March 2008 Women's History Month
Saturday, March 1
The Lion King on Broadway- 2:00pm- New York City
Join the African American Cultural Center and the Rainbow Center as we watch the critically acclaimed stage play based o n the blockbuster Disney film. Tickets are $61.25. Pleace call 860-486-3433 or email aacc@uconn.edu for more information.
Tuesday, March 4
Meet and Greet Luncheon with Lenworth Jacobs - 12:00pm- AACC Community
Come join us for a luncheon with Lenworth Jacobs and Louise Bailey, two members of the Board of Trustees for the University of Connecticut. Come learn about the responsibilities and ask questions all while enjoying a great brunch.
Saturday, March 8 – 16
Spring Break
Have a good break
Thursday March 13- Saturday March 15
True Colors Conference
Keynote Session: Facilitated by True Colors founder, Robin McHaelen, MSW. This is a conference for teens and young adults to share their experiences at home or in the system, in school, in health care, and in the community at large. Participants will discuss what it is like to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender blending, gender bending, genderqueer, intersex, queer, questioning, hetero-flexible or straight-ish in the year 2008.
Tuesday March 18
Sexperts presentation- 6:00 pm- AACC Community Room
Joleen Nevers will be coming to the center to discuss practicing safe sex and have the students participate in a condom race for prizes.
Wednesday, March 19
African American Faculty and Staff Association Meeting – 12 noon – AACC Lounge
LUNAFEST – 7:00 – 9:30 p.m - A Celebration of International Women’s Day – SU Theatre
Filled with stories of reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and perseverance, LUNAFEST films are renowned for celebrating the talents and stories of women. Our films include many off the traditional “festival circuit.” Collectively, LUNAFEST films captivate audiences, compel dialogue and arm those who participate with both the knowledge and the motivation to make a difference in their communities. Proceeds will benefit The Breast Cancer Fund and the Women’s Center, Asian American Cultural Center, Puerto Rican Cultural Center, African American Cultural Center, International Center, and the Rainbow Center. Additional Co-Sponsor: SUBOG
Tickets for the filmfest are $5 for students and $7 for staff, faculty, and community members. Reception to follow.
Thursday March 27- Saturday March 29
Harlem Renaissance Conference – South Campus Ballroom
Keynote Speaker- Spike Lee
The Institute for African American Studies at the University of Connecticut announces a national conference The Harlem Renaissance is one of the most significant eras of artistic expression of the twentieth century U.S. Following World War I, the explosion of cultural work among African Americans reflected rich intellectual and political expression with visual artists, musicians, literati, and others. The conference will explore the major ideas, people, and legacies of this period. The conference will bring together a broad-based, interdisciplinary program that includes scholars, artists, activists, and cultural workers from across the United States and abroad. Please visit www.iaas.uconn.edu
Thursday, March 27
Game Night- 7:00 pm – AACC Community Room
Monday, March 31
Advisory Board Meeting – 4:00 pm- AACC Lounge
Staff Meeting- 5:30 pm- AACC Lounge
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