Black Alumni Weekend
The Auburn Alumni Association will be hosting its seventh annual Black Alumni Weekend on November 12-14, 2021, an annual three-day celebration featuring vibrant, family-friendly social events, and networking opportunities. It is a chance to celebrate the heritage, culture and legacy of Black alumni and forge the future for Black students at Auburn University. The weekend will coincide with the Auburn vs. Mississippi State football game.
Registration will open on July 24, 2021. A special discounted rate is available to the first 150 registrants!
Gogue Performing arts features Pattie Labelle
The Gogue Performing Arts is excited to announce that Patti LaBelle will perform Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. (CDT)
If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, with a 10% discount, please call the Box Office number (listed below) or visit https://aub.ie/labelle and follow the online directions below.
Phone instructions for Pattie LeBelle Tickets:
- Gogue Performing Arts Box office number – 334-844-8497
- Tell box office representative that you are with the Black Alumni Weekend group and give the code BAW21
- Contact and payment information will be collected at the time of purchase
- Tickets will be emailed
Online instructions:
- Visit https://aub.ie/labelle
- Click “Promotional Code” above the seating map
- Enter the code: BAW21
- The seats held for Black Alumni Weekend are in the balcony. You can access those seats only once the code has been entered. In the “Jump to” drop down, select “Balcony and Mezzanine” to see that section.
- Select the seat(s) you want and select the discounted price. Once the tickets are in your cart, click the “add to order” button
- Follow the instructions on the screen
- Tickets will be emailed
Black Alumni Weekend Hotel Accomodations
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika
Arrival Date: 12-Nov-2021
Departure Date: 14-Nov-2021
Rate: $319
Hotel: TownPlace Suites Marriott
Event Summary:
Auburn University Black Alumni Weekend
Arrival Date: 12-Nov-2021
Departure Date: 14-Nov-2021
Last Day to Book: 2021 Oct 11, Mon
Rate: $329
Hotel: TRU by Hilton
Event Summary:
Auburn University Black Alumni Weekend
Arrival Date: 12-Nov-2021
Departure Date: 14-Nov-2021
Last Day to Book: 2021 Oct 11, Mon
Rate: $322
Black Alumni Weekend Awards
The Black Alumni Weekend Award recognizes recipients for outstanding achievements in their professional lives, personal integrity and stature and service to the university.
2020 RECIPIENTS
Simona Black ’94, Curriculum in Professional Nursing
Randy Bradley ’97, Computer Engineering
Victoria David ’99, Forestry Management
Sharlene Evans ’86, Industrial Engineering
Andre Harrison ’06, Administration of Elementary Education/Secondary Education
Sonya Jenkins ’92, Applied Mathematics
Cheniece Kelleher ’13, Hotel & Restaurant Management
Abra Lee ’02, Horticulture
Wade Scott ’76, Pharmacal Science
Tell Us Your Story
Share your own personal story and add to the history of the African-American experience at Auburn University by clicking the button below.
Alumni can also donate scrapbooks, diaries, journals, letters, photographs and other items related to their time at Auburn University to the Special Collections and Archives Department. In doing this we can ensure that future generations know what life was like for years to come. To make a donation, contact Tommy Brown at 334-844-1733.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is Black Alumni Weekend 2021?
When does online registration for Black Alumni Weekend 2021 open and close?
How much does it cost to attend BAW 2021?
What does the registration fee include?
Where is lodging available during BAW 2021?
Are children/families invited to attend?
Do I need a parking pass to park on campus?
All vehicles that park on the Auburn University campus must display a valid Auburn University parking permit. As an honored campus guest, visitor or vendor, please acquire the appropriate parking pass from the Parking Services Office. To do so, please visit one of the following locations to obtain proper information and permit.
- The AU Parking Services office located at 330 Lem Morrison Drive.
The main entrance to Parking Services is on the second level of the South Quad Parking Deck. Don’t worry, there’s guest parking right by the door just for you. - For your convenience, a drive-thru window is located on the ground level of the Parking Services Office and guest parking permits may be obtained there as well.
- Stadium Deck Office:Parking Services has an office located at the entrance of the ramp leading to the fourth level in the Stadium Deck to issue permits to visitors/guests.
For more information, please visit the Parking Services website or contact them at (334) 844-4143.
Will there be event parking?
Friday, November 12
- Parking for registration check-in is available in The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center parking deck. Self-Parking and valet are available. You must remove your cars from the deck by 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13 or your car will be towed.
Saturday, November 13
Sunday, November 14
- Parking location TBD.
What is the cancellation and refund policy for BAW 2021?
Requests can be made by calling (334) 844-1150 or emailing Alumni Programs at alumpgm@auburn.edu by 5:00 p.m. CDT on October 23, 2021. by 5:00 p.m. CST on October 25, 2021.