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Cal State Fullerton Celebrates African American Heritage Month
What: Guest lectures, a photo exhibit and Gospel Fest 2005 are among the activities scheduled at Cal State Fullerton in celebration of African Heritage Month, which culminates with the grand opening of the university’s African American Resource Center.
Where: Various locations on campus
Info: Cal State Fullerton’s annual program consists of events developed and sponsored by several academic departments and campus organizations, including the African American Faculty/Staff Association, African American Resource Center, Afro-Ethnic Studies Department and Student Association, Afro-Ethnic Studies Community Ensemble, English, Comparative Literature and Linguistics, Women’s Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Multicultural Leadership Center.
Contacts: Andi Sims, coordinator of the Multicultural Leadership Center, at 657-278-4942
or multiculturalcenter@fullerton.edu
Wacira Gethaiga, chair and professor of Afro-ethnic studies, at 657-278-3847 or wgethaiga@fullerton.edu
Pamela McLaren of Public Affairs at 657-278-4852 or pmclaren@fullerton.edu

Events
Among the planned events are:
Feb. 10 — “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” discussion at 7 p.m. in the Titan Student Union’s Alvarado Room

Feb. 15-March 31“Windows to the Soul — The Many Faces of African Women” photo exhibit by Alfred O. Fayemi in the Pollak Library. A presentation by the artist and reception will be held from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in Room 250 of University Hall.

Feb. 16 — “Finding Your Purpose When the Dots Are Not All in a Row” by Marilyn White, founder and editor of the online magazine Precious Times, at noon in Room 205 of University Hall

Feb. 16 — “Mentoring Peer to Peer: Creating a Supportive Network” by Rochelle Woods, assistant dean of student services, CSUF College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, at noon in Room 222 of the Humanities-Social Sciences Building

Feb. 23 — “Mentoring: The Road to Faculty Development” by Wacira Gethaiga, chair and professor of Afro-ethnic studies, at noon in Room 222 of the Humanities-Social Sciences Building

Feb. 23 — “Jamboree of Black Voices” featuring speakers, poetry and dance, 6-8 p.m. in the Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion

Feb. 26 — Gospel Fest 2005, a celebration of African American history through song, 2-6 p.m. in the Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion

Feb. 28 — Grand opening of the African American Resource Center, noon-2 p.m. Festivities begin outside the Humanities-Social Sciences Building, followed by tours of the center — Room 222. The center will serve as a meeting place, as well as a learning center and resource repository. “We will offer academic and cultural programs and services that will complement the university’s efforts for sense of community,” said Julie Stokes, associate professor of Afro-ethnic studies and center director. Center hours are Monday-Thursday, noon-8 p.m.

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