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Thursday, April 19, 2007

On the Move: Movement & Change in HipHop Culture

A symposium presented by African American Studies and Student Affairs

Friday, April 27

9 to 11 a.m., UHB 2034
Keynote speaker - Nikitah Imani
Panel discussion: “Is HipHop Dead?”

1 to 3 p.m., UHB 2034 and UHB 2008
Concurrent sessions
“Gender and Beauty,” a panel featuring Urban League President Nina Harris

“Multiple Learning Styles & Educational Issues,” a presentation and panel featuring Assistant Professor of Teacher Education Jennifer Herring

Later that evening at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, Theater 3:
HipHop Extravaganza

Vocalists, musicians, dancers, and spoken-word artists.

There are still a few spots open for performers and volunteer staff; contact Kamau at kkema2@uis.edu (phone 6-8248) or Gloria at ga-aas@uis.edu (phone 6-7419).