Sunday, February 1
Discover Your Roots, Discover Your World … African American Genealogy Resources, 4-6:00 pm
Does your family have African American roots? Come learn about African American genealogical resources plus explore exciting new free databases like FamilySearch.org and SlaveVoyages.org. Open to the public and free at the Alvin Sherman Library. Call 954-262-4613.
Monday, February 2
"Food for the Soul" Series, 1-2:00 pm
This series will include a guest speaker and lunch in the Knight Auditorium, Carl DeSantis Building. Guest speaker: TBA. Series is sponsored by the Graduate Business Students Association of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Contact: Carla Withrow, 954-262-5149.
Wednesday, February 4
“Power Revealed” - African Presence 2009 Sixth Annual Art Exhibition Grand Opening Reception, 6:30-8:30 pm
In celebration of the rich heritage of Africa, NSU will host “Power Revealed,” which features African art from the collection of the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University. The Opening Reception will be held in the Miniaci Courtyard. Exhibition will be on display in the NSU Gallery through March 20. Call 954-262-5353.
Love Jones (Poetry Night), 8-11:30 pm
"Express Your Thoughts" Love Jones gives students the opportunity to show off their poetic skills and to enjoy the talents of peers. The work of novices and professional poets will be featured on the University Center Flight Deck. Sponsored by the P.A.S.A. (Pan African Student Association). Contact Natalie Champagne, nchampag@nova.edu.
Friday, February 6
Strengths of Black Families Film Festival, 7-10:00 pm
This film festival, hosted by NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, will allow attendees to view and discuss films that highlight the strengths of Black families. “This Christmas,” will be featured in the Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Contact Dr. Debra Nixon, 954-262-3008 or nixond@nova.edu.
Saturday, February 7
My Nappy Roots: A Journey through Black Hair-itage Film and Panel Discussion, 2-4:00 pm
Come to the Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium for the Florida film premiere and discussion of My Nappy Roots: A Journey through Black Hair-itage, the award winning documentary on black hair featuring Kim Fields, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Vivica A. Fox. Connect with the film's director, Regina Kimbell, fans and a panel of experts for a community discussion on the historical, professional and personal accounts of the black hair journey. Sponsored by the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center. Contact Kimberli Kidd at (954) 262-5477.
Monday, February 9
“Food for the Soul” Series, 1-2:00 pm
Lunch-speaker series continues with “Focus WITH Purpose,” facilitated by business consultant Dr. Tiffany Jordan, in the Knight Auditorium, Carl DeSantis Building. Jamaican cuisine will be served. Contact: Carla Withrow, 954-262-5149.
Friday, February 13
Strengths of Black Families Film Festival, 7:00 pm
Festival continues with viewing and discussion of "Pursuit of Happyness," 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., in the Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Contact Dr. Debra ' Nixon, 954-262-3008 or nixond@nova.edu.
Saturday, February 14
President of International War Crimes Tribunal to Speak, 2:00 pm
The Honorable Judge Patrick L. Robinson of Jamaica, president of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), will speak at the Shepard Broad Law Center. A book signing will be held with Judge Robinson at 2 p.m. and he will give a presentation at 4 p.m. on “The Interaction of Legal Systems in the Work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.” His book is entitled Jamaican Athletics - A Model for 2012 And the World: Jamaica’s Triumph in Beijing. The event is co-sponsored by the Caribbean Law Programs and the Inter-American Center for Human Rights of NSU Law Center, the Latin American Caribbean Forum of NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Consul General of Jamaica and Unique Creations, Inc. Call Jane Cross at 954-262-6014.
Sunday, February 15
Discover Your Roots, Discover Your World … African American Genealogy Resources
Does your family have African American roots? Come learn about African American genealogical resources plus explore exciting new free databases like FamilySearch.org and SlaveVoyages.org. Open to the public and free at the Alvin Sherman Library. Call 954-262-4613.
Monday, February 16
“Food for the Soul” Series, 1-2:00 pm
Lunch-speaker series continues with “Business – Past, Present and Future,” featuring Senior Executive Search Consultant Sam Hines. Event will be held in the Knight Auditorium, Carl DeSantis Building. Cuisine: Soul food. Contact: Carla Withrow, 954-262-5149.
Jeopardy Night, 6-9:00 pm
Student teams will compete in the Black History Jeopardy Night game to win prizes in the University Center Flight Deck. Hosted by Ethnic Minority Association of Graduate Students (EMAGS) at the Center for Psychological Studies. Contact Julie Hamrick at hamrick@nova.edu.
Tuesday, February 17
Back to Africa, Part 2, 12-1:30 pm
Representing NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies, Professor Stephen Campbell and eight doctoral students in clinical psychology participated in a two-week humanitarian trip to Swaziland in 2007. This presentation will address the stigma of mental illness and HIV/AIDS among Blacks in the United States and South Africa. A cluster of negative attitudes and beliefs that motivates fear, rejection, avoidance, and discrimination against people with mental illness and HIV/AIDS will be discussed. Participants will view a slide/video presentation demonstrating efforts to combat these biases within South Africa. Presentation will be in the Carl DeSantis building, room 1124. Contact Dr. Sarah Valley-Gray, valleygr@nova.edu.
