February 23, 2009

Below is the item for the Special ODS News! for Monday, February 23rd, 2009:

 


 

Attention Student Veterans!
On Wednesday February 25th in Stillman Hall 145 from 4-7pm, the local VA Clinic Outreach Team will hold a focus group for veterans who do, or do not use VA services.  Veterans may drop in at any time, we will be there at 4, and the door will stay open.  The Outreach Team is looking for feedback on their provided services and veterans' perceptions of these services.  This event is intended as a forum for veterans to give feedback to their service provider.  Please share this information with any veterans whether student or not that you are aware of in our community.  Thank you very much.

Benjamin Thompson
Vet Center
Outreach

 


 

African American Community Weekly Calendar

 

Diversity Leadership Transcript Program Resume Clinic

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Location: Younkin Success Center, Room 300, 3-4:30pm

Co-Sponsors: Nationwide Diversity Leadership Transcript Program and Multicultural Center

Contact: Rachel Gibson, rgibson@studentlife.osu.edu

Join DLTP and Career Connection’s Ana Berrios, to learn how to write and format your resume with content relevant to your career.

 

Council of Black Leaders Meeting

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Location: Multicultural Center Library, 128 Lincoln Tower, 5pm

Sponsor: Multicultural Center

Contact: Christa Porter, porter.554@osu.edu

CBL is an advisory group that works with student organizations and leaders to plan quality programs with other University units and community groups while promoting pro-active student advocacy.

 

Men of Vision Bible Study

Date: Tuesday and Thursday, February 24 & 26, 2009 (ongoing)

Location: Frank w. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, Room 145, 7-9pm

Sponsor: Kingdom University

Contact: Daniel Mann mann.274@osu.edu and Lance Evans superstaff18@gmail.com

 

Women of Virtue Bible Study
Date: Tuesday and Thursday, February 24 & 26, 2009 (ongoing)
Location: Hagerty Hall, Room 0042, 7-9pm
Sponsor: Kingdom University
Contact: Amanda Grant grant.260@osu.edu , or Liz Thomas thomas.1615@osu.edu
Has it been a long time since you've read your bible, or are you interested in taking your faith to the next level? Do you want to know more about Jesus? W.O.V is the right place for you. Join us as we depict biblical truths in a relaxed atmosphere of your peers. Bring a friend!

 

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Black Student Movement Bible Study

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 (ongoing)

Location: Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, Rm. 134, 7pm-9pm

Sponsor: InterVarsity

Contact: Kellice Mitchell, mitchell.765@osu.edu or visit the website at bsm.intervarsityosu.org

 

B/M/X Black Men Exchanging
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 and every Wednesday

Location: Reading Room (120), Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, 4-5pm

Facilitators: Dr. Dennis Alexander and Mr. David Goode-Cross

A group for men of African descent to dialogue about the unique issues, experiences, and perspectives they face on OSU's campus and beyond. Topics will include academics, identity, relationships, and others relevant to the group. Because your voice is a part of our voice so make it count.

 

African American Faculty, Staff, Student and Community Coalition

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 from 5:30-6pm

Fawcett Center for Tomorrow, 2400 Olentangy River Road

Contact: Hancock.2@osu.edu

The AAFSSCC invites you to Vote on our Coalition’s New Bylaws and Constitution and Elect New Officers.

 

“Black Leaders and Their Impact on Society” Speaker Series

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Location: Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, 5:45pm-7:30pm

Speaker: Dr. Boyce Watkins, Professor, Syracuse University

Sponsor: Black MBA Association

Contact: Jay Johnson, johnson.3343@osu.edu

Dr. Boyce Watkins is one of the most highly sought after African-American scholars in the world. Specializing in financial psychology, educational motivation, and black social commentary, Dr. Watkins has presented his message to millions, making regular appearances on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, ABC News, BET, and The New York Times. Seriously committed to social justice, Dr. Watkins has been an outspoken critic of social and racial inequality. Dr. Watkins is redefining the role of the public scholar in American society. Known as “The People’s Scholar,” Dr. Watkins presents a mix of Financial Theory, social commentary, and down-to-earth socio-political thought that is essentially unprecedented within American Business Schools.

 

Black Knights Chess Club

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 and every Wednesday

Location: Elijah Pierce Gallery, Hale Hall, 153 West 12th Avenue. 7-9pm

Contact: Graham.451@osu.edu

Interested in playing the game of Chess?  Join the Hale Black Cultural Center Chess Club.  All students are welcomed.  Chess boards and pieces are provided

 

African American Voices Gospel Choir Rehearsal (AAV)

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 and every Wednesday

Location: St. Stephens Episcopal Church on the corner of Woodruff and High on north campus, 7pm-9pm

AAV is a student organization that is open to OSU undergraduate and graduate students who love to sing praises to God.  AAV also has a mine group, Expression of Worship; a dance team, Dancing to Zion; and a small ensemble, Edify.  Those who are interested in the choir or any other sub-ministries can visit our website, aavgc.org or email aavgospelchoir@yahoo.com if you have questions.  Hope to see you there!

