Open Your Mind Lecture Series
The “Open Your Mind“ Lecture Series Mission is to Support Quality Education At Oakwood University By Providing Extracurricular Learning Opportunities Through Presentations By individuals Who Have Unique Viewpoints, Expertise, or Life Experiences With the Goal of exposing Students to Broader Perspectives of Intellectual thought.
Upcoming Speakers
|
Nia Long
|
An exceptional actress and devoted philanthropist, Nia Long’s film and television career spans over genre and audience. This success has afforded her the opportunity to give back to the communities that have long appreciated her work
Join us April 19, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
|
Previous Speakers
|
Michael Eric Dyson Ph.D.
|
Hailed as one of the nation’s most inspiring African Americans, Michael Eric Dyson has been credited with revitalizing the role of the public intellectual with the fervor of an ordained Baptist minister.
Dr. Dyson Spoke at Oakwood University Chapel in March of 2009. Our student Enjoyed His Presentation.
New about this event...
Watch this event...
|
|
Walter Kimbrough Ph.D.
|
Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough is the 12th president of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas. As the first college president from the hip-hop generation, he is one of the youngest college presidents in the nation.
Dr. Kimbrough Kicked off Our Official Start Of The Lecture Series September 14. 2009. He Spoke about the dismal Enrollment and Graduation Numbers Of Black Males In Higher Education
New about this event...
|
|
Kemba Smith
|
As a newlywed, mother, advocate, consultant and public speaker, Ms. Smith has received numerous awards and recognitions for her courage and determination to educate the public about the devastating social, economic and political consequences of current drug policies.
Kemba presented on our campus October 19, 2009 in Moran Hall
New about this event...
Watch this event...
|
|
Cornel West Ph.D.
|
Cornel West Spoke for chapel, January 19, 2010 at Oakwood University Church (“The Legacy Of Dr. King”)
New about this event...
Views photos from this event... 
Watch this event....
|
|
|
Tim Wise is among the most respected antiracist writers and educators in the U.S., having spoken in 48 states and on over 400 college campuses. He has trained teachers, as well as corporate, government, media and law enforcement officials on methods for uprooting institutional racism, and is the author of four books. His latest is Between Barack and a Hard Place: Racism and White Denial in the Age of Obama--the first book since President Obama’s election that critically examines what his success means and doesn’t mean when it comes to racism in the U.S.
Tim Wise spoke February 1, 2010 in Moran Hall.
News about this event...
Watch this event...
|
|
48°F