Check out this week's events being held at Eastern Michigan University and around Ypsilanti.
Pamper Her - Feb. 13
Join Kings of Color in an event dedicated to pampering. Free massages will be provided while products and services such as facials, skin care products, and more, will be offered from vendors. The event will take place from 7-9 p.m. in room 300 of the Student Center.
Palentines Day - Feb. 14
Campus Life will be providing cards, flowers, and treats to aid in showing appreciation for others. The supplies are free and will be avaliable from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Student Center.
The Self-Love Soirée - Feb. 14
Active Minds at EMU is hosting an event that will discuss different love languages and different ways to practice and implement self-care. It will take place from 7-9 p.m. in room 320 of the Student Center.
Black History Month presentation by Mayor Brown - Feb. 15
The Department of Africology and African American Studies presents “My Journey to City Hall: Lessons for Aspiring Young Politicians” in Student Center room 208. Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown will speak from 12-2 p.m. about her journey from EMU to politics and more.
Heal Humanity Now - Feb. 15
With Tomay Douglas, a sought-after authority on restorative justice, learn how compassion, awareness, reflexivity, and equity may be utilized to promote important talks, strengthen relationships, and boost favorable results. The program will run from 2-3:30 p.m. in room 208 of the Student Center.
60 Years of Civil Rights - Feb. 15
In the last presentation of the day, EMU's Civil Rights and Social Justice Center is presenting “A Conversation on Race, Policing, & Social Justice: Where Do We Go From Here?" with EMU alumnus Marques Banks.
The event will take place in Student Center Ballroom B at 5 p.m, followed by a panel discussion.
Psychiatric Hospitals and Community Mental Health - Feb. 16
The Psychology Club will be sharing information about professional mental health facilities. Topics such as career-field options and the facilities' services plan to be discussed. The event will be held at 5 p.m. in room 328 of Mark Jefferson and refreshments will be provided.
Aspiring Black Educators Meet & Greet - Feb. 16
Aspiring Black Educators will be hosting an event in which individuals can meet members on the organization's executive board and learn more about the organization. The event will run from 6-7 p.m. in room 320 of the Student Center.
Self Love in Drag - Feb. 16
Gender-fluid fashion as well as drag culture and community will be highlighted during this Campus Life event. Individuals will have the opportunity to watch performances, play trivia, and partake in a student fashion show. The event will take place from 7-10 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.
"Stick Fly" - Feb. 17-19
EMU Theatre is currently performing its run of "Stick Fly." Written by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Randy M. Stewart, "Stick Fly" is a play that follows the LeVay family as they visit their summer home for a weekend.
Covering topics such as race, privilege, and responsibilty, this play is suggested for mature audiences.
Productions will take place at the Legacy Theatre, and showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17-18 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 19. Student admission costs $12.
Tap Into Love with Ypsi Pride: A Storytelling Event - Feb. 17
Ypsi Pride will be hosting a night dedicated to the sharing of love stories. The stories were submitted online, and each story will be shared either by the individual who submitted it or by a host of the event, depending on if anonymity was requested.
The event will take place from 8-11 p.m. at The Tap Room and a $10 donation is suggested.
