The Presidential Inauguration Celebration of Dr. Gregory J. Vincent

Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, the Twenty-First President of Talladega College

OFFICIAL EVENT SCHEDULE

TALLADEGA COLLEGE

Inauguration / Founders’ Week Schedule
October 30 - November 6, 2022

Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, the Twenty-First President of Talladega College
Talladega College Seal

The Presidential Investiture

Friday, November 4, 2022
Talladega College
BCH Student Activity Center Arena
Dr. Gregory J. Vincent

Dr. Gregory J. Vincent is an award-winning educator, executive, acclaimed civil rights attorney, and community leader who will serve as the 21st President of Talladega College, located in Talladega, Alabama… Read More

 

Investiture Reception

Immediately Following

SAVERY LIBRARY

Events

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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. 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.… Read More
 
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
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.” Read More
Karla FC Holloway
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. Read More
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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)
 
Tailgating | ALL DAY
 
Trustee VIP Reception for President Vincent | 6:00 pm (Invitation Only)
 
1867 Inaugural Scholarship Gala | 7:00 pm | Talladega Superspeedway
Roland Martin
 
HOST: Roland Martin
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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.