The University Received Walters Gift of Art and Plans to Establish Endowed Chair
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Internationally renowned scholar and activist
Ronald W. Walters, Ph.D.
was recognized as a leading political strategist and expert on issues affecting the African diaspora. A dedicated leader, Walters served as a professor in Howard University’s Department of Political Science for 25 years and was department chair for nearly a decade. In honor of Walters’ legacy, his wife, Patricia Turner Walters, is gifting Howard University with her coveted collection of African American art, valued at $2,519,950.
“It is an incredible honor to receive this generous gift of precious art from the Walters family,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “This collection of sculptures and portraits and paintings will be an excellent complement to our gallery and a beneficial focus of training in our art history courses.”
Additionally, the University will establish the first Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics to continue Walters’ legacy of expanding the University’s capacity as a leader in emerging scholarship in Black politics. The chair will be housed in the Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center at Howard University. It is intended to spur interdisciplinary collaborations across the University on critical issues of race and Black politics, especially those issues that affect Americans of the African diaspora.
“Dr. Walters was a giant among scholars here at Howard University, nationally and internationally, and this endowed chair is designed to be a reflection of his unique history as an activist, a political strategist and a trailblazing academic professor. This gift comes at the perfect moment to expand our students’ involvement in the political conversations of our time,” said President Frederick.
The gift of art includes 152 pieces of African American art of various forms. The collection includes original pieces, sculptures, rare prints, photographs and pieces from notable eras, including the Harlem Renaissance.
To read more about the Walters gift, visit the
newsroom.
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#ICYMI: Valerie Jarrett Talks Vulnerability, Michelle Obama and More During Fireside Chat
with President Frederick
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University President Wayne A. I. Frederick connected with former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett, during a fireside chat at the School of Business for students and faculty. During the two-hour conversation, Jarrett, author of the book Finding My Voice, discussed her life, the hope of the next president and how to handle a mixed-generation workforce. She also spoke passionately about her career in public service before and during her professional relationship with Michelle and Barack Obama.
Throughout the evening, Jarrett expressed her appreciation for vulnerability and how learning to be vulnerable was key throughout her career. She encouraged the audience to have mentors, build in-person relationships and speak up honestly on their own behalf. Jarrett recalled her first interaction with the “brilliant young lawyer” Michelle Robinson, now former First Lady Obama, who was interviewing for a job with Chicago Mayor Daley’s office.
“I can still see Michelle Robinson [Obama] like it was yesterday. Walking in my office, she had on all black, hair pulled back, barely any makeup, but commanding. She shook my hand and looked me right in my face. I thought she was so confident for someone so young,” said Jarrett.
With her resume on Jarrett’s desk, Robinson never mentioned her education or job history. “What did she do? She told me her story about growing up on the southside of Chicago with working-class parents and family. And then she tells me her dad and best friend died in the previous year,” recalls Jarrett, stating that Robinson wanted to lead a more purposeful life. “To this day, what I remember most about that interview was that she made herself open and vulnerable.”
While highlighting her rise in public service, she shared a mantra with the audience that she holds near to her heart and uses as her career strategy: work twice as hard.
“My parents used to tell me, 'work twice as hard.' They never had to finish the sentence because you knew what that was,” expressed Jarrett, who also considers multitasking as the key to her career steadiness.
To read more on this event, visit the
newsroom.
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A NOTE FROM
... RON H. SMITH
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Karsh STEM Scholars Program Receives Two Gifts Ahead of Welcoming Incoming Cohort
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Greetings to the Howard University Community from the Karsh STEM Scholars Program!
As we collectively celebrate Black History Month, at the Mecca, it is imperative that we acknowledge the stellar performance of our current scholars, whose excellence in and out of the classroom led to a historic $10 million gift from the Martha and Bruce Karsh Foundation. While our recent gift successfully established an endowment and transitioned the program from its originating title of the Bison STEM Scholars Program, many of you may be unaware of the generous $4 million gift we received late last year, from the Hopper-Dean Foundation (HDF).
The gift from HDF funds 10 computer science and computer engineering students with a full-ride undergraduate scholarship. Both gifts speak to the overall achievement and dedication of our scholars, as they shape the world of STEM. We look forward to welcoming our fourth cohort of scholars this summer. Be sure to check out what our current scholars are doing by visiting
https://karshstemscholars.howard.edu
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Excellence in Truth and Service,
Ron H. Smith
Program Director
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Office of Research Announces April's Research Month and Acknowledges Faculty
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The Office of Research is proud to announce HU Research Month slated for April 2020. Previously known as Research Week, the month will be filled with symposiums, an authors event, the Annual Fulbright and National Competitive Scholarship Awards Ceremony and more.
