By: Adam Beam 1/31/2024
With the beginning of Black History Month less than 24 hours away, Shippensburg University's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have released the full schedule of events to celebrate throughout the month.
The list of events is as followed:
Black History Month Trivia
Thursday, February 1, 12-1 p.m.
CUB MPR A
Black History Month Kick-Off Event
Friday, February 2, 3:30 p.m.
Gilbert Hall 100
P.E.E.R.S. Kick-Off Event
Tuesday, February 6, 3:30 p.m.
Gilbert Hall 100
WITF Gospel Pre-Screening Event
*Featuring Harmonic Voices of Truth Gospel Choir
Thursday, February 8, 6:30 p.m.
CUB MPR
Free To Be Me + You Ballers Ball
Saturday, February 10, 8 p.m.
CUB MPR
Seeking Excellence Together (S.E.T.) Kick Off
Tuesday, February 13, 3:30 p.m.
Gilbert Hall
Dr. Robert Lesman Talk
*Black Cuban Author and Activist Lourdes Casal (1938-81)
Thursday, February 15, 4-4:30 p.m.
Rowland Hall 106
Speaker – Dr. Theresa Runstedtler
Thursday, February 15, 5 p.m.
CUB MPR B&C
B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. Bowtie Brunch
Saturday, February 17, 11 a.m.
CUB MPR
Impact Fellowship Black History Month Gospel Celebration
Sunday, February 18, 3 p.m.
CUB MPR
Studying While Black & Brown Presentation
Tuesday, February 20, 3:30 p.m.
Gilbert Hall 100
B.E.T. Black Experience Tribute: A Tribute to the Arts
Friday, February 23, 7 p.m.
Memorial Auditorium
B.E.T. Black Experience Tribute: A Tribute to the Arts
Saturday, February 24, 3 p.m.
Memorial Auditorium
Black is the Color of Love
A panel discussion about the state of Black love and intimacy
Tuesday, February 27, 6 p.m.
CUB MPR A
Black History Month Dinner
*Featuring various performances/displays
Thursday, February 29, 4 p.m.
Reisner Dining Hall
Live at the Apollo
Live music, free food, and chances to win prizes!
Thursday, February 29, 7 p.m.
Stewart Hall
Exhibit: Civil Rights Act of 1964: Before and After at Shippensburg University
Available from Approximately February 9-29
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library, Main level
*Dates, times and locations for any and all events are subject to change*