Penn State campuses celebrate, commemorate Black History Month

2月ruary 2024 events include speakers, 表演s, exhibits, transcribe-a-thons and more
“’Where Beauty’s At’: Expressions of Black Visual 文化” exhibition graphic

"Where Beauty's At": Expressions of Black Visual 文化2月. 2-Sept. 9, Eberly Family Special Collections 图书馆, 104 Paterno 图书馆. Drawing upon Penn State's Special Collections and University Archives, the exhibition explores historical and creative works by Black writers and artists and considers the relationship between history, 政治, creativity and visual expression. 展出的作品包括诗歌海报, 海报, book cover designs, 相册和艺术家的书.

Credit: Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The last week of 2月ruary 2024 still offers a few events across campuses for Black History Month, 包括澳门威尼斯人官网白兰地酒学院, 哈里斯堡, 迪金森法律, 利哈伊谷, Shenango, 和纽约. 除了, several exhibits are still available to visitors at Penn State 大学公园, Brandywine and 哈里斯堡.

Penn State 大学公园:

  • “世代:庆祝黑人设计师” 展览, throughout 2月ruary, on display on the monitor in the lobby of the Stuckeman Family Building. Compiled by Stuckeman professors Cathy Braasch and Marc Miller, the exhibition features designers from the three disciplines of the Stuckeman School — Architecture, 平面设计, and Landscape Architecture. One hundred twenty-five years of design innovation and leadership are highlighted —recognizing trailblazers like Beverly Greene, the first female African American licensed architect in the United States; emerging professionals like typeface designer Osmond Tshuma; and rising role models like Ujijji Davis Williams, founder of JIMA Studio.
  • "Where Beauty's At": Expressions of Black Visual 文化2月. 2-Sept. 9, Eberly Family Special Collections 图书馆, 104 Paterno 图书馆. Drawing upon Penn State's Special Collections and University Archives, the exhibition explores historical and creative works by Black writers and artists and considers the relationship between history, 政治, creativity and visual expression. 展出的作品包括诗歌海报, 海报, book cover designs, 相册和艺术家的书.

Penn State Brandywine:

  • 费城的黑色欢乐:摄影展 All 2月ruary, Student Union. Daniel Jackson of Embassy: Interactive interprets Philadelphia’s vibrant streetscapes through photography and video, creating visual narratives and telling stories through the lens.

Penn State 迪金森法律:

  • 社区对话院长丹尼尔M. 康威- 1 p.m. 星期四,2月. 29, in Room 112, 迪金森法律. This event is In honor of both Black History Month and Women's History Month, and is hosted by Student Services in partnership with American Constitution Society, BLSA, and Women's Law Caucus. 庆祝黑人历史月, Penn State 迪金森法律’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) has announced a number of events in 2月ruary. For more information about any of these events, contact BLSA President Romario R. 特在 (电子邮件保护).

Penn State 哈里斯堡:

  • 黑人历史月数字显示幻灯片 During the Month of 2月ruary. 将展示幻灯片以纪念过去和现在, Black 教职员工 and celebrate their contributions to the Penn State 哈里斯堡 community.
  • 黑人历史月庆祝午宴-教育, Celebration and Transformation at Penn State 哈里斯堡 — 星期四,2月. 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.首都联合大厦210室. Event will celebrate past, present and future Black individuals within the Penn State 哈里斯堡 community.

Penn State 利哈伊谷:

  • 宾州州立大学非裔美国人编年史 12:15 p.m. 星期三,2月. 宾州立大学利哈伊谷分校,135室,28号. 尊敬的澳门威尼斯人官网校友Darryl B. 黛西,1983届毕业生,将讨论他的网站, 澳门威尼斯人官网非裔美国人编年史," which shares more than 110 years of the rich contributions, struggles and successes of African American Penn Staters in an effort to help inspire and empower students, 教职员工, and reconnect African American alumni to the University. 

Penn State Shenango:

  • Quartez Harris Poetry Reading — 12:15 p.m. 星期一,2月. 26, in Lecture Hall 223. "We Made It to School Alive,哈里斯的第二部诗集, was inspired by his work as a teacher and gives voice to the experiences of the children he works with every day who deal with issues of gun violence, 贫困, educational challenges and more.
  • Film: "Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL" — 12:15 p.m. 星期三,2月. 28, in Lecture Hall 222. 由多元化电影系列主办.

