ACHEA REDD Mental Health Advocate, Activist and Author
29th Annual
Monday, January 20, 2020
8 a.m. Community Gathering Harry C. Moores Student Union, Lobby 8:50 a.m. Procession to Mees Hall Departing from Harry C. Moores Student Union, Lobby
9 a.m. Convocation Conservatory of Music, Mees Hall GAY S. STEELE KEYNOTE SPEAKER Achea Redd Mental health advocate, activist and author 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Campus Workshops
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kids Korner Harry C. Moores Student Union Lobby, Schneider North All children must be accompanied by an adult
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Hank Marr Jazz Luncheon Harry C. Moores Student Union, Main Dining Room Featured Musicians Michael Booker, Garren Smith, Robert Williams and Antoine Porter Lunch tickets will be on sale at the Harry C. Moores Student Union from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Capital students – Use a meal swipe Anyone not on university meal plan – $12 Capital faculty and staff with ID – $6 Seniors – $11 Children 10 and younger – $6 1 – 5 p.m. The Schumacher Gallery Blackmore Library, Fourth Floor Exhibit – Solo show of Michael Bush Exhibit – “Lake Erie: Life on the Edge”
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Book Signing with Achea Redd Harry C. Moores Student Union, Bookstore
2 – 3:30 p.m. Campus Workshops
4 – 6 p.m. Dear Miss Conrad, Capital University in WWII Drexel Theatre, 2254 East Main Street Student-produced documentary told through letters written to Capital’s head librarian by students and faculty serving in World War II.
Schedule of Events
9 a.m.Opening Convocation
Greetings ....................................................................................Dr. Elizabeth L. Paul President, Capital University
Opening Prayer ............................................................... Christopher Malik Murray ’20 Committee Member
Musical Selections ........................................................Capital University Chapel Choir Dr. Lynda R. Hasseler
Introduction of Speaker .......................................................................Krupa Shah ’22 Committee Member
The Gay S. Steele Keynote Address* .......................................................... Achea Redd Mental Health Advocate, Activist and Author
The Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Award ......................................... Samantha Montañez Christopher Malik Murray, Recipient
Musical Selection ...........................Gregory Watkins and the Worship and Praise Chorale
Final Remarks .................................................................................... Dianne Day ’20 Committee Member
Closing Prayer ..................................................................................Rev. Drew Tucker University Pastor
Closing Song “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” ............................................... Robert Fleming (Words printed on following page) Committee Member
* The keynote address is named in honor of Gay S. Steele, who served as Capital’s director of Multicultural Affairs for 21 years. Steele was the primary force behind Capital’s annual celebration of the King holiday. By bestowing such an honor and naming the address after Steele, her programmatic vision and legacy will continue for many years to come.
Lift every voice and sing, ‘Til earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on ‘til victory is won.
Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chast’ning rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, ‘Til now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by Thy might Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand, True to our God, True to our native land.
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Words by James Weldon Johnson Music by John Rosamond Johnson
Achea Redd is a mental health advocate, speaker and author of “Be Free. Be You.”   In early 2016, Redd was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. After hiding her condition out of fear and shame, she quickly realized it was only getting worse, affecting her physically to the point of a nervous breakdown. It wasn’t until she acknowledged the situation with her loved ones, seeking out treatment from her therapist and doctor, that things started to get better.   As a form of self-expression and healing, Redd created her own blog, sharing her feelings about mental health and authenticity. The flow of support she received from the community compelled her to create a space to empower and equip women with the necessary tools to use their voices and become their best, most authentic selves.
Redd uses her life experience and mental health disorder to help women find their voice and let it out. Those goals are central to her new book “Be Free. Be You.” She is the official sponsor of Nationwide Children’s Hospital On Our Sleeves Movement.
Achea Redd
Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Award
The Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Award is an award honoring the legacy of its namesake. The award is given to one Capital University senior who is in good academic standing and exemplifies leadership, on and off campus, through the following characteristics:
Service This student is committed to creating deeply rooted connections or partnerships with the community and our neighbors.
Authenticity This student has grown into themselves and voices their individual truth.
Courage This student is not afraid to step up in the face of adversity.
Excellence This student shows a commitment not only in the classroom but also outside the classroom and consistently engages in open dialogue discussing issues and problems close to their heart.
