MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Nasser Paydar will host his first “Unity in the Community” radio broadcast as IUPUI chancellor. The program is the first in a series of hourlong broadcasts on the WTLC-AM radio talk show during 2016 that will focus on IUPUI faculty, staff, students, alumni, community partners, schools, programs and activities.
The remaining 2016 dates for the IUPUI-based installments will be announced in February. Paydar previously co-hosted a “Unity in the Community” show in August with then-IUPUI Chancellor Charles R. Bantz.
WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16
WHERE: WTLC studio, 21 E. St. Joseph St., Indianapolis
AIRING: Live on 1310 WTLC-AM and www.praiseindy.com
CALL-IN: 317-239-1310
GUESTS (in order of appearance):
- Kathy E. Johnson, interim executive vice chancellor, chief academic officer, IUPUI
- Karen Dace, vice chancellor, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, IUPUI
- Richard Bray, director of faith-based partnerships and economic development, Family, School, and Neighborhood Engagement, IUPUI
- Matthew Steward, founder and CEO, IUPUI Steward Speakers Series
- RaeVen Ridgell, president of IUPUI Black Student Union, majoring in political science
- Herbert Mutumba, vice president of IUPUI Black Student Union, majoring in community health
TOPICS: The following topic segments will be featured:
- IUPUI recruitment and retention of African-American students
- Climate of inclusion, diversity and community outreach
- IUPUI title sponsorship of the 2016 Steward Speakers Series
- The 47th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner featuring Angela Davis
NOTE: The public is invited to call in with questions or remarks on any of the topics discussed during the broadcast. The call-in number is 317-239-1310.