February is Black History Month, and the University of Central Arkansas is celebrating with a series of in-person and virtual programming to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community. It’s a time to honor and recognize the central and significant role that African Americans have and continue to play at UCA and in U.S. history.
In honor of Black History Month, the UCA Office of Diversity and Community and student organizations are sponsoring events ranging from Soul Food Saturday to crafts.
The following is the full calendar of events:
African American Heroes Paint by Numbers Kit
Sponsored by the Student Activities Board
- Tuesday, Feb. 7, 12 – 3 p.m.
- Ronnie Williams Student Center Lobby
- Paint By Number is an easy and fun way to unleash your inner artist without the pressure of having to start with a blank canvas. No painting skills are required to start painting with our DIY Paint By Number Kits. Our kits contain everything you need to start swirling the brush around.
Headphone Disco Featuring Black Artists
Sponsored by the Student Activities Board
- Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6 – 10 p.m.
- Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom
- Come enjoy a silent disco with your closest friends and celebrate Black artists.
African American Read-In Open Mic
Sponsored by Institutional Diversity
- Thursday, Feb. 9, X-Period (1:40 – 2:30 p.m.)
- Student Center Amphitheater
- Join us for a chance to read and share the written work of African American writers and poets. Sign up for a time at the mic.
The Ultimate Pajama Jam
Sponsored by the Students for the Propagation of Black Culture
- Friday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Bear Village Den
- Students can bring their pajamas for the Ultimate Pajama Jam. Entry is one perishable food item.
Soul Food Saturday
Sponsored by Students for the Propagation of Black Culture and Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church.
- Saturday, Feb. 18, 3 – 5 p.m.
- Ronnie Williams Students Center, Room 205
- Join us for an afternoon of karaoke, food and games.
Church Service
Sponsored by Students for the Propagation of Black Culture and UCA Diversity and Community
- Sunday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.
- Greater Plesant Branch Baptist Church (601 Spruce Street)
- Join us in continuing our celebration of Black History Month by coming to our Black History Month Church Service! Dinner will be served at the church after the service.
Creed III – Free Movie Tickets
Sponsored by Student Activities Board
- Monday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.
- Ronnie Williams Student Center, Room 206 (Movie showing on March 3 at the Conway Cinemark Theater)
- Limit of two tickets per person.
King Chima – Singer/Songwriter
Sponsored by Student Activities Board
- Tuesday, Feb. 28, X-Period (1:40 – 2:30 p.m.)
- Ronnie Williams Student Center, Food Court
