Collin College Hosts Black History Month Events

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Collin College will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events hosted by the Collin College Black American Awareness Committee (BAAC) throughout the month of February. This year’s national theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations.”

“A Century of Black History Commemorations” Art Posters Display

Visit the Collin College Celina Campus to view art posters that highlight this year’s national Black History Month theme.

Time/date: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 2

Celina Campus North Lobby, 2505 Kinship Parkway in Celina

 

Speaker Presentation: “100 Years of Educating and Inspiring” 

Historian, Mr. Sam Collins III, will present a discussion titled “100 Years of Educating and Inspiring.” This presentation focuses on a century of illuminating Black History about people, places, and events that are the foundation on which we build hope for a better future.

Time/date: 10-11:15 a.m. on Feb. 3

McKinney Campus Conference Center, 2400 Community Ave. in McKinney

Livestream Viewing:

Wylie Campus Conference Center, Room F110, 391 Country Club Road in Wylie

Plano Campus, Black Box Theatre, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano

 

Panel Discussion: African American Fraternities

Join members of Collin College for a panel discussion on the history, mission, and achievements of African American fraternities and sororities.

Time/date: 3-4 p.m. on Feb. 10
Frisco Campus Founders Hall, Room 249, 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco

 

Film Screening: “A Wrinkle in Time”

The Ava DuVernay film, “A Wrinkle in Time” will be presented followed by a panel discussion led by Collin College staff and faculty. Free pizza and soft drinks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Time/date: 7-9:45 p.m. on Feb. 12

McKinney Campus Conference Center, 2400 Community Ave. in McKinney

 

Speaker Presentation: A Century of African American History Month 

Join the BAAC for a retrospective of the past 100 years of African American History Month, hosted by Dr. Chris Redgraves.

Time/date: 3-4 p.m. on Feb. 24

Frisco Campus Founders Hall, Room 249, 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco

 

Districtwide Douglass Visions’ African American Museum Exhibit Event 

Join the celebration and visit the Douglass Visions’ African American Museum Exhibit at various Collin College campuses. This event is in collaboration with the Collin College Office of Student Engagement, the Collin College BAAC, the Credit Union of Texas, and the Douglass Visions’ Committee, Inc.

Celina Campus, Room 110 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 9

Wylie Campus Student Center Atrium – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 10

Farmersville Campus Atrium – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 12

Frisco Campus Conference Center – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 16

Technical Campus Building A (First Floor) – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb 18

McKinney Campus Andrea-Mennen Welcome Center – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 19

 

Collin College serves approximately 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, and a new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu. 

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