The University of Calgary Faculty of Art’s Black Excellence Panel will uncover the achievements, legacies, and unique journeys of four incredible Black Albertans. Come and hear the stories behind these inspiring trailblazers from across the corporate, non-profit, and healthcare sectors. This unique event will also be held in collaboration with a variety of student clubs here on campus.

Featured Panelists Include:

Maryam Tsegaye: The Winner of the 2020 Breakthrough Junior Challenge, valued at $400,000, who is currently a high school student in Fort McMurray.

Wunmi Idowu: Founder and Director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Inc., a performing arts organization founded in 2006.

Oyinola Shyllon: Corporate Economist, City of Calgary, currently acting as the Strategic Advisor to the City’s CFO.

Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu: Practitioner of acute in-patient medicine and medical aesthetics with a focus on facial contour and rejuvenation. He is also the Alberta Chapter President of the Black Physicians of Canada.

Contact

Ginger Rodgers
Faculty Experience Coordinator
grodgers@ucalgary.ca
403-614-3015