Congratulations!
We salute your achievement and invite you to participate in
the 153rd commencement ceremonies for
the graduates of LeMoyne-Owen College.
Commencement
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | TIME: 10:00am
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church-Westwood
Address: 620 Parkrose Rd. Memphis, TN 38109
This year will also honor the anniversaries of the following classes:
Diamond Anniversary Class of 1963
Gold Anniversary Class of 1973
Silver Anniversary Class of 1998
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | TIME: 10:00am
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church-Westwood
Address: 620 Parkrose Rd. Memphis, TN 38109
Friday, May 12, 2023 | Time: 7:00
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Address: 767 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. – “The Recording Academy|GRAMMYS”
Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA
Nzinga “Zing” Shaw joined The Recording Academy|GRAMMYS in 2023, serving as a member of the executive leadership team in the capacity of Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Officer. She leads the company’s DEI Center of Excellence which is focused to enable a more engaged global workforce, creating enhanced platforms to recognize the diverse array of musicians, songwriters, producers, recording engineers, and supports a more inclusive culture to best position the Academy to drive financial growth in underserved markets.
Prior to joining the Recording Academy|GRAMMYS, Shaw has been at the forefront of leading organizational change through diversity. She served as the first Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at Starbucks, the world’s largest coffeehouse chain, the first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer in the National Basketball Association representing the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena franchise, and she served as senior vice president of diversity & inclusion at Edelman, the world’s largest and most profitable public relations/integrated marketing agency. For the past 20 years, Shaw worked in a myriad of industries including publishing, sports entertainment, retail, and communications. She was a human resources practitioner at ESSENCE Magazine, the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network, and the National Football League.
Shaw received her Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her Bachelor’s degree from Spelman College. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Fisk University and teaches in the Honors Program in the John R. Lewis Social Justice Institute. In her free time, Shaw enjoys interior design, international travel, cooking and spending time with her husband Keith and three children, Lacy, Hudson and Trey.
Dear Class of 2023,
It is my honor to congratulate our degree candidates for LeMoyne-Owen College’s upcoming commencement ceremonies. We are honored to celebrate this moment with your family and friends as you join us in celebrating the fruits of your perseverance and hard work during your collegiate journey. The entire LOC family is proud of your accomplishments and are so excited for the futures you have in front of you. The LOC legacy continues as you now take the lead and go into the world to make a difference. Remember, no matter where life takes you, the LOC magic you possess will never stop.
We look forward to seeing you and yours for the spring commencement ceremonies.
Congratulations and Go Magicians!
Dr. Vernell Bennett-Fairs
13th President, LeMoyne-Owen College
Dear LeMoyne-Owen College Graduates,
Congratulations on achieving this important milestone on your journey in life! Your commencement is a celebration of new beginnings, and a reminder to you that the time, commitment, and diligence devoted to your studies was worth the investment. Over the next few weeks, you will share many moments of joy and excitement, but I ask that you take a moment to thank the ones who supported you along the way. Our village keeps us moving forward. Milestone moments such as commencement renew their strength to see you through this next chapter in your life.
The Division of Student Affairs continues to support you as you venture on this next journey. As you move on to greater heights, we encourage you to stay connected to 807 Walker Avenue. Keep us abreast of your accomplishments beyond graduation; those accomplishments will serve as inspiration to your fellow Magicians that are traveling the same road as you. We encourage you to share your testimonies, network within the Alumni family, and as always tell future Magicians of the greatness happening at LeMoyne-Owen College!
We hope your commencement celebration is all that you hope it to be and more. We look forward to seeing you on May 13th!
All the best,
Tara Dunn Ross, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Affairs
LeMoyne-Owen College
Tara Dunn-Ross, Ph.D. – Chair
Phillip Dotson, M.F.A.- Chief Marshal
Tabatha Barlow – Student Government Association
Shalunda Askew-Elliott, M.S.
Brene` Moore, M.S.
Carolyn B. Bishop, M.A., M.B.A.
Jennifer Moore, B.A.
Jesse Chatman, `71 B.A.
Jean B. Saulsberry, M.B.A.
June Chinn-Jointer, `79 Ph.D.
Stacey J. Smith, `85 M.A., M.L.S.
Charles G. Elliott, M.B.A.
Mona Washington, `13 B.B.A.
Errick Gatewood, `2007 M.Ed.
Jessica Richard, B. A.
Gavin Wiggingson, M.M.
Angela Wooten, M. S.
Robert Williams, Ed.D
Derek Henson, Ph.D.
Earnestine Gilson, A. A.
Barbara Conard, M.B.A.
Vida Mays, Ph.D.
Sheneka Balogun, Ed.D.
Lisa Lang, Ph.D.
Gavin Turner, B. A.
Dr. Lisa Lang, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Sheneka Balogun, Chief of Administration
Dr. Lynda Batiste, Chief Finance Officer
Charles Elliott, Chief Information Technology Officer
Dr. Tara Dunn Ross, VIce President of Student Affairs
OFFICERS
Ms. Patricia Covington, Chair
Mr. Donald W. Comer, First Vice Chair
Mr. Jason H. Bergner Second Vice Chair
Mrs. Sharon Devine Harris, Secretary
MEMBERS
Dr. Lilia A. Abron
Mr. Jason H. Berger
Mr. Byron Cole
Dr. Christopher Davis
Mrs. Vanecia Kimbrow
Mr. Mickell Lowery
Representative Larry J. Miller
Mr. Michael Scarbrough
Dr. Claudette Shephard
Dr. Haywood Strickland
Mr. Victor Walker
Mrs. Katherine “KC” Warren
Mr. Paul Young
EMERITI
Dr. James J. Bishop
Dr. Thomas E. Dipko
Mr. Jed Dreifus
Dr. Thomas Leonard Gibson
Mr. Herman A. Gilliam
Dr. W. W. Herenton
Mr. Milton D. Hill
Mrs. Fredricka Allen Hodges
Mr. Robert L. Johnson
Ms. Velma Lois Jones
Mr. Robert Lipscomb
Dr. Bennie P. Reams
Mr. Ronald A. Walter
FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES
Dr. Delphia Harris
Dr. Zina Parker
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Ms. Tabatha Barlow