NEWS RELEASE
Feb. 7, 2012
Contact: Steve Rottinghaus, Baker University public relations director, (785) 594-8330 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Here is the schedule of events:
Free for all Baker students
Baker vans leave at 6:15 p.m. from Harter Union
Baker students receive a free meal courtesy the church
Members off Mungano will leave at 10 a.m. from Harter Union Lobby.
African-American Baker alumni will speak to the current Mungano members about their experiences as African-American students at Baker University.
Enjoy tradition African-American dishes and learn the rich history behind the foods.
Cost is $7 for the public and students who do not have a Baker University meal plan
Members of Mungano will travel to Norman, Okla., to attend this leadership conference. They will provide a presentation about their experiences.
For more information about the events, contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (785) 594-8364.
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Baker University is committed to assuring student learning, and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.
Feb. 7, 2012
Contact: Steve Rottinghaus, Baker University public relations director, (785) 594-8330 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
University to celebrate Black History Month
Baldwin City, Kan. — Baker University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, the student-run diversity organization Mungano and Dining Services will be host to several events for Black History Month in February.Here is the schedule of events:
Thursday, Feb. 9
8 p.m. — Tuskegee Airmen presentation, Mungano Room, Harter Union, Room 17Friday, Feb. 10
6:45 p.m. — “Red Tails” movie night, Hollywood Theaters – South Wind 12, LawrenceFree for all Baker students
Baker vans leave at 6:15 p.m. from Harter Union
Sunday, Feb. 12
10:45 a.m. — Visit 9th Street Baptist Church, 901 Tennessee St., LawrenceBaker students receive a free meal courtesy the church
Members off Mungano will leave at 10 a.m. from Harter Union Lobby.
Thursday, Feb. 16
7 p.m. — Generation Program, Mungano Room, Harter Union, Room 17African-American Baker alumni will speak to the current Mungano members about their experiences as African-American students at Baker University.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. — Soul Food Dinner, Allen Dining HallEnjoy tradition African-American dishes and learn the rich history behind the foods.
Cost is $7 for the public and students who do not have a Baker University meal plan
Thursday, Feb. 23–Sunday, Feb. 26
35th Annual Big XII Conference on Black Student LeadershipMembers of Mungano will travel to Norman, Okla., to attend this leadership conference. They will provide a presentation about their experiences.
Thursday, March 1
8 p.m. — Black History Trivia Night, Owens Audio-Visual RoomFor more information about the events, contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (785) 594-8364.
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Baker University is committed to assuring student learning, and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.
