Founder's Week Schedule
"Celebrating 149 YEARS of EXCELLENCE: EDUCATING MINDS, EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES"
Welcome!
We invite Alumni, Students, Family, and Friends to join us for our Founder’s Week to celebrate 149 years of Stillman College’s excellence of educating minds and empowering communities. RSVP for the week’s events today!
SUNDAY, October 26th
Worship Together
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3535 Stillman Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL
Community Brunch
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Cafe in Hay Center
Price: $15 (Cards Only, No Cash)
MONDAY, october 27th
Stillman Monday
All Day
Wear your favorite Stillman attire and post pictures on social media using the hashtag #StillmanFriday
Pilgrimage Walk & Wreath Laying in memory of Dr. Charles Stillman
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Alonzo Strange Bell Tower to Greenwood Cemetery (900 T.Y. Rogers Jr Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL)
Tuesday, October 28th
Second Annual Legislative Luncheon
11:30 AM | Invitation Only
wednesday, october 29th
Prayer at the Bell
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Alonzo Strange Bell Tower, Shepherd Lawn
THE GOLDEN HOUR
Miss Stillman College 2025 Coronation
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Birthright Alumni Hall
thursday october 30th
149th Founder’s Day Convocation
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Birthright Alumni Hall
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Gregory L. Bentley, Class of 1990
Tiger Talk with Author Jamal Watson
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Stillman Art Gallery
Trunk-or-Treat
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Greek Row
friday, october 31st
Stillman Friday
All Day
Wear your favorite Stillman attire and post pictures on social media using the hashtag #StillmanFriday
Womens Basketball Tip-Off | vs. University of Mobile
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Birthright Alumni Hall
Volleyball | vs. Wilberforce University
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Birthright Alumni Hall
Saturday, November 1st
Lady Tigers Softball HBCUAC Champion Ring Ceremony
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Birthright Alumni Hall
Alumni Baseball Game
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Tiger Baseball Field
Women’s Basketball Game | vs Brewton-Parker
Time: 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Location: Birthright Alumni Hall
Dinner En Blue | Sesquicentennial Kickoff
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: To be Announced
Cost: Tickets $150 (Sold Out)
SUnday, November 2nd
Community Brunch in Magnolia Cafe
Time: 12:00 PM
Street Naming in Honor of Lt. General Willie Williams, Class of 1974
Location: Moundville, Alabama
Time: 2:00 PM
sUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
Stillman College Choir Concert
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Bailey Tabernacle CME Church, 1117 23rd Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL
Stillman Friday
All Day
Wear your favorite Stillman attire and post pictures on social media using the hashtag #StillmanFriday
Bridging Tigers – Alumni Panel
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Hay Center – Dr. Cynthia Warrick Art Gallery
Details: This exclusive opportunity allows students to ‘connect’ with alumni who are thriving in their desired fields.
Prayer at the Bell
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Alonzo Strange Bell Tower, Shepherd Lawn
The District at Stillman Heights
Time: 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Wynn Center Lawn
Details: Visit The District at Stillman Heights Pop Up Shop.
Alabama Power Community Giving Reception
(Invitation Only)
Time: 5:30-8:30 PM
Founder’s Day Convocation
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Birthright Alumni Hall
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Joe Hampton (’97), Chair of the Stillman College Board of Trustees and President of Spire Energy for Alabama and Mississippi.
Steve R. Allen Art Exhibit & Reception
Time: Immediately Following Convocation
Location: Hay Center – Dr. Cynthia Warrick Art Gallery
Details: Meet Steve R. Allen, internationally acclaimed artist and philanthropist and view his donated collection housed at Stillman College.
Fire & Ice: Coronation of Miss Stillman & Mister Stillman
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Birthright Alumni Hall
Details: Join us for the Coronation of our 77th Miss Stillman, Ms. Nya D. Fowler, and 4th Mister Stillman, Mr. Kenyatta L. Lewis Jr. Please make sure to have your student IDs! Semi-formal attire is preferred but not required to attend the coronation.
Stillman Monday
All Day
Wear your favorite Stillman attire and post pictures on social media using the hashtag #StillmanMonday
Pilgrimage Walk & Wreath Laying in memory of Dr. Charles Stillman
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Alonzo Strange Bell Tower to Greenwood Cemetery (900 T.Y. Rogers Jr Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL)
Details: Stillman College students, faculty and staff will meet at the Alonzo Strange Bell Tower on Shepherd Lawn and will take a 1-mile walk to Greenwood Cemetery to lay a wreath at the grave of Dr. Charles Stillman.
Voting Simulation Activity
(Sponsored by Stillman College Student Life In Partnership with WokeVote)
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hay Center Multipurpose Room
Stillman College 30 Days of Giving
Time: November 4 – December 3
Details: Stillman College’s annual “Give 1876” online fundraising marathon is expanding! Join us for our 30 Days of Giving campaign. Give today at Give1876.stillman.edu.
Election Day
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni are encouraged to vote at their local polling place. Click to check your polling place.
Day of Civic Engagement & Service
Stillman College students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to take part in a civic engagement or community service activity to serve the community on Election Day.
Election Night Watch Party
Students, Faculty, Staff & Alumni are invited to an Election Night Watch Party (Sponsored by Stillman NAACP)
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Stinson Auditorium
Election Night Coverage – WVUA23
Dr. Joseph Scrivner will join Jabaree Prewitt & Dr. Josh Bramlett (Alabama) for live Election Night coverage on WVUA23.
Time: 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Click to Watch WVUA23 Live Stream
