Berea College Convocations

THIS WEEKS CONVO- Sept. 9th

Please join us for our first Stephenson Memorial Concert of the fall semester on Thursday, 9 Sept. 2021 at 8 pm in Phelps Stokes. The performance features the multi-instrumentalist Joe Troop.

Joe Troop is hailing originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The founder of the Grammy-nominated string band Che Apalache, Troop’s music is deeply embedded with and inspired by his activism. Borrowed Time is his first proper solo album. The worldly songs and instrumentals are influenced by his time spent living in Argentina as well as his upbringing as an openly gay bluegrass musician in rural North Carolina.

Please note: The concert is free & open to the public. Mask & covid-19 vaccination required. Livestream NOT available.

I hope you will be able to join us Thursday evening.

THIS WEEKS CONVO- Thurs. May 6th

Our last (virtual) spring convocation features New York Times opinion columnist and author Margaret Renkl on Thursday, May 6 at 7PM ET. In conversation with Berea’s own Silas House, Ms. Renkl will speak to us about The Link between Happiness and Creativity.

Our ancestors didn’t think of creativity as a side gig. A quilt was meant to keep a family warm. It was meant to give a new practical use to the unworn bits of worn-out clothes. But our family quilts were never simply warm and never simply practical. They were beautiful, and making them brought their makers happiness. Renkl, an author and contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, believes that expressing our own creativity—whether through painting or gardening or singing or dancing or writing or, yes, needlework—is one of the ways we bring meaning to our lives. Woods Lecture.

Here is the registration link for the convo with Margaret Renkl on Thursday at 7PM:

https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__bjvZBfLSauMQJZk6GwPVg

THIS WEEKS CONVO- Thurs. April 15th

Please join us on Thursday, April 15 at 7PM ET for a virtual convocation with Ibtihaj Muhammad. Her presentation is entitled Navigating Life and Sport as a Black Muslim Woman. Co-sponsored with Women’s and Gender Studies.

Please register in Zoom Webinar: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NDm2L5b9Qg2kwoFX_mbZog A link to the video recording of the convo will be sent to campus early next week.

Join us for a conversation with 2016 Olympic bronze medalist in fencing, Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first American woman to compete in hijab. As a sports ambassador for the U.S. Department of State’s Empowering Women and Girls through Sport Initiative and named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Ibtihaj is a self-described “change agent” and—as Mattel describes her— “shero” to young girls everywhere. In conversation with Berea College’s own Dr. M. Shadee Malaklou, Assistant Professor and Chair of Women’s and Gender Studies, Ibtihaj will speak with us about what it means to pursue what she describes in her memoir as “an unlikely American dream,” about how she navigates professional sports as a celebrity Black Muslim woman, about her feminist entrepreneurship as the founder of the modest clothing company Louella, and about her first children’s book, the New York Times Best Seller The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family. In it, Ibtihaj insists—as Berea College does—that our differences are worth celebrating, writing, “My hijab is part of me.”

THIS WEEKS CONVO- Thursday, April 8th

I’m excited to share with you that the singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer will perform for us this week after last year’s concert had to be canceled due to the pandemic.

So please join us for our 2nd virtual Stephenson Memorial Concert of the spring semester with Carrie Newcomer on Thursday, April 8 at 7 pm Eastern. Carrie will be accompanied by Gary Walters on piano.

To watch the show, please register at the following link: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TMmtSxYBSEmehcfK5fYDSA This is a free concert open to the public and you’re welcome to share the signup link. (The link has also been posted on the Convocations homepage). A recording of the concert will be made available on the Convocations homepage during the week following the performance.



Known for emotionally intimate songs that explore the personal, political, and spiritual with compassion, insight, and wit, American singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer has become a mainstay on the contemporary folk scene. With her warm yet assertive voice guiding her songs, she has embraced stylistic elements of acoustic folk and folk-rock.

Biographies of Carrie Newcomer, Gary Walters, and Allie Summers can be viewed on the Convocations homepage at: https://www.berea.edu/convocations/event/the-point-of-arrival/ #1617824496513-ab4847ab-3e59

I hope you’ll be able to join us Thursday evening.

THIS WEEKS CONVO- THURS. March 18th

Please join us on Thursday, March 18 at 7PM ET for the 2021 virtual Service Convocation with Tamara Sandberg, U.S. Food Security and Nutrition Advisor at Save the Children. Her presentation is entitled Food Insecurity in the U.S.: Exploring Causes and Solutions. Co-sponsored with the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS).

Please register in Zoom Webinar: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AzqXAvHCSyiMUI5SOEfJlg A video recording of this convo will be posted on the Convocations homepage early next week.

