Social Justice Events at SCSU

'Images of America' Conversation Series

November 28, 2016, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts

Join Mr. Jeffery Fletcher, "Images of America" exhibit owner, as he discusses the African American experience from the period of slavery until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, during which African Americans struggled for freedom and equality.

It's On Us: What Would You Do? The Role of Bystanders

November 30, 2016, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Adanti Student Center - Room 301

Have you ever seen someone who needed help, but you didn't know how to help? How do you think you or your classmates would react if they saw someone who needed help?

Attend this program and find out that most SCSU students WANT to help, and RESPECT those who do help, and you will also get the SKILLS to help safely.

Contact: Violence Prevention, Victim Advocacy and Support Center (VPAS), Melissa Kissi

Email: KissiM1@southernct.edu

Phone: (203) 392-6945

Also available upon request!

A Tribute to Paul Robeson

December 2, 2016, 7:30pm
John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts

Paul Robeson was a world famous actor, singer, Civil Rights leader, and the first professional concert singer in history to use Negro spirituals in his performances. Join us as we celebrate Paul Robeson with the one-man play -- Call Mr. Robeson -- taking us into the life of Paul Robeson.

Prayer Vigil for Nonviolence & Peace

December 5, 2016, 12:15pm - 12:30pm
Buley Library Patio

Members of our student faith groups are coming together in solidarity to pray for an end to violence and for peace in our communities and throughout our world. Please join us for a few moments of prayer for nonviolence and peace.

Sponsored by the Interfaith Office and the Multicultural Center