Event: Fresh Friday Date: Friday, September 16, 2016
Summary: I his event was hosted by SGA. Class debates are designed to create an opportunity for candidates running for SGA positions to showcase their competency among their peers.
Event: Freshmen Pageant (First-Year) Date: Friday, September 16, 2016
Summary: This event was hosted by Miss and Mr. Kentucky State University. This event is designed to provide first-year students an opportunity to showcase their talents among their peers and a panel of judges for the Miss or Mr. Freshman title and eligibility to participate with the Royal Court. Two female and two male students participated in pageant.
Event: National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Celebration Date: September 15 to October 15
Summary: The Office of Residence Life facilitated programs in observance of Hispanic and Latino Heritage month. The events included dance lessons, movie viewings, and celebratory event.
Event: 14: Dred Scott, Wong Kim Ark & Vanessa Lopez (Movie Discussion) Date: September 22, 2016
Summary: The documentary film 14: Dred Scott, Wong Kim Ark & Vanessa Lopez explores the recurring question about who has the right to be an American citizen. 14 examines the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment through compelling personal stories and historical data. The story is told through the lives of three ordinary and extraordinary American families who changed history by their courageous challenges to the powerful status quo – Dred and Harriet Scott, Wong Kim Ark and Rosario and Vanessa Lopez.
Event Evaluations Result: 21 students attended the event. 16 Students responded to the survey
This event helped me learn more about the 14th Amendment: 75% Strongly Agree 25% Agree
This event helped me understand the effects the 14th Amendment had on the social status of people in America. 68.8% Strongly Agree 31.3% Agree
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