宾州州立大学约克分校

  • Dwennimmen African Dance 社区 African Dance and Drum workshop — 12:15 p.m. 星期二,2月. 27, Precision Custom Components 社区 Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student 社区 Center. 该项目免费向公众开放. Dwennimmen非洲舞蹈社团, based in 哈里斯堡, was born eight years ago out of the love that Lark Daniel has for African dance and her desire to share it with the community. Participants will learn history specific to the traditional dance and drums being taught and how the instruments are made. 除了, those attending will learn a traditional song to go with the dance movements.

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编者注:原文如下.

Penn State campuses across the commonwealth will be holding events in honor of Black History Month. Here’s a look at some of the events and opportunities taking place at the University’s campuses during the month of 2月ruary. This list will be updated as events are added throughout the month.

Penn State 大学公园

“世代:庆祝黑人设计师” 展览, throughout 2月ruary, on display on the monitor in the lobby of the Stuckeman Family Building. Compiled by Stuckeman professors Cathy Braasch and Marc Miller, the exhibition features designers from the three disciplines of the Stuckeman School — Architecture, 平面设计, and Landscape Architecture. One hundred twenty-five years of design innovation and leadership are highlighted —recognizing trailblazers like Beverly Greene, the first female African American licensed architect in the United States; emerging professionals like typeface designer Osmond Tshuma; and rising role models like Ujijji Davis Williams, founder of JIMA Studio.

"Where Beauty's At": Expressions of Black Visual 文化2月. 2-Sept. 9, Eberly Family Special Collections 图书馆, 104 Paterno 图书馆. Drawing upon Penn State's Special Collections and University Archives, the exhibition explores historical and creative works by Black writers and artists and considers the relationship between history, 政治, creativity and visual expression. 展出的作品包括诗歌海报, 海报, book cover designs, 相册和艺术家的书.

Welcome Event Dance Party — 6 p.m. 星期日,2月. 国立大学市政大楼201室4室. Join Penn State dance groups as they perform to welcome the Ephrat Asherie Dance company to the community. 之后, be ready to share your own moves during a dance party featuring a local DJ and light refreshments. The event is free, but registration is required.

《威尼斯人娱乐信誉平台》电影放映 — 7 p.m. 星期一,2月. 5132 Flex剧院,HUB-Robeson中心. "Check Your Body at the Door" is a film about underground 房子 dancers and dancing in New York City’s golden decade, 1990年代. Featuring interviews and rare dance footage with legendary New York club dancers, the documentary reveals the virtuosity of the eclectic urban dance style. The film will be followed by a Q&A with the dancers from the film who are also part of Ephrat Asherie's work "Underscored." The event is free, but registration is required.

艾弗拉特·阿舍里·丹斯的《威尼斯人娱乐信誉平台》 — 7:30 p.m. 周五,2月. 7, Eisenhower Auditorium. "Underscored" is a living archive of five generations of New York City club dancers. Celebrating and investigating their connections to the club scene from the 1970s until today, this work features Ephrat Asherie Dance ensemble members and club legends Archie Burnett, 勃拉姆斯的《威尼斯人娱乐信誉平台》和米歇尔·桑德斯, 反思几十年来的文化反思风格, including breaking, 嘻哈, 房子, 时尚, waacking and hustle. 

道格拉斯日2024转录马拉松 Noon-3 p.m. 星期三,2月. 14, multiple Penn State locations; the 大学公园 event will be held at Mann Assembly Room with a simulcast from Foster Auditorium, first floor Paterno 图书馆. 注册在这里 to participate in the 道格拉斯的一天 Transcribe-a-Thon at 大学公园. This event is open to 教师, staff, students and community members. 道格拉斯的一天 is an annual program that marks the birth of Frederick Douglass. 每年, thousands of people gather to help create new and freely available resources for learning about Black history. This year’s event features Douglass' correspondence from the 图书馆 of Congress. 活动参与者将尝试转录所有8个,731 (digitized) pages of his correspondence in one day. Presented by Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research, a partnership of the College of the Liberal Arts 和美国niversity Libraries, and the 图书馆 of Congress.

