The Samford University Event Calendar offers a central listing of significant university events that are open to the Samford community or the public. SPACES provides a comprehensive event list for employees, and Bulldog Central provides a comprehensive event list for students. The registrar’s office maintains the official academic calendar. Academic units, alumni, athletics and Samford Arts maintain audience specific calendars.
The faculty and staff of Orlean Beeson School of Education will engage in a study of the classic book by Russell W. Gough. Open event: all are welcome, even if you haven’t read the book.
Join us for community worship during which Michael McClymond will preach, "Always Carrying the Death of Jesus" from 2 Corinthians 4:5-15, in conjunction with this year's Reformation Heritage Lectures.
Come see Samford's newest ensemble from our Commercial Music area, Lakeshore. Lakeshore will perform popular music from the 1960s to modern day, in addition to performing originals written by Samford students and faculty. This event will move to the Wright Center if inclement weather.
Join us for this year's Reformation Heritage Lectures in which Michael McClymond will deliver his first lecture entitled, "Setting the Stage: Contemporary Challenges to Atonement Theologies." This event is open to the public.
In the poverty simulation, hosted by the School of Public Health, participants will experience the challenges faced by a family living in poverty in the United States. Reservations required.
Join us for this year's Reformation Heritage Lectures in which Michael McClymond will deliver his second lecture entitled, "Reformation-Era Diversity: The Cross in Lutheran, Calvinist, Anabaptist, Rationalist, and Mystical Perspectives." This event is open to the public.
Attend a virtual open forum to learn more about Orlean Beeson School of Education graduate programs.
Through the eyes of 17-year-old Ernestine, we see the history of the Crump family as they move to 1950s New York after the death of their mother. A story of resilience, daydreams, everyday heartbreak, and what it means to feel like an outsider fighting to better yourself and your community, Crumbs is the coming-of-age story of Ernestine, and the ways in which her family finds their way—their own peace. Their story is a testament to the challenging nature of change, and the ways in which to manage it. In the end for the Crump family, "joy comes in the morning." This event is part of the School of the Arts Diversity Series and is sponsored by Alabama Power and The Daniel Foundation. It is also the inaugural event of the MISA Collaborative, a partnership between Miles College and Samford University. Special Note: This play includes mature themes and language.
Join the Mobile Alumni Chapter for the fall event with the Samford University Alumni Association. We will be joined by Dr. Beck Taylor, Samford's 19th President. Lunch will be served, and guests are welcome to attend.
Join us on campus this fall for the Text to Sermon lecture series entitled, "Back to the Future: Examining Sermons from the Christian Tradition." This week, Dr. Pasquarello will examine John Wesley’s sermon “On the Wedding Garment." Complimentary lunch is included. Registration is required.
Authorized by the Samford University Board of Trustees in 2006, the Samford Medallion award recognizes persons whose good works have made a difference in society, in community affairs, in the life of the church, and in the quality of life for individuals. Convocation credit available.
Join us for Community Worship during which Paul Lawler will deliver a sermon entitled, "The Richness of Redemption" from 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.
Join us for an evening of worship as we gather to sing and celebrate the Gospel story. The newly-formed Samford Worship Team, in collaboration with Samford’s Worship Arts Ensemble, will guide us through a special service of singing, scripture and prayer. This event is free and open to the public.
Make cross-cultural friendships over lunch. Teach others about your home culture, learn about other people and places around the world, and enjoy international foods together.
Meacham will lecture on his #1 New York Times bestseller, The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels, that examines the present moment in American politics and life by looking back at critical times in U.S. history when hope overcame division and fear. Convocation credit available.
The inauguration ceremony for Samford's 19th President, Dr. Beck A. Taylor, will combine pomp and historic formality of academic ceremony with Samford University’s proud 180-year tradition and elements of Christian worship. Tickets are required. Convocation credit available.
Join us for this week's Global Voices featuring third-year Beeson M.Div. student, Teal Cuellar, who will speak on the topic of "Creating Friendships Through Amistad Mission: A Missionary’s Life in Bolivia."
