Inauguration Week of Events
June 16, 2022
President’s Open House Photo Gallery
Presidential Collegiate
Luncheon Photo Gallery & Video
Presidential Collegiate Luncheon Timestamps
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- Crystal McCormick Ware
Chief Diversity Officer
Mistress of Ceremonies - Crystal Wamalwa
Outreach Success Advisor
Performing : “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Click here to reach lyrics - Yvonne Cook
President of the Highmark Foundation
Keynote Speaker - Crystal McCormick Ware
History of the Divine Nine - Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith
Speech - Crystal McCormick Ware
Closing remarks - Crystal Wamalwa
Performing: “A Change Is Gonna Come”
Read the lyrics here
Luncheon Keynote Speakers
Ms. Crystal McCormick Ware
Welcome Remarks for the President's Collegiate Luncheon
Ms. Cystal McCormick Ware was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the Presidential Collegiate Luncheon here at Pittsburgh Technical College. Ms. Ware is also the Chief Diversity Officer, Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Duquesne University as well as a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Ms. Yvonne Cook
Keynote Speaker at the President's Collegiate Luncheon
Yvonne Cook is president of the Highmark Foundation and responsible for management and direction of the Foundation. For more than 30 years, Ms. Cook has volunteered her time and expertise by serving on many boards and committees. Ms. Cook has received numerous awards for service to the community including the leadership award in the area of Business & Industry by the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh. She serves on the Board of Directors of Women for a Healthy Environment.