Make plans to attend the 3rd Annual “Welcome Black” Homecoming Weekend on November 4-6, 2011. The weekend is hosted by the Austin Chapter of the Black Ex-Students of Texas & Texas Exes Black Alumni Steering Committee.
To register over the phone or for Table Sponsorships, contact Leticia Acosta at the Texas Exes at 512-471-3584.
Event tickets will not be mailed. Packages can be picked up beginning at the Legacy Celebration on Friday.
To volunteer or more event details, Contact Homecoming Co-Chairs, Douglas Henry 512-919-2418 or Michelle Ramsey 512-415-3816
Special Announcements
GAME TIME SET: Kickoff for Texas vs Texas Tech on Saturday, November 5 has been set for 11am.
NEW EVENT ADDED – Day Party: The Social Network & BEST Austin invite all alumni and friends to a Day Party on Saturday, 3pm-8pm at Hudson on 5th (301 W5th Street). 23 and up. No cover.
FREE ADMISSION to BLANTON MUSEUM EXHIBIT: The Blanton Museum of Art invites UT Black Alumni to the El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa exhibit during Homecoming Weekend plus enjoy a 10% discount in the Shop and Cafe. For more information about the exhibit, visit http://www.blantonmuseum.org/ for info about the exhibit. Tickets for admission will be available for pickup on November 4th.
BASKETBALL GAME: Still got game? Contact Reva Celeste Davis (email or call 936-288-1769) for more info on the Alumni v. Student Basketball Game on Saturday, November 5th. No entry fee. Men and Women are encouraged to sign up.
Friday, November 4th
THE LEGACY CELEBRATION
Door Prizes, Buffet Dinner, Silent Auction, Cash Bar, Music and more!
ATTIRE is Orange and White.
Etter-Harbin Alumni Center
2110 San Jacinto Blvd Austin, TX 78712
Cocktail Hour at 6:30pm. DInner at 7:30pm.
SOUL NIGHT (the After Party)
10pm – 2am at 11th Street Station
1050 E 11th Street Austin, TX 512-391-2331
Saturday, November 5th
THE HOMECOMING TAILGATE & GAME VIEWING
Co-sponsored by Eta Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
An all day affair! Food, Music and Prizes as we gather before the Longhorns take on Texas Tech.
On Campus at the MLK Statue (East Mall)
Starts during the day and will continue until the game is over. Game time 11AM.
DAY PARTY
3pm-8pm at Hudson on 5th (301 W5th Street @ 5th and Lavaca).
23 and up. Drink Specials all day. No cover.
Sunday, November 6th
THE BEST BRUNCH
Conclude the Homecoming Weekend at the Homecoming Brunch.
11am – 2pm at 11th Street Station Restaurant
1050 E 11th Street Austin, TX 512-391-2331
BEST and Steering Committee events benefit the BEST Scholarship Program and Black Alumni Endowment. If you cannot attend the weekend, we invite you to donate to the Scholarship Program.