Prospective students and their families are invited to register and attend this open house event in November to learn more about Samford's prepharmacy curriculum. At this in-person event, you can ask questions of our admission staff, tour our state-of-the-art facilities and engage with current students and pharmacy faculty.
Delegates and honored guests are invited to join Samford University students, faculty and staff for the Presidential Inaugural Ball hosted by the Student Government Association.
From reunions, tailgates, Alumni of the Year Awards, and much more, this is a weekend that you will cherish for a life time.
Brock School of Business will host its inaugural Advisory Board Summit including 150 members of the school’s Dean’s Advisory Board and six additional advisory boards that reflect various disciplines. President Beck A. Taylor will address the business school’s board members during the half-day networking summit. Invitation only.
This Health Care Leadership Symposium sponsored by the College of Health Sciences offers the opportunity for alumni who work within the health care industry a time of fellowship, as well as the chance to hear from Dorinda Cale ’96, Pharm.D. ‘97, a pharmacy alumnus and vice president of pharmacy services at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Registration required.
Prospective students interested in Samford University's Speech Language Pathology program in the School of Health Professions are invited to an open house event where they can tour the facilities, meet faculty and learn more about the graduate program.
Join the A Cappella Choir for a Choral Vespers service in Hodges Chapel during Homecoming weekend.
Alumni and friends of Beeson Divinity School will gather for worship during Homecoming Weekend at 10:15 a.m. in Hodges Chapel with Dr. Frank Thielman preaching and Brian and Renee Pitts leading music. Open to the public.
Howard College of Arts and Sciences will host a BBQ lunch for alumni, students and faculty at 11:30 a.m. on the quad.
Join us for community worship during which Tim Cox will deliver a sermon entitled, “Sufficient Grace In Times Of Need” from 2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10.
The Samford Orchestra will perform twice in the fall and twice in the spring. Make plans to attend the November 9th concert in person in Brock Recital Hall. Guests not able to attend in person can watch via Livestream.
Samford's Department of Architecture and Interior Design will present the plans and team members of Birmingham's new Protective Stadium. The panel discussion will include: Shelia Montgomery-Mills, Project Manager BJCC (Owner); Nolanda Hatcher, President, Studio 2H Design (Architect); Virnetta Woodbury, Project Manager, Brasfield and Gorrie (General Contractor); Liz Hyde, President, Hyde Engineering (Electrical engineer); Lea Ann Macknally, President, Macknally Land Design (Landscape Architect). The program will begin by showing a video of the stadium showing its construction and describing its features.
Prospective law students and their families are invited to attend Cumberland School of Law's fall Open House.
Join us for this month's Women-led Worship Night during which divinity student, Amanda McKay, will preach. This event is open to both men and women.
Join us for community worship during which John Cantelow III will deliver a sermon on Hebrews 12.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) and Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) programs to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct.
This concert will feature a variety of student chamber ensembles.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) and Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics (M.S.H.I.A.) programs to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Master of Social Work to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Dietetic Internship to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about our internship.
Sarah South and Maggie Mulder, undergraduate students in Samford’s Global Missions Scholars program, will join us to share about their experiences ministering in L’viv, Ukraine, and how those experiences relate to their studies at Samford.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Master of Science in Nutrition program to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct.
Come for a special concert and worship service with the Samford Worship Ensemble (WAE).
Samford Opera showcases a variety of opera vignettes during their annual workshop event.
Join us for community worship during which Cole Griffith, the fall 2021 James Earl Massey Preaching Award recipient, will deliver a sermon on Revelation 21.
As the semester comes to a close and the Christmas holidays approach, come celebrate with the Global Center at Christmas Around the World. Come and go as you please and try traditional Christmas treats and snacks from all over the world. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider and fellowship with friends as a break from the finals week preparations.
