Dr. Howard G. Adams, a highly sought after motivational speaker, consultant and author, will serve as the keynote speaker for Marshall University’s annual Diversity Breakfast Friday, Feb. 19. The event will take place at 7:30 a.m. in the Memorial Student Center on the university’s Huntington campus.

“This annual affair, spearheaded in concert with the Black United Students organization; International Programs; the Multicultural, Student and Academic Affairs departments and Student Government Association, is among a range of experiences and programs within the university that promotes the spirit of inclusiveness and advantages associated with living in harmony together,” said Maurice Cooley, Director of Marshall’s Center for African American Students’ Programs.

Well known for his work on mentoring, Adams served on the U.S. Congressional Task Force on Women, Minorities and the Handicapped in Science & Technology, and, in 1996, was named one of the first recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Mentoring. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Norfolk State University, a master’s degree in biology from Virginia State University and a Ph.D.in higher education from Syracuse University.

For information on remaining tables available, persons may contact Cooley at 304-696-5430