Black History 101 Mobile Museum10 a.m. 到3点.m.2月. 21, 129 ABC HUB-Robeson Center. 黑人历史101移动博物馆, established by educator and scholar Khalid el-Hakim in 1995, 一个著名的仓库是否超过10个,000 original artifacts ranging from the trans-Atlantic slave trade to 嘻哈 文化, with a diverse collection of authentic documents bearing the signatures of revered figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Davis, Carter G. 伍德森,玛丽·麦克劳德·白求恩等等. 从中午到下午一点将有一位专题演讲者.m. to give context on the museum. Food also will be provided. 点击这里了解更多.

Penn State 阿宾顿

道格拉斯日2024转录马拉松 正午到p.m. 星期三,2月. 14, 阿宾顿 Campus 图书馆. This event is open to 教师, staff, students and community members. 道格拉斯的一天 is an annual program that marks the birth of Frederick Douglass. 每年, thousands of people gather to help create new and freely available resources for learning about Black history. This year’s event features Douglass' correspondence from the 图书馆 of Congress. 活动参与者将尝试转录所有8个,731 (digitized) pages of his correspondence in one day. Presented by Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research, a partnership of the College of the Liberal Arts 和美国niversity Libraries, and the 图书馆 of Congress.

阿宾顿之家:爵士俱乐部体验 6–8:30, 周五,2月. 16、宴会厅. 有没有想过在爵士俱乐部是什么感觉? This event is the perfect ambiance for you to experience! Join the Black Student Union and Soul Harmony for an eventful evening to remember. 注册在这里.

闪耀你的光芒:一个BSU x ACSU展示 6–8 p.m.2月4日. 9、萨瑟兰. Do you have talent? 你想向人们展示你的能耐吗? Shine your light with the Black Student Union and Afro-Caribbean Student Union! 注册在这里.

Penn State Altoona

一步非洲! 表演 6:30 p.m. 周五,2月. 23, Wolf Kuhn Theatre. 一步非洲! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. It blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. 演出免费向公众开放.

第24届年度非裔美国人读书会2月. 18-19, various times, locations. 今年的主题, “黑生态,” celebrates environmental writing by Black authors who examine the human relationship with the more-than-human world. 所有活动均免费向公众开放.

除了 to a 2月.18 community dinner and a 2月. 19“星期一马拉松”开放麦克风活动(sign up to read here),举办两场专题讲座. 从中午到下午一点.m. 2月. 19, Carolyn Finney will offer a keynote presentation in the Titelman Study. A Zoom option is available. 芬尼是《澳门威尼斯人官网》的专栏作家, as well as an artist-in-residence and the environmental studies professor of practice in the Franklin Environmental Center at Middlebury College. 下午五点半.m. 2月. 19, featured author Tyree Daye will offer a reading of his works in the Titelman Study, followed by a book signing. Daye is an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is the author of the poetry collections "a little bump in the earth,”“红衣主教," and "River Hymns,,并获得了美国作家协会/霍尼克曼第一图书奖. 更多细节请看下面的报道.

Penn State Behrend

Rhythms of Life Series — noon Thursday, 2月. 布鲁诺咖啡馆. The Papa Mbaya African Ensemble will perform traditional dances and drum 音乐 from Senegal as part of the Rhythms of Life Series. 该系列, which is sponsored by Behrend’s Office of Educational 股本 and Diversity Programs and the Student Activity Fee, features a variety of 音乐, 来自世界各地的舞蹈和故事. 所有演出均免费向公众开放. Details are at the Rhythms of Life Series webpage.

非裔美国人硬币、货币和邮票展览 — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 星期四,2月. Reed Wintergarden和McGarvey Commons街15号. A collection of coins, currency and stamps that feature Black Americans will be displayed in the Reed Union Building Wintergarden and in McGarvey Commons. 该系列由克利夫顿J. 棕色(的), founder of the African American Inventors and Inventions Traveling Museum, 庆祝黑人的卓越:美国.S. government has minted commemorative medals featuring Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson and Rosa Parks, 和美国.S. 美国邮政发行了纪念布克·T·布克的邮票. 华盛顿,弗雷德里克·道格拉斯和其他人.

