The Happenings

Take a look at what’s going on.

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

 

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
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.