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UToledo to host virtual roundtable discussion June 4 about death of George Floyd

The University of Toledo is hosting a campus conversation about the death of George Floyd at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4.

The free, public event titled “Dialogues on Diversity Virtual Townhall” can be accessed on WebEx using the access code 160 282 6992. The meeting password is HSfu4PQF6D3. Join by phone at 415.655.0002.

Participants include:

  • UToledo Police Chief Jeff Newton;
  • Benjamin Davis, UToledo law professor;
  • Dr. Monita Mungo, UToledo assistant professor of sociology;
  • Dr. La Tasha Sullivan, director of the University Counseling Center;
  • Nyah Kidd, president of the Black Student Union;
  • Darren Gordon, former president of the UToledo chapter of the Student National Medical Association;
  • Giselle Zelaya, president of the Latino Student Union;
  • Nick Thompson, president of Student Government;
  • Anjali Phadke, vice president of Student Government; and
  • Asher Sovereign with the Sexuality and Gender Alliance.

“The events of the past week have brought to light the critical role higher education can and must play in facilitating open and honest discussions that empower us as a community and a nation to translate our ideals into actionable change,” Dr. Willie McKether, vice president for diversity and inclusion, said.

The University of Toledo is a community that celebrates and respects people of all backgrounds and experiences. As an institution, we remain committed to building an inclusive environment free of racism, sexism, bigotry and other negative influences.

is UT's Media Relations Specialist. Contact her at 419.530.2077 or christine.billau@utoledo.edu.
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