Opening Ceremony

Master of Ceremony: Mr. Tristan Crayton, SGA Executive Vice President

8:30 – 9:00

Convocation on the Courtyard ‐   Marching Storm and Dance Team

Dr. Tim Zachery, Band Director

Mr. Orok Orok, Program Coordinator

9:00 – 11:30

Opening Ceremony

Welcome from City of Prairie View and Proclamation

Mayor Pro-Tem, Prairie View, TX

Message from the President of Prairie View A&M University

Dr. George C. Wright

Message from the A&M System Acting Dean and Vice – Chancellor

Dr. William A. “Bill” Dugas

Message from Texas State Representative

Mr. Sid Miller, Commissioner, TX Dept of Agriculture (tentative)

Occasion

Message from 1890 Counsel of Presidents and Video Presentation

Dr. Michael L. McFrazier, Vice President for Administration

Selection from the University Choir and PV Mime Ministry

Dr. A. Jan Taylor, Director – Ms. Phyllis Spates

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Dr. Alton B. Johnson, Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs

Keynote address

Dr. Chavonda Jacobs‐Young, USDA Associate Administrator, ARS

Closing Remarks

Dr. Felicia M. Nave, Provost & Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs

11:30 – 12:00

Break and MSC Foyer Exhibit

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch under tent at MSC on LW Minor / VIP Luncheon in MSC Ballroom A

1:30 – 4:30

Guided Educational Campus Introduction/Tour and Hay Rides

Mr. Larry Raab, Director of Campus Planning