Athens Forever Bicentennial Series
Bicentennial Celebration: A Service of Gratitude
Athens First United Methodist Church 208 W Hobbs Street, Athens, AL, United StatesJoin us for a special service at Athens First United Methodist Church as we celebrate the institution's history and the obstacles it has overcome. All are welcome to join this special event that will commemorate Athens State's beginnings as a Methodist institution; no registration or sign-up is required.
Bicentennial Celebration: Athens State Community Band Concert
Athens State University - McCandless Hall 300 N. Beaty Street, Athens, AL, United StatesThe Athens State University Community Band, a collaboration of musicians from the local community and the campus community, will perform in McCandless Hall for this special bicentennial concert. This event is FREE and open to the public! Registration is required due to limited seating. Reserve Your Seats
Bicentennial Celebration: Encanto Movie Night
Athens State University - McCandless Hall 300 N. Beaty Street, Athens, AL, United StatesJoin us for a FREE movie night, featuring Disney's "Encanto!" As part of Athens State University's week-long Bicentennial Celebration, a FREE movie night will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 6:00 pm. This event is open to the public. Registration is required due to limited seating. Bring the whole family and join us! [...]
Bicentennial Celebration: Concert on the Square
Downtown Athens - Courthouse Square 124 S Marion Street, Athens, AL, United StatesJoin us in Downtown Athens for "Celebration on the Square," a special commemoration of Athens State University's bicentennial! 5:30 pm - Alumni Social in Merchant's Alley (107 N Jefferson St) 7:00 pm - Concert Opener, featuring Iron Horse 8:00 pm - Concert Headliner, featuring Collin Raye This concert, which will be held on the [...]
Bicentennial Celebration: Homecoming Dinner
Athens State University - Carter Physical Education Center 300 N Beaty St., Athens, AL, United StatesYou're invited to join us at the "Athens Forever" Homecoming celebration! Reunite with classmates, Greek brothers/sisters, fellow athletes/cheerleaders, and more! Attend a special lecture by select retired professors who are returning to the classroom for the day! Take a Museum Tour (Fiddlers, Delmore Brothers, and Sports Museums). Sightsee and reminisce on a Campus Tour! [...]
Summer Commencement
Athens State University - Carter Physical Education Center 300 N Beaty St., Athens, AL, United StatesJoin us as we honor our special guests, the 50-Year Club members of the Class of 1972.
An Evening with Sean of the South
Athens State University - McCandless Hall 300 N. Beaty Street, Athens, AL, United StatesFeaturing Sean Dietrich Tickets will go on sale mid-summer. More information coming soon!
An Evening with Sean of the South
Athens State University - McCandless Hall 300 N. Beaty Street, Athens, AL, United StatesJoin us for "An Evening with Sean of the South," featuring Sean Dietrich! Sean is a columnist, novelist, and radio show host, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Southern Living, The Tallahassee Democrat, Good Grit, South Magazine, Alabama Living, The Birmingham News, Thom Magazine, and [...]
Bicentennial Review of Athens State’s History
Athens State University - Ballroom 300 North Beaty Street, Athens, AL, United StatesDr. Robert Burkhardt will share his findings and present an updated history of Athens State University during this Lunch & Learn event. In "Highlights from 200 Years of Athens State History," Dr. Robert Burkhardt will present an overview of the rich history of Athens State University. The talk will trace the institution's many changes in [...]