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SMWC alumna, renowned historian to present for Black History Month
Her presentation focuses on the vibrant history featuring the perspectives and stories of African American women to show how they have been instrumental in shaping the country.
Posted: Feb 5, 2021 3:23 PM
In celebration of Black History Month, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) will welcome Sharon Harley, Ph.D., SMWC class of 1970 to present “Black History through the Lens of African American Women and the Women’s Suffrage Movement.”
Her presentation focuses on the vibrant history featuring the perspectives and stories of African American women to show how they have been instrumental in shaping the country. The event will be Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
Dec 9, 2020
Dee Reed
A Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College staff member has recently completed the Cornell University diversity and inclusion certificate program.Â
Dee Reed, associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, continued her professional development with encouragement from SMWC officials.
She, among about 40 cohort members who finished the program in late November, studied best practices, strategies and were provided with resources to help their respective organizations become more inclusive. Â
Although the certification was considered training, Reed said the courses really focused on behaviors, which she believes is the key to successfully communicating with the community.
Reed was previously the executive director of marketing and communications and executive director of strategic communications at SMWC, The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was established in August 2020.