Black History Month (BHM) Calendar

February 2008

"The Magnificent African Cake" Film and Discussion
Monday, February 4, 2008
4:30 p.m.
204 Brower Hall, South Campus
Contact: Gregory DeFreitas
Sponsored by the Labor Studies Program.

Conversation with Willie Cole
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
7 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus
Contemporary and cutting-edge African-American artist Willie Cole transforms ordinary domestic objects into powerful works, embedded with references to West African religion, mythology and culture. He will be discussing the cultural influences found in his works.
Contact: (516) 463-5672
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum.

Howardena Pindell: An Artist's Evolution
Thursday, February 7, 2008
4:30 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus
Howardena Pindell is a renowned African-American artist and author. In this dynamic guest lecture, Ms. Pindell discusses her evolution as an artist, and the impact of the world's events upon her work.
Contact: (516) 463-5672
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum.

Black History Month Opening Reception
Thursday, February 7, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th Floor, South Campus
Contact: Pamela Phayme
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs.

Unforgettable: A Musical Tribute to Nat King Cole
Sunday, February 10, 2008
2 p.m.
Monroe Lecture Center Theater
California Avenue, South Campus
Contact: Hofstra Cultural Center
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Cultural Center.

"When the Levees Broke: A Requiem for Hurricane Katrina"
A Spike Lee Film
Multicultural Film and Discussion Series
Monday, February 11, 2008
6 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus
Contact: Pamela Phayme
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs, and
ALFSA.

Willie Lynch: Racism and American Society Today
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
9 p.m.
Middle Plaza Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Join members of the NAACP for an insightful discussion about the infamousWillie Lynch Letter: The Making of a Slave, and its impact on American society today.
Contact: E-mail
Sponsored by the NAACP and the African Caribbean Society.

INROADS Information Session
Thursday, February 14, 2008
4 p.m.
The Career Center, South Campus
The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority students in the business industry, and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
Contact: Keesha Cameron
Sponsored by INROADS, Inc. and The Career Center.

Slavery: A Few Hundred Years and Counting
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
9 p.m.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus
Join the NAACP and speaker Jean Robert for a presentation and discussion addressing modern day slavery across the globe.
Contact: E-mail
Sponsored by the NAACP, NOAH Program , and the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs.

State of the Black Community Town Hall Meeting: The Campus and Beyond
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
4:30 p.m.
Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Contact: Malcolm Malone
This Educate '08 Program is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs.

Harlem Experiential Learning Trip
Saturday, February 23, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Students learn about the Harlem Renaissance by touring various Harlem Renaissance sites, neighborhoods and noted locations. The trip includes a soul food lunch, and concludes with a tour of the legendary Apollo Theater.
Contact: Pamela Phayme
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs, and Harlem Heritage Tours.

Immigration Raids: A Continuous Struggle
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
9 p.m.
Middle Plaza Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Contact: E-mail
Sponsored by the NAACP, and Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Black History Month Readings
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
11:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m. (Common Hour)
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Main Floor
Commemorate Black History Month with the Axinn Library, as students, faculty and staff read selections from works by or about individuals of African descent.
Contact: David Wooline
Sponsored by the Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library.

Guest Lecturer Bart Jones
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
11:15 a.m.-12:40 p.m. (Common Hour)
Location is yet to be determined.
Join us for a guest lecture by renowned author and journalist Bart Jones. The lecture will be immediately followed by a question-and-answer session, facilitated by New York University scholar Angela Merino, and a book signing.
Contact: Benita Sampedro or Takashi Kanatsu
Sponsored by the Latin and Caribbean Studies Department.

Abstract Expressionism and the African-American Artist
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
3 p.m.
Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
Join guest lecturer, Dr. Jo-Ann Graham, for an illustrated talk exploring the acclaimed works of African-American artists in the historical and contemporary art world.
Contact: (516) 463-5672
Sponsored by Hofstra University Museum,New York Council for the Humanities.

Ebony Exposure Poetry Slam
Thursday, February 28, 2008
7 p.m.
Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Contact: Ryan Greene
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs, and the NAACP.

Harlem Cultural Tour
Friday, March 7, 2008
9:30 a.m.
The Hofstra University Museum invites you to discover the rich culture of Harlem. The tour includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the famous Apollo Theater, lunch at Sylvia's Restaurant, and a guided tour of the Studio Museum in Harlem.
$15, Hofstra students with ID.
Contact: (516) 463-5672
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum.

BHM Sponsors:
The Division of Student Affairs
Office of Multicultural and International Student Programs

BHM Co-Sponsors:
African Caribbean Society, African/Latino Fraternal Sororal Alliance (ALFSA), Axinn Library System, The Career Center, Hofstra University Cultural Center, Hofstra Gospel Ensemble, Hofstra University Museum, InTouch Arts Society, Labor Studies Department, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Department, NAACP, NOAH Program, and Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

BHM Off-Campus Sponsors:
Harlem Heritage Tours, New York Council for the Humanities, and INROADS, Inc.

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