Three months have passed, with snow replacing fall colors, but warm memories remain of Homecoming 2022: Celebrating Red! Black alumni kicked off the weekend starting Thursday, October 13, with a virtual scholarship celebration. Anyone unable to donate at that time had more opportunities at the meet and greet on Friday (check out the fun through our photo album) at BloNo Pizza Company and the Black alumni tailgate on Saturday.
It was a weekend of catching up and giving hugs to former classmates, meeting new friends, and basking in the love. Total registration numbered at 367, with more than 100 making a last-minute trip and registering onsite. Raising funds for scholarships for worthy students was the highlight of the weekend. with a total gift amount of $35,508.
Mark your calendar now for October 13-15 for Homecoming 2023: Redbirds Reign. Don’t forget to make your annual gift of $50 specifically to the Black Colleagues Association Scholarship fund to be considered a contributing member. As a contributing member to the fund, you will have the right to full participation in the association through invitations to board meetings, the ability to vote in decision-making processes, and special access to early BCA Homecoming event registration, just to name a few of the benefits.