KNCR- Courageous People

In Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation, we talked about the nonviolence movement in the United States and the teachings of Martin Luther King.

Those who participated in KNCR as well as the SALD Community are all invited to join us as we look at nonviolent movements from across the globe. This series will be titled, "Courageous People".

We will first look at the nonviolence movement that helped end the Apartheid in Africa.

Join us! Wednesday, June 25th @ 11:30!

On Monday, April 1st, RAPP will be sponsoring Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) for a screening of the new documentary "Danny from North Korea." The film shares Danny's story, escaping oppression and poverty faced in his home country, and navigating the challenges of resettlement. Mark your calendars for this special event.

Noon-1:30PM
Harambee Room, AACRC

LGBTQ Black History Program - Feb 19th!

From UC LGBTQ Center & the AACRC:

Mark your calendars and join the LGBTQ Center and the African American Cultural & Resource Center for our LGBTQ Black History Program.

An Absurd Conversation on RAINBOes and Color

Date: February 19
Time: 5:30-7 PM

Location: AACRC (60 W. Charlton)

Highlights:

Chicken * Queer people * Black people * prizes * Entertainment

Tweet questions about queer Blacks @UC_LGBTQCenter

There will be a game. The prize will be amazing. Only 20 people will be allowed to play.  If you want to play, email: feb19game@yahoo.com

Renovated AACRC Reveals UC's Black History

From UC News:

WATCH: Renovated African American Cultural and Resource Center Reveals UC’s Black History

The grand reopening celebration took place on Jan. 15, which marked the 84th birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Date: 1/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
By: Dawn Fuller
Phone: (513) 556-1823

Photos By: Dottie Stover

   

A packed house of UC students, staff, administrators, alumni and community members formally celebrated the grand reopening of UC’s African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC) on Jan. 15. The $325,000 renovations expand the AACRC to more than double its original capacity. The center had been closed for renovations since last August.

Revered alumna Marian Spencer (A&S ’42), University of Cincinnati President Santa J. Ono, and assistant AACRC director Ewaniki Moore-Hawkins (’02 and ’06, LCOB) performed the ribbon-cutting that formally kicked off the grand reopening ceremony. Eric Abercrumbie, director of the AACRC and Ethnic Programs and Services, performed the libation ceremony of pouring water on a plant to symbolize the past, present and future. 

“We know we’re not here because of us, so this is why we’re going to start with libation,” said Abercrumbie. “Libation is a ceremony where we recognize our ancestors, those who’ve gone on before.”

“I’m so proud that the university has a place like this to come together,” said President Ono. “I will say to you today that I am absolutely committed to continuing this dream.”

Applications Available for Mr. & Miss Kuamka!

From the African American Cultural & Resource Center:

I am happy to announce that the official Mr. & Miss Kuamka 2013 applications are now available. We are looking for excellent men and women to carry the Kuamka legacy forward.

If you think you have what it takes to wear the crown, please apply by November 9, 2012 and turn the application back into EPS. For more information, please view the application attached or call Ms. Niki at 556-6008. Have a good week!

2011-12 Miss & Mr. Kuamka

Fall AACRC & EPS Newsletters Available!

The fall 2012 newsletters are out from both the African American Cultural and Research Center and the Office of Ethnic Programs & Services. Click on the links below to read them:

AACRC Fall 2012 Newsletter

EPS Fall 2012 Newsletter

RAPP Outreach in Fall Semester

As a programming area in Student Activities & Leadership Development, RAPP works in three main ways:  Intensives, RAPPORT, and Outreach.  Outreach is where we have a great opportunity for broad impact and is where we engage the most Bearcats.

