2023 Conference Schedule
The 2023 Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Conference will be held Thursday, February 16 through Friday, February 17, 2023 in Minnesota State University, Mankato's Centennial Student Union.
Pre-Conference Reception and Gallery Opening
Thursday, February 16, 2023, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Time |
Activity |
Venue |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. |
Participants Check-In and Mingle |
Hearth Lounge |
| 5:20 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. |
Emceeing by African American AffairsAmbassadors |
|
| 5:25 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. |
Welcome by Dr. Henry Morris, VP of Diversity,Equity & Inclusion |
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| 5:40 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. |
Conference Theme Elucidation by BalenciaSariahCrosby, Interim Director of African American Affairs |
|
| 5:50 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. |
Introduction of Conference-featured StudentArtists byDr. Gina Wenger, Chair, Department of Art& DesignStudent Artists: Joy Teah & Love Quetee |
|
| 6:20 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. |
Entertainment by Ashley DuBose & Band |
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| 7:20 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Closing and Acknowledgements: BalenciaSariah Crosby |
Conference Sessions and Keynote Address
Friday, February 17, 2023, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
|
Time |
Activity | Venue |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Early Riser Check-In |
Outside CSU Ballroom |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
Conference Check-In and Continental Breakfast |
CSU Ballroom |
| 8:20 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. |
Words of Welcome by Dr. Henry Morris, VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
CSU Ballroom |
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. |
Morning Charge: Gabrielle Grier |
CSU Ballroom |
| 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions I |
Various rooms |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions II |
Various rooms |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
CSU Mav Ave, U-Square |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. |
Conference Raffle and Light Refreshments |
Ostrander Auditorium |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Midday Charge and Keynote Address:Tracey Michae’l Giggets-Lewis (virtual) |
Ostrander Auditorium |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions III |
Various rooms |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. |
Afternoon Charge |
Ostrander Auditorium |
| 4:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Acknowledgements: BalenciaSariah Crosby, Interim Director of African American Affairs |
Ostrander Auditorium |
