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Poster for evening of arts and letters

Evening of Arts and Letters

Join us as we engage the community through Artistic & Literary Expressions. Come and reflect on the full range of human experiences through literature, visual arts, music, and film. Projects profiling cultural heritage and patterns of social and political behavior will be presented by local artists, as well as faculty, staff and students affiliated with … Read more
Poster for C A A S power hour lecture

CAAS Power Hour Lecture: Empire State of Mind

Join Dr. Kenton Rambsy, an expert in Black Digital Studies, for a thought-provoking event that will explore the intersections of Black culture and digital technologies. This session will offer valuable insights into how to understand and apply Black Digital Studies in the context of current events. Attendees will learn how to critically engage with digital … Read more
Poster for 4th annual C A A S opening lecture

4th Annual CAAS Opening Lecture

Backing Black & the Blue aims to address the topic of police encounters that have been recently documented with persons of color and provide students and community members with information that will allow them to be more informed and comfortable when interacting with law enforcement personnel.
Poster for Juneteenth lecture

CAAS Juneteenth Lecture

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth through observation of this historical milestone for African Americans. A film will be screened followed by discussion led by Dr. Safisha Hill. The event is free and open to the public and refreshment will be served. Juneteenth or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves … Read more
Postor for C A A S Honors 2015

CAAS Honors 2015

Join us for an end of the year celebration to recognize the achievements and contributions of CAAS students, faculty & staff, and community supporters! FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 || 6:00-7:30 PME.H. HEREFORD UNIVERSITY CENTER, RIO GRANDE BALLROOM300 WEST FIRST STREET, ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Poster for critical conditions 2015

Critical Conditions 2015

The purpose of the panel is to highlight the minority health condition. This panel will discuss their research as it relates to noncommunicable diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. After the presentations, there will be a Q&A followed by an informal reception. Featuring presenters: Valene GarrAmerican Diabetes AssociationRead2WinInstitute for Broadening Participation Biology Joniqua Howard, PhDUTA … Read more