MultiCultural Student Services

 

Holloway Hall

Calendar of Events

Spring Semester 2009

February

African American History Month 2009
"Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas"

February 2

Dr. Kariamu Welsh, "African Dance in a Post Modern World:  Traditions and Artistic License in Dialogue", Hollway Hall Auditorium, 7pm followed by Kariamu & Company:  Traditions Dance Performance, Holloway Hall Auditorium, 8pm.  Sponsored by the Office of Cultural Affairs and Multicultural Student Services.

 

February 10

Dr. Jon Christian Suggs, Professor Emeritus of American and African-American Literature, City University of New York.  "Imperium in Imperio':  Double Consciousness, Double Citizenship and the Promise of the Obama Presidency", Guerrieri University Center-Wicomico Room, 7pm. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Services.

 

February 11

 

Film Festival - African American History Month 2009

"Remember the Titans" with Dr. James Burton

TETC 152, 7pm

(Faculty-led discussion following film)

Sponsored by SU Chapter of the NAACP

 

 

February 11

Comedian Ronnie Jordan, Guerrieri University Center, Wicomico Room, 8pm.  Sponsored by SOAP.

 

February 12

Keynote Lecturer, Carl Winters, "Kalimba: Hip-Hop, Jazz and Beyond".  Winters performs and speaks on the role the Kalimba-the African Tumb piano, plays in the political, cultural, medicinal and spiritual life of African culture. Guerrieri University Center, Gull's Nest, 7pm.  Sponsored by Multicultural Student Services.

 

February 18

Author Linda Duyer speaks on her book, Round the Pond: Georgetown of Salisbury, Maryland.  Though little remains of the oldest African-American neighborhood in Salisbury, Round the Pond documents some of this community’s rich history. Room 190 of the Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture in SU’s East Campus Complex, 7pm. 

 

February 18

Film Festival - African American History Month 2009

"Imitation of Life" with Dr. Darrell Newton

TETC 152, 7pm

(Faculty-led discussion following film)

Sponsored by SU Chapter of the NAACP

 

 

February 19

Soul Food Dinner featuring Bernard Sweetney Jazz Quartet & America's Black Patriot.  Commons, Bistro, 5pm to 7pm.   Menu:  Deep Fried Catfish, BBQ Ribs, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Potato Salad, Collards w/Ham Hocks, Southern Fried Chicken, Chitterlings, Macaroni & Cheese, Black Eyed Peas, Pigs Feet, Cornbread, Sweet Potato Biscuits.  Dessert:  Sweet Potato Pie, Peach Cobbler, Homemade Banana Bread Pudding w/Vanilla Wafers & Sugar Free Pie.  Adults: $9.97pp + tax; Children 6-12:  $6.06pp + tax and Children 5 and under dine free.  SU Staff, Faculty and Students : $8.88 pp + tax.  Sponsored by University Dining Services and Multicultural Student Services.

 

February 22

American Spiritual Ensemble.  Comprised of some of the finest voices in the world, the internationally acclaimed American Spiritual Ensemble, led by director and founder Dr. Everett McCorvey, returns to Salisbury for a concert that is not to be missed!  The Ensemble offers stirring renditions of Negro spirituals, Broadway songs and other Music in the African American Tradition.  This special concert also features our own music faculty, tenor John Wesley Wright and highlights the department's finest Vocal Performance Majors!  Asbury Methodist Church, 4pm.  Tickets:  $10 ; $5 Children and SU Faculty & Staff (w ID); SU Students (w ID) free.  Contact SU's Music Department at 410-543-3685 for more information.  Sponsored by Music Department, Asbury United Methodist Church, Multicultural Student Services, Fulton School and SU Foundation.

 

February 24

Author, Terrance Dean, Guerrieri University Center, Wicomico Room, 8pm.  Sponsored by SOAP

 

February 26 -   March 1* &      March 4-8*

Gospel at Colonus.  A lively musical re-imagining of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex.  Directed by Robert Smith.  Holloway Hall Auditorium, 8pm., *2pm only.  Sponsored by Bobbi Biron Theatre Program.

 

March 7

Multicultural Leadership Summit, Commons Building, 9am - 3pm.

March 11

Film Festival - African American History Month 2009

"Toni Morrison in Conversation with Cornell West" with Dr. James King

TETC 152, 7pm

(Faculty-led discussion following film)

Sponsored by SU Chapter of the NAACP

 

March 25

Film Festival - African American History Month 2009

"Ghosts of Mississippi" with Dr. David Johnson

TETC 152, 7pm

(Faculty-led discussion following film)

Sponsored by SU Chapter of the NAACP

 

March 28

Passion 4 Fashion & Casser le Moule Spring Fashion Show

"Collage de la Mode"

Holloway Hall Auditorium, 7pm

 

 

March 27-28

Multicultural Visitation Weekend

March 30 - April 3

Building Bridges:  Islam Awareness Week

Sponsored by SU Muslim Student Association with support from Office of the Provost; Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs; Office of Multicultural Student Services; and Office of Student Activities, Organizations and Leadership.

