Schedule
2020
Thursday, February 27th
12:00 PM

Shirley Graham Du Bois Plaque Unveiling and Reception

Oberlin College Libraries

Conservatory Library
*NOTE: Event is capped at 50 attendees

12:00 PM
4:30 PM

Welcome / Introduction

Tamika Nunley, Assistant Professor of History and Comparative American Studies, Oberlin College

Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater

4:30 PM
4:35 PM

Welcome Remarks

Carmen Twillie Ambar, President of Oberlin College

Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater

4:35 PM
4:45 PM

Greeting

David Kamitsuka, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Oberlin College

Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater

4:45 PM
4:50 PM

Greeting

William Quillen, Dean of the Conservatory, Oberlin College

Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater

4:50 PM
4:55 PM

Introduction to Performers

Fredara Hadley, Visiting Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology, Oberlin College

Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater

4:55 PM
5:00 PM

Student Performance

Oberlin College

Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater

5:00 PM
5:10 PM

Introduction to Dr. Griffin

Tamika Nunley, Assistant Professor of History and Comparative American Studies, Oberlin College

Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater

5:10 PM
5:15 PM

Keynote Lecture

Farah Jasmine Griffin, English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University

Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater

5:15 PM
6:15 PM

Introduction to Dr. Savali-Andrews

Fredara Hadley, Visiting Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology, Oberlin College

Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater

6:15 PM
6:20 PM

Closing Performance

Courtney-Savali Andrews, Grey Lynn Community Baptist Church

Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater

6:20 PM
6:45 PM

Symposium Dinner

Laura Baudot, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor of English, Acting Chair of Dance, Oberlin College
Tamika Nunley, Assistant Professor of History and Comparative American Studies, Oberlin College

The Hotel at Oberlin (Tappan Room)

6:45 PM - 8:30 PM