Events

All Day

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

University Museum, Sutton Hall

This exhibit continues through March 16, 2013 during regular University Museum hours. A Diversity Counts Program!

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

First Round of Diversity Counts Log/Timesheets Due

AACC, Delaney Hall, B23

6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Spring Into Maat: Fun, Food and Stations

PNC Room, KCAC

Students of the Maat Student Organization President's Council will sponsor this program to close Black History Month 2013. It will feature interactive stations, a tribute to their African Heritage, information on their organizations, a DJ, give-a-ways, food, and simply fun. Free and all are welcome! A Diversity Counts Program. Contact the AACC for further information.

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

The 10th Annual Family Fun Fest: Festasaurus

Indiana Mall

This annual event is a community service event sponsored by the Children's Advisory Commission of Indiana County.

6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m.

PAS Lecture: "South Sudan-Achievements and Challenges of a Nation" by the Honorable Akec Khoc, Ambassodor of the Republic of South Sudan (CANCELLED DUE TO THE Weather)

Stouffer Auditorium

The East African nation of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in July 2011. The ambassador will discuss the historical process through which his nation was born and will outline a way to the future. Co-sponsored by the Pan-African Studies program and the College of Education and Educational Technology. Free and open to the public. Attendance vouchers will be provided. For further information, contact Marveta Ryan-Sams at mmryan@iup.edu.

8:00 a.m.–11:55 p.m.

Diversity Counts Program Continues

AACC, B23 Delaney Hall

Diversity Counts runs through May 2, 2013. It provides students with an opportunity to increase their interactions, involvement, and learning about and with people of diverse backgrounds. Students can earn points, a Diversity Certificate, and raffle tickets that will give them a chance to winning prizes. All participants will be invited to attend the Award's Program on May 2, 2013. Completion of Diversity Verification Forms are required, and must be submitted to the AACC Office. For further information, a calendar of activities, a Diversity Verification Form, or recommend an event you have planned for consideration in the program, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

All Day

AHCANA Essay Contest Continues

AACC, B23 Delaney Hall

The AHCANA Essay Contest provides students with an opportunity to win a $250 Gift Card by submitting a 2-3 page, typed essay that reflects on the theme: Imagining Racial/Ethnic Diversity 2050: Implications, Thoughts, and Recommendations Concerning the Predicted New Majority Population Composition (Africans/African Americans, Hispanics, Caucasians, Asians, and Native Americans). Guidelines are available for to assist with writing the essay. The contest runs April 26, 2013 and are due at the AACC Office by 4 p.m. on that day in B23 Delaney Hall. Early submissions are suggested; no late essays will be accepted. For further information, call 724-357-2455.

All Day

Diversity Counts Program Continues

AACC, B23 Delaney Hall

Diversity Counts runs through May 2, 2013. It provides students with an opportunity to increase their interactions, involvement, and learning about and with people of diverse backgrounds. Students can earn points, a Diversity Certificate, and raffle tickets that will give them a chance to winning prizes. All participants will be invited to attend the Award's Program on May 2, 2013. Completion of Diversity Verification Forms are required, and must be submitted to the AACC Office. For further information, a calendar of activities, a Diversity Verification Form, or recommend an event you have planned for consideration in the program, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

All Day

AHCANA Essay Contest Continues

AACC, B23 Delaney Hall

The AHCANA Essay Contest provides students with an opportunity to win a $250 Gift Card by submitting a 2-3 page, typed essay that reflects on the theme: Imagining Racial/Ethnic Diversity 2050: Implications, Thoughts, and Recommendations Concerning the Predicted New Majority Population Composition (Africans/African Americans, Hispanics, Caucasians, Asians, and Native Americans). Guidelines are available for to assist with writing the essay. The contest runs April 26, 2013 and are due at the AACC Office by 4 p.m. on that day in B23 Delaney Hall. Early submissions are suggested; no late essays will be accepted. For further information, call 724-357-2455.

9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Big Hearts, Little Hands Bowl for Kids Sake

Mohawk Lanes, Indiana, PA

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Theatrical Performance: You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

Waller Theater

This is a College of Fine Art's Ovation Series. Admission Fee charged. A limited number of tickets may be available at the AACC.

