The Five Pillars of Promise
Unity
“We may all have come from different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”
Social Justice
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
Civil Disobedience
“The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand at times of challenge and controversy.”
World Peace
“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.”
Service
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”
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Celebrating Black History Month
2023
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February 2 |
Reflections in Black Museum 10am-3pm; Unity Center |
Come stop and view a traveling museum highlighting over 200 inventions by African Americans over the course of history including the golf tee and traffic light |
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February 2 |
Black History Trivia Night 7pm; Lower Brickyard Point |
Come test your knowledge of Black History and prizes for the top 3 finishers. |
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February 6 |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream” Instagram Challenge. Win weekend Freedom Ride Bus Trip to Philadelphia/Washington D.C. February 24th thru February 26th 2023.
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Join @cobyroars on Instagram and be part of our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream” Instagram Challenge. |
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February 7 |
Movie: Good Trouble 8pm; Bouck Theater |
John Lewis: Good Trouble is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Dawn Porter about the life of civil rights activist and United States congressman John Lewis. |
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February 8 |
MLK Jr. Unity Dinner 4:30-7pm; Champlin Hall |
A communal meal opportunity to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., campus unity and offering some of Dr. King’s favorite foods. |
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February 8 |
Shining Your Light, presented by SUNY Cobleskill Alum, Nicole Gisondi |
Program that focuses on finding your voice and utilizing resources to overcome life’s challenges. Wellness Center |
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February 8 |
Craft Night 8pm; Lower Brickyard Point |
Come stop by and make a Unity Bracelet, paint a canvas and Stuff a Bear (limited to first 100 students) |
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February 10 |
Movie: Respect 8pm; Bouck Theater |
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice. |
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February 14 |
Music Performer: Eems 7pm; Lower Brickyard Point |
Ukulele loop artist Eems showcases his captivating blend of R&B and pop music |
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February 16 |
“13th” Netflix Movies w/Meaning Zoom Discussion CDO – 7PM |
13th is an American documentary filmed by director Ava DuVernay. The film explores the "intersection of race, justice, mass incarceration in the United States and adversely, enduring legacy the Thirteenth Amendment potentially created.
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February 17 |
Karaoke Night – R&B 8-10pm; Lower Brickyard Point |
Come join us for some Karaoke Night – R&B. Let’s sing, laugh and have fun. |
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February 20 |
Black History Jeopardy 8pm; Lower Brickyard Point |
Test your Black History knowledge using Jeopardy format. Prizes to top 3 finishers. |
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February 21 |
Movie: Till 8pm; Bouck Theater |
It is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Bradley, an educator and activist who pursued justice after the murder of her 14-year-old son Emmett in 1955. |
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February 23 |
Part 1-“Amend: The Fight for America” (Episodes 1,2,3) Netflix Movies w/Meaning Zoom Discussion CDO – 7PM (*Advanced viewing suggested, but not required)
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Amend: The Fight for America is a 6 part docuseries that explores the legacy of the 14th Amendment to the United States constitution the history of discrimination and activism for equality in the United States
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February 24-26 |
Freedom Ride Weekend Field Trip- “A Journey To Freedom” NY, PA, DC |
A weekend fieldtrip that explores the various sites and sounds of freedom in America and the African American experience. |
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February 28 |
World Peace & Candlelight Vigil Time and Location TBD |
A moment of solidarity to advocate for world peace versus senseless violence. |
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March 7 |
Part 2-“Amend: The Fight for America” (Episodes 4,5,6) Netflix Movies w/Meaning Zoom Discussion CDO – 7PM (*Advanced viewing suggested, but not required)
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Amend: The Fight for America – A continued discussion of the 14th Amendment.
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2023
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
Pictured on our home page is the flag of the Iroquois Confederacy. The Iroquois Confederacy (self-name Haudenosaunee) is a confederation of five (later six) tribes across upper New York state, formed in the 17th century and often characterized as one of the world’s oldest participatory democracies. The five original Iroquois nations were the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. The Tuscarora joined in 1722.
