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Alumnus Walker to keynote 144th Convocation Address

Dr. Robert Charles Walker, a 2001 Rust College graduate (Biology/Chemistry) will deliver the 144th Convocation address, Nov. 14. Walker, who received a Ph.D. in biochemistry at Meharry Medical College has a research plan focused on HIV/AIDS with particular interest in urban communities.

RUST COLLEGE 144TH FOUNDERS' DAY WEEKEND EVENTS

SECOND MODULE: OCTOBER 18 - DECEMBER 17 Registration, 2nd Module .............................................................. October 18
Classes Begin.................................................................................October 19
Last day to add classes ...................................................................October 25
Last day to Remove “I” Grade of previous semester ....................... November 8
Last day to drop course (2nd Module) ..........................................November 12
Board of Trustees Meeting .....................................................November 11-12
Founders’ Weekend ..............................................................November 12-14
Academic Counseling and Second Semester Registration.............Nov. 15-Dec. 3
Thanksgiving Break (After Last Class) .......................................November 24
Residence Halls reopen at 12:00 noon ........................................November 28
Classes resume after Thanksgiving ............................................November 29
Last day to apply for Spring Graduation........................................December 6
Christmas Dinner (all campus) ................................................... December 8
Dead Week – no activities ......................................................December 13-17
Final Exams (2nd Module).....................................................December 16-17
Christmas Vacation begins for students after finals ......................December 17
Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. ..............................................December 18
Christmas Vacation Begins for faculty after Grades reported.........December 20

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