Sandberg’s position as Save the Children’s U.S. Food Security and Nutrition Advisor was created in 2020 to meet the most urgent needs of children struggling with hunger in rural communities during the coronavirus pandemic. A long-time anti-hunger advocate, Sandberg is leading Save the Children’s global work to ensure children in rural America are getting nutritious meals so they can succeed in school and life. In the past Sandberg has served as director of Feeding Kentucky. She will discuss issues related to hunger through the lenses of the pandemic and racial justice, exploring root causes and potential solutions, with an emphasis on rural communities.

I hope you’ll be able to join us.

THIS WEEKS CONVIO- THURS. MARCH 11th

Please join us for our first virtual Stephenson Memorial Concert of the spring semester on Thursday, March, 11 at 7 pm Eastern Time. The livestreamed concert features the internationally acclaimed Italian violinist Francesca D**o who will perform a selection of Mozart and Beethoven sonatas.

Here is the link: https://www.berea.edu/iss/live/ The concert is open to everyone and you’re welcome to share the link. If you’re unable to join live, you can watch the concert on your own time by clicking on the Watch button on the Convocations homepage.

Celebrated for her sonorous tone, compelling interpretations, and flawless technique, Italian violinist Francesca D**o is among the most sought after young musicians. She plays on a precious Francesco Ruggeri violin built in 1697. Her international career has allowed Ms. D**o to perform classical repertoire alongside many esteemed conductors worldwide. Ms. D**o is accompanied on the piano by Francesca Leornadi, a highly accomplished pianist who teaches at the Cantelli Conservatory of Music in Novara, Italy.

I hope you can join us this Thursday at 7pm ET.

THIS WEEKS CONVO- THRS. Feb 25th

Please join us this Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7PM ET for the 2021 virtual Robbins Peace Lecture with Father Gregory Boyle. His presentation is entitled The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. This convocation is sponsored by the Willis D. Weatherford, Jr. Campus Christian Center.

Here is the Zoom Webinar registration link: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5aGIMccJRUqSngAeBOEMFA A video recording will be posted on the Convocations homepage early next week.

Father Greg Boyle - Meditation Teacher | InsightLAFather Gregory Boyle will share what he has learned in three decades working with marginalized populations at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, Calif.—that love is the answer, community is the context, and tenderness is the connective tissue. Tenderness reflects the foundational notion that there are no us and them, only us. Homeboy seeks to be what the world is invited to become. Kinship cannot happen without tenderness.

I hope you’ll be able to join us on Thursday.

THIS WEEKS CONVO- FEB. 18th

Please join us for the rescheduled 2021 virtual Carter G. Woodson Memorial Convocation with Dr. Ta’Keia Anthony, Associate Professor of History at Kentucky State University, on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7PM Eastern. Her presentation is entitled Sankofa: Learning from the Past to Build for the Future.

This convo will be in Zoom Webinar format. Please sign up at the following link: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__C0VDJvLSs-WG2f4NI_yXg
(Note: If you signed up last week, you don’t need to register again) A video recording will be posted on the Convocation homepage early next week for anyone unable to join the livestream.

Sankofa: Learning from the Past to Build for the Future. We have come this far by faith; but faith without work is dead. Africans and their descendants in the United States have been fighting for freedoms, rights, equality, and equity since their arrival on the shores. Dr. Anthony will discuss various leaders and explore various forms of resistance from the past as they relate to the current struggle of African-Americans.

I hope you’ll be able to join us.

CANCELLED EVENT- Feb. 11th

Given the current weather conditions we have decided to cancel tomorrow’s Carter G. Woodson Convocation with Dr. Ta’Keia Anthony .

The event will be rescheduled and the new date announced soon.

THIS WEEKS CONVO- FEB. 11th

Please join us for the 2021 virtual Carter G. Woodson Memorial Convocation with Dr. Ta’Keia Anthony, Associate Professor of History at Kentucky State University, on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7PM Eastern. Her presentation is entitled Sankofa: Learning from the Past to Build for the Future.

This convo will be in Zoom Webinar format. Please sign up at the following link: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__C0VDJvLSs-WG2f4NI_yXg A video recording will be posted on the Convocation homepage early next week for anyone with a scheduling conflict.

