For this month's newsletter, we are commemorating Black History Month. We will share some history of Black History Month, highlight events at the national level, and talk about the importance of Black History Month--especially in considering the need for incorporating Black history in all history, in all months. We also include ways to advocate and support local Black-owned businesses at the end of the newsletter.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), whose "mission is to promote, research, preserve, interpret, and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community," selects a new theme for each occurrence of Black History Month. They started this practice in 1928 with the theme: "Civilization: A World Achievement" and established their 2022 theme as "Black Health and Wellness." Read more on their website using the link above.

On February 1, the Black Student Union is hosting an "Unspoken Truth Museum" event, where "select executive board members and committee members will dress up as historical or Black prominent figures and tell their life’s story/how they’re relevant to Black history. The house will be split by decades with appropriate historical representatives, who will give short biographies of their selected Black figure. Guests can walk around and specify which figures they want to speak and learn about."

Then, on February 3, the College of Music is hosting a lecture with Dr. Naomi André from the University of Michigan, where she will discuss her research on Black music.

On February 16, the Black Student Union will be hosting a "Black Love GBM," discussing issues of intersectionality, including LGBTQ+ representation, in love/relationships.

Then, on February 25, the Black Student Union will be hosting an Alumni Mixer in honor of Black History Month.

These aren't the only events happening at FSU--be sure to use the link below to check out more events!

Four FSU students were selected to represent FSU at this event and present their amazing research:

Jaia Hendrickson, presenting "Internal and External Motivations for Collective Action"

Derica Parathundil, presenting "The Effect of Family Guided Routines Based Intervention Strategies on Communication in Caregivers and D/deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children"

Learn more about the 2022 URS here: https://cre.fsu.edu/URS2022

You can apply here!

For more information, contact Assistant Director, Alicia Batailles at alicia.batailles@fsu.edu

Undergraduate students may apply for up to $750 to cover costs for conferences in their discipline (or a related discipline). Both virtual and in-person conferences are eligible for funding. Rolling deadline, though you must submit this application at least 6 weeks prior to the conference at which you will be presenting (though, you may need to submit this earlier to ensure registration by conference deadline). You will need to upload an itemized list of expenses as part of this application. Read more and apply here: https://buff.ly/35WFYQj

We're holding Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours for Spring 2022 starting January 10th, 2022! Please view the schedule below. You can follow the Zoom Registration links (separated by day/time) for Drop-In appointments. Once you click on the link, you will have to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting, where you will be in a waiting room until the meeting starts.

Monday 1:00PM - 3:00 PM: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsdumqrjIsG9aVL0qHMKFA0dfdpWf-tCn3

Tuesday 3:00PM - 5:00PM:  https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtceGspj4tGN22JdcLaox_c2ItipnIjhzI

Wednesday 10:00AM - 12:00PM: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclceGqqD4iEtdPOR4voOjKG16nLUYRb4BV

Thursday 9:00AM - 11:00AM:  https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUucu2tpzIjEtXupRoX9BUW9IoZaNdj5rE8

Friday 9:30AM - 11:30AM: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpdeCuqjoiG9SrqpOWTP_IjlXfDs5cEuEK

We're bringing back the Faculty Corner of our newsletter! We'll be sharing relevant news, events, and stories from FSU's awesome faculty. First up is part of the Milton S. Carothers Faculty Lecture Series, part of FSU's Faculty Development's Luncheon Series:

"Join us for lunch on Tuesday, 2/15 in the Bradley Reading Room for the Milton S. Carothers Faculty Lecture Series. Dr. Lakeisha Johnson will be discussing “Literacy and Justice for All: Cultural Considerations for Diverse Readers".

For more info, see: fla.st/5869AKYR"

FLORIDA HUMANITIES: OBSERVE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH FLORIDA HUMANITIES PROGRAMS

Florida Humanities is hosting a variety of events throughout February that commemorate Black History Month and some about Florida's environment (see above). Take a look at their full events calendar below.

There are many ways to advocate, support, and celebrate Black artists, Black-owned restaurants and businesses, Black educators, and more. Listen to the works of Black artists; get your next meal from a local Black-owned restaurant; shop at a Black-owned business. These are just a few ways, but they all emphasize the importance of community-building efforts to challenge systems of racism at both the local and national level. These efforts should occur all the time, not just during a specific month.

Here is a list of Black-owned restaurants in Tallahassee, with an updated spreadsheet of Black-owned restaurants.

CRE VIRTUAL ADVISING

Please set up a meeting through Campus Connect, use the instructions on the “Getting Started” page, and we will respond to you with a link to a Zoom appointment.