BLACK HISTORY MONTH
LIFT EVERY VOICE AND VOTE
During February, take time to celebrate Black History Month at Nicholls State University. Throughout the month, Nicholls will feature events including athlete spotlights at basketball games, themed cuisine in Galliano Hall, concerts, panels, open-mic events and parties.
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
ELLENDER LIBRARY AND NICHOLLS BOOKSTORE DISPLAYS
During the month of February, the Ellender Memorial Library and the Nicholls Bookstore will each feature a book display that will tell the story of Black History in the U.S.
WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BASKETBALL SPOTLIGHTS
The Nicholls Colonels will feature Black History Month spotlights at 7 p.m. on Feb. 12 for the men's game against Lamar and at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 for the women's game against Northwestern State. Both events are in Stopher Gym.
THEMED CUISINE
Throughout the month on Wednesdays, chefs from Nicholls and other universities will cook African-American Themed Cuisine at Galliano Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. For guests, the meals are $7.45 plus tax. On Feb. 5, Chef John Folse Culinary Institute instructor Chef Randy Cheramie will be preparing a meal. On Feb. 12, the event will feature Chef Dennis Dunn from Tulane University. Finally, Chef James Fulton from Grambling State University will present his take on Feb. 19.
THE COLOR PURPLE MUSICAL
Based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker and its 1985 film adaptation, the play follows the journey of Celie, a black woman from the South in the early 1900s. The musical will be put on by the Nicholls Department of Music. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, February 3
Black Voices Amplified: The Importance of Communicating Our Ideas, Stories, and Perspectives Throughout the Community
10:45 a.m., LeBijou Theater
Join us for Black History Month’s official kickoff event, a discussion panel with Richard Adams. Other panelists are Louisiana Senator Edward J. Price, Thibodaux councilwoman Constance Johnson, retired NFL player Clarence Verdin, Lafourche Parish School Board member Cheryl Thomas, former Pine Bluff Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson and Nicholls Director of Human Resources Steven Kenney Jr. This panel will address the importance of engaging communication about the relevance of Black history throughout the community. Some points would cover the successes and contributions as well as challenges affecting the Black community. Finally, we will discuss future implications to guide where we go from here.
Tuesday, February 4
CAFÉ- Empowering Every Voice in the Classroom
Noon, 250 Polk Hall
Discussion of critical inclusive pedagogy (CIP) framework based on research by Dr. Frank Tuit and Dr.Saran Stewart. There are 5 tenants to this framework which include activation of student’s voice, faculty-student interactions, sharing power, utilization of personal narrative and dialogical professor-student interactions.
CIP will be reviewed and faculty will break out into groups and discuss/present on how they would create assignments or incorporate aspects of this framework into their courses. We would also do an exercise where faculty would reflect on the affordances and barriers that they have faced to becoming faculty and how sharing some of these may make their classroom environment more inclusive to students.
Wednesday, February 5
Financial Aid/Debt Presentation
10:45 a.m., LeBijou Theater
The presentation will cover the basics of how to apply for financial aid and the process after. Synergy Bank will discuss debt and be available for questions.
Culinary Cooking Demo — Chef Chris Hayes
Noon, Ledet Hall, 124B
Culinary Artist – Author – Entrepreneur – Community Advocate Chris Hayes is a Food Network star, culinary consultant and an entrepreneur with a heart for the community. A Louisiana native, Chris was born in Shreveport and fell in love with cooking by watching his elders joyfully prepare food for family gatherings growing up.
Friday, February 7
10th Annual A Celebration of the Negro Spirituals
7 p.m., Danos Theater
Come out for the 10th annual Department of Music choir concert “A Celebration of the Negro Spirituals” featuring historical songs sung by slaves and plantation workers.
Saturday, February 8
Adonis Gonzalez Beethoven Concert
7 p.m., Danos Theater
Cuban pianist and Alabama State University Professor Dr. Adonis Gonzalez will present a program of sonatas exploring the breadth of Beethoven’s imagination. Learn more about the artist at his website https://www.adonisgonzalez.com. Visit our website https://www.nicholls.edu/music/beethoven250 for more information on the complete series.
