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JANUARY 20, 2006 IVY TECH GARY CAMPUS PLANS AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY EVENTS Gary—The student government association (SGA) of the Gary campus Ivy Tech Community College Northwest, 1440 E. 35th Avenue, will host a month-long celebration of African-American History Month beginning February 1st. The month will include the free showing and discussion of African-American films each Wednesday from noon until 2 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room. Student voter registration will follow the films. The SGA has also placed on reserve in the Ivy Tech library the book, “Inner City Miracle” that details the life and success of TV Judge Greg Mathis. It is suggested reading for the month of February. Light refreshments will be provided. Feature films highlighted during February are:

Wednesday – February 1st
Something the Lord Made
Starring Mos Def and Alan Rickman
Something the Lord Made tells the emotional true story of two men who defied the rules of their time to launch a medical revolution, set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South.

Wednesday – February 8th
Crash
Starring Don Cheadle, Terrence Howard, Larenz Tate, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillion, Michael Pena
This urban thriller tracks the volatile intersection of a multiethnic cast of characters struggling to overcome their fears as they careen in and out of one another’s lives.

Wednesday, February 15th
In My Country
Starring Samuel L. Jackson
British film about South African government’s treatment of hate crimes

Wednesday, February 22nd
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Starring Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Shemar Moore, Tyler Perry Charles, an attorney, and Helen, the devoted wife, seem to have everything, money, and a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. But just as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes a twist.

Marketing & Communications Karen Williams, Executive Director kwilliam@ivytech.edu
219-981-4454 Jeri Lamkin, Associate Director jshields@ivytech.edu
219-464-8514 Nikia Blakely, Assistant Director nhammond@ivytech.edu
219-981-4940 John Niemann, Multi-Media Specialist jniemann@ivytech.edu
219-981-1111 x2201 Rosa Rodriguez, Secretary rrodrigu@ivytech.edu
219-981-4419

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