Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has decided to cancel the Golden Fifties reunion for the Class of 1970. This includes the tour, induction dinner, breakfast, luncheon and the Golden Flake A-Day game. We will keep you updated on when we will celebrate your class induction to the Golden Fifties club. If you have any questions, please contact 205-348-1547 or alaycock@alumni.ua.edu.
Friday, April 17, 2020
3 p.m. – Campus tour: The Alabama Alumni Association has arranged for the campus transportation system, Crimson Ride, to take members on a tour of campus led by the Capstone Men and Women. The tour will depart from Hotel Capstone.
6 p.m. – Induction ceremony dinner: Reunion participants are invited to a dinner honoring the class of 1970 at the North River Yacht Club. Following dinner, the class will be inducted into the Golden Fifties Club. Reception will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
8–9:30 a.m. – Breakfast of Memories: Attendees are invited to share their favorite Bama memories with the group and reminisce about their time at the Capstone. Breakfast will be in the Rast Room at the Bryant Conference Center.
11 a.m. – Alumni Awards Luncheon: At the Alumni Awards Luncheon, the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be recognized and honored for their contributions to the University and the National Alumni Association. Also, the 2020 Alumni Student Award and Outstanding Senior Award recipients will be recognized. The luncheon is in the Sellers Auditorium of Bryant Conference Center.
1 p.m. – A-Day Game
A block of rooms has been reserved at Hotel Capstone (320 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401). To make a reservation, call (205) 752-3200 and request the Golden Fifties Club block.
Space is limited.
The cost of attendance for the weekend is $100 per person, not including hotel reservations.
You may call 205-348-1547 or email ua.alumni.events@gmail.com with questions or to make a reservation.
You may also register online at https://alabamagfc1970.eventbrite.com
We hope to see you for Alumni Weekend April 17-18, 2020!