宾州州立银行

Black History Month Spirit Week — 2月. 5-9. All members of the Penn State community are encouraged to dress in alignment with daily themes.

Boogie Down Skate Party — 10 p.m.–midnight, 周六,2月. 10、Skateaway(宾夕法尼亚州希灵顿兰开斯特派克2275号). 门票预售8美元,现场15美元.

Black Excellence Dinner — 7 p.m. 星期四,2月. 帕金斯学生中心1号多功能厅. 在这里登记参加黑人杰出晚宴. Students and members gather to celebrate Black History Month.

“在伯克做黑人”(对公众开放)- 5:30-7:30 p.m. 周五,2月. 珀金斯学生中心礼堂23号. "Being Black at Berks" is an annual showcase hosted by the Black Student Union. The event began in 2019 and provides a venue for members of the student organization and larger campus community to showcase their talents, 文化 and experiences. 这项活动历来得到了很好的支持, 与伯克的员工, 教师, 学生和当地社区成员参加. Past events have showcased segments on hair and skin care and artistic 表演s. This year, an added highlight features arts and 文化 displays in the Freyberger Gallery.

道格拉斯日2024转录马拉松 Noon-3 p.m. 星期三,2月. 14, Thun 图书馆 137. This event is open to 教师, staff, students and community members. 道格拉斯的一天 is an annual program that marks the birth of Frederick Douglass. 每年, thousands of people gather to help create new and freely available resources for learning about Black history. This year’s event features Douglass' correspondence from the 图书馆 of Congress. 活动参与者将尝试转录所有8个,731 (digitized) pages of his correspondence in one day. Presented by Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research, a partnership of the College of the Liberal Arts 和美国niversity Libraries, and the 图书馆 of Congress.

Penn State Brandywine

Blooms of Heritage: A floral celebration of Black History Month2月. 5, 5-7 p.m., Student Union 114-117. Embrace the beauty of Black History Month in a floral celebration. Craft your own floral arrangement highlighting the king protea flowering plant, 是南非传统的象征.

黑人学生会:黑人桌谈 2月. 7, 6-9 p.m., Student Union 114-117. Join the Black Student Union in an interactive discussion around goals and dreams. Participants will have the opportunity to design a tote bag during the discussion.

与瓦莱丽·欧文共进灵魂食品午餐 2月. 20、中午至下午1:15.m., Student Union 114-117. Valerie Erwin is a longtime Philadelphia chef and social justice activist. She will present the story of African 食物 in America beyond soul 食物. Erwin will weave together the story of 食物s that remained virtually unchanged from Africa to America, dishes that morphed to accommodate new ingredients and circumstances, 以及大量在美国发明的菜肴. A soul 食物 meal will be served.

〇黑色晚会 2月. 23, 7-11 p.m., Student Union 114-117. 由黑人学生会提出, the Black Gala embraces the beauty of Black 文化 and accomplishments. Dress in your finest cultural attire and join us for a celebration of unity, pride and excellence.

费城的黑色欢乐:摄影展 All 2月ruary, Student Union. Daniel Jackson of Embassy: Interactive interprets Philadelphia’s vibrant streetscapes through photography and video, creating visual narratives and telling stories through the lens.

Penn State 迪金森法律

庆祝黑人历史月, Penn State 迪金森法律’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) has announced a number of events in 2月ruary. For more information about any of these events, contact BLSA President Romario R. 特在 (电子邮件保护).

  • Curtilage Comeback Block Party — 3 p.m. 周五,2月. 9, in Commons, 迪金森法律. Sponsored by the BLSA.
  • 《澳门威尼斯人官网》纪录片放映及接待 2:30 p.m. 星期四,2月. 15, in Room 110 and Apfelbaum Family Courtroom and Auditorium, 迪金森法律.
  • Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association Convention & 〇颁奖晚会 6 p.m. 周六,2月. 17, in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Black Minds Matter & 〇家庭聚餐 5 p.m. 星期三,2月. 21, in Commons, 迪金森法律.
  • Social gathering at Hook & Flask Still Works — 6:30 p.m. 周五,2月. 23, 卡莱尔, 宾西法尼亚.
  • 社区对话院长丹尼尔M. 康威- 1 p.m. 星期四,2月. 29, in Room 112, 迪金森法律. This event is In honor of both Black History Month and Women's History Month, and is hosted by Student Services in partnership with American Constitution Society, BLSA, and Women's Law Caucus.