Sankofa: Learning from the Past to Build for the Future. We have come this far by faith; but faith without work is dead. Africans and their descendants in the United States have been fighting for freedoms, rights, equality, and equity since their arrival on the shores. Dr. Anthony will discuss various leaders and explore various forms of resistance from the past as they relate to the current struggle of African-Americans

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | Sankofa: Learning from the Past to Build for the Future. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | Sankofa: Learning from the Past to Build for the Future. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

THIS WEEKS CONVO-NOV 12TH

I’d like to invite you to join us for the last virtual fall term Convocation with visual artist Julio Salgado on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7PM ET. His presentation is entitled Undocumented & Q***r: Challenging Legalities of Immigration and Q***rness Through Art. Co-Sponsored with Latinx Studies and the Women’s and Gender Non-Conforming Center.

Please sign up at the following Zoom Webinar link: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GqJta2UgRWGHS5T77EuMcw A video recording of the convocation will be posted on the Convocation homepage at the beginning of next week.

Mexican-American Artist Julio Salgado Is LGBTQ, Undocumented and Unafraid

Visual artist Julio Salgado is a q***r artist of color whose work explores themes of immigration and q***rness. As an undocumented and q***r artist living in times of crisis, he uses his art to deal with anti-immigrant narratives. His lecture is a journey that takes a look behind the pieces he has created in the past decade.

I hope you’ll be able to join us on Thursday.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | Undocumented and Q***r: Challenging Legalities of Immigration and Q***rness Through Art. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | Undocumented and Q***r: Challenging Legalities of Immigration and Q***rness Through Art. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

THIS WEEKS CONVO- NOV. 5th

I’d like to invite you to join us for this week’s virtual Convocation with Ms. Sheila Arnold, a historic character presenter, on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7PM ET. Her presentation is entitled “What Freedom Means”: Oney Judge, Personal Maidservant to Martha Washington.

Please sign up at the following Zoom Webinar link: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IOFAdQj6SpKJuumtm3L3yw

A video recording of the convo will be posted on the Convocation homepage at the beginning of next week.

Historic character presenter Sheila Arnold shares the life of Oney Judge as Martha Washington’s maidservant from age 10 until the end of George Washington’s second term of his presidency and into her new adventure of freedom. Ms. Arnold’s work as a George Washington’s Mount Vernon Research Fellow has increased her knowledge about the complicated intimacy of Oney and Martha, and enhanced Arnold’s understanding of other enslaved persons connected to Oney.

I hope you’ll be able to join us on Thursday.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | “What Freedom Means”: Oney Judge, Personal Maidservant to Martha Washington with Sheila Arnold. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | “What Freedom Means”: Oney Judge, Personal Maidservant to Martha Washington with Sheila Arnold. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

THIS WEEKS CONVO- OCT 29th

I’d like to invite you to join us for this week’s virtual Convocation with Women of Appalachia on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7PM ET. The program, entitled Women Speak, is presented by poet Kari Gunter-Seymour, musician Sue Powers, storyteller Karen Salyer McElmurray and poet Savannah Sipple. Co-sponsored with LJAC.

Please sign up at the following Zoom Webinar link: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jlhqwdlFTISu7XmZoHfPjQ

A video recording of the convo will be posted on the Convocation homepage at the beginning of next week.

The Women of Appalachia Project has, for the past 10 years, been empowering female Appalachian writers and spoken word artists of all levels. In their uncompromising mix of socio-political perspectives, the artists take stereotypes and ill-conceived impressions head on: they layer them in language, speak them, print them, and frame them behind glass. Rowdy, raw, and honest, their work makes no apologies.

I hope you’ll be able to join us on Thursday.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | Women of Appalachia. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | Women of Appalachia. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

CONVO- SUNDAY, OCT. 25th

Please join us for a virtual Stephenson Memorial Concert this Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3pm ET. Retired Berea Music professor Dr. Kathy Bullock and three other song leaders have produced a program that celebrates the diverse history of the Women’s Suffrage Movement through songs and stories.

To watch the livestreamed program on YouTube, please go the Convocation homepage at: https://www.berea.edu/convocations/event/dr-kathy-bullock-et-al/ and click on the “Watch…” button. The video will remain available on the Convocation homepage until Nov. 3 for those who are unable to tune in this Sunday.

Dr.+Kathy+BullockSong leaders Dr. Kathy Bullock, Becky Graber, Peggo Horstmann Hodes, and Jane Lowey invite us to join them as they recount the complex, rich, and diverse history of the Women’s Suffrage Movement through powerful songs and compelling stories. This program not only commemorates the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which was ratified 100 years ago, but also shows the many challenges women faced along the way and, more importantly, highlights how racism and white supremacy shaped the outcome. The singers say of their project:

“The musical journey Women Sing 100 depicts the evolution of voting rights, highlighting the stories and legacies of the many rarely heard voices, especially those from the African American community. Black and White, we come together to sing of our complicated struggle and claim our voices in this challenging time, in the hope of lighting a fire in our hearts to get out and VOTE this November!”

