February 2012 Events
The Art's Day
Monday, February 6th, 2012
All Day
Multicultural Center (Shapell Lounge)
Stop by Igwebuike Table outside the MCC to enjoy and share the artistic contributions such as music, art and poetry, by past, present a future African American pioneers. One feature will be the “I AM” board where the SCU community will have the opportunity to anonymously write however they define or describe themselves.
Co-sponsored by Igwebuike, the Ethnic Studies Program and the Office for Multicultural Learning.
Book talk by Ralph Richard Banks: Is Marriage for White People?
Monday, February 6th, 2012
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Santa Clara Central Park Library
In celebration of Black History Month, Stanford Law Professor Ralph Richard Banks will discuss his book: Is Marriage for White People? How the African American Marriage Decline Affects Everyone. Why are American wives more likely to outlearn and be better educated than husbands? How have these changes shaped relationships? Prof. Banks explores the lives of the black middle class and the implications of the African American experience for people of all races.
To reserve space please call (408) 615-2900.
Black Out Week
Monday-Friday, February 6th-10th, 2012
All Day
Multicultural Center (Shapell Lounge)
Come Check out the MCC offices and Igwebuike for interactive and educational events for the community in Honor of Black History Month.
Co-sponsored by Igwebuike, the Ethnic Studies Program and the Office for Multicultural Learning.
Language Matters: Creating Welcoming Spaces for Students of All Genders and Sexualities
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
12 noon - 1:15 pm
Wiegand Room (Arts and Sciences Building)
This hands-on workshop will feature exercises and strategies for creating a welcoming space for students that respects the variety of expressions of gender and sexuality in the SCU student community. Lester Deanes, Laura Ellingson, Eileen Elrod, and Mary Ho will facilitate exercises designed to help faculty and staff reflect on how we use language and structure activities in classes and programs in ways that foster awareness and respect for LGBTQ and transgender students, while emphasizing the ways in which everyone can reflect on their own understanding of gender.
Lunch will be served. If you're interested in attending, please RSVP by Thursday, February 2nd.
The LGBTQ Allies is a joint initiative by the Office for Multicultural Learning, Faculty Development, Office of Student Life and Womens' and Gender Studies.
Love Jones
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Doors open 7:30 pm
Show starts 8:00 pm
Locatelli Center
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that unfortunately he was not able to see come into fruition: “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." We celebrate a demonstration of the dream through the different talents of the SCU community, from dance, singing, skits and other creative arts groups. You will surely be entertained and reminded of the equity and unity MLK and many other pioneers dreamed about.
For more information, please contact Kristyn Heath.
Co-sponsored by Igwebuike, the Ethnic Studies Program, the Multicultural Center and the Office for Multicultural Learning.
Webinar - LGBT on Campus:
Three Critical Issues to Consider in 2012
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Kennedy Commons
Join our expert presenters as they bring a voice to the LGBT population on campus and equip administrators, faculty, staff and campus policy-makers with the knowledge and awareness to implement changes to improve the campus climate for LGBT people.
The three critical concerns addressed in this webinar include:
• The academic success and persistence of students identifying as sexual and/or gender minorities,
• The emotional health, mental health and safety of LGBT students,
• LGBT students' intersecting identities in areas such as students of color, student-athletes, spirituality, etc.
Please RSVP to
Pauline Nguyen if you wish to attend.
Co-sponsored by Office for Multicultural Learning.
Soul Food Dinner
Sunday, February 26th, 2012
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kennedy Commons
Donation at the door.
Join Igwebuike for their annual soul food dinner where different members of the African American Community, including parents cook different dishes for your culinary delight.
Co-sponsored by Igwebuike, the Ethnic Studies Program, the Multicultural Center and the Office for Multicultural Learning.
The Black Power Mixtape 1967--1975"
Monday, February 27th, 2012
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Screening Room A (Learning Commons and Library)
Join Dr. Jamie Walker in screening "The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975," a documentary which humanizes the goals and activists involved in the Black Power Movement while showcasing never before seen footage with Angela Davis, Stokely Carmichael, and numerous others who were committed to social justice and change. The film combines music, startling 16mm footage (lying undiscovered in the cellar of Swedish Television for 30 years), and contemporary audio interviews from leading African-American artists, activists, musicians and scholars. Screening time: 1 hour and 40 min.
Co-sponsored by Igwebuike, the Ethnic Studies Program and the Office for Multicultural Learning.
African American Involvement during the World Wars
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Time TBA
Location TBA
The community will be discussing the movie Red Tails and highlight some of the realities portrayed in the film and the involvement of African Americans during a time that their involvement wasn’t entirely recognized. Dr. Tony Hazard, the new Ethnic Studies hired professor who is working on a book/manuscript called, "Postwar Anti-racism: The US Unesco and "Race", 1945-1968" will also be talking about the impact of African American World War involvement had on the civil rights movements and such.
Co-sponsored by Igwebuike, the Ethnic Studies Program and the Office for Multicultural Learning.
