MURFREESBORO — MTSU’s
celebration of Black History Month is all about marching ahead while
appreciating the marches of history.
“Empowering Future Leaders: Moving Forward while Reaching
Back” is the theme of the 2017 Black History Month events, which will begin
with the official kickoff from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Student
Union’s first floor atrium. The Black History Month Committee will cut a
special cake and provide other refreshments while introducing the month’s
agenda.
Off-campus visitors attending daytime events should obtain a special
one-day permit from MTSU’s Office of Parking and Transportation at http://www.mtsu.edu/parking/visit.php.
Featured items include the 21st annual Unity Luncheon, which
is slated for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the second floor
ballroom of the Student Union. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and MTSU
alumnus Mark Gwyn will deliver the keynote address.
The luncheon honors unsung leaders who have made outstanding
contributions in the areas of education, community service, civility advocacy,
sports and black arts. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students or $250 for
a table. Tickets may be purchased online at http://mtsu.edu/aahm/unity_luncheon.php.
Kyle Mays-Wabinaw, a scholar of African-American and Native American
studies from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, will speak at the
Phi Alpha Theta initiation ceremony, which will start at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
21, in Room 160 of the College of Education building. A reception with light
refreshments will precede the ceremony. This event is co-sponsored by the MTSU
Department of History and the African-American Studies Program.
The winner of the 2017 John Pleas Award will be announced in a ceremony
from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Hazlewood Room of the James Union
Building. The award is presented annually to a black faculty member who has
demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and service. It was established
in 1997 to honor John Pleas, an MTSU professor emeritus of psychology.
Television personality Terrence J. will be the featured speaker,
delivering an address at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the Tennessee Ballroom of
the James Union Building. The former co-host of “106 & Park” on Black
Entertainment Television and “E! News” on the E! Network is the co-founder of Jenkins Entertainment Group,
a company that specializes in hosting, consulting and formulating marketing
plans.
With the exception of the Unity Luncheon, all events are free and open to
the public. For a complete list of events, go to http://www.mtsu.edu/aahm/docs/2017-aahm-calendar2.pdf.
For more information, contact Daniel Green, director of the Office of
Intercultural and Diversity Affairs, at 615-898-5812 or daniel.green@mtsu.edu.
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