Immediately following the convocation and again after the Hank Marr Jazz Luncheon, we welcome your participation in a number of thematic workshops. Several of the workshops will deal with issues and concerns that are important to an array of individuals and may evoke passion as well as diverse perspectives. While dialogue and interaction are highly encouraged and expected, it is requested that both be offered in a peaceful and respectful manner.
A. Q&A with Achea Redd
Following her keynote address, Achea Redd will continue the conversation in a more intimate setting. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about her morning address, as well as her personal and professional experiences.
Facilitator: Eva George Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Huntington Recital Hall
B. Idea to Action: How to Turn an Idea into Policy
This workshop will teach participants how to take broad issues such as health care and environmentalism and turn them into specific policy actions at the local, state and national levels. It will cover social media engagement and storytelling; how to navigate policy proposals and legal language; and how to engage with lawmakers and get legislative meetings.
Facilitator: Kathryn Poe Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Blackmore Library, Room 115
C. MLK and the Struggle to be Human Together
Dr. King wrote, “Deeply rooted in our religious heritage is the conviction that every [person] is an heir to a legacy of dignity and worth. Our Judeo-Christian tradition refers to this inherent dignity of [humanity] in the biblical term ‘the image of God.’ The innate worth referred to in the phrase ... is universally shared in equal portions by all [persons] ... Human worth lies in relatedness to God.” While our contemporary world is unavoidably connected and increasingly more diverse, communities are also increasingly more divided and caught in conflict. One path forward is to reclaim a sense of our interrelatedness and the value of working for the common good. Highlighting King’s emphasis on the dignity of all humanity, this workshop will explore the tension of what it means to be authentically “human in community,” calling for people of faith to live into a renewed vision of interdependence, mutuality and flourishing.
Facilitator: Kevin Dudley Times: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Ruff Memorial Learning Center, Room 201
Workshops 11 a.m.
D. A Vision for Action in Juvenile Courts: Alternative Responses to Delinquency
Over the last 30 years, approaches to address juvenile offenses have become more and more similar to reactions to criminal responses. Young people have spent a lot of time in lockup or on probation for offenses that are more a result of just having a teenage brain rather than having an intent to commit a crime. These harsh approaches haven’t stopped young people from committing juvenile offenses. Eager to try something more effective, courts have started to initiate alternative responses to juvenile delinquency. Communities have experienced successes through innovative programming like community restorative justice circles, addressing truancy as a family issue rather than as a crime, providing adult mentoring for at- risk youth, and doing away with standard probation for misdemeanor delinquency offenses. These approaches are reducing repeat offenses, saving community resources, and allowing the entire community to assume responsibility for the environment of neighborhoods, rather than rely on the police or courts to impose a sense of morality on the community. Workshop participants will learn about the variety of alternative responses to juvenile justice, learn how they could implement these approaches in their own communities, and learn how they can participate locally in such alternatives.
Facilitators: Douglas Althauser, Rachelle Randolph, Julie Troth Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Ruff Memorial Learning Center, Room 202
E. LGBTQ+ Community and a Vision of Hope
We live in a diverse community and world. With this diversity comes the troubling fact that members of the LGBTQ+ community, especially youth, have disproportionately high rates of attempted suicide and depression. Members of the LGBTQ community often experience discrimination, homelessness and unsafe learning, living and work situations. As a community and as individuals we have the power to act in such a way that we can share a vision of hope with members of the LGBTQ+ community. This workshop will explore ways to be an ally and political activist for the LGBTQ+ community.
Facilitator: Ian Boden Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Ruff Memorial Learning Center, Room 102
Workshops 11 a.m.Workshops
F. 50 Shades of Brown: A Discussion on Colorism
The late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an advocate for change. Although much of his work focuses on white/colored relations, he was also an advocate for better treatment to each other within the black community. Unity within the African- American community was extremely important to him. He once stated, “We may all have come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” In other words, whatever cards we are dealt, African Americans still have the same struggles. We live in a society that promotes Eurocentricity, and divided African Americans. This presentation highlights the importance of unity within the African-American community by showcasing some of the issues that colorism can create, and demonstrating how we could be more unified. Participants will engage in activities to further heighten knowledge of colorism.
