University Celebrates Black History Month with Lectures, Service and Creative Arts

Lectures, community service, and creative arts support the theme “Proud and Unapologetic: We Are the Culture” for William Paterson University’s annual observance of Black History Month during February 2018. Events include:

Friday, February 2

• Dawn Treader School Community Service Trip,
  Students spend the day with K-8th graders performing arts and crafts, writing assignments and gym activities.  Pick-up in Lot 5 at 9:30 a.m.
  Drop off in Lot 5 at 2:30 p.m.
  Sign up in University Commons 302
• Milk & Melanin Extravaganza, 9 p.m., University Ballrooms ABC
  Formal black and white fundraiser for Black Mental Health Alliance
  $3 students and $7 guests
  Purchase in University Commons 302

Saturday, February 3

• Bella Chanel Mentoring Program, women mentoring young women
  Pick-up in Lot 5 at 10:15 a.m.
  Drop off in Lot 5 at 4:30 p.m.
  Sign up in University Commons 302

Tuesday, February 6

• The History of African Art, 12:30 p.m., University Commons Multipurpose Room
• Faculty Appreciation Ceremony, 7 p.m., University Commons Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, February 7

• Africinema: “Africa’s Great Civilization,” film screening with Dr. Aaron Tesfaye
  12:30 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium
• “Being Black: The Ins & Outs,” group discussion, 7:30 p.m., University Commons 211
• Jazz and the Apartheid featuring Mariela Versola ‘18, saxophonist, 7:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room

Thursday, February 8

• African History and Modern Day Black America, lecture, 12:30 p.m., University Commons Ballroom
• Midday Artist Series featuring Christian Sands, solo pianist, 12:30 p.m., Shea Center

Saturday, February 10

• Black Student Union gives Back: Part 2, trip to distribute meal packages to those in need, pick up in Lot 5 at 9 a.m., drop off in Lot 5 at 3 p.m.
  Sign up in University Commons 302

Monday, February 12

• “Man of the House,” play about domestic violence, 7:30 p.m., University Commons Ballrooms BC

Tuesday, February 13

• Francisco Torres, former Black Panther, is guest speaker, 12:30 p.m., University Commons Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, February 14

• “Paint Dye and Heart Eyes,” Expressions Paint Night, 7 p.m., University Commons Multipurpose Room

Thursday, February 15

• Diversity Symposium,” 12:30 p.m., University Commons Multipurpose Room
• #BlackGirlMagic, 6 p.m., University Commons 211
• “Where Have You Gone, Trayvon,” presented by Inner City Ensemble, 7 p.m., Shea Center, free admission for WP students

Tuesday, February 20

• “Blackbird,” movie night, 7 p.m., University Commons Ballrooms BC

Wednesday, February 21

• Writing Our Freedom: Black Writers and Writing Panel, 5 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium
• Black Excellence 2: The Urban Professional Panel, 7 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium

Thursday, February 22

• Closing Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., University Commons Ballrooms BC

02/01/18