Events

The Multicultural Center hosts a number of events during the semester. Registration for some events can be found on ENGAGE@KU. Click the button below on the left for a list of this week's events and the right button for more upcoming events posted on Engage. Events are also posted on our IG @kumcc!

Ujima 2026: "From Roots to Riches", Feb. 5-25

The Ujima Conference is our annual February celebration honoring African and Black heritage across campus. In 2026, Ujima will launch a refreshed and exciting format. Instead of a traditional three-day conference, the experience will unfold through a dynamic series of events held throughout the month, highlighting the power, beauty, and lasting impact of Black and African culture. Past, present, and future.

Over the month, students and members of the Golden Bear community are invited to gather for meaningful programs that uplift Black America and the African diaspora through learning, reflection, dialogue, and connection.

This year’s theme, Roots to Riches, encourages participants to explore the value of investing in what comes next, through family, career, community, and legacy. It also centers on long-term vision, preparation, and the importance of passing the torch forward. Together, we will reflect on how history, ancestry, and collective memory shape conversations about generational wealth and sustainability.

Ujima 2026 Schedule

(Dates and times may be subject to change, events may be added. Registration required for some events. Events that are invite-only are indicated.)

Date, Time, Location	Event	Description
Thurs. Feb. 5th, 11am-1pm Multicultural Center	Representation Matters	A mixer for students, faculty, and staff to kick off Ujima 2026. All are welcome.
Tues. Feb. 10th, 11am-1:30pm Multicultural Center	Student Leadership Luncheon (Invite-Only)	This event is invite-only.
Thurs. Feb. 12th, 5-7pm Alvernia University	Founder's Day with Reading NAACP Branch	Join us for a NAACP Founder's Day collaboration with the Reading NAACP branch, Albright, and Alvernia. Registration required to coordinate transportation; more information forthcoming.
Tues. Feb. 17th, 11am-1pm MSU 250	Make & Take with MCC and KUAB	Make some art with this paint-by-numbers event with MCC and KUAB! Light refreshments provided. All are welcome.
Wed. Feb. 18th, 6-11pm Multicultural Center	Ujima House Party	Movie showing of "House Party" (6-8pm) followed by a house party at the MCC (8-11pm)! All are welcome.
Thurs. Feb. 19th, 11am Multicultural Center	Ujima FDI Faculty Lecture Series	More information forthcoming!
Sat. Feb. 21st, all day Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg	Trip to Bloomsburg University's Sankofa Conference	Attending Bloomsburg University's annual Sankofa Conference. Registration required in advance to coordinate transportation. More information forthcoming.
Wed. Feb. 25th, 10am-4pm Multicultural Center	Constitution Exhibit, "13th" Showing, Post-Film Discussion	Constitution exhibit will be on display from 10am-4pm. Documentary screening of “13^th” will be 12-2pm, and post-film discussion 2:30-4pm. Please feel free to drop in throughout the day. All are welcome.

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