Photo gallery Black Cultural Center grand opening
The university’s Black Cultural Center marked its grand opening with a full day of events on Wednesday. The center, located in the Red Gym, was dedicated in February. The center includes a lounge, collaborative work areas, computer work stations and space to showcase art. A visual timeline honors the contributions of black students to the university.
Commemorative T-shirts are pictured as guests mingle in the background of the new Black Cultural Center.
Karla Foster, campus and community liaison for the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement, introduces Chancellor Rebecca Blank to glass panels etched with references to notable moments black history.
A blanket – woven with references to slavery and other notable moments in black history – is seen draped over the back of a sofa as guests mingle.
From left to right, doctoral student Harvey Long, Karla Foster and Chancellor Blank talk during the daylong grand opening event.
Mo Kappes (left), ALPs advisor with the Center for Leadership & Involvement in the Division of Student Life, and Hazel Symonette, program development and assessment specialist in the Division of Student Life, talk during the event, held in the Red Gym. Photo by: Jeff Miller
