Day of Inclusion and Music Highlight MSC Programs - Week of November 11th

This Week in the MSC we're primed for Wednesday's Day of Engagement programs. This year Texas A&M University has been commemorating the 50th anniversary of the decision, by General James Earl Rudder, to admit African-Americans and women to the university. The Day of Engagement is the culmination of the university's Inclusion programming, and the MSC is participating with a couple of programs designed to engage students and encourage them to reflect on pioneering efforts to provide universal access to the benefits of higher education.

Julian Bond

Ernesto Cortes, Jr. '63

A Meeting of Young Activists

Julian Bond, a leader of the civil rights movement from its earliest days in the 1960s, and Ernesto Cortes, Jr. '63, who has received the Heinz Award in Public Policy in recognition for his work training community leaders, are scheduled to participate in a discussion program in the MSC Bethancourt Ballroom on Wednesday night at 6pm.  Prior to their appearance, however, Mr. Bond and Mr. Cortes will meet with students in a small group setting where they will discuss their earliest days as activists. This is a tremendous opportunity for students to meet with two of the leading activists of our time. The program begins at 5pm in MSC 2406.

A Day of Music

On Thursday the theme changes to music. MSC Town Hall's Lunchbox Concert series welcomes the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, a self-described "steel drum jazz fusion power trio." Bring your lunch to Rudder Plaza and get a taste of something different. The show begins at noon.

Later that evening MSC WBAC's Started from the Bottom Now We're Where? program takes a closer look at rap music's influence on the black community and culture. The program, which features a panel discussion, begins at 7pm in PSY 108.

Comics and Zines Too!

If you like comics then you should take some time to visit the MSC Reynolds Gallery on the 2nd floor. The MSC Visual Arts Committee's current exhibition Speed Bump: Dave Coverly collects some of his best one-panel comics. And if you're interested in creating your own DIY publication then come to our Comic and Zine Workshop on Thursday at 6pm in the gallery. Email VAC advisor Eric Clausen to register for the workshop.