Posted on Friday, February 12, 2021
U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. will deliver this year's MLK address at 2 p.m. Wednesday via Zoom. He is serving his 14th term representing middle and southwest Georgia's Second Congressional District.
College President Susanna Baxter said the choice of Bishop as speaker was an easy one.
“I have had the honor of working with Congressman Bishop for the past 11 years,” she said. “He is a statesman of highest regard and a Georgia treasure. Not only is he a good listener and well-informed, but his care for people shines through each interaction.”
Bishop is a native of Mobile, Alabama, and the son of the late Dr. Sanford D. Bishop Sr., the first president of Bishop State Community College in Mobile, and the late Minnie S. Bishop, a librarian.
He earned degrees from Morehouse College and Emory University Law School, then enlisted in the U.S. Army, successfully completing basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and enrolling in the Advanced Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Bishop was first elected to Congress in 1992 after serving in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1977-1990 and in the Georgia Senate from 1991-1992.
He resided in Columbus, Georgia, from 1972 to 1996, where he was the primary partner in the law firm of Bishop and Buckner, P.C.
Bishop has served on the House Committee on Appropriations since 2003. He also was chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee. He is co-chair of the Congressional Military Family Caucus, the vice chair of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee and a senior member of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee.
Bishop has received numerous awards including the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, given to Eagle Scouts for distinguished career achievement.
He also has been recognized by organizations including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Child Advocacy Coalition, National Guard Association of the United States, National Infantry Association, Georgia Association of Educators, Georgia Municipal Association, Georgia Council for the Arts and Fraternal Order of Police.
He and his wife, Vivian Creighton Bishop, live in Albany. They have a daughter, Aayesha J. Reese, and a granddaughter, Londyn.
To register for the event, visit here and a Zoom invitation will be emailed to you. Deadline for registration is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
A new tradition has begun at LaGrange College. Graduating seniors who have received their first full-time, post-graduation job offer or have been admitted to graduate school may ring the Chapel bell to celebrate their accomplishments. Complete the online form to receive instructions on how to ring the bell between the hours of 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays when the college is open. Congrats to last week’s bellringers - Meghan Gross (Religion), accepted into the Master of Divinity program at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky; Caleb Tyler (Political Science), accepted into the International Economic Affairs graduate program at American University in Washington, D.C.; Haylee Williams (Accountancy), offered the role of staff accountant for Columbus Financial Consultants in Columbus, Georgia; and Gabriel Griffith (History), joined the United States Coast Guard. #LCSoundofSuccess 
Edmondson Parlor, aka “The Den,” has re-opened for student use. With a continued focus on making the college student-centered, President Baxter partnered with an anonymous donor to secure funding to renovate the space. Located on the second floor just inside the front door, The Den has comfy furniture, oversized chairs, a study space, game tables and new art. It is open daily from 8 a.m. until midnight. Students are reminded to practice social distancing and to wear masks in the new space.
The college will be testing its alert system Feb. 19, and everyone is encouraged to make sure they are registered. Follow the instructions below to sign up or update existing information. All updates should occur before 5 p.m. Wednesday. The system sends out texts only if there is an emergency situation on campus. To set up a password visit here. Enter your email address in the email box, click the Reset Password button and the system will email reset instructions. Then additional email addresses and cell phone numbers may be added. If the system does not recognize your email address, contact support@kongtiao11.com to notify the IT department.
Remember the Chapel is open every day of the semester for personal prayer and devotion.
Online student registration opens today (Friday) for Interim 2022/May Away courses. For more information, contact Michele Raphoon at mraphoon@kongtiao11.com.
Check LC Connect for Virtual CE events and instructions. For in-person events, all COVID guidelines apply.
Feb. 15
Black Lives Matter
Learn about racial injustice and politics.
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Young Alumni Virtual Interview Series – Tyler Martin Grant ’19, Nonprofit Leadership
A former Servant Scholar and employee with Circles of Troup, Grant knows her way around the world of nonprofits.
Local Professional Interview Series – The Rev. James Goodlet, Ministry
Goodlet is senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church in LaGrange. He will discuss his career in the ministry and share insights with current students.
'Environment and Modern Agriculture' film
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* Sustainability Credit
As a member of the Women’s Basketball team, Gracie Brunel is continuing her family’s legacy at LaGrange College.
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In this short excerpt from the February 2020 MLK Day event, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum outlines the first step toward racial understanding and talks about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final book, "Where Do We Go From Here: Community or Chaos?"
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