Facilitators: Nicholas Whitiker and Christopher Malik Murray Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Blackmore Library, Room 206
G. Talk TODAY: Why (and How) White Parents Must Talk to Their Children About Race and Racism
It can be hard for white parents to know when and how to talk to their children about race and racism, especially if their experiences at home and in school didn’t equip them well on the topic. Research shows that not talking to children about racial differences (a “color blind” approach) is not only counterproductive, but harmful. It can be hard to know what to say, when and how, and to know what’s age-appropriate or appropriate for your child in particular. But talking about race, racism, America’s history and the responsibility we have to combat racism in daily life is a conversation that can’t wait. This workshop will briefly outline research on parenting and race (and various approaches to thinking about racism, diversity and even schooling). The session will include ample time to explore, connect, brainstorm and identify actionable steps you can take today to teach your children about race without oversimplifying or white-washing the facts regarding America’s racist history (and current reality). Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of the topic; a renewed commitment to prioritize difficult conversations; suggestions for how to foster greater community (and accountability) in their immediate circles of support; and resources to continue learning. Facilitator: Jamie O’Leary Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Blackmore Library, Room 119
Workshops 11 a.m.
H. Healing the Scourge of Opioids in Ohio: Remedies for Action with Compassion
The opioid crisis in Ohio poses daunting challenges to citizens and communities. Although devastating effects such as forbidding mortality statistics appear daily in the media, steps towards recovery remain elusive. To shed light on how Ohioans directly affected by the crisis interpret and respond to it, scholars Daniel Skinner and Berkeley Franz elicited and edited 50 personal “gripping accounts” in their book, “Not Far From Me: Stories of Opioids and Ohio.” Three speakers – including one whose story is included in this book – will share insights, ideas, and experience on remedies both for harms caused by the opioid crisis and for effective ways to end it.
Facilitators: Jennifer Faison Hodge, Paul M. and Sharon Parsons, Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Ruff Memorial Learning Center, Room 260
I. Searching for Mr. Carter and the History of Early African Americans at Capital
This session shares the story of the history of African Americans at Capital University from 1900 to 1940. The presenter focuses on his search for the first African-American student at Capital University and his discovery of other outstanding trailblazing students. He presents pictures of and provides interesting facts about these students.  The audience will explore current experiences of African-American students at Capital University in light of the historical perspective offered. In addition, understanding the Bexley community’s influence on Capital University’s students past, present and future will be explored. Facilitator: Bryan Drewry Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Blackmore Library, Room 110
J. U.S. Immigration 2020: Current Issues, Activism and Allyship
Immigration continues to be an important political and social topic in the United States and globally. In this workshop the presenter and workshop attendees will be reviewing current issues regarding U.S. immigration, activism and how to be an informed ally. Topics include immigration during the Trump administration, local immigration causes and pending Supreme Court cases. Attendees should expect to expand their knowledge of U.S. immigration and leave feeling empowered to inform, engage and act. Facilitator: Robin L. Burnette Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Ruff Memorial Learning Center, Room 103
Workshops 11 a.m.
K. Achieving the College Dream: Finding Your Purpose at Capital University
Why College: This session will provide an overview of the admission and financial aid process. Selecting a college is difficult and paying for college can feel overwhelming; however, understanding the college search process will help students and families find the best fit for them. Capital University has a long history of being an inclusive learning environment, where students experience opportunities for personal growth, leadership and service, both inside and outside the classroom.   Facilitator: Emily Ragland Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Harry C. Moores Student Union, Schuh Room 004
Workshops 11 a.m.
L. Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through Awareness, Acknowledgment and Accountability
Celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are important when they are neither watered down nor sanitized. Our understanding of Dr. King must include a complete and robust understanding of his principles and beliefs, ones that were at the time considered extreme and disruptive. Dr. King was a radical by definition, one who favored extreme changes in societal views, habits and institutions. Cultural celebrations for Dr. King should incorporate and emphasize awareness, acknowledgment and accountability. This workshop will provide context to Dr. King’s life by ensuring that participants are fully aware of the nuances of Dr. King’s methodology and ideology. Next, it will acknowledge how his ideology and beliefs influenced modern movements. Awareness and acknowledgment should serve as catalysts for accountability. The presentation provides actionable ways to hold ourselves accountable for making sure that we honor the legacy of Dr. King. Participants will work together to explore their understanding of Dr. King’s methods and positions and explore how they can transform that understanding into activism and change.
