Folder 15: Administration: Hugo A. Owens

Old Domion University President James V. Koch, gives a speech during the dedication of the Hugo A. Owens African-American Cultural Center, while Dr. Owens and his wife Helen listen.

Former Old Dominion University Board of Visitors member, Dr. Hugo A. Owens gives a speech at the dedication of the cultural center named after him.

Old Dominion University Board of Visitors member, Dr. Hugo A. Owens gives a speech after being presented a kente cloth from Samuel F. Coppage, president of the Coalition for Black Faculty and Administrators.

Old Dominion University Board of Visitors member, Dr. Hugo A. Owens talks with a university faculty member named Donna (no last name given) during the Black Alumni Reunion.

Old Dominion University Board of Visitors member, Dr. Hugo A. Owens showing an item to President James V. Koch during an university event.

Old Dominion University Board of Visitors member, Dr. Hugo A. Owens with faculty member Ray Degern.

Old Dominion University Board of Visitors member, Dr. Hugo A. Owens is presented a kente cloth from Samuel F. Coppage, president of the Coalition for Black Faculty and Administrators.

The university's Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award was presented to Dr. Hugo A. Owens of Chesapeake, a member of the dental staff of Portsmouth General Hospital. Owens, also a member of the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors, was honored for his dedication in "making a difference in academic excellence and human rights."

Dr. Hugo Owens, makes a speech after receiving the university's eighth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award. The January 16 ceremony in the Health and Physical Education Building also featured performances by Old Dominion's Ebony Impact gospel choir and Frank Ward, Jr., assistant professor of music.

Dr. Hugo Owens, receives the university's eighth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award, from fellow Board of Visitors member Brenda T. Williams. The January 16 ceremony in the Health and Physical Education Building also featured performances by Old Dominion's Ebony Impact gospel choir and Frank Ward, Jr., assistant professor of music.