Drexel University
Black History Month - 2008 Event Schedule
All events are open to the public. Those without an admission price are free to attend.
Friday, Feb. 1
Screening of Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed
5PM | Ruth Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall, 33rd and Market Streets
A reverential documentary about a brilliant black Congresswomen Shirley Chisholm, who mounted a long shot campaign to become the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.
Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Women’s Studies, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Sunday, Feb. 3
DMAP Super Bowl Soul Food Dinner
5:30PM | Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center, 32nd and Chestnut Streets
View the Super Bowl on a 15 ft. projection screen, enjoy a fine hearty Soul Food meal and socialize with others. Cost: $3 single and $5 couple.
Sponsored by Drexel Minority Achievement Program.
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Arpeggio Jazz and Music Ensemble
5:30PM | New College Building, Multipurpose Room 3506, 3rd Floor, 245 N. 15th Street
Experience the “World Beat Music” of Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble in concert. Followed by a soul food buffet. Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by Student Life & Multicultural Programs.
Thursday, Feb. 7
5th Annual Bob Marley Dinner
5:30PM | Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center, 32nd and Chestnut Streets
Enjoy authentic Caribbean food and a night dedicated to Bob Marley’s music and the artist he he has inspired. Dress: Business casual, Tickets: $5
Sponsored by West Indian Student Establishment.
Saturday, Feb. 9
Annual Crimson and Cream Scholarship Ball
8PM | Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center, 32nd and Chestnut Streets
Scholarships will be awarded to a high school student and a college student.
Tickets: $35 single and $50 couple.
Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Sunday, Feb. 10
An Evening of African American Music
5PM | Mandell Theater, 33rd and Chestnut Streets
Sponsored by the Drexel Gospel Choir, Drexel Jazz Ensemble.
Wednesday, Feb. 13
The Negro Zone!
7PM | Patton Auditorium, Matheson Hall, 32nd and Market Streets
A short film directed by Mike A. Pender and a comedic look at the stereotypes of black males followed by a panel discussion.
Sponsored by Black Student Union, Student Life & Multicultural Programs
CEO Program
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 14 and Feb.15
African American Bazaar and Book Sale
10AM - 4PM | Klahr Lobby, New College Building, 245 N. 15th Street
Featuring jewelry by Lysa Monique, fashion accessories by Octavio Miles Collection and books from Hakim’s Bookstore.
Sponsored by Student Life & Multicultural Programs.
Friday, Feb. 15
Drexel NSBE Black History Month Dinner
6PM | Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center, 32nd and Chestnut Streets
Speaker to be announced.
Tickets: $10 student single, $15 student couple / $20 professional single, $30 professional couple.
Sponsored by National Society of Black Engineers.
Friday, Feb. 15
Screening of “Life Support” – A Queen Latifah Movie
7PM | Geary Auditorium, New College Building, 245 N. 15th Street
The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addition to crack and became a positive role model and a AIDS activist in the black community.
Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Undergraduate Nursing Diversity Organization, Student Life & Multicultural Programs
Saturday, Feb. 16
Black History Month Fashion Show
6 PM Doors open | 7PM show starts | Main Auditorium, 32nd and Chestnut Streets
Featuring fashion, accessories, music, and dance. Tickets are available at the Office of Student Life, UCMC and CCHC, and at the door the evening of the event. Tickets: $3 in advance, 5 at the door, or email: riddle.nicole@gmail.com, attn: “Tickets”.
Sponsored by Black Student Union, Student Life & Multicultural Programs.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Feb. 15, 16 & 17
Chaka Fattah Conference on Higher Education
5:30PM | Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Streets
This FREE conference beginning at 5:30pm will feature speakers, panels, workshops and information on educational opportunities for graduate school. For information call 215.472.2500.
Sponsored by Educational Advancement Alliance, Inc.
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Michael Kuch, a “Lost Boy” of the Sudan
12:30PM | Living Arts Lounge, 32nd and Chestnut Streets
He will speak about his 1000 mile trek from Sudan to Ethiopia to immigrant life in Philadelphia.
Sponsored by University Writing Program, The Office of the Sr. Vice President for Finance, Africana Studies, Pennoni Honors College.
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Black History Month Jeopardy
6PM | Creese Student Center, Private Dining Room, on the lower level
Come with your team of 3-4 people and see if you know Black History! Teams will be asked a variety of questions ranging from inventions to athletes to activists. Prizes, food & entertainment provided.
Sponsored by Drexel Minority Achievement Program, Black Student Union.
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Academic Bistro
12PM | Academic Building, 33rd and Arch Streets
Caribbean-inspired menu in honor of Black History Month. Please call Adrienne Hall at 215.895.5872 for reservations.
Sponsored by Department of Hospitality Studies.
Wednesday, Feb. 20
African American Soul Food Dinner
4:30PM | Handschumacher Dining Center, Chestnut Street between 32nd and 33rd Streets.
Sponsored by Sodexho.
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Diversity Leadership Panel: “Communication & Professional Image in the Workplace”
6PM | Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Center, 32nd and Market Streets
Panelist from some of Americas leading corporations.
Sponsored by National Society of Black Engineers, Steinbright Career Development Center.
Thursday, Feb. 21
Black History Month Speaker and Dinner
Featuring Ewuare X. Osayande, a political activist and award winning author.
7:30PM | Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center, 32nd and Chestnut Streets Free (two tickets per undergraduate with ID at the Campus Activities Board).
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Drexel African Student Association, CEO Program
Friday, Feb. 22
Defining Voices: Urban Lit and the Hip hop Generation
7:00PM | Living Arts Lounge, 33rd and Chestnut Streets
Featuring renowned authors Miasha Coleman (Secret Society, Diary of a Mistress), Daaimah S. Poole (Yo-Yo Love, Ex-Girl to the Next Girl), and Deja King (Dirty Little secrets), will talk about the Urban Lit genre, and how hip hop influences and inspires their work.
Sponsored by Creative Youth Promoting Hip Hop Awareness.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Rafiki Awards Recognition Luncheon
12Noon | Living Arts Lounge, 33rd and Chestnut Streets
This event recognizes individuals of the Drexel community who were nominated by students of African decent for their positive impact on their educational experience at Drexel.
Sponsored by Student Life & Multicultural Programs.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
Screening of “Why Did I Get Married?”
5PM | Ruth Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall, 33rd and Market Streets
Directed by Tyler Perry and featuring Janet Jackson and Jill Scott
Sponsored by Black Student Union, Student Life & Multicultural Programs.
Thursday, Feb. 28
Evolution of the Blues: An Interactive Journey through African American Music and History
7PM | Van Rensselaer Ballroom, 3300 Powelton Avenue
Featuring bluesman and historian Joe Becton and the Cobalt Blues Band, and other musical guest.
Sponsored by Asbury Protestant Ministry, Student Life & Multicultural Programs.
Every Monday and Thursday in February
"Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Movement"
9AM-5PM | Mandell Theater Lobby, 33rd and Chestnut Streets
Ongoing screening of the award-winning documentary in honor of the Black History Month and all those who took part in the freedom struggle.
Sponsored by Asbury Protestant Ministry, Student Life & Multicultural Programs.
For more information, contact Joe Casey at 215.895.2662 or joseph.casey@drexel.edu.
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