Northern NJ Chapter NAASC

About Spelman College…

Spelman At A Glance

Profile: Private, independent, liberal arts, historically Black college for women, founded in 1881.

Goals: Our goals include integrating and globalizing learning, teaching creatively and rigorously, leading from our authentic core, living sustainably, improving ourselves continuously, and collaborating to better our city’s quality of life. These ambitious GOALS and others build on our accomplishments as the premier historically Black college for women and one of the finest institutions for undergraduate education nationwide.

For more information, please visit: www.spelman.edu

About NNJC-NAASC

NNJC serves alumnae, students and other interested parties that reside in and around northern New Jersey. The chapter’s mission is to help fulfill the growth and development of alumnae and to further the mission of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College.

Activities

Spelman Information Session

Every Fall the chapter hosts a “get-to-know” Spelman session for local high school girls interested in attending our alma mater. Students and their parents gain valuable insight from alumnae into the Spelman experience covering everything from admission requirements to college life

Community Outreach Program

The chapter’s ongoing community outreach efforts are rooted in the theme, “Investing in the Lives of Women.” Some of our activities include NJ Dress for Success, tutoring and mentoring teenage girls, a women and finance symposium, and our annual holiday gift drive to benefit local foster care children.

Founders Day Celebration

You don’t have to be in Atlanta to celebrate Founder’s Day. We commemorate Spelman’s founding on April 11, 1881, by coming together for a culturally enriching outing such as attending the theater, an art exhibit, or other performance capped off with lunch or dinner.

Pre-Freshman Tea

During the summer, NNJC welcomes newly accepted students who are planning to enter Spelman in the Fall at our annual Pre-Freshman Tea. Current and former students share useful advice and experiences with entering students and their parents. Students have a chance to meet other incoming freshman and engage in candid conversation about campus life and numerous other subjects.

Sisterly Bonding

Every so often, members of the chapter hook up to hang out and just have fun – no business. Past outings include movie screenings, plays, potluck dinners, an Alvin Ailey performance, and bowling. Where we go or what we do doesn’t matter – that it serves as a wonderful opportunity to bond with our sisters is the most important thing.

Scholarship

NNJC’s Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 to provide financial assistance to young women from NJ attending Spelman College. Recipients must possess strong academic credentials and a need for financial assistance. Application information is sent to students once they have confirmed with the college their intent to attend.