For University of Connecticut students, faculty and staff looking for things to do, the university’s African American Cultural Center has several events going on.
At 5 p.m. tonight the AACC is hosting a game night, offering free food to those who attend.
The event will be held in room 104 in the student union building.
Game night is completely free and attendees are encouraged to bring friends along. Card games, board games and more will be offered, along with snacks and drinks.
There will be prizes for select games and competitions given out to top ranking competitors.
Also at 5 p.m. tomorrow night there is an AACC event for UConn faculty and staff. The organization will be hosting a happy hour at Soul Biala in Hartford.
The event is geared towards connecting African American faculty and staff, to unwind from the week and connect with one another.
There will be free appetizers and a cash bar for those who wish to purchase drinks.
Registration is required, but easy to do on the event webpage.
The AACC has events lined up Monday through Wednesday of next week, along with university wide events which their calendar promotes, including an information session on the BOLD program.
BOLD is a women’s leadership program offering funding and scholarships to students. The session will be held in Mchugh on Monday from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
On Wednesday the AACC is hosting an Africana book talk from 2:00 p.m until 3:15 p.m.
The event will be held in the Austin Building, room 217, however there is also a virtual option.
The talk will be led by Africana studies and English professors who have each published books regarding the topics.
While this month is Black History Month, the AACC is open throughout the school year and hosts events weekly. Their office is located on the fourth floor of the Student Union.
More information about the center, their mission and events can be found on their website.