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Lincoln University, Pa. – Lincoln University faculty and staff share their recent accomplishments.
Stephens Represents Lincoln at US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce Event
Seitu Stephens, an adjunct political science professor at Lincoln, recently attended a US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce event at the Imhotep Institute Charter High School in Philadelphia.
The US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce is an organization that facilitates the promotion of trade investment, economic growth, and business opportunities on behalf of its members.
Stephens, an Imhotep board member and US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce member; represented Lincoln University at the event where Councilwoman Jannie I. Blackwell gave remarks which included a mention of Ghana’s first president and Lincoln University graduate, Kwame Nkrumah ‘39.
Wadley Finishes Documentary
James C. Wadley, chair of counseling and human services at Lincoln University, recently completed his documentary “Drugs, Race, and Sex in Trenton, NJ.”
“Considering the opioid crisis occurring in the United States, I felt the need to try and capture the stories of those who are trying to overcome their addiction through therapy,” said Wadley.
With a faculty development grant Wadley received from the University, Wadley’s film also explores the struggles of African American families that suffer from chemical dependency and “opens up a sensitive conversation about its intersection with race and sexuality,” said Wadley.
Since the release of his documentary, Wadley has held screenings at drug and alcohol centers throughout Philadelphia including the Northeast Treatment Center.
Wadley is the editor in chief of the Journal of Black Sexuality and Relationships and principal of the Association of Black Sexologist and Clinicians. His documentary can be found online for purchase.
Beckford Speaks at 2018 HBCU Summit
Dillon C. Beckford, the director of housing, residence life, and program development at Lincoln University recently participated in a panel discussion at the 21st Regional HBCU Summit in Ocean City, Maryland. Beckford joined other HBCU student affairs leaders to discuss social change and evolving demographics at Historically Black Institutions.
Each member of the panel discussed ideas on how HBI’s can facilitate the changing landscape of higher education and some of the challenges that impact student affairs.
“It was a pleasure exchanging ideas on how to tackle some of the major issues of student affairs offices at HBCUs,” said Beckford.
Melrath Authors Second Book
Bernadette Melrath, a program assistant in Lincoln University registrar’s office, recently published her second book “Hold My Hand Through It All.” When describing her work, Melrath writes that her book “consists of the many different feelings that I felt with the passing of my husband. I thought that my life was over. He left me to fend for myself, and at one point I hated him for that. I felt lost, alone, and confused.”
Melrath said her book was written to let people know that they are not alone when they mourn the loss of a loved one.
Her book is available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other bookstores.
For the Record is an ongoing series dedicated to acknowledging and informing the Lincoln University community about the accomplishments of its talented faculty and staff. If you have an accomplishment that you would like to share contact us at lucomm@lincoln.edu.
Compiled by Devin Bonner, Office of Communications and Public Relations