For more information, contact sumsa@salisbury.edu or http://orgs.salisbury.edu/sumsa or Facebook: MSA of SU

April 4

Untouchables Dance Menagerie, Holloway Hall Auditorium, 7pm

 

Passion 4 Fashion & Casser le Moule Spring Fashion Show

 

 

April 27 - May 1

Multicultural Festival Week

 

April 27- April 30, 2009

 

April 27

Quest: Arts for Everyone Deaf Acting Troupe, Wicomico Room, GUc, 2:00pm  Quest a group of deaf and hard-of-hearing artists, educators, and dedicated volunteers representing a diverse ethnic, cultural, and artistic panorama. All are committed to using the arts to promote understanding among all people, promote excellence, and enable individuals who have been marginalized to realize their full potential. Quest believes that everyone is an artist. Through its international exchanges and collaborations, Quest carries its mission to communities around the world, including Japan, India, Romania, Mexico, and South Africa. These exchanges provide participants with a deeper understanding of our world. Admission is free and open to the university community. This program is sponsored by the Office of Student Disabilities Services and the Office of Multicultural Student Services.

April 28 Toby Foyeh  and Orchestra Africa, Wicomico Room, GUC, 8:00pm

Toby Foyeh has been a major ambassador of African music for many years. An accomplished ace African guitarist who is also versatile in rock and jazz, He has been a bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer of some successful African bands as well a pioneer in the preservation of African Musical Heritage. The band is just returning from a tour of Europe during the month of March.  The African Student Association, Student Organization for Activity Planning and the Office of Multicultural Student Services are co-sponsoring this event.

April 29 14th Annual Multicultural Festival Day 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Kaleidoscope of Culture”.  The Pergola and the Gazebo area will be filled with music by the Keith Marks Jazz Quartet, The Steel Kings Jamaican Steel Band, The Chilean Folksinger, Isabel Umanzor and the local group, Muskrat Sally. Local vendors, student organizations and clubs will be on display. Performance oriented groups will perform short presentations of their special talents which include the Gospel Choir, Step Squad, Untouchables Dance, Holy Hip Hop and Oduru Amigos .  Cultural Food samples will be available at the food tent on University Hill.

 

April 29 Annual Diversity Awards Ceremony, Montgomery Room, Commons Building, 3pm  The Office of Diversity will host its Annual Diversity Awards Ceremony which recognizes individuals whose dedication and contribution supports the University’s diversity’s initiatives. This award promotes and conveys the importance of diversity through a broad range of involvement throughout the campus community. 

 

April 29 Caribbean Dinner featuring The Steel Kings Band, 5pm, Commons-Bistro The menu items include Crab Cakes with Citrus Salsa, Rum Glazed Ribs, Jamaican Jerk Wings, Spicy Jamaican Potato Wedges with Sour Cream Sauce, Pigeon Peas & Rice, Grilled Corn with Lime Butter, Allspice, Onion & Chile Spiced Wilted Greens, Curried Vegetables, Mango Cheesecake, Key Lime Pie, Mojito  Cake, Trembleque.  Dining Costs:  Faculty/Staff $8.88; General Public: Adults $9.97; ages 6-12 $6.06; 5 and under free.  The music styling’s of the Steel Kings, a steel drum band, complements the meal. Sponsored by University Dining Services and The Office of Cultural Affairs. For more information call 410-543-6271 or visit the SU Web site at www.salisbury.edu .

 

April 30 "Power of Words", Wicomico Room-GUC, 7:30pm  Are you aware of your power of words?  SGA Diversity's "Stop Hatin" Campaign will break down the hate and present on the power of words and stereotypes.  Free T-shirts.  For more information, email sgadiversity@salisbury.edu .  Sponsored by SGA Diversity Committee.

 

May 2

 

Union of African American Students Annual Senior Banquet

May 4 Maryland Commission Meeting on Indian Affairs, Worcester Room, Commons Building, 7:30-9 p.m. Tentative discussion topics include education and census issues. Scheduled presentations include the repatriation, education and sweat lodge committees. The public is invited. For more information contact Agnes Smith at 410-767-7925. 
May 9 Capacity-building Workshop for the Native American community and the general public 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri University Center. Concurrent topics covered during the training include workforce development, healthcare, finding and applying for grants, educational opportunities and college preparation, foreclosure and mortgage information, child support and energy assistance. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Agnes Smith at 410-767-7925 or visit https://mdgovernorsgrantsoffice.wufoo.com/forms/capacity-building . 

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