Tuskegee University
“Bo” did hard work for everybody and emphasized ethics, excellence and exemplary professionalism. He was always committed to ensuring the best talent was prepared for entry into the workforce while seeking to capture expe- rience skills from others throughout the Nation. While “Bo” was the Boeing Small Business and Supplier Diversity Program Manager he served as key executive to many of Tuskegee University’s projects for hiring of the best talent, funding research projects and securing opportunities that are continually ongoing. He was the key to our success for academic units, but most importantly for the impact he has within the College of Engineering.
He leverages Boeing’s support for our faculty de-
velopment: Tuskegee has secured three Boeing Welliver Fellows. He brought support applications to laboratories, classrooms and facilities, and directly supports students with projects, internships and cooperative opportunities, and scholarships.
Because of Bo Leslie, we have some 20 Boeing Scholars in our pipeline initiative, which supports stu- dents in engineering, computer science and mathematics, and he has led to the hiring of dozens of students includ- ing interns, entry-level positions and graduate students
with masters and doctorate degrees. Additionally, Bo has served on our Industry Advisory Council that advises the dean on curriculum, facilities, and areas to improve the quality issues for the programs in the various departments. Indeed, he broadens efforts to the other institutions through leveraging contracts and grants, linking collabor- ative efforts and supporting broad initiatives that include other majority institutions. For example, recently, the American Society of Engi- neering Education (ASEE), the professional organization for developing engineering talent throughout the country, sponsored the Engineering Deans’ Institute on Diversity in Engineering, and Bo has supported Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), HBCUs and Tier I institutions through- out the Nation.
It is my pleasure to honor Oliver S. “Bo” Leslie as he closes a chapter that continues at Tuskegee, and takes the mantle of leadership for himself. His continual sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Thanks Bo for your leadership
Legand L. Burge, Jr., Dean of the College of Engineering, Tuskegee University
Howard University’s College of Engineering,
Architecture and Computer Sciences From the wisdom of the ancients, we have learned that the vision and dedication of one individual often makes the difference between stagnation and progress, failure and success. Mr. Leslie (Bo) Oliver has provided that vision and commitment in forging links between the world of practical invention and development and that of academic imagination and creativity.
Over the years, in his role at the Boeing Company, he has been one of the forces driving the connection between the world’s most advanced aerospace and air- craft manufacturer and Howard University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences. Mr. Oliver has helped create a path for minority engineers to enter the universe where ideas and imagina- tion in engineering are routinely transformed into leading edge products in aerospace and aircraft design, develop- ment and manufacture.
At Howard, he was responsible for developing programs in aerospace research. Similar examples of his work can be found at other HBCS. Mr. Oliver’s work in mating the best of corporate capacity with academic initiative will remain an important part of the history of our nation’s technological achievements long after his retirement. We are the grateful beneficiaries of his commitment, courage and tireless work. We heartedly congratulate Bo on his retirement from Boeing and wish him all the best in this “new initiative.” James W. Mitchell, Dean, College of Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Sciences
Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering
“Oliver “Bo” Leslie is one of the few individuals that have been involved with AMIE since its inception in 1992. He has been a strong and vocal advocate for AMIE and its mission of developing partnerships with one or more of the HBCU Engineering Schools. He has seen the accredited HBCU Engineering schools grow from the original nine to now include 15. Through the past 20 plus years, Bo and Boeing have been outstanding supporters and partners with AMIE and the HBCU Engineering Schools. Through Bo’s commitment and influence, Boe- ing continues to be a leader in the recruitment, devel- opment and advancement of minorities throughout the organization. Boeing is annually recognized as a top supporter of HBCU’s, and one of the leading companies minority students want to work for. Bo’s contributions over the years as Boeing’s
alternate on the AMIE Board of Directors are too numerous to name. He has continuously supported the AMIE initiatives developed to enhance and promote the HBCU Engineering Schools. His work and influence within Boeing is legendary in keeping Boeing in the forefront of developing partnerships with the HBCU Engineering Schools. Myron L. Hardiman, AMIE Executive Director Darryl A. Stokes, AMIE Chairman
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