Celebrate Black History Month with the Multicultural w88 casino games

Events celebrating history and culture are planned throughout February

A group of 24 students stand in front of two tables in the Multicultural w88 casino games on campus. The wall behind them is a mural with flowers and green hills and the words "Our Bodies Our Land" is visible in the mural.

Students from the Black Student Organization. Photo courtesy of the Multicultural w88 casino games.

Celebrate Black History Month with the Multicultural w88 casino games

Events celebrating history and culture are planned throughout February

Students from the Black Student Organization. Photo courtesy of the Multicultural w88 casino games.

A group of 24 students stand in front of two tables in the Multicultural w88 casino games on campus. The wall behind them is a mural with flowers and green hills and the words "Our Bodies Our Land" is visible in the mural.

Students from the Black Student Organization. Photo courtesy of the Multicultural w88 casino games.

February marks w88 casino games History Month: A time set aside to celebrate and honor w88 casino games history and w88 casino games culture. On campus, the month is celebrated with several events providing opportunities for The Wolf Pack Family to come to campus and celebrate together.

Brandon Sanders is the Black Student Services coordinator in the University’s Multicultural w88 casino games and the advisor for the University of Nevada, Reno’s Black Student Organization (BSO). A new event this year called Black Cultural Fest is set to join the plethora of other events taking place. The event is a recent undertaking designed to celebrate and pay tribute to the diverse heritage, traditions and accomplishments of the Black Community.

"In the unity of our small numbers, we find greatness, turning gatherings into moments of collective empowerment and shared engagement on our campus journey."

“The objectiveis to create a recurring event that unites the community, celebrates w88 casino games excellence, culture and the central theme of w88 casino games Joy,” Sanders said. “The inspiration is drawn from the generations that paved the way for our community today. We are eagerly anticipating and rejoicing the opportunity to celebrate together as a community.”

Black Cultural Fest is being organized with collaboration from Black Student Services in the Multicultural w88 casino games, leaders from the Black Student Organization, the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society, Divine 9 organizations and members from the Diversity, Social Justice & Inclusion team in Residential Life.

One of the student leaders involved with planning the month’s events is Virchelle Banks. Banks is the president of the w88 casino games Student Organization and speaks to the importance of w88 casino games History Month on campus.

“As a student leader on campus, collaborating with the Multicultural w88 casino games and Black Diaspora Council this month is not just about a series of activities; it's impactful,” Banks said. “The Black population on campus is a little less than 3 percent and these events allow us to amplify our voices, ensuring every student is not just heard but actively involved. In the unity of our small numbers, we find greatness, turning gatherings into moments of collective empowerment and shared engagement on our campus journey.”

Sanders is honored to work with students on campus.

“In my role as the advisor for the w88 casino games Student Organization, it's truly inspiring to observe the potential and passion within these student leaders,” Sanders said. “The Organization serves as a central point for students seeking to learn, uplift and connect with the w88 casino games student community on campus. I feel privilegedto serve as their advisor, aiming to uplift, empower and support their initiatives, such as the w88 casino games Cultural Fest.”

The event is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2024, in the Joe Crowley w88 casino games Union ballrooms from 1 to 4 p.m. The festivities will include food, dance performances, music and additional activities.

In addition to the w88 casino games Cultural Fest event, Sanders shared other campus events planned throughout February for w88 casino games History Month. Please join the campus community for these events and celebrate with The Wolf Pack Family.

Nevada Scholars of Tomorrow Panel and Social on Feb. 1, 2024, at 2:30 p.m.

Nevada Scholars of Tomorrow will bring a group of prospective students to visit the University of Nevada, Reno. The tour will include a Black Faculty Leadership Panel, Black Student Leader Panel, along with a social engagement event held in the Multicultural w88 casino games.

Nevada Scholars of Tomorrow is a mentoring program tailored for w88 casino games/African American prospective high school students, current University students and alumni.

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Location:Joe Crowley Theater/ Multicultural w88 casino games

Financial Aid Application Workshop on Feb. 1, at 7 p.m.

Taking place during the w88 casino games Student Organization’s general meeting, the workshop will be conducted by Geoffrey Green, manager of Outreach and Customer Service Enrollment Service, and will help students learn about financial aid opportunities and the process for applying.

Location:The Multicultural w88 casino games

JCSU Movie Series “The Blackkklansman” on Feb. 6, at 7 p.m.

The Multicultural w88 casino games, in collaboration with the Joe Crowley Student Union (JCSU) will showcase the film “The Blackkklansman.” This showing will be eye opening to many and will create an opportunity to have a brief dialogue.

