Events
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
- Photo Exhibition - Outstanding Black Women in American History and Culture, 9 am
This exciting photo exhibition of black women is free and open to the public. Location: Conference Room B of NSU's Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, 1750 N.E. 167th St., North Miami Beach. Contact Clyde Bailey (clydeb@nova.edu) or Indiana Robinson (indianar@nova.edu) for more information. - Discussion - "Black History and the Civil War" facilitated by Stephen Engle, professor of History, Florida Atlantic University, 7 pm
As this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, please join us as FAU professor Stephen Engle, Ph.D., explores black history in relation to the Civil War. Location: Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Free, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Sponsored by Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences.
For more information, call David Kilroy, Ph.D at (954) 262-8021.
Thursday, February 2
- Grand Opening Reception - "Contemporary African Diaspora Memory in Motion," African Presence 2012 Ninth Annual Art Exhibition, 6:30-8:30 pm
This exhibition of paintings and sculptures, created by international artists of African descent, investigates the relationship between memory, history and art. Evening will feature refreshments, giveaways, musical entertainment, dance and step performances.
Opening Reception will be held in the Don Taft University Center. Exhibition will be unveiled at 8:00 pm in the NSU's Alvin Sherman Library.
For more information or to RSVP, call (954) 262-5357 or send email to serioux@nova.edu.
Tuesday, February 7
Afro-Brazilian Dance Master Class with Augusto Soledade, Noon
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will feature performing and Visual Arts faculty member and Brazz Dance Artistic Director Augusto Soledade who will bring Brazil to South Florida with this energetic dance workshop! Location: PVA Performance Theater, Don Taft University Center. Free, but reservations are required as space is limited.
Call Augusto Soledade, MFA at (954) 262-8274 or Elana Lanczi at (954) 262-7613 for more information.- Genealogy 101, 1-2:00 pm.
The Alvin Sherman Library invites you to find your Caribbean Roots during this genealogy workshop that allows you to get hands-on experience tracing your family's genealogy. Location: Sherman Library, Lab A. Call (954) 262-4613.
Thursday, February 9
- The Revolution Will Be Live: Black youth talk about being Black, being American, moving forward, 7-9:00 pm
This provocative presentation consist of a 35-minute documentary of Black youth offering candid voice to the past, present , future of Black American. The video shows high school and college students sharing how they see themselves impacting history. Following the film presentation, NSU faculty members Debra Nixon, Ph.D., and Jason Campbell, Ph.D., will lead the audience in live discussion.
Sponsored by the Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences. Location: Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Free and open to the public. Call (954) 262-3035.
Saturday, February 11
- "Zora Neale Hurston: Listening to the South," by Chris Jackson, 2-3 pm
Christine Jackson, Ph.D., is a professor of literature, writing, and music history in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities at NSU. She will lecture and play folk songs on the piano, songs that Zora Hurston collected for the Work Projects Administration (WPA) in the late 1930s. This entertaining musical program will cover not only Ms. Hurston's ability to capture colloquial speech in her writings, but will also explore her folklore study projects that included recording stories and songs. Location: Alvin Sherman Library. Call (954) 262-4613.
Wednesday, February 15
- Honoring the Black Woman in American History and Culture, 10 am
Guest lecturer will be Brenda Snipes, Ed.D., Broward County Supervisor of Elections and an alumnus of Fischler School of Education. The event is free and open to the public. Location: NSU's Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, 1750 N.E. 167th St. North Miami Beach, Technology Building Auditorium.
Contact Clyde Bailey at clydeb@nova.edu for further information.
Thursday, February 16
“Runway Afrique: The Power of African Images in the Fashion Industry” with Chetachi Egwu and Cathleen Dean, Noon
This event, which is part of the Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Lecture Series, is a private screening of the documentary "Runway Afrique" and a detailed discussion about the lack of African designers and models on fashion runways, cutting them out of the $47 billion fashion industry. Created by Chetachi Egwu and Cathleen Dean, this 30-minute film documents the first New York Africa Fashion Week. Location: Alvin Sherman Library 2nd Floor Gallery. Free but reservations are required as space is limited.
Call Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D. at (954) 262-8073 for more information.
Screening and Panel Discussion of A Good Man, a film about the creation of choreographer Bill T. Jones' new work on Abraham Lincoln, 6-8:30 pm
Join us as we view and explore this film chronicling Bill T. Jones journey in creating this critical dance work. Jones is the Artistic Director of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane dance company and the choreographer for the Tony award winning Broadway musical "Fela!" Moderated by Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D., Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences faculty member.
Panelists: Clarence Brooks, MFA, associate professor/director of Dance, Florida Atlantic University; Elana Lanzci, MFA, assistant professor and Dance Major chair, Nova Southeastern University; David Kilroy, Ph.D. - associate professor of History, Nova Southeastern University; Augusto Soledade, MFA, assistant professor of Dance, Nova Southeastern University.
Location: Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Free, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Call Elana Lanczi, MFA at (954) 262-8073 for more information.
