Mount Vernon, WA — Skagit Valley College will host a series of events in observance of Black History Month. The college has organized these events in recognition of the sacrifices of African Americans and to honor their contributions. Activities include movie screenings for students, a Mardi Gras celebration for students and employees, and a workshop open to the public. 

 

List of Events | Feb. 1-March 1 

Thurs., Feb. 1: Movie Screening 

  • Mount Vernon campus: Diversity Center, Knutzen Cardinal Center | 11 a.m. 
  • Whidbey Island campus: Oak Hall 223 | 11:30 a.m. 

 

Tues., Feb. 6: Disrupting Anti-Blackness Workshop 

  • Mount Vernon campus: Diversity Center, Knutzen Cardinal Center | 11 a.m. 
  • This event is free and open to the public. 

 

Mardi Gras Celebration 

  • Whidbey Island campus: Oak Hall Lobby, Mon., Feb. 12 | 11 a.m. 
  • Mount Vernon campus: Cafeteria, Knutzen Cardinal Center, Tues., Feb. 13 | 11 a.m. 

 

Thurs., Feb. 15: Movie Screening 

  • Mount Vernon campus: Diversity Center, Knutzen Cardinal Center | 11 a.m. 
  • Whidbey Island campus: Oak Hall 233 | 11:30 a.m. 

 

Tues., Feb. 20: Campus Climate Talk Circle 

  • Mount Vernon campus: Multipurpose Room, Knutzen Cardinal Center | 1 p.m. 
  • Whidbey Island campus: Oak Hall 306 | 1 p.m. 

 

Thurs., Feb. 22: “Remember the Titans” Movie Screening 

  • Mount Vernon campus: Diversity Center, Knutzen Cardinal Center | 11 a.m. 
  • Whidbey Island campus: Oak Hall 233 | 11:30 a.m. 

 

Wed., Feb. 28: Basketball Black History Month Night 

  • Women’s Basketball Game: DuVall Pavilion | 5 p.m. 
  • Men’s Basketball Game: DuVall Pavilion | 7 p.m. 
  • These events are open to the public.  

 

Thurs., Feb. 29: Movie Screening 

  • Mount Vernon campus: Diversity Center, Knutzen Cardinal Center | 11 a.m. 
  • Whidbey Island campus: Oak Hall 233 | 11:30 a.m. 

 

Tickets to the basketball games are $8 for adults $5 for senior citizens, military, and non-SVC students, and free to all SVC students, staff, faculty, and children under age 15. 

 

The SVC Student Life and Student Equity and Inclusion offices are sponsoring the Black History Month events. Students can learn more about what movies are showing by visiting the center for student leadership, equity, and community canvas shell. 

 

For more information about these events, contact Director of Student Equity and Inclusion Services Rick Flores at rick.flores@skagit.edu. 

 

For directions and a map to both campuses, visit skagit.edu/campus. 

 

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