The private event was only open to NCCU students and staff. Festivities began during the 10:40 break at the Library Bowl just outside of the James E. Shepard Memorial Library.
The 10:40 break is a tradition that developed in the 1970s to give students a time to take a pause and breathe. The idea came out of the long civil rights movement and gave students, who were often active in that movement, a time to relax and reset with their peers.
Drum Major Mickey joined the NCCU Sound Machine for a special invitation-only performance. Other festivities include a recognition ceremony for the school's football team (which won the Celebration Bowl last year), trivia, and a live DJ.
Drum Major Mickey performs with NCCU Sound Machine
The Walt Disney Company and ABC11 held a career expo that included some classroom visits.
Drum Major Mickey and a DJ were part of live entertainment during a block party on campus.
What Is Disney on the Yard?
Disney on the Yard (DOTY) is in charge of the takeover at NCCU. Disney on the Yard is a group within The Walt Disney Company that is dedicated to building a community for HBCU alumni at the company and providing meaningful opportunities for HBCU students to join and thrive within the company.
Disney on the Yard has a successful track record of developing internships, mentorship programs, and career growth opportunities for HBCU students and graduates.
The program was in Winston-Salem earlier this week for a special event featuring ESPN's First Take. First Take host Stephen A. Smith is a graduate of Winston-Salem State.
The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of ABC11.