Hampton University Reunion Weekend Program

MESSAGE From The President

Greetings to my fellow Hampton Alumni:

As the 13th President of Hampton University, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 107th Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend Awards and Recognition Banquet. This evening promises to be filled with excitement as you reconnect with one another and present your class contributions to your ‘Home by the Sea.’

Hampton continues to promote the Standard of Excellence in all of its endeavors.

Our ambitions and goals know no bounds. As we move this University forward and implement our newly released strategic plan - “Elevating Hampton Excellence” - we ask all alumni to support Hampton’s vision, mission, goals, and aspirations. Alumni are valuable to our success and a rich source of opportunity for our students.

Your strong pride and commitment to Hampton is inspiration for me to boldly lead our alma mater into the next era of greatness. You offer a powerful representation across the world and in countless professional sectors. With your assistance, we can make this great University even greater.

Thank you for continuing to support and foster excellence at Hampton University.

Sincerely,

Darrell K. Williams Lieutenant General (USA Retired) 13th President of Hampton University

GREETINGS Fellow Hamptonians!

On behalf of the administration, faculty, and staff, it is my sincere pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you as you return to our beloved alma mater for Reunion Weekend on May 12-14, 2023. You all play an important role in the 155-year history of this great institution and there is no more appropriate way to celebrate the traditions instilled, the memories held, and the connections made during your time at Hampton University. I offer a special greetings to the members of the Emeritus Class that return to celebrate with us annually and a cheerful congratulations to the members of the Golden Class of 1973 on commemorating your 50th Anniversary milestone with us.

The theme of this Reunion, “An Education for Life, Friendship for a Lifetime,” appropriately places focus on our Hampton Experience. This Reunion, you will celebrate with all of the familiar faces you have missed over the years, renew friendships, reminisce about days gone by, and share in life experiences, both past and present. More importantly, however, Reunion will allow us to reflect on Hampton’s impact on our lives and reinforce our awesome responsibility as members of the Hampton Alumni Family- to give back. So, this Reunion, please join me in renewing your commitment and support for Hampton by not only being present, but by giving a stretch gift above your annual contribution during this important campaign year. If you have made your Reunion contribution, thank you for your immeasurable support, and continue to challenge your classmates towards reaching your class goal. It is this sense of school spirit and pride that has elevated Hampton to its current place among the best colleges and universities in the nation, and it is our continual drive towards excellence that will carry our legacy far into the future.

We sincerely hope that you enjoy your time at your beloved Hampton University this Reunion Weekend. I am excited about the opportunity to engage and connect with each of our reunion classes ending in 3 and 8 as we work toward continuing the legacy of our great alma mater and one of the finest institutions in the nationHampton University!

In the Hampton Spirit, Ms. Brint M. Martin, M.B.A. Alumni Affairs, Assistant Vice President Hampton University

Welcome HOME

Greetings, Hamptonians,

As the First Vice President of the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc., it is my pleasure to welcome you back to Hampton University for the 153rd Commencement and 107th Alumni Reunion Weekend. It is always a great joy to see familiar faces and to welcome back our esteemed alumni for this special occasion.

This year’s festivities are especially exciting as we celebrate the many achievements of our graduates and honor the legacy of our alumni. Your continued support and dedication to Hampton University have helped to make our institution a leader in education, research, and service. We are proud of the many ways in which our alumni have contributed to their communities and the world.

We have planned a full schedule of events to make this weekend memorable. From tours of the campus to class reunions, there is something for everyone. We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities to reconnect with classmates, renew old acquaintances, and make new ones.

We are also thrilled to announce that this year’s Commencement Ceremony Speaker is Academy Award winner and costume designer, Ruth E. Carter. We are honored to have her speak at this year’s ceremony and share her wisdom and experience with our graduates.

As you enjoy this special weekend, we hope that you will take pride in your accomplishments and your continued connection to Hampton University. Your contributions are essential to the ongoing success of our institution, and we are grateful for your continued support.

Thank you for joining us for this year’s Commencement and Alumni Reunion Weekend here at your ‘Home by the Sea ’ We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you throughout the weekend.

In the Hampton Spirit,

April Broadway, ‘88

First Vice President & Merit Award Chair, National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc.

WEEKEND at a Glance

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023

Museum Tour 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Opening the Vault: A Look into the Hampton University Museum Collections

When an institution has the opportunity to open their art storage or the Vault, what a wonderful chance to select art that has not been viewed by the public in a while or never. To open the vault provides an opportunity for the Curators and the Director to select a piece of art that may be their favorite or better yet tells the story of Hampton and its collection.

View the companion exhibition, Woosah featuring abstract works by artists in Hampton’s collection as well as Jacob Lawrence, The Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman Series, 1938-1940 in the new addition gallery. The two historical sequences present the dramatic biographies of these two American abolitionists who lived around the time of the Civil War. Taken together, the paintings have an extraordinary conceptual unity and visual eloquence, and although completed very early in Lawrence’s career, these two series embody some of the artist’s strongest work.

