The Delta State University National Alumni Association will be traveling to Jackson for the annual Greater Jackson Area Alumni Event on Thursday July 19th at 6 p.m. More than 100 alumni and friends are expected to attend the event held at the Jackson Yacht Club.
Speakers for the event include Delta State Head football coach Todd Cooley, Director of Alumni Affairs Jeffrey Farris, and other special guests from campus. Entertainment will be provided by Delta State alum Brady Stewart.
“We’re looking forward to another successful chapter meeting here in Jackson,” said Lisa Grantham ’98, president of the Greater Jackson Alumni Chapter. “The committee has been working very strategically to recruit alumni and friends of Delta State to attend, uncover event sponsors, and raise money for scholarships.”
All proceeds from the silent auction go to the Greater Jackson Area Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a student from the greater Jackson area who will attend Delta State.
Each year at the alumni event, the chapter recognizes an individual for his or her service to Delta State. This year, the chapter will recognized Dr. Elbert Hilliard ’58, Delta State University Outstanding Alumnus of the Year 1976. Dr. Hilliard served 31 years as director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. He retired in 2005.
The chapter will also recognize Delta State staff member Matt Jones who has served Delta State for many years as Association Athletic Director for External Relations and Development. The chapter will also recognize all alumni in attendance who work in the healthcare industry.
The Alumni Association is still accepting sponsorships for this event. Businesses or individuals can sponsor at the $100, $250 or $500 levels. Pre-register online at www.deltastategiving.org/alumniassociation/jacksonalumnievent. Walk-ins are welcome the night of the event.
To follow the latest updates for the meeting visit the Official Facebook Event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/230552101037467/.
To stay up to date on the Alumni Association’s activities, follow these social media sites: Facebook (Statesmen Graduates), Twitter (@DSU_Alumni), LinkedIn (DSU alumni), Instagram (dsualumni) and You Tube (dsualumni1). Save the date for this year’s Pig Pickin’ (Sept. 21–22) and Homecoming (Nov. 9-10).
