February

Black History Activities 

February 15th:   9:30 am
"Spoken Word" featuring "Syfire"
LLC 2188
Sponsored by PCC

February 20th:   12:00 - 1:30 pm
African American Soul Food & Music Day
LAC Courtyard
Sponsored by PCC

February 23th:   10:00 am- 11:00 am and 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The Sounds of Classical Soul, Funk, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues Featuring "New Beginning"
Fine Arts Auditorium-Winter Haven Campus
Sponsored by PCC

February 24th:   8:00 - 4:00 pm
Multicultural Student Leadership Retreat
Florida Southern College Campus
Sponsored by FSC, USFL, PCC

February 24th:  1:00 – 2:00 pm
National Alliance that Promotes Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Dr. Nathan Thomas, Closing Keynote Speaker
Embassy Suites Tampa

 

March

Black History Activities

March 9th:  5:30 - 9:00 pm      Flyer
Balancing the Playing Field - The Influence of Athletics on Minority Opportunities
Movie "Glory Road" and a discussion with current and past athletes
Open to high school and college students, faculty, staff, and community members
USF Lakeland

March 13th: Times will vary based on visitation availability
To Be Greek or not To Be Greek
The Influence of Black Fraternities and Sororities on American Society 
(High school and college classroom outreach, limited classroom visits available)
If you are interested in having your class hear this discussion please call Carmen Solis (863) 667-7710

Women's History Activities.

March 1st:   7:00 pm *
Kick off Event: "Watts for Dinner" Wine tasting- 10% donated to Scholarship fund
1212 S. Florida Ave. Lakeland (863) 682-0600 ($15.00 fee) 

March 7th:   6:00 pm
Film Fest @ Cafe Latte – “Barbie Nation” BRING YOUR BARBIES! PRIZES!
200 Orchid Springs Drive, Winter Haven (863) 318-8777

March 8th:   9:30 am - 10:45 am
Presentation: "Deconstructing Gender in Media Images"
Lilli M. Downes, PhD
PCC Winter Haven, WLR 104

March 8th:    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm      Flyer
"Leading the March: A Discussion with Successful Women of Polk County"
Dr. Nathan Thomas
PCC/USF Lakeland Technology Building Auditorium
View Presentation

March 10th:   1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
"The Big Bash" -   Generations of Women Moving History Forward
Art, Poetry, Films, Workshops, and More!
PCC Winter Haven Student Center, WST 126  http://www.polk.edu/womenshistory for forms
Want to participate? Submit Artwork? Perform?
Print out an Art/Poetry Submission Form or Exhibitor/Table Request Form

March 14th:   11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Women's Health Fair
PCC Winter Haven Campus

March 18th:   7:30pm
Nikki Giovanni: Poet, Author Activist - http://www.nikki-giovanni.com/
Polk Theatre - 121 Florida Ave S., Lakeland

March 20th:   12 - 1:30 pm *
Wise & Witty Women - Luncheon Fundraiser
Proceeds to support Women's Studies, Women's History Month & Women's Scholarships   ($25.00)

March 21st:   11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Women's Health Fair
PCC/USF Lakeland Campus

March 21st:   7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Poetry Slam
PCC/USF Lakeland, LLC 2188
Contact Sarah Johnson or Chris Fullerton at (853) 297-1040
http://www.polk.edu/womenshistory

Events are open to the public & free except for TWO with *

 

April

April 19th:    5:30 pm       More Information
"Young & Gifted: America's Diverse Leaders Share Their Path to Success "

PCC/USF Lakeland Technology Building Auditorium