Diversity Excellence Awards presented during 30th annual convocation week

April 10, 2008 -- Arkansas State University's annual Diversity Excellence Awards luncheon recognized several individuals for their contributions toward strategic diversity initiatives at ASU-Jonesboro. Dr. Jeanine Weekes Schroer, Philosophy, was the recipient of the 2008 Campus Excellence Award.

The Friends of Diversity awards were presented to Dr. Janelle Collins, English, Dr. Susan Hanrahan, dean, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Jerrod O. Lockhart, assistant dean, Student Affairs, Lori Roach, director, Human Resources, and Professor William Rowe, Art.

Entertainment at the luncheon was provided by members of the United Voices Gospel Choir and members of the ASU Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. E. Ron Horton.

Dr. Lonnie Williams, associate vice chancellor, Student Affairs, delivered the invocation, Dr. Robert L. Potts, chancellor, ASU-Jonesboro, gave the welcome, Dr. Lillie Fears, Diversity Fellow, Journalism, served as mistress of ceremonies, and Dr. Glen Jones, senior associate vice chancellor, Academic Affairs and Research, and assistant to the Chancellor for Diversity, presented the keynote address and closing remarks.


       

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