 

Hot Topic Conversation

Date: Thursday, February 24, 2009 and every Thursday

Location: Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, 12pm

Sponsor: NAACP

 

Intercultural Leadership Series: Perpetuating the Cycle of Stereotypes

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009

Location: RPAC Dave Griner Room, 12-1:30pm  

Co-Sponsors: Multicultural Center and Department of Recreational Sports

Contact: Christa Porter, porter.554@osu.edu

How do you view your peers? Share your thoughts about preconceived notions and innovative ways to challenge your classmates’ assumptions about other people.

 

Blood Drive

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009

Location: Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, MLK Lounge, 12-6pm

Co-Sponsors: Todd A. Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male, Hale Center, American Red Cross Partners for Life 

Contact: Todd Suddeth, suddeth.1@osu.edu

To schedule an appointment, please email ware.221@osu.edu, morton.134@osu.edu, sackey.1@osu.edu, or robinson.900@osu.edu.  Canes will provide food to all donors.

 

Let’s Talk About Jesus Bible Study

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009 (ongoing)

Location: Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, 7-8:30pm 

Contact: Bryanta Spencer, spencer.297@osu.edu 

 

Soul Food Luncheon and Live Entertainment

Date: Friday, February 27, 2009

Location: The Frank W. Hale, Jr. Black Cultural Center, 153 West 12th Avenue, 11:30am-1:30pm

Co-Sponsors: Office of Minority Affairs/Frank W. Hale, Jr. Black Cultural Center and African American Faculty, Staff, Student and Community Coalition

Contact: R.S.V.P. White.4@osu.edu or Harvey.129@osu.edu. (Please only R.S.V.P. if you intend to come)  

The annual closing soul food luncheon and live entertainment featuring The Carpe D!em Band and Ena’s Caribbean Kitchen and Catering

The Luncheon Menu includes Roasted Chicken, Fried Whole Chicken Wings, Fried/Baked Tilapia, Collard Greens (w/beef), 5 Cheese Baked Mac, Rolls and Beverage - $10.00 per person (Dessert Extra - Bread Pudding or Pound Cake $1.50 per item)

 

2009 Black History Month Film Series:

‘Black Love: Building Healthy Relationships’ with the film, Why Did I Get Married

Date: Friday, February 27, 2009

Location: Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, MLK Lounge, 6pm-9pm

Co-Sponsors: MWANAFUNZI and the College of Social Work Alumni Society

Speaker: Nancy Radcliffe, Sexual Violence, Education and Support, Student Wellness Center

Facilitator: Lady-Dreama Gordan

Contact: mwanafunzi_absw@hotmail.com

 

31st Annual African American Heritage Festival Auditions!!!!

A model call for this year's Thursday Themed Event will take place Monday, Feb. 23 from 6pm to 8pm @ Morrill Tower Browsing Room. Prospective models are asked to wear their best jeans and plain tees. Ladies must wear heels and have natural faces. Questions? Contact Joseph Gould at gould.92@osu.edu.

 

The original student talent showcase, Soul Time will also be having auditions this month. Performers of all talents—singers, dancers, actors, rappers—are all welcome. Auditions will be held Thursday, Feb. 26 @ 5:30 pm in Baker Hall in the performance space. Questions? Contact Erika Fields at fields.233@osu.edu.

 

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Xi Gamma Chapter Presents... Finer Womanhood Week 2009

Breast Cancer Awareness
Date: Monday, February 23, 2009
Location: Mendenhall 100, 7:30-9:30pm
Sponsor: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Xi Gamma Chapter
Contact: Ashley Hicks, hicks.266@osu.edu

A Mirrorless Me: Self Esteem Program
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Location: Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, MLK Lounge, 7:30-9:30pm
Sponsor: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Xi Gamma Chapter
Contact: Ashley Hicks, hicks.266@osu.edu

Girlfriends Can We Talk: The image of  African American young women today: Is what you see what you get?
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009
Location: Mendenhall 100, 7-9pm
Sponsor: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Xi Gamma Chapter
Contact: Ashley Hicks, hicks.266@osu.edu

Women of Service
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009
Location: The Bryden House, 1555 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43205, 12pm - 2pm
 Sponsor: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Xi Gamma Chapter
Contact: Ashley Hicks, hicks.266@osu.edu
Community Service Project at The Bryden House with the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. If you need a ride please contact Ashley Hicks.  We will pick up volunteers who need rides in the back of the Hale center around 11:30am. Come join us as we play games, chat, and help the men and women living in this facility. We also will be donating clothing and food so feel free to bring clothes or canned goods to this event and any others through out the week.