Our experience is not only religion-based and Christ-centered, but also family-oriented. Remember your campus "sister" or "brother?" How about that teacher who believed you could do it, when you doubted yourself? Reflect back on your time at Oakwood and the events that helped shape your life. 

We invite the members of the Honored Classes - 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 - to celebrate with your friends the milestones you have accomplished since your graduation from Oakwood. To our Honorees - thank you for your fundraising efforts! The monies you have raised will benefit students currently at "the Oaks."

I pray Homecoming 2015 will be a spirit-filled and enjoyable weekend for everyone. Come early on Thursday morning and stay until late Sunday afternoon. Your contact information is important to us, so please - don't forget to register. We are building our alumni database and we want to be able to reach you.   

Even though we don't celebrate Easter as the world celebrates, we cannot forget the Resurrection. I thank God for His son, Jesus, who died on the cross to save us from sin. I pray that one day soon, we will reunite with each other on that great "Homecoming Day" when we will see our Jesus face to face.

Jennifer Mosley Stone, '78, DDS

President, Oakwood University Alumni Association

The goals of the Office of Alumni Relations are to:

• Strengthen the bond between the University and our alumni;
• Create programs which match the interests and needs of the alumni;
• Maintain and build upon the positive relationships we have with our more seasoned alumni;
• Increase the participation, involvement, and communication with our younger alumni;
• Continue to serve as the primary communications link between the University and the Alumni Association. 

Achieving these goals will require a tremendous team effort, and it will be important to enlist the assistance of University administration, friends of the University, and of course...you, our Alumni!

We recognize, acknowledge, and embrace our alumni as vital stakeholders in the advancement of the University. Therefore, we encourage all alumni to participate in and support the programs, services, events and activities collectively known as "Alumni Weekend." Please stay connected through involvement and participation in the Oakwood University Alumni Association.

We also encourage each of you to be ambassadors for Oakwood in your respective communities, by assisting with the recruitment of students and by supporting programs with your time, talent, and finances.

Help us keep the "Oakwood Experience" alive!

Looking forward to seeing you,

Edith Pruitt

Coordinator, Alumni Relations 

12:00 p.m. - Basketball Tournament (admission charge)

Ashby Auditorium/Gym (OU Campus)

Contact: Simon Jacob - 256-479-0470 | sjacob@oakwood.edu

12:00-3:00 p.m. - Alumni Registration

Tent - Cunningham Hall (OU Campus)

Contact: Meredith McCoy McGraw - 615-474-3262 | meres3sons@hotmail.com

1:00-2:00 p.m. - WJOU Praise 90.1 FM "Open House"

Oakwood Industries Building

4920 University Square, Huntsville, AL 35816 (5 min. from campus)

Contact: Reggie Hicks - 256-726-7418 | rhicks@oakwood.edu

2:00-4:00 p.m. - 2nd Annual Lectureship on the Black SDA Church in the United States

"Adventist Regional Conferences in the 21st Century"

C.T. Richards Chapel, Moseley Complex (OU Campus)

Discussing the relevance of Black Conferences in "post racial" America.

Free, open to Alumni and guests.

Contact: Dr. Russell Seay - 256-726-7375 | rseay@oakwood.edu

6:30 p.m. - UNCF Gala - (black tie event; adults: $75/students: $35)

Featuring: Naturally 7

Von Braun Center, North Hall

Tickets can be purchased online at www.oakwood.edu/uncf

Contact: OU Office of Development - 256-726-7584

7:30 a.m.  Lynn Ross Golf Tournament (registration fee: $150)

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Hampton Cove

450 Old Highway 431 South, Huntsville, AL 35763

Contact: Adam Maycock - 407-358-4542 | ouaagolf@gmail.com

8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Clara Peterson-Rock Museum Open House

Eva B. Dykes Library Entrance (OU Campus)

Identify photos from the past: "Who? What? When? and Where?"

