OAKLAND CITY – Oakland City University proudly announces the generous donation of a home and property by distinguished alumnus Alvin “Al” Johnson, Class of 1973. The formal gift will be recognized at a noon ceremony on Thursday, May 22nd, at 427 S. Mulberry Street, Oakland City, Indiana.
The donated residence in the heart of the Oakland City community may be used for faculty housing, married student accommodations, or other university needs. “We gratefully accept this generous gift, knowing it will continue to serve others, just as Oakland City College once served Mr. Johnson,” said University President Dr. Ron Dempsey.
A 1973 graduate with a degree in art, Johnson earned his master’s from Indiana State University and became a beloved art teacher, artist, pastor, and community leader. His work and legacy have touched lives across Gibson County and beyond
In honor of his lifelong contributions and fulfilling his long-held dream to earn a doctoral degree, Oakland City University will confer upon Mr. Johnson the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, during the donation ceremony.
