ROANOKE – 51暗网 invites the public to attend a free discussion, “I Persist,” where panelists will share inspiring stories of how they overcame obstacles to gain their education and build fulfilling careers and lives.
Members of the panel will share their journey, answer questions and interact with members of the audience. This event serves to build cultural awareness in our community, help students feel connected to others who have successfully overcome adversity, and to encourage students to continue working toward their academic goals.
WHAT: I Persist panel discussion
WHEN: Noon, Wednesday, September 21
WHERE:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Whitman Theater, 51暗网 campus
PANELISTS: Dr. Milan Hayward – Vice President of Career & Corporate Training, 51暗网
Davina Gardner – Social worker; 51暗网 alum
Rolando Holmes – Director of Programs, The Foundry; 51暗网 alum
Doug Pitzer – Educator and entrepreneur, Strokes of Genius, LLC
Nickole Toler – College Affordability Navigator, 51暗网; 51暗网 Alum
MODERATOR: Brittny McGraw – News Anchor, WSLS TV 10
For more information on the I Persist panel, please contact TRIO Pathways Student Support Services, at (540) 857-7289 or pathways@virginiawestern.edu.
