Events & Reunions
The Africana Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
Sponsored by:
Tufts Black Alumni Association and the Africana Center
Location: The Charles Hotel
1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA | See Map
When: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 2:00 pm - Sunday, February 21, 2010, 12:30 am (iCal)
Description
Tufts University Alumni Association and Tufts Black Alumni Association invites you to the 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala for the Africana Center at Tufts.
Help us to commemorate our rich history by recognizing and honoring Tufts students, faculty, staff, alumni and local community partners for their vast contributions to raising the social consciousness of our communities. Please join us as we celebrate: “Our Past, Our Future: Honoring Forty Years of Leadership & Service”
Celebration Schedule
2:00 - 4 pm - Welcome Reception and Campus Tour, The Africana Center
4:00 - 5:30 pm - A Conversation with President Bacow, Gifford House
6:30 - 7:15 - 40th Anniversary Gala: Registration & Reception, The Charles Hotel, Harvard Square
7:15 - 8 pm - Dinner
8:00 - 9 pm - Program
9:00 pm - Closing Remarks from the Africana Center and Tufts Black Alumni Association
9:30 pm - 12:30 am Dessert and Dancing
RSVP
Please register online by February 16.
Cost
General Admission - $100
Young Alumni (class of 2000 - 2009) - $50
Students - $25
Contact
For more information, please contact Jonathan Kaplan at jonathan.kaplan@tufts.edu.
Itinerary
Cocktail Reception
Dinner
Celebration Video
Welcome: Katrina Moore, Director, Africana Center
Remarks: President Lawrence S. Bacow
Dinner
Musical Tribute: Essence
The Africana Center Leadership Awards
Closing Remarks: Tufts Black Alumni Association
Musical Tribute: Third Day Gospel Choir
Dessert and Dancing