So far this semester, we have done six programs on campus and connected with around 150 people.  Appropriate for midterms, we have another six scheduled.  Here are some snapshots of what we've done this fall:

• We explored the Just Community Principles and how they relate with our community & student success with the AACRC Habari Gani Ambassadors.
• We explored communication about race, daily experiences of race, and positive racial identity development with the students of Psych 2042, Psychology of Interpersonal Relations.
• We discussed ourselves in the context of multiple identities and explored how that impacts our lives and community with members of the UC chapter of Future Educators of America.
• We explored our connections with the Prison Industrial Complex (PIC), its history in America, and the history of resistance & change in the Introduction to the PIC Workshop with Jefferson Complex RA Brendon Richey.
• We identified demographics and resources around race, gender, sexuality, and ability and explored how complex these identities are in university life with McMicken Ambassadors.
• Rebecca shared her journey into Social Justice Education and her perspectives on/experiences in the field, as well as led an activity on multiple identity self-awareness, with the students of Careers in Communication.

Still ahead are the showing of The Line in Stratford Heights, the faculty & staff focused Creating a Gender-Inlcusive Campus, inclusive leadership with the Student Government First-Year Leadership Program, and workshops with first-year learning communities.

Talkin' Bout my Generation - Tomorrow!

WelcomeWeekend 2012

Come on a journey with us! This award-winning play will surely bring down the house.
FREE DINNER!

Talkin' Bout My Generation
Saturday, August 25
4:00-6:00 P.M.
Tangeman University Center Cinema

Presented by the LGBTQ Center, Women's Center, Enough is Enough, Student Wellness Center, African American Cultural & Resource Center, and Ethnic Programs & Services

UC Graduate Has Dedicated Her Career To Supporting Students at UC

From: UC News

Terri Hurdle, a first-generation college student, achieves her dreams of earning a doctoral degree in higher education.

Date: 5/21/2012
By: Dawn Fuller
Phone: (513) 556-1823
Photos By: Dottie Stover

Terri Hurdle, a program coordinator for UC’s Student Activities and Leadership Development (SALD), has dedicated much of her career at UC to building leadership among students of color. At the University of Cincinnati Commencement Ceremony on June 8, she will march with fellow students who are earning their Doctor of Education degree in urban educational leadership. 

Terri Hurdle

The program prepares educational leaders who want to make a positive difference in urban schools and the lives of urban youth. Hurdle, a first-generation college student, says she understands firsthand the challenges that these students face, and she adds that her success in higher education has been largely due to the support systems she discovered during her undergraduate years in college.

Born to a single mother, Hurdle says she was raised by her maternal grandmother and grandfather beginning at age 11. A Cincinnati native, she says her grandmother – who had been a longtime employee of University Hospital –  paid tuition for Hurdle to attend Purcell Marion High School, a parochial college preparatory school. 

Upon her high school graduation, she initially set out for Tuskegee University, a private, historically black university in Alabama. Encountering financial struggles as she faced sole responsibility for funding her college education, Hurdle says she returned to Cincinnati and began pursuing her undergraduate studies as a part-time student at Xavier University. “I struggled that first year,” she says. “Then, I had a talk with myself and said, ‘You wanted to go to school, now you’re going to do it.’ I came back full time, I studied and I got heavily involved in school, which was one of the best experiences for me. I served on student programming boards and was president of the Black Student Association.”

Hurdle earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and then her master’s degree in criminal justice from Xavier University.

Immediately after graduation, Hurdle says she became the first full-time staff member to be hired for Xavier’s multicultural affairs office. Through that position, she was recruited by UC’s African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC) after making a guest presentation at UC for the AACRC Choir and the Brothers and Sisters Excelling (BASE) program – a peer mentoring and role modeling program at UC that’s designed to aid in the human development and retention of African-American students. 

Hurdle credits her sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, for helping her build her leadership skills, including her mentor, Rhonda Newman, assistant professor for the School Counseling Program at Xavier, and Hurdle’s sorority big sister, Venita E. Brown. “I had battled so many things about myself as far as having confidence. I didn’t think I belonged anywhere, but then through my sorority I was given so many leadership opportunities. That’s what led to the basis of my doctoral dissertation.”

Terri Hurdle, a UC student coordinator for SALD, receives congratulations from graduating seniors Ronald Hart-Brown and Nigel Mask.

