Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance

January 17-26, 2008

Valparaiso University’s 2008 celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place January 17 to 26. 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 2008 celebration is "Celebrate the Man - Live the Message."

Activities

January and February
Steven Marc Art Exhibition, Chapel of the Resurrection

William Williams Art Exhibition, VU Center for the Arts (Strimbu Gallery)

Thursday, January 17
MLK Film Festival, 7 p.m., Neils Science Center

Friday, January 18
Aspiring Artist Reception and VU Service Learning Projects, VU Center for the Arts, 6:15 p.m.
Student Coffeehouse, Union, 8 p.m.

Saturday, January 19
Community Service Project

MLK Exhibits and Presentation, ARC, 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 20
Celebration of Remembrance and Praise (THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED)

MLK Film Festival, 7 p.m., Union

Monday, January 21
Convocation featuring Dr. Iva Carruthers, Chapel, 10 a.m.
Luncheon, Union, 11:30 a.m.
Focus Sessions, various locations, 1:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Jazz Funeral Procession, begins in Christopher Center Community Room and proceeds to Chapel, 3:45 p.m.

Jazz Funeral, Chapel, 4 p.m.

Talk to a Lawyer, Wesemann Hall, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, January 22
School of Law speaker Penelope Andrews, Wesemann Hall, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 24
Mock Congressional Debate, Wesemann Hall, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 26
School of Law Community Service Project

Check out Valparaiso MLK Observance on Facebook for more information. Additional details regarding MLK activities will be posted as they become available.