April 2005

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:  “The Flow”, a quarterly newsletter for students of color, published by BSCC (Black Student Communication Caucus), is now ONLINE.  Visit their website at: www.theflowonline.net, and check out the March 2005 issue.  If you would like to submit poetry, articles, artwork, photos, etc., contact the Editor-In-Chief, Erial Ramsey at er937903@ohio.edu. 

APRIL - OCTOBER 30th

Kennedy Southwest Native American Collection

Times: check with the Kennedy Museum

Drawn from the Museum’s outstanding collection of Southwest Native American weavings and jewelry items, the exhibition features a rare assemblage of Navajo sandpainting textiles. For more information visit their website or call 740-593-1304.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

OURS Variety Show

Time: 8:30pm – 10:00pm

Location:  Templeton Blackburn Memorial Auditorium

$3 admission. Join members of the Ohio University Recruiting Society for a fun-filled evening of live entertainment.

NPHC Icebreaker

Time:  10:00 pm – 2:00 am

Location:  Baker University Center Ballroom

Cost is $2 at the door.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 – SUNDAY, APRIL 3

Cultural Connections Visitation Program

Times: Vary

Cultural Connections is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for admitted multicultural students and families.  The visitation program allows prospective students to learn more about the university and tour the University’s facilities. For more information contact Stacey Brinkley at Brinkley@ohio.edu.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

“Creole Africaine: Celebrating the Many Cultures of Africa”

2nd Annual Concert of African Dance and Music

Time:  8:00 pm

Location:  Kantner Hall, Elizabeth Baker Theatre

This concert, arranged, choreographed and composed by Zelma Badu-Younge (OU’s School of Music), will feature traditional and contemporary dancing, drumming and singing from West Africa, North Africa, Brazil “Capoeira”, and the Caribbean.  Authentic traditional instruments as well as traditional & contemporary costumes will be used. This event is presented by the School of Dance in collaboration with African Studies, African-American Studies and International Studies.  $10 general admission, $8 students. For more information call the School of Dance at 593-1826.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3

“Creole Africaine: Celebrating the Many Cultures of Africa”

2nd Annual Concert of African Dance and Music

Performance Times:  2:00 pm and 7:00 pm         

Location:  Kantner Hall, Elizabeth Baker Theatre

Workshop Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm                 

Location:  Nelson Hall (Nelson Down Under/South Pole)

Concert general admission is $10 with $8 student admission.  The free workshop will be in both African dance and music.

This event is presented by the School of Dance in collaboration with African Studies, African-American Studies and International Studies.  $10 general admission, $8 students. For more information call the School of Dance at 593-1826.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

Mind, Body & Soul Sister Series Discussion Group

Time: 7:00 pm -9:00 pm

Location: Lindley Cultural Center Multipurpose Room

This event is sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta and co-sponsored by the Mind, Body and Soul Sister Series (produced by the Office of Multicultural Programs). This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Bianca Butts at bb294401@ohio.edu.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

“The Women of Brewster Place”

AKA & DST Pearls of Literature Book Club

Time:  6:30pm – 8:30pm

Location:  Baker Center, 1954 Room

This is an open book club.  For more information contact a member of the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

“Where Do We Go From Here?”

Man2Man Focus Group (For Men Only)

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location:  Lindley Cultural Center

Light refreshments will be provided. Man2Man was created to provide male faculty, staff and students of African descent the opportunity to affirm, challenge, and empower each other in a safe, honest space.  For more information contact Erika Robinson at er351004@ohio.edu.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

17th Annual Sophisticated Gents Ball

Time: TBA

Location: Old Nelson Commons

This annual event is sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

--“Affirming Diversity, LGBT Experience”
Time:  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location:  Baker Center, 1804 Lounge

This event is to affirm Diversity, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Experience at Ohio University.  The moderator will be Mickey Hart. For more information email: ziffk@ohio.edu

--Mind, Body & Soul Sister Series Discussion Group

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Lindley Cultural Center Multipurpose Room

This event is sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta and co-sponsored by the Mind, Body and Soul Sister Series (produced by the Office of Multicultural Programs). This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Bianca Butts at bb294401@ohio.edu.

MONDAY, APRIL 25

--Dream Catcher Workshop

Time:  7:00pm – 9:00pm

Location:  Baker Center, Corner Room

Members of the Native Peoples Awareness Coalition will teach how to make a Dream Catcher while explaining its cultural significance and design.  Attendees can make two dream catchers and leave one with the group to use as a fundraising tool. For more information contact Jessica Stith at js566899@ohio.edu.

Minority Student Leadership Summit

Time:  8:00pm – 9:30pm

Location:  Lindley Cultural Center

THURSDAY, APRIL 28

--Sigma Gamma Rho “Annual Literary Contest”

Time: TBA

Location: TBA