Feb. 1-28
Display Cases in Carrefour, Library, N Building, Sports Complex & Bookstore
Feb. 4
Film “The Witness from the Balcony of Room 306” – A-001H- 2:00pm-4:00pm
This is a powerful account into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, on that fateful day in
Memphis in 1968, as told by the man who was standing next to Dr. King when he was
assassinated at the Lorraine Hotel. We are privy to the conversation between Dr. King and the
man who spent that the last hour with him. Sponsored by Student Development
Sponsored by Student Services
Feb. 8
Nite of Nations – 1st Auditions – A-314 – 2:00pm-4:00pm
Auditions for our annual diversity entertainment show. Don’t miss out!
Feb. 11 - 22 Black History Quiz – C-203
Pick up the Vanier Black History Quiz and test your knowledge of Black History. Prizes!!
Sponsored by E. Lamoureux, History Dept. & Student Services
Feb. 13
Black Theatre Workshop presents “When Elephant was King”* UB * Auditorium
Tembo finds himself in self in another world, the In-Between. For him to move on from the InBetween to wheresoever it is that he is heading, Tembo, must come to terms with his past. He
meets with a very important figure from his early childhood who teaches him through the story
of when Elephant was King that his memories must not be allowed to die because his identity is
intrinsically bound to them.
Sponsored by Student Services
Feb. 14
Film “The Witness from the Balcony of Room 306” – A-001H - 2:00pm-4:00pm
This is a powerful account into the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, on that fateful day in
Memphis in 1968, as told by the man who was standing next to Dr. King when he was
assassinated at the Lorraine Hotel. We are privy to the conversation between Dr. King and the
man who spent that the last hour with him. Sponsored by Student Services
Sponsored by Student Services
Feb. 8
Nite of Nations – 2nd Auditions – A-314 – 2:00pm-4:00pm
Auditions for our annual diversity entertainment show. Don’t miss out!
Feb. 19
Film “Prom Night in Mississippi” A-110 – 2:00pm-4:00pm - In 1997, Academy Awardwinning actor Morgan Freeman offered to pay for the senior prom at Charleston High School in
Mississippi under one condition: the prom had to be racially integrated. His offer was ignored.
In 2008, Freeman offered again. This time the school board accepted, and history was made.
Charleston High School had its first-ever integrated prom - in 2008. Until then, blacks and
whites had had separate proms even though their classrooms have been integrated for
decades. "Billy Joe," an enlightened white senior, appears on camera in shadow, fearing his
racist parents will disown him if they know his true feelings. PROM NIGHT IN MISSISSIPPI
captures a big moment in a small town, where hope finally blossoms in black, white and a
whole lot of taffeta. Sponsored by Student Services
Feb. 20 Film
“Prom Night in Mississippi” – A-001-2:00pm-4:00pm - In 1997, Academy Award-winning
actor Morgan Freeman offered to pay for the senior prom at Charleston High School in
Mississippi under one condition: the prom had to be racially integrated. His offer was ignored.
In 2008, Freeman offered again. This time the school board accepted, and history was made.
Charleston High School had its first-ever integrated prom - in 2008. Until then, blacks and
whites had had separate proms even though their classrooms have been integrated for
decades. "Billy Joe," an enlightened white senior, appears on camera in shadow, fearing his
racist parents will disown him if they know his true feelings. PROM NIGHT IN MISSISSIPPI
captures a big moment in a small town, where hope finally blossoms in black, white and a
whole lot of taffeta. Sponsored by Student Services
Feb. 22
BHM Essay Contest
Write an essay of between 250-500 words on an important event or movement in Black History
and explain how this event or movement is significant or inspiring to you personally.
Submissions are due in C-203 before noon Feb. 18th. Prizes will be awarded. For more info,
come to C-203. Sponsored by Student Services
Feb. 22
Black History Month Poster Contest
Help keep memories alive by submitting a poster for the Black History Month Poster Contest.
Poster must illustrate the beauty and culture of Black History. Must be submitted to C-203 by
Feb. 22nd at noon. Prizes will be awarded. Winners will be announced on Feb. 27th during U.B.
in the Student Mall. Sponsored by Student Services
Feb. 27
Soul Call * UB * Student Mall
Join us for a wonderful celebration of our Black roots and pride. We will have great food,
entertainment, music, cultural byword, dancing and so much more. Anyone interested in
performing or participating in this event must sign up in C 203 before Feb. 22nd at Noon.
Sponsored by Student Services
For more information, please contact Student Services C-203