A Christmas Carol is the Broadway musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 1843 festive classic, featuring songs by renowned composer Alan Menken (Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Newsies, Enchanted, etc.) It tells the tale of the curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge whose miserable nature comes to a crescendo during the Christmas period—”Bah! Humbug!” However, this Christmas, he is forced to come face to face with his selfish ways when he is confronted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Future. In the course of one night, Scrooge is forced to recognize his faults and gains the chance to make amends. Many thanks to Elouise Williams for sponsoring the production.
The 2021 Christmas Home Tour, presented by ARC Realty, will feature five unique and beautifully appointed homes, and festive holiday treats at the Samford President's Home. Now in its 11th year, this event is a beloved part of the yuletide season and a wonderful way to support scholarships for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances. Advance tickets will be available in early November.
Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals, will give the commencement address during Beeson's December Commencement and Service of Consecration.
During this special ceremony, the B.S.N. class of Dec. 2021 will receive their professional nursing pins, indicating a commitment to a life of caring for others. The pinning tradition is a special rite of passage for all nursing students. While the diploma is representative of a graduate's proficiency in the science of nursing, the pin is representative of their mastery of the art of nursing.
Renowned pianist Misha Dichter is one of America's most popular artists. His global career spans six decades and he brings his wealth of talent to Samford's stage. This event is co-presented with the Birmingham Chamber Music Society. Tickets will be available in August.
Each year, almost 1,000 students participate in this unique musical production, which began more than 50 years ago and has developed into one of the most popular Samford traditions. Each show is developed, written, choreographed, rehearsed and performed by students. In addition to entertaining thousands of audience members, the proceeds of each Step Sing are donated to charity.
The White Coat Ceremony marks the entrance of a nursing student beginning clinical nursing and serves as a reminder of their commitment to provide compassionate care to each of their patients. Join us as Moffett and Sanders School of Nursing honors this year's class.
The Laramie Project, by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theatre Project, is seniors Scott Baron and Carson Blalock's Catalyst project. The play is based on the challenging real-life events of a hate crime committed in Laramie, WY. This play is for mature audiences only.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) and Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) programs to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct. Registration will open on Nov. 16, 2021.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Dietetic Internship to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about our internship. Registration will open on Nov. 16, 2021.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) and Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics (M.S.H.I.A.) programs to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct. Registration will open on Nov. 16, 2021.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Master of Social Work to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct. Registration will open on Nov. 16, 2021.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Master of Science in Nutrition program to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct. Registration will open on Nov. 16, 2021.
Rachel Barton Pine is a celebrated violinist whose performances combine her gift for emotional communication with her fascination with historical research. This performance is co-presented with the Birmingham Chamber Music Society.
Prospective law students and their families are invited to attend Cumberland School of Law's spring Open House.
Sandbox percussion will perform with mezzo-soprano Elspeth Davis. Sandbox Percussion has established themselves as a leading proponent of this generation of contemporary percussion chamber music. Described as exhilarating by The New York Times, this group is sure to dazzle the audience. This performance is co-presented with the Birmingham Chamber Music Society.
The Samford Dance Company will present its annual dance concert in the Wright Center.
Join us for a evening with this multi-instrumental quartet. Its music is infused with traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz and minimalism. Invoke weaves all of these styles together to form a unique contemporary repertoire. Co-presented with the Birmingham Chamber Music Society. Tickets available in August.
The Samford Opera Company will present The Magic Flute, a heroic fairytale opera about finding your way through the shadow and light of the world. One of the most beloved operas of all times and a great beginner opera for all ages.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) and Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) programs to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct. Registration will open on Feb. 8, 2022.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) and Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics (M.S.H.I.A.) programs to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct. Registration will open on Feb. 8, 2022.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Master of Social Work to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct. Registration will open on Feb. 8, 2021.
Samford's School of Public Health invites prospective students of its Master of Science in Nutrition program to a virtual open house event to engage with faculty, ask questions of our admission staff and learn more about what makes a Samford degree distinct. Registration will open on Feb. 8, 2021.
