Dr. Scott Ridley, Dean of the TTU College of Education and Dr. Judi Henry of TTU Athletics will be honored as the recipients of the Inclusive Excellence Award, while former Lubbock Councilman, TJ Patterson will receive the Senator Robert L. Duncan Community Champion Award during the 8th annual Celebrate Diversity Awards Banquet. The event, which is hosted by The Texas Tech Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, will be held on Monday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center.
Well-known Republican strategist and a political analyst for CNN and CNN en Español and political commentator for ABC News, Ana Navarro, will serve as the keynote speaker for event. Navarro is heralded as being in touch with the current political climate and able to discuss the latest hot-button issues, giving audiences an insider’s view of upcoming elections and a roadmap for where the country is headed. Respected on both sides of the aisle for her straight shooting and candor, Navarro frequently sought out by the media, appearing on shows like Meet the Press, Bill Maher’s Real Time, Anderson Cooper 360 and The View.
Tables and sponsorships for the event remain available. Individual tickets for the event are $100 (VIP), $75. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Please call 806-742-8681 to purchase ticket(s), table purchases, or for sponsorship information.
