The Happenings

Take a look at what’s going on.

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

 

Mar
25
Wed
Truth Be Told featuring Forest Whitaker @ Hendricks Chapel
Mar 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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.

Apr
27
Mon
BAL presents The Artist Social @ Jabberwocky Café
Apr 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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
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
13
Sun
Juice Jam Music Festival @ Skytop Field
Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm
Juice Jam Music Festival @ Skytop Field | Syracuse | New York | United States

University Union presents this annual music festival. This year’s lineup will feature Big Sean, Oliver Heldens, Matt and Kim, iLoveMakonnen, BØRNS, & SNBRN!

Oct
17
Sat
CaribFest 2015 Day Show @ Goldstein Auditorium
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Oct
31
Sat
Ms. Black and Gold Pageant @ Goldstein Auditorium
Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Nov
14
Sat
Sunday Best: ‘Cuse Edition presented by BCCE @ Schine Underground
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday Best: 'Cuse Edition presented by BCCE @ Schine Underground | Syracuse | New York | United States

Who will Win Syracuse University’s gospel competition?

The Black Celestial Choral Ensemble presents Sunday Best Cuse Edition featuring student and community gospel solo artists.