Dillard to Inaugurate its Seventh President October 19
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Posted By: Hija Chang on October 08, 2013 Nearly a week of exciting events will culminate on Saturday, October 19, when Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough is inaugurated as Dillard University’s Seventh President in Lawless Memorial Chapel at 10 a.m. On Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in Georges Auditorium, Rev. Jim Wallis, a New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, speaker, and international commentator on ethics and public life will deliver the Brain Food Lecture to start the inaugural week events. Wallis recently served on the White House Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and currently serves as the vice chair of the Global Agenda Council on Values of the World Economic Forum. He has authored 10 books. His latest book, On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn't Learned About Serving the Common Good (Brazos Press), was released in April 2013. His most recent books include: Rediscovering Values: A Guide for Economic and Moral Recovery; The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith & Politics in a Post-Religious Right America; and God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get It. Wallis’ columns appear in major newspapers, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Boston Globe. He frequently appears on radio and television as a commentator on CNN, MSNBC, Fox—on shows such as Meet the Press, and National Public Radio to name a few. He has taught at Harvard University and currently teaches a course on “Faith, Social Justice, and Public Life” at Georgetown University. On the following evening, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. in Georges Auditorium, Grammy® nominated singer, songwriter Ledisi and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra led by the acclaimed trombonist, Delfeayo Marsalis will join the Dillard University Choir to present “A Taste of New Orleans.” This musical extravaganza will include jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, pop and a few other cultural traditions of the Big Easy. On Sunday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m., Rev. Walter L. Kimbrough, father of President Kimbrough, will deliver the keynote message during a worship service in Lawless Memorial Chapel. Rev. Kimbrough is the pastor of Columbia Drive United Methodist Church in Decatur, Georgia. All events are free and open to the public. Seats are on a first come basis. For more information on all inaugural week events, please visit www.dillard.edu. **Dillard University Inaugural Schedule of Events** Thursday, October 17, 2013 Brain Food: The Dillard University President’s Lecture Series The Inaugural Lecture Rev. Jim Wallis New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, international commentator on ethics and public life Professional Schools and Sciences Building, Georges Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2013 Inaugural Performance “A Taste of New Orleans” Featuring: Dillard University Students and Guest Artists Ledisi, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra Professional Schools and Sciences Building, Georges Auditorium 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2013 Founders’ Day / Investiture Lawless Memorial Chapel 10:00 a.m. Inaugural Reception Kabacoff Plaza 12:00 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013 Worship Service Rev. Walter L. Kimbrough, Pastor Columbia Drive United Methodist Church, Decatur, GA Lawless Memorial Chapel 10:00 a.m. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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