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Non-class Days, Black History Movie Night, Hair Celebration
Non-class Days, Black History Movie Night, Hair Celebration
IUP Now
THURSDAY: CENTRAL CALENDAR
Spring’s first non-class days are today and tomorrow; watch and discuss BlacKkKlansman; celebrate natural hair and skin with STATIC; and more
group photo of members of Delta Sigma Theta in 1987

Building Bridges: “More Than a Step Show”

Tonight, members of IUP’s United Greek Council will discuss the history and importance of Black Greek organizations at predominantly white institutions and their community service. Tune in from 6:30 to 7:30 via Zoom. Presented by the Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement. (Photo: Delta Sigma Theta, 1987, IUP Archives)
Thursday, February 25
The first of seven non-class days this semester, taking the place of the traditional, weeklong spring break
All day, Swank Motion Pictures’ online portal. Watch the movie anytime, and join a Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement discussion Friday at 6:30 p.m. 
5:00–7:00 p.m., Elkin Great Room. African American students can share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences on diversity, equality, equity, and fairness.
6:00–7:15 p.m., Zoom. How are predictive policing and surveillance technologies used by police? What are the implications for Black and Brown communities? Join this Frederick Douglass Institute Collaborative panel discussion. Register
7:00–8:30 p.m., Zoom. Trivia with a variety of health facts 
7:30–9:30 p.m., YouTube. Worzbyt’s “Solo Bassoon Music of the Americas” will be streamed live.  
Friday, February 26
The second of seven non-class days this semester
Noon–9:00 p.m., Instagram. Join STATIC for a celebration of natural hair and skin. Do-it-yourself kits are available. Register
6:30–7:00 p.m., Zoom. Join a Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement discussion about this film. Register.
8:00–11:00 p.m., Folger Student Center. Play games, shoot pool, watch TV, eat, and hang out with friends.
Sunday, February 28
6:00–8:00 p.m., Zoom. Graduate students and undergraduates who are seniors can meet and support one another.
Monday, March 1
Submit the form today to take a course for credit but without quality points. See the Pass/Fail Policy.
Midterm grades are available for viewing on MyIUP.
4:30 p.m. Submit the online application today to participate in the 2021 Scholars Forum. This virtual event will be April 7. 
5:00–6:00 p.m., Folger Student Center and Zoom. Nash Peters shows how to make this craft. Get a kit by emailing atod-oasis@iup.edu.
6:00–7:30 p.m., Folger Student Center. De-stress with the therapy dogs. The dogs and activities will be spread out to ensure safety. 
6:00–7:30 p.m., Zoom. Bentley Gibson from the Bias Adjuster, a consulting and research company, will discuss implicit bias, how to reduce it, and how it affects cultural climate.
Tuesday, March 2
5:00–7:00 p.m., Elkin Great Room and Zoom. In honor of Women’s History Month, the topic will be what feminism means in a queer context.
5:30–6:30 p.m., Zoom. Learn the signs and what to do if you or someone you know is affected. Presented by the Haven Project and Alpha Xi Delta. 
Wednesday, March 3
Noon–1:00 p.m., Zoom. Elise Glenn, chief diversity and inclusion officer, discusses this abolitionist and women’s rights activist and how her work applies today.
7:00–8:00 p.m., Zoom. Undergraduate and graduate students can start or polish their résumés. 
8:00–10:00 p.m., Zoom. Join STATIC for its virtual version of the hit game show. Compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. Register
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