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FOR RELEASE: Friday, February 01, 2008
University of Arkansas Announces Black History Month Celebrations
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The University of Arkansas community will celebrate the heritage and contemporary achievement of African Americans during Black History Month in February. The Black History Month Planning Committee released the schedule of events on the university campus, which include academic lectures, distinguished speakers and cultural events. All these events are open to the public and all are free, except the Inspirational Singers' Gospel Feast on Feb. 28 and 29. More information can be obtained a the University of Arkansas Multicultural Center Web site at http://multicultural.uark.edu/. A full schedule of events is listed on the Web at http://multicultural.uark.edu/images/Black_History_Month_Calendar(1).pdf and below:
Black History Month Events
Thursday, Jan. 31 "Ain't I a Woman" 7 p.m. Giffels Auditorium in Old Main Performed by Margot Emery, from the Choir Ensemble Sponsored by the University of Arkansas African American Studies department, the University of Arkansas Multicultural Center and University Housing
Friday, Feb. 1 Motivational Lecture 7 p.m. Giffels Auditorium in Old Main Calvin Mackie Sponsored by the Silas Hunt Mentoring Program
Friday Night Live "Soul Night" 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Arkansas Union Featuring poet Ed Mabrey, performing at RZ's in the Arkansas Union at 9 p.m. Sponsored by Friday Night Live, University Programs, Gamma Eta, and Alpha Phi Omega
Monday, Feb. 4 Black History Month Kickoff 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arkansas Union Connections Lounge Assistant Vice Chancellor Robert Mock will speak on "What is the Significance of Black History Month and Why Is It Important to Celebrate it on the U of A Campus?" The Inspirational Singers will perform. University student Kendra Johnson will give a poetry reading. There will also be dance performances. Sponsored by the University of Arkansas Multicultural Center
Wednesday, Feb. 6 "A Journey Through Jazz" 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Arkansas Union Connections Lounge Featuring jazz group Pentomino Group members: Chris Wylie, Garrett Jones, Drew Packard, and C.J. Weatherford Sponsored by University Programs
Friday, Feb. 8 "Walkin' Talkin' Gallery Tour" 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mullins Library lobby level Memphis artist George Hunt gives two tours of his artwork, on display at Mullins library Sponsored by the University of Arkansas Libraries
Saturday, Feb. 9 Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir CD Recording 5 p.m. Valley Harvest Ministries (211 SE 34 St., Suite 13 Bentonville, Ark.)
Monday, Feb. 11 "Healthy Hearts ... Healthy Minds ... Creating a Healthy Razorback Community" 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Arkansas Union Ballroom and Connections Lounge Health Fair Sponsored by the Alpha Kappa Alpha, the Black Students Association (BSA), Students for African American Brotherhood (SAAB), the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Association (ARORA), and the University of Arkansas Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Feb. 12 NAACP Founders Day Celebrations 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Multicultural Center in the Arkansas Union Sponsored by the NAACP
Wednesday, Feb. 13 "The World is My Home: The Life and Times of Paul Robeson" 6 p.m. Arkansas Union Theatre A play by Kenyatta Walker Sponsored by the University of Arkansas Multicultural Center
Monday, Feb. 18 Daisy Bates Program 6 p.m. Arkansas Union Theatre Sponsored by the NAACP
Tuesday, Feb. 19 "Sweet Chariot" 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gibson Hall An award-winning student play, depicting scenes from the underground railroad Sponsored by Gibson Hall
Wednesday, Feb. 20 "Bookbags to Briefcases" 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Arkansas Union Theatre A panel presentation discussing the transition from student to full-time employee Sponsored by the Career Development Center and the University of Arkansas Multicultural Center
Thursday, Feb. 21 "Hip-Hop and AIDS" 6 p.m. Giffels Auditorium, Old Main Joe Seabrooks, president of the Metropolitan Community College-Blue River in Kansas City. The third part in an on-going series on the influence of hip-hop on real-life demographics, by former Associate Vice Chancellor Joe Seabrooks. Sponsored by the University of Arkansas Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Feb. 26 "Focus on the Story: How to Conceive, Develop, Write and Sell Without an Agent" 3 p.m. Giffels Auditorium, Old Main A writer's workshop and lecture by author Dwight Fryer Sponsored by the English Students Association and the University of Arkansas Multicultural Center
Dwight Fryer: A Reading 7 p.m. Giffels Auditorium, Old Main Author Dwight Fryer provides selected readings from his works Sponsored by the English Students Association and the University of Arkansas Multicultural Center
Thursday, Feb. 28 Inspirational Singers' "Gospel Feast" 6:30 p.m. Arkansas Union Ballroom A choral ensemble presented by the University of Arkansas Inspirational Singers Cost: $25 per person
Friday, Feb. 29 Inspirational Singers' "Gospel Feast" 6:30 p.m. Arkansas Union Ballroom A choral ensemble presented by the University of Arkansas Inspirational Singers Cost: $25 per person ### Contact:
Cedric Kenner, director Steve Voorhies, manager of media
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