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ChessFest Day 2 : Chess Educator of the Year Banquet
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 6:15pm to 8pm
McDermott Suite (MC 4.404), MC4.4
Free Event
Event Details
ChessFest welcomes all casual and avid chess players and ethusiasts! Numerous activities, talks, chess tables and plus Grandmaster challenges make up this fun annual event.
Dr. Daaim Shabazz, founder of The Chess Drum and Associate Professor of Global Business and Marketing at Florida A&M University, is the 2025 University of Texas at Dallas Chess Educator of the Year. He will be recognized at an award ceremony during the Chess Educator Banquet on February 25 at the McDermott Suite of the McDermott Library.
Shabazz will discuss “Chess Education Through a Digital Lens” as education of the chess public is increasingly conducted through online platforms.
Shabazz holds a bachelor’s in computer science from Chicago State University, an MBA and a PhD in International Affairs & Development, both from Clark Atlanta.
A reception with refreshments opens the event at 6:15 p.m. The ceremony and talk with Shabazz will be held from 7-8 p.m. To reserve a spot and obtain a parking permit, please contact the UT Dallas Chess Program at Tim.Steiner@UTDallas.edu or by calling 972-883-2898.
Location
McDermott Suite (MC 4.404), MC4.4
Cost
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FREE
Department
- Chess Program, Hobson Wildenthal Honors College
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Contact Information
- Tim Steiner
- 972-883-2898
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Campus & Community, Lectures & Workshops, Sports & Recreation, Ceremonies, Honors & Awards
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Undergraduate Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, General Public, Graduate Students, International Students
Topic
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Career and Professional Development, Welcoming & Belonging, Campus Life
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Accessibility
UTD strives to create inclusive and accessible events in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact the event coordinator (listed above) at least 10 business days prior to the event. If you have any additional questions, please email ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu and the AccessAbility Resource Center at accessability@utdallas.edu.