The Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural Center will be celebrating the career of Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria, the outgoing President of Bridgewater State University, with a celebratory dinner and dance on Aug. 7.

Mohler-Faria has been President of the university for 13 years, and has been named Cape Verdean Man of the Year by the cultural center. The celebration will include hors d’oeuvres, and a traditional Cape Verdean dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a reception and dancing until 12 a.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. For tickets and more information, call Marian Rose at 508-295-8614.