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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.
Co-sponsored by Office of Multicultural Affairs and Office of Program Development
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.
Learn about the Divine Nine organizations at SU.
Attendees are asked to contribute a food item. All contributions will be donated to the Hendricks Chapel food pantry.
ASU is back! Mingle, meet new people. and learn what’s in store for this semester!
Refreshments will be served!
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.
Learn about the nine NALFO (National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations) fraternities and sororities at SU. There will be a presentation by each organization and information about NALFO overall.
Register in advance by visiting: https://orgsync.com/10828/forms/15853
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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.
The Thrillin’ Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Presents:
The 5th Annual Comedy Show “Laugh Till You Turn Blu” ft. Mike Epps
Proceeds will be donated to the Good Life Youth Foundation!
The first 500 tickets purchasers for the comedy get a free GLOW PARTY ticket!