Dear Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg,

On behalf of the officers, members and advisors of the Pitt African American Alumni Council (AAAAC), we extend our deepest appreciation to you for your ongoing
commitment to the AAAC. Your unwavering support for our goal of having the largest number ever of African American Alumni to return to campus for the 2009 Sankofa Weekend made the critical difference in the realization of that goal. Therefore, it was most appropriate that our celebration of 40 years of diversity successes at Pitt included honoring you for your outstanding leadership in this area.

Under your leadership, our University has grown significantly in all critical areas that contribute to an institution of the highest quality. Our student body, alumni community, the western Pennsylvania region, and our nation are significantly better because of your vision, dedication and devotion to academic excellence and the realization of diversity as one of your highest priorities.

We applaud you for the fruits of your labor and thank you for the partnership.

Hail to Pitt!

Linda Wharton-Boyd, President

African American Alumni Council