Events
February 2009
Multicultural Center-Black History Month Calendar
Black History Month Kick-off Event
“A Peek into Black America”
Tuesday, February 3, from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, Student Union Galaxy Rooms
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien produced an acclaimed documentary entitled “Black in America” and began a dialog in many communities about the state of Blacks in America. Join us as we bring this discussion to UTD, with a panel of Faculty and off campus guest.
Topics will include: Health, Education, Economy, The Family and Relationships, and Mentoring Black Males. Guest panelist include: UTD Faculty Dr. David Ford, Dr. Susan McElroy, Dr. Betty Pace, Ms. Ellisha Money, The Family Place, and Mr. Kevin Mondy, Project Still I Rise.
UTD Cinematheque-Screening of Afro-Punk w/Director James Spooner
Sponsored SUAAB
Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 7 PM, Jonsson Performance Hall
With over 80 interviews, and plenty of footage of mosh pits, stage diving, and punk rock, Spooner tries to understand what it means to be the lone mohawked black kid in a crowd of white punks. The film’s director, James Spooner, will be in attendance to answer questions and talk about Afro-Punk.
Comedy Night
Featuring: African American Comedian
Ian Edwards
Presented SUAAB
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 8 PM, The Pub
Underground Poetry Circus
Co-sponsors Multicultural Center, SUAAB and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Thursday, February 19, 2009, 10 PM, The Pub
Come out and listen to the words of acclaimed poets alongside live musicians at SUAAB's Underground Poetry Circus, which takes place during UTD's Comet Nights. Students can present their own poetry during open mic. Musical act Emotion Brown and poet Twain will be featured.
The Big Dinner: Soul Food and Hip Hop
Featured speaker, Mr. LaSana Hotep,
Co-sponsored by The Multicultural Center and SUAAB
Monday, February 23, 4:30 PM-7:00 PM, Student Union Galaxy Rooms
Come out and join us in this annual Soul Food Feast catered by Sweet Georgia Brown Restaurant, as we Celebrate Black History Month. There will be music, fellowship and fun. Also learn more about how the Hip Hop Culture has impacted our world! Rap music is a multibillion dollar industry! However, very few people know the history of Hip-hop culture which spawned rap music. This presentation is multimedia based (images, audio and video) and covers the environment in which Hip-hop was born, its elements and the global response to the movement.
For additional information contact the Multicultural Center at 972-883-6390 or multicultural@utdallas.edu
The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university.
Students with disabilities needing assistance contact 972-883-6390. TXRELAY: 1-800-RELAYTX
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MLK Jr. Breakfast/Celebration, Jan. 15, 2009
Join the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement, the Multicultural Center and a host of student organizations as we sponsor the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast, Jan. 15, 2009. Breakfast will be served in the Student Union Galaxy Room at 8:30 a.m. The featured speaker is Mrs. Xernona Clayton (pictured), president of Trumpet Awards and Foundation.
Event Serves Up Sensitivity, Understanding
Dallas Dinner Table Guests Search for Common Threads Amid Diversity
March 21, 2008Dallas Dinner Table drew a capacity crowd to McDermott Library on March 19. The event brought together people of diverse races and faiths to break down barriers.
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Below: Members of the community joined faculty and staff members at the event, held yearly at various locations across the Dallas area.
Media contact: Office of Media Relations, UT Dallas, (972) 883-2155, newscenter@utdallas.edu
Updated: May 20, 2009