SMC To Honor 100th Year of Education with Centennial Convocation

09/06/11

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Spartanburg Methodist College will celebrate its 100th year as an educational institution with a special Centennial Convocation on Tuesday, September 6th 2011. 

The Centennial Convocation will be held in Bridges Arena on SMC's campus. The service will begin at 11 AM, and will feature special guest speaker Jimmy L. Gibbs, President and CEO of Gibbs International, INC. The convocation will also recognize the groundbreaking and construction of a new academic building on campus. 

SMC remains dedicated to its mission as a private, residential, 2-year liberal arts college. Founded by Reverend Dr. David English Camak, the school began as a cooperative program to educate textile mill workers. Over the years, SMC has grown into a diverse campus, offering 6 degrees and fielding 14 athletic teams, but retains its essence as an educational institution committed to providing quality education in an affordable way. 

Well-recognized for its service in the community, SMC staff, faculty and students clocked over 5,800 hours of community service to the Spartanburg area.  The school was included in the President's National Service Honor Roll for 2011.

SMC boasts over 800 students and a 19:1 student / faculty ratio. Classes are kept deliberately small, and SMC prioritizes its tradition of offering a very personalized educational experience. Over 90% of graduates continue their education at four-year programs across the nation.

For more information, please contact Clare Ball, Director of Public Information, at ballc@smcsc.edu or (864) 347-5780.