Marquette University Ethnic Alumni Association to Host First Ever Reunion Weekend July 29-31, 2005 Comedian Rondell Sheridan to host Saturday night event Released: July 1, 2005 The Ethnic Alumni Association of Marquette University will host its first reunion weekend July 29-31, 2005, with special events on Marquette's campus for alumni of color from all class years. Hundreds of alumni are expected to participate in the weekend's activities. This reunion will coincide with Marquette's annual alumni reunion celebration. Marquette's newly appointed associate provost for diversity, Dr. Keenan Grenell, will welcome members of the ethnic alumni association at a reception on Friday, July 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Al McGuire Center. Theo Merriweather will provide live jazz entertainment. On Saturday, July 30 from 6 p.m. to midnight, comedian and Marquette alumnus Rondell Sheridan will host the "Dinner and Dance to the Decades" banquet. Sheridan is featured in television's "That's So Raven," "Cousin Skeeter," " Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus," "America's Funniest Home Videos," and "Hollywood Squares." Milwaukee's own Bahia will provide live entertainment before dinner, and Chris Levy of Milwaukee's 1290 WMCS will deejay afterwards. The reunion will conclude with a multicultural mass on Sunday, July 31 at Gesu Church featuring the world-renowned All Saints Church Gospel Choir. The mass will be followed by a champagne brunch and a Milwaukee Brewer's game. A variety of other activities are scheduled throughout the weekend, including seminars by members of the Marquette and Milwaukee community, bus and walking tours, a block party and a 5K run/walk. Online registration is also available at www.alumni.marquette.edu/eaa . For more information, contact Alumni Relations at (414) 288-7441 or (800) 344-7544. The Ethnic Alumni Association of Marquette University focuses its efforts on the needs of Marquette University alumni and students of color. It promotes networking opportunities for alumni, along with recruiting, mentoring and fundraising for its Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr., scholarships for current minority students. Event Information: Date:   July 29-31, 2005 Time:   All Day    Place:   Marquette University, various locations Office of Public Affairs Contacts Anne Broeker Senior Media Relations Specialist Phone: (414) 288-0286 Send e-mail