African Americans and the Importance of Diversity in Higher Education
This event features guest speaker US Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) and UDC President Ronald Mason.
You are cordially invited to attend a Black History Month diversity symposium on "African Americans and the Importance of Diversity in Higher Education" featuring guest speakers U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) and UDC President Ronald Mason.
When: Thursday 2/25/16
Where:The University of the District of Columbia Student Center, Van Ness Campus | 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008
About the Event: Higher Ed is the pathway out of poverty. The need for community engagement to promote new innovative ways to foster a culture of college bound youth is critical. This event will continue the focus on why Black high school students must see higher education as a necessary and worthy goal that is in reach.
Sponsoring Organizations: Harvard Black Alumni Society, DC Chapter, the University of the District of Columbia, Catalyst Network Foundation, Strategic Collegiate.
Bringing multiple groups together who are passionate about the development of the next generation is ideal. The organizations working on this event have been steadfast in the their work to make sure the DC community is informed and engaged. Black History Month is the perfect time to have a conversation about how education has helped to create a Black middle class.
Please join us for what we anticipate to be an exciting event with rich discussion.
Best,
Katherine Saunders, President, HGSE '13
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Harvard Black Alumni Society, D.C. Chapter