Southern University Founders' Month: See the list of occasions, celebrations

BATON ROUGE, La. (BNN)-- Southern University will be celebrating its 144th anniversary throughout March with a list of occasions and events.

Throughout "Southern University Founders' Month" in March, trainees will be honored for their academic accomplishments at the Founders' Day Convocation and there will be a list of activities happening throughout the month.

Among the highlighted occasions is the yearly Founders' Day Convocation that will be hung on Thursday, March 7 at 10 a.m. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. According to a release, Dr. Russell J. Ledet will be giving the convocation address.

This year's theme is "Honoring our Legacy - - Living our Mission."

Check out the complete schedule of events throughout Founders' Month listed below:

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Founders Day Exhibit

• When: Friday, March 1-Sunday, March 31



• Where: John B. Cade Library, first flooring

Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center 81st Annual Livestock & & Poultry Show

• When: Saturday, March 2



• Where: 14600 Scenic Hwy.

Yoga on the Yard Sunset Edition

• When: Tuesday, March 5 from 5-6:30 p.m.



• Where: The Bluff at Southern University

What the Hemp? Expert Development Webinar

• When: Tuesday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m.



• Click here to sign up with on Zoom.

Coffee Shop LaCumba Opens

• When: Wednesday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.



• Where: Pinkie Thrift Hall – – Room 161

Window into Practice: A Fireside Chat with Two Foundation Leaders

• When: Wednesday, March 6 from 1-2:30 p.m.



• Where: 598 Harding Blvd.

SU Lab School Pilgrimage to Clarks' Gravesites

• When: Thursday, March 7 at 9 a.m.

Creators' Day Convocation and Student Awards

• When: Thursday, March 7 at 10 a.m.



• Where: F.G. Clark Activity Center

Panel Discussion: Black Creole History in Louisiana

• When: Thursday, March 7 at 1 p.m.



• Where: T.T. Allain Hall Auditorium

SU Together: Move More, Eat Better

• When: Thursday, March 7 from 4:15 -5:30 p.m.



• Where: Pinkie Thrift Hall Teaching Lab, Room 157

Southern University Alumni Federation

• When: Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m.




Where: Valdry Center for Philanthropy



• Click here to sign up.

Sports Agent and Career Bootcamp

• When: Friday, March 8-Saturday, March 9




Where: SU Law Center (in-person and virtual alternatives readily available)



• Click here to sign up.

Untie the Ribbons: Impact on Obesity on Breast and Colorectal Cancer in African-Americans

• When: Saturday, March 9 from 8 a.m. to twelve noon



• Where: 8320 G. Leon Netterville Drive

Garden Talks with a Professional: Smothered Okra

• When: Monday, March 18 at 1 p.m.



• Click here to join on Zoom.

SU Employee Service Avards 2024

• When: Thursday, March 21 at 11 a.m.



• By invitation just.

Centered on Mental Health Virtual Seminar

• When: Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m.



• Click here to register.

SU Athletics Jag-a-Thon Fundraiser: Jaguars Stand United

• When: Friday, March 22.



• Click here to see the broadcast.

Second Annual Henrietta Lacks Symposium Cultural Reality: A Conversation with Nikole Hannah Jones and Ben Crump (Day 1)

• When: Friday, March 22 at 6 p.m.




Where: Southern University Museum of Art Cultural and Heritage Center



• Click here to register.

2nd Annual Henrietta Lacks Symposium Cultural Reality: A Conversation with Nikole Hannah Jones and Ben Crump (Day 2)

• When: Saturday, March 23. Events at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and noon.




Where: Southern University Museum of Art Cultural and Heritage Center



• Click here to sign up.

SU Leading Ladies Luncheon

• When: Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m.



• By invite only.

John B. Cade Library Patent and Trademark Resource Center Grand Opening and Panel

• When: Wednesday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m.



• Where: John B. Cade Library, first floor.

Cade Conversations: Women who Advocate for Diversity, equity and addition

• When: Thursday, March 28 at 1 p.m.



• Where: Reference Event Center, very first floor.

SU Together: Move More, Eat Better

• When: Thursday, March 28 from 4:15 -5:30 p.m.



• Where: Pinkie Thrift Hall Teaching Lab, Room 157

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