“Dr. Hurdle’s dissertation represents an in-depth, qualitative analysis of the role of black Greek letter organizations in the leadership development of African-American women in predominantly white institutions,” says James Koschoreck, associate professor and chair of Hurdle’s dissertation committee. “Her passion for this topic stems from her own dedication and commitment to the enhancement of leadership skills amongst African-American women. As the program coordinator of Student Activities and Leadership Development, her nurturing disposition allows her to impact the lives of many university students.”

“As long as we have individuals, such as Terri, working at UC, we have hope for achieving equality and social justice for our under-represented and disenfranchised students," says dissertation committee member Lanthan Camblin, education professor emeritus.

As program coordinator, Hurdle works with hundreds of UC’s undergraduate and graduate student organizations. She also provides assistance for the UC student program, Emerging Ethnic Leaders, a support program to encourage students of color to become more engaged in the UC community and in student leadership at UC. 

National research suggests students who feel connected to their campus are more likely to stay. Hurdle herself is a success story after building connections to her education in and out of the classroom.

Hurdle also advocates student policy at UC, trains advisors for student organizations and works with the Student Activities Board, which supports the registration, promotion and regulation of student groups at UC.

As she worked full time and pursued her doctoral degree, Hurdle says she felt the support of fellow students and colleagues. She says that her qualitative and quantitative research toward her doctoral degree will build on her skills in serving students. “I also have developed even more empathy for students who are doing the delicate balance of class, work and activities,” says Hurdle.

UC Commencement Information

Sisters Impacting Sisters Presents - Moment of Truth: Black Woman Revealed - May 11th!

From the AACRC:
S.I.S Presents-Moment of Truth: Black Woman Revealed
Friday, May 11, 2012
5:15pm until 8:00pmAACRC


Sisters Impacting Sisters is an initiative of the African American Cultural Resource Center. We desire to provide a forum in which African American women here at the University of Cincinnati can dialogue with one another for the purpose of building sustainable relationships and work cohesively to eradicate existing problems within our campus community. Our primary focus is on the students themselves but we also seek to bridge the relationship gap between students and faculty/staff. 


In this program, we will feature an array of dramatic performances that depict the varied experiences of Black women. You don't want to miss it!!

Lear Green Speaks: Unpacking the Underground Railroad - Feb 27th!

Lear Green Speaks: Unpacking the Underground Railroad

Celebrating Black History Month! 
“Lear Green Speaks: Unpacking the Underground Railroad” 

Date: Monday, February 27, 2012
Time: 6PM-8PM
Location: Zimmer Hall Auditorium

Vicie Rolling will present her touching and poignant original interpretation and portrayal of the life of Lear Green, a former slave, who lived the last three years of her life in freedom. The story goes that Ms. Green escaped from slavery, with the help of her future mother-in-law, in a trunk on a ship. Her fiancé and his mother were free persons of color from New York State and after eighteen hours in the trunk she arrived in Philadelphia where she stayed briefly. She arrived in Elmira via the Underground Railroad. Very few people know her story or she lived under the name Elizabeth Adams.

Come join the Office of Ethnic Programs and Services, the African American Cultural and Resource Center, Women’s Center, Department of Africana Studies, the LGBTQ Center, the United Black Student Association, the Counseling Center, Student Government, and Black Arts Collaborative to celebrate the life of Lear Green! 

UC Events Observe Black History Month

From UC News:

University of Cincinnati Events Observe Black History Month

Check the schedule of events for February. Many events are free and open to the public.

Date: 1/25/2012 12:00:00 AM
By: Dawn Fuller
Phone: (513) 556-1823

   Dramatic performances, music, movies and book displays are all part of the events planned for Black History Month at the University of Cincinnati. Many of the events are presented by UC’s student organizations and are free and open to the public.

Last fall, UC’s African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC) celebrated 20 years on campus. The center supports the mission of the university by recruiting, retaining and encouraging the success of students of color at UC.

As part of Black History Month, the AACRC kicks off its 13th annual Kuamka Week on Jan. 28. Kuamka is Swahili for “in the beginning.” This year’s theme for Kuamka Week is “Live Out Loud.”

