Programs and events are free and open to the University community unless otherwise noted. All events that require tickets can be purchased at all University of Delaware Box Offices, (302) 831-4012. For additional University events see UD Campus Events. Feel free to contact the CBC to find out more about any of these events.
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African Consciousness Celebration 2007 ~ Celebrating Black History February and Beyond, Diversity and Democracy |
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| Thursday, February 15 2007 |
Black History Month Extravaganza Diversity and Democracy: Making Multiculturalism Work Speaker: Dr. Manning Marable Where: Trabant Multipurpose Rooms Time: 5:00pm Manning Marable is a historian, political theorist, journalist, human rights activist, and has been Professor of Public Affairs, Political Science, and History at Columbia University since 1993. The evening begins with a reception and live entertainment at 5:00 pm. The program begins at 5:30 pm and will feature selections from the University of Delaware Gospel Choir. Sponsored by the Black Student Union and Center for Black Culture. » Read More about Dr. Manning Marable |
| Friday, February 16, 2007 |
Sister 2 Sister Where: Center for Black Culture Time: 3:30pm |
| Friday, February 16, 2007 |
Philadanco Where: Mitchell Hall Time: 8:00pm Join the Center for Black Culture as we support the Performing Arts Series' presentation of Philadanco. The Philadanco Dance Company has established itself as one of America's foremost dance ensembles for its daring approach to dance. A limited number of tickets are available for UD students in the Center for Black Culture for $3. |
| Saturday, February 17, 2007 |
A Night of SOUL Where: Pearson Hall Auditorium Time: 8:00pm The evening includes performances by Eric Roberson and Tyra Starr. Tickets are on sale now at all UD Box Offices and Ticket Master Outlets. UD students $8 & two for $12; General public $10. Sponsored by CPAB. |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2007 |
Our Young Black Men Are Dying Where: Bacchus Theater Time: 7:00pm The play is a series of vignettes addressing issues facing young black men in America. The topics are as relevant as today's headlines and as real as walking through any inner-city neighborhood. "Our Young Black Men" is much more than a play, it is an opportunity to discuss real issues facing contemporary American society. All members of the UD community are invited to witness this historic event, engage in a thought- provoking discussion, and offer realistic solutions. Sponsored by CPAB. |
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Spring 2007 Events ~ |
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| Saturday, March 3, 2007 |
Multi-ethnic Career Fair Where: Trabant Multipurpose Room Time: 9:30am - 2:15pm The theme for this year's program is "Turning Interests into Careers: Thinking Outside the Box". The program will provide freshmen and sophomores an opportunity to meet recent alumni and to learn how to utilize University resources to build a successful career. To register, visit http://www.udel.edu/CSC/multi-ethnicconf.html. All attendees will be eligible to win a $500 book scholarship, a $400 travel voucher from Southwest Airlines and a host of other prizes. |
| Thursday, March 8, 2007 |
Beyond Barriers: Coalition Building in African American and Latino Communities Where: Trabant Multipurpose Room Time: 5:00 p.m.  - Bobby Seale  - Felipe Luciano The program will focus on establishing unity through the experiences of Black Panthers co-founder Bobby Seale and Young Lords co-founder Felipe Luciano. Presented by the Black Student Union, Campus Alliance de la Raza, Cultural Programming Advisory Board, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Sorority, Inc., & Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc. |
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 |
Contemporary Civil Rights: How Do We Gauge Progress? Speaker: Julian Bond Where: Trabant Multipurpose Room Time: 7p.m.  - Julian Bond From his days as a student to his current Chairmanship of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Julian Bond has been an active participant in the movements for civil rights and economic justice. As an activist who has faced jail for his convictions, as a veteran of more than 20 years service in the Georgia General Assembly, as a university professor, and as a writer, he has been on the cutting edge of social change since 1960. Bond has served as chairman of the NAACP, the oldest and largest civil rights organizations, since 1998. In 2002, he received the prestigious National Freedom Award. He is a Distinguished Professor at American University in Washington, DC, and serves as Professor in history at the University of Virginia until May 2006. |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2007 |
Sojourner Truth: Ain't I A Woman? Starring: Kathyrn Woods Where: Bacchus Theater Time: 7:30 p.m.  - Kathryn Woods In this one-woman play Kathyrn Woods will portray co-founder of the nineteenth-century Civil Rights Movement Sojourner Truth, known for her famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech of the 1851 Women's Right Convention. Sponsored by the Office of Womens Affairs, Affirmative Action and Multicultural Programs, Cultural Programming Advisory Board, Black American Studies, Womens Studies. |
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| Friday, April 6th 2007 | Delaware African Students Association Presents: Snapshot of Africa: Masks Unveiled Where: Bacchus Theater - Perkins Student Center Doors Open @ 6:30pm Show Starts @ 7:00pm $10 - UD Students/Faculty (in advance) $15 - General Admission Tickets on sale at all UD Box Offices and Ticketmaster.com Red Carpet Attire "Join DASA for a Night of Food, Fun, and Entertainment!" |
| Saturday, April 14, 2007 |
Annual Richard "Dick" Wilson Step Show Sponsored by the National Pan-Hellenic Council "Come out and support the Greek Community in their efforts to preserve and uplift the cultural significance of STEPPING!" Where: Bob Carpenter Center TDoors Open @ 6:00pm Show Starts @ 7:00pm UD Students $12.00 in advance/$14.00 @ the Door OFF Campus $15.00 in advance/$18.00 @ the Door Tickets on sale at all UD Box Offices and Ticketmaster.com NO COMBO's for stepshow and Party Party (flat rate) 5.00-UD/7.00-OFF |
| Saturday, April 21st 2007 | Dark Arts Dance Company Presents: Satisfying Dreams Through Innovative Movement Where: Mitchell Hall Show Starts @ 7:00pm $4 - UD Students (in advance)/ $6 (at the door) $5 - General Public (in advance)/ $7 (at the door) Tickets on sale at all UD Box Offices and Ticketmaster.com |
| Thursday, April 26, 2007 |
The Cultural Programming Advisory Board Presents: Musiq Soulchild with special guest Lupe Fiasco Where: Bob Carpenter Center Doors Open @ 7pm Show Starts @ 8pm $21 with UD ID (in advance)/$25 (at the door) $25 for General Public (in advance)/$30 (at the door) Tickets go on sale at all UD Box Offices and Ticketmaster.com on Thursday, April 5th 2007 |
| Saturday, April 28, 2007 |
The Cultural Programming Advisory Board |
| Friday, May 25, 2007 |
Kente Stole Ceremony Where: Center for the Arts Time: 7:00 p.m. |
