Campus Calendar of Events
"The Dream is Now!"
Monday, January 26, 2009
- Panel Discussion
- Time: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Location: Fred W. Smith Forum (Room 200),
Reynolds Journalism Institute
- Time: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Panelists: Dr. KC Morrison - MU professor of Political Science; Kelley Robinson – MU student and Youth Vote Organizer for Mid-Missouri for the Obama for America campaign; and Lyn Williams – Change Today, a local civic group that grew out of the Obama movement.
- Gala Celebration
- Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union
- Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
This semi-formal gala celebration with free refreshments and entertainment will feature the reenactment of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech performed by Dr. Clyde Ruffin and jazz music by students of the MU School of Music.
Join us as we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., reflect upon the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement, and rejoice in the celebration of the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
"Back to the Future: Black Studies in the 21st Century"
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
- Guest Speaker: Noliwe Rookes
- Time: 7:00 pm
Location: University of Missouri, Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
(For more information contact Erica Bruington at 573.882.6229)
- Time: 7:00 pm
In recognition of the 40th anniversary of Black Studies as a discipline. Noliwe Rooks, Professor of History and African-American Studies, Princeton University and author of White Money/Black Studies, will be the guest speaker. This event is sponsored by Black History Month Committee, Black Studies Program
"Narrative as a Pathway to Reconciliation"
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
- Public Panel Discussion
- Time: 7:30 pm
Location: University of Missouri, Journalism School
(For more information contact Mary Green at 573.443.3131)
- Time: 7:30 pm
Former child soldier and author Ishmael Bean and storyteller an human rights activist Laura Simms will be the special guests. Sponsored by the MU Center for the study of Conflict, Law and the Media, MU School of Journalism, Black Studies Program and Black History Month Committee.
"Haitian Immigrants in the U.S. and Their Quest for Citizenship"
Thursday, February 19, 2009
- Guest Speaker: Flore Zephir, Professor of Romance Languages
- Time: 7:30 pm
Location: University of Missouri, Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
(For more information contact Erica Bruington at 573.882.6229)
- Time: 7:30 pm
Sponsored by Black History Month Committee and the Black Studies Program
"Quest for Black Citizenship in Post-Civil War Missouri"
Friday, February 20, 2009
- Panel Discussion
- Time: 7:30 pm
Location: University of Missouri, Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
(For more information contact Erica Bruington at 573.882.6229)
- Time: 7:30 pm
This panel discussion focuses on newly freed men and women making their freedom and citizenship meaningful. Special guests: Ms. Megan Boccardi, Ph.D. candidate history, Mr. Leroy Rowe, Ph.D. candidate in history and Mr. Marlin Barber, Ph.D. candidate in history - all from the University of Missouri.Sponsored by the Black History Month Committee, Black Studies Program.
"Flyin' West"
February 26-28, 2009
- Theatrical Production
- Time: All weekday and Saturday performances, unless otherwise noted, are at 8 P.M. All Sunday performances, unless otherwise noted, are at 2 P.M.
Location: Rhynsburger Theatre
- Time: All weekday and Saturday performances, unless otherwise noted, are at 8 P.M. All Sunday performances, unless otherwise noted, are at 2 P.M.
This production is the story of four independent frontier women who escape racial violence of the post Civil War South in search of freedom. Sponsored by the Theatre Department and Directed by Clyde Ruffin.
All events are free and open to the Columbia community.