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Alcorn installs 20th President with a week of celebration

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Dr. Felecia Nave, Alcorn State University president (photo courtesy ASU)

Events for the historic inauguration of Alcorn State University President Felecia M. Nave kicked off earlier this week with fun, food, and activities.

The Student Government Association hosted the Inauguration Celebration on the Yard in the Dr. Clinton Bristow Jr. Dining Facility. Students, faculty, and staff convened to celebrate Nave on her momentous accomplishment. The event included a DJ, a talent show, and other activities.

Patrick Mason, SGA president, was proud to play a role in Nave’s celebration. He said that not only was it an honor, but also a learning experience in strategic planning. “Being able to help President Nave with her inauguration before I graduate was an honor,” said Mason. “I was able to see the ends and outs of how to plan a major event for the University.”

Wednesday’s events continued with the Inaugural Women of Courage Award Ceremony from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Vicksburg Convention Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The event was livestreamed on Alcorn’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube.

Thursday’s events included the Danish & Coffee Conversations with the President event from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the J.D. Boyd Library Auditorium on the Lorman campus, followed by the Inaugural President Lecture Series, which was also livestreamed, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the MBA Building Auditorium on Alcorn’s Natchez Campus. A reception followed the event, followed by the Presidential Diner from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dr. Clinton Bristow Jr. Dining Facility Gold Room.

On Friday, April 16, the Investiture of the 20th President, Dr. Felecia M. Nave, also livestreamed, was held at noon at the Oakland Memorial Chapel. Friday’s other events included the Inauguration Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Alumni House and Campus Green and the Inauguration Fireworks Celebration from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jack Spinks — Marino Casem Stadium. Click here to watch the ceremony on Alcorn’s Facebook page.

The inauguration concludes with an invite-only Reception and a Gala at the Westin Hotel, located on 407 Congress St. in Jackson, Mississippi.

 

 

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