Also view our latest acquisition, Full Circle, by Preston Sampson. This piece is on display in the new wing was commissioned for the Inauguration of our 13th President and First Lady, Darrell K. and Myra R. Williams.

On-Site Registration and Activities

Registration is a time to sign in at your class table and let us know you have returned to campus!

Check-In With Class Leaders | Purchase/Pick-Up Event Tickets | Give Class Gift

REUNION Events:

Campus Tour 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Come home and see the great things that are happening at Hampton! Our campus is growing with the addition of new buildings and facilities. You have an opportunity to view the sprawling 314 picturesque acres and observe first-hand the many improvements since your last reunion. You may board the tour bus at McGrew Towers or the Student Center. You are in for a treat!

Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute Tour

2:00 pm -4:00 pm

Tour the magnificent Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute (HUPTI) during Reunion Weekend. At 98,000 square feet and a total of five treatment rooms, HUPTI is the only proton therapy treatment center in Virginia. Treatment is available for breast, lung, prostate, pediatric, and other cancers. HUPTI is the first proton center in the nation to provide proton-specific medical career training at a variety of levels, radiation to MD/PhD, and an additional beam line is dedicated to proton therapy research.

Friday, May 12th

Reunion Welcome Kick-off 9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Student Center Ballroom

Saturday, May 13th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm @ Cafeteria Waterfront

BLANC SUR L’EAU REUNION WEEKEND KICK OFF

6:30pm – 11:00pm

Join us in your ALL-WHITE on Friday, May 12th, from 6:30 to 11 PM, for an exquisite experience on the picturesque waterfront of Hampton University, where we are taking the Blanc sur L’eau event to another LEVEL. This event features a Cirque du Soleil twist, caricature drawings, and effervescent Hampton vibes that cannot be found anywhere else. Enjoy the sounds of DJ Precise and the Better By Tuesday Band as we kick off Reunion Weekend with our new white on the water event!

REUNION BAZAAR & PICNIC

9:00am – 3:00pm

Celebrate with your classmates on Saturday, May 13th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Picnic Hours: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm) at the cafeteria dining facility located on the beautiful Hampton University waterfront for the Reunion Bazaar & Picnic! As we continue to Elevate Hampton’s Excellence, reconnect with classmates and relive your glory days at your Home by the Sea!

REUNION Events:

REUNION GALA

6:00pm – 10:00pm

It’s elegant Saturday Night Fever vibes at the Reunion Saturday Night Fever Gala & After party on Saturday, May 13th , from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. We’re taking you back to the 70s as we journey into an elevated experience filled with fine dining, awards, recognition, and live entertainment with your classmates. Hear from President Darrell K. Williams as he delivers his State of the University address to offer classes an inside look at the last year and the outlook for years to come. We will also announce Class Giving Totals to keep you on the edge of your seats! To culminate this event, we will join in the honoring of the Golden Class of 1973 as they take their oath and join the Elite Emeritus ranks.

COMMENCEMENT

10:00am – 12:00pm

Join the Hampton University family on Sunday, May 14th, at the 149th Annual Commencement Exercises. Be a witness as Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams confers degrees for the Class of 2023, recognizes the Golden Class of 1973 and the Elite Emeritus Class members, and presents the Outstanding Alumnus-atLarge and the Outstanding Twenty-Year Alumnus Awards.

FRIDAY, MAY 12th

Shuttle service will be provided every hour beginning at 9:00am from McGrew Towers to the Student Center. Additional service is provided as follows:

Time Departure Arrival

9:00a.m. McGrew Towers Student Center

10:00a.m. Student Center McGrew Towers

11:00a.m. McGrew Towers Student Center

12:00p.m. Student Center McGrew Towers

1:00p.m. McGrew Towers Student Center

2:00p.m. Student Center McGrew Towers

3:00p.m. Student Center McGrew Towers

5:45p.m. McGrew Towers Student Center Ballroom

6:15p.m. McGrew Towers Student Center Ballroom

6:45p.m. McGrew Towers Student Center Ballroom

7:15p.m. McGrew Towers Student Center Ballroom

9:00p.m. Student Center Ballroom McGrew Towers

9:45p.m. Student Center Ballroom McGrew Towers

10:30p.m. Student Center Ballroom McGrew Towers

11:15p.m. Student Center Ballroom McGrew Towers

REUNION Shuttle

(Emeritus Class, 50 Year Class and Band Transportation)

SATURDAY, May 13th

Time Departure Arrival

8:45am McGrew Towers Student Center Theater

11:30am Student Center Theater McGrew Towers

11:45am McGrew Towers Cafeteria

2:45pm Cafeteria McGrew Towers

4:00pm McGrew Towers Band Room

4:30pm Band Room Hampton Roads Convention Center

5:15pm McGrew Towers Hampton Roads Convention Center

9:00pm Hampton Roads C/C McGrew Towers

10:00pm Hampton Roads C/C Band Room /McGrew Towers

SUNDAY, MAY 14th

Time Departure Arrival

8:00am McGrew Towers Armstrong Stadium

Immediately following Commencement, buses will return to McGrew Towers.

Note: In case of inclement weather, Commencement will be held at the Convocaiton Center instead of Armstrong Stadium.

