Friday, April 24, 2009

Events at Chicago State University

From the University:
Today we are hosting 200 black male high school students for a one-day conference designed to inspire them to continue their education beyond high school. Keynote speaker is Dr. Lance Williams, Founder of the Know Thyself Program. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Breakey Theatre and the Student Union.

Next Monday and Tuesday we are hosting a national conference focusing on black males and higher education. “Continuing the Journey: Raising Expectations with Black Male Initiatives” will feature keynote speakers Ice-T and author and journalist Herb Boyd. Note: CSU presidential candidate Dr. Wayne Watson is scheduled to take part in a roundtable discussion on Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. in the Jones Convocation Center. This is one day before the CSU Board of Trustees is likely to announce who the next president will be. The program is attached.

On Saturday, May 2, the University will host the inaugural Arthur Stephens Scholarship Walk to raise money for scholarships in his memory. The walk begins at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Cottage Grove and 95th street.
If you want more information Contact Brian Pitzer at bpitzer [at] csu [dot] edu

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