Here’s the schedule for Kuamka Week as well as other Black History Month events at UC:

UC Archives Unveil the Papers of Theodore Berry

UC Libraries reveal the papers of Cincinnati’s first African-American mayor, a UC alumnus. Available for research and study in the Archives and Rare Books Library, the Theodore Moody Berry Papers provide an historical record of civil rights and community politics during the 20th century, including issues surrounding Cincinnati politics and history, housing and fair treatment for the poor and neighborhood activism. This history covers Berry’s involvement in Cincinnati City Council, the NAACP and the Federal Office of Economic Opportunity. They also include civic activism records, his personal papers and biographical material.

Jan. 30-March 4

UC Bookstores Display, Level 3, Tangeman University Center – The display will feature 16 titles including “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” “Disintegration: The Splintering of Black America,” “Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” “What Color is My Word” and “Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African-Americans.”

Friday, Feb. 3

Noon-2 p.m., AACRC – Kuamka Pride DayThe celebration will include t-shirt, music and other giveaways.

4-6 p.m., AACRC – International Slam Poetry NightThe International Slam Poetry Night is designed to bring together students of diverse backgrounds from the university – as well as the Cincinnati community – through artistic expression.

Saturday, Feb. 4

7-10 p.m., Great Hall, TUC – Kuamka Red, Black, Green and Gold BallKuamka Week ends with this celebration involving semi-formal or African-themed attire. The extravaganza will feature the Rites of Passage program for the AACRC Transitions students, a first-year experience program geared toward building student success and retention. The event will also feature the Kujifunza academic ceremony and the coronation and crowning of Mr. and Ms. Kuamka. Mr. and Ms. Kuamka will serve as the key ambassadors for the African American Cultural & Resource Center and will develop platforms for programming during their reign. Free tickets for the ball are available in the AACRC.

Monday, Feb. 6

5:30 p.m., 320 University Pavilion – Brace Yo’selfThis event will explore self defense and sexual harassment in the workplace. The event is sponsored by the ADVANCE program in the Career Development Center. ADVANCE is a unique student African-American and professional development organization at UC.

7 p.m., AACRC – The Newlywed Game As part of Black Love Week, sponsored by the United Black Student Association, this event recognizes the positive aspects of black love in relationships.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

11:30 a.m., UC Blue Ash: Science & Allied Health Building, Room 100 – Martin Luther King’s Dream, Barrack Obama, and the Myth of a Post-Racial Society: Can We Yet Hope for a New Narrative?This lecture will be presented by Rodney Coates, professor of sociology and gerontology, Miami University.

Lecture description: Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech galvanized the hopes and dreams of millions of Americans regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, class or handicap. In this dream, the essence of the American creed was reaffirmed by requiring that we judge a person “by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.” But as the guns wielded by those who hate continue to kill, as unrest continues to produce chaos in the Middle East, as children slaves are being sold in Darfur, as the poor continue to be over represented in prisons and under represented in our college classrooms, as women continue to be denied equal pay and rights, and as those who look different from ourselves are dismissed, ridiculed and denied basic freedoms, then we must question just how far we have come toward the realization of the dream.

Thursday, Feb. 9

6 p.m., AACRC – @Unity#Black#LGBTQThis event involves an examination and discussion about the relationship between the black community and the black LBGTQ community. The event will feature presentations and activities centered around the importance of language, LGBT black history and what it means to be an ally. The program is sponsored by the UC LGBTQ Center and AACRC, in conjunction with the UC student groups, Colors of Pride, United Black Student Association and Black Arts Collaborative.

Friday, Feb. 10

5-9 p.m., Stratford Pavilion – Speed DatingThis event will unite students in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The event, part of Black Love Week, is sponsored by the United Black Student Association.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

1-2 p.m., MainStreet Cinema, TUC – American Spiritual EnsembleThe national American Spiritual Ensemble is composed of some of the most talented singers around the United States, and the group has thrilled audiences around the world. UC faculty, staff and students are invited to attend this event to learn more about the ensemble’s history as well as to enjoy their performance. The event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Office of Ethnic Programs and Services and the AACRC.

Thursday, Feb. 16

Noon-3 p.m., AACRC – Mooz-Lum Lunch and Lecture – The lecture will be led by film director Qasim “Q” Basir. Sponsored by PAC, United Black Student Association and Muslim Student Association.

