September 27, 2022
On Sunday, Sept. 18, University Libraries held a get together for OHIO alumni attending the Black Alumni Reunion (BAR). Outside the fourth floor of Alden Library near Wolf Garden, button making and a curated display of materials helped conclude the weekend’s activities.
University Libraries worked hard to prepare for the incoming alumni with a week-long display being available for viewing on the fifth floor of Alden from Sept. 11 to Sept. 18. Many faces stopped by during the event to take a look at items such as newspapers and yearbooks, as well as listen to gospel singers and make mementos to take home.
Check out the photos by Charlie Nick / Ohio University Libraries from the event below:
Alumni gather to look through yearbooks at the button making station during this year’s Black Alumni celebration held outside of Alden Library’s fourth floor. To close out a celebratory weekend, alumni gathered to give final farewells to their friends and community.
Tynita White and Dr. Vickie V. Person, both Ohio University alumni, create their custom buttons at the button making station out of various materials such as old yearbooks.
Gail Washington, Ohio University alum, poses for a portrait with her new button made with her yearbook photo. Alumni were welcomed to enjoy an array of activities at the farewell event, and were encouraged to search through recycled yearbooks to create buttons out of old photos personal to them.
Kimberly L. King, Ohio University alum, enjoys the live vocal performance of Sharell Arocho, as a variety of music performances were held during the ending celebration.
Ty Carr, director for Alumni Diversity Initiatives, thanks alumni at the closing ceremony at this year’s Black Alumni Reunion weekend. As alumni gathered to say farewell, they were encouraged to sift through yearbooks, sing-along to music and have good conversations over muffins and coffee.
Ohio University alumni of the “Gospel Voices of Faith” gather to sing. As alumni gathered throughout the weekend, many rejoiced in a performance to celebrate everyone coming together.
Anthony Webb, Ohio University class of 1976 alum, smiles and looks through recycled yearbooks at the button making station.