Jerry Young, President, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., delivered the official address at the 150th Convocation. Jerry Young, President, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., delivered the official address at the 150th Convocation. Jerry Young who served as the keynote speaker for the Rust College 150th Founders’ Convocation. Beckley, President of Rust College and a graduate of the historic institution introduced his long time friend and fellow alumni, Rev. Photo/Reel Urban ImagesĪfter a host of official greetings, Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson, Assistant General Secretary of the Black College Fund and Ethnic Concerns, The UMC represented the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry at the 150th Convocation. Buck, Mayor, City of Holly Springs greeted the 150th Convocation audience. Bill Stone, Mississippi State Senate, District 10 greeted the 150th Convocation audience. Photo/Reel Urban Imagesįollowing the invocation greetings were brought by a host of official representatives from the state of Mississippi from the local and state level. John Wells, (Left) pictured w/other 150th Convocation participants. John Wells, Associate General Secretary Division of Higher, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, The United Methodist Church, Nashville, TN. The Rust College 150th Founders’ Convocation was elevated by a moving invocation delivered by Dr. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. George-Patrick Johnson Director perform at the 150th Convocation. Photo/Reel Urban Images Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see all I have needed thy hand hath provided great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! Rust College A’Cappella Choir Mr. Hymn: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Rust College A’ Cappella Choir and Audience Rust College 150th Founders’ Convocation Ice Sculpture. Rust, Secretary of the Freedman’s Aid Society. Two years later, Shaw became Rust University in honor of Richard S. The first college students graduated in 1878. Shaw, who donated money for the first building.
In 1870, the school was chartered as Shaw University in honor of Dr. Anita Moore, Director of Library Services, Rust College, Mace Bearer 150th Convocation. Yet, it was specifically dedicated to the disadvantaged – not only those with limited financial means, but also those with weak scholastic backgrounds. Its commitment was that no one with a sincere desire to learn would be denied the opportunity. Photo/Reel Urban Imagesįrom the beginning, the College’s mission was to provide a thorough, practical and lasting education to a particular group. Edwards, Vice President, Rust College and 150th Convocation Chief Marshal.
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In crude facilities with rudimentary equipment, the way was open for adults and children alike to learn how to read and write. McDonald of the Freedmen’s Aid Society and Reverend Moses Adams, a Negro preacher, opened the doors for classes in Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church where Rust College was founded. Rust College Academic Faculty participating in the Rust College 150th Convocation Processional. And amid these circumstances, Rust College was born. One thing was sure, however, the need for education was imperative. It was a terrible time of adjustment for Negroes, and there was no simple solutions. Few had been taught to supply their own material needs. Negro people were free-but to do what? Few could read. A battle-ravaged Mississippi was still nursing its wounds after four devastating years of Civil War. Rust College Brief History “Continuing the Quest Toward Excellence
Jerry Young, President, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., and Rust College 150th Founders’ Convocation Speaker. Photo/Reel Urban Images Beckley, President, Rust College pictured w/Rev. The 150th Founders’ Convocation was steeped in spectacular pomp and circumstance. Beckley, President of Rust College, presided over the ecumenical service and historical observation. On Sunday, Novemon the campus of Rust College in the Morehouse Auditorium, Doxey Alumni Fine Arts-Communication Building, Rust College celebrated her 150th Founders’ Convocation.ĭr. Reel Urban News Special Report: Rust College 150th Founders’ Convocation (Pt.1)
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