On April 17, The Upsilon Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated held their Stroll Like A Alpha event. Two teams competed against each other with co-captains Adrian and Buddy taking the win home (Photos courtesy of Jordan White).
On April 8, AUM’s Housing held its annual Residents Appreciation event in front of Plum Place. Residents got to participate in games, dance, and enjoy free food with ice cream (Photos courtesy of Jordan White).
Theatre AUM production of Blood at the Root by Dominique Morisseau opens April 3 in Taylor Center Theatre. The prices of tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for senior citizens, and free for AUM students, faculty, staff, and military (Photos courtesy of Jordan White).
The Pi Lambda Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated at AUM held the Splash a Poodle event for their Poodle Network week on The Quad on April 2, offering free popsicles (Photos courtesy of Jordan White).
On March 11 AUM’s Housing held their annual Greenfest event on the lawn in front of Plum Place. Residents were able to play games, decorate pots, dance and enjoy free food (Photos courtesy of Jordan White) .
On March 7, CRCV hosted the MLK Reflections Breakfast where Sarah Collins Rudolph spoke about her life and signed her published books. She is often referred to as the “fifth little girl” from the tragic bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church (Photos courtesy of Jordan White) .
Student Affairs hosted the Health & Safety Fair on March 4, where students got to enter a raffle and talk to police officers, firefighters, and other organizations on campus (Photos courtesy of Jordan White).
On February 25 AUM’s Housing held their annual History of Soul Food event. The event included games, prizes, and free soul food made by the cafe (Photo courtesy of Jordan White).
AUM’s Spectrum hosted the Annual Vigil for Victims of Hate Crime and Violence event to bring awareness to the injustices happening to members of the LGBTQIA+. Everyone was able to put down candles to honor victims of hate crimes and say a couple words in remembrance to the victims (Photo courtesy of Jordan White).
AUM's Student Affairs hosted the Casino Night event on Jan. 28 in Taylor Center where student legally played casino games (Photo courtesy of Jordan White).
On Nov. 15, AUM’s Spectrum Club held the Second Chance Prom in Taylor Center 221 and 222. The theme was the Royal Met Gala and everyone was welcomed to dress their best! (Photo Courtesy of Jordan White)
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