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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An American Voice World-famous tenor Lawrence Brownlee is the 2006 winner of the Richard Tucker and Marian Anderson awards, and renowned collaborative pianist Katz has been championed by the Los Angeles Times as “the dean of collaborative pianists.” A limited number of free student tickets are available in the Center for Black Culture. |
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Ronald K. Brown/Evidence Ronald K. Brown, is the founder of the contemporary dance company Evidence. Mr. Brown has choreographed for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and has created a language influenced by the rhythmic movements of Africa. Tickets are on sale at all UD box offices. Admission: $20 General Public; $15 Students/Seniors; and $12 UD Students Sponsors: Christina Cultural Arts Center, August Wilson Center for African American with the help of Carnegie Museum of Art, PMG Arts Management, Benedict Arts Center of the College of Saint Benedict; Delaware Division of the Arts, University of Delaware Center for Black Culture, Cultural Programming Advisory Board and Dark Arts Dance Co., Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, New England Arts Foundation |
Meet The Silver Belles They began in the 1930’s dancing with such stars as Duke Ellington and Cab Callaway and still perform in matching sequined costumes. Using historical film clips of the women’s glory days at the Apollo Theater, and the Cotton Club, and Small’s Paradise, as well as interviews and filmed dance routines, this sparkling documentary has something for everyone: dancing tips, witty dialogue, great characters, and, best of all, life lessons in how to age gracefully while still kicking up your heels. Kariamu Welsh, Professor and Chair, Dance. Kariamu Welsh, Professor and Chair in the Dance Department at Temple University will speak. For more information, call 831-8063 or 831-8474. |
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Annual Black History Month Extravaganza |
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| Myrlie Evers-Williams is the widow of slain civil rights leader, Medgar Evers, and former chairperson of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP, 1995-1998). Her positive reputation among civil rights activists, as a significant player in advancing social justice causes, made her election a chance for renewed optimism among NAACP supporters. Since ending her role as the chairperson of the NAACP, Evers-Williams has pursued other causes; in particular, she started the Medgar Evers Institute to promote education, training, and economic development. Sponsors: Center for Black Culture, Black Student Union |
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IFC presents…Hotel Rawanda: A Lesson To Be Learned Ten years ago, as the country of Rwanda descended into madness, one man made a promise to protect the family he loved – and ended up finding the courage to save over 1200 people. Over the course of 100 days, almost one million people were killed in Rwanda. Hotel Rwanda, nominated for three Academy Awards, tells the inspiring story of real-life hero Paul Rusesabagina, who is portrayed in the film by Don Cheadle, a hotel manager in Rwanda who used his courage to shelter over a thousand refugees from certain death. His autobiography, An Ordinary Man, was published on the 12th anniversary of the genocide 2006. Sponsors: Greek Council, SCPAB, Center for Black Culture |
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21 Annual Multiethnic Career Development Conference Students must register for this event at: http://www.udel.edu/CSC/multi-ethnicconf.html The Conference is an excellent opportunity for students to meet recent alumni and learn how to utilize University resources to build a successful career. The keynote speaker for this year will be Bonnie St. John, a great motivational speaker and author who will be sharing her career experiences. This is a fantastic chance for you to network with employers and alumni, obtain internships and summer jobs. An incentive drawing will take place and a Gateway laptop, valued at over $1200 will be given away as a grand prize. First prize will be a $500.00 Bookstore Gift Certificate. Sponsors: Career Services, Aspire, Excel, Nucleus, Rise, Center for Black Culture, Center for Counseling and Student Development |
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CPAB presents an evening with The Grammy-winning, multi-platinum gospel sensation who introduced Hip-Hop to Gospel, Kirk Franklin shares his story of a life filled with parental abandonment, drugs, and street violence and his reformation into ministry and gospel music. |
CPAB present T-Pain and special guest Rick Ross on Thursday, April 24, 2008, 8:00 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Sports Center. $23 with student I.D. Tickets on sale at all UD Box Offices and Ticket Master locations beginning April 3rd. |
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| Saturday April 26th 2008 |
Dark Arts Performing Dance Company (DA) “Memoirs: A Mirage of Gifted Souls” Join DA for their 12th Annual Spring Concert! Saturday, April 26th 2008 University of Delaware – Mitchell Hall $4 ahead/ $6 at the door – with UD ID $5 ahead/$6 at the door – General Public *** Tickets go on sale at the door at 6:00 pm *** On sale at all UD Box Offices Doors open at 6:30 pm Show starts at 7:00 pm |
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| Friday May 30th 2008 |
Center for Black Culture (CBC) and Black Student Union (BSU) |
More Events to come |
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