Threads of Our Legacy
What we inherit. What we carry forward.
The day connects the founding ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha with the living history of Iota Mu Lambda and the people whose work continues to shape the community.
Iota Mu Lambda Founders’ Day 2026
Threads
of Our Legacy
An invitation to gather with purpose, encounter history with fresh eyes, and share in an experience shaped by distinction, memory, and community. Your place in the story awaits.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Doors 10:00 AM
WPH 101 • UW Tacoma
Until We Gather
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Official Teaser
The Founders’ Story
A cinematic glimpse will appear here before the full story is experienced together.
Explore the StoryGuest Information • Begin Here
Arrive informed. Enter with ease.
This is your central source for timing, parking, navigation, accessibility, and the information that matters before you enter the experience.
Latest Update • August 12, 2026
Venue, doors-open time, and recommended parking are confirmed.
Before You Arrive
Plan your arrival with confidence.
Event-day weather will appear here during the final five days.
Doors10:00 AM
Program10:30 AM–2:30 PM
VenueWilliam W. Philip Hall • WPH 101
ParkingRecommended: Tioga Lot
ExperienceNo separate app required
What guests most often need to know
When should I arrive?Plan to arrive between 10:00 and 10:20 AM for a relaxed entry before the 10:30 AM program.
Where should I park?Tioga Lot is the recommended default. Use the directions action for the drive and walking route.
What should I wear?
Need accommodations?Use Help for accessibility, dietary, seating, or day-of support.
Live Event Companion
The day, as it unfolds.
Program guidance and important updates will move here once doors open.
Happening Now
Doors Open & Welcome
Enter, settle in, and take in the opening environment before the program begins.
10:00 AM
Event Preview
History, distinction, and community.
The experience brings together film, storytelling, recognition, and living history without revealing every moment before its time.
Iota Mu Lambda Special Honors
The Yellow Rose Honors
An Iota Mu Lambda recognition program celebrating men and women across the community whose service, leadership, and commitment are creating meaningful impact. Honorees extend beyond Alpha Phi Alpha and reflect distinction in many forms.
A signature moment of the day remains intentionally understated until guests arrive.
A Reveal Awaits
Featured voices and quilt imagery arrive at 9:30 AM.
The digital reveal will meet the physical experience one hour before brunch begins.
Featured Voices
The people who give the day its meaning.
Featured speakers and honorees will be introduced as part of the live experience.
Quilt Exhibition
History and memory, held in the fabric.
The featured quilt story will be revealed alongside the physical exhibition.
Add your voice to the story
What does legacy mean to you today? A thoughtful reflection can become part of the larger memory of the gathering.
Share a ReflectionProgram at a Glance
The rhythm of the day.
The experience moves with intention—from arrival and fellowship to history, film, recognition, and reflection.
10:00 AM
Doors OpenArrival, fellowship, and the opening environment.
10:30 AM
Welcome & BrunchThe formal experience begins.
Featured
Threads of Our LegacyHistory, storytelling, and the featured quilt exhibition.
Premiere
The Founders’ StoryThe in-person film experience comes first.
Honors
Recognition & ReflectionCommunity distinction and the stories worth carrying forward.
2:30 PM
Program ConcludesThe digital archive continues after the gathering.
View the detailed program
10:00 AM
Doors Open & WelcomeGuest arrival, portraits, fellowship, and exhibition viewing.
10:30 AM
OpeningWelcome and framing of the day.
Brunch
Table FellowshipCurated brunch service and conversation.
Legacy
Historical ExperienceQuilt story, chapter history, and featured presentation.
Film
The Founders’ StoryIn-person premiere followed by digital access after the screening.
Honors
Yellow Rose Honors & RecognitionCelebrating distinguished men and women of the community.
2:30 PM
ClosingFinal reflections and conclusion.
Supporters & Connection
Stay connected beyond Founders’ Day.
Continue exploring the work of Iota Mu Lambda, Seattle-area Alpha chapters, and the Great Northwest District.
Connected Pages
Continue the journey.
Carry the Legacy Forward
Help the work continue.
Your gift can support scholarship, mentorship, youth development, and the preservation of stories that deserve to remain visible.
With Appreciation
Partners who make the experience possible.
Legacy Archive
The gathering ends. The story remains.
Return to the film, photographs, reflections, and moments worth carrying forward.
The Founders’ Story
The film remains part of the legacy.
The complete film will appear here after the in-person premiere.
Post-Event Reflection
What should we carry forward?
Share a thought about the experience or an idea for the next Founders’ Day.
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