Philadelphia University Celebrates Black History Month

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Feb. 2 & Feb. 4, Hotel Rwanda hosted by Prof. Stephen Katz, Liberal Arts

11am, Tuttleman Auditorium

A 2004 historical drama film about the hotelier Paul Rusesabagina during the Rwandan Genocide of 1994. The film, which has been called an African Schindler's List, documents Rusesabagina's acts to save the lives of his family and more than a thousand other refugees, by granting them shelter in the besieged Hôtel des Mille Collines.

Feb. 4, Black Student Union Meeting

7pm, Tuttleman room 203

Join members of BSU to find out about current programs and activities, and help plan upcoming events.

Feb. 12, Inauguration Panel moderated by Prof. Robert Koulish, Law & Society

11:30am, Kanbar Campus Center, room 312. 

Come hear about the personal stories and see pictures from PhilaU students who attended the historic inauguration of President Obama.

Feb. 13, CAB sponsored Movie "Radio"

8pm, Tuttleman Auditorium

Feb. 15, America I AM: The African American Imprint

2pm, Bus leaves PhilaU at 1pm, National Constitution Center.

RSVP required at Student Development, KCC 311

This exhibition presents a historical continuum of pivotal moments in courage, conviction, and creativity that solidifies the undeniable imprint of African Americans across the nation and around the world. It provides context to how African Americans have contributed to and shaped American culture across four core areas: economic, socio-political, cultural, and spiritual, up to present-day events, including the inauguration of the first African American president.

Feb. 18 - BSU Recognition Event

6:30pm, Tuttleman Auditorium
BSU will be recognizing its members, along with faculty & staff that have positively contributed to and impacted the university community.  The organization will also be recognizing the recipient of our "Scholar of the Year Award who will be receiving a monetary award of $1000. Light refreshments will be provided.

Black History Month Service Event (details forthcoming from Missy)

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. 4, 2009 - Ravehill Dining Hall (dinner)

Feb. 5, 2009 - Common Thread

Feb. 11, 2009 - Ravehill Dining Hall (dinner)

Feb. 12, 2009 - Common Thread

Feb. 18, 2009 - Ravehill Dining Hall (dinner)

Feb. 19, 2009 - Common Thread

Feb. 25, 2009 - Ravehill Dining Hall (dinner)

Feb. 26, 2009 - Common Thread

Soul Food Lunch Series is coordinated with the support of Dining Services

Office of Student Development Programs
Division of Student Life
(215) 951-2634