Contact: Heather James - 256-726-7259  | hjames@oakwood.edu

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Basketball Tournament (admission charge)

Ashby Auditorium/Gym (OU Campus)

Contact: Simon Jacob - 256-479-0470 | sjacob@oakwood.edu

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Alumni Registration

Tent - Cunningham Hall (OU Campus)

Contact: Meredith McCoy McGraw - 615-474-3262 | meres3sons@hotmail.com

9:30-11:30 a.m. - Nursing Advisory Council

Cooper Science Complex, Building #3 (OU Campus)

Contact: Udell Darville - 770-897-6159 | udelldarville@att.net

OU Nursing Dept. - 256-726-7287 | Nursing@oakwood.edu 

10:00-11:30 a.m. - OUMDA Presents 33rd Annual Rhyne-Duncan Medical Symposium

Cooper Science Complex Auditorium Building 3 (OU Campus)

Contact: Dr. S. Gullo - 256.726.8377 | sgullo@oakwood.edu or Nicole Haughton - 513-238-8316 | nicole.haughton@gmail.com 

11:30 a.m. - Bessie Carter Hall Dedication

Bessie Carter Hall

Contact: Kisha Norris - 256-726-7201 | development@oakwood.edu

11:00 a.m. - English and Foreign Language Panel

Moran Hall, Room 100 (OU Campus)

Contact: Gloria Brooks - 256-726-7186 | gbrooks@oakwood.edu

11:30 a.m. - C-100 Annual Constituency Luncheon

Wade Hall (OU Campus)

Contact: Elinor Eakins - 256-426-5513 | emomael@apt.net 

12:00 p.m. - ABAN (Association of Black SDA Nurses) Meeting

"Ethics in Nursing" - CEUs (2 hours); fees apply.

Cooper Science Complex (OU Campus)

Contact: Charlie Jo Morgan - 909-754-1792 | charliejomoran@gmail.com

1:00 p.m. - Chemistry Department Alumni Mixer & Poster Presentation

Cooper Science Complex, Building 1,  Room 233 (OU Campus)

Contact: Dr. Kenneth LaiHing - 256-726-8463 | laihing@oakwood.edu or Sheila Jackson - 256-726-7112

2:00-3:30 p.m. - Class of 1995: Lunch at Mei Wei Asian Diner

6295 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806

Contact: Michael Smith - MICHAEL.SMITH@cobbk12.org

2:00-4:00 p.m. - WJOU Praise 90.1 FM "Open House"

Oakwood Industries Building

4920 University Square, Huntsville, AL 35816 (5 min. from campus)

Contact: Reggie Hicks - 256-726-7418 | rhicks@oakwood.edu

6:30 p.m. - Vespers (Oakwood University SDA Church - OU Campus)

Speaker: Elder Ivan Williams (Ministerial Dept., North American Division

Contact: Charles Williams - 256.457.4905 | charle131@bellsouth.net

8:30 p.m. - Concert - "Running Back to the 80s"

Oakwood University Church

9:00 a.m. - Sabbath School

Von Braun Center Arena

Contact: Pastor Darryl Howard - 404-454-0292 | dlhyouth@yahoo.com

Live streamed at media.oakwood.edu

10:45 a.m. - Divine Worship

Speaker: Dr. Delbert Baker

Von Braun Center Arena

Contact: Dr. Jennifer Stone  678-464-4692 | jstone9202@aol.com

Live streamed at media.oakwood.edu
 

10:45 a.m. - Class of 1995 - let's go to church and worship together! Meet at 10:45 a.m. for seating arrangements on the ground flood in the VBC Arena. Class picture on arena stage immediately following church service.

Contact: Michael Smith - MICHAEL.SMITH@cobbk12.org

2:00 p.m. - Alumni Awards Dinner & Program

Von Braun Center, East Banquet Hall (Adult/Child: $35)

Contact: Dawn Allston-Hovis - 205-919-1394 | allstonm@bellsouth.net

3:00-5:00 p.m. - Class of 1965 Lunch

Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks Leadership Center (OU Campus)

5:00 p.m. - 70s & 80s Reunion

Moran Hall (OU Campus)

Contact: Vera Lopez - 256-527-2214 | vlopex20@hotmail.com

7:00 p.m. - "Alma Blackmon Aeolians" Concert, featuring Wintley Phipps

Oakwood University Church

Contact: Jason Max Ferdinand - 256-726-7277 | jmferdinand@oakwood.edu

7:00 p.m. - Voices of Triumph 20th Reunion Concert

First SDA Church

1303 Evangel Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35816

Contact: Brian Jones - 646-409-5280 | bmjones123@aol.com

8:00-9:00 p.m. - USM Alumni Mixer (light refreshments served)

Millet Activity Center/racquetball court

Contact: Edith Pruitt - 256-726-7039 | alumni @oakwood.edu

8:00 p.m. - Midnight - Basketball Tournament

Ashby Auditorium (Gym) - OU Campus. Admission charge.