Wednesday, February 18
African World Artists Collective Opening Reception and Exhibit, 6:30-9:30 pm
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host this event, which will consist of a tour of the art exhibit, performances and light refreshments. Opening reception and exhibit will be held in the Performing and Visual Arts Gallery, 2nd floor, University Center. The African World Artists Collective was formed in Fort Lauderdale, in 1997, as a branch of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. Its mission is to foster awareness in the community at large of the rich heritage, contributions and talents of artists of African descent, through maintaining an environment that promotes creative independence, productions of all art forms, mentoring, forums, lectures, exhibitions and educational programs. Call Tennille Shuster at 954-262-7611.
Thursday, February 19
"Body & Movement” presented by Corpo e Movimento Capoeira Academy, Noon – 1:00 pm
Mestre Pele, a native of Brazil and director of Capoiera Academy in Wilton Manors, will demonstrate Capoiera, which encompasses Brazilian martial art, fight, and dance, in the University Center Flight Deck. Sponsored by the College of Allied Health & Nursing, Contact: Kenny McCallum, 954-262-1289 or odoo@nsu.nova.edu.
Master Class and discussion with Marc Bamuthi Joseph, 1-3:00 pm
Marc Bamuthi Joseph is a dancer, National Poetry Slam champion, Broadway veteran, GOLDIE award winner, featured artist on the past two seasons of Russell Simmons' Def Poetry on HBO and inaugural recipient of the United States Artists Rockefeller Fellowship. Event will take place in the Division of Visual and Performing Arts Division Orchestra Room in the University Center. Sponsored by Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. To participate, call Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D. at 954-262-8073.
Friday, February 20
Afro-Caribbean Dance Class – 6:30-7:30 pm
Come out and learn Afro-Caribbean dance styles during this free class. Afro-Caribbean is a fusion of African and Caribbean dance styles. The class will be up-beat, beginning with a warm-up and progressing to energetic movement across the floor. Choreographed combinations are accompanied by live drumming performed by William Brown of ‘DjembesnJazz.’ No experience is required. Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Location: University Center Studio 3. For more information, call (954) 262-6189.
Strength of the Black Family Film Festival, 7-10:00 pm
Festival continues with viewing and discussion of “The Great Debaters,” in the Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Contact Dr. Debra Nixon, 954-262-3008 or nixond@nova.edu.
Saturday, February 21
Black Law Student Association presents NSU Law Day, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
The free event gives high school and undergraduates a taste of what it’s like to attend law school. Event will be held 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., in the Shepard Broad Law Center. Contact Beth Hall, 954-262-6121 or hallb@nsu.law.nova.edu.
Apollo Style Talent Show – 8:00 pm
Bring your family and friends to the auditorium in the Hollywood-Mailman Building and enjoy an evening of great amateur entertainment. The audience judges the performers in this Apollo style event. Sponsored by the P.A.S.A. (Pan African Student Association). Contact Natalie Champagne, nchampag@nova.edu.
Monday, February 23
“Food for the Soul” Series, 1-2:00 pm
Lunch-speaker series continues with “Black History in Business,” with State Representative Ronald Brise. Event will be held in the Knight Auditorium, Carl DeSantis Building. Cuisine: Haitian food. Contact: Carla Withrow, 954-262-5149.
Tuesday, February 24
Dessert and Dialogue: Hip Hop and the Black Experience in America, 6-8:00 pm
Hip-Hop music chronicles the experiences of African Americans people and other under-represented and/or oppressed groups, both domestic and abroad. This program will explore Hip Hop’s vernacular of resistance as it pertains to identity politics, race, gender and class construction. Event will be held in the University Center Flight Deck. Sponsored by NSU’s Division of Student Affairs, Multicultural Affairs. Contact Cherise James at jcherise@nova.edu.
Wednesday, February 25
An evening with 2008 National Book Award Winner Annette Gordon-Reed, 7:00 pm
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host Annette Gordon-Reed, professor of law at New York Law School and professor of history at Rutgers University. She is the author of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy, editor of Race On Trial: Law and Justice in American History, and coauthor with Vernon Jordan of Vernon Can Read: A Memoir. Event will be held in the Library Room 2053. For more information, contact Chetachi Egwu, Ph.D. at 954-262-8073. Photo courtesy Jerry Bauer.
Thursday, February 26
Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Awards, 6:00 pm
The Black Heritage Council at NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services will sponsor the 5th Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Award Ceremony. Event will be held at the Signature Grand, Davie. Guest Speaker is Coach Ken Carter. Contact Dr. Susan Davis, 954-262-8735 or sdavis@nsu.nova.edu.
Friday, February 27
Strength of the Black Family Film Festival, 7-10:00 pm
Festival concludes with viewing and discussion of “Meet the Browns,” in the Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium. Contact Dr. Debra Nixon, 954-262-3008 or nixond@nova.edu.
Saturday, February 28
NSU Volunteers at the Sistrunk Historical Festival & Parade, 8:00 am
The College of Allied Health and Nursing will provide health screening 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 Dr. Bini Litwin, 954-262-1662 or blitwin@nova.edu.
Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held on NSU’s main campus, 3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314.