Thursday, January 12, 4:00 p.m.
"Reparations: Has the Time Arrived?"
An Appellate Argument presented by VU School of Law faculty, students and alumni. Held in Wesemann Hall from 4pm-6pm.
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, January 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Young Aspiring Artist Contest
A reception with refreshments to recognize local high-school participants in the MLK, Jr. Art Contest will be held in the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts (VUCA).
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Friday, January 13, 7:00 p.m.
Poetry Slam and Coffee House
The MLK Coffee House in the Christopher Center Community Room will start with music, snacks and conversation, followed at 7:45 p.m. with dramatic performance of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech. The coffee house will also feature poetry and dance.
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Saturday, January 14
Student Service Day
Students, faculty and staff will honor Dr. King's legacy of service to others by working with various United Way agencies and the Valparaiso Fire Department to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in homes and apartments.
The installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors is made possible through the financial support of McDaniel Fire Systems. A leader in the fire protection industry, McDaniel Fire Systems is committed to saving lives in the communities they serve.
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Saturday, January 14, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. CLIR 205-Christopher Center
Evening Focus Session:
- "Is this #%$@! funny?" - Presenters: Professor Alan Bloom and Dre Daniels
For a detailed description, see 'Focus Sessions'
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Sunday, January 15, 3:30 p.m.
Celebration of Remembrance and Praise
This exciting event will inspire and encourage through Dr. King's own words, scripture, prayer, and performances by the Valparaiso University Gospel Choir, the Notre Dame Gospel Choir, the Trinity Lutheran Student Choir and Dance Troupe, the Emerson Select Choir, and the Walther Lutheran High School Gospel Choir. The words of Dr. King, prayer, and scripture will be shared by Dr. Greg Jones, Rex Peel, and Rev. Joseph Cunningham. Bring your singing voices!
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Monday, January 16, 10:00 a.m.
Valparaiso University Welcomes Carl Mack
Carl Bernard Mack was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and is a graduate of
Mississippi State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering. After moving to the Seattle area in 1987, Mr. Mack
worked as an engineer with METRO in King County for eighteen years and
coordinated the county's award winning Minority Engineering Internship
Program. In addition, he served as President of the Seattle Branch of the
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
from 2003-2004.
During his first year as chief servant, the Seattle King County branch was
recognized for its outstanding efforts with the 2004 Class 1-A Thalheimer
Award-First Place, out of 1,800 branches in the NAACP. When presenting
the Thalheimer award to President Mack at the ninety-first anniversary
celebration of the branch, Julian Bond, NAACP Chairman of the National
Board, stated that the Seattle King County Branch of the NAACP was the
"the best in the world." He also revitalized the branch's Youth Chapter that
year, which was also recognized as one of the top three in the nation. His
service led to an increase from 600 members to more than 2,000, as well as a
financial increase from approximately $35,000 to over $180,000. Although his
time at the NAACP was brief, many longtime residents of the Greater Seattle
Area considered Mr. Mack "one of the most effective presidents in the
ninety-two year history of the branch."
As a noted historian, author, and speaker, Mr. Mack has been featured on television, on the radio, and in newspapers around the country. As a playwright, his plays won First Place for the Seattle Jack and Jill chapter at their regional conference two of the three years he was involved. Mr. Mack has received numerous awards for his involvement in the community and his humanitarian efforts.
On March 1, 2005, he began a new chapter in his life as the fourth Executive Director for the largest student-managed organization in the world, the National Society of Black Engineers. As executive director of NSBE, Mr. Mack is charged with increasing the membership by more than sixty percent in his first year. His goal is to increase the number of "culturally responsible" black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and make a positive impact in their communities. "I live the mission statement," says Mr. Mack.
Excited about this new challenge, he realizes that to be successful, NSBE must reverse the deterioration of African American children in public education. It is that passion that fuels Mr. Mack's efforts truly to leave no child behind. Mr. Mack resides in Fort Washington, Maryland, with his wife, Jamiyo, and son,
Joshua.
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Monday, January 16, 11:30 a.m.
Lunch with Carl Mack
In Keeping with the theme of “Remember the Source: Pass the Torch,” the 2006 MLK Luncheon will be a box lunch served in the Chapel of the Resurrection. This program commemorates the many meals served to workers, protestors, and marchers in churches throughout the South during the Civil Rights Movement. During the luncheon, the struggle for equality and justice will be remembered through musical performances, poetry, photography, and recorded news accounts and speeches.
There will be a limited number of tickets available at the student price, so please place your order by January 12. Offices, departments and student groups are encouraged to purchase student tickets to distribute to interested students. Please note that you need to specify the number of turkey and/or vegetarian sandwiches you would like to order
Tickets can be purchased by check, cash, budget transfer or student meal cards. Meal cards can be used to purchase Student Tickets. Please return a completed form ( PDF | HTML ) with your check, cash, meal card information or account number to be billed (for the budget transfer) to Greg Stinson, Kretzmann Hall.
Please make checks payable to “VU MLK Committee.” Tickets will be distributed in January. If you have any questions, please contact Greg Stinson at x7063 or Lorri Glass at x6794.
Faculty/Staff tickets - $ 8.00
Student tickets - $ 5.00
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Monday, January 16, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Focus Sessions
Valparaiso University faculty, staff and students, as well as presenters from the community and other institutions will present a variety of Focus Sessions relating to Dr. King's life and legacy and this year's theme - "Remember the Source: Pass the Torch." Sessions will be held in a variety of locations throughout campus and are free and open to the public.
For detailed descriptions, see 'Focus Sessions'
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Monday, January 16, 4:00 p.m.
MLK, Jr. Birthday Song Celebration (Great Hall-Valparaiso University Union)
Bring your singing voices to the closing celebration in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.!
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Tuesday, January 17, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Speaker: Honorable R. Eugene Pincham, (Wesemann Hall)
"Remembering and Living the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr."
- Human rights activist, lawyer, former judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, is a strident critic of the criminal justice system
- Despite the fact that he had to wait tables at the Palmer House Hotel and shine shoes as a full-time student, Pincham earned his J.D. in 1951 from Northwestern University School of Law.
- Pincham began to practice law as an attorney in the state and federal courts. In 1965, Pincham was admitted to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court.
- In 1976, Pincham became a Circuit Court of Cook County judge and was assigned to the Criminal Division, where he served until 1984. Pincham went on to become a justice of the Appellate Court of Illinois. There, he gained a reputation as one who sought justice for the poor as well as the rich. He resigned from the bench in 1989.
- A member of the American Civil Liberties Union and a lifetime member of theNAACP, the semi-retired Pincham lectures and instructs in trial and appellate techniques and advocacy. He has received numerous awards for his professionalism and community service and activism.
- Judge Pincham worked with Dr. King in the 1960s when Dr. King was in Chicago.
Refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, January 18, 4:00 p.m.
Movie Showing and Discussion: "Crash" featuring Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, and Terrence Howard.
- Discussion on complexities of racial tolerance in contemporary America.
- Wesemann Hall 4pm-6pm
Pizza and beverages will be served.
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