The Gates-Ferry Distinguished Visiting Lecture at Centenary University recognizes the dedication to the University of Joseph R. Ferry, trustee from 1948 to 1976 and treasurer of the Board of Trustees for 20 years. It was established to set high standards and goals for students and faculty, and to enrich the quality of life on the Centenary campus.

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G. Riley Mills is an Emmy-nominated writer, actor and producer. His film Broke Down Drone (co-written with Chicago-rapper Prince Roc, based on their OffBroadway play) won Best Narrative Short at the Chicago Indie Film Awards and “Best of the Fest” at the Chain Theatre NYC Film Festival...