Friday, February 17
Actor David Mills Writing workshop, Noon
Join us as actor David Mills explores the craft of writing using Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letters from the Birmingham Jail. Location: Mailman Auditorium, Mailman-Hollywood Building. Sponsored by the Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences. Free but reservations are required as space is limited.
Call Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D. at (954) 262-8073 for more information.
- Our Stories: The Past, Present, and Future Cultural Show, 6:30 pm
The Black History Cultural Show demonstrates a diverse mix of enlightening activities representing "The Past, Present, and Future" incorporating the extraordinary achievements in African American history (Black Experiences). Nova Southeastern University students will provide tribute interactive, educational, inspirational exhibits and living legend of history makers. Black History provides the appreciation of diversity, our civic responsibility, and unity. This event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by Pan-African Student Association (P.A.S.A.), Opulent Image Models, and Student Government Association (SGA). Location: TBA.
For more information, email gilot@nova.edu.
Saturday, February 18
- Book Signing with Vernon Shazier, Miami Dolphins Chaplain and Author, Noon – 1 pm
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship will host Executive Speech Coach Rev. Vernon Shazier, Miami Dolphins Chaplain & author of How to Build a Championship Team and The Champion Woman. Location: Carl DeSantis Building. Come out for lunch and enjoy Q & A with Rev. Shazier. Copies of his books will be on sale at discounted rate! Free & open to the public.
For more information, contact cwithrow@nova.edu (954) 262-5149.
- Actor David Mills one-person show on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 7 pm
In the wake of the opening of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial on the National Mall in New York, actor David Mills joins us again to perform as Dr. King, using his speeches and monologues. An important show not to be missed! Location: Mailman Hollywood Building, Auditorium. Sponsored by the Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences. Free but reservations are required as seating is limited.
Call Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D., at (954) 262-8073 for more information.
Tuesday, February 21
- Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Caribbean Immigrants, Noon – 1 pm
NSU's Center for Psychological Studies' students and faculty member Stephen Campbell, Ph.D., present a review of the unique considerations in meeting the mental health needs of Caribbean immigrants. The Caribbean region boasts an average of 37 million inhabitants, with a significant number of African descendents. The culture, history and values of the region in relation to mental health needs will be addressed. Location: Maltz Psychology Building, room 2044.
For more information, please contact Sarah Valley-Gray, Psy.D., at valleygr@nova.edu.
Wednesday, February 22
- Live Music with Positively Africa, 10:30-11:30 am All ages with caregiver
The Alvin Sherman Library celebrates Black History Month with a lively and enchanting duo who will perform songs, movement and demonstrate authentic instruments. Children of all ages will love this show. Location: Sherman Library. Call (954) 262-5477.
Saturday, February 25
- BLSA presents NSU Law Day 2012, 9 am – 1 pm
The Shepard Broad Law Center and the Black Law Students' Association will host their free annual NSU Law Day for those interested in pursuing a law degree. Participants will have the opportunity to speak with current students, alumni, faculty and staff of the Law Center, as well as participate in a mock law class. Location: Shepard Broad Law Center.
For more information, please contact Anneke Greenaway at Anneke@nova.edu. - NSU Volunteers at the Sistrunk Historical Festival & Parade, 11 am
Nova Southeastern University's College of Health Care Sciences will provide health screenings at the oldest African American Festival in Broward County – the Sistrunk Historical Festival and Parade – named in honor of Dr. James Sistrunk, one of the county's first black physicians.
Contact Bini Litwin, (954) 262-1274 or blitwin@nova.edu. - Dr. King’s Dream and President Obama, 2-3 pm
What were the struggles and sacrifices of those who heeded the challenge to keep Dr. King's dream alive? The Alvin Sherman Library invites you to hear author and NSU Professor Ralph Hogges who will share highlights from his new book regarding the fruition of Dr. King's dream with the election of President Obama. Location: Sherman Library, room 1017. Call (954) 262-5477.
Wednesday, February 29
- Sharkey's Storytime Fun: M is for Motown Music, 10:30-11:30 am
The Alvin Sherman Library will host this children's event (for all ages with caregiver). Celebrate Black History month with books by your favorite African-American authors and sing along to Motown hits with singer/librarian Miss Rebecca! Location: Sherman Library. Call (954) 262-5477. - Awards Ceremony: Outstanding Black Female Teachers, 10 am This event will honor three outstanding black female teachers selected from area public schools. The honorees and their principals will be the guests of honor and the event is open to the public. Sponsored by the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education. Location: NSU's Fischler School, 1750 N.E. 167th St. North Miami Beach, Technology Building Auditorium.
Contact Clyde Bailey (clydeb@nova.edu) or Delores Smiley (smiley@nova.edu) for further information. - Celebrate Black History Month with NSU students & Urban League of Broward County Young Professionals Network, 6:30-8:30 pm
The event will include a viewing of the 30-minute Florida Humanities Council documentary, "Choosing Your Future," a panel discussion on being "Young & Urban in South Florida," and concludes with a Question & Answer session. Co-sponsored by the Graduate Business Student Association at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship. Free and open to the public. Location: Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium.
For more information, call Kadeen Denny at (954) 262-5052.
*All events will be held on NSU's main campus, unless otherwise specified.
