The petitions and movement to remove McMicken name from the building are moving forward. I cannot defend any reasoning to keep the McMicken name; however, I believe there are several well deserved alumni from which to name the McMicken Hall. The proposed new name is simply Arts and Sciences Hall. There are many distinguished African American men or women or other alumni to learn the history of that person and inspire students. UC has a rich and diverse history well beyond someone from 1819 and not putting a name on this building is a missed opportunity to further share and spread our rich and diverse alumni base. I really hope the bland name doesn't pass and they select someone like Dr. Lucy Oxley, Jennie Davis Porter Ph D, or Henry Malachi Griffin.
