Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 17 for the homecoming football game when the Bowie State Bulldogs will take on the Blue Bears of Livingstone College! Bowie State alumni and fans will be tailgating and reconnecting during homecoming week, September 11-18, 2011 and we invite you to come back to BSU to be involved in our annual celebration!
Events and activities in store for this year include the alumni cruise and alumni artist reception, a comedy show and concert featuring mainstream artists, and, of course, the parade and carnival on the day of the game. You don't want to miss out on these exciting events celebrating thetradition and legacy of our Bowie State University alumni, students and community.
More details about the events leading up to the game will be posted here on the official homecoming website soon. Check back for the announcement of the comedy show and concert lineup! Go Bulldogs!
GOLDEN LEGACY LUNCHEON, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. "The Never Ending Tale" Center for Learning and Technology Admission: Invitation Only
CORONATION, "The Beginning of an Unfinished Story" 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Matthew Riley III and Michelle McCleary Mr. and Miss Bowie State University Martin Luther King Jr. Communication Arts Center Samuel L. Myers Auditorium Formal or Business Attire Requested Doors open at 4:15 p.m. Admission: Free
CORONATION RECEPTION, 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Wiseman Student Center Admission: Invite Only
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
THE ALUMNI LEGACY - "Artist In Residence Exhibit" 10 a.m. - 4p.m. Featuring Artwork by Alumnus Clarence B. Mollock' 73 Come out to the Artist in Residence to take in some of the phenomenal work of Bowie State University alumni, open daily The Historic Goodloe Alumni House - Home of the first BSU Principal/President, (197/Laurel Bowie Rd and Lemon Bridge Rd.) Admission: Free The Historic Goodloe Alumni House The house was named for BSU's first principal, Donald Speed Smith Goodloe, who built the house for his family in 1915. Goodloe was also the first African-American graduate of Meadville Theological School in Chicago. Goodloe served at BSU from 1911 to 1921, and made many pleas to the state legislature to offer the school additional funding. During his tenure at BSU, Goodloe established the first summer session, increased student enrollment and faculty, established renovations for the men's living quarters and a new women's dormitory, and created a model elementary school for student teachers.
OPENING CELEBRATION, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. J. Alexander Wiseman Student Centre Patio Homecoming Kick off and Organizational Showcase Admission: Free
Miss. Bowie's Tea, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. J. Alexander Wiseman Student Centre, Room 102 Admission: Invite Only
"The King's Supper", 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Communication Arts Center Samuel L. Myers Auditorium Admission: Invite Only
DANCE FOR A CURE: The Golden Ticket, 7- 10 p.m. Leonidas James Physical Education Complex Admission: Free Dancers: Chris McCalister, Jeannie Jones, Brice Vick, YahZarah Dance 4 the Cure (D4TC) is a new phenomenon created for budding artists within the dance circuit. It is a Hip-Hop and Street Dance competition where solo dancers and teams compete for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to work with professional choreographers and dancers. Dance 4 the Cure was founded by Tuluv Maria Price and William Randolph Ridley, two friends who share performing arts backgrounds in music, dance, and theater. It was their vision to create an opportunity to bring together talented dancers and choreographers in an effort to support community-based initiatives focusing on HIV/AIDS services. This was shared with Vanessa Cooke, Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Center and Quon Wilson, HIV/AIDS Educator at Bowie State University who eagerly joined them in support of this effort. This partnership will enable them to cast a wide net of opportunities to educate and more importantly muster support for organizations that provide services in this area and throughout the state of Maryland.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
DAY PARTY, 4-6:30 p.m. Parking Lot F Admission: BSU Students Only
LEGACY MAKERS - ALUMNI ART EXHIBIT, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Featuring Alumna Rosanne Thiel Colvard ‘73 Martin Luther King Jr. Communication Arts Center Amos White IV Art Gallery & Atrium Admission: Free Rosanne Colvard, a native born Floridian, studied art at the University of Maryland where she received her Master of Art degree. Undergraduate study was done at Stetson University and Bowie State College. She pursued studying printmaking with Alan Kaneshiro at the National Collection of Fine Arts [now the National Portrait Gallery] and was a founding member of the Washington Women's Printmaking group in DC. Since her return to Maryland, after a 21 year absence, she has focused on additional printmaking studies with Chris Mona at Anne Arundel Community College. Further independent work has been done at the Pyramid Gallery in Silver Spring. She taught art at Annapolis Senior High School from 1974-1981 and assisted in developing the graphics curriculum for Anne Arundel County in the 1970s as well as teaching part-time at Anne Arundel Community College in the 1970s.
VOLLEYBALL GAME, 7 p.m. Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex Admission: Free
BOWIE'S GOT TALENT, 8:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Communication Arts Center Admission: Free
Go-Kart - Crofton 4p.m. - 7 p.m. Admission: BSU Students Only
CONCERT, 8 p.m. - 11p.m. Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex General Admission: $45 BSU Student: $35 Artists: Travis Porter, Marsha Ambrosius, Meek Mill
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
YARD FEST, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dwight Holmes Quad
GOLDEN LEGACY ALUMNI CRUISE, POSTPONED to November 4, 2011 7 - 10 p.m. Spirit of Washington - Washington DC Waterfront Departing from Washington DC, boarding starts at 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar, Dinner and Entertainment Admission: $55 Purchase Tickets: www.bowiestate.edu/alumni
COMEDY SHOW, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex General Admission: $25 BSU Student: $15 Comedians: Lil Duval, Rob Stapleton, and Capone
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
PASSING THE GOLDEN TORCH, Alumni Reception 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Recruitment and Volunteer Opportunities For Alumni and Friends Center for Learning and Technology * all participants get COMP admission to 5th Quarter Admission: Free
PEP RALLY, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. J. Alexander Wiseman Student Centre Patio Admission: Free
STUDENT FASHION SHOW, "Limitless", 7-10 p.m. Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex Host: Farnsworth Bentley General Admission: $20 BSU Student: $15 VIP: $25
BOWLING NIGHT, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Laurel Lanes BSU Students Only
THE GOLDEN LEGACY PARADE, 9 a.m. At Bowie Town Centre Grand Marshall Russ Par, 93.9 WKYS Walmart/Ruby Tuesday (Rt. 301) to Macy's Bowie Town Centre Call for info: 301- 860-4327
FOOTBALL GAME, "Gold Rush", 1 p.m. BSU vs Livingstone College General Admission: $20 BSU Students/Staff : $15 Seniors (65+): $15 Bulldog Stadium Click here for ticket information
CARNIVAL, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Main Campus
THE GOLDEN 5TH QUARTER, 4 - 12midnight Music and Food J. Alexander Wiseman Student Centre Admission: $10
STEPSHOW/AFTER-PARTY, Step Show: 8-10 p.m. (Doors open at 7p.m.)/ After-Party: 11:30p.m.- 3a.m. Leonadis S. James Physical Education Complex General Admission: $30 BSU Student: $20
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
ALUMNI JAZZ BRUNCH, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Historic Goodloe Alumni House - Home of the First President/Principal (197/Laurel Bowie Rd. and Lemon Bridge Rd.) Admission: $10 Students / $25 General Reservations: 301-860-4327
GOSPEL EXPLOSION, 2 - 4 p.m. Leonadis S. James Physical Education Complex Admission: Free
