Professor Emeritus Vivian Johnson gives 25th Consecutive Presentation to Fellows
On Monday, November 14th, Professor Emeritus of Education Vivian Johnson presented to the Fellows on “Education and Gender Equity in the U.S.” in what was the 25th consecutive presentation that she has given to Humphrey Fellows at BU. Professor Johnson traced the history of gender issues and achievements in education back to the earliest European settlers in the U.S.—who lived not far from what is now BU’s Charles River Campus, where she was presenting to us.
Professor Johnson wove many several milestones in her own life and career into her remarks, sharing with us private family photos in what turned out to be an intensely personal and illuminating presentation. She also described her most recent book, Beyond the Bake Sale: The Essential Guide to Family/School Partnerships, which has been translated into multiple languages and sold nearly 100,000 copies.
We are grateful for Professor John’s long contribution to the Humphrey Program and look forward to her 26th year with us!