Join the Ball State community in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Maria Williams-Hawkins, associate professor of telecommunications, during a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, May 31, at First Presbyterian Church in Muncie (1400 W. Riverside Ave.).
Dr. Maria, as she was affectionately known, served Ball State University since 1993 as a dedicated educator, journalist, mentor, and diversity advocate. She taught courses in international media, media criticism, news writing, and photography, and was a guiding force behind initiatives that supported students of color and elevated diverse voices in media.
Service Schedule:
• Omega Omega Service by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. — 10:30 a.m.
• Public Viewing — 11:30 a.m.
• Celebration of Life — 1:00 p.m.
Services are entrusted to Faulkner Mortuary.