Date: Friday, March 4, 2016
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Campus: Dayton
Location: Building 2, Blair Hall

Meet and Greet reception at 5:30 p.m.

Award Ceremony and 6th Annual Gospel Fest at 6:30 p.m. 

NIA is a Swahili word, which means "purpose."   Awards will be presented in five distinct categories:  student, faculty, staff, community member, and Diversity Champion who demonstrate leadership and good deeds with the "purpose" of uplifting African-American students on campus or citizens throughout the Miami Valley.

The evening will also serve as a celebration of Gospel Music and its rich heritage in the African-American community and the greater community at large.   Featuring the Sinclair Contemporary Gopsel Ensemble, there will be song selections and African drumming as part of the ceremony.

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Ronald Todd, II, CEO of SEEP, LLC

Honorees:

Sinclair Student:  Kamal Poole

Sinclair Staff:  Michael Carter

Sinclair Faculty:  Felicia Monroe

Community Member:  Frankye Herald, Mahogany’s Child

Diversity Champion:  Dr. Jennifer King-Cooper