125th ANNIVERSARY GALA AT LEE HOME - YOU'RE INVITED!

By Lillian Harris Wade, '68

Mississippi's First Alumnae Association will celebrate the 125th anniversary of Mississippi University for Women during the 2009 Homecoming weekend. The champagne and dessert celebration will be held at the Lee Home, 316 7th Street North, on Friday, April 17, from 8 until 10 pm. All MUW alums and their guests are invited to be the guests of the MFAeA at this celebration which will also recognize the 2009 Alumnae/i Achievement Award Winners.

The event has been underwritten by numerous corporate and individual sponsors. No ticket is required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Your registration with the MFAeA will serve as your reply.(link:http://fs2.formsite.com/MsFirstAlumnae/form525449690/index.html)

The Martin Bill created the nation's first publicly supported institution of higher learning for women, originally known as Industrial Institute and College. The first class was admitted in October of 1885 and graduated in May of 1889. Immediately following graduation, the class, realizing that their education was a priceless gift which they wanted to make possible for future generations of women, formed the first alumnae association to support the alma mater we have served faithfully for almost 120 years.

Please plan to attend this wonderful celebration of our heritage and the recognition of outstanding alumnae/i who have served our alma mater and our communities at all levels from local to international.