The Happenings

Take a look at what’s going on.

To submit an event to The Happenings, please email events@blackvoicesu.com.

 

Mar
4
Wed
The Throwaways: Film Screening & Filmmaker Discussion @ Maxwell Auditorium
Mar 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Throwaways: Film Screening & Filmmaker Discussion @ Maxwell Auditorium | United States

Please join the Department of Sociology and the Department of African American Studies for this public screening of the new documentary film, The Throwaways, followed by a discussion with the film co-directors Ira McKinley and Bhawin Suchak.

For more information on the film or to view its trailer, visit http://throwawaysmovie.com/.

Apr
25
Sat
Flag Party 2K15 @ Goldstein Auditorium
Apr 25 @ 10:00 pm – Apr 26 @ 2:00 am
Flag Party 2K15 @ Goldstein Auditorium | Syracuse | New York | United States

Caribbean Students Association present Flag Party 2K15: Endless Wuk

Music by DJ Stephen Music Inc

Apr
26
Sun
OMA’s 4th Annual End of Year Celebration @ Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center
Apr 26 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

At this celebration, OMA will take the opportunity to honor students, who have demonstrated academic excellence and exceptional leadership through service both on campus and in the larger Syracuse community. Graduating seniors will be recognized and celebrated. Student performances will also be a part of the celebration.

Please RSVP. Dress is semi-formal.

May
8
Fri
Itanwa Orinwa 2015 @ Setnor Auditorium
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Itanwa Orinwa was founded in 2004 at Syracuse University by a group of distinguished Black students. It is an annual ceremony that honors all degree candidates who identify as members of the African Diaspora including, but is not limited,  African American, African, Caribbean, and Latin American students.

The purpose of Itanwa Orinwa is to celebrate collective accomplishments, acknowledge the historical plight of Black peoples’ pursuit to and through higher education systems, and to provide a historical voice and story that can be a legacy for generations to come.

The ceremony recognizes degree candidates as scholastic leaders and the program also includes student performances, a keynote speaker, and the distribution of authentic Kente stoles.

Presented by the Descendants of Africa Congratulatory Committee and the Department of African American Studies for degree candidates and families.

May
10
Sun
Multicultural Graduation Reception @ Panasci Lounge
May 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Multicultural Graduation Reception @ Panasci Lounge | Syracuse | New York | United States

Co-sponsored by Office of Multicultural Affairs and Office of Program Development

Sep
4
Fri
NPHC presents Straight Outta Cuse (Welcome Back Party) @ Goldstein Auditorium
Sep 4 @ 11:30 pm – Sep 5 @ 2:00 am
NPHC presents Straight Outta Cuse (Welcome Back Party) @ Goldstein Auditorium | Syracuse | New York | United States

SU’s National Pan-Hellenic Council presents Straight Outta Cuse, the 2015-2016 Welcome Back Party.

Featuring The Hitmaker DJ Maestro.

(College ID required for entry. Door close at 12:30am)

Sep
5
Sat
A.G.E. Pool Party @ Sibley Pool, Women's Building
Sep 5 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A.G.E. Pool Party @ Sibley Pool, Women's Building | Syracuse | New York | United States

A.G.E. (All Good Everything) Pool Party is presented by the Delta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the Theta Tau Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., the Xi Chapter of Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc., and the Theta Chapter of Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.

Free Food

Music by DJ Zel

#swimgood

Sep
11
Fri
9/11 Remembrance Balloon Release @ Carnegie 114
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm
9/11 Remembrance Balloon Release @ Carnegie 114 | Syracuse | NY | United States

The Brothers of the Pi Chapter of Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. will host a remembrance ceremony for the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Guest will come together to express how the events of that day affected their lives. Then they will release balloons in remembrance of the ones who now rest.

Sep
12
Sat
Lambda Wetdown @ Thornden Park
Sep 12 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Lambda Wetdown @ Thornden Park | Syracuse | New York | United States

Th Chapter of Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Inc hosts its first ever “Lambda Wetdown.”

Join them for this fun-filled water balloon themed, capture-the-flag tournament. Sign up your team today by contacting one of the brothers.

Each team must consist of five players. The members of the winning team will each receive a $10 Chipotle gift card!

Free refreshments.

Late Registration feat. DJ Train @ Westcott Theater
Sep 12 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 13 @ 2:30 am
Late Registration feat. DJ Train @ Westcott Theater | Syracuse | New York | United States

The Brothers of the Delta Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and The Brothers of the Theta Chapter of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. present LATE REGISTRATION.

18+ to enter
21+ to drink