January 2022
- January 1 — New Years Day
- January 4 — World Braille Day
- January 7 — Christmas (Orthodox Christian)
- January 14 — New Year (Orthodox Christian)
- January 17 — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 18 — National Day of Racial Healing
- January 27 — International Holocaust Remembrance Day
February 2022
- Black History Month
- February 1 — Lunar New Year
- February 1 — Tết (Vietnamese
March 2022
- Women’s History Month
- March 1 — Mardi Gras (Catholicism)
- March 2 — Ash Wednesday (Catholicism)
- March 4 — Employee Appreciation Day
- March 8 — International Women’s Day
- March 8 — Holi (Hinduism)
- March 15 — Equal Pay Day
- March 16 — Purim (Judaism)
- March 21-27 — Neurodiversity Celebration Week
- March 31 — International Transgender Day of Visibility
April 2022
- Autism Awareness Month
- Diversity Month
- National Arab American Heritage Month
- April 2 — Ramadan begins (Islam)
- April 7 — World Health Day
- April 10 — Palm Sunday (Catholicism)
- April 15 — Good Friday (Christianity)
- April 15 — Passover begins (Judaism)
- April 17 — Easter (Christianity)
- April 22 — Earth Day
- April 24 — Easter (Orthodox Christian)
May 2022
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Mental Awareness Health Month
- May 2 — Ramadan ends (Islam)
- May 8 — Mother’s Day
- May 30 — Memorial Day
June 2022
- National Caribbean American Heritage Month
- Pride Month
- June 19 — Juneteenth
- June 19 — Father’s Day
- June 28 — Pride Day
July 2022
- Disability Pride Month
- July 29-30 — Al-Hijri/Islamic New Year
- 18 July — South Asian Heritage Month begins
August 2022
- August 9 — International Day of Indigenous People
- August 26 — Women’s Equality Day
- August — South Asian Heritage Month ends
September 2022
- Suicide Prevention Month
- September 5 — Labor Day
- September 11 — National Day of Service
- September 15 — Hispanic Heritage Month begins
- September 16 — Mexican Independence Day
- September 23 — American Indian Day
- September 25-27 — Rosh Hashanah (Judaism)
October 2022
- LGBTQ History Month
- National Disability Employment Month
- October 4-5 — Yom Kippur (Judaism)
- October 10 — World Mental Health Day
- October 11 — National Coming Out Day
- October 11 — National Indigenous Peoples Day
- October 15 — Hispanic Heritage Month ends
- October 31 — Diwali (Hinduism)
November 2022
- Military Family Month
- National Native American Heritage Month
- November 1-2 — Día de los Muertos
- November 1 — Military Family Appreciation Day
- November 11 — Veterans Day
- November 13-19 — Transgender Awareness Week
- November 16 — International Day for Tolerance
- November 20 — Transgender Day of Remembrance
December 2022
- Universal Human Rights Month
- December 3 — International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- December 10 — International Human Rights Day
- December 18-26 — Hanukkah (Judaism)
- December 25 — Christmas
May 2022
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Further Reading:
- AAPI Heritage Month: How to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Culture - CNET
- Home - Stop AAPI Hate
- Stop AAPI Hate — The Center for Understanding in Conflict
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Origins, Themes & Populations - HISTORY
- Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |… | PBS
Celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of AANHPI heritage, ethnic pride, history, and accomplishments.
A congressional resolution in 1978 designated the first week of May as a commemoration of AAPI contributions to American culture; this was expanded to the entire month of May in 1992. The month was chosen as it was in May 1843 that the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United States.
May also marks the anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. The majority of workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants, accomplishing this hazardous work while challenging company leaders for equal pay and treatment.
Today, the AAPI acronym has been expanded to AANHPI to include Native Hawaiians, and encompasses individuals with backgrounds from Southern and Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Pacific Islands, each with its own unique culture, language, and history.
AANHPI have faced a resurgence in contemptible hate crimes in recent years, reporting a sharp rise in verbal harassment, physical assault, and civil rights violations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. From March 19, 2020 to December 31, 2021, the group Stop AAPI Hate received a total of 10,905 hate incident reports against people of Asian descent.
SUNY Cobleskill stands in unity and as an ally to our community members of AANHPI descent, and in striving for a more secure and inclusive society. This month, we encourage everyone to expand their understanding of cultural history and contemporary issues facing AANHPI people in the United States and around the world.
Derwin Bennett
Chief Diversity Officer
April 2022
Black Students Lead Virtual Conference
April 9, 2022
Register at: https://studentleadershipconferences.com.
March 2022
Emotion into Art w/ Tom Varano
Monday, March 14
8pm, Bouck Theater
MLK Commemoration & SUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Diversity Officer Teresa "Terry" Miller Dedication
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Black History Month Events
February 1 – Chinese New Year
(It’s the Year of the Tiger)
Movies with Meaning “King Richard”
February 4, 2022, 8PM, Bouck Theater
The movie depicts the journey of Venus & Serena Williams from humble beginnings in
Compton, LA California to the top of the world in professional tennis.
Black History Month Jeopardy
February 10, 2022, 8PM, Brickyard Point
Coby rendition of the popular television A&Q game show with Black History Month focus.
Arts & Crafts – MLK “I Have A Dream” Dreamcatcher Activity & MLK Portrait Painting
February 10, 2022, 7PM, Brickyard Point
Series of arts and crafts activities in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Dinner
February 16th, 4:30PM – 7:00PM, Champlin Dining Hall
A dinner with international and “soul food” cuisine supporting some of the teachings
of Martin Luther King Jr. By celebrating campus unity and world peace. Dinner includes
service opportunity.