Monday, February 10
When Nurses Vote Table in the Student Union
8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Student Union
The College of Nursing will demonstrate agreement with the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Get out the Vote (GOTV) efforts which are highlighted in ANA’s new Civic Action Center. The College of Nursing will also give recognition to Mary Mahoney, who was credited as one of the first women to register to vote in Boston following the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. She was also the first black woman to complete the nurse’s training in 1879.
Courageous Conversations Mixer
3:30 to 6 p.m., LeBijou and Student Union Snack Bar
This is where our black students can lift up their voices about black mental health and ask questions as well as have a discussion with our speakers. The goal of the event is to enhance mental health awareness not only amongst all students but particularly our African American/black students. Free Food and drinks during the mixer.
Tuesday, February 11
Lift Every Voice: A Panel Discussion About the Importance of Diversity in Media Employment and News Coverage
Noon, Bollinger Suites
The Nicholls Department of Mass Communications presents a panel of former and current journalists and journalism educators leading a candid discussion about the importance of having diverse voices represented in the media.
Black Monologue
6 to 9 p.m., Peltier Auditorium
The Black Student Union will give students, faculty and staff a platform to talk about the Black Experience while educating the broader campus on institutional issues and experiences that affect us as a people.
Wednesday, February 12
RELATE OPEN MIC
7 to 9:30 p.m., Danos Theater
RELATE is an open-mic venue for students, faculty and the public to share poetry, monologue, music or dance performances based on the evening’s chosen theme of “Voice.”
Thursday, February 13
From Motown to No Limit: African-American Ownership of Record Labels since 1959
Noon, Carnival Room
History professor Dr. Stuart Tully will be examining the impact of Motown and other African-American owned record labels on popular music. Labels include Motown, Stax, Def Jam and No Limit Records, among others.
Monday, February 17
Say HER Name
6 to 7 p.m., LeBijou Theater
The Black Women Leadership Association will host a monologue spotlight event to pay tribute to historical figures in black women’s history that have been forgotten.
Tuesday, February 18
Bridging the Digital Divide with Google Apps
9 to 10:30 a.m., Polk Hall 125
Join the Department of Teacher Education as Marcus Stein gives a presentation on Google apps geared toward both faculty and students.
Creative Writing Reading Series Celebrates African-American Voices
5 to 6 p.m., Colonel’s Retreat
Faculty and students are invited to read their original creative works or pieces by their favorite African-American writers.
Wednesday, February 19
70s Themed Party
7 to 8 p.m., Ballroom
Let’s boogie with the Black Women Leadership Association for a 70s theme disco party. Good vibes only invited!
Thursday, February 20
Your Vote Is Your Voice
Noon, Bollinger Suites
Sgt. Renee Brinkley, Dr. David Whitney and Malik Rahim will promote a diverse set of ideas about politics, civil rights, voting and the criminal justice system.
Queen and Slim Movie Night
Showings at 4 and 7 p.m., LeBijou Theater
Slim and Queen’s first date takes an unexpected turn when a policeman pulls them over for a minor traffic violation. When the situation escalates, Slim takes the officer’s gun and shoots him in self-defence. Now labelled cop killers in the media, Slim and Queen feel that they have no choice but to go on the run and evade the law.
Thursday, February 27
Voices of Freedom: “Our ancestors wildest dreams”
6 p.m., Peltier Auditorium
The Nicholls NAACP Student Chapter presents a night of sharing our voices in honor of the ones that helped influence us today.
Friday, February 28
SGA Bus Trip to Whitney Plantation
12:30 p.m., leave campus at 11 a.m. Meet in front of the Student Union.
Whitney Plantation tour guides will lead you through memorials built to honor people held in slavery, as well as the original buildings. You will learn about the lives of 350 people held in bondage on these grounds for more than 100 years.
