Centenary University Dedicates Mural Celebrating Diversity

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December 18, 2023

Empowering Our Campus

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, December 18, 2023 — Centenary University formally dedicated its new mural, “Empowering Our People,” during a ceremony on the quad in the center of campus. The mural embraces the beauty of the University’s diverse student population. It has been carefully designed to help make the campus a welcoming and safe place for Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students. EOP has been an integral part of Centenary University for four decades. The mural is fully supported by Centenary University President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., and the University’s senior leadership team, and is widely appreciated by EOP students, staff, and faculty.

The mural was funded by a special grant from the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund Program through the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Its name is an inclusive extension of the program’s name and mission. Dr. Hasani Carter, executive director of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund, attended the dedication. 
Devon Vialva, assistant dean of diversity and inclusion and EOP director, said “The Empower Our People mural is a visual representation of the program’s impact on campus and a testament to the contributions EOP students make—both on campus and after graduation. The hands around the world reflect the different cultures that make Centenary unique and how we all play a part in helping to support change in our communities and the world. For over 150 years Centenary has changed lives and our EOP students are prime examples of how a welcoming and supportive environment can encourage growth, drive success, and foster a sense of responsibility for the world around us.” 

From left, Eunice Boyd, EOP assistant director; Centenary University President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D.; Dr. Hasani Carter, executive director of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund; Kerry Mullins, vice president for student life and dean of students; Kathy Greco, director of community engagement; and Devon Vialva, assistant dean of diversity and inclusion and EOP director.

 

ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY

Centenary University offers extraordinary learning opportunities that empower students to develop intellectually, emotionally, and interculturally—keys to career and personal success. Under the leadership of President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., the University aspires to advance its reputation as a world class institution offering innovative programs, including the world’s first Master of Arts in Happiness Studies, to lift the future for our students and local communities.

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