2004 Special Events

Wednesday, August 25

"The Words and Music of James McBride"
Lecture/Jazz Concert Kick-off Event
Featuring James McBride, Author of The Color of Water
McBride is an author, a journalist, a composer and an accomplished jazz musician. He will discuss his memoir, and also perform with his jazz quartet.
East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 7:30 p.m.
Albert A. White Performing Arts Theater; 819 Abbott Rd.

Thursday, August 26

University Welcome for Incoming MSU Students
featuring James McBride
Wharton Center , Great Hall; 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Engagement Sessions for Incoming Students

Thursday, August 26

Engagement Session for Incoming Students

"4.0 Paper Tips in 40 Minutes"

The Color of Water will be used as the basis for demonstrating library search techniques (MSU Libraries)

313 Bessey Hall; 9:30 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 3:10 p.m.

Friday, August 27

Engagement Session for Incoming Students
"Being Jewish, Being Christian, Being African-American, Being White -- and Being Human" (Hillel and Jewish Studies)
In this session Ken Waltzer, the Director of MSU's Jewish Studies program, will explore the book and what it says to us about Jews, African-Americans, Southerners, Northerners, parents, and children, and, most important, about making lives of our own.

222 Erickson Hall; 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Friday, August 27

Engagement Session for Incoming Students

"The Many Sides of James McBride's Mom" (Women's Resource Center)

224 Erickson Hall; 11:30 a.m.

Friday, August 27

"Emerging Identities: A Review of The Color of Water (Office of Racial and Ethnic Student Affairs)

226 Erickson Hall; 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 9

"Beating the Odds: The Resiliency of the Family"
Why do certain families and children succeed against incredible odds? Is it nature, nurture, or just luck?
East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Rd.; 7:00 p.m.

Panelists: L. Annette Abrams, Director, Outreach Partnerships, MSU

                 Rev. Caroline Stacey, Rector, All Saints Episcopal Church

                 Francisco Villaruel, Professor,

                 Dept. of Family and Child Ecology

Friday, September 10

"We Are Family"
Family Fun Fest for all ages featuring crafts, games, music and food. Explore ways to trace your family history and chronicle your roots.
MSU Union; lawn and first floor in the food court area. (If raining, events scheduled for lawn will be moved to Parlor A,B & C)

5-7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 10

"We Shall Overcome"

Film Showing at SCENE Metrospace

303 Abbott Road; 7:00- 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 14

"Our Past/Our Future: The Search for Our Roots in Today's Society"
What motivates people to search for their roots? Panelists will discuss the popularity of memoirs, journaling, genealogy and scrapbooking.
Barnes & Noble, 333 East Grand River; downstairs study area; 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 18

Teen-ealogy: Shake Your Family Tree
Open to all in grades 7-12. Find out how to learn about your ancestors with Carole Callard, Genealogy Librarian at the Library of Michigan. Register at the East Lansing Public Library (351-2420).
East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Rd.; 1-2 p.m.

Monday, September 20

"Book Talk" Reading Group (register by calling 351-2420)
East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Rd.; 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, September 21

Reading Group (register by calling 351-2420)
East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Rd. ; 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 23

"Fifty Years After Brown v. Board of Education: Where Are We Now?"
How has access to educational opportunities changed in the last 50 years? Travel the journey of the last half century with panelists who will reflect on the progress, problems and potential.
Erickson Kiva, MSU campus; 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 30

"The Face in the Mirror: Living in a Multicultural or Multiracial Family"
How are multicultural families changing the American demographic? Panelists will offer personal reflection on their experiences.
East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Rd.; 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 6

"One Book" Finale
Barnes & Noble, 333 East Grand River; 7:00 p.m.
Winners of Barnes & Noble essay contest announcement
Closing ceremony

ADA accommodation is available on request with two weeks' notice, Call (517) 355-5633.