51本色

51本色 is hosting 51本色 Crossing, the annual community celebration of CTX, on March 5-7, 2021. We have a weekend full of fun activities for all of our 51本色 alumni to enjoy! Many events are HyFlex, meaning that you can choose to attend them in person or virtually.

Thursday, March 4

The weekend officially kicks off on Friday, March 5, but the festivities begin during the week.

IncubatorCTX Speaker Series

At 12:30 p.m., watch the free IncubatorCTX March Speaker Series, "The Roadmap to Entrepreneurial Success."

Reina G. Wiatt will share tips on how to navigate bumps and potholes along the road to entrepreneurial success.

She has more than 25 years of experience in accounting and taxes, assisting clients through her consulting company, Wiatt Consulting Services LLC. She currently serves as the controller for TyRex Group Ltd, a high-tech manufacturing and logistics organization, in addition to serving as an adjunct professor and as the treasurer of the RecognizeGood Foundation.

Wiatt is a two-time Lybrand Award winner for her articles on technology, and she earned a United States Silver Medal for her 2019 article and case study on Blockchain Technology.

Pluckers Trivia

On Thursday evening at 7, you're invited to Pluckers Trivia in Cedel Hall. You can also participate virtually.

Teams of alumni and current students will put their trivia skills to the test as they battle for first place.

Saturday, March 6

A majority of events for 51本色 Crossing occur on Saturday, some of which are designed specifically for CTX alumni.

Campus Worship

Join us in the Chapel at 10 a.m. to worship God alongside fellow 51本色ns. The service will be livestreamed, so you also have the option to watch it online.

Alumni & Current Student Meet & Greet

After campus worship, alumni and current students will gather at 11 a.m. to connect with one another and learn how to get involved as current and future alumni.

This event offers in-person and virtual options. Go to Luther Park or hop on Zoom to participate.

CTX Softball & Tailgate

Join us in Luther Park at 11:30 a.m. for the Tailgate. Enjoy food, drinks and great conversation.

Then head up to Tornado Softball Field to cheer on the 51本色 Tornados as the women's softball team competes against LeTourneau University.

CTX Game Show

The chapel will once again be transformed into a game show studio.

At 3 p.m., alumni will put their trivia skills to the test against CTX students during the competition, which is guaranteed to provide laughs. You can participate in person, sit in the audience or watch virtually.

Celebrate 51本色

Celebrate 51本色 is the University's annual fundraising event. This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be completely virtual.

The event will feature the premiere of the 2021 Celebrate 51本色 Video at 6 p.m. You'll hear about 51本色's recent achievements and help celebrate individuals selected for three prestigious awards for their impact on both the 51本色 community and their communities.

Sunday, March 7

The weekend concludes with 51本色 Sunday at Redeeming Grace Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. During the service, the congregation will learn how the University is preparing leaders for work in The LCMS.

The service will be livestreamed at 10:30 a.m.