Open House, Paint Night To Showcase Multicultural Academic Programs

All students, faculty and staff are invited to two events in March featuring the Multicultural Academic Programs.

An Open House hosted by the academic programs that focus on Asian Studies, Black Studies, Latin American Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies will take place on March 6 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Multicultural Center, first floor DeNaples."Try some ethnic snacks, win door prizes and learn about these dynamic and vital programs of study," says Melissa Anyiwo, associate professor in history, and director Black Studies concentration.

Then, on March 21 from 7-9 p.m., “African Queens Paint Night,” will be hosted on the fourth floor of the DeNaples Center. The Black Students Union and the Black Studies Concentration invite the University community to a celebration of Black womanhood. Attendees are invited to paint a vision of Black women with a pre-stenciled or free-drawn canvas, while sampling African and African American snacks. Complementary canvases will be provided for the event.