Black History Month Events

NOVA proudly celebrates Black History Month with a variety of exciting events across campuses.  Below is only a few of the programs occurring.  To learn more about activities on your campus, please connect with Student Life or Campus and Community Relations.

February 1-28
Daily Instagram Trivia via Manassas Campus Student Life
Students can check Instagram each morning at 9:00 am for the question and submit their answer to the Student Life Office in MH 108 to receive a raffle ticket.  The more you enter with the correct answer, the more chances to win amazing prizes. Visit us @novamastudentlife

Wednesday, February 12
The Annandale Campus Lyceum Committee Present the 2020 Black History Month Lyceum Speech “Virginia Untold: The African American Narrative Digital Collection”

Meet Gregory Crawford, local records program manager from the Library of Virginia who will present his highly sought after work on Virginia Untold.
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Annandale Campus
Ernst Center Forum

Wednesday, February12
Trivia (tabling) 
Alexandria Campus Cafeteria
11am-1pm Black History Trivia questions and open discussion

Thursday, February 13
The Manassas Campusproudly hosts Dionne Teatt in conversation with Ramunda Young

Dionne Henry is the program chief engineer for operational commercial engines for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Engines. The discussion, “Making the Table Bigger: Minority Success in a Majority World” will be a moderated fireside chat conducted by Ramunda Young. Dionne will share her experience as the first African-American woman to hold the position of chief engineer at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Engines, her personal journey that led her to this role, and how to refine your very own professional experiences for success and beyond. All NOVA faculty, staff, and students are invited. Contact mschreibman@nvcc.edu for more information. 
12:00 pm –  2:00 pm
Colgan Theater
Lunch provided

Monday, February 17
Grocery Bingo as part of our food disparity initiative. Black History facts will be incorporated throughout the Bingo activity for all participants.
Alexandria  Campus Student Lounge
12pm -1pm 

Wednesday, February 19
Panel Discussion:  The Impact of Social, Psychological and Cultural Conditions on African Americans
Annandale Campus
12PM–2PM, CA 302

Wednesday, February 19
Trip to National Museum of African American Culture and History.  Students will visit the AASM for a day of cultural exploration of Black History and learning in Washington, DC.
Alexandria Campus
10:30am – 4:30pm 

Thursday, February 20
Panel Discussion: Working at NASA— Reflections of Diversity
Annandale Campus
2PM–4PM, CE Forum

Friday, February 21
Diversity Conference
Lousdoun Campus
9AM–5PM, HEC

Thursday, February 27
FREE Soul Food Dinner
Annandale Campus
6PM–8PM, CE Forum

• Dr. Anne Kress, President
• Dr. Pamela Hilbert, Provost
• MC Phyllis Johnson, Buckner Brooks & Heights Entertainment
• Calvin Pearson, President Project 1619 

Thursday, February 27
George Folkes, Filmmaker, Producer and Director
Annandale
2PM– 4PM, CC 115

Friday, February 28
Bus trip to the highly celebrated National Museum of African American History and Culture (Woodbridge, Manassas, and Annandale Campuses).  Students at each respective campus should contact Student Life for seating and ticket information.

Friday, February 28

Movie:  Hidden Figures
Alexandria Campus

Rm. AA 196
4pm-6pm The Hidden Figures movie is a great example of how African American females persisted despite oppression. This is a good film for all students to demonstrate how zeal, optimism and confidence lead to persistence