Morehouse College Founders’ Day, Parent’s Weekend and A Candle in the Dark Gala 2013

Morehouse College is pleased to announce it’s plans for

Founder’s Week 2013

Parent’s Weekend and

25th Annual “A Candle in the Dark” Gala.

 

Celebrating the 146th Founder’s Day Anniversary and the  25th Annual “A Candle in the Dark” Gala

Each February, during Morehouse’s annual Founder’s Week celebration, the College’s alumni, friends and supporters gather for a memorable event, the “A Candle in the Dark” Gala. The Gala, which takes its name from the book that officially chronicles Morehouse’s history, serves as one of the College’s major annual fund-raising activities. Its goal is to generate revenue for the institution’s endowed scholarship fund.

The black-tie event is designed to highlight the College’s tradition of producing leaders, showcase the oratorical skills of Morehouse students and pay tribute to nationally acclaimed African Americans who are pioneers and leaders in their respective fields. Honorees are presented with either a “Bennie” or a “Candle” award.

Bennie awards, bestowed upon alumni, offer recognition in the categories of service, achievement and trailblazing. The award is named in honor of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, who served as Morehouse’s president from 1940 to 1967.

Candle recipients, who are not Morehouse graduates, are honored for excellence in a variety of fields including the arts, athletics, business, education, entertainment, government, law, medicine, the military, religion, and science and technology.

The Gala has grossed more than $7.6 million since its inception, with proceeds benefitting the Morehouse College General Scholarship Fund.

Ticket Purchase Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2013 – Click here to purchase tickets.

 

Founder’s Week Highlights

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Founder’s Day Convocation Speaker:

Founder's Day Convocation Speaker: Bobby Donaldson, Ph.D.

Founder’s Day Convocation Speaker: Bobby Donaldson, Ph.D.

Bobby Donaldson, Ph.D.  –  Nation’s leading expert on the the College’s Founder, William Jefferson White, Professor of History and African American Studies, University of South Carolina

Also, we will formally welcome the 11th President of Morehouse College, Dr. John Silvanus Wilson, Jr. ’79

Friday, February 15, 2013

Founder’s Day Presidential Symposium and Town Hall

1:00-3:00 pm – Shirley A. Massey Executive Leadership Center

Theme: Innovations in Educating African American Students throughout the Academic Pipeline

Panelists include

Dr. Howard L. Fuller

Distinguished Professor of Education and Director of the Institute for the Transformation of Learning, Marquette University

Rev. Marvin Sapp

Co-Founder, The Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts and Technology; Pastor, The Lighthouse Full Life Center Church in Grand Rapids, MI; Gospel Recording Artist

Dr. Ivory A. Toldson

Associate professor at Howard University, senior research analyst for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and editor-in-chief of  “The Journal  of Negro Education”.

John S. Wilson, the incoming 11th President of Morehouse College.

John S. Wilson, the incoming 11th President of Morehouse College.

Dr. John Silvanus Wilson Jr. ’79

Executive Director, White House Initiative on Historically Black College and Universities and President-elect, Morehouse College

Dr. Bryant Marks ’94

Associate Professor of Psychology and Executive Director of the Morehouse Research Institute, Moderator

Founder’s Day Concert

8:00p.m. –  Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Eric Benet will perform at the Morehouse college Founder's Day Concert on February 15, 2013, at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. Click here to purchase tickets from Tickemaster.

Eric Benet will perform at the Morehouse college Founder’s Day Concert on February 15, 2013, at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. Click here to purchase tickets from Tickemaster.

Featuring – R & B Artist Eric Benet

Ticket Prices:  $50 VIP, $35 General Seating,  $15 Faculty/Staff/Students with ID

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Reflections of Excellence

11:00 am – Ray Charles Performing Arts Center

All students, alumni, faculty, staff , parents and friends are invited for this inspiring panel discussion featuring our 2013 Bennie and Candle Honorees.

A Candle in the Dark Gala

6:00pm – Hyatt Regency Atlanta

25th Anniversary of the “A Candle in the Dark” Gala Dinner, Dancing & Awards
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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Founder’s Day Worship Service

11:00 am – Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Speaker: Rev. Willie D. Francois III ’09  Minister of Christian Education and Discipleship Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Houston, TX

Morehouse College Glee Club Concert

4:00 pm – Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

No Charge for Admission

This is sure to be a week to remember. Make your reservations today!!  Make your reservations early:

Hyatt Regency Atlanta – 265 Peachtree Street – Atlanta, GA  30303 – 1-800-233-1234 – Rate:  $149.00

Click here to purchase your tickets to Founder’s Day events today.

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