Elms College to host annual Black Experience Summit Updated Jan 26, 2021; Posted Jan 26, 2021 Gretchen Givins Generett, interim dean and professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa., will give the keynote speech at the 4th annual Elms College Black Education Summit. Facebook Share CHICOPEE — Elms College will hold its fourth annual Black Experience Summit in celebration of Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 26. The event, which runs from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., is hosted by the Elms College President’s Office and the Office of Diversity and Engagement. Due to COVID-19 protocols, this event will be held virtually via Zoom. The free event, sponsored by the college in Chicopee, is open to the public. Online priority registration will continue through February 19.