Claflin celebrates HBCU Week, Panther Fest

Posted By: How May I Help You NC on September 19, 2017
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Claflin University is celebrating the contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities during National HBCU Week in conjunction with Panther Fest.

The kickoff celebration was held at noon on Monday with a brief ceremony at Panther Plaza featuring music and presentations by Claflin students and administrators.

The week-long schedule of events includes:

� Tuesday: Twin Tuesday - Pick a partner or group and dress alike.

� 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Community Service � Arthur Rose Museum

� Wednesday: Red Carpet Wednesday

� Noon Wednesday � Fashion Show in the Plaza � Panther Plaza

� 6 p.m. Wednesday: Power Hour in the Chapel � James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel

� 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Lip Sync Battle � W.V. Middleton Auditorium

� Thursday: Global Day - Wear apparel that symbolizes where you are from

� 5 p.m. Thursday: Meltdown � Panther Plaza

� Friday: Claflin University Spirit Day - Wear your orange and maroon

� 6 p.m. Friday: Carnival � Behind the Claflin Commons

All events are free and open to the public.

Photo: Claflin University students display their Panther Pride on Monday. The university is celebrating National HBCU Week in conjunction with Panther Fest.
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