Schedule
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Our schedule page is being regularly updated. Please check back here for updates on programming and locations.
Thursday, April 13
- 3-5 p.m. Check-in at the Holtzman Alumni Center
- 7-9 p.m. Early Arriver Meet-Up at Bull and Bones
Friday, April 14
- 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Check-in at the Holtzman Alumni Center
- 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Grab and Go Breakfast at the Holtzman Alumni Center
- 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info Booth in the Black Cultural Center, Squires Student Center
- 9:15-11 a.m. Tours
- Tours will run in both locations from 9:15-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m.
- UJIMA Living Learning Community (Peddrew-Yates Residence Hall)
- SOAR House (207 W. Roanoke St., Blacksburg, Virginia 24061)
- Tours will run in both locations from 9:15-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m.
- 11 a.m.-Noon. Meet and Greet/Q&A with the Black Faculty/Staff Caucus (Black Cultural Center-BCC, First Floor, Squires Student Center)
- Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch and Free Time in BreakZone and Black Cultural Center
- 2-3:30 p.m. Student and Alumni Networking and Engagement in Brush Mountain A and Room 300, Squires Student Center
- 4-5:30 p.m. College Receptions, various locations
- College of Architecture, Arts, and Design - The Armory Art Gallery (203 Draper Road NW, Blackburg, Virginia 24060)
- Pamplin College of Business - Pamplin Atrium
- College of Engineering - Kelly Hall 310
- College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences - The Maroon Door (418 N. Main St., Blacksburg, Virginia 24060)
- College of Science - Cascades Room, The Inn at Virginia Tech
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - PK's Bar and Grill (432 N. Main St. B, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060)
- Doors open at 6 p.m. Overton Step Show in Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center
- If you purchased a step show ticket through your BAR registration, your ticket will be provided at check in. If interested in purchasing a ticket to the Overton Step Show, contact the chairman of the event, Emmanuel McNeil, at emmanuelpm@vt.edu. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door, if not previously sold out
- 7 p.m. Feel Good Friday: Dinner and party with music provided by DJ Shakim (casual attire) at Latham Ballroom, The Inn at Virginia Tech (dinner begins at 7 p.m. and DJ Shakim from 9 p.m. to midnight)
- Includes two drink tickets for the evening and additional drinks can be purchased as desired
- 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wine Down at the Holtzman Alumni Center with music, desserts, and coffee
Saturday, April 15
- 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Check-in at the Holtzman Alumni Center
- 8:30-10:30 a.m. Grab and Go Breakfast and Hangout at the Holtzman Alumni Center
- 9 a.m. 3.2 Run in Remembrance (Separate registration recommended)
- Attendees are encouraged to meet up outside of the War Memorial Chapel before the run begins
- Attendees are encouraged to meet up outside of the War Memorial Chapel before the run begins
- Noon-3 p.m. Tailgate on Dietrick Lawn
- The tailgate includes two drink tickets. Additional drinks can be purchased
- The tailgate includes two drink tickets. Additional drinks can be purchased
- 3 p.m. Spring Football Game (Free admission with general seating)
- Please be aware of Virginia Tech Athletics' Clear Bag Policy.
- Please be aware of Virginia Tech Athletics' Clear Bag Policy.
- 6-7:30 p.m. Black Renaissance: Dinner (cocktail/black tie-optional attire) in Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center
- Please note that Student Registration does not include access to this event
- Dinner includes two drink tickets for the evening and additional drinks can be purchased. Dinner will be served from 6-7:30 p.m. only, dessert will be served following the awards ceremony at 9 p.m.
- 7:30 p.m. Celebrating Black Excellence: Influential Black Alumni Awards Program in Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center
- A limited number of seats are available in Commonwealth Ballroom with overflow seating in Jamestown Room
- Please note that Student Registration does not include access to this event
- A limited number of seats are available in Commonwealth Ballroom with overflow seating in Jamestown Room
- 9 p.m.-Midnight Black Renaissance Party (featuring DJ06) in Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center
- Please note that Student Registration does not include access to this event
- Please note that Student Registration does not include access to this event
- Midnight-2 a.m. Late Night Kickback at The Lyric (135 College Ave., Blacksburg, Virginia 24060)
- Please note that Student Registration does not include access to this event
- A cash bar will be available for all alcoholic beverages
Sunday, April 16
- 10-11:30 a.m.: Spiritual Celebration, Latham Ballroom at The Inn at Virginia Tech