Dr. Kathy Bullock et al - Convocations Posted: Author: Zack Thompson Dr. Kathy Bullock et al October 25 @ 3:00 pm Event Navigation « Norman J. Ornstein Women of Appalachia » The Women’s Suffrage Movement Through Powerful Songs and Stories Song leaders Dr. Kathy Bullock, Becky Graber, Peggo Horstmann Hodes, and Jane Lowey invite us to...

THIS WEEKS CONVO- OCT. 22nd

I’d like to invite you to the 2020 Begley-Van Cleve Lecture featuring political scientist Norman J. Ornstein, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, who will join us virtually on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7PM ET.

This convo will be in Zoom Webinar format. Please sign up at the following link:

https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EPDS5_rGRFGMSeMXz8tPdw A recording of the convocation will be posted on the Convocation homepage for those unable to attend the live event.

Elections and Democracy in an Age of Tribalism and Pandemic. Norman Ornstein is a political scientist and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative Washington D.C. think tank. He will discuss the origins and implications of political divisions in the U.S., including race, education and economics, how they are connected to Trump and “Trumpism,” what challenges we face in the U.S. conducting a fair election during this stressful time, and what we can expect after the November 3 election.



I hope you’ll be able to join us.

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THIS WEEKS CONVO- OCT 15th

I’m excited to invite you to this week’s virtual Stephenson Memorial Concert on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 pm Eastern Time. The livestreamed performance features Jake Blount, a brilliant banjoist, fiddle player and singer. The concert kicks off the 47th Annual Celebration of Traditional Music at Berea College.

Here is the link for the YouTube Live stream: http://berea.edu/iss/live

Jake BlountJake Blount, an award-winning banjo player, fiddler, singer, and ethnomusicologist, specializes in the music of Black and Native American communities in the southeastern U.S. A versatile performer, he incorporates blues, bluegrass and spirituals into the old-time string band tradition he belongs to.

I hope you can join us this Thursday at 7pm ET.

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THIS WEEKS CONVO OCT 8th

On behalf of the Campus Christian Center I’d like to invite you to this year’s Accent on Christian Faith Convocation on Thursday, October 8, 2020 7:00 pm ET.

This convo will be in Zoom Webinar format. Please sign up at the following link: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Yl07JCK-TRGJai4ti-O_1w The video recording of the convo will be posted on the Convocation homepage for those unable to attend the live event.

Accent on Christian Faith - The Willis D. Weatherford, Jr. Campus Christian CenterAt times, Christianity can seem to be anchored in "do not," "cannot", "should not", and "never." It is possible, though, that Christianity finds its best, most transformative energy, not through prohibitions but through reflections: "What if....?" "Could we...?" "Maybe I can..."

The convocation features a unique interview/conversation with former CCC director, now Birmingham public scholar, Rev. Gail Bowman. Rev. Gail will be sharing her thoughts on one of her favorite aspects of Christianity, which is the way that faith invites our questions and poses its own. We will consider some of your questions as well. Join us for “The Indisputable Power of a Really Good Question.”

I hope you’ll be able to join us this Thursday at 7pm.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | The Indisputable Power of a Really Good Question. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | The Indisputable Power of a Really Good Question. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

THIS WEEKS CONVO- THURSDAY OCT. 1

I’d like to invite you to join us for this week’s virtual Science Convocation with Dr. Rosalie Richards, Associate Provost and Professor of Chemistry & Education at Stetson University, on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7PM ET. Dr. Richards’s presentation is entitled Why STEM Matters.

Please sign up at the following Zoom Webinar link:

https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9aoZqBWXThWJXPRVJYr7iQ The video recording of the convo will be posted on the Convocation homepage for those unable to attend the live event.

Dr. Rosalie Richards “At no time in our history has the need been greater for connecting the work of the academy to the social and environmental challenges beyond the campus” (Boyer, 1990). Two decades after Boyer’s report, this statement has never been more true as higher education struggles to prioritize its goals in addressing the capacious challenges of the world. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), as a human process, has historically found an interesting place in society. And in the face of the coronavirus global pandemic, STEM and its role is being questioned as is scientific thinking. During the session, Dr. Richards will examine three distinct roles of STEM in a quest to answer the question “Why STEM Matters.” Science Convocation

You are invited to join our Berea College Convocation via Zoom! In her presentation, Dr. Richards, Associate Provost, Professor of Chemistry and Education at Stetson University, and co-author of Introducing Undergraduate Research across the Curriculum, will address questions such as: Why does STEM matter? Why does it matter that STEM is intentionally inclusive (...

