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.

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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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