APL Celebrates Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, APL has planned many exciting and interesting events throughout the month of February. The Laboratory's theme for this year's celebration is "Black Women in American Science, Technology, History, and Culture." This year's events will honor the leadership, patriotism, ingenuity, intellect, and artistic expression of African American women in the building of this nation, their communities, and their families. Their story is unique, and to gain an understanding of their contributions is to broaden our understanding of a people and our nation.
Ida B. Wells
Schedule of Events – February 2012
Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday, |
11:30 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Christyl Johnson, Deputy Center Director for Science & Technology, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center |
Parsons Auditorium |
Wednesday, |
11:30 a.m. |
Kickoff Celebration: Featuring historical exhibits/posters, the APL Gospel Choir, Tasuma Akili kadi African Drummers and Dancers, Bill Davis Jazz Duo, and a soul food lunch |
Kossiakoff Center |
Friday, |
2:00 p.m. |
Colloquium Speaker: Dr. Ayanna Howard, Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology Topic: SnoMotes: Robotic Scientific Explorers for Understanding Climate Change |
Kossiakoff Center |
Sunday, |
3:00 p.m. |
23rd Annual Peabody Concert: Featuring students of African descent from the Peabody Conservatory, and sponsored by the Columbia Links and APL Black History Month Planning Committee |
Kossiakoff Center |
Sunday, |
11:30 a.m. |
Black History Month Jazz Brunch, Featuring Saxophonist Marcus Mitchell
|
Sheraton Hotel |
Tuesday, |
11:30 a.m. |
Meet the Author: Ms. Dorothy Bailey, author of “In A Different Light: Reflections and Beauty of Wise Women of Color” |
Parsons Auditorium |