African American Legacy:
Our Past, Our Present, Our Future
The 2008 Alumni Weekend and Homecoming will see a
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| Stephanie Tubbs Jones FSM'71, LAW'74 and
President Barbara R. Snyder |
special return to campus this year with African American Alumni Reunion. The university is pleased to welcome all of our African American alumni back to the Case Western Reserve campus.
Currently scheduled reunion events include:
Welcome Reception ~ Friday, October 3, at 5:00 p.m., at The Alumni House.
Join fellow alumni for a welcome reception at the Case Western Reserve University Alumni House. Newly renovated, and located in the heart of University Circle, a reception at The Alumni House will make you feel right at home again on campus.
The House of Blues ~ Friday, October 3, from 5:00 until midnight, downtown Cleveland.
After the Welcome Reception at the Alumni House hop on a shuttle departing from campus and head down to the House of Blues! There you will meet up with hundreds of other alumni, students, faculty and staff celebrating the start of the 2008 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.
Networking Brunch ~ Saturday, October 4, from 11 to 1:00 p.m., at The Alumni House.
Alumni of all ages and disciplines will gather at the lovely Alumni House to reconnect with old friends, make new connections and share memories about your CWRU college experience. This will also be a time to plan the next reunion. After the meeting, campus tours will be available for all guests.
Alumni Dinner/Dance ~ Saturday, October 4, at 6:00 p.m., at the InterContinental Hotel.
Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the 2008 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend with your fellow alumni at the Alumni Dinner/Dance. Hosted at the beautiful Intercontinental Hotel the evening will be filled with great food, music, and best of all, companions!
Inspirational Breakfast ~ Sunday, October 5, at 9:00 a.m., at the InterContinental Hotel.
The Sunday morning prayer breakfast will complete the weekend’s festivities by providing alumni a chance to reflect on the success of the reunion weekend. All alumni are encouraged to come together to break bread and rejoice in fellowship.
GospelFest ~ Sunday, October 5, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., at CMNH.
 The 3rd Annual GospelFest will lift your spirits and send you sailing home on a high note. Hosted by Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones and featuring the vocal talent of area gospel singers, including alumna Kelly Chapman, the 3rd Annual GospelFest is sure to bring down the house!
Accommodations ~ InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center, Cleveland, OH
African American Alumni returning for their reunion are encouraged to click here to contact the InterContinental Hotel web site and proceed directly to their reservation desk. OT Make reservations for the Suites and Guesthouse, alumni can also contact the InterContinental Hotel directly via telephone at 216-707-4000. The rates for the reunion guests are as follows:
- Intercontinental Hotel $129.00 per night/single & double occupancy
- Intercontinental Suites $99.00
- Guesthouse $89.00
If you are an African American alumnus and want to learn more about the African American Alumni Reunion committee, please contact Sharon Jordan-Davis, at (216) 368-6913 or e-mail alumniweekend@case.edu.
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