time, events and people throughout six decades at OU. We need your help! Alumni are asked to please provide pictures, clippings, tickets, programs, etc. Submit materials online.
Interested in getting involved? Fill out the volunteer interest form.
Chair
Patrece Hamblin
SEHS '97
Vice Chair
April Jackson
SEHS '93
Treasurer
Dr. Stephanie Lee
CAS '93, SEHS '19
Secretary
Denise Burke
SEHS '78
Ashleigh Douglas, SHS 2020
Asia Colston, SHS 2022
Victor Bonds, CAS 1992
Shalonda Dennis, SBA 2007
Robynn Diamond Gamble, CAS 1987
Michelle Southward, SEHS '05, CAS '20
In 1974, the Black Alumni Association was established to broaden access to opportunities and promote equity for black students. Now known as the Black Alumni Chapter of the Oakland University Alumni Association, the group focuses its efforts on recruitment and retention and engaging in purposeful dialogue with senior university leadership in an effort to strengthen the university's overall cultural competence with respect to black students and staff and to position the BAC as a valued strategic partner within the Oakland University Community.
For five decades, the BAC has worked in close partnership with the university to address initiatives such as:
- Assisting with the establishment of three university endowments
- Planning and facilitating key university initiatives
- Bridging gaps so students fulfill their academic goals
- Fostering connections with the alumni community
- Strengthening cultural competence and advocating for inclusion, diversity and equity
The Oakland University Black Alumni Chapter is a critical partner as the university continues to grow in both size and reputation within the higher education landscape across Michigan and beyond. The ongoing commitment and contributions of the BAC are critical to the success of black students and alumni, now and in the future.
The Legacy 74 Giving Society was recently established to honor the 50 years of dedication and commitment of the Black Alumni Chapter to Oakland University. This giving designation purposefully aligns philanthropic efforts of the BAC with the goals and objectives that support the Black Alumni Chapter mission:
"To enrich and engage the lives of black alumni, students and friends to promote Oakland University and foster a culture that advances diversity, equity and inclusion."
This exciting year of celebration and reflection provides the perfect opportunity to support this important effort, ensuring another 50 years of student success.
The Black Alumni Chapter has chosen the sankofa bird in our Legacy 74 branding. Sankofa is an Akan term that means, "to go back and get it." The Sankofa bird symbolizes how we are reaching back to give, so others can reach their educational goals.
Giving Opportunities
Supporting any of the Black Alumni Chapter funds at any level qualifies you as a member of the Legacy 74 Giving Society.
Giving Funds:
- Black Alumni Affiliate Gift Fund (30012)
- CMI - Student Retention Gift Fund (31099)
- Manuel Pierson Endowed Fund (61061)
- The Dr. Karl D. Gregory Endowed Scholarship (61664)
Alumni Engagement
507 Golf View Lane
Rochester, MI 48309-4488
(location map)
(248) 364-6130
[email protected]
Alumni Engagement
507 Golf View Lane
Rochester, MI 48309-4488
(location map)
(248) 364-6130
[email protected]