澳门威尼斯人官网杜波依斯分校

  • BHM Trivia Tuesday — 12:15–1:15 p.m. 2月. 6.
  • 梦想艺术展 4-7 p.m. 2月. 28. Open to the public.

Penn State Fayette

“运动的音乐”黑人历史展览 10 a.m. 到3点.m. 星期二,2月. 20, 社区 Center. This event is open to 教师, staff, students and community members. Explore the rhythmic journey of resilience and empowerment at the Black History 101 Mobile Museum “Music of the Movement” exhibit.  Immerse yourself in powerful artifacts of the Black experience that gave inspiration, 给嘻哈文化带来希望和解放. 咨询电话:724-430-4271.

道格拉斯日2024转录马拉松 Noon-3 p.m. 星期三,2月. 14, Eberly Building 113. This event is open to 教师, staff, students and community members. 道格拉斯的一天 is an annual program that marks the birth of Frederick Douglass. 每年, thousands of people gather to help create new and freely available resources for learning about Black history. This year’s event features Douglass' correspondence from the 图书馆 of Congress. 活动参与者将尝试转录所有8个,731 (digitized) pages of his correspondence in one day. Presented by Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research, a partnership of the College of the Liberal Arts 和美国niversity Libraries, and the 图书馆 of Congress.

Penn State Greater Allegheny

道格拉斯日2024转录马拉松 Noon-3 p.m. 星期三,2月. 14, J. Clarence Kelly 图书馆. This event is open to 教师, staff, students and community members. 道格拉斯的一天 is an annual program that marks the birth of Frederick Douglass. 每年, thousands of people gather to help create new and freely available resources for learning about Black history. This year’s event features Douglass' correspondence from the 图书馆 of Congress. 活动参与者将尝试转录所有8个,731 (digitized) pages of his correspondence in one day. Presented by Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research, a partnership of the College of the Liberal Arts 和美国niversity Libraries, and the 图书馆 of Congress.

Penn State Great Valley

道格拉斯日2024转录马拉松 Noon-3 p.m. 星期三,2月. 14, Great Valley 图书馆. This event is open to 教师, staff, students and community members. 道格拉斯的一天 is an annual program that marks the birth of Frederick Douglass. 每年, thousands of people gather to help create new and freely available resources for learning about Black history. This year’s event features Douglass' correspondence from the 图书馆 of Congress. 活动参与者将尝试转录所有8个,731 (digitized) pages of his correspondence in one day. Presented by Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research, a partnership of the College of the Liberal Arts 和美国niversity Libraries, and the 图书馆 of Congress.

Penn State 哈里斯堡

黑人历史月数字显示幻灯片 During the Month of 2月ruary. 将展示幻灯片以纪念过去和现在, Black 教职员工 and celebrate their contributions to the Penn State 哈里斯堡 community.

阅读365 - 到2月. Penn State 哈里斯堡 Read 365 readers are selecting to read books to celebrate Black History month. For more information, please contact Alyson Garland, Diversity and Educational 股本 Committee (DEEC) Project Lead at (电子邮件保护).

文化s of Movement Series - STEP非洲! 车间, 星期四,2月. 15, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Capital Union Building, Room 219. This is an entry level workshop and a general introduction to the style of dance known as "Step.“欢迎所有学生参加. This workshop is a companion event to the theatrical 表演 at 7 p.m.

文化s of Movement Series - STEP非洲! — 星期四,2月. 15, 7-9 p.m., Mukund Kulkarni Theatre in the Student Enrichment Center. Penn State 哈里斯堡 Kinesiology's 文化s of Movement Series presents STEP Afrika! 舞蹈团, 谁在世界上最大的舞台上表演过, for an entertaining and educational exploration of the Step dance style deeply rooted in African American 文化. This is the first event in a series that brings together the science of kinesiology and the styles of dance and movement associated with different 文化s. Register to attend on 参与 或者在这个链接上.

