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Reunion Weekend

Save the date

The Office of Alumni Relations is excited to celebrate our Golden Bulls from the wonderful classes of 4’s and 9’s, during Alumni Reunion Weekend in 2024! Join us Friday May 17-19, 2024 as we celebrate these reunion classes. 

Reunion Weekend Schedule

 

Friday, May 17, 2024

Photo Jane M. Smith Memorial Church Exterior

Baccalaureate Service

4 p.m.
Jane M. Smith Memorial Church

An Evening to Reminisce

Hosted by the Class of 1964
6 - 10 p.m.
Studio 229
229 North Brevard Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28202
Photo of the band from the 2018 Homecoming Parade

Las Vegas Nights Spring 2024 Band Banquet

6 - 9 p.m.
Grimes Lounge, Crisp Student Union
Tickets are $35.
New Science Center

Class of 2024 Networking Mixer with Alumni

7 - 9 p.m.
Room 322 Innovation Center, New Science Center
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

Class of 1974 Meet and Greet

7 p.m. 
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

Class of 1979 Meet and Greet

7 p.m.
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

Class of 1999 Meet and Greet

6 - 9 p.m.
Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo
220 East Trade Street, Suite 2200
Charlotte, N.C. 28202

Flashback Friday- The Reunion Edition

9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Sofie’s Steakhouse
2005 E. Arbor Drive, Charlotte, N.C., 28262
Sounds by DJ Wizdom

 

Saturday, May 18, 2024

New Science Center

President’s Breakfast for the Golden Anniversary Class of 1974

9 a.m.
Room 322 Innovation Center, New Science Center
Featuring Warren Saxx
New Science Center

Alumni Registration and Continental Breakfast

8 - 10 a.m.
New Science Center Atrium
White spring blossoms of the flowering dogwood tree (Cornus florida) and a blue sky.

Class of 1999 Tree Planting and Dedication

9:30 a.m.
Front of JCSU Campus near the new entrance
New Science Center

Meeting of Classes in Reunion- Classes ending in 4’s and 9’s

10 – 11:15 a.m.
New Science Center (various classrooms)
Photo of the front face of Biddle Hall

Class Photos

11:15 a.m.
Front Steps of Biddle Hall

Alumni Luncheon

11:30 a.m.
Millennium Dining Hall
Music provided by DJ 100 Grand
New Science Center

JCSU National Alumni Association Meeting

1:30 p.m.
New Science Center, Truist Auditorium

Reminisce Day Party

3 - 8 p.m.

XOXO Cocktail Lounge
314 North College Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28202
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

Alumni Banquet and Dance

7 p.m.
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
Music provided by Warren Saxx and DJ 100 Grand

 

Sunday, May 18, 2024

151st Commencement Exercises

11 a.m.
Bojangles Coliseum
2700 E. Independence Blvd, Charlotte, N.C. 28205

  All alumni marching in Commencement must report to the Coliseum by 10 a.m. Shuttle Transportation will be available from the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel to the Bojangles Coliseum. See shuttle schedule for more information.

Save the Date - President Dr. Valerie Kinloch '96 and the Office of Alumni Relations celebrate the CLasses of 1944,1949,1954,1959,1964,1969,1974,1979,1984,1989,1994,1999,2004,2009,2014,2019 - 2024 Alumni Reunion Weekend May 17-19 2024
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February 15, 2024

Dear Alumni,

On behalf of President Dr. Valerie Kinloch '96 and the Division of Institutional Advancement, please join us for a spectacular celebration during Alumni Reunion Weekend 2024, set to take place from Friday, May 17, through Sunday, May 19, 2024.

This reunion holds special significance as we come together to honor and commemorate the milestones achieved since your graduation. It is an opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and revel in the collective achievements that define the Golden Bull spirit. Classes ending in 4 and 9 are in reunion this year, making it a truly inclusive and unforgettable occasion.

Our dedicated team is diligently planning to ensure that your reunion experience is not only memorable but also engaging. We invite you to witness the growth and progress happening at Johnson C. Smith University, where your alma mater continues to evolve and thrive.

Enclosed with this letter, you will find the 2024 Alumni Reunion Registration form. We kindly ask you to complete the form as you prepare for this auspicious weekend. Additionally, we invite you to consider making a meaningful contribution to the University. Your generosity plays a vital role in supporting the University's needs, and your spirit of reunion often inspires significant contributions. Please note that all contributions must be made by Friday, June 30, 2024, to be accounted for in this fiscal year.

As you embark on this journey down memory lane, we encourage you to view your contribution not merely as a donation but as a lasting investment in the future and success of Dear Ol' JCSU. Becoming an annual donor is a powerful way to demonstrate your ongoing commitment to the university.

We eagerly anticipate your presence during Alumni Reunion Weekend, where the Gold and Blue will shine brightly as we celebrate the shared legacy of our esteemed alumni.

Hold High the Gold and Blue,

Wanda B. Foy-Burroughs Signature

 

 

 

Wanda B. Foy-Burroughs '73
Director, Alumni Relations

Antia Dawkins Signature

 

 

 

 

Antia Dawkins, MBA
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

 

Registration form

 

 

  1. You can also make your payment, by visiting https://commerce.cashnet.com/cashnetg/static/storefront/jcsuadvancment/catalog,
  2. Scrolling down to donate other amount
  3. Place the total amount at the top
  4. Specify Gift Designation: Other Funds
  5. Please specify other fund: Alumni Relations
  6. Class Year Gift for Alumni Reunion Weekend (Example Alumni Reunion Weekend Class of 1964….)

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 704.378.1119 or 704.378.1023.

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