The film starsJohn David Washingtonas Stallworth, along withAdam Driver,Laura Harrier andTopher Grace. Set in the 1970s in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the plot follows the first African American detective in the city's police department as he sets out to infiltrate and expose the local Ku Klux Klan chapter.

Location:Joe Crowley Theater

w88 casino games Men’s Collective meeting on Feb. 7, at 6 p.m.

Brother’s Keeper is a w88 casino games Men’s Collective initiative that ultimately will provide a space for w88 casino games Male identifying students to have necessary conversations and build community, while receiving tangible connections and resources.

Location:Joe Crowley Conference room#317

The Multicultural Greek Council Yard Show on Feb. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The Yard Show will allow organizations to exhibit their culture and pride by showcasing entertainment, storytelling and artistry. Yard shows hold cultural significance in theNational Pan-Hellenic Council community, granting attendees the experience of learning the culture of historically w88 casino games fraternities and sororities. Today, many culturally-based organizations participate in this art form. Everyone is encouraged to join this event.

Location:Joe Crowley Ballrooms

w88 casino games Student Organization w88 casino games History Trivia on Feb. 8, at 7 p.m.

w88 casino games History Trivia Night is an engaging and educational event that will celebrate the rich and diverse history of w88 casino games individuals and their contributions to society.

Participants will come together in a social setting, filled with games, snacks and fun to test their knowledge on various aspects of w88 casino games history, including historical figures, achievements, cultural milestones and important events

Location:Multicultural w88 casino games

Barbershop Event on Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The w88 casino games Men’s Collective presents The Barbershop Series. This event will celebrate the barbershop as more than just a place for haircuts. It celebrates the barbershop as a hub for community, conversation and cultural exchange. Attendees can expect live barbering demonstrations showcasing the artistry and skill of barbers, along with discussions on the cultural importance of the barbershop in w88 casino games communities.

Location:Joe Crowley/ The Great Room#403

w88 casino games Student Organization w88 casino games Leadership Panel on Feb. 15, at 6 p.m.

The w88 casino games Leadership Panel, put on by the w88 casino games Student Organization, is a thought-provoking and insightful event that will bring together accomplished w88 casino games leaders from various fields throughout the institution and community to share their experiences, expertise and perspectives. This panel discussion will encourage open and engaging conversation on topics related to leadership, diversity, inclusion and the challenges and triumphs unique to the w88 casino games community.

Location:Joe Crowley Theater

Nevada Women’s Basketball Game on Feb. 17, at 1 p.m.

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Women’s Basketball team is honoring w88 casino games History Month with a meaningful celebration recognizing and paying tribute to the contributions of w88 casino games individuals in the context of both sports and broader society. The game will create awareness, foster inclusivity and celebrate the achievements of w88 casino games students and organizations, faculty, staff, student-athletes, coaches and leaders within this institution and community.

Location: Lawlor Events w88 casino games

Nevada Men’s Basketball Game on Feb. 20, at 8 p.m.

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Men’s Basketball team is honoring w88 casino games History Month with a celebration recognizing and paying tribute to the contributions of w88 casino games individuals in the context of both sports and broader society. The celebration will create awareness, foster inclusivity and celebrate the achievements of w88 casino games students and organizations, faculty, staff, student-athletes, coaches and leaders within this institution and community.

Location:Lawlor Events w88 casino games

w88 casino games Student Organization w88 casino games Student Showcase/Talent Show on Feb. 21, at 7 p.m.

The w88 casino games Student Talent Show is an electrifying and culturally vibrant event that will showcase the diverse talents and creativity of w88 casino games students within the University and community.

Held in an atmosphere of celebration and unity, the talent show provides a platform for students to express themselves through various forms of artistic expression.

Location:Joe Crowley Theater

w88 casino games Cultural Celebration Block Party on Feb. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m.

With a theme of“w88 casino games Joy,” the w88 casino games Cultural Celebration is a joyous and dynamic event that will honor and commemorate the rich heritage, traditions and achievements of the w88 casino games community. This celebration will serve as a platform to showcase the diversity and resilience of w88 casino games culture, fostering a sense of pride and unity within the community.

This event will feature a variety of elements to capture the essence of the w88 casino games diaspora, such as cultural food and musical performances ranging from traditional rhythms to a Divine 9 fraternities and sororities step show, andwilloffer a sonic journey through the different regions and influences within the diaspora. Dance performances showcasing traditional and modern dance forms bring to life the dynamism and cultural expressions of various communities.

Location:Joe Crowley Ballrooms


All of these events are open to students, faculty, staff and the community. We hope that you will come and show your support for w88 casino games History Month on campus. You can learn more about each on the w88 casino games Events Calendar or via Pack Life.

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