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Every Student. Every Story.
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LEARN ABOUT THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS GOING ON AROUND CAMPUS THIS MONTH, AND HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE!
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT:
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Fred Hampton
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Founder of the Illinois Black Panther Party chapter on the West Side of Chicago, Fred Hampton was an activist who is most notably known for his formation of the Rainbow Coalition, an alliance that brought together multiple gangs, and brought forth multiple community service programs. Some of these services included free health care clinics, free food to school children, and political education classes.
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To learn more about Hampton check out his collection of speeches titled "Power to the People- The Black Panther Speeches."
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ENGAGE IN PROGRAMING & REFLECTION THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
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Click the link below to learn more about how to engage and reflect during Black History Month and follow each week to learn more about different influential Black leaders from the past and present. Also be sure to enter for a chance to win various prizes.
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JOIN US FOR THE TEA AT 6:
Pour a cup of your favorite tea (or coffee!) as the CDI hosts two virtual roundtable discussions centered around intersectionality and 'allyship'
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INTERSECTIONALITY:
What it is
and
what it isn't
Thursday, Feb 18th
@ 3:00 p.m.
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PITFALLS OF 'ALLYSHIP': A discussion of intent, impact, accountability, and where it often falls short
Wednesday, Feb 24th @ 3:00 p.m.
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MEETING ID:
9700 4111 858
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD PRESENTS:
Porsha Olayiwola
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Join writer, futurist, and performer Porsha Olayiwola along with spoken word poets from Truman as they come together to share what Black History means to them.
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WHEN:
February 12th at 6 p.m.
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WHERE:
Georgian Room in the Student Union
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THE ZETA ZETA CHAPTER of DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, Inc. PRESENTS:
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Delta Week 2021 a week filled full of events!
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BHM JEOPARDY WITH TRUMAN NPHC:
Tonight, Feb 11 @ 7:13 p
WHERE:
via ZOOM
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MEETING ID:
983 6728 4716
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PASSWORD:
211520
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD | THE QUEERS OF COLOR COLLECTIVE | PHI BETA SIGMA PRESENT:
The Hate U Give: Viewing & Discussion
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Come and watch the movie The Hate U Give with a panel discussion to follow that is led by members of the Inclusive Excellence Committee
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WHEN:
February 19th at 7:00 p.m.
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LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION FORM:
Nominate and recognize your fellow hardworking bulldogs!
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INSTITUTE FOR ACADEMIC OUTREACH:
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Become a preceptor for a summer academy at Truman!
Some Positions Include:
- Joseph Baldwin Academy
- ATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy
- JBA Junior
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This is a fantastic experience for anyone who is looking into a future career that works with children.
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FOOD PACKS AVAILABLE
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Drawstring packs of food are now available for Truman students experiencing food insecurity and can be picked up with a Truman ID.
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Where:
SERVE Center
located in Student Union Building 1105
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When:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday or Friday
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TruAlliance is focused on building transparent relationships between the Truman Department of Public Safety and the Truman Community
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Goals of TruAlliance:
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1) Establish proactive communication with student groups on campus
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2) Enhance meaningful discussions about topics of importance to the students
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3) Provide transparency about processes and procedures
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4) To establish avenues for proactive, rather than reactive change on campus
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Anyone who would like to join the conversation may contact Director of Public Safety, Sara Seifert at sseifert@truman.edu, to be included.
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WHEN:
February 23rd at 5 p.m.
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Association of Black Collegians
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National Association of Black Accountants
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African Students Association
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Hispanic American Leadership Organization
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Muslim Student Association
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Queers of Color Collective
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Don't see an organization that you're interested in?
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These are just a small portion of student organizations that are chartered through Union & Involvement Services, or supported through departmental initiatives. You can check out a full list of current student organizations by following the link below.
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