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2021 Black History Month at UIU

Feb.01

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Black History Month is dedicated to recognizing the role of Black Americans in U.S. history: celebrating their achievements, contributions, and rich culture through a variety of engaging and educational programs.

In 1926 the second week of February was observed as “Negro History Week.” That week was chosen because within it fell the birthdays of former President Abraham Lincoln and prominent abolitionist and escaped slave Frederick Douglas. In the late 1960’s the celebration expanded, thanks in large part to the Civil Rights Movement, to include the entire month of February.

UIU alum Nelson Evans came back to campus to speak at a previous BHM event. Click to Read More!

Together, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Department of Student Life are working to bring both virtual and in-person opportunities to celebrate Black History Month to Upper Iowa University. For updates on the schedule of events and available resources please continue to revisit this page.

At Upper Iowa University we believe it is important to remember that Black history is everyone’s history. Born in 1851, Susan Angeline Collins was recorded as Upper Iowa’s first Black student. Her father was a slave who fought first in the courtroom for his freedom and later in the Civil War. In 1865 the Collins family moved to Fayette County, and in 1879 Susan enrolled at Upper Iowa. She went on to impact the world through her missionary work and returned to Fayette for the final years of her life.

Interested in serving on next year’s planning committee? Please contact the Assistant Vice President for Student Life, Danielle Rosario Cushion, at [email protected].

Scheduled Events (all times CST)

February 4th - 12:10 PM - [Faculty and Staff] - Brown Bag Discussion

Over the summer of 2020 and during MLK Jr. Day, many interesting discussions took place. Beginning February 4th, 2021 from 12:10 to 12:45 (bi-weekly), there will be an opportunity to continue those discussions and start others, such as “how might I integrate inclusion and diversity” in my classroom teaching, student interactions, operations, recruitment and retention, or “what does some of this mean, I do not understand.”etc.  It has become quite evident that many of these issues impact universities, their faculties, staff, and students.  This is a small step in having a way for UIU to discuss these issues and adapt to these changes as this will also be a time where professional development opportunities for faculty and/or staff could be identified related to these topics.  All faculty and staff at UIU are welcome.  Feel free to grab your lunch and join us for these Brown Bag Discussions!

Topic: Brown Bag Discussion Zoom Meeting

Time: This is a recurring meeting : Bi-weekly beginning February 4th at 12:10pm

(If you would like an Outlook invite, please email John Grummel at [email protected])

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uiu.zoom.us/j/95580766052?pwd=TUpwUWEwUERvdFZpc1pQR1BremNPQT09

Meeting ID: 955 8076 6052
Passcode: qk9vhE

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Meeting ID: 955 8076 6052

Passcode: 384213

Find your local number: https://uiu.zoom.us/u/aduX4MeRT2

February 8th - 7:00 PM - Netflix Watch Party

Join Student Activities as we host a Netflix watch party for Black History Month. We will start the watch party and discussion with the Documentary ’13th’ – An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation’s history of racial inequality. If you would like to register to attend the Netflix Watch Party, please fill out the survey so we can invite you to the party.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tEG63h3m4kWoCUvq5WT-laQzrHapqcpHjVDF3vAtUQ9UM0NVNjAxSzg2NFY1UTdZWlNUTlhCVEFHTC4u

February 10th - 7:00 PM - Alumni Panel for Black History Month

Join in the conversation with recent alumni of color from UIU. All UIU alumni have amazing stories to tell of their time on campus in Fayette. Come hear alumni talk about how their opportunities in Fayette and how it got them to where they are today.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://uiu.zoom.us/j/95997437861
Meeting ID: 959 9743 7861

February 15th - 7:00 PM - Black History Month Trivia by Kahoot!

