Black Alumni Reunion – College/Department Activities for Saturday, Nov. 8
As of 7/15/2008
Campus Recreation
Campus Rec Open House
Activities & Recreation Center
201 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign
1-5 p.m.
Come to a Campus Rec Open House at the new Activities & Recreation Center (ARC - formerly IMPE) with new amenities such as a climbing wall, auditorium, instructional kitchen, basketball courts, swimming pools, 1/6 mile track and much more!
Contact: Jayne Deluce at 217-244-4002, jdeluce@uiuc.edu
www.campusrec.uiuc.edu.
Center for African Studies and the Department of Linguistics
Global Africa: A Celebration of Culture, Academics and Alumni Accomplishments
180 Bevier Hall (tentative)
905 S. Goodwin, Urbana
2-4 p.m.
Join us for a festival featuring African performances, fashion, research projects and campus programs that exemplify the ever-strengthening relationships between the continent of Africa and University of Illinois students and faculty. Student members of African organizations will prepare treats from Africa.
Contact: Merle Bowen, 217-333-2956, bowen@illinois.edu or Marilyn Upah Bant, 217-333-5724, upahbant@uiuc.edu
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
Faculty Lecture
Event Title, Location and Other Details TBD
Contact: Tina Veal
College of Applied Health Sciences
AHS Alumni Affair
112/114 Huff Hall
1206 S. Fourth Street, Champaign
1-3 p.m.
Gather with alumni and friends of the College of Applied Health Sciences (Departments of Kinesiology and Community Health; Recreation, Sport and Tourism; Speech and Hearing Science; and Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services). Meet AHS student leaders and learn about exciting opportunities for involvement. Guests will have a chance to win great door prizes and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Contact: Sara Kelley, 217-244-6600, sarak@uiuc.edu
College of Business
BBQ and Jazz
College of Business Building
515 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign
2-5 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of BBQ and jazz in the atrium of the new College of Business Building. Event will include building tours highlighting the features of the new facility plus an update on the college, faculty and students.
Contact: College of Business External and Alumni Affairs Office, 217-244-6669, alumniaffairs@bus.uiuc.edu
Web: www.business.uiuc.edu/alumni
College of Education
Faculty Lecture
Event Title, Location and Other Details TBD
Contact: Debbie Lowe Morgan, 217 244-7228, morgand@uiuc.edu
College of Fine and Applied Arts
“Out of Sequence: Underrepresented Voices in American Comics”
Krannert Art Museum (KAM)
500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign
1-5 p.m.
This exhibition will be curated by John Jennings, associate professor in the School of Art and Design. There will also be a KAM Symposium given by the Museum’s education director, Anne Sautman.
“A Powerful Noise: Inspiring Stories of Remarkable Women”
Krannert Art Museum, Room 62
500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign
1-3 p.m.
This documentary film was executive produced by School of Music alumna Sheila Johnson. It has been shown at locations such as the Tribeca Film Festival and shares the triumphant story of women who rise above racial and gender barriers in their three countries.
Reception for Black Alumni Reunion Guests
Link Gallery
Located between the Krannert Art Museum and the School of Art+Design
This gathering offers the chance to discuss and reflect on the afternoon’s activities, both the film and the exhibition. John Jennings will be at the reception to speak briefly about curating the show and his work which explores image-making through the visual culture of Hip Hop.
College of Engineering
Luncheon with Dean, Students, Faculty and Staff
Location TBD
1-2:30 p.m.
Engineering Campus Tour and Specialized Department Tours
Activity/event for National Society of Black Engineers and Alumni Participants
2:30-3:30 p.m. and 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Contact: Angela Dimit, 217-244-1610, adimit@uiuc.edu
College of Law
College of Law Black Alumni Reunion Luncheon
College of Law Pedersen Pavilion
Law Building
202 E. Pennsylvania
1 p.m.
The College of Law will host a luncheon for alumni and guests; keynote speaker (TBD)
Contact: Meredith Olson, 217-333-2628, maolson@law.uiuc.edu
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
“Taste of African American Studies”
The African American Studies and Research Program (AASRP) will host an Open House to showcase the AASRP’s events, activities and academic programs of study. Enjoy displays, entertainment and refreshments.
1201 W. Nevada Street, Urbana (Corner of Goodwin & Nevada)
2-4 p.m.
Contact: Jennifer Hamer, 217-333-7781, jhamer@uiuc.edu
College of Media (formerly College of Communications)
College of Media Open House
College of Media Student Services Center
18 Gregory Hall
810 S. Wright Street, Urbana
2-4 p.m.
Please join the College of Media for an open house at our new Student Services Center and mingle with Dean Ron Yates, faculty and staff.
Contact: Mary Susan Britt, 217-244-0552, marsue@illinois.edu
College of Medicine
Faculty Lecture and Food Demonstration on the Topic of Diabetes
Activity and Recreation Center Auditorium
201 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign
1-2:30 p.m.
The College of Medicine will host a faculty member who will deliver a lecture on the latest research and information on the treatment of diabetes. A cooking demonstration will immediately follow with traditional soul food recipes remade in a healthy way. This event will be open to the public but with limited seating. There is no cost for the event and reservations are not required.
Contact: College of Medicine Office of Advancement at 217-333-6524
School of Social Work
Reception Honoring Distinguished Project 500 Alumni
School of Social Work
1207 W. Oregon, Urbana
2-4 p.m.
The School of Social Work Diversity Committee invites all alumni to join in honoring our distinguished Project 500 graduates. Dr. Jan Carter-Black, School of Social Work alumna and professor, will present a lecture based on her recent publication in Affilia, “A Black Woman’s Journey into a Predominately White Academic World.”
Please join the Diversity Committee for refreshments, to reconnect and to build relationships.
Contact: Alicia Beck, 217-244-5241, ambeck@uiuc.edu
Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA)
Game Day for Varsity Athletes
Memorial Stadium
11 a.m.
Open House and Tours of New Memorial Stadium & Suites
Memorial Stadium
3 p.m.
Contact: Chris Tuttle, 217-244-6705, c-tuttle@illinois.edu
Office of Minority Student Affairs
Event Name TBD
Academic Services Center East (OMSA-East)
701 South Gregory Street, Suite 1, Urbana
2-4 p.m.
Contact: Otis Williams, 217-333-0054, ogwillia@uiuc.edu
