Actions

Renaming the PhD thesis award - in honor to Erasmus Feltus was the first African American math Ph.D. From Tulane.

Decolonizing the syllabus and including section on equity and inclusivity.

Working with the department and admin to request diversity trainings for hiring committee members

Request an accountability workshop

Suggest colloquium speakers to increase the diversity of the invitees

Discussing ways to support incoming graduate students

Send a request to Tulane's administration asking for the renaming of Gibson Hall

Rename the graduate student offices to celebrate African-American mathematicians

• • 305 - Euphemia L. Haynes

  • 309- Elbert F. Cox

  • 313- Melba R. Mouton

  • 401B- Katherine Johnson

  • 415- Floyd Williams

  • 416- William S. Claytor

  • 400A - David Blackwell

  • 400D - Evelyn B. Granville

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by putting up Lathisms.org posters on the bulletin boards.

Work with the department to remove the GRE requirements for the PhD program.

Sessions/discussions on Decolonizing the syllabus and racial and social justice topics