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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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4:00-5:00 p.m.
AI and the Creative Mind: Finding Your Voice in a Digital World
Michelle Gillie, Clinical Professor of Screenwriting
| Tuesday, October 6 |
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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
| Tuesday, October 20 |
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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
| Wednesday, October 21 |
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5:00-6:00 p.m.
Songs of Faith & Freedom
Kim Harris, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theological Studies
| Thursday, November 5 |
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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
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.