The Winning the Race 2022 Conference will be IN-PERSON! A virtual option will be available for Sunday and Monday sessions via Facebook LIVE.
Thursday, March 24
Winning the Race Pep Rally
Virtual via Zoom
4:30 – 5:30 PM | Pre-Conference Event
WTR Committee and Student Ambassadors collaborate to build excitement around the WTR conference beginning March 27, 2022.
The Story of East Side High School Documentary Screening Program
D&PL Theater, Bologna Performing Arts Center
6 PM | Pre-Conference Event
“NEVER SAY DIE: The Story of East Side High School”
Screening and Panel Discussion
Sunday, March 27
Opening Recognition Ceremony
Amzie Moore House Museum & Interpretive Center
2 – 4 PM
Honorees: Lusia Harris, Lucy Seaberry, Sank Powe, Reggie Barnes
Monday, March 28
Student Poster Competition
D&PL Theater, Bologna Performing Arts Center
8 – 8:45 AM
DSU faculty and students collaborate to present various research topics that emphasize the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion in their respective fields.
Monday, March 28 (con’t 1)
Opening Session
D&PL Theater, Bologna Performing Arts Center
9 – 10:15 AM
“Root, Root, Root for the Home Team”
Coaches’ Panel:
- Coach Derrick Fears
- Coach Todd Cooley
- Coach Mark Hiller
- Coach Chelsey Rhodes
- Coach Janee Ford
- Coach Taylor Taylor
- Mr. David Kelly
Moderator(s): Ambassador and/or Committee Member
Community Panel
D&PL Theater Bologna Performing Arts Center
10:30 – 11:45 AM
Panelists:
- Dr. Tyrone Jackson
- Dr. Temika Simmons
- Mr. Ro Taylor
- Ms. Nakikke Wallace
- Ms. Sykina Butts
- Attorney Carlos Palmer
Moderator(s): Ambassador and/or Committee Member
Monday, March 28 (con’t 2)
President’s Luncheon
Jacob’s Conference Center, Ewing Hall
12 – 2 PM
“Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”
Speaker: Dr. Abe Hudson
Moderator(s): WTR Committee Members
High School Luncheon
12 – 2 PM
East Lobby, H.L. Nowell Student Union
“Meet the DSU Dream Team”
Tuesday, March 29
Faculty Forums
9:05 – 10:40 AM
Jacob’s Conference Center, Ewing Hall
“Team Green – Part 1”
- College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Ellen Green, Dean - College of Business & Aviation
Dr. Billy Moore, Dean - College of Education & Human Sciences
Dr. Leslie Griffin, Dean - School of Nursing,
Dr. Vicki Bingham, Dean
DSU Student-Led Session
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Jacob’s Conference Center, Ewing Hall
“Team Green – Part 2”
Hosts: Winning the Race Ambassadors
Closing Celebration & Awards
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Jacob’s Conference Center, Ewing Hall
“Race to Refreshments and Rewards”
Conference reflections, recognitions, closing remarks, refreshments, and prizes
