Save the Date
October 22, 2025
The Roy L. Brooks Distinguished Lecture Series was established in response to the social unrest of 2020 and demonstrated by calls from students, alumni, staff and faculty to actively take a stand against anti-Black sentiment. Specifically, the 2020 Black Faculty letter, asked for the establishment of an annual lecture series that would bring an African American scholar to campus. While the establishment of this lecture series is in direct response to that request, it also signals the University's commitment to listen to and improve the experiences of Black Faculty on campus.
The Center for Cultural Development invite the public and all USD administrators, faculty, staff, and students to attend the next event on Wednesday, October 22 from 4pm-7pm at the Manchester Hall Auditorium, Room 103.
About the Award
The award is named after Professor Roy L. Brooks, JD who has been a long standing member of our community, an award-winning and engaging teacher, broadly recognized legal scholar, prolific author of legal books and articles, and a respected and distinguished member of the legal profession and community.