The campus community was joined by local residents for an old-fashioned outdoor band concert under the oak trees at the Martin Alumni Center.
The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ community got in the summer spirit on June 21 with a concert and picnic featuring the North Carolina Brass Band. The concert was sponsored by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Office of the President and gave staff and faculty a chance to get together and enjoy some relaxation and fellowship.
Joining ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ employees were local residents, who were invited to the free concert, along with students enrolled in the summer sessions of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Academy.
An Uncle Sam on stilts strolled through the crowd, while people lined up for bowls of Smitty’s Ice Cream, hot dogs and popcorn. The Brass Band performed a mix of patriotic tunes and standard Broadway show tunes.
President Connie Ledoux Book welcomed the crowd of more than 500 and said the concert was a great way to enjoy the season and get ready for the upcoming Independence Day holiday.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ resident Dave Turnage thanked the university for sponsoring the concert. “It’s just been a delight to be here on this beautiful campus under the oaks and have the community come together and celebrate the beginning of summer,” Turnage said.