The Center for Economic and Civic Learning at Ball State invites educators and the Ball State community to its next monthly professional development session, focusing on African American history in Muncie and Indiana.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM (EST)
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Featured Speaker: Dr. Kiesha Warren-Gordon
- Register at the Following Link
Dr. Warren-Gordon will lead an engaging discussion on the struggles, achievements, and contributions of local Black communities, providing historical insights and critical perspectives for educators to bring into their classrooms. With a strong background in critical community engagement and racial justice, she has dedicated her career to ensuring that historical narratives reflect diverse experiences and voices.
A widely recognized scholar and community leader, Dr. Warren-Gordon was awarded the 2023 Gerald Bepko Community Engagement Grant Award from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and was named Ball State’s Community-Engaged Faculty Member of the Year. Her work bridges academia and real-world impact.
This professional development session is part of CREATE’s mission to provide high-quality, meaningful learning opportunities for educators.
For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please register HERE
For questions please contact Dr. David J. Roof at djroof@bsu.edu.
The Civic Renewal through Education for Agency, Tolerance, and Engagement (CREATE) Project is dedicated to enhancing civic education, empowering educators, and fostering democratic engagement in Muncie Community Schools.