Facilitator: Marcelius L. Braxton Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Blackmore Library, Room 110
Workshops 2 p.m.
M. Food Pantry Simulation: Exploring Food Insecurity as a Social Justice Issue
The goal of this workshop is for participants to understand food insecurity as a social justice issue and develop a strategy for ending the stigma surrounding food pantries and resource centers. Participants will be invited to engage in a food pantry simulation. In this exercise, they will be given a folder that contains the necessary documents that their family must have in order to visit a pantry, along with a description of their family’s needs. Participants will visit resource centers while encountering the barriers to service that most families face as they attempt to acquire food for their families at a pantry. We aim to provide a comprehensive understanding on how difficult it is to visit a food pantry and provide for an entire family. After the simulation concludes, participants will engage in reflection and discussion about their simulation experience, food insecurity as a social justice issue, and how they intend to end the stigma surrounding it.
Facilitators: Kaitlynn Harrell and Abbey Rutschilling Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m Location: Kerns Religious Life Center, Chapel
N. Intentional Community and the Church
The church has a long history of bringing people together intentionally into community. These communities have been shaped by a multitude of visions. With these visions come structures, and from these structures come ministries and missions. These communities within the church have taken the form of monasticism as well as congregations. In the church today we see a survival of intentional monastic communities as well as a new monasticism that is emerging. Yet we do not need to join a religious order if we want to intentionally form communities that work for the inclusion of all people and for the betterment of our communities. In this workshop we will explore intentional communities that have and continue to exist within the church. We will also brainstorm together some of the ways that the church as a community can best utilize the resources at our disposal in order to best serve the communities and everyone within them.
Facilitator: Ian Boden Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Ruff Memorial Learning Center, Room 102
O. Singing Truth to Power: Music’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement
This interactive performance session examines the history surrounding numerous songs from the Civil Rights movement, their role in protests, sit ins, and marches, and explores the origins of the activists and musicians who utilized their message to sing truth to power. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn and perform these visionaries’ songs, and take their timeless message back to their communities.
Facilitators: Chad Payton and Capital Conservatory of Music voice students Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Conservatory of Music, Huntington Recital Hall
Workshops 2 p.m.
Workshops P. Living Color: Black Television and Cultural Exposition
From the 1950s to the present, from sitcoms to dramas to cartoons, black television has served as a cornerstone of the African-American experience. Both serious and comedic moments in this sector of television have offered perspective on issues of racism and discrimination, history, religion, politics, education, family systems, arts and culture within the African-American community. Through analysis of iconic series, characters and moments in black television history, participants will come to understand the ways in which black representation in television has shed light on the many facets of this unique experience, as well as the ways in which this form of media can be used as a means of dismantling stereotypes and calling viewers to action.
Facilitator: Bree Chambers Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Ruff Memorial Learning Center, Room 202
Q. Flowetic Justice
Flowetic Justice is both a history lesson and a call for activism. In this workshop, participants will learn about the history of both spoken word and hip-hop and their ties to social justice. The workshop will examine the works of artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Phillis Wheatley, Langston Hughes and Nipsey Hussel. If you’re interested in learning how activism can live on through art, this workshop hopes to answer questions and to inspire.
Facilitators: Dianne Day and Tronston Williams Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Ruff Memorial Learning Center, Room 103
R. So You Think You’re an Ally: Lessons for White Folx Who Think They’re Woke
In the work of anti-racism, the burdens often unnecessarily and unfairly fall to people of color. Even with the best of intentions, this can result in seeking unpaid physical, mental and emotional labor from people of color and, all too often, tokenizes their experience in the process. So, what are those who want to be allies to do? This workshop centers conversations around the wisdom already shared by people of color, recorded on pages, cameras and microphones of history to help educate and activate allies, advocates and co-conspirators in the work of anti- racism. Facilitator: Rev. Drew Tucker Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Kerns Religious Life Center, Room 01
Workshops 2 p.m.
