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Sunday, October 30, 2022
Inaugural Ecumenical Service | 1:00 pm | Deforest Chapel
Come join faith leaders in a prayer service for the leadership, students, and community of Talladega College.
Rev. Gwendolyn Boyd
Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd is an engineer and is described as a dynamic and relevant leader, a prolific motivational speaker, a powerful preacher, and a prominant advocate for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, an Mathematics) education.…
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Gospel Concert | 7:00 pm | Deforest Chapel
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Monday, October 31, 2022
One Community Breakfast | 8:00 am | BCH Student Activity Ballroom
This INVITATION ONLY event brings together political, civic, and business leaders with the Talladega College leadership team.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Cake Cutting Celebration | 12:00 pm | Savery Library
IN HONOR OF OUR FOUNDERS - Today, we recognize the Founders of Talladega College, and acknowledge the legacy of thinkers, scholars, scientists, writers, educators, and activists who graced these grounds.
Inaugural Gravesite Memorial Service | 2:00 pm | Oak Hill Cemetery
WILLIAM SAVERY, TALLADEGA COLLEGE FOUNDER
Conversation with Giants | 6:00 pm | Swayne Hall
Join us for an evening of conversation, storytelling, and poetry with alumnae Nikky Finney and Karla FC Holloway, moderated by President Gregory J. Vincent.
Nikky Finney
Nikky Finney is an esteemed professor and award-winning poet whose work includes “the arenas of Black girl genius unrecognized, Black history misplaced and forgotten, and the stories of women who prefer to jump instead of ride the traditional tracks of polite and acceptable society.”
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Karla FC Holloway
Karla FC Holloway is a critically acclaimed scholar, writer, and professor whose work is at the intersection of African-American literary and cultural studies, bioethics, and law.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Spirit Day | Talladega College Campus Only
Have some fun! Show everyone you’re Dega Strong, Dega Proud!
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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Galaxy of Jazz | 5:30 pm | Dr. William Harvey Museum of Art
IN HONOR OF FIRST LADY VINCENT VIP RECEPTION (INVITATION ONLY) - Attire Little Black Dress / After 5.
Galaxy of Jazz |
7:00 pm |
Bottle Works, Talladega AL Buy Tickets
Celebrate First Lady Vincent, and listen to the silky smooth sounds of one of America’s premier jazz ensembles.
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Friday, November 4, 2022
The Investiture Ceremony | 10:00 am | BCH Student Activity Center Arena
DR. GREGORY J. VINCENT - Dr. Gregory J. Vincent is sworn in as Talladega College’s 21st President.
The Investiture Reception | 12:30 pm | Savery Library
Miss Talladega Coronation | 7:00 pm | Deforest Chapel
A new Miss Talladega is crowned.
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Saturday, November 5, 2022
Spend your day on the yard watching the parade, mingling with fellow Talladegans, or cheering for our Tornadoes. Spend your evening dressed to impress and ready to give at our scholarship gala.
Annual Founders’ Day Parade | 10:00 am
Day Party in the Courtyard | 12:00 pm
Tented Alumni Reception for President Vincent | 12:00 pm
Women’s Volleyball | 1:00 pm
Basketball Games | 2:00 pm | Women’s Start Time (*Men’s Follows Immediately)
Trustee VIP Reception for President Vincent | 6:00 pm (Invitation Only)
1867 Inaugural Scholarship Gala | 7:00 pm | Talladega Superspeedway
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Sunday, November 6, 2022
115th Founders’ Day Service | 11:00 am | Deforest Chapel
We end, as we began, with prayer and encouragement for our new president, and in celebration of the Founders on whose shoulders he stands.