国产伦理

国产伦理 to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month

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By joshua glanzer | 2/1/2023

Each year, 国产伦理 observes National Black History Month by celebrating the history and contributions of its African American/Black Diaspora communities with a series of events for students, staff and faculty from Wednesday, Feb. 1 through Tuesday, Feb. 28 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses. The events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. The 2023 National Black History Month theme is 鈥淏lack Resistance.鈥

Konbit Kreyol Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

Join each Wednesday this month for their general body meetings to keep up with the organization鈥檚 events and collaborations. For more information, contact konbitkreyol@gmail.com .

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Trivia and Games Night - Black History Month Edition
Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Burrow, Jupiter Campus

Campus Life will host a trivia night with games, food and music. For more information, contact Campus Life, Northern Campuses.

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Trivia Night: Black History Month
Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Grand Palm, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

Join us for a fun-filled, educational game of trivia, as we celebrate Black History Month and learn about black culture, community and history. For more information, contact sgprogramboard@fau.edu.

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Black History Month BBQ
Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 10 p.m.
BBQ Pits, Boca Raton Campus


The BBQ event will kick off Black History Month. For more information, contact kpalmer2020@fau.edu.

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Pi Eta Chapter of SGRho Valentine鈥檚 Giveaway Table Event
Thursday, Feb. 2 at 12 p.m.
Breezeway, Boca Raton Campus

Individuals can enter a raffle for a free night at the B Ocean Resort at this Valentine's Day Giveaway tabling event. Find the Pi Eta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on the Breezeway on Feb. 2, six, eight or 10 to participate. For more information, contact sgrho.pieta@gmail.com.

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BSU Black History Month Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.听
Live Oak B and C, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus


This event will focus on exploring African-American roots, in a way that is creative, fun, engaging and educational. For more information, contact kpalmer2020@fau.edu.

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African Student Association Second General Body Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 2 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

Join the group鈥檚 second general body meeting and play 鈥淔amily Feud.鈥 For more information, contact asafauedu@gmail.com.

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Delta Sigma Theta World of AfroNations
Thursday, Feb. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus

This event focuses on international awareness of the African continent while discussing the countries of the continent. For more information, contact xiepsilondst13@gmail.com.

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Black Excellence Dinner
Friday, Feb. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus


This dinner will shine a light on influential people of color from past to present. For more information, contact sgbocagovchief@fau.edu.

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NAACP Founders Day Tabling Trivia
Monday, Feb. 6 from 12 to 2 p.m.
国产伦理 Breezeway, Boca Raton Campus

This event will quiz participants on NAACP history. For more information, contact fau.naacp@gmail.com and follow @NAACP_国产伦理 for updates.

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NAACP Founders Day Tabling Fundraiser
Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Breezeway, Boca Raton Campus

This event will be an NAACP Fundraiser in 国产伦理鈥檚 Breezeway. For more information, contact fau.naacp@gmail.com and follow @NAACP_国产伦理 for updates.

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Karaoke Night
Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus

Members of the African Student Association will come together to sing songs at this event. For more information, contact asafauedu@gmail.com.

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Black Alumni Series Presents: C.L. 鈥淪hep鈥 Shepherd
Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus


Help welcome back C.L. 鈥淪hep鈥 Shepherd to 国产伦理. This world-renowned speaker is a leading authority on Hope and Transformation. His influence is global. His philosophy is simple: Tough times do not last, Tough people do! For more information, contact the 国产伦理 Alumni Association for more information.

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IN10SITY Heels Dance Class
Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus

Bring your heels to this dance clinic to boost women鈥檚 confidence. For more information, contact In10sitydt@gmail.com.

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State of California versus Lanez: Table Talk Discussion
Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Palmetto Palm, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus


A deep dive into the relationship between gender and the perception of intra/interracial violence within the black community. For more information, contact gguy@fau.edu.

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Pi Eta Chapter of SGRho Know Your Root鈭
Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

Join the "Oh So Pretty" Pi Eta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.鈥檚 4th Annual Know Your Root危 event in celebration of Black History Month as we discuss black hair and the importance it plays in our community. There will also be a free hairstyle giveaway by @galore.styles. For more information, contact sgrho.pieta@gmail.com.

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African Student Association Game Night
Friday, Feb. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus

Game night will be another bonding event that will serve as a medium to get to know members. For more information, contact asafauedu@gmail.com.

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BSU Black Men Appreciation
Monday, Feb. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus

The Black Student Union would like to appreciate the men in our community. For more information, contact president.faubsu1970@gmail.com.

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Critical Social Conversations - Black History Month
Monday, Feb. 13 from 5 to 6 p.m.
SR 149, Jupiter Campus

Presented in collaboration with 国产伦理 Peace, Justice, and Human Rights Initiative, this event will offer a forum for 国产伦理 students and faculty to discuss crucial social justice issues. The event begins with short introductions to each of the topics presented by 国产伦理 faculty and then breaks out into small groups to foster conversations. For more information, contact Campus Life Northern Campus.

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My Hair, My Crown
Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Oasis Lounge-Student Union, Davie Campus

Boost your natural hair confidence and fall in love with it by joining the conversation. We will address social bias against natural hairstyles like locs, braids and afros. We will be giving away free natural hair products. For more information, contact nmccall2020@fau.edu.

