MLK President's Reception honors those committed to diversity on campus and beyond

Dr. James Bowman, the 2011 recipient of the alumni Diversity Leadership Award, tells a story to his family and friends at a private lunch held in honor of this year's diversity award winners. From left are Dr. Eric Whitaker, a colleague of Bowman's, Valerie Jarrett, Bowman's daughter, Dr. Bowman, and his wife, Barbara.

President Zimmer presents Lynda Hale with her diversity award, which recognizes her work at the University and in the wider community. She is a volunteer with Dress for Success, the Bronzeville Children's Museum, and After School Matters.

William McDade (right), Deputy Provost for Research and Minority Issues and co-chair of the University's Diversity Leadership Council, congratulates Dr. James Bowman upon the announcement of his diversity award.

After accepting his diversity award, Dr. James Bowman addresses friends, colleagues and family members at the MLK President's Reception.

The recipients, Lynda Hale and James Bowman, pose with President Zimmer.

Lynda Hale (center) celebrates with her partner Merritt Hasbrouck, President of Jackson Park Hospital, and her brothers Layden and Larry, and a family friend.

Lynda Hale (left) met Judith Jamison at the reception. Jamison, a modern dance legend from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, was the University's MLK Commemoration Service keynote speaker.