Celebration Week 2005/2006

Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Human Relations in collaboration with the Diversity Resource Office, Black Cultural Center, African American Studies and Research Center, Office of the Vice President for Housing and Food Services, and the Boiler Volunteer Network.

Gifts-in-Kind Drive: Donate non-food items to area service agencies by placing them in donation bins located at all University Residences and participating buildings across campus.

Requested items:

Day of Service and Appreciation Luncheon

• Check-in and Continental Breakfast: 9 a.m. (Tarkington Hall)
• Volunteer: 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
• Luncheon: 12:30 — 2:30 p.m. (Tarkington Hall)

Assist area non-profit organizations during the morning, and enjoy fellowship with others at a volunteer appreciation luncheon. Sign up by January 12 with the Boiler Volunteer Network office by calling (765) 496-2450 or stopping by Stewart Center, Room G4.

University Celebration with Keynote Speaker, Nancy Giles

• Nancy Giles, acclaimed CBS Sunday Morning contributor, comedienne, and actress speaks to "Finding Your Voice"
• Presentation of the Purdue University Dreamer Award (about the Dreamer Award)
• Performance by the Purdue Black Voices of Inspiration

7 p.m.
Fowler Hall
Open to the public, free admission

Giles, a self-described "6-foot, 1-inch black woman who's not model thin," was born in Queens, New York, and graduated from Oberlin College. She spent three years with Chicago's esteemed Second City improv troupe. Winner of the Theater World Award for the off-Broadway musical, Mayor, Giles appeared for three seasons as Frankie in the TV drama, China Beach, and played Connie the waitress in the sitcom Delta. She has guest starred on such programs as Spin City, Law & Order, and Fresh Prince. Her movie credits include New York Stories, Big, and Working Girl. Giles also has done radio work.

She is the writer and performer of the one-woman shows, Notes of a Negro Neurotic and Black Comedy; The Wacky Side of Racism. Her acclaimed work on CBS Sunday Morning has provided the largest audience yet for her unique blend of laugh-out-loud humor and common sense wisdom. On topics ranging from popular culture and body image to creativity and racial bias, Giles is a commanding presence.

"I want to make people laugh and I want to entertain them, but I also want to provoke thought and discussion," says Giles.

"Martin Luther King, Jr.: From Individual to Cultural Icon"
A Video Retrospective & Discussion

Presented by the Diversity Resource Office

Stewart Center, Room 313
10:30-11:30 a.m.: Screening: At the River I Stand
12:05-12:55 p.m.: Discussion presented by Professor of Philosophy and African American Studies, Leonard Harris
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Screening: I May Not Get There With You

An evening with Spike Lee
"African American Images in Hollywood"

Presented by the Black Cultural Center

7 p.m.
Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center
Open to the public, free admission

Spike Lee is one of Hollywood's most important and influential filmmakers. Lee's movies have examined diverse and complex issues from race relations to the role of media in contemporary life to political issues.