Giving to HAMPTON

The Alumni Campaign for Hampton:

Hampton continues to Elevate Hampton’s Excellence by launching its Strategic Plan and exciting outlook on Hampton’s key priorities as we move into the next iteration of the Hampton University we all know and love. As a part of this bold move, Hampton alumni have been asked to provide critical support for student scholarships. This campaign gives alumni the opportunity to help secure the legacy, one student at a time.

Your Reunion Class Gift:

As you celebrate your reunion year, giving a gift to your alma mater signifies your commitment to the sustainability of Hampton and strengthens your class legacy. The following information may help you decide how to support the University during this special anniversary year.

• All gifts, pledges, planned gifts and corporate matching gifts will count towards the Alumni Campaign for Hampton.

• Each class has an established giving goal for its reunion gift, both percent participation and total dollars raised, and often sets out to achieve new University records.

• Unrestricted gifts are especially important because they provide immediate support for University priorities.

• Restricted gifts to interests, such as the Divine Nine Greek Plaza, will count toward your Reunion Class Gift.

• All gifts, pledges, planned gifts, and corporate matching gifts received between July 1, 2022 and May 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. will be reported during the Class Gift presentation at the Reunion Celebration Gala.

• All gifts, pledges, planned gifts, and corporate matching gifts received between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 will be reported in your annual class giving totals for the full Reunion Year giving to Hampton.

ALUMNI TRADITIONS IN GIVING

Annual Reunion Class Giving Goals

WAYS TO Give

ANNUAL GIVING AG

Members of the 1868 Loyal Blue Club support the Student Emergency Fund with a gift of $18.68, $186.80, or $1,868.00. By working to eliminate financial hardships, the 1868 Loyal Blue Club helps to remove barriers to education and keeps options open for our students to attain the quality education and experiences they seek during their time at Hampton.

Use your credit card to round up purchases to give back to Hampton.

Double your gift by matching with your job, business, or corporation. Matching gifts are charitable giving programs set up by corporations in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations.

Annual Non-Reunion

Class Giving Goals

Classes 26+ Years $50,000 Classes 21-24 Years $30,000 Classes 16-19 Years $20,000 Classes 11-14 Years $10,000 Classes 1-9 Years $5,000

HOW TO Give

• Check or Money Order

• Credit Card

• Recurring Gift

• Matching Gift

• Securities/Stock

• Planned Gift

• Endowed Scholarship

• Electronic Fund Transfer

(EFT) and Wire Transfer

Ready To Give?

ELITE EMERITUS Class

Hampton University’s Emeritus Class continues an impressive legacy of leadership through giving. Their love, loyalty, and commitment are showcased annually during Reunion Weekend when the Emeritus Class gift is presented to our beloved alma mater. Led by MAJ GEN (Ret.) Wallace Arnold and COL Joseph Briggs (Ret.), their annual class gift is the cornerstone of alumni giving efforts and provides steady funding for the University.

We celebrate the Emeritus Class for leading the charge, and we appreciate their passion for Hampton and their commitment to the University’s sustainability.

Saturday, May 13, 2023

SIGNATURE Events

Friday, May 12, 2023

Emeritus Elite Affair 6:00pm – 11:00pm (T)

Join us right in the heart of Hampton University for a high society event where the Elite of the Emeritus classes will embark on an unforgettable evening. This semi-formal dinner and dance will begin on Friday, May 12, from 6 PM - 11 PM. Dance to great music while you wine and dine!

Reunion Celebration Gala

6:00pm – 10:00pm (T)

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Pre-Commencement Ceremony

Breakfast

6:00am – 8:00am (T)

Commencement Exercises

10:00am – 12:00pm

Keynote Speaker Alumna Ruth E. Carter

CLASS OF 1973

Celebrating 50 YEARS

Congratulations, Class of 1973, for celebrating your Golden Anniversary as Hamptonians. Best wishes for a magical Class Reunion this May and extended celebration as you enter the Emeritus Class. Continue to let your lives do the singing as loyal sons and daughters of Hampton.

SIGNATURE Events

Friday, May 12, 2023

Blanc Sur L’eau Reunion Weekend Kick Off Celebration 6:30pm – 11:00pm

Saturday, May 13, 2023

The President & First Lady’s Golden Class Brunch 10:00am – 12:00pm

In celebration of enduring Hampton connections, the President and First Lady cordially invites Hamptonians who graduated with the Class of 1973 to this very special event. Share memories with Hampton’s most distinguished group of alumni — you.

Help us welcome the Class of 1973 into the Golden Graduates community, and celebrate the 2023 Golden Graduate Distinguished Alumnus, Norma Hatot-King, ’73. You’ll enjoy cocktails and a scrumptious buffet brunch. Receive remarks from the First Lady & President Williams, the President of the National Hampton Alumni Association and your Class Leaders.

Reunion Celebration Gala 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Pre-Commencement Ceremony

Breakfast 6:00am – 8:00am

Commencement Exercises

10:00am – 12:00pm Keynote Speaker

Alumna Ruth E. Carter