What's in a Name? Renaming of Myles Standish Hall

In this program, panelists Kimberly Howard (Wheelock College of Education & Human Development), Anna Ward (Wheelock College), Thomas Green (Tribal Council Member of Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag & Chair of Historical Preservation Committee), Jacob Leal (School of Theology), and Travis Franks (Utah State University) will reflect on the challenges and advocacy of removing the Myles Standish name from a BU residence hall. Moderator Laura Jimenez (Wheelock College) will engage the audience in a conversation on the next steps in their advocacy and what attendees can do to support efforts to make BU a more inclusive University for Native American and Indigenous community members. Dinner and CART Captioning will be provided.

When 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on 4 December 2024
Building 610 Beacon Street, Multipurpose Room