Founder's Week Schedule

"Celebrating 148 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 148 years of Stillman College’s excellence of educating minds and empowering communities. RSVP for the week’s events today!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd


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.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd


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)
Details: Enjoy a meal with options of omelets, carved prime rib,  southern smothered chicken, southern style shrimp & grits, burgers, pizza and more
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4th

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.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6th

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH

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.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH


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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9th


Women’s Basketball Home Opener
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Birthright Alumni Hall
Details: Stillman College women’s basketball will host the University of Tennessee Southern in the Tigers’ home opener.
Tickets: $10 General Admission | $50 Chairbacks | $65 Baseline Seats | $75 Sideline Seats (Purchase Tickets at GoStillman.com/tickets)

sUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

Stillman College Choir
Stillman College Choir Concert

Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Bailey Tabernacle CME Church, 1117 23rd Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL

Lodging

Should alumni, family and friends wish to stay overnight following during Founder’s Week, Tuscaloosa and nearby Northport feature a variety of affordable and quality hotels that are located close to our campus. :

Comfort Suites Tuscaloosa

3916 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Home2 Suites by Hilton

2610 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 | Stillman Hilton Honors

Courtyard Marriott Northport

700 Bridge Ave, Northport, AL 35476

LaQuinta Inn & Suites

3920 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Contact
The office of Institutional ADVANCEMENT

Questions about Founder’s Day or ways to support Stillman College? Drop us a line and we will do our best to provide you with the necessary information.

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