On January 21, 2007, the Office of African-American Affairs held a second welcoming ceremony for first-year and transfer students. Harambee II recognizes students for their success during their first term at the University. The keynote speaker this year is Robert Bland, Class of ’59. He’s the first African-American undergraduate to receive a degree fom U.Va. He’s introduced by Sylvia Terry, the director of the Peer Advisor Program.