Marquette University Black Alumni Association in the ATL 

Join the Black Alumni Association to continue our journey of reconnecting, storytelling and sustaining our legacy which enthusiastically started at the Windy City event in November. Now we are heading south to embrace warm hospitality and network with fellow BAA alumni and admitted Marquette students from the Southeast.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 19 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST
(6:45 p.m. Brief program)
The Gathering Spot, 384 Northyards Blvd. NW, Atlanta
The Gathering Spot is a black-owned membership club for professionals in Atlanta's vibrant Midtown area.

All attendees will be entered into a raffle drawing for a Marquette prize.

Parking: On-site parking is available.

Attire: Casual chic and comfortable attire – wear your favorite blue and gold colors!

Pricing: $30 per person
Price includes a welcome wine pour and appetizer buffet. A cash bar will be available.

A portion of your registration fee is a non-refundable gift to the Black Alumni Association Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr., Scholarship Fund.

Copies of Black Marquette – In Their Own Words: Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success will be available for purchase at the event while supplies last.

This event is generously hosted by Angela Church, Comm '82, Robert Simpson, Sp '81, Valerie Wilson Reed, Sp '79, Darren Jefferson, Bus Ad '20, and the Marquette University Black Alumni Association.

Direct questions or special requests to Rachelle Shurn, Prof St '11, at rachelle.shurn@marquette.edu or (414) 288-4765.

Marquette is adhering to CDC and local guidelines for events and COVID precautions. The Gathering Spot will be administering temperature checks for all guests before entering the venue. Masks are encouraged when not actively eating or drinking. Thank you for your patience as we continually assess the fluid situation and communicate any changes. You can find the latest updates at marquette.edu/coronavirus.