Events

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.

8:00 a.m.–11:55 p.m.

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

Stapleton Library, IUP, First Floor

Exhibit can be viewed daily during regular Library Office Hours. Runs through February 28,2013.

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

BHM Challenge #1: Five Key Figures

AACC Office

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Diversity Counts Program Begins (Runs through 5/2/2013)

African American Cultural Center, B23 Delaney

Using an ethnic-based approach, Diversity Counts provides students with an opportunity to increase their interactions, involvement, and learning about or with people and programs diverse backgrounds. At the same time, they can earn points and raffle tickets that will give them a chance to win some nice prizes and / or diversity certificates. The more points and tickets earn the greater the chance of winning a prize. The program runs February 1, 2013 through May 2, 2013. Among the activities is Imagine That Essay Contest entitled "Racial/Ethnic Diversity 2050: Implications and Recommendations" that begins 2/8/2013 and ends 4:00 p.m. on 4/21/20013. To enroll in the program, recommend a program for the program, or to receive further information, contact the AACC Office at 724-357-2455.

12:45 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Brown Bag Let's Talk Lunch#1: Preventing The Vanishing Black Males

Delaney G43

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Opening Exhibit: "In Sisterhood: The Women's Movement in Pittsburgh and Bridge Builders"

University Museum, Sutton Hall

This exhibi is in honor of Black History Month 2013 and Women's History Month 2013. Runs through Maarch 16, 2013. Sponsored by Women's Studies in collaboration IUP AACC.

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Black History Month Challenge display #1: Connecting the Past to the Present

Delaney Conference Room, B23

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

BHM Challenge #2: Five Interesting Facrs

AACC Office, Daleny Hall, B23

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Black History Month Challenge Display #1: Connecting the Past to the Present Continues

Delaney Conference Room, B39

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Black History Month Film Series #1: The Manuscripts of Timbuktu

HUB Ohio Room

Attendance Vouchers Will be Available.

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Black History Month Challenge Display #1: Connecting the Past to the Present Continues

Delaney Hall, B39

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Theatrical Performance: "With Grace I Stand" by Imani Productions

HUB Ohio Room

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Imagine That Essay Contest Kicks-off: Racial/Ethnic Diversity 2050: Implications and Recommendations

AACC, B23 Delaney Hall

Essay contest runs 2/8/2013 - 4/21/2013 and all submissions, 2-3 pages only, are due 4:00 p.m., 4/21/2013 at the AACC Office, Delney Hall, B23. Prize: Incredibly generous TBA

10:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

BHM Film Series #2

HUB Monongahela Room

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation

HUB Susquehanna Room

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

MLK Lunchtime Concert Series featuring various student and community performances

HUB Ohio Room

In honor of Black History Month 2013, the campus and local community is invited to attend the first MLK Lunchtime Concert Series. It is part of our 23rd Commemoration and Black History Month Keynote Program and is a Diversity Counts Program. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Upclose and Personal: Student Leader's Meet and Greet with Special Guests

HUB Susquehanna Room

This reception will provide guests an opportunity to meet personally with the campus guests, including Sonia Sanchez, for the 6 O'clock Series Program. This is a Diversity Counts Program. For further information, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Black History Month Keynote Address: An Interactive Panel Presentation: The Art of Resistance - An Intergenerational Dialogue Between the Civil Rights and Hip-Hop Generation featuring Sonia Sanchez etal.

HUB Ohio Room

Black History Month 2013 is themed 2050: Rooted in the Past, Moving Forward and this program is presented as a special dedication to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It concludes a day-long list of events and features an interactive panel presentation of noted scholars, activist and performers that is designed to answer such questions as "Can today's art be an act of resustance to public policy that too often marginalizes youth, particularly those from Black and Brown communities - or is it simply a diversion in an era of individualism and consumer culture? Designed in consultation with Bakari Kitwana, journalist, activist, and political commentator on politics and youth, featured panelists include Ms. Sonia Sanchez, poet-activist; Dr. Haki Madhubuti, publisher,poet, activist; Mr. Adam Mansbach, author; Ms. Chinaka Hodge, poet/playwright (Def Poetry Jam); Popmaster Fabel Pabon, Hip-Hop Pioneer; and Dr. James Peterson, Director of Africana Studies, as moderator. A Q & A will follow the program. The program is part of IUP's 23rd MLK Commemoration-Black History Month Celebration. Free Admission! Attendance Voucher will be available. Cosponsored by 6 O'clock Series and the office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement. For further information, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

BHM Film Series #3: Lincoln

HUB Ohio Room

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Musical: Around the World in 80 Days

Fisher Auditorium

This is a Lively Arts Ovations Program sponsored by the College of Fine Arts. A limited number of tickets are avaialbe from the AACC for students. Please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455 for further information.