Trip to Gamut Theater Play – The Jackson Rooming House: Music’s Resting Place — 周六,2月. 17, 6:15-9:30 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month and explore the Jackson Room House, a place that played a special and significant role in 哈里斯堡’s African American History. Students can register for this free event on 参与 at http://bit.ly/3u07hYT.

参观国家非裔美国人历史博物馆 & 文化 周六,2月. 24, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 往返华盛顿特区的学生巴士交通.C. to visit the National Museum of African American History and 文化. For more details and to register, 访问进行.

黑人历史月庆祝午宴-教育, Celebration and Transformation at Penn State 哈里斯堡 — 星期四,2月. 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.首都联合大厦210室. Event will celebrate past, present and future Black individuals within the Penn State 哈里斯堡 community.

Penn State 利哈伊谷

"Research and Clinical Insights on the State of Black Girls" presented by Marline Francois-Madden — 12:30 p.m. 星期四,2月. 15, 135室. Join the owner and clinical director of Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center, Huffington Post contributor, 畅销书《威尼斯人娱乐信誉平台》的作者," and 2007 Penn State alumna, Marline Francois-Madden 讨论黑人女孩的状况. Hosted by the Psychology Degree program at Penn State 利哈伊谷. 弗朗索瓦-马登治疗抑郁症患者, 焦虑, 创伤, relationship issues and life challenges for the last 15 years, and practices therapy from a humanistic approach — focusing on supporting the client to understand their fullest potential. Francois-Madden has presented to the Congressional Black Caucus for Women and Girls and was named by the White House as a Nominated Changemaker at the "State of the Women" summit during the Obama administration. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Penn State, 罗格斯大学社会工作硕士学位, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Montclair State University.

Black History Month Spirit Week 周一, 2月.19-Friday, 2月. 宾州立大学利哈伊谷中心大厅23号. Hosted by the Penn State 利哈伊谷 Black Student Union, the event features a week-long series of information tables and activities celebrating Black history and 文化.

宾州州立大学非裔美国人编年史 12:15 p.m. 星期三,2月. 宾州立大学利哈伊谷分校,135室,28号. 尊敬的澳门威尼斯人官网校友Darryl B. 黛西,1983届毕业生,将讨论他的网站, 澳门威尼斯人官网非裔美国人编年史," which shares more than 110 years of the rich contributions, struggles and successes of African American Penn Staters in an effort to help inspire and empower students, 教职员工, and reconnect African American alumni to the University. 

Penn State Schuylkill

道格拉斯日2024转录马拉松 Noon-3 p.m. 星期三,2月. 14号,奇莱蒂纪念图书馆主楼. This event is open to 教师, staff, students and community members. 道格拉斯的一天 is an annual program that marks the birth of Frederick Douglass. 每年, thousands of people gather to help create new and freely available resources for learning about Black history. This year’s event features Douglass' correspondence from the 图书馆 of Congress. 活动参与者将尝试转录所有8个,731 (digitized) pages of his correspondence in one day. Presented by Penn State’s Center for Black Digital Research, a partnership of the College of the Liberal Arts 和美国niversity Libraries, and the 图书馆 of Congress.

Penn State Scranton

黑鬼周 -在二月的第一个星期, Penn State Scranton's Black Student Union will hold "黑鬼周," to kick off the month. 活动包括:

  • 黑人历史月以文化美食拉开序幕, featuring local restaurant Caribbean Paradise at noon on 星期一,2月. 5, in The View Cafe.
  • 和黑人学生会一起唱卡拉ok,下午3点.m. 2月2日星期二. 6, in The View Cafe.
  • Black History Month Bingo, at noon on 星期三,2月. 7, in The View Cafe.
  • ZUZU African Acrobats 表演, 下午五点半.m. 2月4日. 8, in The View Cafe.
  • 黑鬼周 Family Feud, at noon on 周五,2月. 9, in The View Cafe.

