ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS VS MS VALLEY DELTA DEVILS 9/3 Hampton University, Chicago, IL Chicago Football Classic www.chicagofootballclassic.biz 9/10 Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA 9/17 Tuskegee University, Huntsville, AL Louis Crews Classic www.louiscrewsclassic.com 9/24 Grambling State University, Grambling, LA 10/1 University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Huntsville, AL 10/8 MS Valley State University, Huntsville, AL Homecoming 10/15 Texas Southern University, Huntsville, AL 10/29 Alabama State University, Birmingham, AL Magic City Classic www.themagiccityclassic.com 11/5 Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS 11/12 Jackson State University, Huntsville, AL 11/19 Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 12/10 SWAC Championship, Birmingham, AL IN THIS ISSUE: Schedule of Events, Hotel Information and More! www.aamu.edu
Homecoming & Class Reunion Schedule of Events October 2-8, 2011 THEME: Bulldog Fever: Catch it Sunday, October 2-5 pm -Gospel Explosion - Elmore Gym 3 pm - 4:30pm Reunion Class Meetings Arthur Bond Engineering Building Monday, October 3-6:30 pm -Miss A&M Coronation - Elmore Gym -Homecoming Ball 8:30 pm Knight Center Tuesday, October 4-8 pm -Fashion Show - Elmore Gym Wednesday, October 5-12 pm-2 pm -ESW - The Taste of the HILL The Quad 7 pm -Comedy Show Elmore Gym 10 pm -2nd Annual Normalite BonFire- Tailgate Parking Lot Thursday, October 6-11 am -2nd Annual Alumni Fish Fry and Pep Rally-The Block 3 pm - 6 pm -Alumni Reunion Registration and Hospitality Holiday Inn Downtown 7 pm -Class Reunion Fish Fry & Dance $35 Holiday Inn Downtown Friday, October 7-8 am -Class Reunion & Alumni Registration Student Health & Wellness Center 9 am Campus Tour 10 am On-Campus Parade 12 pm BET COLLEGE TOUR 12 pm -Alumni/Pre-Alumni Awards Luncheon $35 Ernest Knight Reception Center 7 pm Reunion Class Banquet $45 Ernest Knight Reception Center 9 pm Alumni Party with a Purpose J s Special Occasions 5080 Meridian St. N -256-859-5935 10 pm Until 5th Annual Dusk Til Dawn Party - Elmore Gym. Saturday, October 8-9 am Homecoming Parade Downtown Huntsville 11 am-1 pm Alumni Tailgate-Front of Stadium 12 pm Pre Game Show Alumni Band 1 pm Homecoming Game Kick Off Immediately aftergame Alumni Tailgate- Front of Stadium 7:30 pm Homecoming Step Show More information: Office of Students Activities 256-325-5615 PAYMENT OPTIONS Alumni support of Alabama A&M University through gifts to the 1875 Normalite Fund help to provide the resources for providing an exceptional education to deserving Alabama A&M students. Why BULLDOGS GIVE: No matter what reason you choose to give, your gift shows your commitment to Alabama A&M, your connection to your classmates, and your dedication. Ensure that the legacy of excellence passes to the next generation. Demonstrate the confidence in your education by enhancing the prestige of the University. Perpetuate the values endowed. Invest in programs that make a difference in the lives of students. Set the standard and serve as an example and leader to others. Check Amount Cash Amount Charge Amount American Express Discover MasterCard VISA Number Expiration Date CIV# Checks Payable To: AAMU Foundation