S. Centering Racial Justice in the Labor Movement: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1 as a Case Study
SEIU Local 1’s state director, along with staff members, will discuss how SEIU (Service Employees International Union) keeps racial justice at the center of their work. Presenters will give an overview of SEIU Local 1, highlighting that in Ohio, the union population is predominately African-American in membership, and tie the struggle over wages and working conditions to the broader liberation of communities of color. Presenters will provide specific examples from campaigns of how our union lifts up African-American leadership and builds power in African- American communities. Panalists will also discuss current examples of ongoing and future campaigns in Columbus and how racial justice is central to the work of the campaigns. Panalists will highlight the intersectionality of their work, especially as it relates to gender, sexual orientation and immigration status.
Facilitators: Yanela Sims, Dericka Mays, Malcolm Goff and Tarik Watson Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Blackmore Library, Room 206
T. Finding One’s Voice: Connecting a Passion for Service to Needs in the Community Through Elected Public Office
Oftentimes people want to serve their community and improve the conditions for its members. There can be challenging barriers to making that happen, which may discourage engagement or even the will to try. Running for public office, taking those needs and translating them into a larger conversation can be difficult as well for any candidate. Finding an authentic voice and connecting your passion to service is part of the process. As the first and only minority to serve or hold the office of Board of Education member in its 100-plus year history in Bexley, Alissha Mitchell tells a story of discovering a need and finding a way to address it through elected office. This workshop will discuss the challenges to running for office, losing and winning an election and also the highs of service along the way. Bexley City Schools, with a tremendous reputation for being a high-performing school district, has struggled like countless others to meet the needs of different demographics within its school community. Her story of how she contributes and challenges the district in its approaches to learning, and serving each student is inspiring and motivates those looking to serve in local public office.
Facilitator: Alissha Mitchell Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Blackmore Library, Room 119
Workshops 2 p.m.
U. Memoirs of My Experiences with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Future parish pastors and others seeking to discern God’s direction for their life will learn from my many experiences that “God really does work in mysterious ways His wonders to perform.” God opened doors for me to meet Dr. King five times (three in Newark, New Jersey, and twice in the East Room of the White House). These experiences opened many opportunities for “action” in my community, in my denomination, in the traumatic events following his untimely assassination in 1968, and in my political action. Facilitator: Rev. Donald Moeser Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Blackmore Library, Room 115
V. Achieving the College Dream: Finding Your Purpose at Capital University
Why College: This session will provide an overview of the admission and financial aid process. Selecting a college is difficult and paying for college can feel overwhelming; however, understanding the college search process will help students and families find the best fit for them. Capital University has a long history of being an inclusive learning environment, where students experience opportunities for personal growth, leadership and service, both inside and outside the classroom.   Facilitator: Emily Ragland Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Harry C. Moores Student Union, Schuh Room 004
Workshops 2 p.m.
KIDS KORNER Harry C. Moores Student Union, Schneider North 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Members of various Capital University student organizations will host storytelling, coloring and several other fun activities designed to engage children 12 and younger. All children in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
SCHUMACHER GALLERY Blackmore Library, Fourth Floor SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS 1 – 5 p.m.
Solo Show of Michael Bush Bush is an abstract artist and local arts LGBTQ advocate. He is a member of the Franklinton Arts District Board of Directors and a committee member with Art for Life. www.localohioart.com/michael-bush
“Lake Erie: Life on the Edge” The photographs in the exhibition take the viewer on the 900-mile perimeter journey around the lake. Although Lake Erie’s volume is just 1/46 of the other Great Lakes, its warm and shallow waters produce more life than all the other lakes combined. Through aerial images, one is able to engage the lake as a whole, examining antiquated industry as well as new energy resources. The ground-level shots display the natural habitats, the juxtaposition between industry and recreation, and the plethora of people and wildlife. 
“DEAR MISS CONRAD, CAPITAL UNIVERSITY IN WWII” Drexel Theatre Admission is free 2254 East Main Street 4 – 6 p.m.
