Thursday, February 27, 2025 4pm to 6pm
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About this Event
Join us for a series of exciting events on our Coral Gables campus to highlight the achievements and contributions of Black alumni at the University of Miami. Below you'll find all the events taking place from February 23 to March 2 on our campus and across the country.
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University of Miami, Coral Gables Campus Events 🌴
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Thursday, February 27:
Black Alumni Scholarship Reception
Time: 4 - 6 P.M.
Location: Iron Arrow Room - Shalala Student Center
Join us in honoring and celebrating the awardees of the Black Alumni Society Scholarship and the Center for Global Black Studies Research Fellowship. The reception will include remarks from university leadership and the Black Alumni Society, featuring student performances. We invite you to join us in congratulating all of our students' accomplishments.
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Friday, February 28:
Black State of the U
Time: 5 - 7 P.M.
Location: Lakeside Village Auditorium (Zoom option available as well)
A panel discussion on Black achievement at the U.
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Post Reception/Mixer
Time: 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: Lakeside Village Training Room 1084
Reception and mixer with students and alumni.
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Saturday, March 1:
Students of Culture Symposium:
“The Story of We: Echoes of Yesterday, Voices of Today”
Lunch & Learn
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Shalala Student Center Ballrooms
Join UM students for our distinguished keynote speaker and lunch during the student symposium program.Â
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Sunday, March 2:
UTrailblazers’ Memory Lane Interactive Showcase and Brunch
Time: 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Location: Kislak Center
Brunch and interactive presentation on Black history at the University of Miami.
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Traveling in town to join the celebration?
Please review the hotel recommendations below:
1. THesis Hotel (0.1 miles from UM campus)
2. Loews Coral Gables (2 miles from UM campus)
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Can’t make it back to campus? Look below for a Black Alumni Week celebration in your city.
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Saturday, February 22:
 Chicago ’Canes: Bronzeville Bus Tour
Time: 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Location: DuSable Museum of African American History
Sunday, February 23:
Washington D.C. ’Canes at the Smithsonian
Time: 2 - 5 P.M.
Location: National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Houston 'Canes | Black Alumni Sunday Funday Mixer
Time: 1 - 3 P.M.
Location: Notes Wine & Music Bar
Monday, February 24:
Atlanta ’Canes Community: Black Alumni Mixer
Time: 7 - 9 P.M.
Location: TEN ATL Bar & Lounge (East Atlanta Village)
Tuesday, February 25:
Broward County ’Canes Community: Black Alumni Mixer
Time: 6 - 8 P.M.
Location: Velvet Lounge & Cafe
Wednesday, February 26:
Palm Beach County ’Canes Community: The UM Black Experience Mixer
Time: 6 - 8 P.M.
Location: Historical Society of Palm Beach County
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