Events

The Department of African American Studies and The SoulFolk Collective host monthly events during the Fall and Spring semesters. We offer professional development opportunities, hold spaces to foster community, and bring award-winning guests to campus for public lectures.

Events

Sep 9

Welcome Lunch & In Dialogue
September 9, 2026 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sep 18

Ethnic Studies mixer
September 18, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Oct 1

Fill the Hill: 2026 Fundraising Campaign
October 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – October 2, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Support our work.
Oct 5

Afropean
October 5, 2026 (all day) Learn more.
Oct 28

In Dialogue with J.M. Harper
October 28, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Oct 29

“Soul Patrol” Screening (Collaboration with Cinematheque)
October 29, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Feb 19

2027 Student Symposium
February 19, 2027 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Learn more.

More events

Flyer for the 2027 Student Symposium, showcasing Ella Baker as the year's iconic figure. Flyer reads: "Participation is open to undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline whose work centers or intersects with Black studies and Black people." The 2027 African American Studies Symposium will be held on Friday, February 19th.