During February, we acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices Black Americans have made throughout our nation’s history. Brenau has evolved throughout our 146-year history, and today a third of our student population identifies as Black.
I credit the courage and resilience of Brenau’s first four Black students – Michelle Gray Haywood, Lois Green Harris, Belinda Harrison Sims, and Natalie Roberts – for paving the way for today’s generation of Black students at Brenau. Haywood, pictured above, was honored with the Golden Trailblazer award following her speech at the annual GOLD Speaker Series last year.
Also, Spring Break is at the end of the month, and students will be out Feb. 24-28. The university will be closed Feb. 27-28 so our employees can enjoy a long weekend.
Our historic campus will not be empty during that week, however. As we do each year, Brenau will welcome hundreds of local students for the annual Career Path Fair. We are thrilled to partner with the Gainesville and Hall County school systems as well as the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce for this event that helps students learn more about local opportunities.
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