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Events Celebrate History

Faculty, staff and students can take advantage of a number of activities being held throughout February to celebrate Black History Month. The events are sponsored by the African-American Association.

On Friday, Feb. 15, the movie "White Man's Burden," starring John Travolta, will be shown at 9 p.m. in the Plaza Café. "Glory," which stars Denzel Washington, will be shown on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Plaza Café.

Everyone also is being encouraged to take a piece of yellow poster board and share their interpretation of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Posters must be submitted to the Student Leadership and Involvement Center office in the Hunsaker Center by Friday, Feb. 22. Posters will then be displayed in the Hunsaker Center Feb. 25-27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

A Black History Month Dinner will be held Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Orton Center. The event will feature food and entertainment. Admission is $10.

The African-American Association also will host their annual Talent Extravaganza on Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel.

Black History Month was founded as Negro History Week in 1924, with the weeklong observance becoming Black History Month in 1976. Negro History Week was first envisioned by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1915, but it was not until 1924 that it was celebrated. It was held during the second week of February to honor two Americans who affected blacks tremendously during the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is Feb. 12, and Frederick Douglass, whose birthday is Feb. 14.

For more information, call Mark Hartley, assistant director of Student Leadership and Involvement, at extension 2352.




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Condolences

Our sincerest condolences are extended to Jennifer and Josh Rader, the family of Lance Rader, system manager for ITS, who passed away on Jan. 14.


A Fond Farewell

Director of Multicultural Affairs Juan Carlos Astorga will be leaving his position on February 22 to accept a job at the new sixth college at UC San Diego. The new job allows him to relocate to San Diego, where he will be able to spend more time with his father, who is in declining health.

Augie Garibay, the current assistant dean of admissions, will serve as acting director of multicultural affairs for the remainder of this year. Augie will have dual offices in admissions and the multicultural center.

Watch for announcements about an upcoming event to honor Juan Carlos' work at the university.


Calendar Highlights

--Human Resources Brown Bag Lecture Series: "Creating A Positive Work Environment" will be held on Feb. 19 at noon in Orton Center. (Brown bag lunch; dessert provided.)

--Mortar Board Professor of the Year Wine and Cheese Reception will be held on Feb. 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the University Club. Join nominees Caryl Forristall, Angela Jelliffe, Barbara Morris and Ed Wingenbach.

--Feb. 23 is the Redlands Symphony Orchestra's "Jazz and Symphony" concert at 8:15 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel. Ticket are: $15-$40.

--"Sky Talk - the Challenges of Air Traffic Control Communication" presented by Marjo Mitsutomi, assistant professor of education and Kathleen O'Brien, safety program manager for Long Beach Flight Standards District Office will be held on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Casa Loma Room. Cost: $10. R.S.V.P. required by Feb. 22 to Alumni House at ext. 4011.