Cultural Kaleidoscope to commemorate Black History Calendar of Events For Cultural Kaleidosco~eWeek

by Cynthia Taura

assistant copy editor

February is celebrated every year as black history month. At Cabrini, black history is not the only thing celebrated.

Diversity, sexual orientation, religion and race are just some of the aspects ,.that are associated with the Cultural Kaleidoscope, which will take place during the week of Feb. 15th to the 20th.

The Cultural Kaleidoscope is organized by the office of diversity initiatives.

This year marks the second year of this event.

Although the events are taking place on campus, the events are open to the public.

However, the main purpose is for the students to attend.

According to Shirley Dixon, coordinator of the office of diversity initiatives/student liaison for service learning, "We're trying to strongly encourage students to attend these events."

Students are notified about the events by pamphlets through the mail.

Like the events that took place last November for Cabrini Day, sign-up sheets are available for students who are promised extra credit from their professors if they attend.

There will be various speakers and entertainment during the week.

"The week itself is really an educational experience," says Dixon.

Monday, Feb. 15

Tuesday,Feb. 16 discussion about the civil war led by Sr. Virginia Hasson, at 12:30 p.m. in the Holy Spirit conference room on Feb. 15th.

Those who have always wondered what goes on at a Mardi Gras, but never had the chance to visit New Orleans, may get their chance on Feb. 16 from 11 a.m-2 p.m. in the student development meeting room on the second floor of the Widener Center.

-Shirley Dixon coordinator of the office of diversity initiatives

Those who attended the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration in January may be familiar with soprano Marcia Ann Early, who performed at the celebration.

She will be returning on Feb. 16 when she sings works from various composers such as Bach, Schubert and Verdi in the lecture hall in the Widener Center.

History majors or anyone who has a love of knowledge about the Civil War may be interested in a

Surviving Civil War

12:30 p.m., Holy Spirit Library Conference Room

A Trip on the Wild Side

3:30 p.m., Widener Lecture Hall

Wednesday,Feb.17

Traveling Light: The Lenten Journey 11 a.m., Grace Hall Board Room.

This will be led by John DiMucci, campus minister. Ash Wednesday Mass 12:15 p.m, Bruckman Chapel of St. Joseph.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 marks Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season.

Those wishing to receive their ashes can do so at 12: 15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. at the Bruckman Chapel of St. Joseph by DiMucci.

Various events will take place during the week, but Dixon says that she hopes to close with Gospelrama, a concert which features gospel choirs from surrounding areas.

That will take place on the final night of the Cultural Kaleidoscope, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Widener Center lecture hall.

Any students who wish to help out can do so by contacting Dixon at ext. 8513.

International Club

12 p.m., Widener Lecture Hall.

Mardi Gras

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Development Meeting Room, 2nd Fl., Widener Center.

Pieces of a Dream 4:30 p.m., Widener Lecture Hall.

Thursday,Feb.18

Vespers and Evening Prayer

4:45 p.m., Bruckman

A Tribute to Marian Anderson 4:30 p.m., Widener Lecture Hall. Chapel of St. Joseph.

Love, Somewhat Incarnate

7 p.m., Widener Lecture Hall.

Saturday,Feb.20

Friday,Feb.19 Gospelrama

Facts About The Holocaust

10:55 a.m., Grace Hall Board Room.

Study Abroad Information

12 p.m., Food Court Widener Center.

Visions of Other Cultures in Film

12:30 p.m., Grace Hall Board Room.