WATCH: Student Center Celebrates Campus, Community and Continent
The University of Cincinnatis African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC) will hold the program,
Beyond the Wall: The Trailblazer Series, from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, in the AACRC (60 West Charlton St. Building).
The event marks the centers 22nd anniversary and will feature the Habari Gani Ambassadors, a distinct group of student leaders committed to carrying out the vision and purpose of the AACRC through advocacy and service.
The program, free and open to the public
, will highlight several trailblazers featured on a wall of history in the centers new Harambee Room (Harambee is Swahili for Lets Pull Together). The panel discussion will connect these trailblazers with current students to learn more about the history of the AACRC and its commitment to continuing student success.
The AACRC first opened on Sept. 24, 1991, to create a welcoming environment for African-American students as they adjust to college life.
The center recently underwent $325,000 in renovations that not only expanded the center, but also included the creation of the Harambee Room and its visual history of significant contributions that black students have made to the university, the community and the world.
The video takes you on a brief journey of this key location on campus where leaders are developed and recognized.
The video was produced by
For more information on the Sept. 26 program, contact the AACRC at 513-556-1177.
The Onyx and Ruby Society is an avenue for African-American alumni to support diverse initiatives on campus such as the AACRC.
Related Stories
UC’s College of Arts and Sciences presents Discovery In Action...
October 18, 2024
UC’s College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) invites the university community to the Discovery in Action Showcase, a celebration of the innovative achievements that define the college. On November 7, 2024, from 3 to 7 pm, the Discovery in Action Showcase will take place in TUC Great Hall. A&S faculty, students, and research centers will gather to demonstrate how they bring the college’s new slogan, Discovery in Action, to life through their work. The event is free and open to students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Attendees will have the chance to learn about ground-breaking research, experience first-hand all new VR developments, network with colleagues and professionals across the university, and preview renderings of the Old Chem renovation while enjoying complimentary sweets and swag.
CCM Cello student advances in Naumburg Competition
October 18, 2024
Each year, hundreds of applicants from around the world vie for a chance to compete in the prestigious Naumburg Competition. Current CCM freshman Miriam K. Smith, a student of CCM Professor Alan Rafferty, has qualified to compete among some of the best cellists from around the world in the 2024 International Cello Competition, which takes place October 15-20 in New York City. At just 17, Smith is the youngest of the 39 competitors.
UC named among nation's best schools for male nursing students
October 18, 2024
The University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Nursing has received the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) 2024 Best Schools for Men in Nursing Award. A fourth-time award recipient, UC College of Nursing was unanimously approved for this honor and is one of only 17 schools of nursing nationwide honored for efforts to recruit and retain men in nursing.