{"id":13482,"date":"2016-01-21T11:41:32","date_gmt":"2016-01-21T16:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/quantumnew.esu.edu\/insider\/?p=13482"},"modified":"2016-01-22T14:33:49","modified_gmt":"2016-01-22T19:33:49","slug":"esu-announces-african-american-heritage-month-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantum.esu.edu\/insider\/esu-announces-african-american-heritage-month-events\/","title":{"rendered":"ESU Announces African American Heritage Month Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is celebrating African American Heritage Month with a series of events beginning on February 2. This year\u2019s theme will focus on honoring the history and heritage of African Americans and raising cultural awareness. Highlights include a hip hop dance class, an entrepreneurs\u2019 expo, a motivational talk with emotional fitness coach Deborah Cofer, and a Throwback Thursday 90s dance party. Be sure to check of the Because of Them We Can Photo Campaign in the University Center. Some activities listed below are open to the public at no cost, and the schedule is subject to change. For more information on any of the following events, please contact Cornelia Sewell-Allen at 570-422-3896, or visit www.esu.edu\/oma<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 2, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cupcake Extravaganza<\/strong><\/p>\n

11a.m- 4p.m Common Grounds UC<\/strong>
\n 
\nVoices of Triumph is a bake sale for African American Heritage Month. Information about the month of events will be provided. RSVP for the Entrepreneurs in Motion program and register your team of 5 for Family Feud.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 2, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Black Jeopardy<\/strong><\/p>\n

7 p.m., Stroud 117<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come out and learn more about minority stereotypes through the art of theater!
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\nBlack Jeopardy is a skit which displays the many stereotypes that people have to deal with every day. As these stereotypes are brought to light there will be a discussion about increasing understanding and cultural awareness.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 3, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hip Hop Dance Class with ESU Sophomore Juwaan Walker<\/strong><\/p>\n

7 p.m., Common Grounds UC<\/strong>
\n 
\nHave you ever wanted to dance like they do in music videos? Come out and join ESU\u2019s own Juwaan Walker \u2013featured in a Missy \u201cMisdemeanor\u201d Elliot\u2019s upcoming video \u2014\u00a0 as various hip hop techniques and moves are taught and explored.<\/p>\n

Thursday, February 4, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day of Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m., University Center Commuter Lounge<\/strong>
\n 
\nMartin Luther King Jr. advocated for communities to come together and build one another. Join us today to honor his legacy and work together towards unified community making care packages for the homeless men, women and children in East Stroudsburg.<\/p>\n

Monday, February 8, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honest Conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n

7 p.m., Linden Lounge<\/strong>
\n 
\nStudents of color face many issues everyday both on and off campus. Come join your peers in having an honest conversation about these issues and how they affect your everyday life.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 9, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Entrepreneurs in Motion Career Expo<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 p.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m., Science and Technology Center<\/strong>
\n 
\nInterested in being your own boss or starting\/running your own company? Come and learn from local CEOs and entrepreneurs who have done it!\u00a0 Being your resume, dress professionally and see where your ambitions worth take you<\/p>\n

Thursday, February 11, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

AAHM Soul Food Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n

4 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m., Dansbury Commons<\/strong>
\n 
\nCome enjoy a traditional cook-out style soul food dinner as DJ Lady J spins out creating the most upbeat meal you’ll have at ESU!<\/p>\n

Thursday, February 11, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Throwback Thursday 90s Party<\/strong><\/p>\n

8 p.m. \u2013 10 p.m., Lower Dansbury<\/strong>
\n 
\nWere you too young or do you just miss the best parts of the 90s? Do you have a 90s outfit you’ve been dying to resurrect and show off? This party is the place to be! Join DJ Lady J as she spins out music and brings the 90s back to life during this Throwback Thursday party!<\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 16, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Family Feud: Black History Style<\/strong><\/p>\n

7 p.m., Stroud 117<\/strong>
\n 
\nPlay the fast-paced survey game based on the hit game show! See if you can guess the most popular answers to the survey questions we asked around campus!<\/p>\n

Monday, February 22, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

African Dance Class<\/strong><\/p>\n

7 p.m., Common Grounds UC<\/strong>
\n 
\nInterested in learning more about your dance roots? Join La Niece Mobley of Culture\u2019s Closet Performing Arts Studio as she teaches the basics of African Dance in a celebration of African Heritage. It will be a night of culture and dancing you won’t soon forget. Students are free. Faculty, Staff, and community cost is $5.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 23, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Mizzou to ESU: Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n

7 p.m, Linden Lounge<\/strong>
\n 
\nStudent activism is key, but how do we reach out past Twitter and Instagram and begin to inspire action? Come out and discuss this issue with other passionate students who want to go past this step and see a forward movement.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 24, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

OMA Talks: Deborah Cofer\/Ice Cream Social AASA<\/strong><\/p>\n

7 p.m, Lower Dansbury<\/strong>
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\nDo you ever get bogged down in your mind with negative self-talk? Come learn from emotional fitness coach Deborah Cofer how to change your thinking from “I can’t” to “I can\/will” while enjoying ice cream with your peers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is celebrating African American Heritage Month with a series of events beginning on February 2. <\/p>\n

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