Black History Month 2010
“...in the complex arena of human relations, help us to make choices on the side of love, not hate; on the side of inclusion, not exclusion; tolerance, not intolerance.”
—Rev. Joseph Lowery
Posters (pdf)
January events
February events: Feb. 1 - 13
February events: Feb. 14 - 28
Ongoing
Black History Month Book Display
Rush Rhees Library
Poster Displays from the Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Various locations
Monday, January 18
Day of Service at Volunteers of America
3 to 7 p.m.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, January 20
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, January 21
Presidential Diversity Award Nominee Luncheon (invitation only)
5 p.m.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, January 22
2 to 4 p.m.
6 p.m.
Monday, January 25
8 p.m.
Wednesday, January 27
9 to 10:30 am
Saturday, January 30
2 p.m.
Monday, February 1
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Black Students’ Union - Open Mic Night
Tuesday, February 2
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7 p.m.
Rev. Bishop Prince G. Singh: A New Economy for a New Era
Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library
Wednesday, February 3
Noon
Provocative Discussion: Willie Lynch & You
Schlegel Hall 207, Simon Graduate School
Thursday, February 4
6 p.m.
Friday, February 5
3:30 p.m.
Black History Jeopardy
Schlegel Hall, Simon Graduate School
Friday & Saturday, February 5 – 6
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9
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Black Tuesday: African-American Authors
Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons
Wednesday, February 10
8 p.m.
Eastman Jazz Ensemble
Kilbourn Hall at Eastman School
11 to 2 p.m.
African-American Network Black History Month Celebration
Flaum Atrium, Medical Center
Thursday, February 11
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence: Nonviolent Communication Workshops
Goergen Hall
8 p.m.
U of R Christian Fellowship (URCF) and BSU Love and Relationship Forum
Friel Lounge of the Susan B. Anthony Residence Halls
This will be an interactive and honest discussion about all aspects of love and relationships. An engaging forum you don't want to miss!
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Lecture by Rutgers Historian Mia Bay
Tuesday, February 16
7-9 p.m.
BSU, Chi Phi, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's Open Mic Night
May Room
Do you have a talent of any sort? Can you sing, recite poetry, play an instrument, or even juggle? Then sign up for this program today! There will be an open sign up for all those who would like to perform at this event.
Wednesday, February 17
5 p.m.
Thursday, February 18
7 p.m.
Harold Ford Jr.: Civil Rights in the 21st Century…today’s student, tomorrow’s leaderInterfaith Chapel
Ford will discuss civil rights today, the importance of volunteerism, making a difference from a student’s perspective, and how to prepare students for the challenge of leadership. There will be an interactive session of Q&A with Ford Jr, who was a Democratic Party member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee's 9th congressional district.The lecture is free and open to the public.
(download event .pdf)
Sunday, February 21
7 p.m.
U of R Christian Fellowship (URCF) and BSU Gospel Fest
Interfaith Chapel
Tuesday, February 23
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Black Tuesday: African-American Authors
Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons
Wednesday, February 24
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Panel of Speakers: Evolution of Minorities in Medicine
Case Method Room 1-9576, Medical Center
Thursday, February 25
11:45
“Teach Peace… Reach Peace”
Center for Dispute Settlement Annual Luncheon:
Joel Seligman, keynote speaker
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
For tickets or information please call Dorethea Jackson at 546-5110 Ext 110, or Leslie Smith at Ext 104.
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
A Soulfoul Celebration at the Simon School
Experiencing the Music of African-Americans
featuring Dr. Paul Burgett and guests from Eastman, the RPO and the community
Interfaith Chapel
8 p.m.
Film Screening: A Force More Powerful
Hoyt Auditorium
Friday, February 26
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Talk: Governing Gender: Bodies and Boundaries
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The Negro Insane
Adolph Auditorium, Medical Center
5 p.m.
Men of Honor
Gleason Hall 318/418
Saturday, February 27
6-11 p.m.
Black Tie Affair
Meliora Grand BallroomThis is BSU's biggest formal of the year. Tickets $23 declining/ $25 cash or flex.(download poster)
Sunday, February 28
Noon to 5 p.m.
M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and Red Cross Blood Drive
Humanities Conference: Thinking Black Intellectuals
