The Statue of Liberty stands in the foreground against a backdrop of New York City skyscrapers, with a woman's portrait and the Stellenbosch University Alumni logo in the upper right and left corners, respectively.

Friends of the University of Stellenbosch Foundation

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Our Rooted in Africa series is coming to America, and we would love you to join fellow Maties from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for a special evening in Manhattan. Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026 Time: 6:00&ndash;9:00 p.m. Venue: ING Bank, Manhattan Cost: $10 commitment fee Hear from an inspiring group of leaders as they explore what it means to lead globally while remaining rooted in Africa. The conversation will be wonderfully moderated by our resident New York Matie, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauhess/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Lauren Hess</a>. There will be time to network before and after the discussion, with wine, other drinks and snacks available throughout the evening. It is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, meet fellow Maties from across the tri-state area and enjoy a proper group kuier before winter really settles in. Help a Matie thrive We invite you to support #Move4Food, Stellenbosch University&rsquo;s student-led initiative addressing food insecurity on campus. Many students face gaps between the financial assistance they receive and the actual cost of regular meals. Hunger makes it harder to concentrate, remain healthy and succeed academically. A gift of just $5 can help provide a student with a meal. Support from our alumni in the United States is especially meaningful: even a modest contribution in dollars can make a tangible difference in South Africa, helping ensure that a student can focus on learning rather than wondering where their next meal will come from. RSVP by Thursday, 5 November 2026. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of thoughtful conversation, meaningful connections and true Matie gees.

Our Rooted in Africa series is coming to America, and we would love you to join fellow Maties from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for a special evening in Manhattan. Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026 Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. Venue: ING Bank, Manhattan Cost: $10 commitment fee Hear from an inspiring group of leaders as they explore what it means to lead globally while remaining rooted in Africa. The conversation will be wonderfully moderated by our resident New York Matie, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauhess/" target="_blank">Lauren Hess</a>. There will be time to network before and after the discussion, with wine, other drinks and snacks available throughout the evening. It is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, meet fellow Maties from across the tri-state area and enjoy a proper group kuier before winter really settles in. Help a Matie thrive We invite you to support #Move4Food, Stellenbosch University’s student-led initiative addressing food insecurity on campus. Many students face gaps between the financial assistance they receive and the actual cost of regular meals. Hunger makes it harder to concentrate, remain healthy and succeed academically. A gift of just $5 can help provide a student with a meal. Support from our alumni in the United States is especially meaningful: even a modest contribution in dollars can make a tangible difference in South Africa, helping ensure that a student can focus on learning rather than wondering where their next meal will come from. RSVP by Thursday, 5 November 2026. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of thoughtful conversation, meaningful connections and true Matie gees.

Friends of the University of Stellenbosch Foundation

Rooted in Africa: The New York Conversation 2026

1133 6th Ave

Commitment Fee

$10

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