NSU Press Release

NSU Rector to Receive Humanitarian Award

Norfolk, Va.—Jack L. Ezzell, Jr., rector of the NSU Board of Visitors, will receive a humanitarian award from the Virginia Region-Peninsula Chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice. The 37th Annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at the Holiday Inn Hampton Hotel and Conference Center.

A member of the NSU BOV since 2001 Ezzell, who is one of five of the 2005 recipients, will receive the award for his dedication and personal commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Founded in 1927, the NCCJ is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in America. NCCJ provides advocacy, conflict resolution, and educational programs in its quest to promote understanding and respect amongst all people.