The Daily Bulletin

H. Richard Milner IV, Helen Faison Chair of Urban Education at the University of Pittsburgh, will visit Buffalo State on Thursday, February 11, for two events that will address issues of urban education, culturally responsive teaching, and the impacts that racism and poverty have on pre-K–20 students’ opportunities to learn. Both events are free and open to the public.

Milner will present "Rac(e)ing to Higher Education: Lingering Issues, Possible Solutions to Inequity" from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center South. This campus keynote will highlight the prevalence and pervasiveness of racism and discrimination on college and university campuses. What do some students of color experience on university campuses, and what impact do those experiences have on their subsequent performance? How do we confront and disrupt racist attitudes, beliefs, and practices and better support all students on campus?

Part of the Woods-Beals Endowment in Urban Education Speaker Series, this event will be streamed live and can be followed on Twitter at #BSCUrbanEdTalk.

Milner will also host a community discussion titled "Understanding Race and Poverty in Schools" from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center South. This forum will frame issues of race and poverty to help educators and community members understand pre-K–12 students’ experiences and educators’ mindsets and practices that prevent and support students’ opportunities to learn. What assets do students bring with them into the classroom? How can teacher and community practices support student academic and social success?

This event can be followed on Twitter at #BSCUrbanEdTalk.