Economist, Author, and Commentator Dr. Julianne Malveaux to Bring the Keynote Address During Huston-Tillotson University
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Posted By: Huston-Tillotson University on October 15, 2013 (AUSTIN, Texas) — Economist, author, and commentator, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, will bring the keynote address during Huston-Tillotson University's Charter Day Convocation on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at 10 a.m. on the campus in the King-Seabrook Chapel. Two higher education institutions—Tillotson College, founded by what is now the United Church of Christ, and Samuel Huston College, founded by The United Methodist Church—will be honored during the Charter Day celebration. Charter Day represents the official celebration of the Trustees’ signing of the State of Texas Charter of Incorporation that established Huston-Tillotson College (now Huston-Tillotson University). The 1952 merger created one of the largest black Protestant church-related colleges in the country at that time. HT, an historically black institution, has the proud distinction of being Austin’s first institution of higher education with a history dating back to 1875. The University remains affiliated with both denominations and has an enrollment of nearly 1,000 students, the highest enrollment since the 1952 merger reflecting 14 years of consecutive enrollment increases. Dr. Larry L. Earvin, entering his 14th year as President and Chief Executive Officer, has guided the University through several initiatives, including the recently accredited Department of Business Administration within the School of Business and Technology (SBT) by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); the rigorous review by the Texas Education Agency of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) that yielded outstanding results; the renovation of the Downs-Jones Library; the construction of a Communication Center; the upcoming renovation of both residence halls; and the recently initiated renovation of the Mary E. Branch Gymnasium and auditorium locker rooms. Malveaux earned her doctorate in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1980. Her popular writings have appeared in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms. Magazine, Essence Magazine, and the Progressive. Her weekly columns appeared for more than a decade (1990-2003) in newspapers across the country, including the Los Angeles Times, Charlotte Observer, New Orleans Tribune, Detroit Free Press, and San Francisco Examiner. She has hosted television and radio programs, and appeared widely as a commentator on networks, including CNN, BET, PBS, NBC, ABC, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, C-SPAN and others. She is the Honorary Co-Chair of the Social Action Commission of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and serves on the boards of the Economic Policy Institute as well as The Recreation Wish List Committee of Washington, D.C. Malveaux is the Founder and Thought Leader of Last Word Productions, Inc., a multimedia production company headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Charter Day program profiles top ranking seniors, features the concert choir under the direction of Dr. Gloria Quinlan, and showcases the elite combo under the direction of Dr. Javier Stuppard. The anniversary observation begins with University Day, scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the campus. At University Day, high school juniors and seniors explore academic options, receive financial aid information, and learn about scholarship opportunities. Students and their parents may register by calling 512.505.3028 or visiting www.htu.edu. Wesley United Methodist Church will also honor HT’s founding with their annual University Day worship on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. Samuel Huston College was moved to Austin from Dallas and was housed at Wesley, located at 1164 San Bernard. The worship service will feature the HT concert choir and remarks by Earvin. The week of activities will close on Sunday, Oct. 27 in worship with Pastor David Rivera at Simpson United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Rev. Donald Brewington, University Chaplain, will bring the message, HT student praise dancers will celebrate the Word, and the Concert Choir will render music. The church is located at 1701 E. 12th Street. All programs are free and open to the public. Huston-Tillotson University is located at 900 Chicon Street with parking on Chalmers Avenue. For more information, visit the www.htu.edu site or call 512.505.3073. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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