Ithaca College

As we begin a new semester with new opportunities, many of us are still struggling to fully understand the events of a tumultuous summer. To quote President Shirley M. Collado’s recent statement to the Ithaca College community: “The series of events that unfolded on the University of Virginia campus and in the city of Charlottesville, Virginia have stirred in many of us a mix of shock, grief, anger, and resolve.”  These events have also furthered our need to search for new ways to move forward – collectively.

Please join us for a unique opportunity to engage with two of Ithaca’s public leaders: Dr. Luvelle Brown and Mayor Svante Myrick.  Dr. Brown and Mayor Myrick will share some thoughts and reflections on what happened this summer; what happens in Ithaca; and what we can all make happen moving forward. 

There will be an expectation for audience participation and we hope this event will be, as President Collado indicated, an event “to explore and affirm how we will work together—to learn, lead, support, and make progress on complex issues both in our society and on our campus.”

Tuesday, September 5th

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall

Ithaca College

Panelists: 

Dr. Luvelle Brown has served as the superintendent of the Ithaca City School District since 2011. Dr. Brown was named to the National School Board Associations 20-To-Watch and is currently the 2017 New York State Superintendent of the Year. Beyond Dr. Brown’s accolades as an educational innovator and transformative leadership, Dr. Brown is also a native of Charlottesville, VA. and holds four degrees from University of Virginia. 

Mayor Svante Myrick has served as mayor of Ithaca since 2012, having been elected at the age of 24.  Prior to his historic mayoral election, Mayor Myrick was elected to the Ithaca City Common Council at the age of 20.  Mayor Myrick is a forward-thinking mayor and active in inspiring young thinkers and leaders.  This past spring, Mayor Myrick was named to Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30. 

Moderated by Dr. Sean Eversley Bradwell, Director of Programs and Outreach for Ithaca College. 

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations, please contact Stephanie St. John [sstjohn@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3376]. We respectfully ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.