Issue 4

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 MLK Jr. Day Luncheon
usimulticulturalcenter
 IU Soul Revue
 Kappa Alpha Psi
Informational
 “The Butler” Movie
 NPHC Sorority Probates
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the “promised land” is still a relevant concept and integral part of
the diversity and equity issues of America today.
To honor the Life and Legacy of Dr. King, the Multicultural Center will host its annual Memorial
Luncheon on January 20. This is the place to be in the City of Evansville on MLK Day. There will be
live performances from talented dancers/musicians, and a captivating speech from the extraordinary
Jasmine Guy.
Tickets can be purchased in the Multicultural Center using cash or check. Tickets may also be purchased using your Eagle Access Card in the Sodexo Office using your Eagle Access Card.
Ticket Prices:
USI Students—$5
Employees—$10
Community Members—$15
Are you ready to be blown away by the amazingly
talented IU Soul Revue? On February 26 the Black
Student Union will bring the a group of gifted performers to USI to give a FREE concert. If you like
Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind and
Fire, the Supremes, Maxwell, and Jill Scott, then you
should make plans to be in Carter Hall on
February 26 at 7pm.
“A people without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a
tree without roots.” - Marcus Garvey
January / February 2
Calendar
Kappa Alpha Psi 2
Fraternity, Inc.
Informational
BSU Celebrates
Black History
Month
3
Power Hour
3
Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated
3
Gospel
Explosion
3
Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority,
Incorporated
4
December Grads
from MCC
4
Tutoring in the
MCC
4
Equity and
Inclusion Fund
4
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Multicultural Center
January / February 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
12
13
Tutoring 3-5pm
MCC
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Tutoring 3-5pm
MCC
21
CMFK 3-5pm
22 BSU 3PM
23
HSU Meeting 2pm
UC 2206
24
25
27
Tutoring 3-5pm
MCC
28
CMFK 3-5pm
29
BSU 3PM
30
HSU Meeting 2pm
UC 2206
31
Executive
Diversity
Scholars
2pm
1
On This Day
in History
5
BSU 3PM
6
HSU Meeting 2pm
UC 2206
7
8
12
BSU 3PM
13
HSU Meeting 2pm
UC 2206
14
15
19
BSU 3PM
20
BSU Movie Sponsor “The
Butler”
9pm
21
26
BSU 3PM
IU Soul Revue
7pm Carter Hall
27
28
26
2
9
16
YMCA
Pancake
Day
Activity 1
Activity 2
3
Tutoring 3-5pm
MCC
4
CMFK 3-5pm
10
Tutoring 3-5pm
MCC
Abe Lincoln:
A Pioneer FA1
7pm DBG
11
17
Tutoring 3-5pm
MCC
18
24
Tutoring 3-5pm
MCC
25
BSU Open Mic Night
Eagles Nest 7pm
Activity 3
CMFK 3-5pm
Activity 4
EVPL
Performance
6pm DBG
CMFK 3-5pm
Activity 5
BSU Game Night
Location: TBA 7pm
8am DBG
23
CMFK 3-5pm
Activity 6
Homecoming
HSU Meeting 2pm
UC 2206
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated Informational
The gentlemen of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated will hold an informational on January 31 for those interested in joining. Kappa Alpha Psi is a historically African
American fraternity. If you are interested in joining this brotherhood, or if you are interested in learning more about historically African American Fraternities in general, you are
encouraged to attend this informational. The attire is “sharp” which means wear whatever
your best is. If you are interested in this fraternity but are unable to attend, you may contact Marques Terry at [email protected] for more details. This informational will
take place in UC 206 at 7pm.
22
BSU Movie
Sponsor “The
Butler”
9pm
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Multicultural Center
Black Student Union Celebrates Black History Month
The Black Student Union is showing their appreciation for Black History Month by sponsoring several
events on campus. Those events are:
1/29/2014 — Open Mic Night, held in the Eagle’s Nest in front of Burger King at 7pm
2/1/2014 — On This Day in History, Campus Wide Slide Show, all day
2/12/2014 — Game Night, Location: TBA, 7pm
2/20/2014 — “The Butler” Movie Showing collaboration with APB, FA1 at 9pm and
again on February 22 during standard showing times.
