January and February

MLK Art Exhibitions

Chapel of the Resurrection and VU Center for the Arts (Strimbu Gallery)

Photographs by  artists Steven Marc and Willy Williams will be on display Jan. 10 through Feb. 24.

Wednesday January 16

Faculty Reflection

11:30 a .m.-Christopher Center (Faculty Lounge)

Faculty are invited to join the Department of Education and Teaching Resource Center for the discussion "Whiteness in Education: Student Responses to Privilege and Race."  Lunch will be served to faculty who RSVP to Cynthia Rutz at ext. 5960 or Cynthia.Rutz@valpo.edu.

 

Thursday January 17

MLK Film Festival

7 p.m.-Neils Science Center

The film Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Historical Perspective will be shown, with discussion to follow.

 

Friday January 18

Young Aspiring Artist Reception and Service Learning Projects

6:15 p.m.-VU Center for the Arts

A reception with refreshments will recognize local high-school who have created art work remembering Dr. King's life and legacy. Recent service learning projects by VU students also will be presented.

Student Event

8:30 p.m. - Union

National Poetry Slam Champion Shihan will perform, along with student music, poetry and artwork.

 

Saturday January 19

Service Day Activities

Volunteer to work with the Valparaiso Fire Department installing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in area homes.

Middle school art-essay-poetry

1:30 p.m. - Athletics-Recreation Center

Fifth grade students from Valparaiso's Northview Elementary School who have prepared MLK-related essays, art, and poetry will be honored by the Valpo Department of Athletics and Horizon League during the women's basketball game. The projects of 15 students will be displayed during the game.

Sunday January 20

MLK Celebration of Remembrance and Praise

CANCELLED

MLK Film Festival

7 p.m.-Union

The film American History X will be shown, with discussion to follow.


Monday January 21

Convocation with Dr. Iva Carruthers, including the 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award

10:00-11:00 a.m. - Chapel of the Resurrection

Keynote Address: TBA

Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Union

The creole-themed lunch will offer an opportunity to discuss Dr. Carruthers' keynote address.

Focus Session I: 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Focus Session II: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Jazz Funeral and Procession

3:45 p.m. - Christopher Center Community Room

A traditional New Orleans-style Jazz Funeral Procession will begin at the Christopher Center and proceed to the Chapel of the Resurrection, culminating with a Jazz Funeral at 4 p.m.

Reception with artist Stephen Marc

5 p.m. - Christopher Center

Photographer Stephen Marc will be present to discuss his MLK art exhibit at Valpo.

 

Talk to a Lawyer

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Wesemann Hall

Local attorneys will offer 10-minute consultations to the general public free of charge.

 

Tuesday January 22

VU School of Law Speaker

4:30 p.m. - Wesemann Hall

Penelope Andrews, visiting professor of law and international human rights expert, will present “From Selma to Soweto to Srebrenica: An Injury to One is an Injury to All.”

 

Thursday January 24

Mock Congressional Debate

4:30 - 7 p.m. - Wesemann Hall

Students in the VU School of Law will will debate the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007.

 

Saturday January 26

Community Service Project

TBA

The VU School of Law will lead a community service project.