7 p.m., MainStreet Cinema, TUC – Movie: Mooz-Lum
Free and open to the public, the film tells the story of an African-American Muslim family whose lives are changed by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and their aftermath. The 2010 independent film stars actor Danny Glover, and is written and directed by Qasim “Q” Basir. Sponsored by PAC, United Black Student Association and Muslim Student Association.

Monday, Feb. 20

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Muntz Hall Lobby, UC Blue Ash – National African-American Read-InThe National African-American Read-In is sponsored annually in February by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the Black Caucus Division and has been endorsed by the International Reading Association. The read-in at UC Blue Ash will begin with Nikki Taylor, a UC associate professor of Africana Studies, who will read selections from her book, “Frontiers of Freedom: Cincinnati’s Black Community 1802-1868.” Taylor will be followed by UC student, faculty and staff readers who will share short selections from books and poems authored by African Americans. The event will feature free bookmarks and a literary list of resources. UC Blue Ash will also serve as a community sponsor of local read-ins held by schools and churches, encouraging their participation in the National African-American Read-In.

5:30 p.m., 320 University Pavilion – Are You Selling Out?Sponsored by the ADVANCE student organization, this program examines that phrase, as students strive to be successful or seek advancement.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Noon, AACRC – Knowledge at NoonSponsored by undergraduate students in the Africana Studies program.

Monday, Feb. 27

6 p.m., Zimmer Auditorium – Lear Green

National storyteller Vicie Rolling will present her touching and poignant interpretation and portrayal of the life of Lear Green, a former slave who escaped slavery and lived the last three years of her life as a free woman. The event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by The Office of Ethnic Programs and Services, AACRC, UC Women’s Center, Counseling Center, Department of Africana Studies, United Black Student Association, Student Government and the Black Arts Collaborative.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Noon-2 p.m., UC Blue Ash, Muntz Hall, Room 157 – The Color Line and the Legal Fiction of Race in the Life and Literacy of Charles W. Chesnutt, African-American WriterThis lecture will be presented by John E. Douglass, UC Blue Ash associate professor of history

7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Great Hall, TUC – “I Know Where I’ve Been”

The Black Arts Collaborative presents this play about a grandmother who tells her grandson about the importance of the past, so that he can walk in the path of his ancestors. As she tells the story of the black people and their many accomplishments throughout history, the story comes alive on stage in song, dance, poetry and acting. The event is free and open to the public.

Diversity at UC

Archives & Rare Books Library Exhibit: African Americans in Ohio

Kuamka 2012 Schedule - Jan 28th-Feb 4th!

I hope everybody has been taking advantage of the Kuamka Events thus far. The rest of the events for the week are as follows:

Wed. Feb. 1st: Black History Opening Ceremony: 4-5pm, AACRC. ; Kuamka Talent Show: 7-9pm, TUC Great Hall

Thurs. Feb. 2nd: 4A Networking Reception: 6:30-8pm, AACRC

Fri. Feb. 3rd: Kuamka Pride Day: 12-2pm, AACRC ; International Slam Poetry Night:4-6pm, AACRC

Sat. Feb. 4th: The RED, BLACK, GREEN, AND GOLD KUAMKA BALL: 7-10pm, TUC Great Hall --tickets available at the AACRC. Semi-formal wear or African Attire.

Please go out and support the African-American community at UC during one of our best weeks of the year!

Call to Action to Upgrade the UC African American Cultural and Resource Center

From the UC United Black Student Association:

African American students are the University of Cincinnati are speaking out against the poor and sub-standard physical conditions of the African American Cultural & Resource Center on UC's main "Uptown West" campus. Students are issuing a "Call to Action" to the entire university, to make upgrading the African American Cultural & Resource Center a high priority.

UC Campus Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute - Jan 11th!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

12:00pm until 1:30pm

TUC Mainstreet Cinema

We have selected the theme “His Voice, Our Voice” for this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. program.

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s voice was a driving force during the Civil Rights Movement. His courage to speak openly and candidly about what must be done to create equality within American society provided inspiration for others to use their voices worldwide.

