Black August Event
In honor of the 3rd annual Black August at Lewis, join students from the Prison Education Program as they share their creative talents. Through poetry, writing, and other forms of expression, this event centers voices from carceral spaces and reflects on justice, resistance, and the enduring power of Black creativity as a tool for liberation and radical hope. This will be a hyflex event with a Zoom option to join online. .
Event Name: Black August Event. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Lasallian Belonging. Event Locator: 2026-AATVTN.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C.
Third Annual Black at Lewis Welcome Reception
Join us for the Third Annual Black at Lewis Welcome Reception—a dynamic event celebrating Black excellence, leadership, and community at Lewis University. Connect with students, faculty, staff, and alumni as we kick off the year in unity and celebration. All are welcome!
Event Name: Third Annual Black at Lewis Welcome Rece. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Lasallian Belonging. Event Locator: 2026-AATVTQ.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Faculty/Staff Dining Room AS 103C.
Art Reception and Gallery Talk for "Coloring to Heal: Ruth Hong Art
Ruth Hong will be discussing the artwork from the exhibit. .
Event Name: Art Reception and Gallery Talk for "Colo. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AATVHX.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Reception Room FA 127, The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery FA 128, Clifford & Rita Berglund Community Room FA 129.