Get to know those who have received faculty research and grant awards:
Evaristus Nwulia, professor in the College of Medicine, was awarded the highly competitive National Institutes of Health RO1 grant. Dr. Nwulia’s research focuses on the identification novel biomarkers to guide the potential development of disease modifying therapeutics at the earliest phases of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease.
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Gloria Washington, Ph.D.
, assistant professor in the College of Engineering, is a recent National Science Foundation Award recipient. Dr. Washington’s research focuses on improving computer science
education and human-centered computing.
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Kenneth Anderson,
associate professor and
associate dean for Research in the College of
Education, was awarded a Teacher Quality Grant from
the U.S. Department of
Education. Dr. Anderson’s research focuses on
examining education policies
and practices that aim to
improve school safety and
teacher effectiveness.
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Tao Wei, assistant professor in the College of Engineering, is a recent recipient of the highly coveted National Science Foundation Early Career Development Award. His research is titled, Multiscale Simulations of Iron Oxide Nanoparticle-Protein Electron Transfer.
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To learn more of what the Office of Research is doing, click
here.
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We are fortunate to celebrate Black history every day here at the Mecca, but we understand the history and importance of Black History Month. Check out HU! You Know! during the month of February for engaging Black History Month-inspired content.
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A Look at Howard 50 Years Back:
1969-70 Academic Year
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Muhammed Ali, professional boxer, activist and philanthropist; and Stokeley Carmichael, civil rights activist, visited campus.
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Actress Phylicia Rashad, then Phylicia Allen, graduated. She was a tutor for Friends of the Juvenile Court, a Campus Pal and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
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The University held a memorial ceremony for Reverand Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with 6000 people in attendance. Mayor-Commisioner Walter Washington (above) was a speaker.
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The Inabel B. Lindsay Hall that we know today, also known as the School of Social Work, was under construction.
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What Does Black History Month Mean to You?
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Camil Douthit,
a second-year doctoral student in the Department of Sociology and Criminology from Decatur, GA, says:
"While Black History Month only captures a semblance of the African and African American legacy, the month also celebrates the resilience of our ancestors, and is intended to motivate our future. During this month—and every month—it is especially necessary to highlight the innovation in thought and progress of Black populations throughout the diaspora. As a student of the University, I am thankful for the endurance of my ancestors because of them I am here today. Black History Month recognizes how far we have come and how much further we must go to continue moving
forward."
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"Black History Month means a time to reflect on where we’ve come from and think of how far we will go!"
Avery Ford
, sophomore, acting major from Houston.
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"For me, Black History Month means an acknowledgment of our ancestors and those who help make America a better place."
Keishawna Conley
, sophomore, finance major from Chicago.
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Senior Portraits Available Through the
Month of February
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Each student photographed will have an opportunity to choose from a selection of color proofs to order portraits for family and friends. We suggest business attire for your professional portrait. Classic styles in solid colors look best. The Howard University cap and gown will be available to you at your session. If you are unable to sign up online, please call our customer service at 800-426-9533 or email us at
collegeinfo@lifetouch.com
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Spring Hours: Founders Library and
Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library
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Apply for these Summer Workshops Now!
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Fall 2020-21
Registration for Early Learning Program
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An Opportunity to Give Back: Warm Up D.C.
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Get Educated! Attend Health Awareness Events
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Interested in Graduate School?
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Save the Date: Brandstorm Case Competition Workshop
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Africana Film and Discussion Series Presents:
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Student Council Health Fair at the College of Dentistry
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On Sunday, Feb. 9, the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel will host
Reverend Dr. John W. Kinney
as its speaker for the 11 a.m. service in Cramton Auditorium.
Rev.
Kinney
i
s the
professor of Theology and director at the Center for African American Pentecostalism and Leadership Development at Virginia Union University in Richmond.
To watch a brief clip of
Rev. Kinne
y,
plea
se click
here
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When posting on social media, tag
@HowardUChapel
and use the
#SundaysAreForChapel
hashtag on
Twitter
and
Instagram
. For any questions or assistance, please visit
https://chapel.howard.edu/
or call 202-806-7280.
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Georgetown and Howard Bring You This Webinar:
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Save the Date: Charter Day Dinner
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To get your events placed in the
HU Happenings section
, visit
https://calendar.howard.edu
, click “submit event” and fill in the necessary information. OUC will select events from this section to also be included in the weekly newsletter.
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If you want to submit content to
HU! You Know!
, email
ouc@howard.edu
with the subject line "
HU! You Know!
Submission.”
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