The Southwestern College halls of fame were established in order to honor individuals who have contributed greatly to their field of study, community, or in other facets of life. The college is known for its students who excel during their academic years and now recognizes those who excel beyond the classroom and in their world without boundaries.

2025 Founders Weekend Schedule | April 10-12

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Thursday, April 10

4:00 pm Honor's Convocation, Richardson Performing Arts Center

Friday, April 11

Founders Weekend Lecture

4:00 pm LaShawn Jefferson | Messenger Recital Hall
Topic - The Unifying Force Of Human Rights: Our Path Forward Together

Leaders in Service Hall of Fame

6:00 pm Leaders in Service Dinner & Ceremony | Deets Library  RSVP Required
Leaders in Service Hall of Fame Ceremony to immediately follow the dinner

Inductees

• Greg Cole `10
• Ina (Turner) Gray
• Thad Leffingwell `92

RSVP by April 3, 2025. Cost for the dinner is $25/person. To RSVP, submit RSVP form, email alumni@sckans.edu or call 620.229.6155

Concert

7:30 pm Jaubi & Multifarious Trio | Richardson Performing Arts Center
O​pen to public.

Saturday, April 12

Business Hall of Fame

8:30 am Business Hall of Fame Reception | Christy Lobby RSVP Requested
8:45 am Business Hall of Fame Ceremony | Richardson Performing Arts Center

Inductees

• Jim Thomas `76
• Vineeta Sherring `80

Business Builder Award

• Millard Management

RSVP by April 3, 2025. To RSVP, submit RSVP form, email alumni@sckans.edu or call 620.229.6155

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Fine Arts Hall of Fame

10:00 am Fine Arts Hall of Fame Reception | Darbeth Lobby RSVP Requested
10:30 am Fine Arts Hall of Fame Ceremony | Messenger Recital Hall

Inductees

• Lori (Alexander) Borger `76
• Bill Borger `74

RSVP by April 3, 2025. To RSVP, submit RSVP form, email alumni@sckans.edu or call 620.229.615

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Educators Hall of Fame

12:00 pm Educators Hall of Fame Luncheon | Deets Library  RSVP Required
12:45 pm Educators Hall of Fame Ceremony | Deets Library

Inductees

• Jane Bodman-Smith `93
• Susan (Ingerson) Porter `64
• Ken Rickard `69

RSVP by April 3, 2025. Cost for the luncheon is $25/person. To RSVP, submit RSVP form, email alumni@sckans.edu or call 620.229.6155.

Benefit Auction

5:30 pm Builder Benefit | A Night for Southwestern College | Winfield Country Club
Dinner and auction event by invitation. For additional information, please email alumni@sckans.edu.