This year’s program will focus on the power within each of our voices and how we can use examples from those in our past to fuel our efforts today to secure an equal society.

Keynote Speaker: Robert E. Richardson, Jr. - UC Board of Trustees

AACRC 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion and Reception - Nov 17th!

From the UC African American Cultural and Resource Center:



AACRC 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion and Reception
Thursday, November 17 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Russell C. Myers Alumni Center


The AACRC presents “The Mikutano” (Swahili for “discussions”) and the “Trafija” (Swahili for “reception”).

The Mikutano will highlight the AACRC’s history through the lenses of former and current student leaders, and will also provide an inspiration to current and prospective UC student leaders in the AACRC.

The Trafija hour will follow the discussion and will include hors d'oeuvres and dessert. The event is free and open to the public.

Confirmed Panelists:
- Reginald Brazzile
- Leisan Smith
- Mario Shaw
- Dr. Nicole Ausmer
- Christina Brown
- Sean Walton
- Cecily Goode

'Lost Boys of Sudan' Speaker to Highlight International Education Week at UC - Nov 15th!

From UC News:

'Lost Boys of Sudan' Speaker to Highlight International Education Week at UC

Keynote speaker Bol Aweng was among 35,000 so-called 'Lost Boys' when he fled his village in southern Sudan when it came under attack by government troops in 1987.

Date: 10/12/2011 12:00:00 AM
By: International Programs

Photos By: Provided

   The University of Cincinnati highlights International Education Week with keynote speaker Bol Aweng, one of the 35,000 so-called Lost Boys who fled southern Sudan during the second Sudanese Civil War. Aweng will detail his life then and now when he speaks at UC from 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Room 400 A,B,C of Tangeman University Center (TUC). The event is free and open to the public.

Bol Aweng

As a six year old boy, Bol Aweng fled his village in 1987 when it was attacked, bombed and burned by government troops. While walking 1,500 miles to Ethiopia and then to Kenya, he survived attacks by government troops, starvation, illness and attacks by wild animals. 

Of the 35,000 Lost Boys that fled Southern Sudan, he was among the 16,000 who safely arrived in Kenya. Aweng spent fourteen years in refugee camps until he was approved for resettlement in the United States by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. He arrived in Nashville, Tenn., in 2001, where he worked at low-wage jobs while earning an associate's degree in computer technology. He then moved to Columbus, Ohio to attend The Ohio State University. Aweng became a U.S. citizen in 2007 and graduated from OSU with a degree in fine arts.

Aweng returned to his Southern Sudanese village of Piol in December 2007. It was a bittersweet reunion with family he had not seen in 20 years. Seeing his mother, meeting new siblings and being with aging grandparents was exceptionally gratifying.  However he also learned details of family members who had not survived the destruction of his village. The living conditions in the village deeply concerned him. There were no buildings left after the bombing, only family tukals (huts) had been re-built. Families had very little food and there were no schools.  Very few in the village could read or write, and only one person in the village had a job.  The only health care was provided by a young man who had a second grade education in English.  He had a chair and a card table and a small box of malaria medications, aspirin and cough syrup provided by UNICEF. 

At his UC appearance, Aweng will describe how he is using his skills and experience to make a difference in his Sudanese community. He and others are determined to operate a health clinic to meet the basic healthcare needs in their village. Learn more about this project at www.sudanclinic.org. 

To learn more about the Lost Boys of Sudan, attend a showing of “God Grew Tired of Us” prior to the event. The film will be shown from 2-4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, in the MainStreet Cinema.See http://www.uc.edu/content/dam/uc/international/docs/List%20of%20All%20IEW%20Events%2011Adraft4.pdf for a complete listing of events scheduled during International Education Week.

International Education Week at UC is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

The event featuring Bol Aweng is sponsored by the UC African American Cultural and Resource Center, Ethnic Programs and Services, the UC College of Law, UC International Programs and the Division of Student Affairs and Services.

AACRC Choir Concert Continues 20th Anniversary Celebrations - Nov 13th!

