Juneteenth 2022 Educate
Panel Series
Wanlass Performance Hall | 12 – 7 p.m.
A series of panels will held all afternoon, with new discussions every two hours. Topics will range from discussing inherited trauma to student and alumni experiences, and ending with an interfaith panel.
USU Student and Alumni Panel | 12 p.m.
Panelists discuss their experiences at USU as members of the student body and offer insights about the role USU has played in their lives.
Audience members will be invited to ask questions.
Moderator:
Sian Smith | USU Alumni Association - Biography
Panel Members:
USU Student-Athlete and Alumni Panel | 2 p.m.
The Aggies come to discuss their time as USU Student-Athletes, including experiences at USU and their journey through sports.
Audience members will be invited to ask questions.
Moderator:
Cree Taylor | Track and Field - Biography
Panel Members:
- Daphne Jones | Track and Field - Biography
- Ty Couey | Football - Biography
- AJ Boully | Track and Field
- Michael McCullough | Men's Basketball - Biography
- DJ Brookter | Football - Biography
- Diondre Borel | Football - Biography
- London McBride | Football - Biography
- Brittney Chantiel Mackins | Gymnastics - Biography
- Jessica Chatman | Women's Basketball - Biography
Interfaith Panel | 5:30 p.m.
Black faith leaders from across the state of Utah come together to share their stories and offer commentary on ways Christians can be active in the fight against racism.
Audience members will be invited to ask questions.
Moderator:
Dr. Jacqueline Thompson | Assistant Superintendent Davis School District - Biography
Panel Members:
Other Educational Events
Alumni Mixer
Located in the outside courtyard next to the Wanlass Performance Hall | 3 – 5 p.m.
Come mingle with our panelists and USU Alumni at the Alumni Mixer. Enjoy finger foods and amazing conversations with your fellow Aggies right outside the panel presentations.
Utah Black History Museum
Parked outside NEHMA | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Community members can learn more about Black History as it relates to the state of Utah.
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art
Fine Arts Center | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
In collaboration with the USU Library Special Collections, NEHMA will showcase artifacts that will help participants learn more about Juneteenth and Black History.
Silent Auction
Wanlass Performance Hall Foyer | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Bid on items in our silent auction (item list is coming). All proceeds will go towards funding future Juneteenth Event Series and BSU. Winners will be announced at the Juneteenth Community BBQ on June 18.