Adrian College's Convocation Series Begins posted 9/2/09
First convocation with Dr. James Horton to take place on Sept. 16

ADRIAN, Mich. - The opening convocation at Adrian College is with Dr. James Horton and promises to be a wonderful event. It takes place on Wednesday, September 16 at noon in Herrick chapel.

Dr. Horton is the Benjamin Banneker Professor Emeritus of American Studies and History at George Washington University. He is a most distinguished scholar around issues of race in America and particularly the history of the antislavery movement. He has appeared on the History Channel, the Discovery Channel and several PBS venues. He currently serves as a member of the President's Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

Adrian College Chaplain Chris Momany recently spoke with Dr. Horton.

“Dr. Horton telephoned me the other day, and I was astounded at the amount of research he is doing on the history of the antislavery movement at Adrian College,” said Momany. “He wants to engage us in noting our history and bringing it forward during the Sesquicentennial.”

Dr. Horton has served as historical advisor to several museums in the United States and abroad, including the Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. Dr. Horton is also an advocate of public history; he has been a historical consultant to numerous film and video productions including those seen on ABC, PBS, the Discovery Channels, C-Span TV, and the History Channel. Currently, he is researching the history of the antislavery movement at Adrian College.

Convocation is free and open to the public. Herrick Chapel is located on the Adrian College campus off of Charles St. More information may be obtained by visiting www.adrian.edu.