Weeklong Alabama State University Sesquicentennial Events that Centers on its Students!
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on September 18, 2017 Weeklong ASU Sesquicentennial Events that Centers on its Students! WHEN: Tuesday - Saturday NOTE: See the schedule below for a complete listing of times, events and locations. SPONSOR: ASU's College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (C.L.A.S.S.). The celebration continues for Alabama State University's 150th (Sesquicentennial) year anniversary as a school! This week - from Tuesday through Saturday - a series of celebratory events focused on its students is being sponsored by ASU’s second oldest college, which is the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (C.L.A.S.S.). Many of the C.L.A.S.S. events are open to the public and are sponsored to highlight the University’s rich and diverse history. This week's events highlight the C.L.A.S.S.’s dedication to "transformative education, cutting-edge research technologies, hands-on experience and service to humankind." Among the array of events being held this week includes such fun activities as: Poetry on the Steps, The Student & Alumni Concert, a Lunch with "The Dean" Mixer, and Saturday's C.L.A.S.S. Connection Day; as well as more (see the complete schedule below). The University’s Sesquicentennial Celebration began this summer and will end in the first week of February 2018, which coincides with ASU's Founder's Week. During this period of time up through February, the University will continue to host special events and programs that tell the rich and diverse history of ASU and recognizes the legacy of the institution, which was founded in Marion, Ala. by nine freed men (all of whom were former slaves) in July,1867. For more information on this week's C.L.A.S.S.’s events, call 334-229-5176. This Week's Complete Schedule of C.L.A.S.S. events is below. Tues., Sept. 19 Poetry on the Steps – Nancy’s Italian Ice on sale during the event 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Steps of Levi Watkins Learning Center (Library) or in case of inclement weather, the Library Lecture Room Wed., Sept. 20 Stop and Shop Clothing Drive ASU students select professional clothing -- free 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Patterson Hall, 1st floor Thurs., Sept. 21 Photos-Shoot of all of Today’s Publicity Competition Performers 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Steps of the ASU Dunn-Oliver Acadome Student/Alumni Concert 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | ASU Hardy Student Center Cybercafe` or the ASU Amphitheater @ the Hardy Student Center. Fri., Sept. 22 Lunch with Dean Mixer / DJ 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | ASU Shuttlesworth Dining Hall's Faculty Cafeteria Sat., Sept. 23 C.L.A.S.S. Connection Day 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | The ASU Academic Mall, grassy area off of North University Drive. News release written by media relations specialist Hazel Scott. Kenneth Mullinax contributed to Hazel's release. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
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