From UC News:

AACRC Choir Concert Continues 20th Anniversary Celebrations

The African American Cultural and Resource Center supports the success of students of color at UC. Check November events celebrating the center’s 20th anniversary.

Date: 11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
By: African American Cultural & Resource Center
Phone: (513) 556-1177

   UC’s African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC) is holding a series of events this fall to celebrate its 20th anniversary of providing service to students. 

The AACRC officially opened on Sept. 21, 1991. The center supports the mission of the university by recruiting, retaining and encouraging the success of students of color at the University of Cincinnati.
Upcoming anniversary celebrations include:
NJOZI-AACRC Choir Concert
Sunday, Nov. 13
4 p.m., Great Hall, Tangeman University Center (TUC) The AACRC choir will present the musical tribute, “Legacy: Connecting the Campus, the Community and the Continent.” This concert – centering on various selected themes over the past two decades of the AACRC – will also feature a special musical presentation honoring the late civil rights icon, Rev. Fred Lee Shuttlesworth, a co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta and central leader of the civil rights movement in Birmingham, Ala.
In remembrance of Rev. Shuttlesworth’s contributions to the nation’s history, the AACRC annually presents an award named in his honor to a UC student who exhibits academic excellence and a high standard of integrity. The AACRC choir has also performed at the Greater New Light Baptist Church in Avondale, where Shuttlesworth was pastor.
The concert is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets can be picked up at the AACRC, UC’s Ethnic Programs & Services Office, or from any AACRC choir member. For more information, call 513-556-1177.
AACRC 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion and Reception
Thursday, Nov. 17
6-8 p.m., Russell C. Myers Alumni CenterThe AACRC presents “The Mikutano” (Swahili for “discussions”) and the “Trafija” (Swahili for “reception”). The Mikutano will highlight the AACRC’s history through the memories of former and current student leaders, and will also provide an inspiration to current and prospective UC student leaders in the AACRC. The Trafija hour will follow the discussion and will include hors d'oeuvres and dessert. The event is free and open to the public.
The AACRC works to enhance the growth and development of UC students of color. The center’s major focus is to address the academic, social, spiritual and cultural needs of the African-American student population.
The AACRC fosters an atmosphere where lively conversation and debate is welcomed and encouraged, where skill-building workshops on leadership and academic success are implemented and quiet study spaces are utilized regularly. The AACRC also hosts several large-scale traditional programs that mark significant aspects of African-American life at UC.

For more information on 20th anniversary events, contact the AACRC at 513-556-1177 or check the AACRC website athttp://www.uc.edu/aacrc.html

Many Welcomes - A List of Campus Welcome Events

It's Welcome Week time at UC!  The campus is already abuzz with dozens of welcome events each day, which only pick up as we head toward the first day of classes (Wednesday, September 21st).


You can check out the full Welcome Week schedule on-line.  


In the meantime, here's a "short" list of recommended campus welcome activities:


New Student Convocation - Sunday, September 18th, 2:00PM
Fifth Third Arena, Shoemaker Center (Doors open at 12:30 p.m. for parents and guests)
OFFICIAL INDUCTION CEREMONY FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS
President Gregory H. Williams will welcome family and friends to this official new student induction ceremony.


Fall Community Service Fair - Monday, September 19th, 10:30AM-1PM
Tangeman University Center, Great Hall & Lobby, Level 4 & Atrium, Level 3
Are you interested in getting involved in your community? What about learning the ways non profits could mobilize your talents and skills? Do you have required service hours for a scholarship or want to get your floor, fraternity, or student group involved with service projects? This is the place to be! The Fall Community Service Fair is part of the Cincinnatus Welcome and Kick-off and will be held in the TUC Atrium, Great Hall and Lobby areas. Student service groups and non-profit representatives will be present to engage you and plug you into ways to serve! This is an open event for any UC community member. For questions, contact the Center for Community Engagement at community.engagement@uc.edu or 513-556-1559.
Sponsored by Center for Community Engagement


RAPP Info Table - Monday, September 19th, 12PM-2PM
TUC Plaza
Stop by and help promote RAPP to the campus!  We'll be giving out applications and pens.


