Virginia Tech Black Alumni Reunion

Registration is now open for the Virginia Tech biennial 2021 Black Alumni Reunion. The theme of this year’s event is: Reflecting. Reconnecting. Rising. Registrants will have opportunities to network, connect with students, honor successful alumni, and celebrate the community. Originally scheduled for spring 2020, it has been rescheduled to 2021 as a virtual event due to public health guidelines. The week of online activities includes collaborative events supported by campus partners, including the Office for Inclusion and Diversity and Career and Professional Development. Registration is $25, and a portion ($5) is a gift to the InclusiveVT Excellence Scholarship Fund. Participants get access to online events, plus a gift set that includes a T-shirt, glassware, and tote bag. Students can register for free. Here’s a look at this year’s schedule. • Monday, April 12: Welcome from the Office for Inclusion and Diversity • Tuesday, April 13: Gathering of Women and Men Lunches • Wednesday, April 14: Online Networking with Career and Professional Development • Thursday, April 15: Influential Black Alumni Awards Ceremony • Friday, April 16: NOIR Decade{nce} Musical Battle of the Decades. • Saturday, April 17: 3.2 Virtual Run in Remembrance Participants are also asked to share their photos of past BAR celebrations and meaningful milestones for possible inclusion in the reunion. All are welcome. To learn more and register, visit: alumni.vt.edu/bar. Coordinator: Amanda McCormick; Amandamm@vt.edu Owner: Latanya Walker; latanya@vt.edu