ECC/T Calendar of Events: January 17th

Antebellum Slavery and Freedom, 1528-1865: The Paradox of Race and Liberty in the West
7:00pm | Kane Hall Room 130, UW Seattle Campus
Throughout the history of the United States, The American West or “the frontier” as it has popularly been known, has always symbolized both freedom and opportunity, a place where one’s past could be forgotten and where race, gender, ethnicity, or class were removed as barriers to individual success. Yet viewing western history through the eyes of African Americans renders a different history. Race mattered, even in the West. Ultimately the paradox of race and liberty could be found in the institution of slavery which existed legally not only in Texas, Utah and the Indian Territory but illegally in much of the rest of the region including California and Oregon. This lecture will explore the contradiction between the carefully crafted image of freedom in the West and the reality of human bondage across much of the region.
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Body Fair
10:00am-2:00pm | HUB 200

Free Yoga Class
2:00pm-3:00pm | HUB 201

Meet Jessica Weiner
6:00pm-8:00pm | Kane 120

Polynesian Student Alliance General Meeting
7:00pm-9:00pm | Asian/Pacific Islander Room
To establish unity amongst Polynesian students, promote Polynesian cultural identity through song and dance, and outreach, recruit and retain Polynesian high school students.

National Society of Black Engineers General Meeting
5:30pm-7:00pm | Black Room
NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

Alpha Phi Alpha General Meeting
7:00pm-9:00pm | Black Room - South

Sikh Student Association General Meeting
3:30pm-5:00pm | Chicano Room

Hispanic Scholars Fund General Meeting
5:00pm-7:00pm | Chicano Room
To enrich the community of Hispanic students, faculty, and professionals through leadership, mentorship, and community outreach.

Chi Sigma Alpha General Meeting
7:00pm-9:00pm | Chicano Room

African Student Association General Meeting
4:30pm-5:30pm | Native American Room
ASA is a diverse group of African students who's mission is to unify the African students body within the University of Washington. ASA strives to reach out to African youth in obtaining higher education. Through outreach programs, community service and social events ASA provides support for African students on campus beyond.

Lambda Theta Alpha General Meeting
6:00pm-9:00pm | Native American Room
For the Sisterhood of Lambda Theta Alpha is about rising above the superficiality of the Greek System. It is to achieve our goals of community advancement, and to do so in Unison It is to support one another in our endeavors, struggles, and challenges. It is to appreciate and embrace the diversity of our backgrounds.