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2024 Reception Honoring Dr. Angela E. Batista
Sunday, September 29
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Grand Maple Ballroom
Dudley H. Davis Center
2024 Reception Honoring Dr. Angela E. Batista
The 2024 Andrew Harris Legacy Reception will honor Dr. Angela E. Batista. Holding multiple intersecting identities as a Caribbean immigrant, first-generation college student, and queer woman of color, Dr. Batista is an agent of change who made lasting impacts through her activism and social justice work supporting marginalized and underrepresented communities at UVM and the broader community of Vermont.
Join us for brunch during UVM Weekend for a morning of food, music, and connection as we honor Dr. Batista and announce the recipient of this year’s Dr. H. Lawrence McCrorey Award for Inclusive Excellence.
Dr. H. Lawrence McCrorey Award for Inclusive Excellence
Dr. H. Lawrence McCrorey Award for Inclusive Excellence is for faculty or staff of color who demonstrate a commitment to Inclusive Excellence for those from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds whose work shows a lasting legacy of effort towards equity, justice and inclusion.
2023 Reception - Honoring the legacy of David B. Jamieson
David Betheul Jamieson attended UVM in the 1980s and 90s. Jamieson was an activist and artist, President of the Black Student Union, and is known for his artwork capturing student activism and the experience of being Black in Vermont. He died of AIDS-related illness in 1992.
More on JamiesonDr. H. Lawrence McCrorey Award for Inclusive Excellence Winner - Miller Celestin
Clinical assistant professor of nursing, Miller Celestin received the 2023 award in recognition of his contributions to creating a legacy of equity, justice and inclusion at the University of Vermont. Professor Celestin was nominated for his work to incorporate anti-racist healthcare practices into existing courses and as co-director of Finding Affinity and Mentorship, a joint College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Larner College of Medicine mentorship program dedicated to increasing the sense of belonging for BIPOC nursing and medical students.
2022 Reception - Honoring H. Lawrence McCrorey
On October 9, 2022 from 10-11:30 AM we joined together for a dynamic morning of great food and music along with meaningful reflections on the legacy of H. Lawrence (Larry) McCrorey, former UVM professor and dean whose influence and dedication to combating racism has had a lasting impact on the entire university community.
This year's program also presented the inaugural Dr. H. Lawrence McCrorey Award for Inclusive Excellence. This award is for faculty or staff of color who demonstrate a commitment to Inclusive Excellence for those from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds whose work shows a lasting legacy of effort towards equity, justice and inclusion.
This year we specifically honored the legacy of H. Lawrence McCrorey, former UVM professor and dean whose influence and dedication to combating racism has had a lasting impact on the entire university community. The event was part of UVM Weekend and was held in the Davis Center. It featured jazz group comprised of current and former UVM employees who knew Larry; a brunch menu crafted by Sodexo, two UVM students (Soul Brew), and local chefs and entrepreneurs, including Larry’s daughter, Leslie McCrorey; and remarks from notable UVM community members who have connections to Larry and his legacy. This event also promoted the new H. Lawrence McCrorey endowment that will help fund DOIE initiatives through parts of the university.