16th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Concert

Featuring The World Renowned Rust College A’Cappella Choir

Monday, April 24, 2017, 6:00pm

Location First Congregational Church, UCC

145 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI

This Event is Free and Open to the Public

Flyer Attached

ABOUT  THE  COLLEGE

Rust was founded in 1866 in Asbury United Methodist Church in Holly Springs, MS by Rev. A.C. McDonald and Rev. Moses Adams, dedicated to alleviating the poverty suffering of Black Americans through education and moral guidance. Since that time, the United Methodist Church has been an integral part of Rust College.

Rust offers academic programs in five areas: Education, Business, Humanities, Social Science, Science, and Mathematics, awarding the A.S., B.A., B.S., B.S.W., Degrees. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS),    The University Senate of the United Methodist Church and the Mississippi State Department of Education. The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

ABOUT  THE  CHOIR

The Rust College A’Cappella Choir, under the direction of George Patrick Johnson, is one of America’s most renowned choirs which feature a broad repertoire of classical, semi-classical, spirituals, opera contemporary and traditional gospel. The A’Cappella Choir has captured the attention of  prestigious audiences worldwide.