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And Still We Rise: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards Banquet
March 7, 2024, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Join TU’s Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as they recognize and celebrate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and organizations that have demonstrated a continued commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at the university and beyond.
The evening’s keynote address will be delivered by Anna Deavere Smith, writer, and actress credited with creating a new form of theater. Her plays, sometimes called “docudramas,” focus on contemporary issues from multiple points of view and are composed of excerpts from hundreds of interviews. Her work as an actress on television includes Inventing Anna, The West Wing, Nurse Jackie, and Black-ish. Mainstream movies include Philadelphia, The American President, Rachel Getting Married, and Here Today.
Students attend for FREE.
Purchase tickets here by March 1.
📍The Student Union, Great Hall
👔 Semi-formal or business attire
🥂 VIP reception starts at 5 p.m.*Only award nominees and those who have purchased tables or VIP tickets are eligible to attend the VIP reception
🥗 Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.