February 9, 2015 STAFF/STU

Grasselli Library Civil Rights Film Screenings

This week Grasselli Library will be screening Freedom Riders, led by Dr. Michael Bowen, as part of the Civil Rights Film Series. Chipotle will be provided along with other snacks.

Grasselli Library is proud to host a series of film screenings dedicated to exploring Civil Rights throughout the month of February. The four films that will be presented are The Abolitionists, Freedom Riders, The Loving Story, and Slavery by Another Name. Each film will also have a discussion facilitated by members from our campus community including The African American Alliance, Dr. Michael Bowen, Dr. Malia McAndrew, and Dr. Terry Mills. Food and drinks will be provided, please join us Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Mackin Room. This film series is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

2.4 – The Abolitionists, discussion led by the African American Alliance
2.11 – Freedom Riders, discussion led by Dr. Michael Bowen
2.18 – The Loving Story, discussion led by Dr. Malia McAndrew
2.25 – Slavery by Another Name, discussion led by Dr. Terry Mills