This February, we invite you to participate in a series of engaging and insightful events commemorating Black History Month. Our focus this year is on remarkable achievements in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and beyond.
These events are designed to celebrate, educate and inspire by highlighting the diverse and significant contributions of Black individuals in our communities and the world. We look forward to sharing these experiences with you and honoring the rich heritage and enduring impact of Black history and culture.
Join us in Sacramento on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the incredible achievements of baseball legend Dusty Baker. John Adams '07 will moderate a discussion with Baker, a former professional baseball outfielder, manager in Major League Baseball and owner of Baker Family Wines. The event is being hosted by the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.
Join us at the Janet Leigh Theatre on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. for an exclusive pre-release screening of "The Space Race," followed by a conversation with trailblazing SpaceX astronaut, afrofuturism artist and geologist Dr. Sian Proctor—the first African-American woman to pilot a spacecraft. This compelling film narrates the journeys of pioneering Black astronauts who overcame the barriers of social injustice to make monumental strides in space exploration. In addition to "The Space Race," we will be previewing NASA's "The Color of Space" series.
This screening and discussion session is a collaborative effort between University of the Pacific, National Geographic Documentary Films and NASA’s DEIA Outreach and Initiatives Office. Don't miss this chance to delve into the inspiring stories of Black astronauts and their profound impact on society: past, present and future.
"Complexity," an award-winning film directed by Cleve Brown '18 and starring Stockton native and "America’s Got Talent" champion Brandon Leake, will be screened at the Janet Leigh Theatre on Feb. 17 at 3 p.m.
A discussion with Brown and Leake will follow the screening. Topics will include the process of making the film, mending the divide between police and citizens impacted by police brutality and healing social divisions in a nation deeply impacted by gun violence. There will be an opportunity for audience questions.
Faculty and students from the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy will facilitate a comprehensive, service-based health fair at Victory In Praise Church in Stockton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Feb. 24. Services provided include blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes testing and immunizations. Blood pressure machines and diabetes monitors will also be provided while supplies last.
