‘Free Hugs Guy’ and Soul Food Feast highlight Black History Month events at Thiel College

GREENVILLE, Pa.—The Organization of Black Collegiates at Thiel College will host “Free Hugs Guy” Ken Nwadike Jr. as a speaker and their annual Soul Food Feast highlighting a list of Black History Month events.

Nwadike Jr. is an American documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, and peace activist popularly known as the “Free Hugs Guy.” He has been featured on CNN, FOX, New York Times, Boston Globe, San Diego Union-Tribune, Buzzfeed, NBC, USA Today, and many other major news sites. He is best known for his viral videos on Facebook and Youtube, which have reached hundreds of millions of views

The O.B.C. plans events throughout the last full week of February every year to celebrate Black History Month. For a full list of Black History Month events and other activities go to www.thiel.edu/calendar.

Featured events include:

• Photo Exhibit: in the Art Gallery for entire month of February
• Feb. 4, Black History Month Jeopardy: in the Lutheran Heritage Room at 7 p.m.
• Feb. 9, Movie Discussion: in Stamm Lecture Hall at 8 p.m.
• Feb. 15, O.B.C. Game Night: in Weyers Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Feb. 17, Common Hour: in Bly Lecture Hall at 11 a.m.
• Feb. 18, Diversity Paint & Sip: in the Lutheran Heritage Room at 7 p.m.
• Feb. 22, O.B.C. Discussion: in Weyers Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Feb. 26, Soul Food Feast: in the Lutheran Heritage Room at noon

“Partnering with the O.B.C. is a great way of highlighting different cultures on campus,” Director of Student Activities and Involvement Than Oo said. “We appreciate that they take the lead on campus about educating the Thiel community about minority issues in a way that is appropriate and acceptable to everyone.”

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Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.