Dr. George Henderson and a Legacy of Positive Change
Description
President Joe Harroz is joined by Dr. George Henderson to discuss his place within the University of Oklahoma’s history. Dr. Henderson came to OU in 1967 and broke new ground in both the OU community and the city of Norman. Through his own life experiences prior to coming to OU, and his teaching history and interactions with students on campus, Dr. Henderson has created a legacy for positive change and inclusion for all.
(0:00 – 3:24 ) Introduction and background of Dr. George Henderson
(7:44 ) Dr. Henderson’s moment of realization during his younger days
(10:03 ) Coming to Norman for the first time in 1967
(13:10 ) Dr. Henderson first impressions of Norman and OU
(20:39 ) Lessons from the Civil Rights movement
(23:04 ) Harroz’s son’s story of meeting Dr. Henderson
(27:20 ) Dr. Henderson recalls a story when his students influenced him to stay at OU
(31:00 ) OU as a place of belonging
(33:50 ) Harroz thanks Dr. Henderson for joining.
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