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Join Us Tuesday, April 23rd, for the Black Faculty & Professionals Recognition Event

Chancellor Jones and Provost Coleman will join BFAPA on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to recognize Black faculty and staff who have achieved accolades over the past year.

Thank you for sharing your achievements with us so we can recognize and honor your outstanding work during this special occasion. RSVP and Let us know if you plan to attend and celebrate with us. https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/2117378265

Agenda:
I. Welcome (BFAPA)
II. Remarks from Chancellor Jones
III. Remarks from Provost Coleman
IV. Acknowledgement of honored faculty and staff
V. Closing Remarks
VI. Networking

The event location is the 2025C (2nd-floor multipurpose room) Student Dining and Residential Programs Building (SDRP) 301 E. Gregory Dr. Champaign, IL 61820.

Light refreshments provided by OVCDEI will be available during the event. 

On Tuesday, April 23rd, from 11 am – 12 pm, BFAPA and senior leadership (Chancellor Jones and Provost Coleman) will recognize Black faculty, staff, and administration who have achieved accolades over the past year.  

As we approach the upcoming event, we want to take a moment to celebrate your remarkable achievements and contributions over the past year. Your dedication, resilience, and commitment have not gone unnoticed. We invite you to share your accolades with us so that we can recognize and honor your outstanding work during this special occasion.

Whether it’s a groundbreaking research project, an impactful community initiative, an exceptional teaching moment, or any other accomplishment, we want to hear about it. Your success inspires our entire community, and we believe it deserves to be celebrated.

Please submit your accolades by April 5th using this online form so that we can highlight your achievements and express our gratitude. Senior leadership eagerly awaits the opportunity to acknowledge and share your excellence with the broader community.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence. Together, we continue to build a stronger, more inclusive environment for all.