Upsilon Alpha Omega offers YLI Cultural Exposures

On February 11, Upsilon Alpha Omega (Lawrenceville, Ga ) YLI students explored module 2 The theme was “B-Discovering Countries and Their Cultures - Cultural Exposures” Students dressed as their personal cultural icons: Rosa Parks, Malcom X, Angela Davis, and Josephine Baker just to name a few. Students also arrived dressed in traditional African garments. They enjoyed food tastings from African to Caribbean culture. They curated and listened to international playlists as they learned about African American art exploration, led by YLI youth Zoe. Soror Charity Johnson, a member of Upsilon Alpha Omega, led students through an explosion of cultural dance moves from around the world. The choreography was to Rihanna’s song “Lift Me Up”. As part of the cultural dance segment, students learned about various black dancers like Misty Copeland Soror Debra McCullough leads the YLI program Soror Anika Doucette is the first Anti-Basileus/Program Chairman and Soror Georgette Sherman serves as Basileus

Pi Alpha Omega P.E.A.R.L. University Series: Interviewing 101

On February 4, Uplift Our Local Community partnered with the Student Life and Student Government Association of Atlanta Metropolitan State College to present the P E A R L (Providing Employment and Resource Leadership) University Series: Interviewing 101

This event was opened to the community and students at Atlanta Metropolitan State College The series included an interactive day of workshops and activities geared towards preparing attendees for job interviews. Attendees were offered workshops on interviewing skills with HR professionals and mental health awareness. Professional headshots and a Dress for Success pop-up shop filled with business attire were also provided for all attendees.

P.E.A.R.L. University was well received by the college and the community. The Pi Alpha Omega (Atlanta, Ga.) chapter looks forward to the continued partnership