Schedule for the Evening
5-6 p.m.
Registration & Cocktail Hour
6-6:30 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Vice Provost John Wallace
Introduction of Emcee Dr. Rickquel "Rickki" Trip
Vice Chair of Diversity, Inclusion & Health Equity, Department of Emergency Medicine
Chancellor's Welcome
Chancellor Joan Gabel
Keynote Address
James. P. Huguley
Associate Professor, School of Social Work
6:30 p.m.
Dinner
7:15
Award Presentations
Kyaien Connor, Director, Center on Race & Social Problems
7:55
Closing Remarks
8:00
Dessert and Dancing
Awards and Honorees
Dr. Larry E. Davis Emerging Scholar
Lanre Morenikeji
This award recognizes early career faculty whose work demonstrates a commitment to rigorous and impactful research, teaching, and innovation.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Excellence in Faculty Mentorship
Robert Binder
Dr. Binder truly exemplifies extraordinary selflessness and dedication to fostering the intellectual, scholarly, and professional development of his mentees.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship
Esohe Osai
This award recognizes Dr. Osai's distinguished community-based research, creative activity, teaching, and service collaborations that positively impact both the community and scholarship.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Excellence in Leadership
Taofeek Owonikoko
Dr. Owonikoko has distinguished himself as a leader with a vision of the future as evidenced by his efforts to enable and promote others to shape that future.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Academic Excellence
Audrey Murrell
Dr. Murrell exemplifies excellence in teaching, scholarly contributions, and leadership. Her unwavering commitment to academic advancement and community engaged scholarship extends throughout her distinguished career.
Dr. Larry E. Davis Academic Icon Award
Jerome Taylor
Dr. Taylor has made significant and lasting contributions to the University. This prestigious award acknowledges your decades of service and profound impact throughout your distinguished academic career.