This event will be done via Zoom Video Conference, and all are encouraged to take part!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uiu.zoom.us/j/94170065126

Meeting ID: 941 7006 5126

Find your local number: https://uiu.zoom.us/u/acY3cNPb3L

February 17th - 8:00 PM - Netflix Watch Party

Join Student Activities as we host a Netflix watch party for Black History Month. We will be adding movies based on recommendation from participants. Be on the lookout for what movie will be selected for the next watch party.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tEG63h3m4kWoCUvq5WT-laQzrHapqcpHjVDF3vAtUQ9UM0NVNjAxSzg2NFY1UTdZWlNUTlhCVEFHTC4u

February 18th - 12:10 PM - [Faculty and Staff] - Brown Bag Discussion

Over the summer of 2020 and during MLK Jr. Day, many interesting discussions took place. Beginning February 4th, 2021 from 12:10 to 12:45 (bi-weekly), there will be an opportunity to continue those discussions and start others, such as “how might I integrate inclusion and diversity” in my classroom teaching, student interactions, operations, recruitment and retention, or “what does some of this mean, I do not understand.”etc.  It has become quite evident that many of these issues impact universities, their faculties, staff, and students.  This is a small step in having a way for UIU to discuss these issues and adapt to these changes as this will also be a time where professional development opportunities for faculty and/or staff could be identified related to these topics.  All faculty and staff at UIU are welcome.  Feel free to grab your lunch and join us for these Brown Bag Discussions!

Topic: Brown Bag Discussion Zoom Meeting

Time: This is a recurring meeting : Bi-weekly beginning February 4th at 12:10pm

(If you would like an Outlook invite, please email John Grummel at [email protected])

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uiu.zoom.us/j/95580766052?pwd=TUpwUWEwUERvdFZpc1pQR1BremNPQT09

Meeting ID: 955 8076 6052
Passcode: qk9vhE

One tap mobile
+13126266799,,95580766052#,,,,*384213#US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,95580766052#,,,,*384213#US (New York)

Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 955 8076 6052

Passcode: 384213

Find your local number: https://uiu.zoom.us/u/aduX4MeRT2

February 19th - 8:30 PM - Zuzu Acrobats

This event will take place at the Dorman Gym.

Their show blends what we have come to call “circus” acrobatics with popular dance moves set to live and taped African music. The result is an electrifying experience which is sure to move even the most jaded audience member. What we have here essentially is a re-evaluation of the variety arts which is as radical as that which happened to popular music in the late 1950’s: the culture of youth, with all its energy, vitality, and rhythm, has now taken over the circus.

https://www.facebook.com/zuzuacrobats/

February 22nd - 5:00 PM - Black History Month Paint by Numbers Kits

Celebrate Black History Month in a unique way by painting these black icons! Painting-by-number causes us to slow down and engage in a creative activity that contributes to a sense of calm. When you’re focusing on your steady hand and paint application, your mind can’t swirl with the busyness of the rest of life. Pick up a paint brush and let your worries melt away. Everyone knows how to paint because we’ve been doing it since kindergarten! Paint-by-number is an easy and fun way to unleash your inner artist without the pressure of having to start with a blank canvas. The great thing about paint-by-number is that you get to be creative without having to make any decisions. The color palette is all laid out for you. All you have to do is concentrate on your brush strokes and your steady hand.

Click here for more information!

February 22nd - 7:00 PM - Netflix Watch Party

Join Student Activities as we host a Netflix watch party for Black History Month. We will be adding movies based on recommendation from participants. Be on the lookout for what movie will be selected for the next watch party.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tEG63h3m4kWoCUvq5WT-laQzrHapqcpHjVDF3vAtUQ9UM0NVNjAxSzg2NFY1UTdZWlNUTlhCVEFHTC4u

February 24th - 7:00 PM - Kevin Bozeman (Comedy)

With a smooth and clever style, a great smile and a contagious laugh Kevin has been entertaining in clubs and colleges across the country. In 2000 he was the winner of the Midwest region of the HBO “Comedy Competition” and flew to Los Angeles to compete as a finalist. He performed on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” in 2003, and finished 2nd in the Boston Comedy Competition in 2005. He was a semi-finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2015. Kevin has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC, CBS and Fox. His Dry Bar Comedy Special, “Clean & Unfiltered” has over 7 million views.

Click here for more information!

February 25th - 7:00 PM - BTQ Hosted Black History Month Event

Join the members of Beta Theta Omega to become educated about the events and people that shaped our history.

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