P
wer Hour in the MCC
Have you heard about Power Hour in the
MCC? If you haven’t been, then you are
missing it. Power Hour is a collaboration
between the Multicultural Center and Counseling Center. The two offices come together monthly to provide time and space for
students to discuss issues that impact our
communities. There are very few rules.
1. Be honest with your input, 2. Be respectful of
others, and 3. Remember that sometimes things
are revealed during Power Hour that are personal
in nature so keep the information you hear confidential.
The Next Power Sessions are on January 22 and
February 19. See you then.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Probate
A probate is a how Historically African
American Greek letter organizations
formally present their newest members to their university. On November
16, the Tau Rho Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha introduced their
newest members:
Courtney Hoskins, Breonna Jones,
and Gabrielle Tiggs (pictured to the
right) to the USI community. The
event began with a march, very elaborate “greetings” to the other AKA’s in
the room as well as the other Historically African American fraternities and
sororities that came from the Evansville community in the room. The three
went on to demonstrate their mastery
of AKA history, and ended with a
stroll.
It has been many years since USI has
had a probate, so this was the first
time most of the attendees had witnessed one.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Tau Rho Chapter Probate
Gospel Explosion
Designed by Grace
2013 Gospel Explosion
The University was filled with the
sounds of Gospel music on November 23. With performances
from USI’s on Designed by Grace
Gospel Choir, DBG Poets
“Breante and Morgan,” and Gospel Rapper Elijah “Eli Miguel”
Tiggs to mention a few. This was
truly an evening of worship. The
Voices of Hope and the Ira T. Neal
African American Choral Ensemble
also added to the concert. Those
who attended could tell their was
something special taking place. The
Explosion was held in Carter Hall at
6pm.
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Multicultural Center
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is Back
Ladies and gentlemen, the Kappa Nu
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has returned to USI.
On November 25, the newest members DST who are Marquita Fears,
Donika Jackson, and Monique Stevens (pictured to the left) were introduced to the University during their
probate in Newman Hall at 6:22pm.
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated came to show support and
presented gifts to the DST members
welcoming them to the University.
The University student community and
the Evansville Black Greek community
also came to show their support.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Nu Chapter Probate
The probate consisted of a march,
greetings to the other Historically African American fraternities and sororities in the room, and demonstration of
their mastery of DST history.
Congratulations Class of December 2013
The Multicultural Center congratulation the December
class of 2013. We wish you all
success as you close this
chapter of your life and open a
new one.
Pictured to the right:
Chelsea Brown
Cristina Bonales
Dedria Brown
Cindi Alfaro
Kurtis Kelley
- The MCC Staff
Tutoring in the MCC
If you are ready to get
those grades you are striving for this semester, take
advantage of our tutoring
service in the MCC. The
Multicultural Center and
Academic Skills have partnered to provide a space
for USI students to study
and even get a little help in
Math, Science, Study Skills,
and English to mention a
few. If this sounds like an
environment you would like
to be a part of, come and
see what we are all about.
Equity and Inclusion Fund
Need funding for your event? If it
promotes the equity and inclusion of
USI students, there is now a new
source of funding!
The Equity and Inclusion Fund provides grants (up to $5,000) to develop and present programs, projects,
or activities that promote the value of
equity and inclusion on campus.
Student organizations and students working with a faculty or staff member on a program are eligible and encouraged to apply.
For consideration, submit a proposal to the
MCC (located in UC East) or as an attachment to: [email protected]
Applications are available online at:
usi.edu/mcc
Tutoring takes place from 3
-5pm on Mondays, in the
Multicultural Center. If you
have questions, stop by the
office.

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