01/31/2005
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For more information, contact media@uml.edu or 978-934-3224LOWELL - The University of Massachusetts Lowell tomorrow will kick off the first of a host of activities in honor of Black History Month.
Events are co-sponsored by the: Association of Students of African Origin, Latin American Student Association, National Society of Black Engineers, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Council on Diversity and Pluralism, Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development, Department of Sociology, Peace and Conflict Studies Institute, Greater Lowell for Peace and Justice Labor Extension Program.
The following events are planned:
February 1, 2005
Model Search 2005
Location: Fox Hall VPAC, 3rd Floor
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
The Association of Students of African Origin and the National Society of Black Engineers are sponsoring the Spring Fashion Show.
February 2, 2005
Iraq Veterans against the War (IVAW) Tour
Location: O'Leary Library Room 222, UML South
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Two young veterans of the war in Iraq will be talking about their experiences and speaking out about their concerns as former active duty personnel involved in the invasion and occupation in Iraq.
February 3, 2005
Game Show - "Who Am I"
Location: Fox Hall MPR
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Jeopardy Style Game Show
February 4, 2005
UML IDOL
Location: Fox Hall MPR
Time: 8:00pm-12:00am
Cost: $5
Have you always wanted just one chance to be on American Idol? Well here's your chance to show off what you've got! Prizes available for winners!!!
February 7-11, 2005
Soul Food Week
Location: Fox Hall Café
Every day this week you will have a chance to taste some soul food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
February 10, 2005
Poetry Night
Location: Fox Hall VPAC, 3rd Floor
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
Express yourself! "A Night of Soul" where the heart speaks.
February 18, 2005
Sex and Relationships
Location: O'Leary Library Room 222, UML South
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Speaker: Dawn Breedon
Discussion on issues of sex and relationships: Important facts that we should know. Come enjoy an open-minded forum and enlighten yourself!
February 22, 2005
Contemporary Issues: Hip-Hop Culture
Location: Fox Hall MPR
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Speaker: Emmett G. Price III, Ph.D.
February 24, 2005
Black History Festive Dinner
Location: Fox Hall
Time: 4:30pm-7:00pm
Celebration with food and live music
February 25, 2005
ASAO Presents: "Raise It Up" Flag Party
Location: Cumnock Hall, UML North
Time: 9:00pm-1:00am
Cost: $3 for ASAO members, $5 with flag, $7 without flag,
Ladies free before 10:30pm
DJ Jack Da Rippa
Prizes will be given for best flag outfits!!!
* Look out for our Soulful Dinners this month, coming soon to a cafeteria near you.*