Join Diversity Leadership Circle for an evening at the historic Madam Walker Legacy Center for Lifting as We Climb.

The evening will include discussion around the importance of Black Philanthropy, United Way’s role in eliminating barriers for those in poverty and a chance to network with schools participating in the Diversity in Leadership MBA program.

The Diversity Leadership Program is the brainchild of Dr. Leon Jackson, Marian University’s executive director of strategic initiatives. Representation from Butler, IUPUI, Notre Dame, Marian and Purdue University will be in attendance.

• Notre Dame - Nick Farmer (Sr. Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment); Maria Stutsman y Marquez (Director of Graduate Recruiting & Admissions)

• IU (PUI) – Dr. Phil Powell (Associate Dean of Academic Programs)

• Butler – Dr. Brandy Mmbaga (Assistant Dean of Community Engagement/Clinical Assistant Professor of Leadership)

• Marian – Dr. Leon Jackson (Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives)

Ethnic minorities and women, with an emphasis on women seeking to re-enter the workforce after two or more years are encouraged to apply.

Read here to learn more about Dr. Jackson and the Diversity in Leadership Program.

Food and light refreshments will be provided. Masks will also be required in accordance with the Madam Walker Legacy Center’s COVID-19 guidelines.

LINK to apply to Diversity in Leadership Program: https://marian.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdA8jZA9Qmccp2m

Tentative Agenda:

1. 5:00-5:45pm - Doors open, Networking begins, and Universities to be at booths

2. 5:45-6:00pm - Madam Walker Legacy Center Tour

3. 6:00-6:45pm - Program

4. 6:45-7:30pm – More Networking

5. 7:30pm – Event Concludes