Lecture on present-day Black History Month
The beginnings of Black History Month will be explored in the discussion “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality” on Feb. 4, 3-4:40 p.m. in the ballroom of the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, 1750 N.E. 167th St., North Miami Beach. Audience members will be engaged in discussion about the relevance of this celebration to present day education. For more information, contact Delores M. Smiley at 954-262-8443, or smiley@nova.edu,or visit www.fischlerschool.nova.edu/diversity
Peter Caproni speaks about underground railroad
Professor Peter Caproni from the Center for Psychological Studies will discuss the role of his hometown in the fight for freedom from slavery in “Ripley Ohio: Gateway to Freedom on the Underground Railroad”. In addition to being a crucial stop on the railroad, Ripley also inspired characters in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”. Caproni will deliver his lecture in room 2045 of the Maltz Psychology Building on Feb. 5 from 1:00 to 12:00 p.m. For more information, contact Peter Caproni at pc491@nova.edu.
Augusto Soledade BrazzDance Dance Sampler
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host renowned South Florida dance company Augusto Soledade BrazzDance for a preview of their upcoming show, “Cordel,” on Feb. 5, noon to 1 p.m. “Cordel” is a work inspired by Argentine tango, American hip-hop, Brazilian popular Cordel literature and Kayala, based on the Brazilian folktale “How Night Came from the Sea.” BrazzDance will perform in the Performance Theater of the Don Taft University Center. For more information, contact Chetachi Egwu at 954-262-8073 or egwu@nova.edu.
“Death of A Bride” film and domestic violence awareness
NSU-American Association of University Women is sponsoring the showing of “Death of a Bride,” a film documenting the story of Gladys Ricart, murdered by her ex-boyfriend on her wedding day. After the film, Myhosi “Josie’ Ashton”, the creator of “The Bride March”, will speak about the battle against domestic violence. Both the movie and the lecture will be presented on Feb. 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Knight Auditorium of the Carl DeSantis Building. For more information, contact Candy Fish at 954-262-8707 or fcandy@nova.edu.
Discussion on God in the fight for freedom
On Feb. 1, 1-6pm, there will be an open discussion about the value of God and faith in the struggle for freedom from slavery. Song and prose depicting the “soul of black folk” will be presented, and soul food and refreshments will be served. This event, sponsored by the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, will be in the Knight Auditorium of the Carl DeSantis Building. For more information, contact Debra Nixon at nixond@nova.edu.
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on sickle cell disease
NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies will host a discussion on the intricacies of caring for children with Sickle Cell Disease on Feb. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. The discussion will be in room 2045 of the Maltz Psychology Building, facilitated by Jessica Valenzuela, Cynthia Fletcher, and Carolyn Berger. For more information, contact Jessica Valenzuela at jv637@nova.edu.
“Thurgood Marshall: Before the Robe” by Charles Zelden
Professor Charles Zelden, author of “Thurgood Marshall: Race, Rights and the Struggle for a More Perfect Union”, will deliver a lecture on Justice Marshall’s life prior to his role in the Supreme Court. His lecture, sponsored by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and the Shepard Broad Law Center, will take place on Feb.12 at 6 p.m. in the Shepard Broad Law Center. For more information, contact Anneke Greenaway at 954-262-6120 or nneke@nova.edu.
Hip Hop Master Class with Pablo Malco
The founder and director of Pfuzion Dance Theater, Malco Pablo, will be leading a hip hop dance class in the Performance Theater of the Don Taft University Center on Feb. 13. Reservations are required and space is limited. Contact Elana Lanczi at 954-262-7613 or orlanczi@nova.edu.
