2008 - 2009 UMOJA Events

September

Welcome Back Picnic

The Welcome Back Picnic is an annual event with SEASA that brings returning Concordia students and incoming freshmen together.  It is a chance for freshmen to interact with older students and make friends.  This activity composes of food and fun outdoor activities.

October

Hallowing Gathering

A Halloween celebration that will help bring UMOJA members together so that they can get to know one another.

Can We Talk: Election

A group discussion that will educate one about the 2008 elections and allow everyone to share their opinion and thoughts about the election.

November

Bowling and Dinner

A event that will focus on developing the relationships within UMOJA.

Study Session

A study session that will allow students to work together in preparing and finalizing for their fall semester finals.  

December

Winter Break

A chance to let the students cool off and take a break from school.

February - Black History Month

Feb. 2 - 22 : A Moment in History

CSP Community spotlights Black achievers & leaders who have made significant contributions to society.  Tunnel near Meyer Hall (MH) 122

Feb. 2 : Dress in Black Day

Celebrate Black History by wearing your favorite black attire

Feb. 4 : Convocation:  “The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas” The Honorable Judge LaJune Lange     

Buenger Education Center (BEC)

Feb. 8 : CSP Supports “African Day Celebration”

King of Kings Lutheran Church 2330 Dale Street North, Roseville, MN 55113

Feb. 10 : “Open Mic on Black Historical Figures &  Moments”

All are Welcome to “Take the Mic” Buetow Auditorium

Feb. 17 : “Black History Month Treasure Hunt”

Come to win treasures of knowledge about the history, struggles and experiences of Blacks in America  Hunt begins & ends in Pearson Commons

Feb. 19 : “Legacy of Diversity Alumni Community Forum”

Addressing Issues Facing the African/American Community. BEC

Feb. 21 : UMOJA – Uniting to Make Our Jamming African Foods

UMOJA members prepare cultural foods for the African Festival Cross of Christ Fellowship Center Kitchen   

Feb. 22 : “African Heritage Festival”

A Taste of Various African Cultures, Customs, Attire & Foods. BEC

Feb. 24 : “Can We Talk?”

Attitudes & Perceptions Between Africans & African Americans. BEC

Feb. 25 - 28: Pan African Student Leadership Conference

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 

March

Optional – UMOJA members will help select two events for this month.

April – Asian Heritage Month

Optional – UMOJA members will help select two events for this month.

May

Optional – UMOJA members will help select two events for this month.