Inauguration Ceremony
We welcome the greater campus community, honored guests, and special friends as we celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Tracy M. Cook as Alcorn State University’s 21st president. A formal installation ceremony will be at 9 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2024, at Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex.
Please plan to celebrate this historical event by joining us for the following.
Schedule of Events
Worship Service
10:00 a.m.
Oakland Memorial Chapel
Investiture Ceremony
9:00 a.m.
Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex
Inaugural Reception (Invitation Only)
Immediately following the Investiture Ceremony
Bowles Hall
Concert on the Campus Green
12:00 p.m.
Campus Green
Game Night with the President
8–10 p.m.
James L. Bolden Campus Union
Ticket: $100
President’s Brunch
11:00 a.m.
Lawn of President’s Home
Accommodations and Travel
Riverwalk Casino Hotel
1046 Warrenton Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Rates begin at $99
Natchez Grand Hotel and Suites
111 N Broadway Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Rates begin at $139
TownePlace Suites
215 Front Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
Rates begin at $169
Delegate Registration
Academic delegates are official representatives of other colleges, universities, and higher educational professional organizations and societies. They will join local and state leaders, board members, and other representatives in the procession.
Delegate Registration (Please respond by Wednesday, September 18.)
Regalia
Academic regalia is required for official delegates, platform guests, University faculty and administrators. Delegates must bring their own regalia. Additional details will be provided before the inauguration. For questions or special needs, please contact [email protected].
Contact
Mrs. Karen Shedrick
Inauguration Committee Chair
[email protected]
Maxine Greenleaf
Inauguration Committee Co-Chair
[email protected]
Dr. Marcus Ward
Inauguration Committee Co-Chair
[email protected]