Affinity Network Events
Thursday, Oct. 8
NPHC Step Show
8 – 10 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Join Ƶ’s chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) for one of the most exciting homecoming events! The NPHC Homecoming Step Show is an immersive experience that draws the audience into a variety of stories, stunts, and steps. Watch NPHC fraternities and sororities battle it out on the stage in a series of intricate dance steps, vibrant music selections, and elaborate show themes. The show will feature funny and energetic hosts, as well as exhibition performances from the Divine 9. Doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available early September.
Friday, Oct. 9
Freedom Footprints Walking Tour
2 – 3 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center 
Alumni are invited to learn more about Ƶ’s Black history on the Freedom Footprints Walking Tour. Adapted from Ƶ’s Juneteenth celebration, this tour features six stops highlighting some of the lesser-known histories of the Black community at Ƶ. All are welcome!
Ƶ LGBTQIA Alumni Network Community Enrichment Awards
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Lakeside Meeting Rooms, Moseley Center
Celebrate the incredible individuals making an impact across Ƶ’s LGBTQIA communities. Enjoy an evening of recognition, connection and delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres. Then, keep the celebration going at Dance With Pride, the ultimate pre-game before the big concert!
EBAN After Dark
8:45 – 11 p.m. 
Irazú Coffee Shop, Moseley Center
DJ Kev returns to fire up the turntables for the annual family-friendly kickback, bringing electrifying beats that will keep the energy high all night long. Enjoy good food, good music and browse and buy must-have products from alumni entrepreneurs. A cash bar will be available.
Saturday, Oct. 10
ELHAN Puro Sabor y Café Brunch
9:30 – 11 a.m.
Moseley Center 
Alumni and students from the Latin/Hispanic community are welcome to gather for a delightful morning of authentic dishes, community-building and celebration. Enjoy delicious food and connect with friends old and new in an environment filled with warmth and camaraderie.
EBAN Alumni Awards Brunch
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall
Honor deserving individuals through the annual awards program featuring a live jazz band, full buffet breakfast and mimosa cash bar. Pre-registration is required with a limited capacity. On-site registration not available. If you would like to sponsor a student attending the brunch, select the $10 student fee as well as your own registration.
EBAN Tailgate
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center
Step into the EBAN Tailgate Lounge and make yourself at home! Grab a plate, then relax in our welcoming space to enjoy good food and drinks. Reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and celebrate Homecoming in true EBAN style.
Film Screening & Panel: “We Are Here: Black Women at the Heart of Ƶ”
6 – 7 p.m. screening, 7 – 7:45 p.m. panel discussion
Turner Theatre
Be the first to see Assistant Professor of Dance Keshia Gee’s documentary “We Are Here: Black Women at the Heart of Ƶ,” which centers the narratives of Black women whose leadership, intellectual contributions, and cultural labor have profoundly shaped Ƶ, often without sustained institutional visibility or formal recognition. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion, and materials from University Archives will be on display outside the theatre. This event is open to all.
Saturday After-Party
8:30 – 11:30 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
End the weekend dancing at this after-party featuring a live DJ, plenty of celebratory bites and desserts, and a cash bar! This event is open to all, and sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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