“Dear Miss Conrad, Capital University in WWII” is a student-produced documentary told through letters from students and faculty serving in World War II. Written to Capital’s head librarian, Miss Dorothea Conrad, these letters explore the challenges faced in wartime and how actions taken during this pivotal point in history have had a lasting impact on the University’s inclusive culture. www.dearmissconrad.com
Special Activities
During the planning of the first Capital University Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning in January 1992, Professor Bob Breithaupt suggested a southern-style dinner much like one Dr. King may have enjoyed on a Sunday following church services. Breithaupt agreed to put together a group of local musicians, which included Hank Marr. Born on Jan. 30, 1927, in a section of Columbus known then as Flytown, Marr developed an interest in the piano at an early age and played with the Sammy Hopkins Trio and Rusty Bryant bands. The Hank Marr Trio was formed in the mid-1950s with Marr on the increasingly popular B-3 organ. He joined King Records in 1961 and recorded seven albums. Marr gained immense popularity through the years. He remained a central part of Capital’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning Jazz Luncheon until his death in 2004. The luncheon is now named in his honor.
Hank Marr Jazz Luncheon
YEAR THEME CONVOCATION SPEAKER
1992 “We Have A Dream” Rev. Dr. Timothy Clarke 1993 “Where Do We Go From Here?” Rev. Marvin McMickle 1994-95* “Why We Can’t Wait” Dr. Paulette Pierce 1996 “Plessy vs. Ferguson Centennial: Rev. Dr. Charles Booth Still Separate, Still Unequal?” 1997 “From Chaos to Community” Jenny C. Laster 1998 “The Dawning of A New Millennium: Professor Christopher Edley Still Marching For Freedom” 1999 “Confronting the Color Line Rev. Michael Johnson in the 21st Century” 2000 “A New Day Begun?” Rev. C.T. Vivian 2001 “It’s Not Just A Dream Anymore: Herman Boone Paradigms for a New Generation” 2002 “The Dream Continues: Dr. P. Eric Abercrumbie Mobilizing Communities Toward Peace” 2003 “Forty Years Later: Dr. Evelyn Hu-DeHart Putting the Dream Into Action” 2004 “The Courage to Act” Dr. Tonea Stewart 2005 “Make A Difference” Sen. Ray Miller 2006 “Stories from the Past, Juan Williams Dreams for the Future” 2007 “Reframing the Future: Dr. Carlos Muñoz Jr. Building the Beloved Community” 2008 “A Call for Social Justice” Professor Harold McDougall 2009 “The Dream in a Global Society” Immaculee Ilibagiza 2010 “A Sense of Urgency ... Why We Can’t Wait” Roland S. Martin 2011 “Journey Toward Community” Sonia Nazario 2012 “Serving the Beloved Community” Rev. Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley 2013 “Dream. Live. Change.” Rev. Jamal-Harrison Bryant 2014 “Building Bridges through Peaceful Action” Professor Sharon Davies 2015 “Silent No More: The Empowered Community” Cheryl Brown Harrison 2016 “Legacy, Service, Community” Terrence Roberts 2017 “Moving Beyond Fear: The Courage Wil Haygood to Engage” 2018 “The Power of We: Advancing Herman Boone Human Dignity” 2019 “A Community in Harmony” Dr. Joyce Ladner
*1994 program canceled due to inclement weather; university-sponsored programs throughout the semester.
Chronology 1992 – Present
Liam O’Loughlin Tilloretta Pope Emily Ragland Abbey Rutschilling Gabrielle Saunders-Hudecek Christa Serluco Krupa Shah Annette Short Jennie Smith Mara Stern Drew Tucker Shaunda Vasudev Deanna Wagner
Jennifer Adams Robert Bennett Kim Black Lesly Boateng Dianne Day Robert Fleming Jennifer Faison Hodge Eva George Nate Jackson Andrea Karkowski Suzanne Marilley Era McMahon Samantha Montañez Malik Murray
Planning Committee
Special Thanks Aetna Integrated Services Rob Ahern Aladdin Dining Services Capital University Meeting and Event Services Josh Chandler Eric Frisch Dr. Lynda Hasseler Integrated Marketing Communications Dr. Betsy Pike Pi Sigma Alpha Volunteers Gregory Watkins and the Worship and Praise Chorale
‘Dear Miss Conrad’ is a student-led project
about Capital University during WWII. Watch
as Capital Students and Faculty confront the
atrocities of WWII overseas and their
German-Lutheran identity at home.
D e a r M i s s C o n r a d . c o m
4pm DREXEL THEATRE