Andrew Harris Legacy Reception

Named after the first African American graduate of UVM, this annual event honors the legacy and work of UVM community members who have inspired and strengthened inclusive excellence on our campus.

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2024 Reception Honoring Dr. Angela E. Batista

The 2024 Andrew Harris Legacy Reception will honor Dr. Angela E. Batista. Holding multiple intersecting identities as a Caribbean immigrant, first-generation college student, and queer woman of color, Dr. Batista is an agent of change who made lasting impacts through her activism and work. 

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Join us for brunch during UVM Weekend for a morning of food, music, and connection as we honor Dr. Batista and announce the recipient of this year’s Dr. H. Lawrence McCrorey Award for Inclusive Excellence.

Man looking at a print of a sketch done by Jamieson A person taking a picture of a poster that's titled "Who is Andrew Harris?" A timeline can be seen along with photos on the poster. Self portrait at the University of Vermont, a multimedia piece by David Jamieson.

2023 Reception - Honoring the legacy of David B. Jamieson

David Betheul Jamieson attended UVM in the 1980s and 90s. Jamieson was an activist and artist, President of the Black Student Union, and is known for his artwork capturing student activism and the experience in Vermont. He died of AIDS-related illness in 1992.

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  • 2023 Reception: Honoring Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, Miller Celestin
  • 2022 Reception: Reflecting on the legacy of H. Lawrence (Larry) McCrorey, former UVM Professor and Dean