Penn State Shenango

Black History Jeopardy — 12:15 p.m. 星期一,2月. 12, in the Great Hall. Shenango Student Affairs will host a "Jeopardy"-style game to highlight some of the most significant contributions African Americans have made to U.S. 文化.

Represent Your 文化 Event — 11 a.m. 星期三,2月. 14, in the Great Hall. The Shenango International 文化s Club invites the campus community to showcase its heritage using 音乐, 文化, 食物, 等., at an event in the Great Hall.

午餐 & 听- - - - - - 12:15 p.m. 星期三,2月. 21, in the Great Hall. Brandon Wiley from Opened Eves will be sharing his vision of creating an inclusive environment and fostering culturally conscious conversations that inspire community growth, and enjoy a taste of 文化 while you listen featuring 食物 from local diverse restaurants.

Quartez Harris Poetry Reading — 12:15 p.m. 星期一,2月. 26, in Lecture Hall 223. "We Made It to School Alive,哈里斯的第二部诗集, was inspired by his work as a teacher and gives voice to the experiences of the children he works with every day who deal with issues of gun violence, 贫困, educational challenges and more.

Film: "Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL" — 12:15 p.m. 星期三,2月. 28, in Lecture Hall 222. 由多元化电影系列主办.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Black History Month Celebration — 12:15-1:15 p.m. 星期三,2月. 21, Hayfield House Ballroom. 文学作品集的展柜, 音乐, photographs and art that will highlight the journey of African Americans throughout key eras of American history. 我们将提供茶点.

黑人历史月:发明家的宾果游戏 12:15-1:15 p.m. 周五,2月. 23, Student Commons Stage Area. No prior knowledge is necessary! This is a unique version of bingo, where you'll learn about everyday items invented by brilliant black minds and win prizes!

宾州州立大学

海报展示- Posters are being displayed throughout the campus during the month of 2月ruary in celebration of Black History Month and highlight important facts and celebrations. The poster series is sponsored by the 宾州州立大学 多样性、公平、包容和归属感 Committee.

ZUZU African Acrobats — Noon-1 p.m. 星期四,2月. 8, Rosie’s Café in the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student 社区 Center. 庆祝黑人历史月, the Zuzu African Acrobats will perform in Rosie’s Café in the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student 社区 Center. Hailing from Tanzania, ZUZU African Acrobats celebrate the two-thousand-year-old Bantu 文化 of East Africa. Each member of the cast has received special instructions from elders in the Bagamoyo Arts and Cultural Institute to perform these ancient traditions to audiences around the world. 该节目以快速金字塔建筑为特色, 地狱的边缘, 椅子上的平衡, 喜剧, 快速跳绳, 杂耍, 扭曲, 还有更多, set to high-energy, fast-paced Lingala 音乐. The group gained stardom after appearing on “America’s Got Talent” in 2009 where they were a semifinalist.

THINKFAST与黑人历史月主题的琐事 Noon-1:15 p.m. 星期三,2月. 21, Rosie’s Café in the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student 社区 Center. Test your knowledge on subjects with a Black History Month theme and play THINKFAST Trivia in Rosie’s Café in the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student 社区 Center on campus. Participants have a chance to learn something new and win cash prizes. 

Dwennimmen African Dance 社区 African Dance and Drum workshop — 12:15 p.m. 星期二,2月. 27, Precision Custom Components 社区 Room, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student 社区 Center. 该项目免费向公众开放. Dwennimmen非洲舞蹈社团, based in 哈里斯堡, was born eight years ago out of the love that Lark Daniel has for African dance and her desire to share it with the community. Participants will learn history specific to the traditional dance and drums being taught and how the instruments are made. 除了, those attending will learn a traditional song to go with the dance movements.

宾西法尼亚 College of Technology

Heroes of History display 每周9点开始.m.-5 p.m., on Wednesdays2月. 7 14 21 28. Each week will provides an overview of a “lesser-known” hero of Black history.

Penn College Discussion Series: “Race and Policing in America," 7-8 p.m. 星期一,2月. 宾夕法尼亚大学酒店,布什校园中心. 克雷格•米勒, 历史/政治学教授, will facilitate a discussion about the topic with David Bjorkman, 应急管理/社会科学讲师, and community figures.