the college celebrates black history month
2.14.2008
In honor of Black History Month, the College begins a weeklong celebration of diversity on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Faculty and student lectures, panel discussions, movie viewings, and dialogue will all be a part of this important celebration.
All events are free and open to the public. A complete list of events are below.
STUDY ABROAD TO AFRICA & OTHER NATIONS – A STUDENT’S STORY
Tuesday, Feb 19th
5:30-6:30pm -- Poe Hall, Room 120
Speakers: Michelle Purvis, senior who studied for a semester in Ghana, Dr. Craig Brookins, Professor & Director of Africana Studies and Study Abroad Office staff. Come learn why YOU should study abroad!
“I SIT WHERE I WANT – The Legacy of Brown V. Board of Education”
A Documentary Viewing and Discussion
Wednesday, Feb 20th
12:30-2:00pm -- Poe Hall, Room 512
This fascinating documentary chronicles one group of teens who decide to take on the most visible signs of racial divide – their segregated lunchroom. Dr. Paul Bitting, Assoc Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, will lead a discussion of the film and the legacy of Brown V. Board of Education.
INTEGRATION INTERRUPTED: CURRICULUM TRACKING, BLACK STUDENTS AND "ACTING WHITE"
A Special Presentation by Dr. Karolyn Tyson, Assoc. Professor of Sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill
Wednesday, Feb 20th
4:30-5:30pm -- Poe Hall, Room 216. Reception to follow in Poe Hall South Atrium.
Dr. Tyson’s talk will focus on the academic achievement of underrepresented students and how beliefs about education (such as the notion of academic achievement as “Acting White”) have impacted the success of these groups. Students and faculty are strongly urged to join this important discussion.
THE IMPACT OF DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION: OUR CHALLENGE
Thursday, Feb 21
4:30-5:30pm -- Poe Hall, Room 120
Panel: Dr. Jose Picart, Vice Provost for Diversity & African-American Affairs; Dr. Colleen Wiessner, Asst Professor of Adult Education; Dr. Joy Gaston-Gayles, Assoc Professor of Adult & Higher Education. Panelists will discuss how a commitment to diversity might influence recruitment and retention efforts, pedagogy, curriculum, campus climate in the College of Education and at NCSU. All are welcome!
AAASE MOVIE VIEWING & DISCUSSION OF "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"
Tuesday, Feb 26
5:30pm -- Erdahl Cloyd Theater at DH Hill Library. Sponsored by the Association of African American Student Educators and open to all!
All events sponsored by the College of Education and the Council on Multicultural Initiatives & Diversty (COMID)
