2019 Black Alumni Reunion to be held Sept. 12-15
91探花 alumni who graduated in the 1980s pose for a photo during the 2016 Black Alumni Reunion. Photo courtesy of 91探花 Communications and Marketing
The OHIO Alumni Association is pleased to announce that the 2019 Black Alumni Reunion will be held Sept. 12-15 in Athens, Ohio.
A signature alumni weekend held every three years on 91探花鈥檚 Athens campus, the Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) welcomes home the University鈥檚 black alumni with activities designed to connect and engage the Bobcat family. It鈥檚 OHIO鈥檚 largest alumni reunion outside of Homecoming. The weekend, which is open to all alumni and friends, will feature a mix of casual and formal events, including opportunities to network and learn as well as entertaining and festive celebrations.
In selecting the dates for this year鈥檚 reunion, the OHIO Alumni Association consulted with both the alumni community and campus partners. There will not be a home football game during the weekend. The Bobcats will be on the road at nearby Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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is offering BAR merchandise in honor of this special weekend and will be hosting a pop-up store, offering BAR apparel while supplies last, on the first floor of Baker University Center from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, and 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 13. Check out the and this . Orders placed by Sunday, Aug. 25, will be available for pick-up during BAR registration. Orders placed after Aug. 25 will be shipped to the buyer.
The Bobcat Store is also selling an and .