Office of Alumni Relations

Alumni Association

 If you were able to join us for Alumni Weekend 2013, you know that our Alumni Association has picked up a great deal of momentum and we are preparing to move our organization forward to new levels of success.

We took the first step towards our goal during the business meeting on Sunday morning of Alumni Weekend as we voted to amend our constitution and bylaws. The most notable change was to the leadership and management of the organization. We will be transitioning from an Executive Committee to a Board of Directors which will including the association officers and alumni representatives from the School of Arts and Social Sciences; the School of Health Professions, Science, and Wellness; the School of Graduate and Professional Studies; and a member of the Young Alumni (a graduate of the last 15 years or an individual under the age of 35). Our hope is to increase the number of alumni providing leadership for the organization and ensure we have representation from all our alumni constituencies.

Below are the original and revised sections of the Constitution and By-laws of the WAU Alumni Association.

Constitution and Bylaws
Original Article 4-Management of the Association
Revised Article 4-Management of the Association

We will be holding elections for directors this fall. If you are interested in serving or would like to nominate someone to be a director, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Thank you for your continued support of the WAU Alumni Association.

Mark Young
President, Alumni Association

Meet the Candidates for Alumni Association Officers

Candidate for President-Elect

Aaron Wilson, Class of 2012

Aaron earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and American Studies in 2012 from WAU. During his time at WAU, he was a member of the WAU chorale program, President of the Black Student Union and both Executive Vice-President and Parliamentarian of the Student Association. In May 2011, Aaron was elected as a Councilmember in the Town of Fairmount Heights, Maryland. During this time he oversaw historical preservation within the town. He currently works as a Library Technician with Library Systems and Services in Washington, DC at the Library of Congress.

 “I have a great desire to ensure that future students that pass through the Gateway to Service will have the support and guidance that will prepare them for service in society. I feel that I can bring leadership that can build consensus that crosses the generational spectrum.”

Candidate for Secretary

Laselle Carpenter, Class of 2008

Laselle earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 2008 from Washington Adventist University. During her time at WAU, then CUC, she was a member of the Columbia Concert Winds and Secretary of the Black Student Union. She currently works as a Proof Reader for Library Systems and Services in Washington, DC at the Library of Congress.

 “I wish to give back to the university by ensuring that current and future students have the assistance needed that will help prepare them for their careers. I feel that my previous experience as the BSU secretary has given me the needed skills to serve in this position. My professional experience at the Library of Congress has also provided me with organizational skills that I can translate to this position and my service for the Alumni Association.”

Please vote to approve these candidates as the new Alumni Association Officers.

Alumni Officers 2013