Dr. Romeo B. Garrett Week activities planned at Bradley

Peoria, Illinois ... March 21, 2003 ... Bradley University will observe Dr. Romeo B. Garrett Week April 14 through 18 with a variety of events.

The annual Academic Achievement Awards program will be held on Monday, April 14, in Neumiller Lecture Hall at 7 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. awards and leadership awards will be presented.

"Unity Through Diversity" is the theme for the International Festival, which will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, in the Michel Student Center ballroom. Students from various cultures and countries will join with community groups to educate and celebrate cultural differences. The event will feature music, literature, entertainment, food, and arts reflecting traditions from a multitude of cultures. Admission is free for Bradley students and $2 for the public.

Dr. Arwin Smallwood, Director of African-American Studies at Bradley, will present "Reflecting on Dr. Romeo B. Garrett," on Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the Romeo B. Garrett Center.

A fashion show will be held on Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Michel Student Center ballroom.

The observance will conclude with the Apollo Night talent showcase on Friday, April 18, in Dingeldine Music Center at 7 p.m. The program will feature performers from Bradley and the community.

Garrett Week is celebrated annually to honor Dr. Romeo B. Garrett, the first African-American professor at Bradley. He taught at the University for 30 years. For more information, call the Bradley Office of Multicultural Student Services at (309) 677-2646.