Events

12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m.

AACC Pre-Commencement Meeting #1

HUB Susquehanna Room

All Day

25th Annual Robert D. Lynch Student Leadership Development Institute: “Developing Your Vision-Leading with Passion and Purpose”

Lancaster Convention Center, Lancaster, PA

This conference runs through November 4, 2012 and includes students from across the state. For further information, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

All Day

25th Annual Robert D. Lynch Student Leadership Development Institute: “Developing Your Vision-Leading with Passion and Purpose” Continues

Lancaster Convention Center, Lancaster, PA

This conference runs through November 4, 2012 and includes students from across the state. For further information, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

All Day

25th Annual Robert D. Lynch Student Leadership Development Institute: “Developing Your Vision-Leading with Passion and Purpose” Continues

Lancaster Convention Center, Lancaster, PA

This conference ends today and includes students from across the state. For further information, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Individual Course Withdrawal Deadline

IUP Campus

7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

BSL Program: Decision 2012-The Impact of Election on Diverse Student Organizations

HUB Ohio Room

4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

AACC Advisory Board Meeting

Delaney Hall Conference Room B39

7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Ujamaa Program Buddy Program #1: Afro-Zumba Craze

G5 Delaney

Featuring instructor Alex El and IUP African Dance Ensemble, all are welcome to join the Ujamaa Living-Learnig Floor students in a FREE Afro-Zumba class. Participants will also be able to make their own fruit smoothie, at no charge. For further information, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Total Semester Withdrawal Deadline

IUP Campus

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Indiana County NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet: Perserving in Uncertain Times

Holiday Inn, Indiana, PA

Dr. Shirley Johnson will present the keynote address for this annual event. General admission: $30; students: $15. For further information or contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

AACC Pre-Commencement Meeting #2

TBA

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Music: New Direction's Veterans Choir

IUP Performing Arts Center: Fisher Auditorium

This event is sponsored by the College of Fine Arts' Lively Arts Ovation Series in conjunction with the African American Cultural Center and various other university departments. For further information, Lively Arts at 724-357-2547.

7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Maat Student Organization President's Council Ethnic/Soul Food Night

G5 Delaney Hall

Free and opened to all! Covered dish requested. For further information, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Ujamaa Buddy Program #2 (CANCELLED; TO BE RESCHEDULED)

TBA

This program is cancelled and will be rescheduled. Please watch for the new date. Contact the AACC if further information is needed at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Ujamaa Food Drive Begins (runs daily through December 14, 2012)

AACC, Delaney Hall, B23

Share the Holiday spirit with the less fortunate. Collected food items will be donated to a local food bank. Collection boxes will be at IUP AACC Office and at various locations on campus. Student will be available to pick up your donations. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Sponsored by IUP Cultural Center in conjuction with Ujamaa students. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

AACC Special Study Hours Begins (runs through December 13, 2012)

AACC Office, B23 Delaney Hall

AACC Special Study Hours are daily, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Ujamaa Food Drive continues (runs daily through December 14, 2012)

AACC Office, B23 Delaney Hall

Share the Holiday spirit with the less fortunate. Collected food items will be donated to a local food bank. Collection boxes will be at IUP AACC Office and at various locations on campus. Student will be available to pick up your donations. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Sponsored by IUP Cultural Center in conjuction with Ujamaa students. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

AACC Special Study Hours continues

AACC Office, B23 Delaney Hall

AACC Special Study Hours are daily, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Ujamaa Food Drive

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

Share the Holiday spirit with the less fortunate. Collected food items will be donated to a local food bank. Collection boxes will be at IUP AACC Office and at various locations on campus. Student will be available to pick up your donations. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Sponsored by IUP Cultural Center in conjuction with Ujamaa students. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

African American Cultural Center Special Student Hours

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

African American Cultural Center Special Study Hours are daily, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Ujamaa Food Drive

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

Share the Holiday spirit with the less fortunate. Collected food items will be donated to a local food bank. Collection boxes will be at IUP AACC Office and at various locations on campus. Student will be available to pick up your donations. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Sponsored by IUP Cultural Center in conjuction with Ujamaa students. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

African American Cultural Center Special Study Hours

African American Cultural Center, B23 Delaney Hall

AACC Special Study Hours ends today at 4:00 p.m. for the Kwanzaa Basket-making Workshop.

5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Kwanzaa Kuumba Day (Creativity): Special Holiday Crafts Workshop

HUB Susquehanna Room

This annual event is just in time to make a nice, homemade holiday gift. Admission Fees: $5.00, covers all supplies and refreshments. Space Limited! All are wekcome! Come make your own unique Holiday gift! Sponsored by IUP African American Cultural Center. For further information, please contact the AACC Office at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Ujamaa Food Drive

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

Share the Holiday spirit with the less fortunate. Collected food items will be donated to a local food bank. Collection boxes will be at IUP AACC Office and at various locations on campus. Student will be available to pick up your donations. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Sponsored by IUP Cultural Center in conjuction with Ujamaa students. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

African American Cultural Center Special Study Hours

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

AACC Special Study Hours are daily, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Chevy Chase Community Center/Indiana NAACP Annual Holiday Party

Chevy Chase Community Center, 640 N. Fifth St., Indiana, PA 15701

The Campus Community is cordially invited to attend this annual Holdiay Event that aims to bring the Community and IUP together for friendship, conversation, and celebrate with a greater awareness of the sameness of our diversity. IUP students and members from the community will engage us in music, good food, and holiday cheer. The students will also assist with decorating and will host a craft-making session for the childrena. A surprise visit from the 'MAN IN A RED SUIT will capture the evening and children will be provided Holiday Bags with plenty of goodies. Meat, potatoes, gravy, bread and butter will be provided. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish to share! Free and opened to the public! For further information or to let us know if you be attending please call: (724) 463-0674 (CCCC), (724) 463-6391 (Indiana NAACP), or IUP own's African American Cultural Center at 724-357-2455. Everyone is welcome! .....................................................

