Spring 2022 Semester Programming
- February
Black Heritage Month 2022
"Say it Loud: I'm Black and I'm Proud"
*Event information subject to change. For assistance or more information please call or email to Garvey at 970-351-2351 or MGCC@unco.edu.
February 7-28
Reflections: A Retrospective of African Art
Michener Library, Main LevelTuesday 1
Reflections Exhibit Opening Reception
6-8 p.m. at the GarveyFebruary 7-11
Black Culture Week
- Monday 7: Movies/Film
- Tuesday 8: Music
- Wednesday 9: Art
- Thursday 10: Food
- Friday 11: Black Futures/Black Past (history)
Friday 11
Soul Food Night in partnership with BCM
7 p.m. in Harrison DenMonday 14
Black Love Day
Drop-in Event
9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the GarveyWednesday 16
Chicken and Waffles
Noon-1 p.m. at the GarveyUNITE: Race and Racism Workshop
6 p.m. in Campus Commons, Room 2300
Register to Attend WorkshopBlack Care Fair in partnership with BSU
6:30 p.m. in Harrison Hall DenTuesday 22
"The 1619 Project" Virtual Book Club
6 p.m. (MST) on Zoom
Register for Virtual Book ClubWednesday 23
Decades Party
6:30 p.m. in the UC Longspeak Ballroom
Past Events
- Fall 2021
Tuesday, August 24
Game NightTuesday, September 7
Welcome ExtravaganzaWednesday, September 15
Chicken and WafflesSaturday, September 18
Garvey BBQMonday, September 20
3v3 BasketballWednesday, September 22
Meet and GreetFriday, October 8
Welcome Black CookoutSaturday, October 9
Tailgate
Black UNC Kick BackWednesday, October 20
Chicken and Waffles To GoWednesday, November 17
Chicken and Waffles To GoThursday, December 9
Black Excellence Graduation Celebration - Spring 2020
Wednesday, February 5
The Different Faces of Immigration: A Journey & DiscussionThursday, February 6
Black Heritage Kickoff PartyTuesday, February 11
Soul Food NightThursday, February 13
Health & Wellness: A Night of Self-Care & Sugar ScrubsTuesday, February 18
Alumni Discussion with Someone Who Looks Like MeWednesday, February 19
Student Success Series: Understanding FAFSAThursday, February 20
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Film Screening & PanelMonday, February 24
Brotherhood & Sisterhood Circles: Who Do You See?Wednesday, February 26
Food for the Soul: Chicken and Waffles
Naturally Me - Fall 2019
Wednesday, October 16
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesWednesday, October 23
4th Annual Reach Your SummitWednesday, November 20
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesMonday, December 9
MGCC Winter Massages - Spring 2019
Tuesday, January 22
BlacKkKlansman Film ScreeningWednesday, January 23
Beyond Freedom Dreams: The Radical Love of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Presenter: Dr. Aida Martinez-FreemanThursday, January 24
Lunch & Learn: Moving Toward InclusionFriday, January 25
Spoken WordFriday, February 1
Black Heritage Month Kick-Off: Acknowledging Our AncestorsMonday, February 4
Black Heritage Month - Read Out Loud: Celebrating Black AuthorsTuesday, February 5
Black Heritage Month - Wellness: Body, Mind, and SoulThursday, February 7
Black Heritage Month - Dreamers & Intersections of Identity PanelFriday, February 8
Black Heritage Month - FAFSA Workshop: Get It DoneTuesday, February 12
Black Heritage Month - Soul Food NightWednesday, February 13
Black Heritage Month - Bridging the Gap ForumTuesday, February 19
Black Heritage Month - Presenting: Dominique ChristinaWednesday, February 20
Chicken & Waffles
Spilling the Tea: A Talk About IntersectionalityThursday, February 21
Brotherhood & Sisterhood CirclesTuesday, February 26
Naturally MeWednesday, February 27
Life Abroad as a Person of Color: A Gilman Scholar’s ExperienceWednesday, March 20
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesThursday, March 28
MGCC Spring Book Club Meeting 1: AmericanahThursday, April 4
MGCC Spring Book Club Meeting 2: AmericanahThursday, April 11
MGCC Spring Book Club Meeting 3: AmericanahFriday, April 26
Meet the Greeks: Divine 9 Yard ShowMonday, April 29
MGCC Spring MassagesThursday, May 2
Black Excellence Celebration - Fall 2018
Friday, August 17
Move-In AssistanceSaturday, August 18
Man Hunt GameSunday, August 19
Student Involvement FairMonday, August 20
Time Management at its FinestTuesday, August 21
Welcome Back Week: What You Need to Know - Racial Profiling ForumWednesday, August 22
Welcome Back Week: BBQ & Game NightThursday, August 23
Welcome Back Week: 7 Strong - Night at the Rec
MGCC Basketball TournamentFriday, August 24
Welcome Back Week: Black and UNC Panel
