Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2008 | Events Schedule
Thursday, January 10, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Sarvis Center
This annual tribute dinner celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featuring Tim Wise, one of the country’s foremost thinkers on issues of social justice, racism and privilege. A limited number of tickets are available to UM-Flint students, faculty and staff. Contact Diversity Education Services at (810) 762-3169 to reserve your spot!
Mix It Up @ Lunch!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Happenings Room
Modeled after the Tolerance.Org program, Mix It Up @ Lunch! is a simple call to action: reach beyond your comfort zone and get to know someone different! By making the move, participants can cross the lines of division, meet new people and make a difference. Join us for this interactive lunch. Free and open to students, faculty and staff.
Think. Speak. Act! Social Justice for A New GenerationWednesday, January 16, 2008
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Loving Cultural Center
What does it mean to be an advocate for social justice? Local community activist, Regina Laurie, will lead a discussion on the need for students to be engaged in dialogue around local, national and world events that affect us all. Refreshments will be provided.
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Monday, January 21, 2008
Breakfast
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Riverview Room
Pick-up your registration packet and start the day with a hearty breakfast! Winners of the MLK Day Essay Contest will be announced.
Volunteer Service Sites
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Volunteer your time and energy at a number of sites throughout Flint and Genesee County.
Blood Drive
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Happenings Room
Do your part to help the community by giving blood!
D.R.E.A.M.S. Career Fair
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Riverview Room
An opportunity for middle and high school students to learn from professionals from a number of career fields. Co-sponsored by Developing Respectful Educated Aspiring Minds with Sports (D.R.E.A.M.S.)
Wrap-Up/Reflections
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Loving Cultural Lounge
Share your thoughts on what this day means to you. Refreshments will be provided
