May 30, 2024–June 2, 2024 – Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Black alumni, friends, students, and supporters from all colleges and universities are invited to join us for the 2024 Black Alumni Collective National Conference, to be held on the campuses of Rutgers University. This is an awesome opportunity to hear from Black alumni experts and thought leaders, build community among Black alumni worldwide, and expand your network of Black professionals. More…
Saturday, March 9, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Black Alumni Collective Annual Conference Virtual Edition
Meals identified on the agenda below are included except where noted with fee or on your own.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Black Alumni Golf Event – Rutgers Golf Course, Piscataway, NJ
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Black Alumni Collective Annual Conference Welcome Reception
Friday, May 31, 2024 – New Brunswick
8:00 am – 9:00 am – Arrival & Registration – Continental Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:00 am – BAC 2024 Conference Opening and Welcome
10:15 am – 11:30 am – President’s Panel with Dr. Jonathan Holloway, President of Rutgers University
11:45 am – 1:30 pm – Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm – Honoring the Past Workshop Sessions
- Concurrent Breakout Sessions – 4 concurrent sessions
- Racial Healing Circle (limited capacity per session) – 2 concurrent sessions
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm – Refreshment Break
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm – Treasuring the Present Workshop Sessions
- Concurrent Breakout Sessions – 4 concurrent sessions
- Racial Healing Circle (limited capacity per session) – 2 concurrent sessions
4:15 pm – 6:30 pm – Photoshoot Livingston Campus (Wear school colors of your alma mater)
6:30 pm – Dinner on Own
Saturday, June 1, 2024 – New Brunswick
8:00 am – 8:40 am – Arrival & Registration – Continental Breakfast
8:45 am – 9:00 am – Welcome to Day 2 – Trailblazer Video
9:00 am – 10:00 am – Feature Trailblazer: Paul Robeson Guest Speaker
10:00 am – 10:10 am – Refreshment Break
10:15 am – 11:30 am – Presentation featuring Dr. Jeffrey Robinson & Dr. Randall Pinkett
11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Meet the Authors
11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Community Service: Black Health and Wellness Fair
12:00 pm – 1:20 pm – Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm – Shaping the Future Workshop Sessions
- Concurrent Breakout Sessions – 4 concurrent sessions
- Racial Healing Circle (limited capacity per session) – 2 concurrent sessions
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm – Break
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm – Collective Call to Action General Session
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Conference Closing and Bridge to 2025 & 2026
5:00 pm – Dinner on Own
9:00 pm – 12:00 am – Scarlet & Black Party Hyatt Regency Brunswick Ballroom
Sunday, June 2, 2024 – New Brunswick
10:00 am – 11:00 am – Coffee and Refreshments Available Alumni House – Van Nest Hall
10:30 am – 10:45 am – Standing on Their Shoulders: A Tribute to Our Ancestors. The ringing of the Old Queens Bell in tribute to the Indigenous people, the enslaved individuals that built these halls, and our ancestors who came before us.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Worship Service, Kirkpatrick Chapel, Old Queens Campus, New Brunswick, NJ
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Post Conference Brunch Delta’s Restaurant (optional, fee)