March 18 - 21, 2010
Tentative Schedule of Events
Thursday, March 18
5 PM
Registration Check-in
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center- 7 - 8 PM
Welcome Reception
Holtzman Alumni Center Art Gallery - 2nd floor
Friday, March 19
- 8 AM - 7 PM
Registration Check-in
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center - 9 - 11 AM
Career and Professional Development for Alumni
Holtzman Alumni Center Assembly Hall, first floor
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
designed for entry to senior level professionals.
Session I:
How to Kick Start your Career
Presented by: Christina Brogdon '93
Designed for entry to mid level employeesTopics 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
Presented by: Bob Holloman '86Topics 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
- 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Alumni and Student Lunch (included in full registration price)
Location - D2
Black alumni are invited to join students in their element. It’s not the Dietrick you remember! - 1:30 - 2:30 PM
College Open House - 3 -
5 PM
Alumni Career Exhibit
Commonwealth Ballroom Squires Student Center
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
- 5 - 7 PM
Alumni Networking Exchange (Reception food provided for full registration)
Commonwealth Ballroom in Squires Student Center
Start 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 R. Johnson Stepshow hosted by Steve Brown or Free Time
- Doors open at 6:30 PM
- Stepshow starts at 7:30 PM
- 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 LifeThis 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!
- 9 - 11 PM
Reception hosted by Athletics (Invitation only)
Join current and former VT athletes for a fun event. Mingle with friends and dance the night away!
Location: West EndZone
Saturday, March 20
- 8 AM - Noon
Registration Check-in - 9 - 11:30 AM
Open Forum
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center- Student Panel
- Diversity Update and Q & A with Dr. Karen Sanders, Vice President for the Office for Equity and Inclusion
- Alumni Association Presentation
- Noon - 1:30 PM
Black Pioneers Lunch (included in full registration price)
Keynote address by: Dr. Linda Edmonds Turner '70, '76, '79
Location - The Inn at Virginia Tech
The program will have a panel of African American alumni from across the decades, sharing their unique stories, offer their expectations fro future Hokies, and entertain questions from the audience. This is a great opportunity for students to learn from alumni. - 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.
Free Time with Family and Friends
Optional Activities
Campus Tours/Bookstore Visits
and / or
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. Included in the full registration price.
and / or
Gospel Concert
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 influential Black alumni Banquet Dinner
(included in the full registration price)
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
A night to celebrate the achievements of Virginia Tech Black alumni.
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:
- Cocktail Reception: 6 - 7 PM
- Dinner: 7 - 8 PM
- Program: 8 - 9 PM
Highlight the achievement of notable Black alumni- Dance Party:- 10 - 1 PM
Sunday, March 21
- 10 AM - 1 PM
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Latham Ballroom
A Day of Celebration (Farewell Program)
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 multicultural_alumni@vt.edu or 540/231-6285.