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Upcoming Events
Black Alumni Weekend 2024
April 19-21, 2024 | University of Virginia
Tickets for BAW 2024 are on sale now! Whether it’s your first weekend or you’ve been attending the inaugural event in 1985, we can’t wait to see you back on Grounds in April. Visit www.uvabaw.com for more information.
UVA Black Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament
April 18, 2024 | 1-6 p.m. ET
Join us April 18 at Spring Creek Golf Club in Zion Crossroads, Virginia for a UVA Black Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament. Prepare to tee off amidst lush greens and scenic vistas at a Top 100 public golf course in the United States as we celebrate the spirit of the University of Virginia’s Black Alumni community! For further inquiries or to confirm your attendance, please fill out this Google Form or reach out to Carter Whitelow at whitelowc24@darden.virginia.edu for details.
Saturday Night Soiree
April 20, 2024 | 8 p.m. ET
The UVA Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will host the Saturday Night Soiree, a night of music and dancing at the Jefferson Theater, during Black Alumni Weekend.
This event is FREE and open to all* in the community. Get Tickets.
Come out for an exciting evening featuring live music from Secret Society, D.C.’s #1 party band, and mixes from DJ Spark, “L.A’s most treasured female turntablist.”
Doors open at 7 p.m., and a reception with light fare from local Black-owned caterers like Pearl Island and Vegan Comforts Soul Food will be available from 7-8 p.m.
*This event is 18+. IDs will be checked for all attendees upon entry and wristbands will be issued to designate patrons over 21. Patrons under 21 will not be able to purchase alcohol.
Jefferson Theatre
110 E Main Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
United States
Darden’s First Black Trailblazers
Monday, April 22, 2024 | 5 – 6 p.m. ET
Darden’s Carter T. Whitelow, EMBA Class of 2024, will facilitate a panel discussion with six of Darden’s first Black Trailblazers. Please RSVP in advance for this in-person event.
Forum Hotel
540 Massie Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Past Events
Deliberation: An Analysis of 45’s Trials
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. ET
Join us for an evening of analysis and discussion on the ongoing legal matters related to the Black community and a former president. Please RSVP in advance for this virtual event.
ACC – SEC Hump Day Happy Hour
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 6:30-11:30pm ET
Calling all ACC and SEC Black Alumni in the Greater Atlanta area! The ACC and SEC Black Alumni Network groups are co-hosting a game watching/ networking event for the ACC vs. SEC Men’s Basketball Challenge at the Hudson Grille. Come through and rep your conference and Network with Black Alumni from ACC and SEC schools. Great games from 2 very competitive conferences will be on multiple screens. Good food and drinks with great people! Please RSVP in advance for this in-person event.
Hudson Grille
6317 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
United States
Healing and Hope with Hoos
Monday, November 13, 2023 | 8 p.m. ET
Join Black Alumni as we create a caring community space in the one-year remembrance of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry. Please register in advance for this virtual event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.
Sponsored by: Ubunye Wellness & Mental Health and Athletics Committees
November 13th Anniversary Remembrances
November 10-13, 2023 | University of Virginia and Charlottesville Community