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

AACC Pre-Commencement Meeting #1

HUB Ohio Room

4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Maat Student Organization President's Council Meeting

Delaney Conference Room, B39

All Day

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

University Museum, Sutton Hall

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

AACC Pre-Commencement Meeting #2

HUB Ohio Room

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Fearless Diamonds: A Tribute to Women

HUB Ohio Room

This program is held in honor of Women's History Month 2013 and is designed to support, honor, recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievement of women whose work inspire and motivate others, represents champions of leadership, and advances equity, social justice, and diversity. It is a Diversity Counts Program and is sponsored by IUP African American Cultural Center in conjunction with Victory Christian Assembly, the President's Commission on the Status of Women, and the Men of Maat Student Organization President's Council with support from the Center for Health and Well-being. Limited seating is available and RSVPs are required by March 26, 2013 at 724-357-2455. A special showing of "Beast of the Southern Wild" follows the program.

7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Women History Month Film Showing of "Beast of the Southern Wild"

HUB Ohio Room

Featuring "the youngest person ever nominated for a Best Actress Oscar," this films is presented in honor of Women's History Month and follows "Fearless Diamonds: A Tribute to Women." Another Diversity Counts event! Admission is free and opened to the public. For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Program: African Night 2013

HUB Ohio Room

Sponsored by IUP Pan African Student Association, this annual programs features modeling, dance and musical, Rap Musk, Reggae, Poetry Reading, Food, and Contests. Another Diversity Counts program! Admission Fees: $7 (on sale now. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For further information, contact Tenesha Ali, president of PASA at 609-234-6556 or adivsor, Dr. Yaya Sissoko at 724-467-2490.

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

BSL Discussion Series: Light Skin vs. Dark Skin

HUB Susquehanna Room

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Lecture: Iya Luciana Vanilar (Afara dba House of Steel)

247 Johnson Hall

How Okra Thwarted the Baby's Death: A Perspective on the Principles of Ifa-based Shamanic Practice, this presentation discusses Ifa-based Shamanic Practice and Yourba people of the Benin region of West Africa. Another Diversity Counts Program. Sponsored by the Committee for the Study of Culture and Religion of the Religious Studies Department.

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Dance Music: Cimarron

Gorell Recital Hall, 2nd Floor Sutton Hall

7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

POIZ 4th Annual Fashion Show: "Battle of the Element"

Toretti Auditorium, KCAC

Sponsored by the POIZ Modeling Troupe, admission fee to this event is $7.00 in advance, more at the door.

7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Seminar: What Black Men Think

HUB Susquehanna Room

This event is sponsored by IOTA Phi Fraternity, Inc. and coordinated by student Osarhia. Special prizes will be awarded.

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Program: "Substance Abuse, Minorities and the Reality"

Delaney Hall, Room G5

This program is a Diversity Counts Program and will be held in conjunction with the Ujamaa Living Learning Floor. Diversity Verification Forms will be available. Contact the AACC for further information at 724-357-2455.

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Micheaux Film/Discussion Series: "Lincoln"

HUB Ohio Room

This free presentation of the film Lincoln is presented in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. A Diversity Counts Program! Diversity Verification Forms will be available. For further information, contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Musical: Hair

Fisher Auditoruium

8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Take Back the Night

Delaney Courtyard

This event is a march against sexual and domestic violence. Sponsored by the Center for Health and Well-Being.

12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.

Class Presentation: Australian Filmmaker Wendy Dent and No News From Harare

Davis, Room 218

In this special film-showing of No News From Harare, the filmmaker Wendy Dent will lead a discussion of the film to the class "World News Coverage" (JRNL 375). This is another Diversity Counts Program! Diversity Counts Verification Forms will be available as requested. A public presentation of this program will occur at 5 p.m. in 208 Weyandt. The event is cosponsored by the Pan African Studies Program in conjunction with the African American Cultural Center and various other University departments.

5:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.

Film-Showing/Lecture: No News From Harare by Ms. Wendy Dent, Author and Australian Filmmaker

Weyandt Hall, Room 208

This film/lecture series will feature author Ms. Wendy Dent and her showing of the film, No News from Harare. It is another Diversity Counts Program and Diversity Counts Verification Logs will be available! The event is free and opened to the public. It is sponsored by the Pan African Studies Program in conjunction with the African American Cultural Center and various other University departments.