Contact: Simon Jacob - 256-479-0470 | sjacob@oakwood.edu

8:00 p.m. - Midnight - 70s Themed Skating Party

The MAC (skating rink, OU Campus) . $3 per person; current students free with ID

Contact: Raymond King - 256-726-7387 | rsking@oakwood.edu

9:00 p.m. - 12th Annual Edward Woods, Jr., Rook Tournament

Registration fee: $20 per team.

Embassy Suites-Madison Room,  800 Monroe St. NW, Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: Kim Britton - 404-983-3679 | LawrenceBritton@hotmail.com

7:15 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk and Kid Fun 1K Run/Walk KICK-OFF (Fun Stretch)

Bookstore (OU Campus)   

Registration fee: General $25; Student $10, Children $5.

Contact: Daniel Smith - 407-687-7400

8:00-11:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk and Kid Fun 1K Run/Walk

Bookstore (OU Campus)

Contact: Daniel Smith - 407-687-7400

8:00 a.m. - Alumni Weekend Vendors' Mall

Location: Behind Peterson Hall

Contact: OU Alumni Relations Office - 256-726-7039 

8:00-10:00 a.m. - Class of 1985 Breakfast

Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks Leadership Center (OU Campus)

Contact: David Person - 256-701-2594

9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. - Basketball Tournament

Ashby Auditorium (Gym). Admission Charge.

Contact Simon Jacob - 256-479-0470 | sjacob@oakwood.edu

10:00 a.m. - Social Work Alumni Breakfast 

Wade Hall (OU Campus). Admission: $15

Contact: Lorraine Frye - 256-726-7443 |  socialwork@oakwood.edu

10:00 a.m. - OU Alumni Association Annual Meeting

Cooper Science Complex Auditorium, Building 1 (OU Campus)

Contact: Dr. Jennifer Stone - 678-464-4692

10:00 a.m. - Class of 1995  Let's go back to old times and eat in OU's Dining Hall.

Immediately following breakfast, Class of '95 will take a picture with T-shirts outside of Blake Center.

Contact: Michael Smith - MICHAEL.SMITH@cobbk12.org

10:00-11:00 a.m. - LEAP Information Session

McKee Business & Technology Complex (lower level)

Contact: Ellengold Goodridge - 256-726-7093 | egoodridge@oakwood.edu

10:00 a.m. - Business & Information Systems Brunch

McKee Business & Technology Complex Dining Room (lower level)

Contact: Marcia Lucombe - 256-726-7076, 256-726-7070 | mlucombe@oakwood.edu

10:00 a.m. - Noon - Biology Department Alumni Meet & Greet Breakfast

Cooper Science Complex, Room 123

Contact: Nicole Haughton - 513-238-8316 | nicole.haughton@gmail.com

10:00 a.m.-12:00 Midnight - Clara Peterson-Rock Museum Open House

Eva B. Dykes Library Entrance (OU Campus)

Identify photos from the past: "Who? What? When? And Where?"

Contact: Heather James - 256-726-7259  | hjames@oakwood.edu

11:00 a.m. - Psychology Department Alumni Mixer

Green Hall, Room 206 (OU Campus). Admission: $10

Contact: Dr. Cherryl Galley - 256-726-7050 | cgalley@oakwood.edu

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - OU Student Arts Showcase

Steps of Ashby Auditorium/Gym (OU Campus)

Contact: Raymond King - 256-726-7387 | rsking@oakwood.edu

6:30-9:30 p.m. - Communication Alumni Recognition Banquet

McKee Business & Technology Complex Dining Room (lower level)

Contact: Angel Ewing - 256-726-7533