Black Alumni Weekend Schedule
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM – BAW Career Expo, Panel, and Mixer
Location – The Mill Foyer, Ballroom M, and Gallery
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Future Alumni Silent Party
Location – Colvard Union – Foster Ballroom
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – BAW24 Attendee Check-In and Open House
Attendees can pick up name badges, wristbands, welcome packets, and event schedules
Location – The Mill Foyer
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM –Athletic Luncheon
Presented by: Tito’s Handmade Vodka; Location – Scoreboard Club, Davis Wade Stadium
4:00 PM – MSU Baseball vs Air Force.**
Location – Dudy Noble Field
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM –“Starkville Nights” Awards & Scholarship Gala
Presented by Hideoki; Location – The Mill Ballroom
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM – BAW After Party
Location – Level III, Downtown Starkville
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM –Dr. Richard Holmes & John Barnes Brunch
Presented by College of Arts & Sciences and African American Studies Program
Location – The Mill Ballroom M
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Ring Your Bell and Tell Your Tale Project Intro, Background, Purpose, Trailer and Discussion
Location – The Mill Ballroom M
1:00 PM – MSU Basketball vs Arkansas. **
Location – Humphrey Coliseum
4:00 PM – MSU Baseball vs Air Force. **
Location – Dudy Noble Field
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM –BAW24 Day Party
Hosted by Rita Brent and featuring urban trivia
Presented by Crystal and Branden Vincent| Location – The Mill Ballroom
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM –Doug E Fresh, Live from State Theater
Presented by Yokohama Tire| Location – State Theater, Downtown Starkville
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM – After Party with Entertainment
Location – State Theater, Downtown Starkville
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM –Gospel Brunch
Featuring Gospel Artist Shelby Greer and the Black Voices
Presented by Division of Access, Opportunity, and Success | Location – The Mill Ballroom
1:00 PM – MSU Baseball vs Air Force. **
Location – Dudy Noble Field
BAW24 What to Wear:
Athletic Lunch – Maroon and White / MSU Attire
Starkville Nights and Scholarship Gala – Formal/Semi-Formal Attire
Day Party – Casual and Greek Letter Clothing
Gospel Brunch – Sunday Best
** Athletic Tickets must be purchased separately online, and in advance. Use code: BAW24