Spring 2021 Honors Lecture Series: Social Justice

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Date Lecture Title/Event
January 25

Welcome and Introduction

Philip E. Phillips (Honors)

February 1

Are We Really in the Fight for Racial Justice in Education and Society?

H. Richard Milner (Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Education, Vanderbilt University)

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February 8

 

Structural Racism and the Construction of Place

Louis Woods (History)

 YouTube Video

February 15

University Closed—NO CLASSES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

February 22

I, Too, am MTSU

Vincent Windrow (Associate Vice Provost, Office of Student Success)

March 1

Campaigning for Women's Equality in the Depression-era Workplace

Jane Marcellus (Journalism and Strategic Media)

 YouTube Video

March 8

 Social Work as Social Justice: Increasing Equity Within Underserved Populations

Donna M. Dopwell, Carmelita L. Dotson, and Vickie Harden (Social Work)

YouTube Video

March 15

Who I Am: Biculturalism and Immigrant Identity

Laura Clark (Education)

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March 22

 

African Americans and the Fight for Voter Justice in the 21st Century

Sekou Franklin (Political Science and International Relations)

YouTube Video

March 29

 

Or Does it Explode?: Civil Rights Literature and Dreams Deferred

Laura Dubek (English)

YouTube Video

April 5

LGBT+ Student Activism and Inclusion: MT Lambda and Middle Tennessee State University

William Langston (Psychology)

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April 12

Applying for National Fellowships and Scholarships

Laura Clippard (University Fellowship Office)

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April 19

ePortfolio: An Aide to Personal Reflection and Social Action

Percy Verret (MT Engage)

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April 26

 

Student Presentations

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