On Friday, March 29, 2019, Dr. Blake Thompson will be formally installed as Mississippi College’s 20th president.

Faculty

Mississippi College faculty members are invited and encouraged to participate in the processional at the Inauguration Ceremony of President Thompson on Friday, March 29.

Please indicate your plans to participate by submitting your RSVP.

Hospitality Area

A staffed hospitality area will be available in Alumni Hall gym from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. 

Regalia and Robing

Faculty members participating in the ceremony processional are expected to wear academic regalia. Faculty who do not own academic regalia may rent it by contacting Missa Turman at Turman@mc.edu or 601-925-3341.

Robing will begin at 3 p.m. and line up begins at 3:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall gym.
A coat check area will be available for storing your personal belongings during the ceremony.

Faculty Serving as Delegates

Faculty participating in the processional may also serve as delegates from their terminal degree institution. Academic delegates are representatives from institutions of higher education. The name of the delegate’s institution and the founding date will be included in the inauguration program.

Inclement Weather

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at First Baptist Church Clinton.

Questions?

Contact Megan Pritchett at mpritchett@mc.edu or 601-925-3274.

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