Selma University will hold a celebration and keynote speech at 11 a.m. for Founder's Day on April 20.Â
Selma University is a historically Black Baptist bible college that was founded in the 1870s, according to the school's bio. It was originally named the Alabama Baptist Normal and Theological School of Selma but later changed to Selma University in 1908.Â
The keynote speech will be delivered by Dr. Melvin Owens, who is the president of the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention. The speech is titled, "Creating Servant Leaders for Our Community and the World," and is inspired by Matthew 23:11.Â
COVID guidelines will be observed during the event with social distancing and face masks.
Due to limited seating, RSVP for the event is required and can be done by calling 334-526-1718 or emailing sueducationkey@gmail.com.
Founder's Day will be held at the Jemison-Owens Auditorium located at 1501 Boynton St. in Selma.Â
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