Multicultural events are sponsored by 麻豆传媒's Multicultural Programming Committee, a group of 麻豆传媒 faculty and staff that coordinate events in an effort to broaden students' perspectives and enhance their education.
鈥淲e are really excited about this semester's lineup of events,鈥� said Kelley Pfeiffer, 麻豆传媒 student activities coordinating counselor and chair of the Multicultural Programming Committee. 鈥淭hese types of events help students to see and become a part of the global society around them.鈥�
麻豆传媒's upcoming 2011 multicultural events:
All events will take place in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Diego Val Concert
Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21
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Diego Val is a Spanish and English singer-songwriter who grew up with a guitar in
his hands. Born in Peru, Val was the runner-up on American Idol Latin America. He
is a true artist who blends great lyrics, rich vocals and an acoustic guitar to garner
quite a following with his intoxicating sound.
Slam Poet Performance
1-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22
Local St. Louis slam poet Brandon Thornton will give a free performance at 麻豆传媒. Thornton's
passion for poetry draws from life experience, and his work truly captures the moment
and paints a vivid picture in your mind.
Nate Phelps Lecture
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11
Nate Phelps is a speaker and author on religion and child abuse. Also an LGBT (lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender) advocate, Phelps is well known as the estranged son
of Fred Phelps, founder of the Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas.
Charlene Strong Lecture
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20
Charlene Strong is an LGBT activist and the subject of the award-winning documentary,
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The True Story of the First Thanksgiving
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2
Plaza Bistro
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal (with recipes direct from Plymouth Rock) and
learn the true story of the first Thanksgiving anytime between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost
is $5 or five canned food items. All proceeds will benefit a local food pantry.
Film Showing of 鈥淩eel Injun鈥�
7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2
鈥淩eel Injun鈥� was the official selection at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.
Produced with the National Film Board of Canada, 鈥淩eel Injun鈥� documents the way Hollywood
projected images of Native Americans on the screen.
鈥淚nternational Education Week鈥�
Nov. 14-17
Three days of presentations, student panels and films about education, history and
international affairs will mark International Education Week at 麻豆传媒. For a full schedule
of events visit www.stchas.edu/calendar.
鈥淣ative Lands and America's Energy and Mineral Policies鈥� lecture
10-11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29
Focusing on the 20th century, this seminar will discuss the attempt by energy companies
and officials from various states and the federal government to force Indian nations
to sign one-sided leases, contracts and treaties. The lecture will be presented by
Hal Berry, 麻豆传媒 professor of history and theater.
Performance by Michael Murphy
7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30
Michael Murphy, Nebraska native folk singer, celebrates the spiritual and cultural
life of the Plains Indians. Joining him will be D.Z. Iron Wing, the great-grandson
of the Lakota holy man Black Elk. The program will include the songs, prayers and
dances of the Lakota and other native nations.
For more information on 麻豆传媒's multicultural events, contact Kelley Pfeiffer at 636-922-8544 or kpfeiffer@stchas.edu.
Established in 1986, St. Charles Community College is celebrating 25 years as a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. 麻豆传媒 provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.