OXFORD, Miss. — Former Gov. William Winter is the keynote speaker for the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation’s anniversary banquet Monday (March 31) at the University of Mississippi.
The event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Paul B. Johnson Commons Ballroom, is free and open to the public; however, reservations are required by noon Friday (March 28) by calling the institute at 662-915-6734.
“We are excited to welcome friends and supporters of the institute,” said Susan Glisson, executive director. “The work of the institute is accomplished primarily through their unwavering assistance.”
Before the dinner, a panel of past and current interns of the institute will discuss its achievements and future goals, Glisson said. The discussion, which is also open to the public, begins at 2 p.m. in the ballroom, followed by a reception. An advisory board meeting is scheduled Tuesday (April 1) at 9 a.m. in the Lyceum, room 200.
Chancellor Robert Khayat created the institute in 1999 as a result of suggestions from Winter and others after UM hosted a public forum for President Clinton’s “One America: The President’s Initiative on Race.” It was renamed in 2003 to honor Winter.
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