University of Michigan-Flint

The Courage to be Great!

"I want you to say on that day, that I did try in my life...to love and serve humanity." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Each year, the Office of Educational Opportunity Initiatives Diversity Education Services, along with the Office of Student Life, coordinate events to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our goal is to explore, as a campus community, the thoughts and concepts of our society and what shapes us as we negotiate the diverse world that surrounds us.

A campus that values difference and that supports diversity is a campus that encourages its members to explore the complexities that are central to intellectual life. Matters of race, ethnicity, and gender are not always easy to confront. But they must be confronted for issues concerning them are critical to this society and must be understood by those who would seek to lead it. A diverse campus enriches us all. The observance of Martin Luther King Day, Jr. provides us with the opportunity to recognize and to celebrate that richness.

Remember, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is "A day on, not a day off!"

Let us all have "The Courage to be Great!"

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Detroit Civil Rights Trilogy
Film and Discussion
6:00 PM
Alvin Loving Cultural Center, Room 243 University Center (UCEN)
The Detroit Civil rights Trilogy presents three personal stories that chronicle Black History in Michigan.  Light refreshments provided.  

Thursday, January 12, 2012
“Dream Keepers Encourage Future Leaders”
33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Dinner featuring Dr. Lillie McCain
6:00 PM
Sarvis Center
This annual tribute dinner celebrates the life and legacy of the nation's foremost champion of civil rights.  The 2012 keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Lillie McCain.  Tickets are $30, with proceeds supporting the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship.  Seating is limited.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Diversity Education Services at (810) 762-3169.

 Friday, January 13, 2012
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Bus Trip to Cincinnati, Ohio
6:00 AM - 12 AM
Located along the banks of the Ohio River, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum dedicated to the preservation and research of the Underground Railroad, while making the connection to contemporary history. This event is free and open to University of Michigan-Flint students only. Space is limited.

 Monday, January 16, 2012
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Volunteer Breakfast
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Michigan Rooms, 1st Floor University Center (UCEN)
Get fueled up for a day of service!  Volunteer check-in and t-shirt pick up will be conducted at this venue.

Volunteer Service Sites
This year, we are having the  "Courage to be Great!"  Volunteer your time and energy at a number of sites throughout Flint and Genesee County!  

Blood Drive
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Happenings Room
Do your part to help the community by giving blood! Donations collected by Michigan Blood stay in Michigan!

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.  For more information, please call Diversity Education Services at (810) 762-3169 or the Office of Student Life at (810) 762-3431.