2011 Black History Month
Jan. 31-Feb. 5
CLOTHES DRIVE FOR HAITI
Gallagher Student Center
Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma
Donate clothes and shoes to the earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Boxes are located in the Gallagher Student Center.
Feb. 1-28
EXHIBIT: BLACKS IN BUSINESS
Smith Hall Atrium
Sponsored by the Williams College of Business
Wednesday, Feb. 2
DON'T FORGET: A CALL TO ACTION
7:00 p.m., 412 Conaton Learning Commons
Sponsored by the Black Student Association and Delta Sigma Theta
Join us as we highlight the strides made by African Americans who were members of historically black fraternities and sororities during the civil rights movement.
Friday, Feb. 4
FIRST FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., 280 Gallagher Student Center
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Come and meet black faculty and staff members, and enjoy great food and fellowship.
THE GREAT DEBATE
7:00 p.m., Gallagher Student Theater
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Department of Communication Arts The "Great Debate" is a collaborative event between Xavier University, Northern Kentucky University and the University of Cincinnati to engage students, faculty and community members for cultural renaissance. This intellectual and cultural forum debates "hot topic" issues and social problems from the perspectives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and a synthesis of these two perspectives.
Monday, Feb. 7
NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
Gallagher Student Center
Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, every Feb. 7, is a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeted at blacks in the United States and the Diaspora focusing on education, testing, involvement and treatment.
A RUSH TO THE ALTER
4:00 p.m., 412 Conaton Learning Commons
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
This program will discuss the institution of marriage from various cultural contexts including how marriage is defined, family unit structures and how relationships evolve.
Thursday, Feb. 10
BLUE EYES, BROWN EYES: AN EVENING WITH JANE ELLIOTT
7:00 p.m., Cintas Center Banquet Room
Sponsored by Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity, Residence Life, Dean of Students, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Black Student Association
Jane Elliott will introduce and discuss the problems of racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia and ethnocentrism and the responsibility shared by all of us for illuminating them in, and eliminating them from, ourselves and our environment.
Thursday, Feb. 17
BLACK IS?: AN EVENING WITH DR. NA'IM AKBAR
7:00 p.m., 412 Conaton Learning Commons
Sponsored by the Black Student Association, Alpha Phi Alpha, Gentlemen Organized for Achievement and Leadership
Dr. Na?im Akbar is one of the world's preeminent psychologists and a pioneer in the development of an African-centered approach in modern psychology addressing the issues of cultural identity development and empowerment.
Friday, Feb. 18
WORLDQUEST
6:00 p.m., Cintas Center Banquet Room
$25/person, $125/table of eight
Center for International Education and International Students Society
Join us as teams of eight compete in a game of international trivia. In addition to the contest, there will be a delicious international dinner, entertainment and drawings for great prizes! Register at international@xavier.edu by Friday, Feb. 4, at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 19
BLACK GIRLS RHOCK
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Cintas Center Conference Rooms 1 and 2
Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho
Black Girls RHOck honors three women for their contributions to their community through service.
Monday, Feb. 21
CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
7:06 p.m., Edgecliff Recital Hall
Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha
Join us as we celebrate the contributions of African Americans in the performing arts.
Tuesday, Feb. 22
ORATORICAL CONTEST 7:06 p.m., Kelley Auditorium Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha
Wednesday, Feb. 23
MOVIE: WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?
7:00 p.m., 412 Conaton Learning Commons
Sponsored by Brueggeman Center for Dialogue
What Are We Doing Here? explores why the charity given to Africa over the last five decades has been largely ineffective and often harmful.
Thursday, Feb. 24 DIFFERENT FOODS, DIFFERENT FAITHS 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Hoff Dining Hall Sponsored by Interfaith Community Engagement