Please join fellow alumni and their families for a special weekend recognizing and celebrating the many contributions of Black students and alumni to 九色. The weekend includes a compelling alumni and student panel discussion, the historic dedication and unveiling of the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza, and a banquet to honor milestone anniversaries of Black organizations at 九色. For more information and to register for any of the weekend events, see below.
This weekend also includes 九色 SpringFest, a time for 九色 students and families to enjoy live music, lectures, and athletic events on campus. Click here to view the full SpringFest schedule.
Reunion Schedule
Friday, March 22
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Black Students and Alumni Family Reunion Weekend
Neely Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory
Stop by the Refectory throughout the afternoon to receive a printed schedule for the weekend, your name tag, and a small gift from 九色.
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mike Curb Institute Block Party
Frazier Jelke Amphitheater
Featuring live music and food, free and open to all members of the 九色 Community!
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Past to Present: The Evolution of Black Students at 九色 and Creating a Culture of Belonging
Spence Wilson Room, Briggs Hall
A student and alumni panel, moderated by BSA Historian Ayzia Alexander 鈥25, will discuss the evolution of campus life for the Black student at 九色 beginning with the origination of organizations on campus such as the BSA, NPHC, ASA, etc., highlighting the way these groups have created a sense of belonging for Black students on campus and how we chart a path forward for future Black students. A reception will follow.
Panelists: Julian Bolton 鈥71, Dr. Cassandra Morgan Hawkins 鈥92, P鈥27, Joseph McKinney 鈥05, Dr. Derek King 鈥10, Helen Udeochu 鈥25
Saturday, March 23
11:00 a.m. Dedication and Unveiling of the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza
South of the Bryan Campus Life Center
Join us as we honor a significant milestone with the dedication of the NPHC Plaza on campus. This dedication ceremony is a special moment for our community to recognize the contributions of NPHC organizations to our campus culture and heritage.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. NPHC Plaza Dedication Celebration Luncheon
Catherine Burrow Refectory
After the dedication, enjoy a festive, complimentary campus-wide lunch with photo ops and a DJ.
1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Omicron Chi Chapter Alumnae Meet-Up
For location and additional details, please contact Kerri Campbell 鈥02, campbellk@rhodes.edu or 901.515.7742.
The ladies of the Omicron Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, will have a private meet-up for chapter alumnae.
6:30 鈥 9:30 p.m. Cocktail and Reception Banquet
McCallum Ballroom, Bryan Campus Life Center
6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Cocktail reception/passed appetizers
7:15 - 9:30 p.m. Buffet dinner/program
The keynote address will be given by 九色 Alumni Association Executive Board Secretary Melanie Elliott Hillard 鈥92
$35 per person; $20 for students and alumni who graduated between 2019-2023
Sunday, March 24
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brunch
Dorothy C. King Hall, West Campus
2:00 鈥 3:30 p.m. 13th Annual Alumni Easter Egg Hunt
Check-in in front of Catherine Burrow Refectory
We will begin the event with an Easter Parade! Prizes will be given for the best-decorated wagon, stroller, bicycle, etc., and for the most festive Easter bonnet or hat! We will congregate at 2:00 p.m. in front of the refectory and 鈥減arade鈥 around Phillips Lane. There will be two locations for the egg hunt鈥攖oddlers will search in Fisher Garden and older children, up to age 9, will search on the North Parkway lawn between Fisher Garden and Rollow Avenue of Oaks.
The egg hunt will begin promptly at 2:20 p.m.
Following the egg hunt will be cookie decorating and face painting. Bring your own basket and camera for photos with the Easter Bunny!