“The Dream Lives” Virtual MLK/BHM Keynote Speaker
February 17th, 12:30PM – 1:30PM, Watch in Bouck Theater or by Zoom Link
Dr. Martin Luther King performer and motivational speaker Stephon Ferguson performs
excerpts from some of Dr. King’s well-known speeches and provides motivational messaging
of diversity and unity with a brief Q&A session to follow.
Postponed: Movies with Meaning “Selma”
Postponed. Check back later for more updates.
Selma (2014) is a historical movie based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights
marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The viewing will include an essay writing
contest based on the movie. Movie followed by discussion.
Black History Month Trivia Challenge
February 22, 2022, 7PM, Brickyard Point
Black History Month trivia contest for prizes
Black Inventors Museum
February 22, 2022, 10AM-3PM, Upper Champlin
Traveling museum highlighting over 200 inventions by African Americans over the course
of history including the golf tee and traffic light.
MLK Spring Day of Service Pledge
TBD
Students, staff, and faculty can sign a pledge of volunteerism to participate in an
assortment of service opportunities on Earth Day.
Campus Voters Registration Drive
The BHM Voter's Registration event posted on the DEIC Events Calendar is scheduled to occur February 21st 12PM-2PM in Champlin Hall Foyer area. The event is sponsored by Sigma Omega Epsilon ( Campus Student Sorority).
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Exhibits
Throughout February, Various areas on campus
A collection of posters and pictures honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And the achievements
of African Americans throughout history.
The Journey to the North: New York’s Freedom Trail Exhibit
Throughout February, Various areas on campus
The exhibit depicts the journey to freedom of enslaved African and people of African
descent in North America from the 17th century through the 19th century. Aided by the help of Black, White, and Native people through a series of
networked safe houses (The Underground Railroad) the enslaved gained their freedom
in the state of New York and other free states and Canada.
Come see the Black History Month books we have available at the Van Wagenen Library
December 2021
A Conversation with Kevin Hines
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | 7:30 PM | Virtual
The SUNY Cobleskill Writers’ Group will host a Zoom conversation with award-winning mental health advocate and author, Kevin Hines. Join the Zoom from your computer/phone or screen it together in Upper Champlin.
Come Watch in the following locations Upper Champlin, Room 200 in the Library or the Veteran Lounge in Warner Hall.
November 2021
This month we are celebrating Native American Heritage.
The Iroquois Confederacy (self-name Haudenosaunee) is a confederation of five (later six) tribes across upper New York state, formed in the 17th century and often characterized as one of the world’s oldest participatory democracies. The five original Iroquois nations were the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. The Tuscarora joined in 1722.
National Native American Heritage Month
Monday, November 1, 2021 | 6-7:30pm | Virtual
Join our panelists to talk "real" about careers. Learn how to effectively enhanceyour career development, break glass ceilings, and thrive in your field.
Native Storytelling w/ Mike Tarbell
Tuesday, November 9
7pm, Bouck Theater
Mariah Gladstone, Indigikitchen
Thursday, November 11
7pm, Via Zoom
Mariah will demo Three Sisters Soup - A hearty vegetarian soup featuring corn, beans, and squash, known as the "three sisters" in many Native cultures, because they were cultivated together -- as their structure and other properties complemented each other.
Onondaga Nation Pow Wow Demonstration & Lecture
Thursday, November 18
1-2pm, Bouck Theater
Native American Heritage Craft Night
Friday, November 19
Stuff a Clan & Make a Dreamcatcher
7pm, Lower Brickyard Point
Native American Heritage Trivia Night
Tuesday, November 23
7pm, Lower Brickyard Point
Virtual Tours of Iroquois Museum
https://www.iroquoismuseum.org/virtual-tours
Different galleries and presented by Haudenosaunee narrators
October 2021
October Disability Awareness Month
Invisible Disabilities Awareness
October 6th, 7:00 pm, Bouck Theater
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 11, 2021 |
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrate on the second Monday of the month of October around the world. This year we recognize Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, October 11, 2021 in celebration and honor of Native American history, culture and their contributions in the Americas and throughout the world. The day also serves as day in memoriam and remembrance of the Native Americans that suffered during the colonial periods of the world. Today, Indigenous People’s Day is celebrated in over 14 U.S. states versus Columbus Day. If you wish to learn more about its history, its significance around the world and how to best celebrate/commemorate this very special day for Native Americans, please follow the link below:
Learn more on National Today >>
A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2021 | The White House >>
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15- October 15
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Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra
Tuesday, October 5 - 11:30-1:30PM - Outside Champlin Hall
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A Recipe For Celebration! Hispanic Heritage Month
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