Alabama State University News Jun 08, 2012 ASU to Celebrate President's Weekend A weekend celebration is planned in observance of Alabama State University's President's Weekend, including the annual black-tie President's Gala. *** Alabama State University has planned an exciting series of activities in celebration of its President's Weekend July 20-22. "The entire point of the weekend is celebration," said Danielle M. Kennedy, vice president of University Relations. "We are celebrating the leadership of ASU and their efforts that have led to the phenomenal growth and transformation that is underway." >From a black-tie President's Gala to the First Lady's High Tea, the weekend festivities will offer friends and supporters an opportunity to come together for fun and fellowship, all in support of this great institution. Friday - July 20, 2012 President's Roundtable Hear from current and former ASU presidents about their experiences and accomplishments at the greatest level of University leadership. Time: 10 a.m. John L. Buskey Auditorium Dedication of Harris Way Hall Street on the ASU campus, from Carter Hill Road to the Interstate 85 Overpass, will formally be dedicated as Harris Way, in honor of ASU President William H. Harris. Time: Immediately following President's Roundtable Hall St. (Harris Way) President's Gala The President's Gala is a black-tie affair held to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the University's alumni, community partners and benefactors, as well as to raise funds for the University's various programs and activities. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Dunn-Oliver Acadome Attire: Black Tie Tickets: $150 Saturday - July 21, 2012 First Lady's High Tea This event is a wonderful occasion to honor ASU's first ladies who have supported their husbands during their times of leadership at this great institution. The event also will celebrate women in various levels of leadership. Time: Noon Location: J. Garrick Hardy Student Center Ballroom Tickets: $30 Saturday - July 21, 2012 Traditional Worship Service ASU will conclude the President's Weekend celebration by joining members of St. John's A.M.E. Church for a traditional worship service. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: St. John's A.M.E. 807 Madison Ave. Montgomery, AL SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-520-0593 Skype:sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (Lyrasis) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Register now http://www.hbculibraries.org/html/2012meeting-form.html for the October 21-23, 2012 HBCU Library Alliance 5th Membership Meeting and the Photographic Preservation Pre-Conference in New Orleans, LA. The Pre-Conference and Membership meeting are open to directors and other librarians.