Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Speaker Series

Each year, the Office sponsors a “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” series where individuals who have distinguished themselves as leaders and visionaries in areas such as politics, the fine arts, business, education, and entertainment are invited to speak on campus and receive recognition for their accomplishments and contributions.

Past ‘Giants” include legendary Civil Rights icon, Oliver Hill Sr. (a member of the legal defense team arguing before the Supreme Court in the landmark case of Brown Vs the Board of Education), the Honorable Henry Marsh (first African American Mayor of Richmond, Virginia and current Virginia Senator), the Honorable Roger Gregory (Federal Appellate Judge appointed by President Bill Clinton), Dr. Maury Depillars (International Visual Artist and Educator) and Daphne Reid (Actress, Producer and Co Founder of Millennium Studio). Students and other members of the University community are invited to submit suggestions for Giant award recipients.