By ASU News Services
JOIN US ON THE CAMPUS OF ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY, FEB. 16-18 for a plethora of exciting events. Events include an INSPIRING message from Ambassador Andrew J. Young; CELEBRATE Mardi Gras and the Honda Battle of the Bands; and CONNECT with ASU Admissions and enjoy some Bama State Sports!
The calendar of events includes:
Thursday, February 16 | 11 am CST - Civil Rights Symposium featuring U.S. Ambassador Andrew J. Young
Location: Ralph D. Abernathy Hall Auditorium
This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to register for the event at https://forms.gle/w11qQC8Zz9Y4zqCbA
Friday, February 17 | 7 pm to midnight CST - Mardi Gras "Party with a Purpose"!
Location: The Nest at The ASU Stadium
Wear your purple, green, and gold. This is a "Party with a Purpose" to help the University Choir raise funds to get to Carnegie Hall. Food trucks will be onsite. For tickets and reserve tables, call 334-229-5620 or visit www.alasu.edu/mardigras23.
Saturday, February 18 | 9:30 am to 11 am CST - Discover ASU Spring Connection Day-ish College Fair
Location: Harris Way, in front of The ASU Stadium
High school and prospective transfer students will receive a FREE Honda Battle of the Bands ticket. Register at https://admit1.alasu.edu/register/ConnectionDay For more information, contact ASU Admissions at 334-229-4816.
Saturday, February 18 | 11 a.m. CST (Pre-show) | Noon CST (Showcase) - Honda Battle of the Bands
Location: The ASU Stadium
Honda Battle of the Bands comes to an HBCU for the first time! Hosted by Comedian and ASU Alumnus Rickey Smiley, and Comedian Loni Love; and a halftime show performance by ASU Alumnus and entertainment mogul 2 Chainz. Tickets: https://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/event
Saturday, February 18 | 5:30 pm CST - FAMU vs. ASU Basketball Game
Location: Dunn-Oliver Acadome
Receive FREE entry to the basketball game with your HBOB ticket. Tickets: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/client.asp?ClientID=170