This Is News To Me - February 23rd, 2021

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Stair Climbing Challenge

Monday, February 22 at 8:00am to Friday, February 26 at 11:55pm

Fitness Center, 805 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501, United States Link

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Join the Fitness Center as we host our first program of the semester -- the Stair Climbing Challenge! The challenge is simple -- to see how far you travel climbing stairs in the week.

Sign up at the Front Desk starting on Monday! We just need to know your name, ID Number, and your UPIKE Email. To participate, all you have to do is take a photo of the Workout Summary page after you complete your workout and show the front desk attendant so that they can capture your details.

We will tally up the results at the end of the week to see who racked up the most throughout the week! The winner will receive a $25 Gift Card to Amazon. Open to All Faculty, Staff, and Students.

Rules and Additional information will be available on Monday at the Front Desk!

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Reaching Your Dreams and Leading for Victory

Tuesday, February 23 11:00am - 12:00pm

147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, KY 41501, United States Link

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Join us as we hear from division one South Carolina State head men’s basketball coach Murray Garvin, who was born and raised in Pikeville as he discusses how to reach your dreams & lead with confidence.

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CRU Worship and Bible Study

Tuesday, February 23 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Faith Life Market , 130 Division Street, Pikeville, KY 41501, United States Link

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Join CRU for worship and bible study at Faith Life Market

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Black Card Revoked

Tuesday, February 23 8:30pm - 9:30pm

Student Lounge , 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, KY 41501, United States Link

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Fun and nostalgia-filled game celebrating American black popular culture.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 101: Celebrating Resilience and Moving Forward - Dr. Jodi Merriday

Wednesday, February 24 6:30pm - 7:30pm

147 Sycamore Street Center for Student Engagement, Wickham Hall, Pikeville, KY 41501, United States Link

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This session will explore race, ethnicity and the African-American experience to facilitate cross-racial and cross-cultural dialogue about identity, privilege, bias and prejudice. Participants will be taught: 1) how to approach conversations about race and culture with openness; 2) how to engage conversations that are racially sensitive; 3) receive coaching on how inclusivity works; and 4) learn how to agree to disagree without exhibiting intolerance.
The learning outcomes of this session include: 1) increasing racial and ethnic sensitivity and awareness; 2) bridging cross-racial understanding; 3) strengthening inclusion and a sense of community that appreciates difference; and 4) enabling the capacity of participants to have conversations about race and ethnicity with competence.

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Black Greek Poets presents: Women And Queer Representation in Black History and the Movement Today.

Thursday, February 25 7:30pm - 9:15pm

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Black Greek Poets will be engaging students through poetry for Black History month and touching on the topics of women and queer representation in history but also the present.

Learning Outcomes: To educate students on the representation of the LGBTQIA+ in the black culture. Also showcase the importance of women in the black culture and how they are taken for granted.
 

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Tron Laser Tag

Friday, February 26 8:00pm - 11:55pm

Appalachian Center for the Arts ( Old Jenny Wiley Theater) in Pikeville. Link

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Compete in the indoor laser tag.