Arkansas Tech University will celebrate Black History Month 2016 with a month-long series of events.
The events scheduled are designed to provide students with a variety of cultural, educational and social activities.
Black History Month at Arkansas Tech includes:
Monday, Feb. 1 – Kick Off Celebration
- Event begins at noon at Hindsman Bell Tower
- Official start of Black History Month at Arkansas Tech
- Participants invited to wear black and red
Monday, Feb. 1 – State of Black Lives
- Event begins at 6 p.m. in the Doc Bryan Lecture Hall
- Open discussion on current societal issues
- Sponsored by the African American Student Association
Thursday, Feb. 4 – Cultural Appropriations Forum
- Event begins at 7 p.m. in Room 138 of Rothwell Hall
- Open forum discussion on the difference between appreciation and appropriation
- Sponsored by the African American Student Association
Monday, Feb. 8 – Speed Dating
- Event begins at 6 p.m. in Room 242 of Doc Bryan
- Express your personality and meet new friends while finding your match
- Sponsored by the African American Student Association
Wednesday, Feb. 10 – DDI Training “LGBT SafeZone Ally Training”
- Event runs from 9 a.m. – noon in Room 242 of Doc Bryan
- Learn how to assist in creating safe spaces for students at Tech
- Register by emailing diversity@atu.edu
Thursday, Feb. 11 – Movie Night
- Event begins at 9 p.m. in the Doc Bryan Lecture Hall
- Watch the movie “Selma” and enjoy refreshments
- Sponsored by the Student Activities Board
Thursday, Feb. 11 – Equality Ball
- Event begins at 8 p.m in the Young Ballroom
- Students are invited to “dress as you wish” to raise awareness for equality
- Cost is $2
- Sponsored by Spectrum
Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Black History Month Keynote Address
- Event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Doc Bryan Lecture Hall
- Listen to COL George T. Hudgens (Ret.) discuss his experiences as a Tech student in a tough historical time
- Sponsored by the Department of Diversity and Inclusion and the Arkansas Tech College of Arts and Humanities
Wednesday, Feb. 17 – Celebration of Black Culture
- Event begins at 7 p.m. at Doc’s Place
- Performances honoring the importance of black culture
- Sponsored by the Department of Diversity and Inclusion and the United Voices of Praise
Tuesday, Feb. 23 – Open Mic Night
- Event begins at 8 p.m. in the Young Ballroom
- Participate with spoken word, music or poetry
- Sponsored by the African American Student Association
Thursday, Feb. 25 – Tech Talk
- Event begins at noon in Baz-Tech
- Open forum discussion on #blacklivesmatter and #alllivesmatter movements
Saturday, Feb. 27 – Arkansas Tech Basketball
- Games begin at 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. in Tucker Coliseum
- Enjoy basketball and a special student section to watch the games
Saturday, Feb. 27 – Line Dancing Lessons
- Event begins at 6 p.m. in the Young Ballroom
- Learn a variety of line dances
- Sponsored by ATU Dance Company, African American Student Association, United Voices of Praise, Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Psi Phi
Saturday, Feb. 27 – Evening of dancing and Fun
- Event begins at 10 p.m. in the Young Ballroom
- Perform a variety of line dances and enjoy refreshments
Sunday, Feb. 28 – Soul Food Sunday
- Event begins at 3 p.m. in the Young Ballroom
- Enjoy food, a musical presentation and guest speaker
- Sponsored by the Department of Diversity and Inclusion and Arkansas Tech’s African American Alumni Chapter
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