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On Tuesday, a smaller group of scholars toured the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Here, they are greeted by Margarita Dubocovich, SUNY Distinguished Professor and senior associate dean for diversity and inclusion. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
The smaller group that toured the Jacobs School: (from left) Abiodun Adefola Adeosun, Veronika Espinoza, Minerva Rodriguez, Anapaula Themann, Israel Garcia-Carachure and Daniel Chavarria. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
The scholars take in the grand view of downtown Buffalo as seen from the Jacobs School. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
As they move through the tour, the scholars learn about the scope and depth of the Jacobs School. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
A visit to the Jacobs School would not be complete without a stop at the brain museum. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
On Wednesday, scholars met with faculty in Park Hall to share their research. Here, Daniel Morales-Armstrong shares his research focused on emancipation and memory in 19th-century Puerto Rico. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Following his presentation, Morales-Armstrong fields questions from faculty. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Elizabeth Barahona presents her research focused on chronicling how Black and Latinx communities created grassroots organizations and coalitions to fight white supremacy in the Deep South. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
On Thursday, the scholars gathered in the Greatbatch Pavilion before touring the Darwin Martin House. Photo: Douglas Levere
An architectural and historic gem, the scholars got to experience just one of the many spots that make Buffalo a special place. Photo: Douglas Levere
A docent explains an aspect of the exterior of the Martin House. Photo: Douglas Levere
Inside, the scholars learn about the unique architectural features of the house. Photo: Douglas Levere
Clifton E. Sorrell III and other scholars discover some of the special details of the house. Photo: Douglas Levere
The tour continues through the dining area. Photo: Douglas Levere
Akil Fletcher poses for a photo in front of the figure of the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Photo: Douglas Levere
After the tour, the scholars enjoy dinner and conversation with President Satish K. Tripathi and Provost A. Scott Weber. Photo: Douglas Levere
University Communications photographers Meredith Forrest Kulwicki and Douglas Levere followed the VITAL Scholars during their visit last week to UB and sites around Buffalo.
Published October 26, 2022