Fall 2008

Halloween in the Caribbean
September 29, 2008
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
Discussing cultural practices, myths, folklores, stories etc. that present
mystical characters/creatures like those exhibited during Halloween.

All Around the World
November 8, 2008
10:00pm to 2:00am
Lerner Party Space (Alfred Lerner Hall)
Ticket Price: $5.00
The Caribbean Students Association and the Black Students Organization collaborate
to bring you a poppin' post-midterm party with R&B, Reggae, Hip-Hop and Reggaeton.

The Socioeconomic Situation of the Caribbean Islands
November 12, 2008
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
Discussion about the current state of the Caribbean economy, looking
specifically at CARICOM and its role in the global economy.

Caribbean Connection
November 19, 2008
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
C555 (Alfred Lerner Hall)
An opportunity to build campus relations between cultural groups.
Food/ Games between CSA and SOL G-bodies.

Farewell Party
December 3, 2008
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
A farewell dinner before holiday break

Spring 2009

2Dollarama
January 23, 2009
10:00 pm to 2:00am
Lerner Party Space
Ticket Price: $2.00
One of the hottest parties on campus-only $2.00!

Caribbean Entrepreneurship
January 28, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
Discussing surrounding Caribbean owned businesses in both the Caribbean and the US
as well as the notion of Caribbeans being predisposed to the field of entrepreneurship.

Caribbean Folklore
February 4, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
Caribbean authors and traditional stories

Caribbean Cuisine
February 11, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Lerner Student Kitchen
Students learn to cook Caribbean cuisine

Afro-Latino Discussion
February 18, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
Students discuss Afro-Latino culture/ traditions/race/ sexuality/ tensions.
What does it mean to be Afro-Latino?

The Haitian Revolution
February 25, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
C555 (Alfred Lerner Hall)

Games Night
March 4, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
A meeting where we will quiz our General Body members
on material learned in past meetings

Study Break
March 11, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
A break from studies for our General Body;
food and entertainment.

Caribbean Women
March 25, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
A lesson about the lives of women in the Caribbean:
women in everyday life, historical figures, professionals

Salsa Lessons
April 1, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
A collaboration with Sabor to teach the General Body
how to dance Salsa.

Caribbean Culture Show
April 3, 2009
8:00pm to 10:00pm
Alfred Lerner Auditorium
Ticket Price: $5.00
A showcase which involves a display of performaces
that represent Caribbean cultures.

African Drumming Class
March 8, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
Our General Body will be taught
different Caribbean drumming techniques.

Caribbean Contemporary Political Leaders
April 15, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
Our General Body will learn about various
contemporary political leaders of Caribbean heritage.

Caribbean Religion
April 22, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
A night where our General Body will learn about
different Caribbean religions.

Farewell Party
April 22, 2009
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Malcolm X Lounge (Hartley Hall)
This will be our last General Body meeting for the academic year.
We will host a dinner party.