2020 Reunion-Commencement Weekend Activities Postponed Pending Resolution to the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 20, 2020
Dear Alumni,
Under direction from President Carmen J. Walters, all college- and alumni sponsored events and large on- and off-campus gatherings, including events sponsored by any registered student organizations, are postponed until further notice. In addition, Tougaloo College has postponed all baccalaureate and commencement activities. Public health officials recommend drastically limiting nonessential travel and all large gatherings.
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop and impact our communities, the Tougaloo College National Alumni Association (TCNAA) has decided to postpone all Alumni Association events until further notice. We are taking this proactive measure out of consideration for the health and well-being of our alumni, constituents, and campus community. We are working with campus leadership to determine next steps as the situation evolves.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, especially during this difficult time. We will continue to work with college leadership to make appropriate decisions to reduce the risk of exposure and spread of the virus. Please take safety precautions for your families, and we look forward to celebrating on campus once it is safe to do so.
Payments for previously scheduled TCNAA events during Commencement Weekend 2020 will be refunded.
Although upcoming celebrations have been postponed, we must remember to continue supporting our beloved Eagle Queen financially, especially during these times. As a reminder, donations may be made to the College online at https://app.mobilecause.com/f/17m3/n?vid=64n82 or mailed to
Office of Institutional Advancement
Tougaloo College
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174
Please visit www.tougaloo.edu or www.tcnaa.org for more information and relevant updates.
Again, thank you for your continued support, and we wish everyone well.
Sincerely,
David E. Miller, Esq. ’72, President
Tougaloo College National Alumni Association, Inc.
Tougaloo College 2020 Choir Tour
Featuring the Internationally Acclaimed Tougaloo College Concert Choir
Under the Direction of Dr. Karl Twyner
Chicago - March 4th-5th, Presented by the Chicago Tougaloo Alumni Association
Here is the link to the YouTube video of the Chicago concert at New Faith Baptist Church International https://youtu.be/qjInYvyIKe8.
Washington, DC - US Capitol Area - March 7th-8th, Presented by the Washington Area Tougaloo Alumni Chapter
TCNAA Commemorative Luggage Tag
Now available for sale in the TCNAA Shop. Proudly display your support for Tougaloo College and identify your luggage with this lenticular printed (dual images on the front of the tag, contact information space on the back), 4.25 inch x 2.5 inch, plastic luggage tag.
The tag comes with a 5.75 inch loop strap. The tag’s distinctive design makes it ideal for identifying your luggage, gym bag, brief case, backpack, laptop bag, golf bag and many more personal items.
Price: $10.00 each
Free Shipping – Allow 1 – 2 Week for Delivery.
2020 Hall of Fame – Call for Nominations
Facilities/Capital Improvement Fund Update
Raised: $37,795.00
TCNAA 2019 CHAPTER AWARDS
The Dr. Walter Washington Award (Chapter Donation)
Chapter contributing the highest total combined financial and In-kind amount to Tougaloo College.
1st Place – Jackson – $22,825
2nd Place – Washington Area – $15,050
3rd Place – Chicago – $10,000
The Honorable Corneal A. Davis Award (Chapter Members Donating)
Chapter whose chapter members donated the highest combined amount to the Tougaloo College Annual Fund.
1st Place – Jackson – $39,025
2nd Place – Washington Area – $30,000
3rd Place – Tougaloo Community – $24,281
Julia A. Bender Award (Highest percent Of Members Donating)
Chapter having the highest percentage of its chapter members donating to the Tougaloo College Annual Fund.
1st Place – Chicago – 27%
2nd Place – Houston – 26%
3rd Place – Washington Area – 24%
Lucille M. Fraser Award (Highest Percentage TCNAA Members)
Chapter having the highest percentage of its members who are dues paying members of TCNAA.
1st Place – Memphis – 100%
Houston – 100%
Detroit – 100%
Dallas/Ft. Worth – 100%
2nd Place – Chicago (99%) – 99%
3rd Place – Washington Area – 54%
Dr. Naomi Townsend Award (Recruiting)
Chapter recruiting the highest percentage of students attending Tougaloo College during a current term.
Chicago Tougaloo Alumni Chapter
2020 ALUMNI DIRECTORY
Important News
Your help is needed to accomplish this project!
You may have already received an email encouraging you to call PCI to update your information. Doing so will ensure that you are accurately represented in the directory.
Your information will not only help assemble the directory itself, also ensure that you are invited to Tougaloo events in your area and receive relevant communications. Please know that your information will remain protected throughout this process and will not be shared with outside entities.
When you call, you will have the opportunity to purchase your own directory if you choose. If you do elect to purchase a directory, a portion of the sale will support student scholarships at Tougaloo. The Eagle Queen needs you to simply call to verify your information.
If you have a question about the directory itself, please call PCI at (800) 982-1590. If you prefer to speak with the Alumni Affairs Office, please call(601) 977-7836 or email dbridgeman@tougaloo.edu.
Thank you for your support.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions: 2020AlumniDirectoryFAQ.pdf
Images from the 150th Anniversary Parade
Founders' Day Speaker Live Stream Video
Follow this link or click the image above. https://livestream.com/tougaloo/events/8857106/videos/198007354
Fall TAB Is Now Available Online at https://tcnaa.org/tab
Or Follow this Link To Download the PDF version: https://tcnaa.org/tab/Fall2019tab.pdf
The TCNAA Hall of Fame Class of 2019
The 2019 Hall of Fame Souvenir Booklet
Local Tougaloo Alumni Chapters Support Enrollment Management Activities
The Tougaloo Community Chapter provided snacks for the Enrollment Management Open House in June.
President Beverly Williams and Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management, Carolyn Evans.
The Jackson Chapter provided snacks during early student registration, July 9-10.
Jackson Chapter members: Barbara Hilliard, Carolyn Evans(Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management), Chapter President James C. Smith, Doris Bridgeman (Alumni Relations) and Annie Archie. .