FREE Symposium in Atlanta: The Perils and Promises of Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
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Posted By: Reginald Claremont on May 23, 2016 Hello HBCU leaders, Revered Richard W. Wills, Sr. cordially invites you and your students to attend a FREE III Part Symposium titled “The Perils and Promises of Historical Black Colleges and Universities” at Providence Missionary Baptist Church located at 2295 Benjamin E. Mays Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA. All across the United States, historical black colleges and universities are facing unprecedented challenges compared to other universities. For more than 150 years these institutions have been the foundation for African American students. Dr. W. Kevin Dancy, Forum Ministry Chair, hope you will show your support by attending the first of a three part symposium to address how HBCUs can compete and become financially sound in a turbulent, unstable environment. With Federal dollars and student enrollment decreasing this symposium will be candid open professional discussions on the rich history, the current situation and the future of our legacy institutions and will end with an urgent call to action from all community leaders. RSVP here for free tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-perils-and... When Saturday, June 25, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 2295 Benjamin E. Mays Drive SW Atlanta Contact: Dr. Kevin Dancy, Forum Ministry Chair, wkdancy@gmail.com Diane Adoma, Publicity Chair, adoma.diane@gmail.com, 678-612-5175 If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Kevin Dancy, Forum Ministry Chair or Diane Adoma, Forum Publicity Chair at 678-612-5175 or email adoma.diane@gmail.com. We look forward to your presence and participation and hope you will share will all in your congregation. God Bless, Dr. W. Kevin Dancy, Forum Ministry Chair If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Claremont
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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