Founders Day Event Schedule
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Tues., April 2, 6 p.m.
Alumnae Voices with Helen Smith Price, C’79
Executive Director of the Coca-Cola Foundation
Science Center Auditorium, Room 134
A conversation on excellence and leadership
Thurs., April 4, 11 a.m.
History & Traditions Convocation
Sisters Chapel
A Wellness Revolution discussion centering around mind, body and spirit
Sat., April 6, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wellness Revolution 5K Fun Run/Walk
The Oval
Enjoy a 5K (3.1mile) run/walk that promotes healthy living for all ages. For information and registration, please visit http://www.spelman.edu/about-us/wellness-revolution, or call 404-270-5064.
7:30 p.m.
Spelman College Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
Cosby Academic Center Auditorium
Sun., April 7, 10 a.m
Founders Day Worship Service
Speaker: Dr. Monya Althea Stubbs, C'93
Sisters Chapel
Wed., April 10, 4 p.m.
Unveiling of “An Appeal for Human Rights”
The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement
Milligan Building, First Floor Conference Room
Participate in a ceremonial unveiling of a copy of the document written in 1960 by Atlanta University Center student leaders, led by Roslyn Pope, Ph.D., C’60, which spoke to racial inequality and injustice in Atlanta and Georgia.
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Film Viewing of “Foot Soldiers: Class of 1964“
Cole Living Learning Center II Auditorium
View the independent documentary focused on the involvement of the Spelman Class of 1964 students in the civil rights movement.
6 - 8 p.m.
Alumnae Rally
Cole Living Learning Center II Auditorium
Celebrating the 132nd anniversary of the founding of Spelman College and recognizing the Founders Day honoree Roslyn Pope, Ph.D., C’60 and Alumnae of the Atlanta Student Movement
R.S.V.P. by Monday, April 1, 2013 by phone by calling 404-270-5064, or online by visiting
http://www.spelman.edu/rsvpcode (Enter code: Rally2013)
Thurs., April 11, 10 a.m.
Founders Day Convocation Viewing Party
Manley College Center, Lower Concourse
Tradition dictates the mandatory attendance of our senior and first-year classes and faculty at this Convocation. Therefore, seating in Sisters Chapel will not be available. Alumnae will be seated in the VIP viewing area located in Manley College Center Lower Concourse. This program will also be streamed live from www.spelman.edu.
12 p.m.
Spelman College Birthday Party
Manley College Center Upper Concourse
The Granddaughters Club of Spelman College leads the traditional cutting of the College’s birthday cake. Wear your best Spelman paraphernalia.
12 p.m. –1:30 p.m.
Founders Day Alumnae - Students Connection Lunch
Manley College Center, June Gary Hopps Atrium
Have lunch with your sisters and celebrate Spelman’s birthday! R.S.V.P. by Monday, April 1, 2013 at 404-270-5064, or online by visiting http://www.spelman.edu/rsvpcode (Enter code: SC132).