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Sunday, February 01, 2009

MTU announces Black History Month events

HOUGHTON -- Michigan Technological University will recognize Black History Month this February with a series of events that celebrate African-American history and culture.

The importance of Black History Month is "to remember the struggles that African-Americans have had in the past, to recognize our accomplishments, and to enjoy the hopes of tomorrow," said Kari Brown, coordinator of this series of events.

A doctoral student, Brown is the interim coordinator of African-American Student Support in Educational Opportunity.

All events are open to the public.

The schedule of activities follows.

Sunday, Feb. 1 -- Throughout the month of February, the Carnegie Museum in Houghton will host an exhibit of pictures and bios of African-Americans who live and work in the Keweenaw community. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Thursdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

Monday, Feb. 2, noon -- A one-hour seminar on, and a sampling of, African crops and slave cuisine, Alumni Lounge A and B, Memorial Union Building. Learn about crops brought from Africa to North America during the slave trade and how they were used. You'll be able to sample some items.

Friday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. -- Black film festival, two short films, U115, Minerals and Materials Building: Hidden Heroes: African-American Women in WWII and From the Top of the Key, a chronicle of a mother trying to get her son into college. Enjoy pizza and pop.

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. -- Buffet, ethnic foods, Food Mall, Memorial Union

Wednesday, Feb. 11, noon -- Presentation, Black fraternities and sororities, Alumni Lounge A, Memorial Union

Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m. -- Reception, Carnegie Museum

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. -- "The 'N' Word," Alumni Lounge A, Memorial Union

Thursday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. -- "A Night in Harlem: Stompin' at the Savoy," lobby, Rozsa Center

Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. -- Open mic for songs and poems, G17–19, Wadsworth Hall

Thursday, Feb. 26, noon -- Lt. Col. Otha Thornton, US Army, Tech alumnus, Red Metal, Memorial Union

Friday, Feb. 27, 5 p.m. -- C. S. Giscombe, author, poet, editor, 134 Walker Arts Center

Saturday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. -- Dinner, Ballroom, Memorial Union

Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m. -- Music, food, and dancing, including a performance by the Detroit High School for the Fine and Performing Arts, Rozsa Center

Besides educational opportunity, sponsors of Black History Month include the Visiting Women and Minority Lecturer/Scholar Series, the city of Houghton, the Graduate Student Council, the Black Student Association, the African-American Students Organization, the Department of Humanities and Dining Services.

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