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/.

Mar
21
Sat
The 25th Annual Tribute to African American Women @ "The Herg" (Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium)
Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mar
22
Sun
NABJ-SU presents Jesse Williams @ "The Herg" (Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium)
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mar
24
Tue
Sanya Richards-Ross @ Grant Audtorium
Mar 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sanya Richards-Ross @ Grant Audtorium | Syracuse | New York | United States

The Caribbean Students Association, She’s the First – Syracuse, Sport Professionals of Color and the Delta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
present
The Woman Behind the Gold: Sanya Richards-Ross

Come and enjoy an evening with four-time Olympic champion Sanya Richards-Ross as she discusses culture, sports, women’s empowerment, and entrepreneurship.

Mar
25
Wed
Truth Be Told featuring Forest Whitaker @ Hendricks Chapel
Mar 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sep
3
Thu
SAS Back-to-School Backpack Fill-Up @ Schine Underground
Sep 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SAS Back-to-School Backpack Fill-Up @ Schine Underground | Syracuse | New York | United States

Beginning Monday, August 31 through Saturday, September 5, The Student African American Society host a school supply drive. The goal is to fill 144 book bags purchased by The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. with the necessities for any student to excel in academia.

Volunteers will packing the bags on September 3.

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
Total Women Retreat: Mind, Body & Spirit @ HL 500
Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Total Women Retreat: Mind, Body & Spirit @ HL 500 | Syracuse | New York | United States

The Kaptivating Kappa Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc presents Total Woman Retreat: Mind, Body & Spirit.

First year, second year, and transfer women of color are invited to attend. Advance registration required.

To register, email Paige Banks.

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.

Sep
19
Sat
Black Cultural Showcase @ Goldstein Auditorium
Sep 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Black Cultural Showcase @ Goldstein Auditorium | Syracuse | New York | United States

Ubuntu: Black Leadership Network presents the Black Cultural Showcase. An involvement fair that will feature over 40 Black and Latino student organizations and services. Also enjoy performances by Black Reign Step Team, Black Legacy, Redemption, One World, and DJ Zel. Learn about campus organizations and how you can get involved on campus.