Black Alumni Reunion 2003 Photos
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"Creating a Bond that Never Ends" was the 2003 Black Alumni Reunion theme. The reunion kicked off with a luncheon on Friday, August 1, 2003 in the Alumni Center.


Alumni gathered for a reception in the Alumni Center Conservatory on Friday evening.


The reunion gave alumni a chance to see old friends and to meet new people.


Alumni enjoyed good food, fellowship and music.


Dean and Linda Howard browse BSU news clippings and photographs.


The reunion was still going strong on Saturday August 2. Several participants attended a financial planning session presented by Rob Tyler of Tyler Financial.


Saturday's sessions also included a wine tasting sponsored by Chateau Thomas Winery.

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Eugene White '81EdS82EdD, Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, talks with fellow alumni and members of the BSUAA staff at the reunion.

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The Alumni Center Conservatory was the meeting place for a group photo.


Alumni gathered on Saturday evening for the Alumni Awards Dinner Program and Dance.

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Charmaine Powell '75, lights the candles during the awards dinner while Mike Chisley '73 speaks to the crowd.

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Dolores Coleman Buchanan, '52MA57, led the Alma Mater.

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Eugene White '81EdS82EdD, an Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, also served as the keynote speaker.

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Phil Anderson '95, presents Mary Dollison '64MAE74 with an Outstanding Alumni Award plaque.

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John "Beck" Hannaford, MA90, BSU special account analyst, poses with longtime friend Myland Brown, EdD68. Brown was a 2001 Outstanding Black Alumni recipient, and Hannford's father, John, was Brown's professor in 1968.


The reunion festivities concluded on Sunday, August 3 with a farewell brunch.


The three-day reunion was a success to all that attended. The Alumni Association and the Black Alumni Constituent Society hope that they helped the participants "Create a Bond that Never Ends."

Black Alumni 2003 Award Recipients
John Hall '72 (left) and Phil Anderson '95 (right) representing the Black Alumni Constituent Society, pose with the Outstanding Black Alumni Award recipients: (middle from left to right) Eugene White '81EdS82EdD, Mary L. Dollison '64MAE74, and Milbert O. Brown '78.

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2003 Black Alumni Reunion Participants