Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance

January 11-18, 2007

Valparaiso University’s 2007 celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place January 12 to 15. The upcoming celebration will feature an address by a noted civil rights speaker, gospel choirs from throughout the region, a service day and numerous programs related to Dr. King’s ideals. The theme of the 2007 celebration is "Partners in Change: Women, Community and the Movement."

Activities

January 11
Voting Rights Debate, Law School, 4 p.m.

January 12
Aspiring Artist Reception, VU Center for the Arts, 6 p.m.
Student Coffeehouse, Union, 7 p.m.

January 13
Community Service Project

January 14
Celebration of Remembrance and Praise, Chapel of the Resurrection, 3:30 p.m.

January 15
Convocation featuring Dr. Hare, Chapel, 10 a.m.
Luncheon featuring the VU Faculty Jazz Trio, Chapel, 11:30 a.m.
Focus Sessions, various locations, 1 to 4 p.m.
Closing Reception, Union, 4 p.m.
"Talk to a Lawyer Today" program, School of Law, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

January 16
Screening of Dr King's speech "Beyond Vietnam " with discussion to follow, School of Law, 4 p.m.

January 17
Guest Speaker Camille DeJorna, associate consultant on legal education for
the American Bar Association, School of Law, 4 p.m.

January 18
Screening of "Boycott" and discussion, School of Law, 4 p.m.