Wednesday, Feb. 5
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the “Cultural Connections and Spoken Words: Celebrating Spartans’ Contributing to Black History” event will take place in room N130 at the Business Complex.
Hosted by MSU’s Broad College of Business Multicultural Business Programs, the Office of Multicultural Enrichment & Advocacy (OMEA) and MSU Black Alumni, in collaboration with MSU Athletics, the event will feature a tabling/networking event with local Black Businesses and a celebration of Spartan contributions to Black history.
“Cultural Connections” will occur from 5 to 6 p.m. and “Spoken Words: Celebrating Spartans Contributions To Black History” will occur from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Register here for the event.
Additionally, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, the screening of the 2024 French film “No Chains, No Masters” will take place at the Kellogg Center Auditorium from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by MSU International Studies and Programs, a discussion with the film’s director, Simon Moutaïrou along with a reception will take place after the screening. Register here for the event.
Thursday, Feb. 6
On Thursday, Feb. 6, the “2025 Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards” will take place in the Heritage Room at the University Club of Michigan State University.
Hosted by the Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, the 35th annual awards will occur from 3 to 5 p.m. in order to recognize MSU’s individual, unit, team and lifetime contributions to inclusivity on campus. Register here for the event.
Friday, Feb. 7
On Friday, Feb. 7, the MSU Multicultural Center open house will take place at the new building, located at the corner of Shaw and Farm Lanes, at 3:30 p.m.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the building, which honors the legacy of decades of student advocacy, will take place and be followed by an open house of the building. Register for the event here.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, a screening of “We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe” will take place in room B115 at Wells Hall at 7 p.m.
This event is co-sponsored by the History Department, the Department of African American and African Studies, the African Studies Center and the Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion. A discussion with the film’s director, Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, will immediately follow the screening. Registration is not required for this event. For more information, visit MSU’s Institutional Diversity and Inclusion website here.
Thursday, Feb. 13
On Thursday, Feb. 13, the “25th Annual William G. Anderson Lecture Series with Barbara Ross-Lee” event will take place at the Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre at 5 p.m.
This event will be an interactive lecture, with physician and nationally recognized expert on health policy issues Barbara Ross-Lee leading it. To learn more about this event and register, visit the Wharton Center’s website here.
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Monday, Feb. 17
Starting on Monday, Feb. 17 until Friday, Feb. 21, the “Eat at State: Celebrate Black History Month” event will take place at various dining halls throughout campus.
Throughout the week, MSU Culinary Services will present dinners with special menu selections in its dining halls and Grab & Go dining spots. For more information and to see locations, visit their website here.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the “Techno Futures: Detroit’s Afrofuturist Groove” event will take place at the Communication Arts and Sciences Building in the WKAR Studio from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Presented by the MSU Museum, artists including Carl Craig and Mike Banks will host an exploration of Detroit’s role in shaping the Afrofuturist movement through Techno music. This event will delve into how the genre’s innovative sound and cultural roots reflect a futuristic vision of African diaspora identity. Register for the event here. For those unable to attend, a livestream link will also be provided as a virtual option.
Additionally, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the “Techno Futures: Performance by DJ Carl Craig” will take place at 8 p.m. on the sixth floor of 311 Abbot. Following the discussion with Carl Craig and Mike Banks, a DJ performance of the sounds that shaped Detroit’s Techno music will be executed by Carl Craig. Register for the event here.
Thursday, Feb. 20
On Thursday, Feb. 20, the “25th Annual William G. Anderson Lecture Series with Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou” event will take place at the Wharton Center Pasant Theatre at 5 p.m.
This event will be an interactive lecture, with noted activist, theologian, author, documentary filmmaker and musician Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Seku leading it. Learn more about this event and register here.
Additionally, on Thursday, Feb. 20, the “College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Black History Month event with Brian Teppen” event will occur at 5 p.m.
The Office of Culture, Access and Belonging encourages the Spartan community to attend the event, which discusses how demographic representation makes groups smarter. This event will be hosted in memory of Katherine W. Phillips. Register for the event here. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 14. A hybrid option will also be available.
Friday, Feb. 21
On Friday, Feb. 21, the “James Madison College Third Annual Black History Month Symposium” will take place at noon on the third floor of James Madison College.
This event will host Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II as the keynote speaker, who will discuss his path to becoming Michigan’s lieutenant governor. Register for this event here.
Saturday, Feb. 22
On Saturday, Feb. 22, the “College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Black History Month event with Shakara Tyler” will take place at 10 a.m.
MSU’s Office of Culture, Access and Belonging will host a talk featuring Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund co-founder Shakara Tyler. This event will also host an opportunity to meet Antomia Farrell, the new Associate Dean and Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Registration for this event has closed.
Thursday, Feb. 27
On Thursday, Feb. 27, the “25th Annual William G. Anderson Lecture Series with Russell J. Ledet” event will take place at the Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre at 5 p.m.
This event will be an interactive lecture, with Russell J. Ledet, a physician advancing civil rights through activism and medical innovation leading it. To learn more about this event and to register, visit the Wharton Center’s website here.
Events happening all month
All throughout the month of February, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration’s “Stuff the Library” book drive will be taking place.
Participants will be helping MSU’s goal to fill the Grand Rapids Public Schools with books on topics of social justice and diverse representation. For more information on the book drive, visit the Center for Community Engaged Learning website here or visit the “Stuff the Library” giving page here.
For more information on these events, visit the calendar of events here.
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