The University of Arkansas at Monticello will celebrate Black History Month with a weeklong slate of activities Feb. 13-17, according to Clay Brown, vice chancellor for Student Affairs.

   The week’s events will include historical displays, a lecture and Valentine's Day Ball. A complete list of activities follows:

   Monday, Feb. 13
   National Pan-Hellenic Council Displays
   University Center Green Room 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
   The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated is currently composed of nine international Greek letter sororities and fraternities who promote interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information, and engage in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

   Tuesday, Feb. 14
   Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
   Valentine’s Day Ball
   University Center Capitol Room 8 p.m.

   Wednesday, Feb. 15
   Yewande
   Multicultural Lecture- Performance
   University Center Green Room noon - 1:30 p.m.
   "A Journey of Spirit" embraces cultural differences, eradicates stereotypes and encourages greater understanding. Because music is not just lyrics, beats or cleaver rhymes, but history that has shaped music throughout time.

   Thursday, Feb. 16
   Save-A-Life Tour
   High-Impact Alcohol Awareness Program
   U.C. Green Room 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
   An immersive multi-screen state-of-the-art drunk driving simulator allows people to experience firsthand how alcohol impairs driving skills. Each participant receives a "ticket" showing the number of violations committed during their simulation and an "I'll Take the Keys" bracelet.

  Friday, Feb. 17
   African-American History Cinema
   A display of African-American History in Hollywood
   U.C. Green Room 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 

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