Congratulations on reaching a significant milestone!

The Office of Alumni Relations looks forward to collaborating with our class during your Silver Anniversary Year. During the year, there are key opportunities to meet your classmates at university activities.

During the class anniversary year, your class will be recognized and honored in the following manner:

Class Acknowledgement and Recognition

  • A letter from the university president.
  • The Office of Alumni Relations will co-host a meet and greet to bring the class together in concert with the class leadership:
    • This will occur at the first Saturday home basketball game absent of the Texas Southern University game. If the first game is against Texas Southern University, the meet and greet will be scheduled for the second Saturday home basketball game.
  • The Office of Alumni Relations will provide a lunch buffet in the Athletic Administration Panther Room. You must pre-register to attend. Registration information will be included on the Alumni Affairs webpage.
  • A section in the Baby Dome will be reserved for the Women’s and Men’s basketball games. A link for ticket purchases will be provided by Athletics and included on the Alumni Relations webpage.
  • During the brunch and/or game, the attending class will have opportunities to be spotlighted, interviewed for an Alumni Relations online feature at a later date, and formally recognized during the Men’s game half-time.
  • The Office of Alumni Relations will reserve the following additional special seating and recognition opportunities at events:
    • Collaboration with the Class for an Alumni Relations football game day tailgate (game day chosen by Alumni Relations).
    • Spotlight on Jumbo screen on the day of their tailgate at a quarter break (if group tickets have been purchased) or with a photograph from a previous event.
    • Group seating at the Spring Pinning Ceremony

FAQ’s

What determines the Prairie View A&M University Silver Anniversary Class designation?

The class is celebrating its 25th year as Prairie View A&M University graduates.

What is the Silver Anniversary Class Initiative?

The class collaborates with the Office of Alumni Relations to discuss class engagement opportunities and support by the department. 

What department(s) are the liaison between the University and the Silver Anniversary Class?

The Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Development have re-imagined the structure, timeline, and experience of anniversary class celebrations for the betterment of the University, alumni, and alumni donors. We have developed a policy and procedure for recognizing your class and future Silver Anniversary Classes.

Campus Logistics

The Office of Alumni Relations will assist with logistical communication and direction for on-campus events sponsored, hosted, and activated by the Class. Logistical assistance includes the following:

  • Venue / Facilities
    • Identification of venues available for activation
    • Contact information for venues requiring direct payment from Class
  • Transportation and Parking
    • Limited Golf Cart Trans To / From areas during Homecoming-specific events for mobility-challenged class members
    • Provide ADA information
  • Food / Beverage Service
  • Escorts/Greeters/Student Volunteers/Staffing
  • Public Safety/Risk Management
    • Communication with UPD, Risk Management, etc. regarding activation event
  • Forms / Payments
    • Provide information regarding contact for fees for specific venues
  • Signage
  • Tickets
  • Request for President’s attendance or participation
  • Information tables at events
  • Reserved seating approved by the University

Class Communication

  • The Class Ambassador will establish a Gmail account that will be used for direct communication with the Class using the following format: pvamuclassof****@gmail.com. The Class Ambassador will be responsible for managing the email communication according to the university-provided toolkit*.
  • The Office of Alumni Relations will establish a Facebook platform for communicating with the Class via social media. The Class will provide 2-3 administrators for the pages, which the Office of Alumni Relations will own.
  • The Office of Alumni Relations will distribute official information and news via its email platform to the Class and event management tool.
  • The Office of Alumni Relations will provide a class toolkit*, which will include a class logo and templates for use
  • The Class Toolkit may be used for communication related to the class’s fundraising and reunion efforts. It is important that the Class adhere to the department and university policy regarding the toolkit’s use. We must protect the PVAMU Brand. Everything we do reflects the PVAMU brand. Likewise, those auxiliary entities that reside under the University umbrella must also protect the Brand.

For additional information regarding Silver Anniversary celebrations hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations, please contact Phyllis Darden-Caldwell, Director, at alumni@pvamu.edu.