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Black Excellence Seminar Series

Join distinguished LMU faculty representing a range of academic disciplines for fascinating online lectures and meaningful engagement with LMU’s Black community. This series is free to attend and open to all prospective first-year and transfer students, as well as their families. All seminars will take place on Zoom and are listed in Pacific Time.

Wednesday, September 16

4:00-5:00 p.m.
Exploring the 'Music' in Ethnomusicology
Divine Gbagbo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology & Director of African Music Ensemble

Thursday, September 17

4:00-5:00 p.m.
Discovering Who YOU Are Before the World Tells YOU Who You Should Be
William D. Parham, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling

Monday, October 5

4:00-5:00 p.m.
AI and the Creative Mind: Finding Your Voice in a Digital World
Michelle Gillie, Clinical Professor of Screenwriting

Register: Screenwriting Seminar

Tuesday, October 6

5:00-6:00 p.m.
Slavery's Enduring Reach: African Americans' Fight for Equality in California
Marne Campbell, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair of African American Studies

Register: African American Studies Seminar

Tuesday, October 20

5:00-6:00 p.m.
Run for Your Life: Examining the Benefits of Cardiovascular Exercise
Jenevieve Roper, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Interim Chair of Health and Human Sciences

Register: Health & Human Sciences Seminar

Wednesday, October 21

5:00-6:00 p.m.
Songs of Faith & Freedom
Kim Harris, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theological Studies

Register: Theology Seminar

Thursday, November 5

6:00-7:00 p.m.
A-LIST: Applied Learning in Societal Transformation
Mitchell Hamilton, Ph.D., Professor of Marketing
Julian Saint Clair, Ph.D., Professor of Marketing

Register: Marketing Seminar

Check back often as new seminars will be added regularly through November. Additional seminar details will also be shared via email as the event date approaches.