Upcoming Events
Please join us
for a Women’s History Month Tea honoring Women
Shaping a Sustainable Future.
In recognition of
Women’s History Month, we are bringing together a distinguished group of women
whose leadership, vision, and commitment are helping to shape a more
sustainable future.
You have been thoughtfully selected to receive this personal invitation, and we
would be honored to celebrate your contributions alongside fellow leaders and
changemakers. This intimate gathering offers an opportunity to connect with an
accomplished community of women, donors, and distinguished guests who are
driving meaningful impact and inspiring progress.
Thursday,
March 26, 2026
10 AM – 11:30 AM
E-Lounge
Attire: Tea-party inspired elegance (classic tea attire, garden-chic)
Enter Building through F Building
Space
is limited. Register is Now Closed. For more information contact jpatterson3@govst.edu
We look forward to celebrating with you soon!
The Governors State University Foundation
If you are unable to attend, we invite you to consider supporting GovState
scholarships that empower students leading sustainability-focused work. Donate here.
Black History Education Symposium
“A Century of Black History Commemorations”
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 5
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Governors State University, 1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484
This special day at GovState features nationally and internationally recognized historians, artists, cultural leaders, and students coming together for an engaging, interactive experience. From a powerful keynote and student panel to dance, stepping, and conversations about food, wellness, and culture, this Symposium offers meaningful ways to connect with Black history—past and present.
- • Attend one session or the entire day
- • Engage with dynamic speakers and performers
- • Celebrate Black history through education, culture, and community
Everyone is welcome. Come for what interests you—and stay for what inspires you.
Schedule of Events
10 A.M. Doors Open, Location: Engbretson Hall
10:15 A.M. Theme Keynote: A Century of Black History Commemorations, Location: Engbretson Hall
Marshaunda Dixon
Historian & Founder, Your ATL Tours
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11 A.M. Food For Your Soul, Location: Engbretson Hall
Jeremy Joyce
Founder, Black People Eats, LLC
Learn more
12 P.M. Dancing Through the Great Migration, Location: Center for Performing Arts
1:15 P.M. Dancing Through the Great Migration: Talk-Back Session, Location: Engbretson Hall
Kia S. Smith
Founder, Director, and Choreographer, South Chicago Dance Theatre
Learn more
2 P.M. Student Panel Discussion, Location: Engbretson Hall
GovState Students reflect on Black history, identity, community, and leadership
3:30 P.M. Steppin@GovState, Location: Hall of Governors
2025 - 2026 Cultural Events Calendar
September
9/19 Hispanic Student Success PD
9/24 Lunch and Learn
9/29 - 9/30 IRJ Pre-Conference
9/30 Retention Mini Grant Due
9/30 Sign Language Workshop
October
10/1 - 10/3 International Restorative Justice Conference
10/8 Lunch and Learn
10/10 Hispanic Heritage Month Symposium
10/22 Lunch and Learn
10/22 Sign Language Workshop
November
11/6 Native American Event
11/12 Lunch and Learn
TBD Campus Climate Survey
December
12/10 L&L: Human Rights
12/18 DEIC Retreat
January
1/20 National Day of Racial Healing
1/22 MLK Breakfast
1/28 Lunch and Learn
1/30 World Hijab Day
February
2/11 Lunch and Learn
2/19 Black History Symposium
2/25 Lunch and Learn
March
3/11 Lunch and Learn
3/12 Developmental Disability Symposium
3/25 Lunch and Learn
3/26 Women History Month Tea
April
4/8 Lunch and Learn
4/22 Lunch and Learn
4/22 Arab American Event
4/22 Safe-Zone Training
May
5/7 World Diversity Day Event
5/7 Asian American Event
June
6/1 Mini-Grant Duet
6/11 Chicago Southland Educator Consortium Conference
6/19 Juneteenth
August
8/1 - 8/31 National Civility Month