3K Run
Sponsored by Pre Alumni
7:00 AM  Registration | 8:00 AM Start Time | Event Center

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Kick off Founder’s Week with an energizing 3K Run sponsored by the Pre-Alumni Student Organization. Get your heart pumping while supporting a great cause. More details on registration coming soon!

150th Gospel Concert Featuring the Clark Sisters
4:00 PM | Event Center

Join us for a soul-stirring night of worship and music as we celebrate AAMU’s 150th anniversary with a powerful Gospel Concert featuring the incredible gospel artists, The Clark Sisters. Tickets and other details will be announced soon!

Oratorical Contest and Bulldog Beat Performance
5:30 PM | Bradford Auditorium

AAMU students showcase their public speaking and artistic talents in this inspiring collaboration between the Oratorical Contest.  With a special performance by Bulldog Beat.

Band Concert
7:00 PM | The Fellowship of Faith Church

Enjoy an electrifying performance by the AAMU Band as they take the stage for a night of musical excellence.

Maroon Hour: The Founder's Day Countdown

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | The Quad | 10:00pm-12:30am

 Kick off an unforgettable weekend of celebration with Maroon Hour, the official Founder’s Day Countdown event! As the campus prepares to honor the rich legacy of Alabama A&M University, this late-night gathering sets the tone with high energy, unity, and Bulldog pride.

Dr. William Hooper Councill Footprint Tour
Sponsored by 150th History Committee

Experience History in Motion

Follow the legacy of Dr. William Hooper Councill as we trace his historic impact from the heart of campus to downtown Huntsville. This immersive tour will highlight key locations that shaped his journey and contributions.

• Walk the path of a visionary.
• Explore the landmarks of his legacy.
• Connect with the rich history of our institution.

Details Coming Soon! Stay tuned for more information on this special event celebrating our 150th Founder's Week.

150th Founder's Day Coffee & Conversations
1:30 PM | Clyde Foster

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Engage with AAMU’s esteemed leaders, alumni, and historians as they discuss the past, present, and future of Alabama A&M University.

Convocation & Wreath Lay Ceremony

10:30 AM | Bradford Auditorium
RSVP by April 27th

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mark S. Berry '91, SVP, Southern Company
Honor our university’s legacy and impact during this formal convocation featuring a keynote address from Dr. Mark S. Berry, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony in remembrance of our esteemed founder.

This Event is free to the public, but in order to properly prepare for your arrival, we encourage attendees to RSVP by April 27th.  First 200 to RSVP will receive a special gift and  lunch invitation. (You must be present to receive the gift)

AAMU Alumni Association Awards Luncheon
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | The Ernest Knight Reception Center

Join the AAMU Alumni Association as we recognize outstanding alumni making an impact in their fields. Nominations for awards are open until the end of the month. Please contact Belinda Fitts at 256-372-5014 for additional information. 

Networking with Normalites

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | The Event Center 
Cost: TBD

Connect, network, and celebrate at the Alumni Mixer—a night of nostalgia and camaraderie. Location and time will be announced soon.

Worship Service & Memorial Walk
10:00 AM | St. John AME Church
229 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801

Memorial Walk 
Immediately Following Service | The Original Site of Campus

Closing out Founder’s Week with a spirit-filled worship service and Memorial Walk to reflect on the incredible journey of AAMU over the past 150 years.