The Black Alumni Chapter at the University of Central Arkansas creates a new tradition with the first “Black Alumni Weekend” April 17-19, 2015.
While the weekend is set to be a fun-filled celebration, the major focus is scholarship fund-raising. “We are going to have a great time, but we also want to pay it forward with our scholarship affair and raise some money to give back to students and support the university,” said Black Alumni Chapter President LaTonya Matheney. “We welcome and invite everyone.”
The Black Alumni Chapter was established September 21, 2013 to foster a sense of community among UCA black graduates and the alumni community while helping to advance the universities mission.
“Black alumni weekend is our way of engaging our membership and the UCA community. We have worked hard to put together this weekend full of fun, fellowship, and support,” said Black Alumni Weekend Chair Jarod Matheney.
Registration for the weekend is now open. For more information you can visit uca.edu/blackalumniweekend. The Black Alumni Chapter will host the following events during the weekend:
Friday, April 17
“The Rewind” Ol’Skool Alumni Stepshow
University of Central Arkansas
Ida Waldran Auditorium
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:00 p.m.
“Wings & Wine” Alumni Social and Happy Hour
The Draft at 2235 Dave Ward Dr. at 10:00 p.m.
Live Entertainment by Tricia Reed
Saturday, April 18
“Family Bowling”
Conway Family Bowling Center at 1010 East Oak St.
12:00 p.m.
Open to entire family
“All Black Affair” Scholarship Banquet
University of Central Arkansas
The Prince Center
6:00 p.m. Charter Members Meet & Greet
7:00 p.m. Dinner and live entertainment
“Flawed Beautiful Creatures: An Alumni Soiree”
ZaZa Italian Grill at 1050 Ellis Ave.
10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Hosted by the Conway Alumni Chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Sunday, April 19
Alumni Cookout
University of Central Arkansas
Crafton Alumni Pavilion
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Open to the entire family
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