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February Events:

"All Things Ignatian" Celebrates the Spirit of Creighton
Date: February 2, 2012
Time: 3:30 – 6 pm
Location: Harper Center Ahmanson Ballroom
Description: This poster presentation features individual and collaborative initiatives that highlight the Ignatian Spirit of Creighton. It is sponsored by the Creighton University Jesuit Community, with help from the Deglman Center for Ignatian Spirituality. (1) IDEA Credit


Dedication of the “Before Creighton” Nebraska Historical Society Marker
Date: February 7, 2012
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Opus Community Room
Description: The dedication of the “Before Creighton” Nebraska Historical Society Marker (located near Campion House) marks Creighton’s ties to Native American societies and the earthlodge village that extended from today’s Creighton University to downtown Omaha from the 1730’s until the 1760’s. This event as well as the placard is sponsored by the Native American Studies Program.(1) IDEA Unit
* There will be a special reception (by invitation only) following the ceremony in the Office of Multicultural Affairs Harper 3006. *


The Battle for White Clay Documentary Screening & Discussion
Date: February 7, 2012
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Harper 3023
Description: The State of Nebraska’s refusal to halt alcohol sales to the dry Pine Ridge Indian Reservation from its border town of Whiteclay gets an in-depth look in this new documentary about a century-old problem. Four off-sale beer stores in this 14-person hamlet sell over 11,000 cans of beer a day to an Indian clientele with virtually no legal place to drink it. Struggling with crippling poverty and epidemic alcohol abuse that afflicts 4 out of 5 families, the Oglala Sioux Tribe has for decades banned the sale and possession of alcohol on their reservation. The Battle for Whiteclay follows Indian activists Frank LaMere, Duane Martin Sr. and Russell Means through the streets of Whiteclay to the halls of Nebraska’s State Capitol in their efforts to end alcohol sales in the place many have dubbed “skid row on the prairie.” Here is an inside look at an important contemporary conflict pitting American Indian rights against state and local governments in the United States.The Battle for Whiteclay was awarded Best Political Documentary at the 2009 New York International Independent Film Festival. There will be a post documentary discussion with Mark Vasina (film director & producer), Frank LaMere (Native Activist) and Dave Fuxa & Lexi Lamere (co-founders of Creighton Whiteclay Awareness). (2) IDEA Units

This event is sponsored by CU’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Native American Association, Creighton Whiteclay Awareness (CWA), and Nebraskans For Peace.


Double Victory, a Tuskegee Airmen Documentary
Date: February 9, 2012
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Harper Center Auditorium
Description: A gripping History Channel documentary spotlighting America’s first all black aerial unit – the Tuskegee Airmen – who broke racial barriers and challenged stereotypes by serving their country in World War II. As told by the pilots themselves, the moving nonfictional tale begins with their training in Tuskegee, Alabama and follows these unsung heroes through the Great War – where they were beset by foreign threats and domestic discrimination. While the fighters battled Nazi jets over Berlin, the pilots back home had to take on the U.S. military itself – fighting against the blatant racism of their white commanding officers. Together, the Tuskegee Airmen achieved a ‘double victory’ against fascism abroad and racism at home. Foreshadowing the national civil right movement yet to come.(1) IDEA Unit

This event is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Great Plains Black History Museum, CU's Black Employee Network, Black Studies Program, and CU's African American Student Association.


ASA Lunar New Year Banquet
Date: February 10, 2012
Time: Doors open at 6pm, Dinner served at 6:30pm, and Show begins at 7pm.
Description: Creighton University's ASA Lunar New Year Banquet is on Febuary 10th 2012! Tickets cost $15 per person and $110 for a table of eight. (1) IDEA Unit


Annual International Student Association & Creighton University Latino Student Association Banquet
Date: February 11, 2012
Time: 6:00pm-9pm
Description: We will have an international food buffet! There will also be a variety of performances by our members and a fabulous fashion show. If you would like to participate in any of these events please email Majo at mig37226@creighton.edu. Thanks to an effort from our executive team we will also have the participation of the traditional Chinese Lion Dancers! As well as Kumbe a Colombian folkloric dance group! Please spread the word with all of your friends, families, and professors! It will be a great experience to enjoy a wide variety of international cuisine, a marvelous show, and learn from the different cultures and nationalities of the International students at Creighton. Prices: Students $10; Faculty $12; At the Door $15.(1) IDEA Unit


Saint Eulalia (Santa Eulalia) Festival at Creighton University
Date: February 12th 2012
Mass: 2:00pm to 3:00pm at St John’s Church (1) IDEA Unit
Cultural Night: 3:30 to 8:00pm across the mall at the Skutt Student Center (1) IDEA Unit
Admission: Free
Description: The Mass at St. John’s will honor St. Eulalia. The Cultural Night will include traditional Maya music and dance presentations by the Quiche Maya community from Grand Island as well as Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim of Omaha Nebraska. Foods, beverages as well as arts and crafts will be available for sale.

This event is sponsored by the Native American Studies Program at Creighton University and Supported by: Futuro Latino Fund of the Omaha Community Foundation, The Archdioceses of Omaha’s Catholic Campaign for Human Development, IXIM: Spirit of Solidarity a partnership between the Archdioceses of Omaha and the Dioceses of Huehuetenango Guatemala.


The Solidarity Lecture Series: “When the Gospel Grows Feet: Rutilio Grande and the Church of El Salvador” Presented by Professor Tom Kelly
Date: February 15, 2012
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Location: Harper 3029
Description: Professor Thomas Kelly, an Associate Professor in the Theology department will be speaking about his current research on Rutilio Grande S.J. as part of the Solidarity Lecture Series. Rutilio Grande, S.J. was the first Jesuit and priest to die in ministry to the poor of El Salvador. His commitment to a church in service to the world, exemplified by Vatican II and the Bishops Conferences of Medellin, put him on a collision course with those in El Salvador determined to exploit the poor. Rutilio Grande, S.J. always remained faithful to the Church, his Bishop and the communities he served. His ministry style of servant leadership for the liberation of others characterized his approach and commitment to the Gospel. (2) IDEA Units

This series hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs is an opportunity for the Creighton community to hear from faculty who will share research and work in areas of diversity and multiculturalism. For more information or if you are a CU faculty member interested in being part of the lecture series, please contact Luz Colon-Rodriguez at lrodriguez@creighton.edu.


Day of Remembrance Lecture
Date: February 23, 2012
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Harper 3028
Description: Day of Remembrance (DOR) is an annual commemoration of the incarceration of over 120,000 persons of Japanese ancestry in the United States during World War II. More details to be announced. (1) IDEA Unit


"Channeling Our World: CUASA in HD"
The Annual Soul Food Dinner
Date: February 26, 2012
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Harper Center Ballroom
Description: Come and join Creighton University’s African American Student Association for food, fun, and entertainment. We will be in the Harper Center Ballroom on 20th and Cass St. on Creighton's campus. Student tickets are $12 and Non-students are $16, tables are $100 and seat 10 people. Invite your family and friends for a night they will not forget. Tickets are on sale now. (1) IDEA Unit.

Additional multicultural events hosted by other departments can be found by clicking on Creighton's Diversity Calendar!