Discussion Panel to be held for Black History Month
Jennie Klahre: Staff Writer
Issue date: 2/21/08 Section: Lifestyles
In honor of Black History Month, the Upperman African-American Cultural Center will hold one of its last events, a panel discussion, Feb. 26, 2008.
"It's a discussion panel on race and politics to address the presidential campaign of 2008," said Areatha Jones-Cook, the Upper African-American Center director. "The speakers will talk about the importance of the black vote," she added.
The discussion will take place in Lumina Theater from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and admission is free. A question and answer session will follow the talk led by various panel members.
Panelists include Dr. Earl Sheridan, professor of the Department of Public and International Affairs, Dr. Glen Harris, Assistant Professor from the Department of History, and Dr. David Weber and Dr. Jennifer Brubaker, Associate Professors of the Department of Communication Studies.
"I think it will further expose students to issues surrounding presidential candidates and strengthen their understanding of the impact that the election will have on them as students," Jones-Cook said.
While this event is only one of many that were offered at UNCW for Black History Month, it is expected to have good turnout. "I'm really pleased by the attendance of students so far," Jones-Cook said. "The events are focused and great learning experiences."
The Upperman African-American Cultural Center organized other events for the month of February in order to honor black history including a black film series as well as accommodating various speakers. Additionally, the center organized UNCW faculty and student diversity training sessions and leadership workshops as well as an art exhibit on blacks in the field of medicine that is currently on display at Randall library.
"They [the events] were successfully executed due to the support and collaboration from academics and student affairs," Jones-Cook said.
"I think that the exhibit in the library is a good way to catch the attention of students," freshman Robyn Zalph said. "The information is very educational and interesting."
As the Upperman African-American Center begins to plan for 2009, participants hope to achieve another year of success.
"I would like to expose students to more international speakers in the area of social justice," Jones-Cook said. "I want to strengthen their understanding of diversity and leadership."
"It's a discussion panel on race and politics to address the presidential campaign of 2008," said Areatha Jones-Cook, the Upper African-American Center director. "The speakers will talk about the importance of the black vote," she added.
The discussion will take place in Lumina Theater from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and admission is free. A question and answer session will follow the talk led by various panel members.
Panelists include Dr. Earl Sheridan, professor of the Department of Public and International Affairs, Dr. Glen Harris, Assistant Professor from the Department of History, and Dr. David Weber and Dr. Jennifer Brubaker, Associate Professors of the Department of Communication Studies.
"I think it will further expose students to issues surrounding presidential candidates and strengthen their understanding of the impact that the election will have on them as students," Jones-Cook said.
While this event is only one of many that were offered at UNCW for Black History Month, it is expected to have good turnout. "I'm really pleased by the attendance of students so far," Jones-Cook said. "The events are focused and great learning experiences."
The Upperman African-American Cultural Center organized other events for the month of February in order to honor black history including a black film series as well as accommodating various speakers. Additionally, the center organized UNCW faculty and student diversity training sessions and leadership workshops as well as an art exhibit on blacks in the field of medicine that is currently on display at Randall library.
"They [the events] were successfully executed due to the support and collaboration from academics and student affairs," Jones-Cook said.
"I think that the exhibit in the library is a good way to catch the attention of students," freshman Robyn Zalph said. "The information is very educational and interesting."
As the Upperman African-American Center begins to plan for 2009, participants hope to achieve another year of success.
"I would like to expose students to more international speakers in the area of social justice," Jones-Cook said. "I want to strengthen their understanding of diversity and leadership."
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