118th Founders’ Day Convocation Mark Brandon Mark Brandon ’75, earned the juris doctor from the UA School of Law in 1978, a master of arts in political science from the University of Michigan in 1986 and a doctorate in politics from Princeton University in 1992. His career path began with two years as an assistant attorney general for the State of Alabama and included work with Legal Services Corp., two law firms, and teaching positions at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Michigan before joining the faculty at Vanderbilt University. He served as a professor of law at Vanderbilt, specializing in constitutional law. He also held a secondary position in the department of political science. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar and the State Bar of Michigan. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award at Homecoming 2011. Brandon has authored two books, Free in the World: American Slavery and Constitutional Failure, published by Princeton University Press in 1998; and States of Union: Family and Change in the American Constitutional Order, published by University Press of Kansas in 2013. He also has authored a number of book chapters and journal articles.
Thursday 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Schedule of Events Convocation Reception Kappa Omicron Nu induction Life Raft Debate
Olympics Day
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Palmer Auditorium King Quad Ackerly Room, Bloch Hall Palmer Auditorium
Coming Home Weekend
Friends of Athletics & Alumni Golf Tournament Dr. Mike Mahan book reading and reception
Montevallo Golf Course Carmichael Library
Saturday 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Hope Bryant Smith Memorial 5K Run and Fun Run Tennis with the UM Falcons Disc Golf Tournament Corn Hole Toss Tournament Greek Alumni Reunion
McChesney Student Activity Center Tennis Courts Disc Golf Course McChesney Student Activity Center Stewart Student Retreat
Special thanks: Virgina Springer and UM Grounds, Dean Mary Beth Armstrong, Dean Stephen Craft, Dean Anna McEwan, Dean Steven Peters, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir, Montevallo Masters, Chartwells, The Flower Shop, University of Montevallo National Alumni Association and Crown Trophy of Pelham.
Founders’ Day Committee Marion Brown, Chair Tiffany Bunt, Vice Chair Jenny Bell Courtney Bennett Elaine Booth Lois Cooper
Sheila Dennis Scott Dillard Andrew Fancher William Hughes Jane Kirkpatrick Nick Moeller
B. J. Posey Hannah Stein Kira Thomas Meredith Waldrop Tiffany Wang Karen Willingham
Smart. Balanced. Prepared.