Russell Flewellen
Channel: Purdue Engineering
Date: 03/03/2021

"I've been working tirelessly and working with the NSBE4CHANGE committee so that we can push forward change, sustainable change, at Purdue University for other black engineers and black students to come.” ~ Russell Flewellen

This video features Russell Flewellen, a Senior in Construction and Engineering Management, the  Co-Chair of NSBE4CHANGE committee, and most recently on the Steering Committee for the Black Trailblazers in Engineering Workshop https://bit.ly/2021-bte.  The video was recorded for the "We Support Black Engineers" Campaign to listen to and show support for Purdue University's College of Engineering Black students, faculty, staff and alumni.   

More from Russell Flewellen: http://bit.ly/wsbe-flewellen
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As a land grant university, we have a mission to provide educational opportunities to the citizens of Indiana as well as to the nation and the world — opportunities that prepare students to work on a broad spectrum of challenges in diverse teams made up of men and women from different backgrounds, races, perspectives, and life experiences that shape the world-class education that Purdue is known for. Our mission cannot be accomplished without more Black engineers in the College of Engineering. We’re proud of the fact that Purdue is the birthplace of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), but these videos remind us that we still have a long way to go.

The video testimonials here are an opportunity to see the College of Engineering through the eyes of some of our Black students, staff, and faculty.  They challenge us to do better. They reveal personal testimonies that are uncomfortable for some to share, and for others to hear.  Current and prospective members of our College community, particularly Black members, should know that the Purdue Engineering community is listening, hearing, and working diligently to understand and address issues discussed in the videos on this website.

A heartfelt thank you to the College of Engineering students, faculty, staff and alumni who have shared their stories, feelings, and ideas. We have only captured a sampling of the population, but their messages are clear.  We invite you to engage with these stories and join us on the journey to build a more inclusive community, together. 

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