Oakwood Industrial School opened its doors to 16 students on November 16, 1896. Today, 120 years later, Oakwood University concludes a week of celebratory activities that have been named Founder's Day.
On November 10, the E.E. Rogers Biblical Languages & Resource Center was dedicated, honoring Dr. Ernest E. Rogers, who served as Oakwood's first full-time professor of Biblical languages, from 1945 to 1979. The Center fosters the learning and use of Biblical languages, and provides computer-based resources for students.
Later that afternoon, a portrait of President J.L.Moran was unveiled at Moran Hall, honoring J.L. Moran, Oakwood's first African-American president (1932-1945).
Several alumni gentlemen were the speakers for various services during the celebration, including Dr. MyRon Edmonds, '99, Dr. Calvin Rock, '54. A Gospel Music Fest took place on Sabbath evening, November 12, featuring the Aeolians and guest choirs from Bethune-Cookman University, and Alabama A&M University.
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper
Thursday, November 17th 2016 at 1:48PM
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