Presidential Inauguration
AOT Gala
13th Annual
Arch of Triumph
Gala
Arch of Triumph
Gala
Please join Johnson C. Smith University for the Arch of Triumph Gala, celebrating the Inauguration of our 15th President, Dr. Valerie Kinloch. Our Annual Gala serves as the University’s marquee community event and benefits the JCSU Fund, empowering the University to provide innovative and challenging academic programs, as well as critical financial support for our students.
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Charlotte Convention Center - Crown Ballroom
6 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Program
Gala Sponsors
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Schedule of Events
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The JCSU Concert Choir and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30 p.m.
Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium
For tickets and more information, visit: www.charlottesymphony.org.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Community Service Day
“Give An Hour of Your Time”
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
JCSU Campus
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Scholarship Luncheon featuring a Philanthropy Conversation with Cathy Bessant, President & CEO Foundation For The Carolinas
By Invitation Only
11:30 a.m.
Crisp Student Union
Grimes Lounge
Inaugural Panel Discussion
Black Educational and Economic Empowerment
2 p.m.
New Science Center Auditorium
Friday, April 5, 2024
Inauguration Ceremony of Valerie Kinloch, Ph.D.
10 a.m.
Charlotte Convention Center
Crown Ballroom
Friends of the Library and Campus Community Celebration
4-7 p.m.
James B. Duke Memorial Library and
The Block, JCSU Campus
Saturday, April 6, 2024
The Arch of Triumph Awards Ceremony & Inaugural Ball
6 p.m.
Charlotte Convention Center
Crown Ballroom
Sunday, April 7, 2024
1867 Giving Society Induction Ceremony and Brunch
By Invitation Only
11:30 a.m.
New Science Center Innovation Center - Room 322
157th Founders’ Day Convocation
2 p.m.
Jane M. Smith Memorial Church
Speaker
Founders' Day Convocation Speaker
Sheriff Garry L. McFadden
45th Sheriff of Mecklenburg County
Charlotte, North Carolina
Accommodations
A limited number of rooms have been reserved for our guests at the following hotels:
Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, Autograph Collection
201 W Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Call 704.372.1877 and mention JCSU Reference number M-SDFXMCB by March 19
King or Double $279
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1708532399276&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 W. Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Call 704.333.9000 and mention JCSU Inauguration by March 15
King $209 Double $229
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1708552565585&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Doubletree by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
230 North College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Call 704.335.5400 and mention JCSU Block by March 10
King or Double $159
Last day to book is 3/16/24
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/jcsupresidentsinauguration2024/
ONLINE Group Code: JCS
Doubletree by Hilton Gateway Village
895 W. Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704.227.2812 mention that you are with JCSU President’s Inauguration + Gala
King or Double $169
Last day to book is 3/16/24
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/cltwcdt-jcs-8d66a476-5646-45c1-86ac-f43e49a50f2c/
Doubletree by Hilton South Charlotte Tyvola
5624 Westpark Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
704.537.8000 mention that you are with JCSU President’s Inauguration + Gala
King or Double $125
Last day to book is 3/16/24
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/cltcedt-jcs-b3ba58cb-0e17-436a-9f61-d56247c9f983/