Showcase of Upcoming Events
Igwebuike and the Office for Multicultural Learning proudly announce the events for Black History Month 2008. Each year Santa Clara University celebrates Black History month in February, in events coordinated through the Office for Multicultural Learning. All events are sponsored by Igwebuike and the Office of Multicultural Learning Office unless otherwise indicated.
Wednesday, February 1
Bum Rush Benson
Benson Memorial Center, 7:00 PM
This is an annual event that Igwebuike puts on to kick off the beginning of Black History Month.
The members of Igwebuike celebrate the beginning of Black History month by coming together as a group, rushing into Benson Memorial Center, singing the Black National Anthem, and announcing the start of Black History Month.
Wednesday, February 2
Heart of Lady Day : A Tribute to Billie Holiday
Recital Hall, 8:00 pm
Internationally- acclaimed jazz singer Kim Nalley performs her moving tribute to Billie Holiday, passionately bringing to life this legendary jazz superstar through a concert of Holidays most memorable songs.
Reservations recommended, Tickets $5-$12.
Please contact Suzanne Butler for more information.
Wednesday, February 8
Soul Food Dinner
Kennedy Commons, 7:30 pm
This is an older tradition that we will be bringing back. Members of Igwebuike will come together and prepare a meal of traditional African-American dishes. This dinner is a great way to show off another aspect of black culture during Black History Month.
Please contact Kendra Okposo to purchase tickets.
Wednesday, February 13
Love Jones Cafe
The Bronco, 7:30 pm
Love Jones Cafe is Igwebuike's take on an open mic night in the Bronco.The event itself is planned out to incorporate live music, poetry, and other performances. The event is student run and the playbill is comprised of both SCU student acts and off campus performers. The show is followed by a party including a dj and dancing. This has been, and remains to be one of the most popular events on campus.
Tuesday, February 19
I Used the Term Negro and I was Firmly Corrected: African Liberation and Black Power
Benson Center, William Room, 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
Professor Robin Hayes presents her work on the relationship between the black power movement and African anti-colonialism. Her project draws from black newspapers, organizational archives and interviews with activists to examine encounters between the Black panther party, Organization of the Afro-American Unity and Independence movements in Algeria, Congo, Guinea,South Africa and Tanzania.
Please contact Mary Ho for more information.
Thursday, February 21
Igwebuike Fashion Show
Ibi Boutique in Franklin Square, 7:30 pm
The Igwebuike Fashion Show is a fun event that not only celebrates the history of style in the Black community, but also this year will celebrate black entrepreneurship as two of Igwebuike's alumni will have their clothing lines featured in the show. The show highlights the cultural influences that spurred changes in style over the last century.
Saturday,February 22,23, 24
Tunnel of Oppression “Experience. Reflect. Act”
Benson Parlors, 22nd (12-8pm) 23rd and 24th(12-5pm)
In our day to day world, our classmates, neighbors, friends, family, members, and ourselves live in the harsh reality of being recipients of oppression. Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive program which allows participants to walk through various forms of oppression and experience the personal effects of that oppression.
Please contact Elizabeth Iten for information.
Tuesday, February 26th
Percival Everett Reading
Mission Room, Benson Center, 5:00 pm
African American novelist Percival Everett on Tuesday, February 26, 5:00, the Mission Room, Benson. Everett is the author of fifteen novels, three collections of short fiction, and a collection of poetry and has received numerous awards. He is Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern California.
A master storyteller whose work often incorporates satire, Everett will read from his new novel, The Water Cure. When Ishmael Kidder's eleven-year-old daughter is brutally murdered, he kidnaps the main suspect and tortures him in the basement of his home. In this novel, Everett draws on elements of Western philosophy, language theory, and military intelligence reports, boldly confronting the legacy of the Bush presidency.
This event is cosponsored by the Creative Writing Program, the Ethnic Studies Program, the Santa Clara Review, the Department of English, and the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Wednesday, February 27
The Mammy Project
Fess Parker Studio Thater, 7:00 pm
One women show transforming an oppressive stereotype into a celebration
of the power we gain from knowing and understanding the history.
Please reserve tickets at WGST.
Women of Color Network will host reception from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Fess Parker Foyer
RSVP for reception to Pauline Nguyen.
Events brought to you by the Office for Multicultural Learning - Office of the Provost, Igwebuike, Ethnic Studies, Center of Performing Arts, Political Science, Women's and Gender Studies, RLC's, Office of Student Life, Provost Council’s on Diversity, Multicultural Learning and Inclusive Excellence, RLC Advisors, SCCAP, GASPED, Fine By Me, MCC, Peer Health Educators, 1 in 4,Every 2 Minutes, Santa Clarans for Social Justice, Justice and the Arts Initiative, Feminists United, Theatre Department, Associated Students.
All events are FREE unless otherwise indicated. For more information on these events, please contact Mary Ho at the Office for Multicultural Learning at 408.551.7171. In compliance with the ADA/504 please direct your accomodation requests to the Office for Multicultural Learning at 408-551-7152, 72 hours prior to the event.
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