University Honors Open House - Monday, September 19th, 1PM-4PM
705 Swift Hall
Welcome back to a new school year! Drop by the honors suite at any time between 1-4 p.m. to mix and mingle with staff and students. Cookies and drinks will be available.


College Day - Tuesday, September 20th, all day
Various locations
These events are mandatory for incoming new students.  RAPP will have an info table at the McMicken Welcome Day Festival!


Career Development Center (CDC) says Welcome Week to UC! - Wednesday, September 21st, 10AM-1PM
Tangeman University Center Plaza
Free Calendar!
CDC Welcomes incoming Freshmen and  graduationg Seniors with back to school treats and tips. Meet the CDC Career Coach that is assigned to your college/major out on the TUC Plaza from 10am - 1pm and get a FREE CDC calendar!.
Sponsored by Career Development Center (CDC)



RAPP Info Table - Tuesday, September 21th, 12PM-2PM
TUC Plaza
Stop by and help promote RAPP to the campus!  We'll be giving out applications and pens.



Bienvenidos Hispanic Student Welcome - Thursday, September 22nd, 5PM-7PM
Tangeman University Center, Mick and Macks Cafe
Refreshments!Hispanic Student Welcome is a Welcome Week program dedicated to informing incoming and current Latino students about the services and student organizations dedicated to Latino culture.
Sponsored by Ethnic Programs and Services (EPS)


Asian Student Welcome - Friday, September 23rd, 5PM-7PM
Tangeman University Center, Great HallAsian Student Welcome is a Welcome Week program dedicated to introducing incoming and current undergraduates to the student organizations and services dedicated to celebrating Asian culture.
Sponsored by Ethnic Programs and Services (EPS)


Bearcats Live! - Friday, September 23rd, 7PM
Campus Green and Sigma Sigma Commons
The annual Bearcats Live! Fall concert features headliner Guster and several local opening acts!
Sponsored by Bearcats Live!


AKWAABA: Black Student Welcome - Sunday, September 25th, 4PM-7PM
Tangeman University Center, Great HallEvery year the Office of Ethnic Rpograms and Services and the African American Cultural & Resource Center welcomes new incoming Black students to the University. The program is designed to be informative, cultural & fun for all who attend. Akwaaba will introduce first-year and returning students to campus services, student organizations, and other resources. The ultimate goal is to keep students connected throughout the academic year to the AACRC and EPS. This is a must-attend event of Welcome Week!
Sponsored by African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC)


RAPP T-Shirt Day - Monday, September 26th, all day!
Wherever you are!
Show your RAPP pride by wearing your RAPP shirt, polo, button or other gear!


Health & Wellness and Student Activities Fair - Wednesday, October 5th, 11AM-2PM
McMicken Commons
Connect with a wide variety of local health & wellness resources as well as with dozens of actives student groups!
Sponsored by Student Wellness Center and Student Activities Board


UC LGBTQ Meet and Greet - Wednesday, October 5th, 4PM-6PM
6th Floor of Steger Student Life Center
This is an opportunity for new students to meet other LGBTQ students,
faculty, staff and allies on campus.
Your attendance is important in helping us increase visibility through support and advocacy,and create a safer, more just learning and social environment for all.
The program will start at approximately 4:30 pm; light appetizers will be
provided.
Please RSVP by Friday September 30, 2011 to B. Carbonara
at UC.LGBTQ.Center@gmail.com or (513) 556– 4329.
Sponsored by the UC LGBTQ Center


Camp BearCats - October 8-9
YMCA Camp KernWe are looking for rising leaders to participate in Camp Bearcat, a Leadership Institute for first year students. This leadership opportunity focuses on four pillars: Connections, Academics, Traditions, and Service and serves to assist first-year students with acclimating to campus, understanding the importance of co-curricular involvment and instilling UC pride and tradition. At the Institute you will: Connect with Upperclassmen, Network with Fellow First year Students and Upperclassmen, Listen to Dynamic Speakers, and Participate in Enriching Leadership Development Activities. To register online visit www.uc.edu/sald/leadership.
Sponsored by Student Activities and Leadership Development & Omicron Delta Kappa