5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

IUP Annual Kwanzaa Celebration: Kwanzaa 2012

HUB Ohio Room

Kwanzaa is an annual African American Holiday Celebration of family, friends, culture, and the community. IUP 2012 Kwanzaa activities is themed "A Little Bit of History, A Little Bit of Soul" and will include the traditional Kwanzaa Ceremony and performances by IUP Voices of Joy Gospel Choir, IUP Africa Dance Ensemble, guest performers Tobey Foyeh and Orchestra Africa of Nigeria, and guest speaker Dr. Fererai Trent, Oprah's "all-time favorite guest" and founder of Tinagana )Shoma for 'it is achievable'), which builds and repair schools in rural Zimbabwe. The program will also include the Kwanzaa Dinner and the guest is asked to bring a cover dish to share, which is in keeping with the spirit of Kwanzaa, and to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to a local Food Bank through the Ujamaa Food Drive. Everyone is invited to attend this events as we close the semester in celebration of friendship, diversity, and fellowship. The program is FREE and opened to all. To RSVP, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455. Remember, to please let us know the covered dish (requested, not REQUIRED) that you will bring. A great time can be expected by all. This is also a refreshing way to enter final exams. Hope to see you there!

8:00 a.m.–4:25 p.m.

Ujamaa Food Drive

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

Share the Holiday spirit with the less fortunate. Collected food items will be donated to a local food bank. Collection boxes will be at IUP AACC Office and at various locations on campus. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Student will be available to pick up your donations. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Sponsored by IUP Cultural Center in conjuction with Ujamaa students. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Ujamaa Food Drive

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

Share the Holiday spirit with the less fortunate! Collected food items will be donated to a local food bank. Collection boxes will be at IUP AACC Office and at various locations on campus. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Student will be available to pick up your donations. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Sponsored by IUP Cultural Center in conjuction with Ujamaa students. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Ujamaa Food Drive

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

Share the Holiday spirit with the less fortunate! Collected food items will be donated to a local food bank. Collection boxes will be at IUP AACC Office and at various locations on campus. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Student will be available to pick up your donations. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Sponsored by IUP Cultural Center in conjuction with Ujamaa students. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

African American Cultural Center Special Study Hours

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

AACC Special Study Hours are daily, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

African American Cultural Center Annual Office Potluck Holiday Social

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

All are welcome to join the AACC staff in its annual potluck social for the Holiday Season. Please bring a dish to share, but not required. For further information, contact the AACC Office at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Ujamaa Food Drive

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

Share the Holiday spirit with the less fortunate! Collected food items will be donated to a local food bank. Collection boxes will be at IUP AACC Office and at various locations on campus. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Student will be available to pick up your donations. Collection hours are daily, Monday through Friday. Sponsored by IUP Cultural Center in conjuction with Ujamaa students. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

African American Cultural Center Special Study Hours ends

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

Students, enjoy your break. See you in the spring 2012! The AACC staff.

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Ujamaa Food Drive Ends

African American Cultural Center, Delaney Hall B23

Thanks to all who donated to this event. IUP African American Cultural Center (AACC) wish all to have a safe and relaxing Holiday Season 2012.

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

African American Cultural Center 18th Annual Fall Pre-Commencement Reception and Awards Program

HUB Ohio Room

Co-sponsored by the offices of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Social Equity and the Black Student League.

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

MLK Activity: Indiana County Department of Human Services' School Supplies/Personal Hygiene Items Drive

300 Indian Springs Drive, Suite 203, Indiana, PA 125702

This activity is in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, 1/21/2013. Donation of school supplies and personal hygiene items will be collected January 14-18, 2013 and distributed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2013. Donations can be dropped off 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For further information, contact the IUP AACC at 724-357-2455.

10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom March and Celebration: The Beloved Community

Indiana Courthouse/Grace United Methodist Church

This event is in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2013. Theme: The Beloved Community. March begins at 10:30 a.m.; Celebration Program begins at 11:00 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church. Free! The IUP community is encouraged to attend. All are welcome! Sponsored by the Indiana NAACP.

8:00 a.m.–11:55 p.m.

MLK/BHM Exhibit: African Americans and the United States: Embracing the Past, Building the Future

Stapleton Library, First Floor

This exhibit is in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2013 and Black History Month 2013. Viewing is daily, during regular Library hours. Free and Opened to the public. Runs through February 28, 2013.

9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Indiana Community Blood Drive in Honor of MLK Day 2013

Rustic Lodge, Indiana, PA

This Blood Drive is in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2013, which is considered a Day of Volunteer Community Service. Blood donors and volunteers are needed. Called the IUP AACC, 724-357-2455 to volunteer and schedule an appointment to donate blood. Sponsored by the American Red Cross in cooperation with IUP African American Cultural Center, IUP Women's Club, Indiana NAACP and many othe community businesses and civic groups.