THIS WEEKS CONVO- Today Sept. 24th

Please join us tonight at 7PM ET for a virtual convocation with Karim Nagi, Arab and Muslim musician and dancer. Karim, who presented and performed at Berea a few years ago, will be back with an interactive performance entitled Drumming to be Heard and Dancing to be Seen. Co-sponsored with the Center for International Education.

This convo will be in Zoom Webinar format. Please sign up at the following link:

https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CFtaO1SsTGuDdxB5UTRNvQ Sign-up is also available on the Convocation homepage. The recording of the convo will be posted on the Convocation homepage for those unable to attend the live event.

karim nagiKarim Nagi. Drumming to be Heard and Dancing to be Seen. Minority and marginalized groups are forced to push for inclusivity and equitable treatment in American society. In this interactive performance, Arab and Muslim musician and dancer Karim Nagi demonstrates how he uses the performing arts to create visibility and advocate for his misrepresented culture.

I hope you’ll be able to join us tonight.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | Drumming to be Heard and Dancing to be Seen. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | Drumming to be Heard and Dancing to be Seen. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

THIS WEEKS CONVO: Sept 17th

this week’s convocation speaker is Desmond Meade, President and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC). He will join us in a conversation about voting rights, criminal justice reform issues, and his personal journey. Tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7PM ET. Co-sponsored with CELTS.



Please sign up for Zoom Webinar:

https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dtgU2fLmRWmN4OvqPpa0sw Sign-up for this live event is also available on the Convocation homepage. The convo will be recorded and posted on the Convocation homepage.

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Putting in the Work: A Journey of Second Chances. Desmond Meade, President and Executive Director of the FRRC will share his journey from homelessness to leadership of the FRRC. He will address felony disfranchisement and the reshaping of criminal justice policies, including Amendment 4, which represents the largest expansion of voting rights in the U.S. in half a century. Both inspirational and aspirational, Meade will highlight the significance of giving back, human connections, and the power of love.

Desmond Meade made the news again; view today’s Washington Post Editorial Board opinion piece arguing for U.S. Supreme Court review.

I hope you’ll be able to join us tomorrow evening.

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THIS WEEKS CONVO: September 10th

Third Coast PercussionFor fifteen years, Third Coast Percussion, a Chicago-based ensemble, has forged a path in the musical landscape with virtuosic, energetic performances that celebrate the extraordinary depth and breadth of musical possibilities in the world of percussion. Stephenson Memorial Concert.

Link for the YouTube Live stream: https://youtu.be/zdwECjm8qeU If you’re unable to join live, you can watch the concert on YouTube for 24 hours after the event.

Berea College Presents: Third Coast Percussion Third Coast Percussion "Perspectives" A Third Coast Percussion performance is a one-of-a-kind event. The ensemble reinvents the classical music experience ev...

THIS WEEKS CONVO: September 3rd @7 Pm (ET)

I’d like to invite you all to join us for our virtual convocation this Thursday. This will be a great opportunity for you to find out the latest about careers & internships from two experts.

· Focus: employment trends, and internships (“Envisioning the New World of Careers and Internships for 2021).

· Format: conversation between co-presenters Christine Cruzvergara & Shawn VanDerziel and Berea’s Amanda Tudor & Esther Livingstone (Internships/Career Development).

Zoom Webinar sign-up: https://berea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UToullW2QIyxJKYkMlLIKw (*feel free to share the link with others who may be interested).

·Video: the convo will be recorded and made available later if you can’t join live. Details TBA.

Hope to see you Thursday @ 7pm (ET)!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BC Convo | Envisioning the New World of Careers and Internships for 2021. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Christine Cruzvergara and Shawn Vanderziel September 3 @ 7:00 pm Envisioning the New World of Careers and Internships for 2021 Career strategy leaders Christine Cruzvergara, Vice President of Higher Education & Student Success at Handshake, and Shawn VanDerziel, Executive Director at the National As...

THIS WEEKS CONVO- Feb. 27th

Please join us for this week’s convocation on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 3:00-4:15PM in Phelps Stokes for a presentation by Urvashi Vaid whose talk is entitled Pawns in Their Game: Sexuality, Gender, & Race in American Politics. This convocation is co-sponsored with Women’s and Gender Studies.

Urvashi VaidMs. Vaid is a long-time le***an organizer, writer, and CEO of a social innovation firm that advances equity, justice, and inclusion. In her talk she addresses the context within which social movements like the LGBTQ movement operate, and the forces they face. She will share practical insights and offer strategic direction for advocates looking ahead. For more information about the speaker and her organization, please go to: https://urvashivaid.net/

Urvashi Vaid