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BSU Black Women Appreciation
Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 4 to 6 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus


The Black Student Union will show its appreciation of the women in our community. For more information, contact president.faubsu1970@gmail.com .

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BHM Movie and Pajama Night
Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Palmetto Palm, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

Join the Center for IDEAs as we watch a classic black historical film and discuss its social and cultural impact. For more information, contact gguy@fau.edu.

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Owl Craft: Black History Month Edition
Thursday, Feb. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m.听
Oasis Lounge-Student Union, Davie Campus

Did you know painting can help adults improve their mental health by reducing stress and anxiety? Enjoy Black History Month by painting your own pre-drawn canvas. For more information, contact nmccall2020@fau.edu.

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Melanin Market
Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Grand Palm, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

Join us for the spring rendition of The Annual Black Dollar Expo. The Black Student Union is supporting student businesses by providing a space to showcase their products. Funds will be collected electronically through the payment apps Cash app, Venmo and Zelle (strictly enforced). For more information, contact kpalmer2020@fau.edu.

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Black History Month Showcase
Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
国产伦理 Burrow Arena

The 国产伦理 Women's Basketball team is collaborating with the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) during the Half-Time Show. Come learn and experience how NPHC played an integral part in the Civil Rights Movement and continues to support the Social Justice Movement. For more information, contact lamare@fau.edu.

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Passageways to Liberation: The Black Experience Through Music, Dance & Visual Arts
Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
Kravis Center: Khoury Family Dance Rehearsal Hall

Knowles and Nightengale-Lee discuss the historical experience of African Americans through the lens of art. They will explore how artistic expression has not only been used to encapsulate these experiences, but also create passageways to liberation. Tickets can be purchased at: . For more information, contact lamare@fau.edu.

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PBM Blazers
Friday, Feb. 17 from 6 to 10 p.m.
国产伦理 Library, Boca Raton Campus


Blazer & the Arts is a networking and mass art exhibition. This event consists of photographers, graphic designers, painters and live performances from 国产伦理 and the surrounding communities. For more information, contact fau@pbm1989.org. RSVP Link:听

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BSU and Career Center Resume Workshop
Monday, Feb. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus

Need help building your resume? Let The Black Student Union and the 国产伦理 Career Center help you. For more information, contact president.faubsu1970@gmail.com.

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BSU Drill Em鈥 Down
Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Live Oak A and B, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

Join a hip-hop dance workshop put on in collaboration with Pulse Dance Troupe. For more information, contact president.faubsu1970@gmail.com.

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Black Inventors
Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Poolside, Dania Beach Campus

Learn about black inventors who have made our daily lives easier with their inventions. For more information, contact nmccall2020@fau.edu.

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Black Orgs Rock
Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Housing Lawn, Boca Raton Campus

Black Orgs Rock is an opportunity for 国产伦理 students to come and learn about the different black and black-led organizations on campus. For more information, contact fau.bocacoso@fau.edu.

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Celebrating Black Artists
Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Burrow, Jupiter Campus

Come celebrate Black History Month by learning about artist Alma Woodsey Thomas, and leave with your very own creation inspired by her work. For more information, contact Campus Life, Northern Campus.

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2nd Annual Greek N' Out
Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Housing Lawn, Boca Raton Campus

The 2nd annual NPHC and UGC organization spring recruitment event features tabling, food, music and a skit performance. Learn more about the culturally based organizations here at 国产伦理. Find out why we're "More Than Letters, We're family!" For more information, contact lamare@fau.edu.

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BLISSS That鈥檚 So 70s
Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus

Celebrating the 70s, this event will serve as a fundraiser for Spring Pride Week. For more information, contact faublisss@gmail.com.

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Colorblind: Table Talk
Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Palmetto Palm, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

A discussion on the existence of colorism and validity of reverse colorism in the black and Latin communities. For more information, contact gguy@fau.edu .

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Being Black, Bold, and First-Gen
Thursday, Feb. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. 听
House Chambers, Boca Student Union

Join an exciting conversation and short film viewing centered around the black first-generation student experience. For more information, contact the Office of First-Generation Student Success.

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Black History Month Finale
Monday, Feb. 27 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

An event to end black history month with a bang. For more information, contact president.faubsu1970@gmail.com.

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BSU BHM Comedy Show
Monday, Feb. 27 starting at 6 p.m.
Carole & Barry Kaye Auditorium, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus

The Second Annual Comedy Show hosted by BSU to close Black History Month. The event brings in comedians that most students would know for a night of entertainment and laughter. For more information, contact president.faubsu1970@gmail.com.

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Black Women Trailblazers Discussion
Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Instagram Live: @fauowlscare

This Weekly Discussion on the @fauowlscare Instagram will be closing out Black History Month with a discussion on black women who are trailblazers in their fields. For more information, follow @fauowlscare.

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Professional Architecture Panel with BAM
Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. 听听
HE 131, Ft. Lauderdale Campus

Learn from architect professionals affiliated with the Black Architects in the Making (BAM) community outreach program. There will be free food and giveaways. For more information, contact nmccall2020@fau.edu.

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Are & Be BHM Lip Sync Battle
Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Grand Palm 3, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus


We will be closing out Black History Month with a lip sync battle. For more information, contact gguy@fau.edu.

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CSA BHM General Body Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Student Union, Boca Raton Campus


This event will host a discussion about the importance of black history, and how it greatly affects Caribbean culture. For more information, visit Instagram handle @faucsa.

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