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

BHM Challenge #3: African American History Overview

AACC Office, B23 Delaney Hall

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

BHM Challenge Display #2: TransforNation: African American Leaders and Events that Changed the World

HUB Susquehanna Room

This is a Diversity Counts Program presented in honor of Black History Month 2013.

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Let'sTalk Brown Bag Lunch #2: Implications 2050: Race, Gender and Class

TBA

2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

BHM Challenge Display #2: TransforNation: African American Leaders and Events that Changed the World

HUB Ohio Room

This is a Diversity Counts Program presented in honor of Black History Month 2013.

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Micheaux Film/Discussion Series: Lincoln and the Vampire Hunter

HUB Ohio Room

This event is free and opened to the public. It is a Diversity Counts Program.

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Black Love in the 21st Century: BHM Film Series Showing #3:

HUB Ohio

7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Hiram and the Walkers Sweetheart Dance

Chevy Chase Community Center

This event is a community service item, supporting the Chevy Chase Community Center. The dance includes music, refreshment, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and fun. Proceeds will benefit the CCCC. Admission Fees: $10 per person, $18 per couple. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

BHM Challenge #4: Facts for Features

AACC Office, Delaney Hall, B23

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Panel Presentation: History of the Women's Movement in Pittsburgh

HUB Ohio Room

Four women associated with the exhibit, "In Sisterhood: The Women's Movement in Pittsburgh" - Dr. Patricia Ulbrich, Ms. Barbara Hafer, Ms. Ann Begler, and Dr. Maureen McHugh - will discuss "share their experiences, the importance of the Women's Movement, and the related exhibit," whose goal is to not only pay tribute to the women in Western Pennsylvania who "worked hard to promote equality," but also, "to raise awareness about the role of social movements in our democratice society and to encourage civic engagement." This event is FREE and cosponsored by the President's Commission on the Status of Women in in collaboration with Women Studies, the African American Cultural Center, 6 O'clock Series, and a number of other University departments. It is also a Diversity Counts Program. Diversity Counts Verification Vouchers can be obtained from the African American Cultural Center by calling 724-357-2455.

4:30 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

Diversity Counts Faculty, Staff, and Student Reception

HUB Susquehanna Room

This program is a meet and greet and information session about the Diversity Counts Program. Besides informatiom on the goals, objectives, and events of the program, it will feature an update of accomplishments thus far. All faculty/staff invited to be partners of the program have been invited to attend as well as students who registered and/or were invited to become part of the Diversiy Team as Diversity Advocates. The event is FREE and all are welcome! For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455. Another Diversity Counts Program!

5:45 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

A Celebration of Sensational Soul Food

Allenwood, Ackerman Hall, Lower Level

Sponsored Allenwood and the Hospitality and Management Program, this event requires reservations at 724-357-2626. Admission Fee: $12.00. A Diversity Counts Program! For further information on receiving a Diversity Counts Verification Form, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–11:55 p.m.

PBCOHE 43rd PBCOHE Conference: 43 Years and Holding Strong: Continuing Our Advocacy for Inclusion in Higher Education

ACE Convention Center,Lafayette Hill, PA

Conference runs through 2/23/2013. For further information or to register to attend, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 a.m.–11:55 p.m.

PBCOHE 43rd PBCOHE Conference: 43 Years and Holding Strong: Continuing Our Advocacy for Inclusion in Higher Education

ACE Convention Center, Lafayette Hill, PA

Three students from IUP chosen mrecipient of the 43rd PBCOHE scholarship and will be awarded ar the Award Luncheon, 12 noon. Conference runs through 2/23/2013. For further information or to register to attend, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Concert: John Black Quartet

Gorell Recital Hall

8:00 a.m.–11:55 p.m.

PBCOHE 43rd Conference: 43 Years and Holding Strong: Continuing Our Advocacy for Inclusion in Higher Education Continues

ACE Convention Center, Lafayette Hill, PA

Conference runs through 2/23/2013. For further information or to register to attend, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Indiana Center for Community Growth Film Screening: The Economics of Happiness

Downtown Indiana Theater

This film is part of semester-long film screenings by the Indiana Center for Community Growth. Watch for other upcoming films.

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

PBCOHE Annual Conference: 43 Years and Holding Strong: Continuing Our Advocacy for Inclusion in Higher Education Concludes

ACE Convention Center,Lafayette Hill, PA

Conference concludes. For further information or to register to attend, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Indiana NAACP/CCCC Ethnic Heritage Social

Chevy Chase Community Center

This event will feature several student performances and is free and opened to the public. Please bring a dish to share. For further information, contact the AACC.

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

BHM Challenge #5: Black History Trivia

AACC Office, Delaney Hall, B23

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Black History Month Film Series Showing #4: Becoming Obama

HUB Ohio Room

This is a Diversity Counts Program presented in honor of Black History Month 2013. Free Admission!

6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Afro-Zumba Craze

Suites on Pratt

For further information, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455. A Diversity Counts Program!