Activities Planned for Black History Month at Judson University

(ELGIN, IL – February 10, 2021) Judson University’s Black Student Union and others on campus are planning several events during Black History Month. The events below are subject to change.

 February 11, Black History Month Jersey Day

Judson University’s Black Student Union is encouraging the campus to wear the jerseys, numbers, and/or colors of their favorite Black athletes. This is the first theme in the collection of events being planned for Black History Month and a great way to honor the sports superstars that have inspired us past, present, and future.

February 11, Faculty Colloquium with Student Panel

11 a.m., Lindner Tower, Reed Room

February 14, Black Student Union First Campus Meeting

2-3 p.m., Thulin Performance Hall, Thompson Center

Black History Film “If Beale Street Could Talk” - free popcorn sponsored by Mama Lee’s Popcorn

 February 17, Mental Health / SAD Awareness Week

Judson University’s Black Student Union in collaboration with The Wellness Center and Nelicia Butler, LCPC, at Barnum Counseling invites you to a panel discussion “ADDRESSING Student Questions” regarding counseling and mental health. Join us in this virtual event and observe a mock counseling session to see what really happens behind closed doors. Learn how culture influences our mental health and earn Chapel credit by joining our panel discussion. Judson community members are invited to join the virtual event through this link.

February 28, Black Student Union Meeting,

2 p.m.-4 p.m., Location TBD

"Colors of Characters" Movie Premiere about the Steve Skipper story following a live Zoom with Steve Skipper

This BSU fundraiser will include popcorn and pizza. Tickets will be $8 with special student discount; $12 for others.

Faculty, staff and students, please come out and celebrate the closing celebration for Black History Month and purchase tickets to attend.