Please join us for this unity walk in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will meet in front of Snidow Chapel at 4:30 p.m. and then walk together to Hopwood Hall. We will gather together in the Hopwood Auditorium afterwards. This event is free and open to the public. Lynchburg celebrates MLK Week […]
Rev. Owen C. Cardwell, Jr.'s message "I Am..." is taken from Langston Hughes poem, "I Too Am America!!!" Dr. Cardwell is the Rosel Schewel Distinguished Professor of Education and Director of The Center for Education and Leadership at the University of Lynchburg. He is founder and retired pastor of the New Canaan International Church in […]
Please note: The 1619 Project Book Club meeting on Feb. 2: Chapters 17-18, and previously scheduled for the West Room, has been moved to an online format. On March 24, 2022, the College of Education, Leadership Studies, and Counseling at the University of Lynchburg presented their Rosel Schewel Lecture Series featuring the author of The […]
This event will showcase people performing spoken word, poetry, songs, or any other art form. We hope you will be able to join us for this evening event celebrating Black History Month. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Office of Equity and Inclusion.
You are invited to join us to watch the movie, Master (2022), starring Regina Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Student Affinity Groups.
Please join guest panelists for this special courageous conversation during Black History Month. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion […]
In honor of Black History Month, wear black clothing on Monday, Feb. 20 to show solidarity. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Student Affinity Groups.
Celebrating Black History Month Featuring Tanner Sharpe & High Praise. With special guests, University of Lynchburg students Saniya Richardson, Josiah Randles, and others. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Efforts to become a more inclusive and equitable community have raised awareness about race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality as important to identity. But how often do we think about religion and spirituality as a crucial part of the DEI equation and which forms of spirituality do we include? This conversation will explore the importance of […]
The Fannie Lou Hamer Story chronicles the life of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer through poetically-styled storytelling. Through the compelling integration of storytelling, nostalgic songs, and graphic video montage, the artist Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye channels the heart, soul, and passion of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer. Aimbaye takes the audience on a riveting journey that imbues accountability […]
According to Joetricia Humbles, a Lead Agent for Appomattox for Equality and an advocate for medical and mental health services, "The double standards used against not only African American athletes, but especially African American women have an impact on their mental health. Words have power in our society!" Humbles is a mother of two and […]
As part of the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. week of celebration and remembrance, we are delighted to have Penny Blue as a guest speaker.
Persons needing accommodations for disabilities at a University of Lynchburg event should contact the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources at least one week before the event.
