2023 Founders Weekend Schedule | April 20-22

Thursday, April 20

4:00 pm Honor's Convocation, Richardson Performing Arts Center

Friday, April 21

2:00 pm Special Lecture by Dr. Jacob Negley, Mossman 101
"The Importance of Being Reminded"

4:00 pm Special Exhibit | Grace Raymond, President's Gallery

In conjunction with Founders Weekend and the presidential inauguration an exhibit of works by former Southwestern faculty and artist, Grace Raymond, will be on display in the Presidents Gallery in Darbeth Fine Arts Building. The gallery will be open for viewing Friday, April 21 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Leaders in Service Hall of Fame

5:30 pm Leaders in Service Dinner & Ceremony | Deets Library  RSVP Required
Leaders in Service Hall of Fame Ceremony to immediately follow the dinner

Inductees

• Velma Grier ‘53
• Joe Sherman ‘72
• David Nichols ‘60

RSVP by April 10, 2023. Cost for the dinner is $25/person. To RSVP, submit RSVP form, email alumni@sckans.edu or call 620.229.6155

Saturday, April 22

Business Hall of Fame

8:30 am Business Hall of Fame Reception | Christy Lobby RSVP Requested
8:45 am Business Hall of Fame Ceremony | Richardson Performing Arts Center

Inductees

• Daniel Sherron ‘15/’17
• Naim Singleton ‘13

Business Builder Award

• RobotZone

RSVP by April 10, 2023. Cost for the dinner is $25/person. To RSVP, submit RSVP form, email alumni@sckans.edu or call 620.229.6155

Donate to support the Hall of Fame event

10:00 am Special Exhibit | Grace Raymond, President's Gallery

In conjunction with Founders Weekend and the presidential inauguration an exhibit of works by former Southwestern faculty and artist, Grace Raymond, will be on display in the Presidents Gallery in Darbeth Fine Arts Building. The gallery will be open for viewing Friday, April 21 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Fine Arts Hall of Fame

10:15 am Fine Arts Hall of Fame Reception | Christy Lobby RSVP Requested
10:30 am Fine Arts Hall of Fame Ceremony | Richardson Performing Arts Center

Inductees

• William Christie ‘74
• Roger ’70 & Allyson ’76 Moon
• Tim Shook

RSVP by April 10, 2023. Cost for the dinner is $25/person. To RSVP, submit RSVP form, email alumni@sckans.edu or call 620.229.615

Donate to support the Hall of Fame event

Educators Hall of Fame

12:00 pm Educators Hall of Fame Luncheon | Deets Library  RSVP Required
12:45 pm Educators Hall of Fame Ceremony | Deets Library

Inductees

• Tabatha Rosproy ‘09
• Brent Wolf ‘03/’15
• Barb White ‘80

RSVP by April 10, 2023. Cost for the dinner is $25/person. To RSVP, submit RSVP form, email alumni@sckans.edu or call 620.229.6155.

Inauguration of President Elizabeth Frombgen

3:00 pm Inauguration Ceremony, RPAC
4:00 pm Inauguration Reception, 77 Landing

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