Black History Month Events
Join in the celebration of Black History Month at Eastern Kentucky University by attending the various events scheduled by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and by the Regional Campuses at EKU. Also plan now to attend Chautauqua Lectures featuring Bob Zellner, "The Wrong Side of Murder Creek: A White Southerner in the Freedom Movement," on February 2; Arnold Rempersad who is delivering the keynote address for Black History Month, "Black History and the Road to Reconciliation," on February 16; and Bill Ellis who is presenting "Whither Education in Kentucky: The Challenges and Promises of the 21st Century" on February 23.
Cultural Events for February, 2012
Date |
Time |
Location |
Event |
| (all month) | Regional Campuses | Black History Month Displays will be set up at each of the regional campuses in celebration of Black History Month. | |
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Thursday 02-02-12 |
5pm-7pm | Powell 110 |
Movie Night
"America's Civil Rights Movement" We will be able to accommodate the first 15 people to sign up in the Cultural Center (110 Powell) Contact Information: George Gallien, 622-4373 Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Student Services |
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Thursday 02-02-12 |
7:30pm | SSB O'Donnell Hal |
Chautauqua Lecture
Bob Zellner: "The Wrong Side of Murder Creek: A White Southerner in the Freedom Movement." |
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Monday 02-06-12 |
Regional Campuses, Student Affairs |
Black History Month Quiz focusing on questions about Black History in Kentucky. Each correct answer will go into a drawing.
(This event is available from Monday, February 6 thru Friday, February 17, 2012) |
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Tuesday 02-07-12 |
7pm-9pm | Powell 110 |
Black History Bingo Contact Information: George Gallien, 622-4373 Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Student Affairs |
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Tuesday 02-14-12 |
Gallery on Main 128 W. Main St. Community Trust Bank Building Richmond, KY |
Art Exhibit - "Out of Africa - Expressions of Love"
This exhibit celebrates the influence of African traditions on the 20th century African-American Artists. (Available from Tuesday, February 14 thru Thursday, April 5, 2012) For more information, call (859) 623-2747. |
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Thursday 02-16-12 |
7:30pm | SSB O'Donnell Hall |
Chautauqua Lecture
Arnold Rempersad: "Black History; The Challenge of Living with Others" |
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Thursday 02-23-12 |
7pm-9pm | Jaggers Room. Powell Building |
NPHC & OMSA Black History Month Soul Food Dinner
(By Invitation Only) Contact Information: George Gallien, 622-4373 Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Student Affairs |
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Thursday 02-23-12 |
7:30pm | SSB O'Donnell Hall |
Chautauqua Lecture
Bob Ellis: "Whither Education in Kentucky: The Challenges and Promises of the 21st Century" |