Joan Browning was the last person authorized for the final Freedom Ride. She is giving a presentation hosted by the CJO on campus.
by Rachel Terzo
The best way to understand different cultures is through education, research, and an open mind. The WVU Parkersburg’s Social Justice committee is working towards delivering cultural awareness and education to our community and to students.
The Social Justice committee strives to accomplish a commitment to promote equal treatment of all races, ages, religions, cultures, disabilities and veteran status.
The United States has been progressing into a multi-cultural nation, and the committee works towards promoting tolerance, understanding, and fair treatment of various cultures.
The committee is chosen annually by the President, and the committee assists in the planning and coordinating of activities to promote appreciation and understanding of diversity.
“The Social Justice Committee promotes external and internal promotion of values. We want to reduce prejudice and target issues of importance from around the campus,” said Debbie Richards, assistant to the President for Social Justice.
October is a busy month for the Social Justice Committee. First on the agenda is recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month in October. NHHM has been recognized and proclaimed by President Barack Obama in his Presidential proclamation on Sept. 15. Randy Oldaker, professor of foreign languages, will be hosting a presentation titled “Growing Up Hispanic” on Oct. 14 at 10:00 a.m. in room 1314 on the main campus. Oldaker’s Spanish class will also help host the event.
The committee will also assist in hosting a postliminary reception at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room, where Oldaker’s Spanish class will prepare and serve foods that correspond with the occasion.
Joan C. Browning, “the last freedom rider,’’ will be at the WVU Parkersburg theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 11:00 a.m. The committee organized the event in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides. The speech will be video broadcasted to the Jackson county campus in room 206. Browning will be signing her book, “Deep in Our Hearts,’’ following the presentation.
Any questions pertaining to these upcoming events may be directed to Debbie Richards at 304-424-8201.
The best way to understand different cultures is through education, research, and an open mind. The WVU Parkersburg’s Social Justice committee is working towards delivering cultural awareness and education to our community and to students.
The Social Justice committee strives to accomplish a commitment to promote equal treatment of all races, ages, religions, cultures, disabilities and veteran status.
The United States has been progressing into a multi-cultural nation, and the committee works towards promoting tolerance, understanding, and fair treatment of various cultures.
The committee is chosen annually by the President, and the committee assists in the planning and coordinating of activities to promote appreciation and understanding of diversity.
“The Social Justice Committee promotes external and internal promotion of values. We want to reduce prejudice and target issues of importance from around the campus,” said Debbie Richards, assistant to the President for Social Justice.
October is a busy month for the Social Justice Committee. First on the agenda is recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month in October. NHHM has been recognized and proclaimed by President Barack Obama in his Presidential proclamation on Sept. 15. Randy Oldaker, professor of foreign languages, will be hosting a presentation titled “Growing Up Hispanic” on Oct. 14 at 10:00 a.m. in room 1314 on the main campus. Oldaker’s Spanish class will also help host the event.
The committee will also assist in hosting a postliminary reception at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room, where Oldaker’s Spanish class will prepare and serve foods that correspond with the occasion.
Joan C. Browning, “the last freedom rider,’’ will be at the WVU Parkersburg theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 11:00 a.m. The committee organized the event in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides. The speech will be video broadcasted to the Jackson county campus in room 206. Browning will be signing her book, “Deep in Our Hearts,’’ following the presentation.
Any questions pertaining to these upcoming events may be directed to Debbie Richards at 304-424-8201.