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

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.

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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.

It’s the first general body meeting of the year for the Student African American Society, Syracuse University’s Black Student Union. Learn more about the organization and participate in a conversation that asks “what does it look like for your body to be jeopardy?”

Refreshments will be provided.

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.