C.W. Jennings Letter, concerning Black Awareness week, to UCF President Dr. Charles N. Millican
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C.W. Jennings Letter, concerning Black Awareness week, to UCF President Dr. Charles N. Millican
Description
Every year since October 29th, 1969, the Black Student Union has hosted a week in which events were held that displayed African-American Culture, Awareness, and social events.
The following letter was written to President Millican as a request for supporting the event was the Black Student Union was growing at this point. The letter is crucial in understanding relationship between black students and UCF administration.
The following letter was written to President Millican as a request for supporting the event was the Black Student Union was growing at this point. The letter is crucial in understanding relationship between black students and UCF administration.
Creator
C.W. Jennings
Source
Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
Date Created
1975-04-03
Spatial Coverage
4000 Central Blvd.
Rights Holder
University of Central Florida
Source Repository
University of Central Florida
Transcript
CENTER FOR TOTAL EDUCATION
Admin. Bldg., Suite 118
April 3, 1975
Dr. Charles N. Millican, President
FLORIDA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
P.O Box # 2500
Orlando, Florida 32816
Dear Dr. Millican
With all of the special consideration that was give the Black Student Union in planning the upcoming BLACK AWARENESS WEEK, one thing is prevalent: Florida technological University can function effectively as a community—minded institution—in all areas, including academic and civic.
The cooperative spirit demonstrated by all levels of operation at the University and in the community, certainly, demonstrates the theme for that week, “Awareness and Understanding Through appreciation”.
We feel that, with your support and the assistance of administrators and Student Government, the BLACK AWARENESS WEEK will fulfill an educational and a civic need.
Thank you again for your incomparable support!
Sincerely
C.W. Jennings
Faculty Advisor
Black Student Union
CWJ/jmb
Cc: Dr. C.B. Gambrell, Vice President For Academic Affairs
Mr. J.P Goree, Vice President For Business Affairs
Dr. W.K. Grasty, Vice President for Community Relations
Dr. W.R Brown, Vice President for Student Affairs
Mr, R.H. Potts, Student Body President
Admin. Bldg., Suite 118
April 3, 1975
Dr. Charles N. Millican, President
FLORIDA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
P.O Box # 2500
Orlando, Florida 32816
Dear Dr. Millican
With all of the special consideration that was give the Black Student Union in planning the upcoming BLACK AWARENESS WEEK, one thing is prevalent: Florida technological University can function effectively as a community—minded institution—in all areas, including academic and civic.
The cooperative spirit demonstrated by all levels of operation at the University and in the community, certainly, demonstrates the theme for that week, “Awareness and Understanding Through appreciation”.
We feel that, with your support and the assistance of administrators and Student Government, the BLACK AWARENESS WEEK will fulfill an educational and a civic need.
Thank you again for your incomparable support!
Sincerely
C.W. Jennings
Faculty Advisor
Black Student Union
CWJ/jmb
Cc: Dr. C.B. Gambrell, Vice President For Academic Affairs
Mr. J.P Goree, Vice President For Business Affairs
Dr. W.K. Grasty, Vice President for Community Relations
Dr. W.R Brown, Vice President for Student Affairs
Mr, R.H. Potts, Student Body President
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Letter
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8.5 x 11
Citation
Mueez Amoo, “C.W. Jennings Letter, concerning Black Awareness week, to UCF President Dr. Charles N. Millican,” RICHES, accessed June 22, 2026, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/9209.