Upcoming Events

Celebrating Black History Month

Annual Black History Month Lecture:

Professor Emeritus Keith Knutson

Slavery in Maryland: What Keith Knutson Didn't Know When Teaching U.S. History 111

February 12 | 6:30 PM | NRC 196

This engaging and education lecture will explore how enslaved families helped to build the Catholic Church in Maryland, from the colony's founding in 1634.

Co-sponsored by DEI, the Sister Thea Bowman Center, and BSO (Black Student Organization)

Coffee and Conversation: Allyship

February 12 | 3:30-4:30 PM | The Inclusion Center, NRC 447

Join Professor Emeritus Keith Knutson and leaders from Viterbo's Black Student Organization for a dynamic discussion about what allyship means in our modern world. Part of the Black History Month Lecture event. 

"Just Mercy" film screening

February 15 | 7 PM | NRC 196

"Just Mercy" (2019) is the powerful true story that follows lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) as he fights to overturn the wrongful conviction of Walter McMillian (Jaime Foxx), a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Based on Bryan Stevenson's 2014 memoir, "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption."

Co-sponsored by DEI, Sister Thea Bowman Center, WAVU, and BSO

Viterbo's Black History Month Community, Networking, and Trivia Celebration

February 26 | 4 PM | NRC Lobby 

This free event is the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, enjoy great food, and test your knowledge of Black history for a chance to win prizes! Gather a team or come solo—everyone is welcome to celebrate, learn, and have fun together. 

Co-sponsored by DEI, the Sister Thea Bowman Center, and BSO (Black Student Organization)