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Inauguration Week Events 

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Tuesday, October 6

Montevallo Women: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Opening Reception at 6:00 p.m.
Discover Shelby Theatre, Alan & Lindsey Song Center for the Arts

“My Name is Julia” Excerpts from Kathryn Tucker Windham’s one-woman play of Alabama trailblazer, Julia Strudwick Tutwiler. Adaptation produced by Dr. Jefferson Walker and presented by the UMNAA & Founders’ Day Committee. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

The Montevallo Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) presents Montevallo Women: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. 
This panel discussion features a discussion with women in leadership from education to politics—don’t miss this engaging conversation that will kick off our inauguration week celebration.

  

Thursday, October 8

130th Founders’ Day

Convocation & Investiture of Dr. Michelle R. Johnston as 16th President of the University of Montevallo
11 a.m., Thomas Waverly Palmer Hall Auditorium
(streaming link will be available soon)

 

Founders’ Day Lunch, Anna Irvin Dining Hall
Following Convocation. Free lunch tickets to all Founders’ Day Convocation attendees.


 

Open House: Sweet Treats at Flowerhill

4 – 5:30 p.m.
Visit the presidential residence in honor of its 100th birthday.


 

Montevallo Flock Party

Palmer Gate, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Join the City of Montevallo, Main Street Montevallo, and Shelby County for a free concert in celebration of President Johnston’s inauguration.

 

Friday, October 9

 

UMNAA Wine & Mingle

prior to awards dinner
5-6 p.m., Reynolds Hall
(by invitation)

UMNAA Awards Dinner

6:30 p.m., Anna Irvin Dining Hall
(by invitation)

To request an invitation, contact alumni@montevallo.edu. Pending availability, a limited number of $25 tickets will be released on a first-come, first-served basis.


Oct. 13

Alumni Book Club

7 p.m. via Zoom
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Oct. 15

Growth Room Series
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Nov. 10

Alumni Book Club

7 p.m. via Zoom
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ANNUAL EVENTS

Founders’ Day – October

Celebrated the second Thursday of October

In 1896, the community of Montevallo was selected as the site for a new state educational institution. The school opened on October 12 in Reynolds Hall, an 1851 building that houses the Alumni Office and Admissions Office. Each year, the second Thursday of October is celebrated on campus as Founders’ Day.

The focus of this annual event is the convocation, during which the robing of the seniors and the Omicron Delta Kappa tapping take place. Additionally, awards are presented, including the University Scholar Award, the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award, the Outstanding Staff Service Award, and the Alumni Loyalty Award.

It is followed on Friday evening by a celebratory reception for the Association’s award recipients.

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Homecoming, Feb. 12-13, 2027

College Night, Feb. 10-13, 2027

Homecoming Info