Alabama State University News September 20, 2017 ASU to Take Part in HBCU-9 United Sesquicentennial Celebration Alabama State University has partnered with eight other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in a national commemoration of the institutions' sesquicentennial celebrations. *** Alabama State University is one of nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2017. Representatives from each of the colleges will gather next week on the campus of Baltimore's Morgan State University to "exchange information and share innovations." In addition to ASU and Morgan State, the sesquicentennial institutions are Barber-Scotia College, Fayetteville State University, Howard University, Johnson C. Smith University, Morehouse College, St. Augustine's University and Talladega College. The "HBCU-9 United Sesquicentennial Celebration" is a week-long series of events focusing on the legacy and achievements not only of the nine institutions, but also on the accomplishments of other HBCUs across the nation. The national celebration was coordinated by a steering committee composed of representatives from each of the nine schools. Zillah M. Fluker, ASU's vice president for Institutional Advancement, served as the chair of the social media sub-committee. "This is an exciting time in the history of these nine schools," said Fluker. "We are celebrating their historical significance as a part of the fabric of American history, as well as their achievements as institutions of higher learning. Social media has been flooded with comments from alumni and other supporters who have embraced the messages of HBCU pride." United Sesquicentennial Events Schedule (HBCU9.org) Sunday, September 24, 2017 10 a.m. Worship Service * * * * * * * * * Thursday, September 28, 2017 7:30 p.m. HBCU-9 Sesquicentennial Choir Concert * * * * * * * * * Friday, September 29, 2017 6 - 8 a.m. Live Broadcast of Joe Clair Morning Show on WPGC Radio 8 a.m. HBCU-9 Pep Rally 8:30 a.m. HBCU-9 Unity Mile Torch Relay 9 a.m. Opening Ceremony of HBCU-9 United Sesquicentennial Leadership Summit 10 a.m. Leadership Round Table Discussion with HBCU-9 Chancellors and Presidents* "The Legacy of the HBCU-9" Moderator: April Ryan CNN Political Analyst and White House Correspondent for American Urban Radio *Seating Is Limited: Registration Required 12:30 p.m. HBCU-9 Luncheon* "Reclaiming Our Time" Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Maxine Waters Congresswoman from California *Seating Is Limited: Registration Required 2:30 p.m. Leadership Fireside Chat with HBCU-9 Chancellors and Presidents* "Challenges and Opportunities for HBCUs" Moderator: Ed Gordon Host of BET's Weekly with Ed Gordon *Seating Is Limited: Registration Required * * * * * * * * * Saturday, September 30, 2017 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 9:30 a.m. "HBCUs at 150-the State of the Union: A Conversation with The Congressional Black Caucus and National Educational Leaders" Keynote Speaker: Honorable Alma Adams Congresswoman from North Carolina Panel of Congressional and Educational Leaders Moderator: Honorable Kweisi Mfume Former Congressman and Former CEO National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/