Reunion
2011 Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Reunion Weekend: Sept. 30 - Oct. 2
Return to the Hill for a weekend to catch up with old friends and enjoy Homecoming festivities with fellow 'Hawks. The team will take the field for the Homecoming game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Oct. 1. See the schedule below for information on all reunion activities. Click here to view lodging information and make your reservation by Aug. 30 at the hotel of your choice. Register here.
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Schedule
Friday, Sept. 30
Hospitality and Registration
1-5 p.m.
Adams Alumni Center (1266 Oread Ave.)
Register for the reunion, visit with fellow alumni and enjoy light snacks and refreshments.
Black Alumni Banquet and Gala
7:30 p.m. reception; 8 p.m. dinner; 8:30 program
Adams Alumni Center Pub (1266 Oread Ave.)
Reminisce, be inspired, pass the torch and then fill the dance floor!
Attire: Dressy.
Admission: $40 for Association members and $45 for non-members, walk-ups and late registration (after Sept. 21). Parking is available in the Mississippi Street garage for $1.25 per hour.
Reunion attendees pre-registered for the Banquet and Gala will receive a complimentary "From Lawrence with Love" Homecoming T-shirt. with the BAC logo on the sleeve. Please indicate sizes for you and your guests on this form (S-XXXL). Shirts can be picked up at the banquet or pre-game event. No mail orders are available. Shirts are light gray, unisex and are pre-shrunk cotton.
Saturday, Oct. 1
KU BAC Business Meeting and Pregame Tailgate
8 a.m.
Adams Alumni Center (1266 Oread Ave.)
Do you want to increase African-American student enrollment, support programs to retain African-American students or advocate for black faculty and staff? Attend the business meeting and help chapter leadership chart the course for future action.
Attire: Casual or KU-spirited.
$10 Association members (adults and KU students); $20 non-members; $5 ages 5-12 and Student Alumni Association members; FREE ages 4 and under
Price includes pregame meal and two drink tickets. Parking is not available in the Alumni Center lot or the Mississippi Street garage on game days.
KU vs. Texas Tech Football Game
11 a.m.
Memorial Stadium (1101 Mississippi St.)
A block of tickets has been reserved for attendees of the Black Alumni Chapter reunion.
To order, please click here to receive a special rate. The login is blackalum, and the password is jayhawks.
Post-Game Reception
Immediately following the game
The Oread All-Seasons Den (1200 Oread Ave.)
Free to all BAC members and guests. Please join us for a post-game celebration. A cash bar and light snacks will be available.
Attire: Casual or KU-spirited.
Sunday, Oct. 2
BAC Service and Fellowship Opportunity
Join BAC leaders for a morning service and fellowship. No RSVP is necessary. More details will be provided later.
Optional Weekend Activities
Recruit fellow alumni and guests to enjoy a round of golf Friday morning, a lively set of tennis, a relaxing spa visit or a game of bowling. Indicate your interest in these activities when registering and a BAC member will contact you with details and coordinate your experience.
Official KU Black Alumni Merchandise
Purchase an official Black Alumni Chapter polo. The shirt is red with a white inset and has the BAC logo embroidered on the left chest.
Reunion Lodging
Below is a list of hotel blocks in Lawrence that are reserved for the weekend on a first come, first served basis. Please call the hotel directly to make your reservation. Indicate that you are with the "Fall Alumni Reunion Weekend" to receive the listed rate. Hotel rooms will be released Aug. 30.
Best Western
$99.99 per night
2309 Iowa
785.843.9100 or 800.780.7234
www.bestwesternkansas.com
Eldridge Hotel
$220 per night
701 Massachusetts
785.749.5011 or 800.527.0909
www.eldridgehotel.com
Hampton Inn
$134 per night
2300 West 6th Street
Lawrence, KS 66049
785.841.4994
www.hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express
$109 per night
3411 Iowa
785.749.7555 or 800.315.2612
www.hiexpress.com
Holiday Inn Holidome
$159 per night
200 McDonald Drive
785.841.7077 or 888.465.4329
www.holiday-inn.com
The Oread
$189 per night
1200 Oread Ave.
785.843.1200
www.theoread.com
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
$169 per night
One Riverfront Plaza (for garmin)
785.841.2700 or 888.287.9400
www.marriott.com
Questions?
Please contact Anny Culnane, coordinator of alumni programs, at aculnane@kualumni.org, 785-864-4778 or toll free 1-800-584-2957.
