February 1999 Several events have been scheduled in February as part of Black History Month at Bemidji State University. The celebration begins with an opening ceremony at noonFebruary 1 in the Beaux Arts Ballroom where the Bemidji Choir will sing a variety of numbers and other activities will take place.
Admission is free.
The sixth annual musical performance by Dr. Annie Henry and other guest artists is scheduled for 7 p.m. February 12 in the ballroom. An associate professor of education at BSU, Henry presents this program of songs and history to raise scholarship funds for BSU students. Students with valid activity cards and children will be admitted free. A BSU alumnus, Terrill oversees St. Paul's enforcement of the city's human rights ordinance, the handling of discrimination complaints, and the creation of education programs. He was a former compliance supervisor at the Minnesota Human Rights Department, deputy director of the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights, and a consultant in diversity training as well as affirmative action.