History and Traditions Convocation
When: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.
Location: Sisters Chapel
We invite you to be a part of a cross-generational conversation that will recognize our heroes of the past and the future work to be continued.
Founders Day Worship Service
When: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Sisters Chapel
Join us for an engaging worship service experience featuring a powerful message from Rev. Jillian Lea Twiggs, C’2018, Youth Pastor at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Alumnae Celebration
When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Friendship Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Join us for a memorable evening as we celebrate and honor our 2025 awardees with special tributes and presentations. The event will be held at Friendship Baptist Church, located at 80 Walnut Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30314.
Attire: Business casual or church attire.
Note: Space is limited and is $50/per person to attend. Dinner and parking are included.
Honorary Degree Recipient
La’Shanda (Holmes) Hawkins, C’2007
First African American female helicopter pilot in the U.S. Coast Guard and former Special Assistant to NASA Administrator, General Charles F. Bolden.
Senior Class Robing
When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Location: The Beverly Daniel Tatum Suites Dining Hall/Amphitheater, 350 Spelman Lane SW Atlanta, GA. 30314
We invite alumnae volunteers to help graduating seniors with their academic regalia. Come be a part of this celebrated tradition! Breakfast will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering for Senior Robbing or Senior/First Year Processional, please click the button below.
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Senior/First-Year Student Line-up
When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Location: The Beverly Daniel Tatum Suites Dining Hall, 350 Spelman Lane SW Atlanta, GA. 30314
Alumnae volunteers are needed to assist with guiding graduating seniors from the class picture, and first-year students from their meeting location, into Sisters Chapel for the Convocation processional. If you are interested in volunteering for Senior Robbing or Senior/First Year Processional, please click the button below.
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Senior Class Picture Volunteer
When: April 10, 2025 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Location: Beverly Daniel Tatum Suites Dining Hall/Amphitheater, 350 Spelman Lane SW Atlanta, GA. 30314
Alumnae volunteers are needed to help graduating seniors pose for their class picture. Breakfast will be served. You must be an alumna to volunteer. Attire: The white attire tradition will be observed.
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Founders Day Convocation | Alumnae Viewing Party
When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Manley College Center June Gary Hopps Atrium, 350 Spelman Lane SW Atlanta, GA. 30314
Join family, friends, and fellow Spelman women for a viewing party of the Founders Day Convocation. Continental breakfast to be provided.
Spelman College Birthday Party
When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12 p.m.
Location: Manley Center Patio, 350 Spelman Lane SW Atlanta, GA. 30314
The Granddaughters Club of Spelman College leads the traditional cutting of the College’s birthday cake.
Market Friday
When: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: The Beverly Daniel Tatum Suites Dining Hall/Amphitheater, 350 Spelman Lane SW Atlanta, GA 30314
Market Friday is an eclectic mix of shopping, music and entertainment for Spelman and other Atlanta University Center students, faculty and staff to experience. Participants have an opportunity to enjoy food, a live DJ playing the hottest music, step shows, stroll-offs, live entertainment, and a variety of vendors to meet their personal shopping interests and other needs.
Spelman College Glee Club Luncheon
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Richardson-Jackson Performing Arts Center, Lobby, 350 Spelman Lane SW Atlanta, GA. 30314
Join the Spelman College Glee Club in a celebratory luncheon.
Spelman College Glee Club Centennial Spring Concert
When: Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Location: Sisters Chapel *Open to the Public*
Join us in celebrating a milestone as the Spelman College Glee Club commemorates 100 years with rhythmic musical selections.
Spelman College Celebrates 143rd Founders Day View History and Traditions Photos
