Elaine Langone Center, 276 - Terrace Room

The Griot Institute invites students, staff, faculty and the Lewisburg community to a welcome back to campus celebration marked by drummers and dancers from the renowned Soul in Motion African Dance and Drum Ensemble (https://simpinc.org/). In connection with the 2025-2026 Griot Institute theme, Youth from Africa and the Diasporas: Knowers, Innovators, Visionaries, and Everyday People, we are also very excited to host a gumboot/stepdance performance by the Taratibu Youth Association (https://www.taratibu.org/).   Please join us in the Terrace Room in the Elaine Langone Center to celebrate with food, music, dance, in-person conversations and information about Griot Institute 2025-26 events and more! Join us to enjoy Pelican's Snoballs, an Arts First performance and Griot giveaways!

Faculty and Staff, Open to the Public, Student Events