Reunion 2006 Celebrated Diverse Communities
Here are some exciting events that celebrated diverse communities during last Reunion Weekend.
Friday, May 26
Multicultural Alumni Committee (MAC) Reception
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Brown Alumni Association's Multicultural Alumni Committee (MAC)
kicked off reunion weekend with a celebration of Brown's Third World
Community and multicultural alumni affinity groups (A4, BULAC, &
IPC). This annual event honors the achievements of our student and
alumni leaders. Entertainment and light refreshments served. Maddock
Alumni Garden Tent.
Third World Center Reception
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Classmates and friends mingled in the renovated TWC lounge and enjoyed
the musical talents of fellow alumni. Third World Center, 68 Brown
Street.
Saturday, May 27
"There Should Be More Water" Poetry & Print Collaborative
2:00 pm
A collaboration by Jarita Davis ’96 and Alexandra Huttinger ’96,
included this series of poems and prints that focuses on Cape Verdean
and Cape Verdean-American culture. Alex and Jarita talked about
creative processes and how their collaboration evolved. John Hay
Library, Lownes Room.
Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance (A4) Celebration
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A4 recognized the Class of 2006 and their families with an afternoon of
hospitality and entertainment. Included performances by student groups,
and a new feature film screening of Purity, by NaRhee Ahn ’93. Open to
students, alumni, community members, and friends. Petteruti Lounge.
Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC) Annual Meeting and Reception
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
This year's annual meeting featured the induction of the Inman Page
Black Alumni Council's newly elected officers. Refreshments served at
the post-meeting reception. Open to all alumni and friends.
Smith-Buonnano Hall.
Brown University Latino Alumni Council (BULAC) Reception
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BULAC reception. Third World Center, 68 Brown Street.
TBGALA (Transgender, Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alumni) Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This annual tradition brings graduating seniors and their families
together with alumni, faculty, administrators, and staff. Cocktails and
light refreshments served. Robinson Hall.
Latino Commencement Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
An evening dedicated to celebrating the Latino graduating class of 2006
and their families. Open to all Alumni. Program included remarks by
guest speaker, Joseph L. Perez ’93, M.D., the newly elected BULAC
President (2006 – 2008). Verney-Woolley Dining Hall.
ONYX Rites of Passage Ceremony
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Graduating seniors received their "Rites of Passage" stoles during this
dinner and ceremony, a traditional precursor to the Commencement
exercises. Seniors, their families, alumni, and faculty all took part.
Pizzitola Sports Center. Tickets: $15
