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Dr. Douglas Covington became the first African-American to serve as president of a primarily white institution when he accepted the job at Radford recently. Covington Delivers Inaugural Address at Radford V Dr. Douglas Covington, a Winston-Salem native, was for mally installed as the Fifth President of Radford Univer sity, Radford, Va., on Septem ber 18. The ceremony was held on the lawn in front of the McConnell Library and it was the Kick-off event for the Uni versity's annual Homecoming Weekend. Karen Waldron, Rector of the Board of Visitors, presided at the Inaugural Exercises and Inducted the new president. Greetings were given on behalf of the Commonwealth of Vir ginia, the City of Radford, Vir ginia Colleges and Universities, Faculty, Students, and Alumni and the Director and Head of Department, School of Scottish Studies, University of Edin hurg, Scotland. A Reception followed the Inauguration on the McConnell Library Lawn. Covington, who assumed bis duties as president of the 85-year old institution on June 1, became the first African American to serve as the presi dent of a primarily white Uni versity in Virginia. He came to Radford from Cheyney Univer sity in Pennsylvania where he had served as president since 1992. Prior to serving as presi dent of Cheyney University, Covington had served as chan cellor of Winston-Salem State University, President of A&M University in Huntsville, Ala., and Interim President of Shelby State Community College in Memphis, Tenn. He has also served in other leadership posi tions in both the Public Schools and in higher education. Delegates from 72 acade mic institutions and four Learned Societies participated in the Inaugural procession, and 189 Colleges and Universities sent Dr. Covington congratula tions upon his appointment as President of Radford Univer sity. Three pieces of music were written and played espe cially for the Inauguration. Winston-Salem residents attending the inauguration and events associated with the Inau guration were: Dr. Gerald McCants, Mr. & Mrs. G. Roy Phillips, Attorney and Mrs. Harold L. Kennedy, Jr., and Dr. & Mrs. C. B. Hauser. ??A+so, theRev^and Mrs, Cedric S. Rodney, Louise Smith, Mr.-and Mrs. Roland S. Watts, Inez Davis, Cheryl Brad shaw-Super, Dr. Virginia K. Newell, and Nell D. Britton. . Covington began his educa tion in the local public schools and is a graduate of Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He holds both master's and doctorate degrpes from Ohio State Universti^. He is married to Beatrice Mitchell and they have two adult sons, Jeffrey and Anthony. 'm committees are due. The unit** newsletter will be dis tributed during the meeting. All news for the newsletter is 'me no later than Saturday* October 28, 1995. By RUDOLPH V. BOONE SR consecutive weeks. Ile neit As announced earlier in Tuesday game wtfil be Novera- the year* the writer of this col ber 14,1995. umn will terminate this volun The Triad Bridge Unit will teer contribution, .and urges have Hs Aoraal Meeting/Game someone to step forward to on Sunday, November continue this work. November The event will be held at the 1, 1995 was set as the date for DatfleyY Cosmetology Uni- someone to make it know of versity* The meeting will their interest in writing and begin at 2 p.m., followed by being responsible for this col the game at 3 p.m. All bridge umn. . k^ players are invited to partici- The present writer will be available to help a replacement All unit members are during November and Decern urged to make a special effort ber, if needed and desired, to attend the meeting. Reports Foster Care & Adoption Giving A Child A Home And A Future The Forsyth County Children's Services Department is seeking single adults and couples who are willing to foster and/or adopt children currently in protective custody. Children in foster care deserve the opportunity to live in stable, loving and secure environments. Wont you Open Your Door And Give A Child A Future? Intensive training, support, guidance and reimbursement are provided. Children's services Ctve a CMM a frnmre Contact Children's Services Monday through Friday, 8-5 at 727-2023 (Adoptions); 727-2446 (Foster Home Services). "An Evening With Rachelle Ferrell" Friday, November 3 8 p.m. K.R. Williams - L Auditorium Presented By The Winston-Salem State University LYCEUM Cultural Events Committee Tickets: $10 in advance $12 at the door Tickets go on sale October 23, M-F 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call (910) 750-3350 for more information
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