The Bean Town – Boston, MA – is putting final touches as the countdown begins for the 2018 SOBA America National convention. The New England chapter has been working hard to treat SOBANS with a weekend to remember! The 2018 SOBA America National Convention shall be from May 24th to 27th, 2018. All flights shall […]
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Prof Felix Ngassa Delivers 2017 Convocation Address- Grand GVS University
Our very own Prof. Felix Ngassa delivered the 2017 Convocation Address on behalf of the faculty of Grand Valley State University. You can watch the whole ceremony or move to the 25th minute on the video below to watch his address. Estimated time of his wonderful speech is 8 minutes. Excellent job Prof and congratulations […]
SOBA America pays out bereavement benefits to the families of their fallen brothers
SOBA America has met its obligations to its members Dr. Roland Iboni (Dallas chapter) and Kenneth Ndele ( DC Metro chapter) who passed away late last year. In two separate occasions, SOBA America presented checks for $7,000 to the widows of the fallen SOBANS as a token of support in accordance with its by-laws. President […]
Dr. Kevin Njabo Named a Speaker for TEDGlobal Conference and named 2017 IoES Pritzker Fellow
Congratulations to SOBA America’s Vice President Emeritus Dr. Kevin Njabo!!! Kevin Njabo, assistant adjunct professor of environmental health sciences at UCLA, has been named a speaker for the TEDGlobal annual conference, which this year will bring together leaders who can shape the future of Africa. Njabo plans to speak about how his life’s journey led […]
Atlanta 2017 Convention: Promise delivered in style!
Soba America Convention 2017: Atlanta Written by Mr. Divine Tange and Edited by Prof. Felix N. Ngassa As early as Wednesday, May 26th, some delegates had already installed themselves in Atlanta. They were treated to some beautiful southern cuisine as well as good music by members of Soba Georgia. The next day, Thursday the 27th, […]
SOBA America bids fallen member Kenneth Ndelle farewell
The cold hands of death once again hit the SOBA America family as SOBAN Kenneth Ndelle of the DC Metro chapter died suddenly on January 7th,2017. Kenneth was a very active member of his chapter and SOBA America. Kenneth was a devoted father of two wonderful boys, Kyle -13 and Ryan – 11, and a […]
Carolinas chapter raises money for Scholarship Endowment Fund
SOBA Carolinas has answered the call of duty towards the Scholarship Endowment Fund and raised $2,400. Chapter president, Dr. Bertrand Fote, on December 28th, 2016, made a deposit of $2,300 into the Sasse Alumni Association account towards the fund. $100 had been previously deposited as the donor had written the check in Sasse Alumni Association’s name. As […]
Carolinas chapter raises the bar on mini-conventions
Carolinas chapter raises the bar on mini-conventions SOBA Carolinas – The Carolinas chapter of SOBA America – staged a masterclass 2016 SOBA America mini-convention from November 11th to 13th 2016. The entire buzz that led SOBANS to converge to the Queen city from all across the US and Canada for the mini-convention was definitely justified […]
SOBA America grieves one of its own – Dr. Roland Iboni
SOBA America and the Iboni family regret to announce the death of their beloved son, father, brother, husband and colleague, Dr. Roland Iboni. He was called to the Lord on November 11th,, 2016 at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX, after suffering a brief stroke. Dr. Iboni was an emergency physician, a great caregiver, an active […]
Sasse Alumni Association marks first SOBA America Day with scholarships to 50 students
Sasse Alumni Association holds first ever SOBA America Day in Sasse College The US and Canada based Alumni of St. Joseph’s College, Sasse, Buea, Cameroon, also known as SOBA America, held its first ever SOBA America Day on the campus of their alma mater on Sunday October 9th, 2016. SOBA America President – Frederick Itoe, […]