University of Florida
: Unveiling of Florida Integration Pioneers Historical Marker honoring the first African-American students to apply for admission to and attend UF
WHO: UF President Kent Fuchs; family members of the integration pioneers: Virgil Hawkins, W. George Allen, George Starke and Stephan Mickle; Harley Herman, attorney and President of the Virgil Hawkins Historical Society; David Canton, director of UF's African American Studies Program.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 15. Event begins at 9 a.m.; media should plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. to allow time for set-up.
WHERE: Emerson Courtyard next to Bryan Hall, 1384 Union Road, Gainesville, Florida 32611
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