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Across Campus - A Photo Essay

Staff from the Office of Intercultural Relations, along with student organizations and community groups hosted a variety of Black History Month Events on campus. This week's gallery features some of these events that included plays, music, cultural dances, conferences and a closing lecture series. Photos by Chuck Thomas

Celebrating Black History Month

The Ebony Impact Gospel Choir, established in 1977, was one of the first African-American student organizations on Old Dominion University's campus. Known for its vibrant expressions of faith through song and dance, the choir is celebrating 40 years at ODU. Photo Courtesy Ebony Impact

Celebrating Black History Month

Ebony Impact Gospel Choir celebrated their 40th Anniversary with a concert in Webb Center February 18. The choir was founded by Carolyn McCollum, coordinator of Freshman Success at Old Dominion, and Carolyn Bell to help create a familiar environment for African-American students on the campus. Photo Courtesy Ebony Impact

Celebrating Black History Month

On February 2, award-winning journalist and former National Public Radio host Michele Norris spoke as part of the President's Lecture Series to kick off Black History Month events at Old Dominion University. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Celebrating Black History Month

As part of the Global Café on February 16, Old Dominion University graduate student Kevin Muchiri points out his hometown of Kenya. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Celebrating Black History Month

The Kenyan flag is displayed during the Global Café lecture sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Relations. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Celebrating Black History Month

The Rho Nu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, one of the country’s oldest black sororities, presented its new members at a presentation February 26, on the campus of Old Dominion University. Photo Elyse Penn/ODU

Celebrating Black History Month

During Black History Month, Aiyanne Payne, President of the Rho Nu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, presents the spring probates, the newest members who provide an oral history, reveal who they are and often perform a step dance. Photo Elyse Penn/ODU

Celebrating Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, the Women's Center hosted AfroBeats. Ghanaian-born Zumba instructor, Rita Cohen, dances to African inspired Latin rhythms. David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Celebrating Black History Month

Honors College Dean David Metzger talks with Corina Clark about her vibrant paintings. Clark is a recent graduate of Old Dominion University’s Fine Arts program. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Celebrating Black History Month

Artist Corina Clark is the subject of her own painting on display at the Undergraduate Research Day in the lobby of the Perry Library. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The Ebony Impact Gospel Choir, established in 1977, was one of the first African-American student organizations on Old Dominion University's campus. Known for its vibrant expressions of faith through song and dance, the choir is celebrating 40 years at ODU. Photo Courtesy Ebony Impact

Ebony Impact Gospel Choir celebrated their 40th Anniversary with a concert in Webb Center February 18. The choir was founded by Carolyn McCollum, coordinator of Freshman Success at Old Dominion, and Carolyn Bell to help create a familiar environment for African-American students on the campus. Photo Courtesy Ebony Impact

On February 2, award-winning journalist and former National Public Radio host Michele Norris spoke as part of the President's Lecture Series to kick off Black History Month events at Old Dominion University. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

As part of the Global Café on February 16, Old Dominion University graduate student Kevin Muchiri points out his hometown of Kenya. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

The Kenyan flag is displayed during the Global Café lecture sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Relations. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

The Rho Nu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, one of the country’s oldest black sororities, presented its new members at a presentation February 26, on the campus of Old Dominion University. Photo Elyse Penn/ODU

During Black History Month, Aiyanne Payne, President of the Rho Nu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, presents the spring probates, the newest members who provide an oral history, reveal who they are and often perform a step dance. Photo Elyse Penn/ODU

In honor of Black History Month, the Women's Center hosted AfroBeats. Ghanaian-born Zumba instructor, Rita Cohen, dances to African inspired Latin rhythms. David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Honors College Dean David Metzger talks with Corina Clark about her vibrant paintings. Clark is a recent graduate of Old Dominion University’s Fine Arts program. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Artist Corina Clark is the subject of her own painting on display at the Undergraduate Research Day in the lobby of the Perry Library. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

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