Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad Educational Symposium and Gallery Tour with the Artist
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. UMUC Inn and Conference Center Ballroom, Adelphi, Maryland
Symposium Agenda
Master of Ceremonies: Eric Key, UMUC Arts Program Director
10 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
11 a.m. Welcome Remarks
Susan C. Aldridge, PhD President University of Maryland University College
Robert E. Steele, PhD Director, The David C. Driskell Center University of Maryland, College Park
11:15 a.m. The Visual Presentation
Moderator: Juanita Boyd Hardy
Barbara Stephanic, PhD Professor of Art History College of Southern Maryland
Cheryl LaRoche, PhD Lecturer Georgetown University
12:30 p.m. Lunch and Keynote Address
John E. Fleming, PhD America I AM-The African American Imprint
2:30 p.m. Myths and Symbolism
Moderator: Anthony M. Cohen
Cassandra Alexander, PhD Associate Professor Norfolk State University
Richard Blackett, PhD Professor of History Vanderbilt University
4:15 p.m. Gallery Walk with the Color in Freedom Artist
Reception to Follow
UMUC Arts Program Gallery, Lower Level
5:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
Susan C. Aldridge, PhD President University of Maryland University College
Robert E. Steele, PhD Director, The David C. Driskell Center University of Maryland, College Park