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

AACC Pre-Commencement Award Application's Due

AACC Office, Delaney Hall, B23

9:00 p.m.–11:55 p.m.

Diversity Weekend Dance: N' Living Colors (The 90s Dance)

KCAC PNC Room

This events, N' Living Colors (The 90s Dance) is a major student-centered activity of Diversity Counts 2013 and begins the first IUP Diversity Weekend 2013. Space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis! Admission Fees: $8 in advance, $10 at the door. It is cosponsored by IUP AACC in conjunction with IOTA Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Times are from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. For further information, please call the AACC at 724-357-2455. A Diversity Counts Program!

1:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Outdoor Multicultural Festival

Wallwork Outdoor Areas

As part of IUP first Diversity Weekend, this program will present an afternoon of interactive activities that are designed to exemplify the importance of health and exercise and promote a positive social atmosphere through games, music, refreshments and other interactive activities. Overall, it aims to inform the community about how IUP is making a positive impact thorough various multicultural organizations. Sponsored by Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. in conjunction with IUP AACC, this event is a small but positive step in multicultural, cross cultural, and ethnical awareness and communication that is student-centered. Another Diversity Counts Program! For further information, please contact the AACC at 724-357-2455.

7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

The Ebony Renaissance

HUB Ohio Room

This event concludes Diversity Weekend 2013. Presented by IUP Black Student League, the event travels back in time to meet the "Who's who" of African American culture. It is promoted as star-studded event - from Josephine Baker, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Michael Jackson and Beyonce Knowles. You don't want to miss this one. It promises to be better the first production, had in 2012. Come out for a good ol' night of music, laughs, and much more following the Outdoors Multicultural Festival. For further information, contact Alexis at hjks@iup.edu or call the AACC at 724-357-2455.

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

AACC Pre-commencement Meeting #3

HUB Ohio Room

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Temptation of the Muses: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Fisher Auditorium

Sponsored by the College of Fine Arts Ovation Series.

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

RSVP for AACC Pre-Commencement Program

Delaney Hall, AAACC Office, B23

Please call the AACC at 724-357-2455 to RSVP.

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

AHCANA Essay Contests Due

Delaney Hall, AACC Office, B23

7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Film-Screening: YERT-Your Environmental Road Trip

Downtown Indiana Theater

Presented by the Indiana County Center for Community Growth and is a Diversity Counts Program.

All Day

BSL End of Year Banquet

TBA

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Diversity Counts Program Ends

AACC, Delaney Hall, B23

All Diversity Counts Logs and verification forms are due at the AACC Office. Winner of the ACHANA Essay Contest will be announced.

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

AACC End-of-Year Reception: Presentation of Social Justice, Education and Diversity Award Program

HUB Ohio Room

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

AACC Pre-Commencement Rehearsal #1

HUB Ohio Room

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

AACC Pre-Commencement Final Rehearsal

HUB Ohio Room

5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

AACC 23rd Annual Spring Pre-Commencement Reception and Award's Program

TBA

Under this year's theme, Diversity Counts: Today's Priority, Tomorrow's Reality, this celebratory program recognizes graduating graduate and undergraduate students from the class of Spring and August 2013. The guest speaker will be Brenda Frazier. Several special recognition and outstanding student and faculty awards are presented as well as a DVD being made in honor of the graduates. Students who would like to be included in the DVD Project, must provide a candied shot, electronically, to IUP AACC, c/o of c.a. palek@iup.edu by March 26, 2013. There is no charge to participate in this pre-commencement activity; donations are welcomed. On day of event, participating students must arrive by 3:30 p.m. at the HUB Ohio Room. Informational meetings will be held on March 26 and April 24, 2013. Rehearsals will be on May 9 and May 16, 2013. Any student who plans to participate in the program should contact the AACC as soon as possible at 724-357-2455 to let them know. Walk-ins are however welcomed. Aplicatons for the various awards can be found at www.iup.edu/aacc

7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Film-Screening: Urban Roots

Downtown Indiana Theater