East Texas HBCU Celebrates Founders Homecoming In Hawkins, TX
A big celebration is coming to Jarvis Christian University as its Annual Founders Homecoming will be celebrated on campus in Hawkins, TX.
There's going to be a week of huge activities and events beginning Monday, March 18th
and continuing through Sunday, March 24.
The week-long event will feature daily events on campus.
There will be events for students and alumni to enjoy with the main event, The Pioneer Hall of Fame and Preeminence Awards Gala taking place on Friday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
Featuring A Live Performance By The Alter Ego Band From Shreveport.
Alter Ego Band features singer/saxophonist Eddie Spencer along with, Keonta Mims on keys, and Mike Reed on drums. This exciting jazz trio sounds like a band twice its size. Also performing will be comedian Shed G.
Check out a complete rundown of events below:
- Tuesday, March 19th
J.N. Ervin Founders Convocation
Smith-Howard Chapel 11:00 AM
Speaker: Rev. Dani Cartwright, Board of Trustee Member, Jarvis Christian University - Wednesday, March 20
Pre-Investiture Worship Service
Smith-Howard Chapel 7:00 PM
Hosted by Jarvis Christian University Student Ministry Association - Thursday, March 21
Investiture of Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt
E.W. Rand Center, Anthony Robinson Varsity Gymnasium 10:00 AM - Investiture Celebration Luncheon
E.W. Rand Center, Anthony Robinson Varsity Gymnasium Immediately following the Investiture. - An Evening with Madame President!
Charles A. Meyer Science and Mathematics Center, Auditorium Reception: 6:00 PM Concert: 7:00 PM Hosted by comedian Shed G featuring entertainment by Alter Ego Band - Friday, March 22
Jarvis Christian University National Alumni Association Founders & Homecoming Registration Smith-Howard Chapel, Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pioneer Hall of Fame and Preeminence Awards Gala
E.W. Rand Center 6:00 PM VIP Reception: Gala: 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Concert:
Hosted by comedian Shed G. featuring entertainment by Alter Ego Band - Saturday, March 23
Jarvis Christian University Open House Smith-Howard Chapel, Fellowship Hall
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Reunion Village, Vendors Bazaar and Tailgating
Ida Van Zandt Jarvis Student Center, Front Lawn 8:00 AM
Jarvis Christian University National Alumni Association Plenary Meeting
Charles A. Meyer Science and Mathematics Center, Auditorium 10:00 AM - Jarvis Homecoming Festival 2024
Ida Van Zandt Jarvis Student Center, Front Lawn 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
National Alumni Association President’s Luncheon
Ida Van Zandt Jarvis Student Center, Dining Hall 12:00 PM - Sunday, March 24
Virtual Founders Worship Service with Pastor Sedaric Dinkens, Jarvis Christian College Chaplain 11:00 AM
To purchase tickets, register, reserve a table or become a sponsor, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement and Development at 903.730.4890, Ext. 3003, or visit www.jarvis.edu/donate.
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