Reunion Registration Form Registration Payment Options Check Amount Cash Amount Charge Amount American Express Discover MasterCard VISA Card Number Expiration Date CIV # Checks Payable To: AAMU Alumni Association Name Class Year Address City/State/Zip Phone Phone Email Address Qty. Activity Cost Total Full Registration( Everything Listed Below) $140.00 Registration Only 25.00 Alumni/Pre Alumni Awards Luncheon 35.00 Class Reunion Banquet 45.00 Alumni Fish Fry & Dance 35.00 *ALL GUEST OF CLASS MEMBERS MUST REGISTER AND PAY FOR SELECTED EVENTS* Guest Name AAMU Class Year Bulldog Accommodations Holiday Inn - Downtown Reunion Headquarters 401 Williams Avenue, SW Huntsville, AL 35801 256-533-1400 Cut Off Date: September 6, 2011 Group Code: SAA Residence Inn 6305 Residence Inn Road Huntsville, AL 35806 256-895-0444 Studio: $94.00 One Bedroom Suite: $99.00 Two Bedroom Suite: $164.00 Cut Off: September 22, 2011 Country Inn & Suites 4880 University Drive Huntsville, AL 35816 256-837-4070; 800-456-4000 Room Rate: $85.00 Cut Off: September 12, 2011 Microtel Inn and Suites 1820 Chase Creek Row Huntsville, AL 35811 256-859-6655 Single: $49.95 Double: $59.00 Cut Off: September 30, 2011 Fairfield Inn 1385 Enterprise Way Huntsville, AL 35806 256-971-0921 Room Rate: $86.00 Cut Off: September 22, 2011 Embassy Suites Hotel 800 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801 256-539-7373 Single/Double: $119.00
70 th ANNUAL STATE FARM MAGIC CITY CLASSIC presented by COCA COLA ***SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*** When: October 26 29, 2011 as of July 13, 2011 Where: Legion Field Who: Alabama A&M University vs. Alabama State University Home Team: Alabama State University Hosts: Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University and Alabama Sports Foundation Celebrity Ambassador: Ticket Price: $25 Advance Reserved Ticket (Ticket price increases to $35 day of game) $20 General Admission Ticket (Ticket price increases to $30 day of game) Tickets can be purchased by logging on to www.themagiccityclassic.com OR Call Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 Schedule: Wednesday, October 26 10:00 am Magic City Classic Press Conference State Farm Headquarters LakeShore (head coaches, athletes, sponsors) Thursday, October 27 7:30 pm Magic City Classic Alumni Pep Rally B&A Warehouse (admission $10) Friday, October 28 *7:30 am Magic City Classic Scholarship Breakfast Harbert Center For information contact Birmingham Business Alliance at 205 241 8125 Saturday, October 29 8:00am McDonald s Magic City Classic Parade Downtown Birmingham 11:00am 2:30pm Halftime Coors Light Pre game Tailgate Party/Sponsor Village Legion Field 70 th Annual State Farm Magic City Classic presented by Coca Cola Legion Field Alabama A&M University vs. Alabama State University Half Time Show featuring Alabama State University & Alabama A&M University band performances *Event is not planned by the Alabama Sports Foundation, Alabama A&M or Alabama St Universities. Please contact organizer for detailed info. More Facts: The record for this rivalry between AAMU and ASU is 35 31 3 with AAMU leading. For more info: Contact Faye Oates, Alabama Sports Foundation at (205) 977 9335 www.themagiccityclassic.com
2011 CLASS REUNION ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR B. N. Cephus 50 B. N. Cephus is the fourth child of five children born to John and Adell Colston Cephus. Raised in Tuscaloosa, AL and educated in the Tuscaloosa Schools System, Cephus as most called him, recieved his primary education from 20th Street Elementary and his high school diploma from Industrial High. After graduating from high school, Cephus entered his beloved Alabama A&M College and in 1950 he recived a Bachelor s Degree in Math and Science. Cephus and his late wife of 52 years, Mattie Pegues Cephus, met at Alabama A&M. He has two daugthers: Cheryl(Cedric)Vickers and Felicia Turnley as well a two granddaughters, Alexandria and Ariel Turnley. Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of AAMU. Alabama A&M University Office of Alumni Affairs P. O. Box 348 Normal, AL 35762 www.aamu.edu