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February 1, 2007
Texas Tech Celebrates Black History Month
The following is a calendar of events celebrating Black History Month.
Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.
Black History Month Banquet – A tribute to Eric Strong, featuring Brad Leali
Museum of Texas Tech University
Saturday, Feb. 3 - Feb. 28
Black History Month Art Display
Texas Tech University Libraries
Friday, March 9 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Black History Month Student Research Symposium and Reception
Basement Room 001, College of Education
The symposium will feature paper presentations and posters sessions that highlight the Black History Month theme. Research and artistic work involving black people or issues relevant to people of African descent. A reception for graduate students will follow the symposium. The symposium is free for all students, faculty, staff and community.
Interested in partcipating?
- Download the Call for Papers and Posters
- For more information about the symposium, contact Dr. Aretha Marbley (aretha.marbley@ttu.edu), (806) 742-1997 x268 or Dr. Kamau Oginga Siwatu (kamau.siwatu@ttu.edu) at (806) 742-1998 x 431 in the College of Education.
Saturday, March 10 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Unity Among Us: A Community Dialogue
Patterson Public Library
This event features an open discussion on the experiences and interactions of the Lubbock area African and black citizens, and how the community collectively works toward improvement. For more information, contact Kathleen McPherson at Kathleen.mcpherson@ttuhsc.edu.
Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m.
Def Tech: Poetry Across the Plains
Student Union Building on the Texas Tech University campus
This event will feature local poets from the Texas Tech and Lubbock communities. For more information contact Ekwaro-Osire at ekwaro-osire@ttu.edu.
Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m.
Education and Career Fair
Lubbock Estacado High School
This event will provide high school students with vital information needed to make informed educational, career and financial decisions. For more information, contact Kathleen McPherson at Kathleen.mcpherson@ttuhsc.edu.
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