Experincing Diversity at Ohio University

The Urban Scholars video introduces you to four Urban Scholars who share the benefits of the program and how they intend to share what they are learning with their communities.

President McDavis provides an overview of the scholarship program and its purpose.

Charles Fox discusses the creation of Discovery Club as an early outreach vehicle for introducing middle school students to Ohio University as a bridge to tomorrow and their future goals.

Charles Fox interviews Dr. Harold "Clay" Thompson, director of multicultural affairs at the OU College of Osteopathic Medicine, and second-year medical student Charles Brown.

The discussion explores applications of integrated learning in multicultural medicine and how Charles Brown uses hip-hop music elements as a mnemonic.

Charles Fox interviews Dr. Richard Greenlee, associate provost for Appalachian Access and Enrichment.

Dr. Greenlee highlights his personal journey from the hills of Appalachia to the halls of academe and his role as a "bridge" for future Appalachian scholars.

Charles Fox interviews David Garcia, Director of Admissions at Ohio University. Garcia, the son of Mexican migrant workers and the first in his family to attend college, shares his story about making the transition from working on a factory assembly line to college administration.

Charles Fox interviews actress, playwright and stage director Patricia Thomas. An alumnus of Ohio University, Ms. Thomas shares her experience working in Hollywood with the film star, the late Betty Davis. Thomas also introduces us to Miss Jane, the character she portrays in the one-woman play "The Escape of Miss Jane" that is based on a true story about the underground railroad.

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