Join the UF Association of Black Alumni and the UF Alumni Association (UFAA) for the 2016 Black Alumni Weekend. Weekend registration is $75 for UFAA members and $115 for non-members. The non-member registration includes a single annual membership in the UFAA. The weekend package includes all the events listed below with the exception of the UF vs. UMass football game tickets at $30 each. The football tickets are currently SOLD OUT. If you wish to be placed on a waitlist, please contact Shirley Lynn at 352-392-7619 or slynn@ufalumni.ufl.edu.
Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY, September 2, 2016 - Please note that due to current forecasted weather conditions and the closure of the University of Florida all activities scheduled for Friday, September 2nd have been cancelled. Saturday activities will resume as scheduled.
SATURDAY, September 3, 2016
Celebratory Champagne Brunch and Awards Program at Reitz Union - 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Join us for the brunch, awards presentation and panel discussion featuring faculty, alumni and students. The discussion topic will be the ABA's strategic vision for the next two years -- A.B.A. for ABA.
Reitz Union, 686 Museum Road, Gainesville (Rion Ballroom)
Note: Parking on Saturday is on your own
ABA Business Meeting - time and location to be announced
Reitz Union and Black Enrichment Center Open House- 1:00 pm
Reitz Union, 686 Museum Road, Gainesville
Gator Nation Tailgate - 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Emerson Alumni Hall, 1938 W. University Avenue, Gainesville - (Warrington, room 201)
Join the ABA for a pre-game tailgate at Emerson Alumni Hall, just steps from the Swamp. Your registration includes admission to the tailgate, and access to the reserved room for the ABA with food and a drink ticket. Enjoy the tailgate experience with UFAA, check out other national and SEC games, spend time with friends, and experience the Gator Walk prior to kickoff.
Florida vs. UMass- 7:30 pm
The Swamp, Ben Hill Griffin
Hotel blocks have been arranged at the following hotels (Please note that each hotel has a two-night minimum stay (Friday/Saturday) requirement):
Country Inn & Suites at 4015 SW 43rd St, Gainesville - $199 per night; call 352-375-1550 by July 30th for reservations and mention Black Alumni.
Hilton UF at 1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville - $229 per night; call 352-371-3600 by July 18th for reservations and mention ABA916.
Holiday Inn University Center at 1250 W University Ave, Gainesville - $339 per night; call 352-376-1661 by October 1st for reservations and mention ABA.
Home2Suites by Hilton Gainesville at 2115 SW 13th Street, Gainesville - $229 per night; call 352-372-1025 by August 2nd for reservations and mention ABA.
Residence Inn at 3275 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville - $349 per night; call 352-264-0000 by August 5th for reservations and mention ABA Reunion.
SpringHill Suites at 4155 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville - $199 per night; call 352-376-8873 by September 1st for reservations and mention ABAS.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott at 7541 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville - $139 K or $159 Q per night; call 352-415-1111 by August 1st for reservations and mention ABA.