African American History Month Schedule of Events 2006
African American History Month Schedule of Events 2006
January 26, 2006
Restoring and Affirming Community: Race, Class and Gender Challenges in the US and the Global Arena
Throughout the month of February, Rowan University will highlight the cultural, political, social history and heritage of African Americans during its annual Black History Month celebration. The University's longest standing heritage celebration, Black History Month at Rowan will feature a wide array of activities, including those listed below. To learn more about the listed events, contact Rowan University Director of Affirmative Action Richard Williams at 856-256-4111 or williams@rowan.edu. All programs are free and open to the public, other than those specified.
February 1 - 3
Rowan's 36th Annual All Day Jazz Festival
Pfleeger Concert Hall
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 5
Opening Ceremony
Student Center,3 p.m.
February 7
Lecture and recital featuring a six piece New Orleans Jazz band. Reception to follow.
Boyd Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Musical group "The Blue Method"
Student Center, 9 p.m.
February 8
"Touched" - performance art by Rowan Professor Paul Turner. Reception to follow.
Pfleeger Concert Hall, 8 p.m.
February 9
"The Five F's for Success" - lecture by Christine Grant, one of eight tenured female AA chemical engineering faculty in the nation. Reception to follow.
Rowan Hall Auditorium, 1:30 p.m.
February 13
African-American Popular Culture Memorabilia - display and lecture by Dr. Denis Mercier, Rowan Professor Emeritus
Bozorth Auditorium, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Overview of the twentieth anniversary celebration of the Dr. Carroll F.S. Hardy National Black Student Leadership Development Conference
Student Center Room 144, 5 p.m.
February 14
Musical group "Black Violin"
Student Center Pit, 9 p.m.
February 15
The First Annual Rosa Parks Commemorative Luncheon
Student Center Ballroom, 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.
Tickets: $35, call 856-256-4111
February 16
"Knowing History, Knowing Self" - lecture by filmmaker, theorist and social activist Haile Gerima
Science Hall Room 126, 1: 45 p.m.
Documentary film Sankofo, produced and directed by Haile Gerima
Rowan Hall Auditorium, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. -
February 17
Student research on African American History
Dewey Lounge in Robinson Hall, 9:25 to 10:40 a.m.
February 20
"Corporate Business Trends' - lecture by Vice President Community Relations and Education for Boeing Company Ms. Antoinette Bailey
Bozorth Auditorium, 11 a.m.
Delta Cook-Off
Rathskeller, 6 - 8 p.m.
February 21
Healthy Lifestyle: Sisters Speak on Obesity
Student Center Room 144, 1 - 8 p.m.
African heritage play performed by The Heritage Players
Pfleeger Concert Hall, 7 p.m.
February 22
"Restoring and Affirming Community: Addressing Race, Class and Gender Challenges in the US and the Global Arena" - lecture by Afro-Centric Poet/Author Amiri Baraka. Reception will follow.
Student Center Ballroom, 1:45 p.m. -
"Financial Fortitude: Are you spending your money wisely?"
Student Center Room 144, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. -
February 23
"Godly Relationships"
Student Center Room 144, 5 p.m.
February 24
"Dangerous Liaisons" - The Second Annual New Jersey's Women, Gender and Sexuality Colloquium
Student Center Ballroom, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
February 26
The 26th Annual Mr. Black Rowan Pageant
Boyd Hall, 7 to 10 p.m. -
February 28
Poet and author Sonia Sanchez. Reception to follow.
Student Center Ballroom, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Harlem Renaissance Program
Student Center Pit, 7 p.m.
Throughout the month of February, Rowan University will highlight the cultural, political, social history and heritage of African Americans during its annual Black History Month celebration. The University's longest standing heritage celebration, Black History Month at Rowan will feature a wide array of activities, including those listed below. To learn more about the listed events, contact Rowan University Director of Affirmative Action Richard Williams at 856-256-4111 or williams@rowan.edu. All programs are free and open to the public, other than those specified.
February 1 - 3
Rowan's 36th Annual All Day Jazz Festival
Pfleeger Concert Hall
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 5
Opening Ceremony
Student Center,3 p.m.
February 7
Lecture and recital featuring a six piece New Orleans Jazz band. Reception to follow.
Boyd Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Musical group "The Blue Method"
Student Center, 9 p.m.
February 8
"Touched" - performance art by Rowan Professor Paul Turner. Reception to follow.
Pfleeger Concert Hall, 8 p.m.
February 9
"The Five F's for Success" - lecture by Christine Grant, one of eight tenured female AA chemical engineering faculty in the nation. Reception to follow.
Rowan Hall Auditorium, 1:30 p.m.
February 13
African-American Popular Culture Memorabilia - display and lecture by Dr. Denis Mercier, Rowan Professor Emeritus
Bozorth Auditorium, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Overview of the twentieth anniversary celebration of the Dr. Carroll F.S. Hardy National Black Student Leadership Development Conference
Student Center Room 144, 5 p.m.
February 14
Musical group "Black Violin"
Student Center Pit, 9 p.m.
February 15
The First Annual Rosa Parks Commemorative Luncheon
Student Center Ballroom, 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.
Tickets: $35, call 856-256-4111
February 16
"Knowing History, Knowing Self" - lecture by filmmaker, theorist and social activist Haile Gerima
Science Hall Room 126, 1: 45 p.m.
Documentary film Sankofo, produced and directed by Haile Gerima
Rowan Hall Auditorium, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. -
February 17
Student research on African American History
Dewey Lounge in Robinson Hall, 9:25 to 10:40 a.m.
February 20
"Corporate Business Trends' - lecture by Vice President Community Relations and Education for Boeing Company Ms. Antoinette Bailey
Bozorth Auditorium, 11 a.m.
Delta Cook-Off
Rathskeller, 6 - 8 p.m.
February 21
Healthy Lifestyle: Sisters Speak on Obesity
Student Center Room 144, 1 - 8 p.m.
African heritage play performed by The Heritage Players
Pfleeger Concert Hall, 7 p.m.
February 22
"Restoring and Affirming Community: Addressing Race, Class and Gender Challenges in the US and the Global Arena" - lecture by Afro-Centric Poet/Author Amiri Baraka. Reception will follow.
Student Center Ballroom, 1:45 p.m. -
"Financial Fortitude: Are you spending your money wisely?"
Student Center Room 144, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. -
February 23
"Godly Relationships"
Student Center Room 144, 5 p.m.
February 24
"Dangerous Liaisons" - The Second Annual New Jersey's Women, Gender and Sexuality Colloquium
Student Center Ballroom, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
February 26
The 26th Annual Mr. Black Rowan Pageant
Boyd Hall, 7 to 10 p.m. -
February 28
Poet and author Sonia Sanchez. Reception to follow.
Student Center Ballroom, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Annual Harlem Renaissance Program
Student Center Pit, 7 p.m.