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From events celebrating human rights heroes like Nelson Mandela and John Lewis to speeches by Presidents Barack Obama and Joseph Biden, ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ is one of America窶冱 centers of intellectual, cultural, and athletic engagement.

ALL YEAR

Crown Forum is a communal tradition that is mandatory for all students and that extends from the 19th century founding of the School to the 21st-century Institution of today. The spiritual core of Crown Forum provides a grounding space where students are connected to and develop their dynamic humanity.

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AUGUST

New Student Orientation (NSO) at ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ is a week of exciting, enriching, stimulating, and life-changing experiences designed to prepare new students for life as a student at the only HBCU for Black men.

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SEPTEMBER

The ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ Human Rights Film Festival (MCHRFF) is an exciting opportunity to engage the College and connect with filmmakers, humanitarians, social justice organizations, and festival attendees from all over the world.

OCTOBER

ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･-Spelman Homecoming Week. The ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ Homecoming is one of Atlanta窶冱 most anticipated events and a time of reconnection, renewal, and rejuvenation for ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ and Spelman alumni. We are also happy to open our campus to our friends and supporters as we highlight a legacy that transcends generations and stretches back from our current students to our ...

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DECEMBER

The ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･-Spelman Christmas Carol Concert is a world-renowned concert that historically marks the start of the holiday season for the Atlanta community through celebration and song.

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JANUARY

The Annual ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ Martin Luther King Commemoration is a multicultural experience designed to educate the world on his historical and contemporary impact, engage the global community on issues of equity, and celebrate his legacy.

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FEBRUARY

Founder's Week. We celebrate the anniversary of our founding and hold our 窶廣 Candle in the Dark窶� Gala which has become one of the nation窶冱 premier events that to celebrate African American achievement and raise much-needed scholarship funds for deserving students. This exceptional evening of elegance and accomplishment has honored more than 221 luminaries over the past 34 ...

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APRIL

The Dream Makers Summit is a ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ Signature Event showcasing Student Excellence in scholarship, creativity, and innovation. This annual event will be a day of scholarly engagement as ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ students showcase research, creative productions, and innovations.

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MAY

Commencement. Each year ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ hosts a ceremony to honor students who have qualified for graduation. Held at the Century Campus, our original campus quadrangle and green bordered by many of our oldest and most revered buildings, this ceremony marks an important ascension for students as they elevate from being Men of ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ to ﾐﾂｲ靹ｱｲ･ Men.

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