Multicultural Affairs Center Event Schedule

February 2016

“So…What Are You?” Exploring Black-White Biracial Identity
Courtney Green, The Language Company
7 p.m.
Feb. 16
Magruder Hall 2001
This workshop examines the historical impact of slavery and post-slavery America in the exclusion of black/white bi-racial individuals. Discussions about space for mixed-race individuals and the value of self-identification will follow the presentation.

Curls to Coils: A Natural Hair Conversation
Christina Elem
6 p.m.
Feb. 26
Violette Hall 1010
A workshop discussing the evolution of the natural hair movement. This event is sponsored by the Multicultural Affairs Center.

Movie: “Race”
7 p.m.
Feb. 19
Kirksville Downtown Cinema 8
Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. This event is sponsored by the Multicultural Affairs Center.

April 2016

Multicultural Recognition Ceremony
6 p.m.
April 27
Student Union Building Activities Room
This event is sponsored by the Multicultural Affairs Center.

May 2016

Graduation Reception
May 7
Multicultural Affairs Center
A ceremony dedicated to the successful completion of Truman requirements to graduate. This will also be a recognition ceremony for MAC-related student organizations.