January 27, 2006 from 4-7PM (Pictures Click Here)
“Black history month, a dialogue”
Discussion Forum followed by reception w/ food.
Venue: Merket Alumni Center, Texas Tech University.

February 2, 2006 at 7pm
“Crash” Escondido Theatre, Student Union Bldg.

February 3, 2006 at 7pm
“Hustle and Flow” Escondido Theatre, Student union Bldg.

February 10, 2006 from 8-10:30pm
Jazz Ensemble I concert
Shelley Carrol, tenor saxophonist and vocalist
Hemmle Auditorium, School of Music building
(for more information contact Brad Leali, brad.leali@ttu.edu)

February 23, 2006, 5:45 PM (Pictures Click Here)
Samputu Ingeli (Drum, Dance and Song of Rwanda)
5:45-6:30pm Reception
6:30-7:00pm Lecture (“Intore Dancing of Rwanda”)
7:00-9:00pm Concert
Jean-Paul Samputu and the Ingeli Troupe of Rwanda present extraordinary, high energy performances of contemporary Afro-beat and traditional Pygmy, Soukous, Reggae rhythms, song, drum and dance - celebrating the beauty of their country and the return of refugees while holding children up as the hope for humanity and a better world. Samputu’s lyrics are sung in six languages. Their dance technique and style demonstrates why UNESCO officially declared Rwandan national dance one of the world's Unique Cultural Heritages.
Venue: International Cultural Center, Texas Tech University.
(For more information contact Dr. Ekwaro-Osire at stephen.ekwaro-osire@ttu.edu)

February 24, 2006, 10:00-11:00 AM (Pictures Click Here)
Samputu Ingeli (Workshop)
Samputu Ingeli host a workshop, where they demonstration and lecture on the drum, dance and song of Rwanda. (co-sponsored by Dept. of Theatre and Dance and Dept. of Music)
Venue: Student Union, Texas Tech University.
(For more information contact Dr. Ekwaro-Osire at stephen.ekwaro-osire@ttu.edu)

February 24, 2006, 7 PM
The Visions of Light Gospel Choir Concert
A student gospel choir concert.
Venue: Escondido Theatre, Student Union (west basement)
(For more information contact Cory Powell at cory.powell@ttu.edu)

February 25, 2006 at 10:00 AM (Pictures Click Here)
Community Health Fair
Parkway Neighborhood Community Center 405 MLK Boulevard Lubbock, Texas
The health fair is being designed to meet the medical needs of the Lubbock community with a focus being on the health issues that effect predominantly the African American population and general health issues that effect all ages, genders, and nationalities. The Community Health Fair will also, provide TTU students, School of Nursing students, Residents, faculty, and staff an opportunity to provide a service to the community. (co-sponsored by TTUHSC School of Medicine and TTUHSC School of Nursing)
Venue: Parkway Neighborhood Community Center.
(For more information contact Ms. McPherson at kathleen.mcpherson@ttuhsc.edu)

April 26th, 2006 11.30am-1pm
New Faculty Welcome
President Jon Whitmore and the Black Faculty and Staff Association and the Latino Hispanic Faculty and Staff Association are pleased to host a luncheon for all new faculty.
Date: April 26th, 2006 11.30am-1pm Venue: Frazier Pavilion
(RSVP to cathy.kay@ttu.edu or 742-2121 by April 21st)