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
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
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
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
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.