Meet-n-Greet with MGCC Affiliated Organizations & Divine 9 Fraternities & SororitiesWednesday, September 5
Cultural Services Welcome Back ExtravaganzaThursday, September 20
Take Back the NightTuesday, September 18
April Hernandez (collaboration with the César Chávez Cultural Center)Wednesday, September 19
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesTuesday, September 26
Graduate Student & Research Support GroupSaturday, October 6
MGCC Homecoming TailgateWednesday, October 17
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesThursday, October 25
Graduate Student & Research Support GroupWednesday, November 27
Graduate Student & Research Support GroupWednesday, November 28
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesMonday, December 3
MGCC Winter MassagesWednesday, December 5
Food for Thought - Spring 2018
Wednesday, January 17
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesThursday, February 1
35th Anniversary Celebration: Success Looks Like Me
35th Anniversary Celebration: BanquetFriday, February 2
35th Anniversary Celebration: Alumni NetworkingSaturday, February 3
35th Anniversary Celebration:Alumni & Student Lunch & Mingle
35th Anniversary Celebration: UNC vs Montana State Basketball GameSunday, February 5
35th Anniversary Celebration: Open HouseWednesday, February 7
Playwright: Reginald Edmund
Brotherhood & Sisterhood CirclesThursday, February 8
Movie Screening of "Marshall"Monday, February 12
Movie Screening of “Yuri Kochiyama: Passion for Justice”Tuesday, February 13
Soul Food NightThursday, February 15
An Evening with Captain Gail HarrisFriday, February 16
MGCC Movie Night Out: Black PantherTuesday, February 20
ZumbaWednesday, February 21
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesThursday, February 22
Karaoke: A Night on the TownWednesday, February 28
Cultural Services Night - UNC Women’s Basketball vs. Portland StateThursday, March 1 - Saturday, March 3
41st Annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Govt.Wednesday, March 21
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesTuesday, March 27
MGCC Spring Book ClubWednesday, April 18
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesFriday, April 20
Black Arts FestivalFriday, April 27
Meet the Greeks: Divine 9 Yard ShowMonday, April 30
MGCC Spring MassagesThursday, May 3
Black Excellence Celebration - Fall 2017
Thursday, August 17
Welcome Back Week: Student Leaders Lead Move-in AssistanceFriday, August 18
Welcome Back Week: Patio PartySaturday, August 19
Welcome Back Week: Water Balloon FightSunday, August 20
Welcome Back Week: Involvement FairMonday, August 21
Welcome Back Week: Bear Welcome EventsTuesday, August 22
Welcome Back Week: Real Talk – Black at UNC
Welcome Back Week: Club NightWednesday, August 23
Welcome Back Week: Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesThursday, August 24
Welcome Back Week: UNITY Gathering with All Student OrganizationsTuesday, August 29
Graduate Student & Research Support GroupWednesday, August 30
MGCC Fall Semester Open HouseTuesday, September 5
Cultural Services Welcome Back ExtravaganzaThursday, September 14
Take Back the NightTuesday, September 19
Graduate Student & Research Support GroupWednesday, September 20
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesThursday, September 28
Movie NightWednesday, October 18
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesSaturday, October 21
MGCC Homecoming TailgateWednesday, October 25
Graduate Student & Research Support GroupWednesday, November 1
Graduate Student & Research Support GroupWednesday, November 15
Food for the Soul: Chicken and WafflesMonday, December 4t
MGCC Winter MassagesTuesday, December 5
Graduate Student & Research Support Group - Spring 2017
Wednesday, February 1
MGCC Spring Open HouseFriday, February 3
Health Food ForumFebruary 4-11
Black Talent Showcase AuditionsTuesday, February 7
Soul Food NightThursday, February 9
FAFSA Workshop
Dominique Christina - Lecture & WorkshopMonday, February 13
"Blackbird" Film Screening w/ GSRCWednesday, February 15
Food for the Soul: Chicken & WafflesThursday, February 16
Read InFebruary 16-18
Big XII Conference on Black Student Govt.Tuesday, February 21
Brotherhood & Sisterhood CircleThursday, February 23
Family FeudMonday, February 27
Trap Yoga w/ The Ebony YoginiTuesday, February 28
Black Talent ShowcaseWednesday, April 19
Food for the Soul: Chicken & WafflesFriday, April 21
Meet the Greeks: Divine 9 - Sorority & Fraternity Yard Show
Black Arts FestivalFriday, April 28
Meet the Greeks: Divine 9 Yard ShowFriday, May 5
Black Excellence Ceremony
