Ohio University Today, Fall/Winter 1997 - Black Alumni Reunion planned June 5-7

The 1995 Black Alumni Reunion on campus attracted a reuion-record 500 participants. Cable News Network anchor Leon Harris, BSC '83, was keynot e speaker.
“Holding on to Our Heritage, Building for Our Future” is the theme of the 1998 Black Alumni Reunion at Ohio University June 5-7. The Office of Alumni Relations encourages African-American and Hispanic alumni to participate in the reunion, which marks the 170th anniversary of the graduation of John Newton Templeton, OU’s first African-American graduate, in 1828.

The 1995 Black Alumni Reunion is recognized as the largest on-campus reunion in the history of the Alumni Association, and the alumni office staff is hoping for another large turnout this June in Athens.

Among the focuses of this year’s reunion is a Multicultural Mentor Program that encourages alumni interaction with current students. Interested alumni may submit an updated resume and information on the assistance they can provide to a student by Jan. 1 to: 1998 Black Alumni Reunion, Ohio University Office of Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 428, Athens, Ohio 45701-0428; or fax the materials to 614-593-4 310.

Accommodations for alumni returning for the 1998 Black Alumni Reunion are available at the Ohio University Inn, 614-593-6661; the Amerihost Inn, 614-594-3000; and the Days Inn, 614-592-4000. Those making reservations should ask for rooms reserved by the alumni office for the Black Alumni Reunion.

A registration brochure and schedule of events will be mailed in February to registered reunion participants. Alumni also can check out the Web page at www.ohiou.edu/alum/reunion.html or call the Alumni Hotline at 614-597-ALUM.