Parking Information: Weekdays before 5:00 p.m.- parking is available in any pay-by-space lot (including the parking garage). Weekends (all day) and weekdays after 5:00 p.m.- parking is free of charge in any campus space, including the parking garage (except for handicapped and reserved parking spaces).
Check-In: Friday, April 19, 2024, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Jane Leonard Hall First Floor Lobby
Career Fair and Black Wall Street: Bridging the Gap and Building our Futures Friday, April 19, 2024, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Jane Leonard Hall Sidewalk | 981 Grant Street | Indiana, PA 15705 Rain Location: Jane Leonard Hall First Floor Lobby and Atrium
Support black alumni and student owned businesses by visiting the Black Wall Street Vendor Market and Career Fair. Showcase your product or highlight career opportunities available within your organization. Businesses will include services as well as product sales. If you are interested in hosting a table, please complete the registration.
BEAC Weekend Planning Committee:
Primary Contact
Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement 724.357.7942 alumni-relations@iup.edu
Secondary Contact
Karen Cramer kcramer@iup.edu
Friday, April 19, 2024 11:30 AM-1:00 PM IUP BLACK EXPERIENCE ROUNDTABLE LUNCH: DEI—WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? John Sutton Hall | Blue Room 1011 South St. | Indiana, PA 15705 Join alumni, students, administrators, and staff for a brief summary of the discussion from BEAC Weekend 2024, followed by roundtable discussions about ways to move forward, improving the campus climate for students of color. Please provide topics or questions you would like discussed during the registration process. Dress: Business casual There is no cost to attend, but registration is limited.
If you register and are unable to attend, please contact Karen Cramer at kcramer@iup.edu. There is limited space and we want to be able to fill all seats.
Menu Options: 1. One Ocean Slider-lemon aioli, red bell pepper, celery, tail and claw lobster, roll One Earth Slider-tenderloin of beef medallions with horseradish creme, arugula, potato slider roll 2. Vegetarian Option: Mediterranean marinated vegetables with hummus and lettuce wrap. Both options are served with: Tricolored tortilla chips and salsa, petite farmer's salad: marinated artichoke, sundried tomato, and feta cheese, assorted chef's choice mini desserts, bottled water and coffee service. Friday, April 19, 2024 2:00-5:00 PM CAREER FAIR AND BLACK WALL STREET: BRIDGING THE GAP AND BUILDING OUR FUTURES Jane Leonard Hall 981 Grant Street | Indiana, PA 15705 Support black alumni and student owned businesses by visiting the Black Wall Street Vendor Market and Career Fair. Showcase your product or highlight career opportunities available within your organization. Businesses will include services as well as product sales. No cost to participate; email iupbeac@gmail.com to participate as a vendor. Friday, April 19, 2024 5:00-6:00 PM CRIMSON CONNECTIONS Jane Leonard Hall Room 126 880 School St. | Indiana, PA 15705 Students need support from our alumni—let’s talk about what they need! Panel discussion with students, alumni, and IUP administration and staff. Please provide topics or questions you would like discussed during the registration process. Refreshments will be served. Dress is casual. No cost to attend, but registration is required Friday, April 19, 2024 9:00 PM-Midnight BEAC UPTOWN Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA 15701 Join your fellow alumni as we visit some of the Philly Street establishments you’ll remember from the past. Registration required to receive more information closer to date. Saturday, April 20, 2024 11:00 AM-3:00 PM OLD SCHOOL COOKOUT! IUP College Lodge 239 College Lodge Road | Indiana PA 15701 Kick back and relax at the College Lodge while music plays, enjoying great food purchased from local food trucks! Dress: Casual Cost: $10 to help cover event expenses; food is self-pay on site No Alcohol Permitted Saturday, April 20, 2024 6:30-9:00 PM SCHOLARSHIP SNEAKER BALL John Sutton Hall | Blue Room 1011 South St. | Indiana, PA 15705 Select your dinner from stations as we end the weekend on a high note with music provided by a live band, and raise awareness of and funds for the African American Alumni Scholarship. Since it was established in 2000, the fund has provided financial support to students with 30 awards since the 2001-2002 academic year. Let’s keep it going! If you would like to donate an item to the silent auction, please email iupbeac@gmail.com. Dress: Semi-formal with your flyest kicks! Cost: $50; Cash bar.
Stations: (v) indicates vegetarian Hand Carved Atlantic Cod Loin Lemon, olive oil, hot Hungarian paprika, butter, sea salt, cracked pepper; choice of mornay or red pepper sauce Mac and cheese stack and stem carrots (v) Wrapped Caesar Salad Bundle Shaved parmesan, heirloom grape tomato, cucumber slice, classic Caesar dressing, bread stick (v) Classic Alpine Fondue Cheese fondue with gruyere, raclette, fontina, white wine, garlic, nutmeg (v) Dippers: tortellini, grilled artichokes, trumpet mushrooms, artisan bread, grilled broccoli florets, parsley new potatoes (v) Dessert Assorted petit fours Beverages Coffee, water, soda
Ramada Inn $99/night 1305 Wayne Avenue Indiana, PA 15701 724-463-3561, call and mention booking code IUPBEAC-APR24 www.wyndhamhotels.com Hampton Inn: Deadline to book is April 1, 2024 $124/night 1275 Indiana Springs Road Indiana, PA 15701 724-349-7706, call and mention the IUP BEAC alumni group