Latin American Student Association Kick-Off Party
Sponsoring Organization: Latin American Student Association
Date: Friday, October 3, 2008
Time: 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Location: German Club
Piragua Ice Cream Social
Sponsoring Organization: Latin American Student Association
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Location: Bartels Hall
Soul Food Dinner and a Movie
Enjoy a home-cooked soul food dinner and watch the movie
The Great Debaters. Immediately following dinner, please consider staying around to watch the final Presidential Debate.
Prices: Two sides and an entree - $5; Three sides and an entree - $7; dessert - $2; beverages are free.
Sponsoring Organization: Pi Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Afro-American Cultural Center @ Yale (211 Park St.)
Pinata on the Quad
Sponsoring Organization: Latin American Student Association
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Time: 4:30 to 7:00 pm
Location: Bixler/Botwinik Quad
LASA Fiesta
Enjoy great food, fun and music! Dress is semi-formal.
Sponsoring Organization: Latin American Student Association
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm to 12:00 am
Location: German Club
Breast Cancer Walk
Sponsoring Organization: Latin American Student Association
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Lighthouse Park
INROADS Informational Meeting
Sponsoring Organization: Black Student Union
Date: Monday, October 20, 2008
Time: 10:00 pm
Location: Upper Student (Moulton) Lounge
Minorities in Politics
Sponsoring Organization: Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
Date: Monday, October 20, 2008
Time: 8:13 pm
Location: Alumni Lounge
Diversity Thursdays
Enjoy food, fun and friends with the Office of Intercultural Relations staff!
This month's theme: In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
make a beaded pink ribbon bracelet or pin to wear or give as a gift.
Sponsoring Department: Office of Intercultural Relations
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Bartels Hall Lobby
Panel Discussion: Colonization
Join others in a discussion about the history colonization and how it affects us in the 21st century.
Sponsoring Organization: Latin American Student Association
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Location: Upper Student Lounge
Mocktails with the ladies of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Inc.
Sponsoring Organization: Latin American Student Association
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Caribbean Student Association Weekly Meeting
The Caribbean Student Association is an organization that leads by example and takes pride in its three ideals to educate, serve and unite. CSA is geared at implementing the needs to celebrate our Caribbean culture and heritage at the University of New Haven. Meetings are held weekly.
Sponsoring Organization: Caribbean Student Association
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Upper Student (Moulton) Lounge
Black Student Union Weekly Meeting
The Black Student Union is an organization that strives to promote African American culture at the University of New Haven. Meetings are held weekly to discuss various projects and events BSU will be hosting or participating throughout the school year. All are welcomed.
Sponsoring Organization: Black Student Union
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Meeting Rooms A&B
NAACP Weekly Meeting
Meetings are held to discuss various events and activities NAACP will be involved with. All are welcomed.
Sponsoring Organization: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Date: Mondays
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Upper Student (Moulton) Lounge
Latin American Student Association Weekly Meeting
The Latin American Student Association, also referred to as LASA, is an organization at the University of New Haven, dedicated to increasing awareness of the Hispanic culture. It is geared towards educating the community of Latin American traditions, issues and culture while striving to rid the common misconceptions of Latinos. All are welcomed.
Sponsoring Organization: Latin American Student Association
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Meeting Rooms A&B
National Society of Black Engineers Weekly Meeting
The National Society of Black Engineers mission is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community". This mission is carried out through several activities, such as forums and lectures. Meetings are held bi-weekly.
Sponsoring Organization: National Society of Black Engineers
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00 pm
Location: Upper Student (Moulton) Lounge
This Month in History...
October:
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
By presidential proclamation in 1988, October has been designated to enhance public awareness of those with disabilities and encourage their full integration into the work force.
GLBT (Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender) History Month
In the 1990's, teachers and community organizations determined that a month should be designated for GLBT history. They chose October because public schools are in session and traditions, such as National Coming Out Day, occur then.
October 2, 1967:
Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) was sworn in on this date as the first AFrican-American Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He served until 1991 and was known for opposing discrimination and the death penalty, and for championing free speech and civil liberties.
October 11, 1884:
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was born in New York City. She was the wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States. As First Lady, she led an unprecedented, independent life, striving to improve the lives of people all over the world. In 1933, she became the first wife of a President to give her own news conference in the White House. Roosevelt was the only First Lady to receive honorary membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the world's first and eldest sorority for African American women.
October 16, 1859:
John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry
A passionate foe of slavery, Brown led a band of 21 men in an attack on a federal armory at Harper's Ferry. West Virginia, on this date. After seizing the armory and the bridges leading to it, he was forced to surrender, tried for treason, and hanged. Brown, a White man, was hailed by abolitionists as a martyr.
