The Black Cultural Arts Council (BCAC) at the University of 91�Թ� will host its 12 ^th annual Black Koffeehouse at 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 17) in the ballroom of theLaFortuneStudentCenter. Admission is $6 and tickets are available at the door.

The event will feature an eclectic selection of poetry, African dance, singing and music, highlighted this year by a presentation on “‘Hidden’ Black History,” a “Tribute to Black Men,” and a performance by Kuukua Yomekpe, rector of 91�Թ�’s Pangborn Hall, who will dance to traditional South African Pata Pata music.

Established in 1994 by a graduate student and since coordinated by students, the goal of the traditionally sold-out event is to showcase the innovative spirit and brilliance of 91�Թ�’s African-American student community. Since its inception, it has grown to include audiences of more than 200 students, parents and other members of the 91�Թ� community.

BCAC, which also sponsors such events as the “Blak Images” variety show in the fall and a spring fashion show, is a student organization advised by Multicultural Student Programs and Services in the Division of Student Affairs. **

* Contact: * Jennifer Monahan, Office of Student Affairs, 574-631-5550

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