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Musicians perform as part of a wind symphony.<\/strong> ISTOCK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Updated Jan 24, 2025: The Wind Symphony OMEA Conference Preview Concert on Jan. 25, has been cancelled due to weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events held on campus can be a great way for Tartans to connect, and there is always something happening<\/a>. Below are three events that will be worth the time to check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: <\/strong>Sinclair students kick off spring semester at Welcome Week Bash<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wind Symphony OMEA Conference Preview Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you tight on money? Gather up the whole family and come enjoy this free concert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Led by conductor Michael Berning<\/a>, the concert is open to all students, faculty and the public. It will be held in Building 2 in Blair Hall on Jan. 25, from 3 p.m-4:30 p.m..<\/p>\n\n\n

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Author Matthew Desmond and his book, “Poverty, by America.” <\/strong>IDEASTREAM PUBLIC MEDIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Book read: \u201cPoverty, by America\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event can be joined in person or by Zoom. Matthew Desmond\u2019s book will be read Feb. 4, from noon to 1 p.m..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested participants should head to Building 11 Room 324 to register, pick a preferred location and grab a copy of the book. \u201cPoverty, by America\u201d aims to open readers\u2019 eyes<\/a> to how poverty in America doesn\u2019t just \u201chappen.\u201d It invites people to question their built-in assumptions and stereotypical thoughts of poverty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Unity Conference: A history of hope in the making<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black Unity Conference will once again be held at Sinclair this year. The event will begin with a movie screening<\/a> on the evening of Feb. 6 and resume at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 7. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The Black Unity Conference and other events invite Tartans to learn, connect and collaborate.<\/strong> ISTOCK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The conference will examine Black history in Dayton through the lens of the 2025 book \u201cThe History of Hope in the Making: The Legacy of African Americans in Dayton.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakfast and door prizes will be available, and this event is sure to attract anyone who wants to dive deeper to honor African American history. Registration is required<\/a> and can be found on Sinclair\u2019s event calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: <\/strong>Community members celebrate MLK Day at Sinclair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events are a great way to make friends and make professional contacts. All Tartans should check out these events and more on Sinclair\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marisa Swort, reporter<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n