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Inauguration Week Activities Slated at WBU

The inauguration of Dr. Stan Norman as president of Williams Baptist University will make for a busy week of activities on the WBU campus.  Events begin on Tuesday evening, Sept. 25, and will continue through the Inauguration Ceremony on Friday.

The public is invited to attend the Inaugural Worship Service on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. and the Inauguration Ceremony Friday at 10:00 a.m.  Both will be held in WBU’s Manley Chapel.

Here is the schedule of events for the week:

Tuesday, September 25
Student Reception
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Swaim Administration Building Rotunda
Drop-in reception for WBU students to celebrate with Dr. & Mrs. Norman.

Wednesday, September 26
Chapel Service
11:00 a.m.
Manley Chapel
Pastor Jamar Andrews of Jonesboro will speak at the Inauguration Week chapel service.

Thursday, September 27
Inaugural Worship Service
7:00 p.m.
Manley Chapel
Dr. David Whitlock, president of Oklahoma Baptist University, will deliver the message as the WBU family gathers to worship and pray on the eve of the inauguration.

Reception following for Faculty/Staff and their families in Eagle Coffeehouse & Grill.

Friday, September 28
Inauguration Ceremony
10:00 a.m.
Manley Chapel
The culminating event of the week, as Dr. Norman is inaugurated the seventh president of Williams Baptist University.

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