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Adults: $100 | 6 - 12 years of age: $50 | 5 years and under: Free

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March 18 - 21, 2010

 

Tentative Schedule of Events

Thursday, March 18

Friday, March 19

  • 8 AM - 7 PM
    Registration
    The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center

  • 8:30 - 9:30 AM
    University Update
    Holtzman Alumni Center Assembly Hall - 1st floor
    Join Kevin McDonald, Vice President for the Office of Equity and Inclusion, for a presentation on Virginia Tech’s diversity strategic plan. Q&A will follow the presentation.                       

  • 10 AM - Noon
    Career and Professional Development
    The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
    Learn how to maximize your Virginia Tech degree. Black Alumni who have excelled to the top of their career fields will share strategies and conduct interactive workshops. The sessions are black alumni reuniondesigned for entry to senior level professionals.

Session I: 
Charting your Career Path
(designed for entry to mid level employees)
Topics include salary negotiation, how to build professional networks, and how to transition into a new field. This session will help you define your professional goals and planning for success. 

Session II:       
Business Empowerment Workshop
Topics include, establishing a legacy of wealth, building and maintaining wealth through any economic climate, entrepreneurial: how to start your own business and where to start, and the power of home ownership

  • Noon - 1:30 PM
    Alumni and Student Lunch
    Location - TBD
    Black alumni are invited to join students in their element. It’s not the Dietrick you remember!
  • black alumni reunion2 - 4 PM

Alumni Career Exhibit
Commonwealth Ballroom Squires
A resource fair designed for students and alumni seeking career advice. Alumni will be present to represent their companies and career fields. Take this opportunity to give back, mentor, and network. SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE HERE

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Campus Tours lead by current students and College Open House sessions to meet with black faculty                        
When is the last time you visited campus? Prepare to visit some of our great landmarks such as:

  1. The Black Cultural Center
  2. Lane Stadium (West/South Endzones expansion)
  3. April 16th Memorial & Norris Hall Peace Center
  4. Holtzman Alumni Center
  5. Arts Initiative
  6. VBI (Virginia Bioinformatics Institute)
    • 5:30 - 8 PM
      Alumni Networking Exchange 
      Location - TBD
      stepshow imageStart the weekend off right! Meet up with your friends and former classmates at this welcome event. Don’t forget to bring your business card for our resource book.
    • 7:30 - 9:30 PM
      Overton Johnson Stepshow or Free Time
      1. Doors open at 6:30 PM
      2. Stepshow starts at 7:30 PM
      3. To receive the Greek ticket price, you must wear your Greek Letters at the door

    Burruss Hall Auditorium
    Sponsored by the Office for Fraternity and Sorority Life

    This historical stepshow will showcase our Black Fraternities and Sororities and honor the alumni who pledged before and paved the way. Come out and see how we mix the old with the new!

    • Stepshow image10 PM - 1 AM

      Alumni Gathering after the Stepshow
      Hosted by former athletes
      Location: TBD
      Mingle with friends and dance the night away!

    Saturday, March 20

    • 8 AM - Noon
      Registration
    • 9 - 10 AM
      Town Hall Information Hour
      Holtzman Alumni Center Assembly Hall, 1st Floor
        1. Development presentation
        2. Hokie Club presentation
        3. Alumni Association presentation
        4. Student panel
    • Noon - 1:30 PM
      Black Pioneers Lunch
      Location - TBD
      black alumni reunion imageBlack alumni have contributed to the university in many ways. The program is to honor our Black alumni who have made significant strides or had significant experiences here at Virginia Tech. This is an opportunity for our contemporary students and administration to hear, first hand, the trials and successes of Black alumni, as well as the hopes alumni have for our students of today. Do you know who were the first Black SGA president and the first Black African-American female regimental commander? Join us to get answers and hear from some of our pioneers across several decades. 
    • 2 - 5 PM

    Mini Reunions
    Were you apart of a tight-knit group during your time here at Tech? Groups are encouraged to come back and reunite with the people who made your time here memorable. Please register your group for their own mini reunion by filling out the request form for meeting space HERE.

    Free Time with Family and Friends

    Optional Activities

    Campus Tours/Bookstore Visits 
    When is the last time you visited campus? Prepare to visit some of our great landmarks such as:

    1. The Black Cultural Center
    2. Lane Stadium (West/South Endzones expansion)
    3. April 16th Memorial & Norris Hall Peace Center
    4. Holtzman Alumni Center
    5. Arts Initiative
    6. VBI (Virginia Bioinformatics Institute)

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    B-ball Tournament 5-on-5 games, watch the best from Virginia battle each other on the court. Richmond versus Tidewater and NOVA versus Maryland

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    Golf Outing - Relax on the golf course and reminisce with friends and classmates. 

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    BreakZONE Recreational Center is the Hokies home for billiards, bowling, arcade games, table tennis, and more!  This family friendly activity will be fun for the young and young at heart. 

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    Gospel Concert or Free Time
    5 - 7 PM
    Burruss Hall Auditorium - Sponsored by the Office for Equity and Inclusion
    To purchase tickets...

    • 6 PM - 1 AM
      A salute to some of our most influential Black alumni
      The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
      A night to celebrate the achievements of Virginia Tech Black alumni. Two alumni will be honored from each decade. NOMINATE HERE

      Dress code: dressy casual
      Examples: dressed-up casual look for men include trousers and sport coat. For women dressy pants, black dress, or cocktail attire is appropriate.      

    Schedule:

    1. Cocktail Reception: 6 - 7 PM
    2. Dinner: 7 - 8 PM
    3. Program: 8 - 9 PM
      Highlight the achievement of notable Black alumni
    4. Dance Party:- 10 PM - 1PM

    Nomination Process:

    1. September 14 - November 1
      Open Nominations Taken
    2. November 2 - 15
      Committee selects top 24 Black Alumni nominees
    3. November 16 - December 31 (A link to vote will be available Nov. 16)
      Vote to select the 12 Honorees

    Sunday, March 21

    • 10 AM - 1 PM
      Location: TBA

      A Day of Celebration (Let’s Praise and Worship the Lord!)
      The Gospel Experience, the Enlighten Gospel Choir, alumni ministers, and evangelists will lead us in a Sunday morning celebration and memorial service.

    If you have questions, please contact Laurie Brogdon at lbrogdon@vt.edu or 540/231-6285.