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Mon., Feb. 8, Hair Exhibit
6PM, Kanbar Performance Space
Sponsored by Black Student Union
This museum style hair exhibit that will showcase different hairstyles during specific time periods and feature hairstyles modeled by a historical figures. There will be human mannequins, plastic mannequins and pictures. A gift shop with postcards and two museum docents will guide people through the exhibit.
Tues., Feb. 9, Voluntary Segregation Panel Discussion
11AM, Kanbar Performance Space
Sponsored by Black Student Union
A panel of students and faculty from all different ethnic backgrounds will share their perspectives and their views on the issue of voluntary segregation.
Wed., Feb. 17, Open Class: Racing with Princesses: Race, Consumerism, and Disney.
9-9:50 and 10-10:50, Ravenhill Mansion 11
Prof. Adam Zolkover (WRTG 101-2 & -7, Writing Seminar I)
From "Steamboat Willie" to The Princess and the Frog, Disney has relied on American concepts of race, in various configurations, in order to sell their product. In this open session, we will discuss the nature of some of those configurations, including Disney's relationship with the minstrel show tradition, with colonialism, and with the homogenization of racial identity through consumer capitalism. We will discuss several Disney films, as well as their merchandising campaign.
Wed., Feb. 17, Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom
6PM, Library Media Room
Special Black History Month Film for Thought Screening.
Noah, Alex, Ricky, Chance and their significant others travel to Martha's Vineyard for a weekend wedding getaway. Drama ensues as one-by-one their relationships start to crack under the pressure of closer examination. Newly successful screenwriter Noah looks to his friends for advice as he prepares to move his relationship to a more serious level while struggling to keep his first studio movie alive. But the friends are of little help as they juggle their own issues. Elder statesmen Chance and Eddie attempt to scratch their seven-year itch but worry their marriage has permanently lost its spark. And playboy Ricky flaunts his barely legal college student fling in the face of his monogamous friends but hides a surprising secret that threatens to rock the house. Add to the mix Alex's crazy-making wedding prep, a closeted superstar rapper, a high-maintenance studio exec, and a surprise visitor and you've got the makings of a hilarious and poignant romantic comedy.
Thurs., Feb. 18, Down to Business: The First 10 Steps for Entrepreneurship for Women presented by Clara Villarosa
NOON, Tuttleman Auditorium
Sponsored by Student Development Programs, School of Business Administration and Black Student Union
In today’s troubled economy, more and more people are finding themselves out of work and not knowing where to turn. Twenty years ago, Clara Villarosa was one of those people. At 52 years old, after years of climbing the corporate ladder, the business maven found herself out a job.
Desperate to make a living, Villarosa thought of the one thing she could do to dust herself off—she launched the groundbreaking The Hue-Man Experience, the largest African-American bookstore.
Thurs., Feb. 18, Featuring Korto Momolu
8PM, Kanbar Performance Space
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board
Korto Momolu (pronounced Cut • Toe – Mo • Mo • Lu) is a renowned fashion designer and stylist. Korto was born and lived in Monrovia, Liberia before immigrating with her family to Canada due to civil war in 1990. Influenced by her African roots and inspired by rich fabrics, Korto began producing beautifully chic clothing and accessories for women of all sizes and shapes. After working as an independent fashion designer for 15 years, Korto followed her dreams and broke into the public eye in 2008 during the 5th season of Bravo TV’s hit show Project Runway.
Fri., Feb. 19, Open Class: African American Cultural Identities
1-1:45PM, Search Hall 313
Professor Marcella McCoy Deh (JSLA 331)
Tues., Feb. 23, The African American Experience Through Our Eyes and Yours
6PM, Kanbar Performance Space
Sponsored by Black Student Union
This event will feature a series of monologues about issues that African Americans face in today's society. They can range from small issues like not being able to find our shades of makeup to more pressing issues such as black on black crime and colorism.
Every Thursday , Black Student Union Meetings
6PM, Tuttleman, room 109
Join members of BSU to find out about current programs and activities, and help plan upcoming events.
SOUL Food Luncheon & Dinner Series: Soul food is derived from prized southern dishes during the American slavery era. It's an African American cuisine and Soul Food is mostly known as Southern or comfort food, is the foundation for bringing back memories of family dinners and special celebrations. This method of cooking also introduced the foundation from which many popular dishes are made from today.
Enjoy soul food on the following dates:
Feb. 2, 2010 - Common Thread
Feb. 3, 2010 - Ravehill Dining Hall (dinner)
Feb. 9, 2010 - Common Thread
Feb. 10, 2010 - Ravehill Dining Hall (dinner)
Feb. 16, 2010 - Common Thread
Feb. 17, 2010 - Ravehill Dining Hall (dinner)
Feb. 23, 2010 - Common Thread
Feb. 24, 2010 - Ravehill Dining Hall (dinner)
The Soul Food Series is coordinated with the support of Dining Services.
Office of Student Development Programs
Community Service | First Year Experience | Spiritual Development
The Kanbar Campus Center, Suite 311
phone (215) 951-2634
fax (215) 951-2644
